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Fire Marshal: Electrical Short Caused Neb. Fire

A major fire in North Bend has left a big hole in the Dodge County townÂ’s business district. Much of the townÂ’s history burned to the ground.

Published: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:07:46 CST

Roof Comes Down Under Weight Of Snow

The heavy snow led to another roof collapse in the Omaha metro Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:17:31 CST

Driver Rolls Vehicle On Interstate On-Ramp

Emergency crews had to use the Jaws of Life to get a driver out of his vehicle after it rolled on its side early Tuesday morning.

Published: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:10:42 CST

Disabled Woman Waits For City To Clear 'Lifeline'

A disabled woman has been trapped inside her home since the most recent snowstorm while the city tries to figure out a method for clearing an alley that serves as her lifeline to the city.

Published: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:14:02 CST

Many Rural Roads Still Impassable

Officials in Pottawattamie County report that 75 percent of the countyÂ’s rural roads are impassable due to giant snow drifts. In fact, the county has now been declared a disaster area.

Published: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:49:26 CST

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Published: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:55:42 CST

Lincoln Man Accused Of Putting Cat In Washer

Police say a 22-year-old Lincoln man has been accused of running a cat through the spin cycle of a washing machine.

Published: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:42:18 CST

Red Cross Strives For Family-Friendly Blood Drive

Face painting and storytelling will greet parents and children at American Red Cross blood drive.

Published: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:40:42 CST

Woman Flown To Hospital After Truck, Rig Collide

Authorities blamed snow and ice for a crash between a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck that collided nearly head-on Monday on County Road 12 and Highway 92 in Saunders County.

Published: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:44:28 CST

City: Cars, Snow Drifts Slow Snow Removal

Parked cars and snow drifts are snagging city crews' efforts at snow removal in the metro area, according to city spokesman Ron Gerard.

Published: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:48:54 CST

911 Call Leads Police To Marijuana Plants

Officers found marijuana plants growing inside a Ralston couple's home when officers were summoned there Saturday with a 911 call.

Published: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:24:03 CST

Boy, 16, Suffers Burns In House Fire

An Omaha teenager is burned Monday while trying to put out a house fire near 121st and N streets.

Published: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:20:42 CST

Man, 19, Dies After Being Hit By Payloader

A 19-year-old man has died after being struck by a payloader removing snow from a school parking lot in east-central Nebraska.

Published: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:26:41 CST

Nebraska City Man Gets Prison For Manslaughter

A Nebraska City man who fatally shot his girlfriend is sentenced to 18 to 20 years in prison.

Published: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:18:45 CST

Disaster Declaration Obtained In Pottawattamie County

Pottawattamie County officials have declared a disaster area in the county as rural residents face blocked roads and snow drifts of up to 18 feet, according to the Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Theulen.

Published: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:49:01 CST

NSP: Suspect Kills Himself After Chase

A man suspected in an Alliance shooting takes his own life Sunday as officers close in on his vehicle after an 80-mile pursuit.

Published: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:06:47 CST