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Carpenters union, seeking to build ties with Republicans, backs Don Bacon

The endorsement will come with donations and mailers in support of Bacon to the 1,200 union members in the district.

 

Area hospitals see more than 60 patients for heat-related illness over Memorial Day weekend

Hospitals saw an influx of patients for heat-related illnesses as record-breaking high temperatures hit Omaha over Memorial Day weekend.

 

National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Douglas County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of east central Nebraska Tuesday afternoon.

 

Star City Shores closes for repairs

Star City Shores has closed for repairs following its opening weekend, city officials say.

 

Check your lottery tickets: $1 million Powerball prize for Bellevue ticket still unclaimed

Neil Watson, a spokesman for the Nebraska Lottery, said people usually claim prizes that size within two weeks.

 

Property taxes going up in Douglas County after building commission approves increase

The hike by the Omaha Douglas Public Building Commission will raise taxes by about $2 a year on a $100,000 home.

 

All Starbucks stores will close this afternoon for racial-bias training: Here’s what to know

Tens of thousands of Starbucks employees around the country will be spending their afternoon in racial-bias training Tuesday.

 

Omaha woman ticketed in connection with golf-cart crash that injured 2 teens

The woman was cited on suspicion of child neglect after the golf cart with five juveniles aboard crashed, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.

 

Sex offender found guilty of sexually assaulting Springfield teen

Codi J. Verratti, 26, of Ralston, was arrested July 31 and charged with one count of felony first-degree sexual assault of a child. He faces up to 50 years in prison when he is sentenced July 18 by Judge Stefanie…

 

Free doughnuts and coffee — plus a chance to donate — on National Doughnut Day

LaMar's Donuts will once again give out free glazed doughnuts; free coffee will be available at the Near South Russ's Market; and Salvation Army bell ringers will appear at both businesses this Friday for National Doughnut Day.

 

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