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State capital: Lincoln Entered Union: March 1, 1867 Population: 1,747,214 (2004 estimate) Area 76,872 sq mi. (199,098 sq km) Governor: David Heineman (Republican) U.S. Representatives: 3 State nicknames: Cornhusker State, Beef State |
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Nebraska NewsMom of Neb. mall shooter to appear on 'Dr. Phil'<p>The mother of Robert Hawkins, the 19-year-old gunman who shot and killed eight people and himself at an Omaha shopping mall, will appear this week on the syndicated talk show "Dr. Phil." The episode featuring ...</p> Peterson Pleads Guilty in Deal<p>Peterson appeared in district court in Lexington Monday to face her state charges.</p> Grand Island Woman Dies After Accident East of Axtell<p>An accident occurred Wednesday, right outside NTV's Studio at the intersection of Highway 6&34 and Highway 44, two miles east of Axtell.</p> Neb. weekly jobless pay going up $10, to $308<p>Nebraska is raising its maximum benefit rate for unemployment benefits. Commissioner Catherine Lang of the state Labor Department says the weekly maximum is rising $10 as of Sunday, to $308. The individual ...</p> Nebraskans urged to test for radon in homes<p>Gov. Dave Heineman has declared January "Radon Action Month" in an effort to encourage Nebraskans to test for the cancer-causing toxic gas.</p> Neb. Team Advances Efforts to Boost Science Literacy<p>A team based out of the University of Nebraska Medical Center working to increase science literacy has gained some ground in its effort.</p> 'Use-and-lose' law question for Neb. lawmakers ...<p>In an Associated Press survey, Nebraska state senators and senators-elect were asked the following question about teens convicted of alcohol or drug possession: 6. Should the state revoke driver's licenses of ...</p> Changing Neb. execution method has wide support<p>An attempt to change Nebraska's method of execution to lethal injection seems likely to be successful when the Legislature convenes next week.</p> Neb. high court: Omaha councilman didn't break ...<p>An Omaha city councilman did not break the law when filming part of a campaign advertisement in his office, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled.</p> Omaha World-Herald changes western Nebraska delivery<p>Effective Feb. 2, The World-Herald is changing the way it delivers the news and provides advertising services across the state of Nebraska.</p> Former Norfolk, Neb., administrator appeals fine<p>Norfolk's former city administrator is fighting the $1,000 fine he was ordered to pay for using the city computer system to send a message opposing a failed cap on state spending in 2006.</p> Syracuse Man Faces Murder Charges<p>A 44 year old man is awaiting extradiction back to Nebraska. Monday, December 29, 2008 Ronald Smith faces second degree murder charges in connection to the death of 51 year old Terri Harris.</p> Most Neb. lawmakers favor abortion ban<p>The majority of Nebraska lawmakers who responded to an Associated Press pre-session survey say they would support a measure to ban abortion in the state.</p> Auditors: Neb. official may have broken law<p>Legislative auditors say the executive director of the Nebraska Foster Care Review Board may have broken state law when she helped arrange a campaign event during Tom Osborne's run for governor in 2006.</p> 'Use & Lose' Laws Aimed at Teen Licenses<p>There is no consensus among Nebraska lawmakers on whether the state should revoke driver's licenses of teens found guilty of possession of alcohol or illegal drugs.</p> High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash<p>Two people were injured when the vehicle they were riding in crashed after the driver led authorities on a 16-mile chase through Buffalo County Tuesday afternoon.</p> Grand Island Airport Flying High into 2009<p>Ever since Elvis kicked off the party in September, Grand Island has been singing "Viva Las Vegas." "The response has been incredible.</p> Annual Hoop Shoot Cozad<p>The Cozad Elks will be having their annual Hoop Shoot contest on January 10th 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cozad Wellness Center.</p> Nebraska ag department schedules more workshops to help farmers in wake of VeraSun bankruptcy<p>The financial failure of a large ethanol company with three plants in Nebraska has farmers who have contracts with the company searching for answers.</p> McCook Community Holiday Blood Drive<p>The McCook Community Blood Drive-which will be held on New Years Eve-Wednesday, December 31, 2008 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the McCook Fairgrounds.</p> |
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