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Semi Crash Blocks Interstate Traffic

An accident trapped a trucker in his cab and leaked diesel fuel on Interstate 80 near L Street Monday night, blocking traffic for several hours.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:42:28 CST

Police Find Teen Intruder With Pitchfork In Basement

Authorities say a teen with warrants for his arrest in Ralston and La Vista is in custody.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:18:10 CST

Discrimination Debate Divides City Council

The Omaha City Council said it will debate an anti-discrimination resolution at Tuesday's meeting.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:58:47 CST

Family Talks About Teenager's Crash

On Sunday, Paul Ivey was driving to his uncle's house. But in seconds, Ivey's life changed when he found himself crushed between two trucks near 156th and Harrison streets.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:16:01 CST

Half-Naked Woman Found Trapped

A woman was taken to the hospital after two men said they found her trapped in a sewage hole.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:13:50 CST

Park Sex Assault: Second Teen Sentenced

A second teenager has been sentenced to sex offender treatment for his role in an incident at Avalon Park last summer.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:18:07 CST

Omaha Wrestler Competes With No Hands

Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda once said the difference between the impossible and possible lies in a man's determination. There's an Omaha Westside High School wrestler born with no hands who is living proof of that.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:35:19 CST

Meetings Set On MidAmerican Energy Rate Request

State regulators have scheduled a series of public meetings to gather input on MidAmerican Energy's plans to increase electric rates by 3 to 4 percent this year to cover rising costs.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:23:26 CST

Man Sentenced In Incest Case

A 38-year-year old man convicted of sexual assault and incest in northeast Nebraska's Cedar County has been sentenced to prison.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:01:22 CST

Avoca Native Named Marine Corps Spouse Of Year

A woman who is a native of western Iowa has been named the U.S. Marine Corps Spouse of the Year.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:47:57 CST

Creighton Men Drop Out Of Top 25

After a 12-week run, the Creighton Bluejays have dropped out of the top 25 teams in the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN Coaches polls.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:30:45 CST

Cigarettes, Matches Blamed For House Fire

A combination of cigarettes, cigars and matches were blamed for a house fire Saturday afternoon.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:30:05 CST

UNO, N. Dakota To Play Outdoor Hockey Game

The University of Nebraska at Omaha will play an outdoor hockey game at TD Ameritrade Park next season.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:14:06 CST

Search Finds 54 UNL Dorm Rooms Infested By Bedbugs

Bedbugs have been found in 54 dorm rooms as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln continues its search for the pests.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:04:15 CST

Drug Prevention Organization To Dissolve

A drug prevention organization said funding problems have forced it to shut down.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:41:19 CST

Ralston Volunteer Remembered By Hundreds

There was a gathering of support for a family that has suffered much in a short amount of time. A woman lost her husband to lung disease, and then she lost her home and a dog in a fire.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:46:04 CST

Bill Would Put Term Limit Extension To Public Vote

The Nebraska Legislature's Executive Board has advanced a plan to expand term limits.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:39:07 CST

Teen Tells Police He Was Shot While Driving

Omaha police said a teenager was seriously injured in a shooting on Sunday night.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:23:20 CST