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6:17 am
Sat April 6, 2013

Neb. lawmaker wants vote on city sales-tax repeal

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska state senator known for his mastery of legislative rules is trying to force a vote on his proposal to repeal a city sales-tax measure.

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Sports
6:16 am
Sat April 6, 2013

NIT run shows Iowa's promise for '13-14

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's impressive run through the NIT showed that the program should have a bright future.

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Science
3:05 pm
Fri April 5, 2013

Nebraska Science Fest takes place next week

The first annual Nebraska Science Festival takes place April 12th through the 14th all over the city.

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Government
2:29 pm
Fri April 5, 2013

Lawmakers pass a measure to help youths transitioning out of foster care

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have granted first-round approval to a measure that would give housing assistance to youths aging out of foster care.

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Omaha
11:56 am
Fri April 5, 2013

Four Omaha Police Officers fired following excessive force investigation

Credit Katie Schubert / KIOS-FM
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer announced the results Friday of his investigation into officers' actions during a March 21st call at 33rd and Seward Streets.

An investigation into alleged brutality by the Omaha Police Department has led to the firing of four officers and three more being placed on administrative leave.

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Government
8:40 am
Fri April 5, 2013

Groups rally for immigration reform

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — More than 40 Nebraska organizations are urging Congress to consider laws that would create a clear path to citizenship for immigrants already residing in the U.S.

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Government
8:37 am
Fri April 5, 2013

Unicameral advances bill cutting number of early voting days

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers advanced a measure to reduce the number of days in which registered voters can cast their ballots in person.

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Business
3:25 pm
Thu April 4, 2013

Friday lecture focuses on role of millennial generation in shaping the economy

A lecture Friday in Omaha focuses on the role millennials have in shaping today’s economy and social issues.

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Business
1:45 pm
Thu April 4, 2013

Midland University to buy former Dana College campus

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Midland University in Fremont has announced it will acquire the former Dana College campus in Blair.

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Health/Medical
8:48 am
Thu April 4, 2013

April is STD Awareness Month

April is STD Awareness Month, and the Douglas County Health Department says there are 34 locations available this month for testing.

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