Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews
Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews

Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry’s longstanding push to cut train crews down to one person as lawmakers and regulators focus on rail safety after last month’s derailment in Ohio.

 
        
 
Proposal that targets government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ aired during public hearing

Proposal that targets government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ aired during public hearing

A retired judge, an Omaha City Council member and civil liberties lawyers were among those who stood up Thursday for a proposal to end what some have called government-assisted 'home equity theft' in Nebraska.

Some doctors fear abortion ban 'chilling effect' will harm patient care

Some doctors fear abortion ban 'chilling effect' will harm patient care

A six-week abortion ban that may become Nebraska law worries the state’s pre-eminent doctors’ organization, which fears doctors could risk felony charges if they violate it – even though criminal charges aren’t explicitly in the bill.

New Mystery: Remembering Nebraska’s forgotten 'whodunit queen'

New Mystery: Remembering Nebraska’s forgotten 'whodunit queen'

Eva Mahoney grew up to write 59 books in 60 years, became one of the most famed mystery novelists on Earth, won the highest award given to mystery writers and earned the nickname 'America's Agatha Christie.'

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Nelnet, the student loan service company based in Lincoln, is cutting an additional 550 positions in its diversified services division.

One person killed in overnight house fire in Greenwood

One person killed in overnight house fire in Greenwood

An investigation is underway to determine what lead to a deadly house fire overnight in Greenwood.

Sheriff: Car theft suspect assaulted officer in escape attempt

Sheriff: Car theft suspect assaulted officer in escape attempt

The Fremont County (Iowa) Sheriff's Office reports an arrest after a stolen vehicle was recovered near the truck stop east of Nebraska City at the intersection of Highway 2 and Interstate 29.

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