Tony Ellis had to chop his way out. When the storm rolled through he had been driving on 72nd street north of highway 36 in northern Douglas County.

Lincoln, Neb. – June 2, 2010 - This Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to remind male friends and family about the importance of talking to their doctor about cancer screenings and cancer prevention.

College of Saint Mary head swimming coach Rich Draper announced that nine athletes have signed to join the Flames in 2010.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says its redesigned website provides interactive tools and new graphics and layouts that will make it easier for users to quickly get information.

Holiday weekend was busy for law enforcement and volunteer fire departments.

U.S. health officials have for the first time released contraception safety guidelines for more than 1 million women who have had weight-loss surgery or have certain medical conditions.

Mistrial declared in Cass county theft case.

Plattsmouth Fire Chief Mike Wilson received the 2010 Public Servant Award from the Greater Omaha Chapter of the National Safety Council.

A 22-year-old Omaha man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for robbing a Lincoln bank in 2008.

A 33-year-old man has been charged in federal court with conspiracy to manufacture and possess marijuana with intent to manufacture 1,000 or more marijuana plants.

Plattsmouth City Councilman Terry D. Tilson said with the warmer weather, he’s had solicitors knocking on his door.

John Baroni watched as police supervised the clean-up of a neighboring business a block off Main Street in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

Omaha police are asking the public to help identify two men who robbed a convenience store. Their faces are partially covered but police are hoping someone may recognize them.

Police in Urbandale are investigating the death of a local band member. Paul Gray was found dead in his hotel room Monday in the Des Moines suburb.

Plattsmouth hopes to obtain a grant to help with downtown building renovations.

Speeding drivers won’t get a ticket but a wake up call from a flashing sign.

Sheriff’s deputies assisted Nebraska Game and Parks officers on a boating accident Sunday afternoon.

It'll cost you more to break your iPhone contract with AT&T.

A new survey suggests that most Americans don't feel like the recession has ended, so they'll plan to continue cutting costs in their food budgets.

As Nebraskans head to the state's waterways for fishing and water sports, they're being cautioned to be safe and responsible boaters.

Two former Elkhorn employees whose severance packages were upheld by the Nebraska Supreme Court after Omaha annexed the city are asking the court to grant them interest and compensation for attorney's fees.

Health cost for employees in 2010 was not much different than the discussions held in any of the last few years for Cass County Commissioners.

The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that a 17-year-old Dakota County girl can have an abortion without telling her mother.

A three-count federal indictment alleging wire fraud says a 41-year-old Omaha man sent e-mails for a scheme that netted him more than $170,000.

It's going to be a hot weekend for the 2010 Nebraska State High School Track Meet. Burke High School will host an estimated 10-16 thousand spectators cheering on their favorite high school teams from around the country.