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With water levels already high in some spots along the Missouri River, forecasters and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say they are hoping heavy rainfall steers clear of the Omaha area this weekend.

The lawsuits were filed in federal courts in New York City and Spokane, Washington, by four different Planned Parenthood affiliates covering New York City and the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho and Washington.

John "Jack" Healy has been named the College of St. Mary's vice president for academic affairs.

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of a man who shot a Special Olympian in 2016.

Urban Village Development, which has built or converted numerous other structures around town, finalized its purchase of the property Friday.

The natural gas company is sharing the proceeds of the corporate income tax cut it received in the recent federal tax overhaul with customers.

Already, much of the land around the lake and recreation area is spoken for. A growing list of residential developments in the area includes Pier 15, which will overlook the lake; Anchor Pointe, on 168th and Ida Streets; and a…

Shop at a night market, see an outdoor theatrical production or try Cajun at a concert.

Crews were called in to clean up fuel and antifreeze spills in the eastbound lanes.

Meanwhile, a flood warning remains in effect along the Missouri River at Brownville and Rulo.