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- Woman Sexually Assaulted On Bus
An Omaha woman tells police she was sexually assaulted while riding on a MAT bus.
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- Council Bluffs Home Invasion
The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department was called to a home invasion just before 6:30 Friday night. During the ordeal, one of the victims was pistol-whipped.
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- Five More Nebraska, Iowa Deaths Blamed On H1N1
The Nebraska and Iowa departments of health reported Friday five more deaths related to the H1N1 virus.
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- Officials Plan Next Round Of H1N1 Clinics
Douglas County is already preparing for its next round of H1N1 flu shots. The next free clinics will be held next week at two Omaha high schools.
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- H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Schedule
Current schedule for free vaccination clinics in the Omaha metro area. - Omaha Fire Department $4.7 Million Over Budget
Like many of us, the city of Omaha continues to tighten its budget belt. We're learning now that of the $9.5 million shortfall for this year, $4.7 million is tied to the fire department.
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- Iowa Solider Wounded In Fort Hood Shooting
An Iowa soldier who arrived at Fort Hood in Texas just this week is among the soldiers wounded in Thursday's shooting rampage that left 13 dead.
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- A Very Bumpy Ride At Channel 6
A few answers for our loyal viewers. - Jobless Rate Blasts Past 10 Percent
The national unemployment rate in October stood at 10.2 %. The report from the Federal government Friday morning showed that employers continue to cut jobs. In October 190,000 more jobs were lost in the economy.
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- Identity Theft Victim Dies Before Case Can Be Solved
An elderly victim of identity theft will never know who stole his wallet and went on a spending spree. The 83-year-old man died before the case could be solved.
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- Day Care Worker Arrested For Sexual Assault
A 60-year-old Omaha man was arrested Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl at a day care.
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- Suspect In High-Speed Chase Ejected After Crashing
The suspect in a high-speed chase suffered minor injuries after crashing in Council Bluffs Friday morning.
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- Smashing Pumpkins At Zoo
As a child you’re told not to play with your food, but Friday that rule didn’t apply at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo.
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- Job Furloughs Considered As A Budget Option
The last of the bills designed to deal with Nebraska's $334 million budget shortfall were introduced on Friday.
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- Cabela's Expands, Building Two Facilities in Papillion
Cabela's Inc. has announced plans for not one, but two new facilities in Papillion. The outdoor outfitter will build a state-of-the-art data center and a Technology Development Center.
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- Jamaal Abram Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder
An Omaha man was found guilty Friday of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of a woman left to die in a cemetery.
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- Used Car Dealer Vandalized
An Omaha auto dealer finds itself the target of vandalism. And those who run the place don't think it's random.
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- Home Video Shows Pilot's Heroics
Scary moments caught on tape. It's a remarkable helicopter landing this week. It shows what happens after the aircraft hit the power lines.
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- Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
Will a December harvest hurt crop insurance claims?
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- An Alternative To Botox
A hot new shot is giving Botox some competition. It's called Dysport and it claims it can simply erase the lines from your face, but does it really work?
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- Man Arrested for Growing, Selling Marijuana
A 31-year-old Omaha man is under arrest after a search warrant of his home uncovered a marijuana growing operation and a substantial amount of cash.
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- Vintage Car Stolen
An Omaha man’s vintage car was stolen from his garage and the thieves apparently didn’t have to work to hard to take the car.
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- Bellevue Suspends In-House Phone Recordings
The City of Bellevue has stopped recording phone calls its employees make and receive.
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- H1N1 Clinic To Open For After Hours Care
Heartland doctors and emergency rooms have been flooded with patients experiencing H1N1-like symptoms. As a way to help manage the outbreak, The Nebraska Medical Center will open a special clinic to help those suffering from flu symptoms.
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- Used Car Safe? Dealer Required To Check
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that dealers must inspect used vehicles for safety defects and either make repairs or warn potential buyers.
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- Update: Suspected Fort Hood Gunman In Custody
An Army major about to be deployed overseas opened fire Thursday afternoon at the Fort Hood, Texas military base killing 12 and wounding 31. The Army said Thursday night 39-year-old Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army mental health professional, was not killed and is in custody.
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- Free H1N1 Flu Clinics In Omaha Metro Area
Douglas County administered 4,674 of 5,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine Thursday. The remainder will be carried over to the next clinic at Burke High School next week.
