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Prosecutors focused on DNA test results Tuesday in a Plattsmouth, Nebraska courtroom to prove a Douglas County crime-scene investigator planted evidence in a 2006 double murder. (source: Big News Network) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

A ban on texting while driving that would apply to all motorists received first-round approval Tuesday from the Nebraska Legislature. The proposed ban squeaked by the first round with just two votes (source: Big News Network) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Imagine dropping your car off for repairs only to have a thief break into it. Forty-nine-year-old Ronald Noyd was arrested Tuesday morning at the Amoco Transmissions in Lincoln. Police say an employe... (source: Big News Network) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

After more than a week of flooding concerns, officials near West Point, Nebraska now say the threat is over. The Elkhorn River, which briefly started flooding, is now flowing freely again. Ice had go... (source: Big News Network) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Nebraska has been awarded more than $6.8 million in federal stimulus funding for the state's digital health information exchange. The Nebraska Health Information Initiative provides the (source: Big News Network) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Low-income students submitted about one-quarter of the open enrollment applications received by learning community school districts as of Monday's filing deadline.Districts reported receiving a total ... (source: Big News Network) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

A national climate expert, a Southeast Nebraska storm chaser and a National Weather Service warning coordinator will speak at the 16th annual Regional Severe Weather and Spotter Training Workshop, ... (source: Big News Network) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

A 60-year-old California woman who had stolen money from her elderly mother in Omaha has been sentenced to prison. The office of Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning says Annigje "Ann" Perkins was given 16-to-20 months in prison for taking more than $43,0... (source: Examiner) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

Major streets in West Lincoln have now re-opened after an accident involving overturned railroad cars, some of which were reportedly holding liquid chlorine, occurred early Tuesday morning. (source: Big News Network) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

Housing construction fell in February as winter blizzards held down activity in the Northeast and Midwest. The decline highlighted the challenges facing builders as they struggle to emerge from the w... (source: Big News Network) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

A 60-year-old California woman who had stolen money from her elderly mother in Omaha has been sentenced to prison. The office of Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning says Annigje "Ann" Perkins was g... (source: Big News Network) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

A tanker car of chlorine tipped over when it derailed, prompting the temporary closure of nearby U.S. Highway 77 and West O Street. But Fire Battalion Chief Bruce Sellon says hazardous-materials crews... (source: Big News Network) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Teachers, assistant principals and teacher trainers could be laid off for the first time in Omaha Public Schools history.The layoffs could lead to more elementary classrooms with students of mixed gra... (source: Big News Network) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

Need a city inspection? Use the Web.The City of Omaha launched a new online service Monday for individuals and businesses seeking inspections involving all types of permits, including building, plumbi... (source: Big News Network) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

LINCOLN — Let the nominations begin.The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission is seeking names of prominent, outstanding — and long dead — Nebraskans for consideration to join the state's... (source: Big News Network) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG ), the global organization for middle market M&A dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth, today announced the formation of ACG Nebraska. (source: Big News Network) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

The Huskies' path to another perfect season and seventh national championship could include a matchup with the Lady Vols. Undefeated UConn earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women's basketball ... (source: Big News Network) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

Former Boone County resident Darwin Russell, 83, and his lost report card dated May 15, 1936 have been reunited due to the diligent work of John C. Garrett of Costa Mesa, Calif. (source: Big News Network) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

The Platte Valley Playhouse is presenting “Oscar and Felix”, an updated narrative of “The Odd Couple.” The latter was the first production put on by the theater group when it began.“We thoug... (source: Big News Network) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

COLUMBUS -- The Platte County Board of Equalization will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, followed by the Platte County Board of Supervisors meeting at 9:10 a.m. (source: Big News Network) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com