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A fix for gerrymandering both parties could love | Mary Ellen Klas
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (196+ words) Omaha World-Herald Javascript is required to use this website. U. S. Senator Mark Kelly visits the South Carolina State House to give support to House Democrats against redrawing House district maps before the scheduled time. America's political landscape has become a stinking…...
Weather service confirms several EF1 tornadoes struck southeast Nebraska; EF3 hit St. Libory
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (257+ words) A tornado destroyed four homes near St. Libory as part of a line of storms that dropped twisters across eastern Nebraska on Sunday afternoon and evening. Howard County Emergency Management Director Allen Wilshusen told the Grand Island Independent four homes…...
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (127+ words) TULIA, Texas " Scott Irlbeck crouched in a field of stunted wheat plants in a parched stretch of West Texas and slipped his hand into a crack wide enough to swallow it. Scott Irlbeck grabs a handful of his successful wheat…...
Barney Frank, architect of landmark Wall Street reforms, dies at 86
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (155+ words) Former Rep. Barney Frank has died at the age of 86, his sister confirmed to CNN. The former Democratic representative from Massachusetts spoke to CNN's Jake Tapper earlier this month to reflect on the state of politics. WASHINGTON " Former U. S. Rep. Barney…...
Ricketts calls Senate Iran war powers vote moot amid ceasefire
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (531+ words) Sen. Pete Ricketts called the Senate's Iran War Powers Resolution moot, citing an active ceasefire and confidence in President Donald Trump's authority to defend the U. S. Lincoln Southeast's Sutton Antholz (22) and Lily Pickerel (0) celebrate after winning a Class A district championship…...
Community Playhouse summer program youth sign up ends Friday
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (155+ words) The North Platte Community Playhouse Summer Youth Theatre will hold two workshops in June and do a full youth production later in the summer of the musical "Honk! Jr." based on the Hans Christian Andersen story "The Ugly Duckling." American…...
Scottsbluff City Council approves Safe Streets for All final report
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (120+ words) American Automobile Experience lands four more custom cars owned by Metallica heavy metal star James Hetfeld. The Nebraska Public Service Commission approved $1 million in payouts to 12 farmers who submitted claims for unpaid contracts with Hansen-Muel" The Nebraska Public Service Commission…...
Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (219+ words) As the #US has announced it has indicted former Cuban president Raul #Castro, Maroc #Rubio has offered #Cuba a "new path" and $100 million in aid. WASHINGTON " The United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Ra'l Castro on Wednesday,…...
Beatrice advances to next phase of small nuclear reactor study
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (192+ words) Joining Beatrice in the next phase as the Nebraska Public Power District studies potential sites for a small modular reactor are Sutherland, Brownville and Norfolk." Javascript is required to use this website. Beatrice is in the final four of communities…...
Bound by friendship: Morrill women keep Literary Club thriving for 114 years
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (182+ words) Poems, breakfast and history lessons filled the Morrill Literary Club's latest gathering, following a tradition that started in September 1912. American Automobile Experience lands four more custom cars owned by Metallica heavy metal star James Hetfeld. The Nebraska Public Service Commission…...