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Threat Leads To Federal Prison

A Davenport, Iowa man sentenced for mailing threatening letter.

Pedestrian Involved Accident Causes Traffic Issues

Dodge Street eastbound at 90th Street was closed for some time Thursday morning after an SUV struck a pedestrian.

Backyard Pools Unwanted By Homeowners

Jackie Kuta and several neighbors have backyard pools none of them want.

Asphalt Driveway Offer Warning

A warning about bait and switch on the price of a parking lot overlay.

Plans To Recall Mayor Suttle Move Forward

A committee plans to explore the possibility of a petition campaign to recall Mayor Jim Suttle. A press conference will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Anthony's Restaurant.

Accident On Dead Man's Curve

There was an injury accident reported at 11:53pm Tuesday on Webster Boulevard north of Plattsmouth.

Update: Shooter Opens Fire On Metro Bus

Two people were injured after a shooting that witnesses say stemmed from a fight on a MAT bus Tuesday afternoon.

Existing Home Sales Plunge 27%

The lowest mortgage rates in decades haven't done much to prop up home sales.

Update: Boy Hit By School Bus

Twelve-year-old Cortavious King is recovering after being hit by a school bus on his way to school.

Federal Disaster Money Denied

Federal aid for the private sector denied.

New Roof Needed New Work

Jim Robinson had a stormy meeting with the owner of storm restoration but skies were clearing between them Monday.

Update: Suspect In CB Death Turns Himself In

A man wanted in connection with the beating death of a Council Bluffs man, Monday turned himself into authorities.

Update: Names Released Of Two Bodies Discovered Near Lake Cunningham

The Douglas County Sheriff’s department has identified a man and a woman, found fatally shot in their Lake Cunningham-area home Monday. They are 35-year-old Carlos Johnson and 29-year-old Corina Barry.

One Dead In Horse-Drawn Buggy Crash

Authorities say the driver of a horse-drawn buggy pulling some farm equipment was killed when the buggy was hit by a car in southern Iowa.

Nebraska Grouse Permits Available

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says more than 250 special grouse permits remain for the upcoming season.

Highway Project Gets Funded

Work to begin on Highway 1.

Burglaries & Break-Ins

Two Omaha neighborhoods are hit twice in the same day by residential burglaries. In both cases neighbors heard or saw something suspicious.

Bank Robber Hits Too Close To Home

A would-be bank robber hit a little too close to home.

Maximum Sentence For Sexual Assault

Maximum sentence ordered in child sexual assault case.

Iowans Eligible For Disaster Unemployment Benefits

32 counties eligible to apply for disaster unemployment insurance benefits.

Rodents Knock Out Power To Iowa School

Officials say squirrels are the likely culprit in knocking out phones and the Internet at Iowa City's West High School, but it won't delay the start of school.