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UPDATE: Windstream Communication Restored

Windstream Communications confirmed Friday that phone service has been restored to Southeast Nebraska. A representative said service has been stable since 11:20 p.m. Thursday.

Google: Search Engine Name Permanently Changed To "Topeka"

For at least one day, Topeka is one of the most popular Web sites in the world.

NE Governor Seeks Disaster Declaration For Flooding

Gov. Dave Heineman is seeking a federal disaster declaration for 35 Nebraska counties affected by spring flooding.

New Sales Tax For One Town

New sales tax rate about to take effect.

Omaha Police have arrested one man for the suspicion of being a felon in possession of a deadly weapon, and making terroristic threats. The victim says the suspect threatened to "stab him in the eye."

Deadline Approaches for Free Tuition Applications

The University of Nebraska is reminding students that in order to qualify for free tuition through Collegebound Nebraska, the university’s tuition assistance program, they must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA) by April 1.

Clayton Anderson Watch Party Announced

The public is invited to the Strategic Air and Space Museum to watch a live video feed of Nebraska astronaut Clayton Anderson's launch aboard the space shuttle Discovery next week.

Iowa Schools Target Teacher Pay Raises

Some Iowa school districts facing squeezing budgets are asking teachers to reconsider promised pay raises to help cut expenses.

Settlement Check Called Slap In The Face

Tom Luppen carries what is left of his heating and air business in the back of his SUV.

Iowa Teacher Accused of Sexual Affair With Student

An Iowa high school teacher is accused of carrying on a three month long sexual relationship with an 18-year-old male student.

Winter Fish Kill in Iowa

Winter fish kill at three lakes in Woodbury county.

Two Burglary Rings Busted

Two Burglary rings busted in one county.

Baby Born In Front Seat

Baby born in Pamida parking lot early Wednesday doing fine.

More Money Seized On I-80

Douglas County sheriff’s drug interdiction deputies have confiscated $1.2 million in suspected drug money. It’s the third cash seizure on interstate 80 by Douglas County canine units in the last week.

Cancer Now Leading Cause of Death in Iowa

UI says cancer is now the leading cause of death in Iowa

Unusual Protest: Woman Chains Herself In Dog Cage

A Beatrice woman is baring her teeth over authorities' treatment of a friend's dog.

Police Chief Changing Cities

Plattsmouth police chief Brian Paulsen is resigning to take the chief’s job in Yankton South Dakota.

Movie Shoot Delayed

The Cassgram report the movie shoot in Louisville is delayed.

Indictment For Mail Theft

Federal indictment returned against postal worker from Greenwood.

Minor Earthquake Shakes Nebraska Town

Residents of north-central Nebraska recently received a surprising shake from an earthquake this weekend.

Cancer Research Charity Questioned

Mary Smith had good reason to take a close look at sales pitch for donations to cancer research.

Another City Tackles Snow Removal Issues

A stricker snow removal law is now on the books in Weeping Water, Nebraska.

St. Patty's Day Enforcements Net 37 DUI Arrests

As part of a grant funded by the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety, additional officers hit the streets on St. Patrick’s Day, in an effort to detect impaired drivers.

Loud Music Delays Murder Trial

Loud music from St. Patrick's Day festivities drove a murder trial out of a Polk County courtroom - at least temporarily.

Rescue Squad Conflict Update

The council gave its approval to an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Plattsmouth Rural Fire District on financing of fire and rescue services.

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