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Drop in gas prices likely after Labor Day 15 Aug 2012 | 04:30 am
Summer vacation travel has held steady despite the higher cost of fuel.
Kearney Hub names Julie Speirs new publisher 15 Aug 2012 | 02:17 am
Speirs, who has been vice president and general manager since 2000, replaces Steve Chatelain, who is resigning to join his wife, Mary Jo, in operating a Home Instead Senior Care franchise they own in ...
OPPD targets Dec. 1 for Fort Calhoun nuclear plant restart 15 Aug 2012 | 02:14 am
Omaha Public Power District officials say they have a target date of Dec. 1 to begin the start-up process at the idled Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station.
Schmaderer named Omaha police chief 15 Aug 2012 | 12:59 am
Deputy Chief Todd Schmaderer is expected to be sworn in Wednesday evening. His first act, he said, would be to reach out to the city's rank-and-file officers.
First Keystone pipeline's valuation up to $538.5 million 14 Aug 2012 | 09:56 pm
The latest tax valuation of the first Keystone pipeline to cross the state — at four times the previous valuation — carries a promise of extra revenue for 10 Nebraska counties.
Obama, Ryan spar over economy as Omaha metro, Iowa take center stage 14 Aug 2012 | 05:12 pm
President Obama and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan both make campaign stops in the Midlands on Monday.
Helium shortage deflates balloon tradition at Memorial Stadium 14 Aug 2012 | 03:30 pm
Fans typically release about 5,000 red balloons into the sky during home games to celebrate the Huskers first score. The tradition will make its final appearance during the season-opener against South...
Grace: Trailer park at 168th, Dodge stands out in suburbs 14 Aug 2012 | 03:00 pm
The wide open spaces with farms have morphed into a seemingly endless horizon of rooftops.
Leadership skills thrust Armstrong into backup QB mix 14 Aug 2012 | 02:00 pm
The first-week emergence of Tommy Armstrong already has changed the face of Nebraska's quarterback situation behind Taylor Martinez. NU offensive coordinator Tim Beck said Monday that Armstrong is tak...
Suttle takes council to task over pay raise criticism 14 Aug 2012 | 02:00 pm
Mayor tries to divert attention to raises negotiated by the City Council and the cost of the council's inability to sign a new contract with Omaha's fire union.
