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2 lanes of eastbound West Dodge Road to close overnight for crane relocation

Also, motorists should be mindful that westbound Interstate 80 has been reduced to one lane at 24th Street through June 13.

 

Forecast: Rain early, then sunny skies and a high in the mid- to upper 80s

There is a chance of rain Friday night and Saturday, when a high in the lower 80s is forecast.

 

2-year-old injured in north Omaha hit-and-run dies

The crash occurred about 5:40 p.m. Monday when a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer sport utility vehicle and a 2007 Buick Lucerne sedan collided at Curtis Avenue and Fontenelle Boulevard. The boy had been a rear-seat passenger in the Buick.

 

Two injured in cutting near 30th and Spencer Streets

Two people were injured in a cutting Tuesday evening on the 2900 block of Spencer Street.

 

Authorities identify Omaha teen who drowned in Lake Manawa

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has identified the teen who drowned in Lake Manawa on Memorial Day.

 

Deputy who shot driver identified; man accused of hitting him with stolen car jailed

An Omaha man who was shot by a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy after he allegedly struck the officer with a vehicle was released Tuesday from the hospital and booked into the Douglas County Jail. Also on Tuesday, authorities released the…

 

One Omahan moves on at the National Spelling Bee, while another is tripped up by cacaxte

Tuesday was the second round of the National Spelling Bee, which continues Wednesday with round three.

 

As ag economy looks for stability, Congress struggles to get farm bill back on track

This year’s farm bill was defeated earlier in May on the House floor, felled by ideological disputes over food stamps and immigration.

 

Would-be candidate for state treasurer files suit over signature law

Kent Bernbeck of Elkhorn went to court Tuesday to challenge Nebraska's signature requirements for independents seeking statewide office.

 

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.

 

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