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Accident Details Revealed

Chicago Avenue accident in Plattsmouth has more details.

Rescue Squad Controversy Settles Down

New EMS director for Plattsmouth.

Survey: More Americans Want To Be Debt-Free

A new survey suggests that paying off debt is becoming a priority for many Americans.

Police: Citizens Are Our Eyes And Ears

The recent rash of violence on Omaha streets has brought the need for more vigilance and cooperation from everyday citizens.

Purse Theft Costs Thousands Of Dollars

A car break-in costs a single mother of three more than $7,000.

Lake Assault Sentence

A Cass County Judge follows the attorney's recomendation and gives two years probation and restitution as part of a decision on an assault case.

Employers Start Handing Out Raises Again

Raises are returning to some companies, in a sign that the economy may be improving.

Bag Fees Send Profits Soaring

Passengers despise them but sky-high fees have translated into soaring revenue for airlines.

Nebraska Farmers Ahead of Schedule

Despite weather delays last week, farmers across Nebraska hit their feilds hard last week and have now planted half of this year's cornfields.

Police Officers Accused Of Overreacting

Instead of porch lights, two feuding neighbors have turned on security cameras. One them had tape rolling when police responded to a complaint of loud music.

Plenty Of Water But Water Needed

The members of Beaver Lake are deciding a water issue this month along with the annual board member elections.

New Poll: Pets Better Listeners Than Spouses

1/3 of married women in the country say their pets are better listeners than their husbands.

Help Wanted: Morel Mushroom Inspectors

The hunt is on Iowa for wild morel mushrooms, and the state is now making it easier for restaurants and grocery stores to sell the hot commodity.

Update: One Of Three Shooting Victims Dies

One of the three Omaha men shot Sunday afternoon has died.

Bat Disease Forces Closures In Three Iowa Parks

The discovery of a disease that has killed about one million bats across the U.S. led the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to close three state caves and recommend private caves to do the same.

River Development Update

A request from Cast Away Pointe goes before the Plattsmouth City Council Monday night (5/3).

Berkshire Meeting: 40,000 People, Big $$$ For NFM

Roughly 40,000 people are expected to attend Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting this weekend, and the event is certain to be good for business in Omaha.

Dead Suspect's Parents Discuss Fatal Shooting

The mother of the accused robber, gunned down Monday night by a Walgreen's customer, says she forgives the shooter.

Parenting Alert: Crib Recall

The Federal Government has recalled more than 200 thousand cribs by Simplicity and Graco.

Nebraska State Colleges Raising Tuition 5%

Undergraduate students at Nebraska's three state colleges will pay an average 5 percent more for tuition next school year.

Counterfeit $20s, $100s Pop Up In Nebraska

Counterfeit $100 and $20 bills are showing up in Grand Island. Police say they aren't yet sure whether both denominations are being produced by the same counterfeiters.