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- No Nebraska, Iowa Soldiers Among Fort Hood Casualties
No soldiers from Nebraska or Iowa were among the casualties in the shooting Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas.
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- Omaha Man Shot In Front Of His Home
An Omaha man remains hospitalized in serious condition after being shot outside his residence Thursday morning.
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- Update: LifeNet Pilot Praised for Safe Landing
A pilot is praised after landing a LifeNet helicopter safely just south of Council Bluffs Wednesday evening. The chopper hit power lines while taking off from Lewis Township with a patient on-board.
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- Parking Meter Timing Raises Questions
A sneak preview of a movie filmed in Omaha drew a crowd to the new Midtown Crossing theatre Wednesday night. Some moviegoers didn't expect to pay for a ticket after the show.
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- Plans To Improve Emergency Service
The Plattsmouth Emergency Medical Services Board is recommending the city continue to contract with American Medical Response rescue services.
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- Lawmakers Seek To Block Governor's Budget Proposals
Nebraska lawmakers introduced several more budget bills Thursday in response to the projected $334 million state budget shortfall.
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- Suspect In Colorado Death Waives Extradition In Norfolk
A man arrested in Norfolk on suspicion of a beating death in Colorado has changed his mind and is waiving extradition.
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- Over 5,000 Cash For Clunker Vehicles Swapped In Nebraska
Federal data indicates more than 5,100 vehicles were traded in to Nebraska dealers under the Cash for Clunkers program. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports the rebates totaled nearly $21.6 million.
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- Judge Combines Trials In Nebraska Car Dealer Case
A judge has approved a request to consolidate the trials of two auto dealership executives accused in the March disappearance of more than 80 vehicles from a Scottsbluff car lot.
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- Cancer Society Recognizes Volunteers
In a reception featuring nearly 100 volunteers from all corners of the Nebraska, the American Cancer Society recognized its volunteer leadership.
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- Mission Preparing For Thanksgiving
Thousands have already signed up to receive a Thanksgiving dinner through Omaha’s Open Door Mission. The deadline to register is 7 p.m. Thursday at the mission's Timberlake Outreach Center.
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- Former Bully Reaches Out To Students
It's been a problem in schools for generations, but bullying now seems to be as big a problem as ever. While many districts have put rules and safeguards in place to stop it, an Omaha-based program is going after the source of the problem.
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- Iowa Mom Convicted Of Killing Son
A jury has found Michelle Kehoe guilty of killing her 2-year-old son and injuring the boy's older brother. The jury deliberated about two hours before returning its verdict Thursday afternoon in Grundy Center, Iowa.
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- Fake Paralegal Tricks Woman Filing For Divorce
A Lincoln woman is in custody after police say she posed as a paralegal to steal money.
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- Bobcat Roadkill Turning Up In Council Bluffs
Several bobcats have recently been struck by drivers in southwest Iowa.
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- Berkshire Company To Lay Off 495 Pilots
Private air charter service NetJets Inc. says it will lay off up to 495 pilots nationwide because of a decrease in demand.
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- Crew Okay After Medical Helicopter Clips Power Line
No one was injured when a medical helicopter hit a power line while lifting off from the scene of an accident near Council Bluffs Wednesday night.
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- Taxpayers Get Tentative Contract With Police Union
Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle Wednesday announced a tentative contract with the Police Union. A key change in the contract is that it will end the practice of "spiking" that has fueled public anger. Spiking allowed some officers to retire with lifetime pensions of $70, $80 and $90 thousand dollars a year.
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- Reaction To Tentative Police Union Deal
After nearly two years of negotiations, the city of Omaha has reached a tentative agreement with the police union for a new contract. However, its approval will be up to union and city council members.
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- Oxycontin Missing From Pharmacy
An Omaha pharmacist has contacted police to report the theft of more than 3,000 Oxycontin pills. The medication was taken from the shelves of the pharmacy over a 10-month period.
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- Dog's Day In Court
A dog that attacked a Bellevue woman gets a reprieve for now. Its owner appeared in court Wednesday to answer charges that the animal is dangerous.
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- Fire Captain Banned From Firehouses
An Omaha firefighter has been banned from city facilities including firehouses.
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- Four More H1N1 Deaths In Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health is now reporting four additional 2009 H1N1 related deaths in the state.
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