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Democrat Ann Ashford Is Among Applicants To Fill Vacancy In U.S. Senate
However, Republican Gov. Pete Rickets is widely seen as the solid front-runner for the appointment.

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However, Republican Gov. Pete Rickets is widely seen as the solid front-runner for the appointment.

"I Am A Man" will be filmed in Nebraska and Oklahoma.
Deloitte, an international audit and consulting firm, in mid-December will relocate its Omaha workforce to the structure’s top floor.
Law professor says report appears more about ‘political theater,’ and threats of a ‘boogie man.’
Grant recipients must complete their projects by June 6, 2024.
Donors could find various nonprofits with different missions on SHARE Omaha’s website.
The nonprofit provides services free of charge to about 750 youths, mostly from refugee, immigrant and low- to moderate-income families.
A legal challenge has been brought by Lincoln legislative candidate Russ Barger, who lost the District 26 race by 224 votes.
Everyone else in the complex was evacuated.
The funds will be used to respond to the negative economic impacts of the pandemic public health emergency.
Already before the end of the first day, three families left the city to be united with their sponsors.
Ricky Wynn, 61, will serve two years behind bars for transporting explosive materials with intent to injure.
An official with Lincoln Premium Poultry says the study admits it can’t accurately measure fluctuations of contaminants.
The 58-year-old Republican said the decision came after many hours of prayer and family discussion.
The coalition's goal is to protect educators, public officials and members of the LGBTQ community.
Aaron Marshbanks allegedly obtained loans by fraud from more than 20 banks, savings and loans and credit unions across Nebraska.
Milestone Development is asking the city to approve $2 million in tax-increment financing for the project.
The 66-year-old Omaha man is to serve four months behind bars.
The Husker team encouraged Japanese businesses to invest in Nebraska.
A first-year Millard North High School principal’s meeting with teachers last month is causing a stir.