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Longtime Legislative Employee Sally Gordon Passes Away at 102

Renowned Nebraska centenarian Sally Gordon passed away in the early morning hours of Valentine's Day.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

Lincoln Man Convicted of Second Rape

A 32-year-old Lincoln man already serving 70 to 120 years for robbing a convenience store and raping a clerk has been found guilty of another rape.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

TransCanada Hopes for 2015 Keystone Start Up Date

TransCanada has pushed back the possible start up date of a controversial pipeline that would carry Canadian oil to refineries in Texas.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

Valentine's Day Spending at a 10 Year High

According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers are expected to shell out an average $126 for their loved ones this Valentine's Day. That's the highest it's been in 10 years.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

Update: Burning BNSF Rail Car Extinguished

Lincoln Fire and Rescue worked throughout the night to put out a burning rail car at the Burlington Northern Rail Yards in Lincoln.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

Lincoln Might Get the Boot

You know the routine, feed the meter or pay a fine. But soon you could get the boot.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

State Lawmakers Tackle Truancy

State lawmakers look to tackle truancy and how excessive absentees are handled.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

Hassebrook to Announce US Senate Run in Lyons

University of Nebraska Regent Chuck Hassebrook will announce his run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Ben Nelson from his hometown of Lyon in northeastern Nebraska.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

McCook Man Sent to Prison for Credit Union Robbery

A rural McCook man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for robbing a southwest Nebraska credit union at gunpoint.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT

Upper Big Blue Considers Fertilizer Application Changes

High nitrate levels in groundwater is a problem for many Nebraska communities, and the cause can sometimes stem from nitrogen fertilizer used on farms.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:34:58 GMT