Interstate project still going strong

5 February 2012, 1:31 am

WAVERLY – As an I-80 roads project comes to a close, Nebraska District 1 Engineer Tom Goodbar said the project that started in 2003 is going as planned.... Read More »

Winter Storm Warning: Latest updates

3 February 2012, 10:30 am

A winter storm warning is to take effect at midnight, with forecasters now saying 6 to 9 inches is likely to fall over the I-80 corridor from York to Omaha.... Read More »

NE Film Incentive Bill Wins High-Profile Support

31 January 2012, 2:47 pm

A bill that would let Nebraska cities entice filmmakers with state economic development dollars has won support from a prominent, native-born filmmaker.... Read More »

Turbine Interactive Launches Omaha Education Association Website

31 January 2012, 2:03 am

Omaha Education Association offers dynamic online educator resourcesOmaha, NE (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Turbine Interactive announced the launch of a new website for the company’s client, the Omaha Education Association (OEA). The site offers educators and supporters of education a robust online re... Read More »

Committee Hears Testimony on 'Castle Doctrine Light'

26 January 2012, 5:50 am

Defending your home and yourself. At issue, when and where is it OK to use deadly force in self defense? That's the question, Nebraska state senators are trying to answer again in a bill heard by the Legislature's Judiciary Committee.... Read More »

Marijuana petitions have local roots

23 January 2012, 10:27 am

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Two separate petitions with roots in Southwest Nebraska seek to place legalization of marijuana on the Nebraska ballot.... Read More »

Officials urge Ashlanders to voice opposition to lake idea

22 January 2012, 1:09 am

ASHLAND –Local officials are urging Ashland area residents to contact members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee to voice their opposition to LB 808, a bill that would essentially bring back the idea of flooding Ashland to create a recreational lake.... Read More »

UNL President Milliken requests millions from NE cash reserve

19 January 2012, 7:34 pm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln President James B. Milliken announced his 'Building a Healthier Nebraska' initiative to the Nebraska Legislature Jan. 18. ... ;... Read More »

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

10 January 2012, 3:18 am

When it rains in Omaha, it pours raw sewage, industrial waste and toxic chemicals into...... Read More »

Nebraska Cities, State Tangle over Taxing Power

9 January 2012, 3:03 am

Nebraska cities that want to upgrade roads, build swimming pools and pay their rising employee costs are preparing for a legislative fight this session with state lawmakers who want to restrict their power to tax.... Read More »