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Dorchester enjoying new splash pad as hot weather settles in

The village of Dorchester officially opened a new splash pad this week - a project that's been more than three years in the making.

Hundreds line up for 'Hamilton' tickets, but early portion of sale goes smoothly

Saline County Fair is in full swing despite extreme heat

Drug Detection Dog Could Return to Service, With Gage County Sheriff's Office

Drug detection dog could be back on the job, at Gage County Sheriff's Office

Gage County Receives Weed Control Evaluation

Gage County's weed control score is improving

Southeast Community College Board Receives Projects Update

Building update given to SCC Board, at their Beatrice Campus meeting

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to speak in Council Bluffs

Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is headed to Iowa and will spend part of Saturday in Council Bluffs.

Iowa jury: Ex-Gov. Branstad discriminated against official in 2011 because the man is gay

A jury found Monday that former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and a staffer discriminated against the state’s then-commissioner of workers compensation in 2011 because he’s gay and awarded the ex-official $1.5 million.

In wake of Hyten allegations, Bacon, Fortenberry point to Air Force probe

President Donald Trump abandoned his plan to include a citizenship question on the census last week, but signaled imminent raids targeting immigrants who are in the country illegally.

Laptop stolen in Rome; UNL warns nearly 900 current, former ag staffers of potential data breach

A stolen laptop computer has caused a migraine for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Fairbury prepping for its 150th birthday celebration in September

Fairbury turns 150 in 2019. The city has been prepping for months for a proper celebration, and are nearly ready with the festival just two months away.

Free meals this summer

Free meals this summer.

Three-vehicle accident at Lorton Corner delays afternoon commute

A three-vehicle accident was the cause of traffic delays at Highway 50 and 128 in Otoe County at the height of the afternoon commute Tuesday.

Sheriff: Who Gave Teens Alcohol?

Authorities in Sarpy County want to know how several teens involved in a deadly crash got their hands on alcohol.

Gibbon resident guts house for second time after repeat flooding

GIBBON, NE -- It feels like deja vu this week for Gibbon residents like Marci Granados. Many were finally finishing restoring their homes from the historic March flood… when the high water came rushing into town again. Granados had finished repairi

WATCH: hotel owner Linda Younes gives an update on flood recovery

News Channel Nebraska's Brandon Aksamit spoke with Kearney hotel owner Linda Younes of Younes Hospitality about flood recovery efforts. You can watch the interview here.

Free Speech or Crime? Graffiti Tags City Hall

Freedom of speech or a crime? That question front and center at Omaha City Hall today as graffiti marked the sidewalk up and down the City-County Civic Center.

Heat advisory warning - high temperatures set to hit Nebraska

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory warning for this Wednesday through Friday. With record-high temperatures, this might be the perfect place for you and your family to cool off.

City of Beatrice Moves on Initial Property Purchase for New Beatrice Fire and Rescue HQ

First property purchase for new Beatrice Fire Station, approved by city council