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Tommie Frazier to the Hall of Fame

Former Husker quarterback Tommie Frazier was announced Tuesday as a member of the 2013 College Football Hall of Fame Class. Frazier, who played for Nebraska from 1992 until 1995, is among 14 new members.

Nebraska Senator Haar Returns After Mild Heart Attack

A Nebraska state lawmaker who suffered a mild heart attack has returned to the Legislature.

Police Fire Iowa Officer Accused Of Kicking Man

A Des Moines police officer accused of kicking a man in the head and knocking out his front teeth has been fired.

$3 Could Get you $361-Million… Maybe

Have you noticed? The advertised jackpots for the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games have grown to unusually high levels at the same time

Rain, Snow Slows Corn Planting In Nebraska

This spring's cold, wet weather has delayed planting in Nebraska because many fields are soggy after last week's snow and rain.

Gardens For Kids

Conestoga school district announces a $2,000 grant

MIP Party Busted on Private Land

The thump, thump, thump sound of music was just one clue that trouble was brewing in the Rockford Lake Area of Gage County Saturday night.

Murderer Appeals Sentence

Post conviction process in the Gregory Fester case.

Officers Respond To Second Overnight Stabbing

A second person was stabbed early Tuesday morning; in this case, the victim is expected to survive.

The Cost Of Garbage Is Going Up

The cost of garbage is going up.

Senate To Debate Miscellaneous Spending Bill

The Iowa Senate is set to debate and likely reject a miscellaneous spending bill that now includes a number of contentious policy measures.

Child Abuse/Death Case Scheduled

An August trial has been scheduled for a 26-year-old man charged with child abuse in the death of a 2-year-old Gering girl.

South Omaha Pub Crawl

The web site, Hit That Dive, is sponsoring a South Omaha Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 18th.

Update: Arrest Made In Stabbing Death

Omaha Police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing death of 20-year-old Anthony Baker.

45 Minutes Extra Duty Adds Up For Taxpayers

Forty five minutes of extra duty over the years may cost Sarpy County taxpayers $167,000.

13 Year Old Can't Go Home

A 13 year old boy is not allowed to go home. A juvenile court judge orders him placed with his grandparents. Last year when 12 years old, the boy attempted to molest six boys in the same neighborhood.

Update: Two Injured In Separate Overnight Shootings

Omaha police officers were called to two separate shooting scenes overnight. Officials say the victims in both cases are expected to survive.

National Bike Month

It's National Bike Month, and you could not ask for better weather to celebrate it.

KNOX Out Childhood Cancer Event

Knox Lewis was just seven months old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer. His family is sponsoring a walk to help others. Here are the details.

SAC Federal Credit Union Holds Ceremony For New Corporate Headquarters

The SAC Federal Credit Union, along with partners Leo A. Daly and MCL Construction, will host the official beam signing and topping off ceremony for SAC Federal Credit Union’s new corporate headquarters on Thursday, May 9th.