May 23, 2013

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Governor Threatens To Veto CIR Bill

A fight over how to change a state agency that oversees public employee contract disputes is heating up. Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman said Monday if a bill passes the legislature in its current form he will veto it.

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UNL Teaching Grants

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln says 22 teachers have been awarded $10,000 annual salary supplements to teach mathematics in high-need school districts and pursue development as master teachers.

Flooding Moves Out Residents

If you've ever had it happen before you know what a mess it is when your home floods. Heavy rains the past few days have caused more than a few headaches for dozens of families in a Council Bluffs apartment complex. And they are experiencing a lot of frustration because they believe the city helped cause the problem.

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Street Resurfacing Projects Underway

Drivers, be on the lookout. The first major street resurfacing project is underway and there's a lot more coming. Resurfacing projects are quick projects, usually lasting only a few days. South 36th Street is currently under construction.

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No Income Tax For Troops

They give a lot to the country already, now active duty military personnel won't have to pay income tax in the state of Iowa.

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Iowa Property Taxes

The Iowa House has passed its version of a sweeping measure overhauling the state's property tax system.

Ralston Loves Ice

Turns out, voters in Ralston were not cold to the idea of building a new ice arena in their city. They have overwhelmingly approved a $29-million bond issue to acquire land and build an arena and event facility.

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Update: Busy Night Downtown

Leave early, and prepare for a crowd. It's good advice for anyone traveling downtown Tuesday night, as two major events collide.

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Three Story Fall

A man is fighting for his life after falling three stories from an apartment balcony.

Free CPR Training

The American Heart Association is offering free CPR training this Saturday (May 14th) at Clarkson College. As many as 500 people can participate. For more information click here.

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Shrinking Routes Surprise Parents

Millard elementary students living inside a one mile radius of school will need their walking shoes this fall. The school district is shrinking school bus routes for the 25 grade schools to save about $400,000 a year.

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Tweaking the OPS Code of Conduct

Making the punishment fit the offense. That's the aim of a proposed change in Omaha Public School's Code of Conduct. It would include more latitude in how punishment is handed out. This would mean looking at incidents involving students on a case-by-case basis.

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