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A Nebraska woman was killed Saturday in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide attempt by her ex-fiancé—just one day after he was released on bond. -
No Jail for Teacher Caught Having Sex With Student in the Backseat of Her Car
An Omaha woman found guilty of sexually assaulting a student enrolled at the school where she was a substitute teacher was sentenced to three years probation. -
Nebraska Woman Posed As Fake High Schooler's Mom While He Sexually Assaulted Students
A Lincoln woman has pled guilty to impersonating the mother of a 27-year-old man who spent nearly a year posing as a high school student while sexually assaulting multiple victims. -
Nebraska Greenlights Voting Rights For Convicted Felons 3 Weeks Before Election Day
The Nebraska Supreme Court decided that felons who have completed their sentences can vote, despite efforts by the state's chief election official to prevent them from participating in the upcoming Nov. 5 election. -
Nebraska Man Accused of Strip Club Shooting Demands Judge Remove Himself From The Case
Christopher Johnson, 32, and his lawyers are requesting Judge Kevin McManaman to remove himself because his bailiff is listed as a witness in the same case. -
University of Nebraska Sued Over First Touchdown Balloon Celebration Citing Environmental Hazards
Randall S. Krause, an Omaha resident is concerned on the environment following the harmful effects of the dozen balloons being released during the first touchdown balloon celebration of the University of Nebraska. It has been a tradition for many decades for its team, Cornhuskers. -
Nebraska Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of Immigrant License Bill
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts personally lobbied senators to try and stop them from overriding his veto regarding the immigrant license bill. Lawmakers were able to override the veto so certain immigrants can apply for professional licenses. -
U.S. Supreme Court turns down states' dispute over Colorado's marijuana legalization laws
The state of Nebraska and Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge Colorado's legalization of marijuana, which they argue has contributed direct and significant impact on their law enforcement and judicial system. -
US Supreme Court scraps case against Colorado marijuana legalization
The majority of US Supreme Court justices refused to get involved in a dispute between two neighboring states and Colorado over the legalization of pot. -
US Federal Government Requests Supreme Court To Dismiss Case Filed Against Colorado Marijuana Law
US President Barack Obama has ordered the Supreme Court to dismiss the case filed by Oklahoma and Nebraska against Colorado pot law. Although the federal government has waged war against cannabis, the present administration sees no argument in connection with state laws regarding legalizing marijuana. -
Connecticut's top court bans death penalty in state
Connecticut's top court on Thursday ruled that the state could no longer impose the death penalty, calling it unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment. -
Obama notes concerns over 'dirty' Keystone oil extraction
U.S. President Barack Obama amplified the concerns of environmentalists about the Keystone XL oil pipeline on Friday and repeated his own reservations the project would have few benefits, but said he has not made a decision on the project. -
Critically ill Sierra Leone doctor with Ebola now in U.S.
A surgeon from Sierra Leone, critically ill with Ebola, was flown to a Nebraska hospital for treatment on Saturday, and is sicker than previous patients treated in the United States, medical officials said. -
Nebraska court hears questions about Keystone XL pipeline plan
Nebraska's Supreme Court heard arguments on Friday about whether Governor Dave Heineman acted properly when he blessed a route for the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and the court's decision could weigh on the controversial project.
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