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Todd Lee
Todd Lee, 59, of Altoona, IA, passed away May 23, 2022 at Des Moines, IA. He was born September 28, The post Todd Lee appeared… Read more »
Steve Stalder Kullberg
Steve Stalder Kullberg was born in Overland Park, Kansas, on February 19, 1979, to James and Mary Beth (Stalder) Kullberg. The post Steve Stalder Kullberg… Read more »
Edward Boehme and Nancy Rieger-Boehme
Edward Joseph Boehme was born July 22, 1935 to Ferdinand and Edith [Darveau] Boehme in Rulo, Nebraska. Ed loved to The post Edward Boehme and… Read more »
MWSU announces new golf simulator coming this fall
The Missouri Western State University golf program looks to take another step forward this fall with the addition of a golf simulator. Read more »
Bikers join 103-year-old on annual ride
Area bikers have made a tradition of taking an annual motorcycle ride with a 103-year-old woman a few days before her birthday. Read more »
Manufacturing sees growth in southern and western U.S.
The health of the manufacturing sector in the U.S. has been a major focus of public attention in recent years. Read more »
Uvalde a mix of pride and anger as it grieves school attack
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Days after a local man burst into an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers before officers managed to… Read more »
Storms possible, but mainly north of Lincoln on Sunday
After a sun-filled day with temperatures in the 80s, clouds return on Saturday evening. While Lincoln stays dry on Saturday evening, western and northern Nebraska… Read more »
Man who killed Husker football player grandad dies in prison
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A man with a long history of mental illness when he killed the grandfather of two Nebraska football players more than… Read more »
Waste collection in Omaha delayed due to Memorial Day
There will be no garbage, yard waste, or recyclable materials collected on Monday, May 30th according to the Omaha Public Works Department. Read more »
D.C. Dispatch: Iowa politicians respond to the Uvalde shooting
Iowa’s congressional delegation responded to the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas with sorrow and proposed legislative responses. Read more »
Omaha teachers say they don't want to be armed with guns
Following the tragic shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, many suggest we arm teachers as a way to curb these incidents. But teachers… Read more »
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19, will get Paxlovid prescription
Paxlovid is a treatment for mild-to-moderate symptoms in adults and children ages 12 and older, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Read more »
Second annual Patriotic Parade sees Memorial Day honors rolled through the old markets
In the street of the old market, the sights and sounds were seen all to honor our military heroes. Read more »
Douglas County deputies arrest Offutt Air Force Base employee in sexual assault case
Investigators believe the victim was 14 at the time. They say the case is older, but could not say when the alleged crime happened. Read more »