State plane purchase advances; abortion clinic sign proposal heard

By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Nebraska Legislature took a step toward buying a new state airplane Thursday. Meanwhile the Judiciary Committee heard arguments about requiring clinics to post signs telling women they can’t be forced to have abortions.
Read MoreEthics smack down! UNL team in national philosophy competition

By Bill Kelly
Omaha, NE — Is it possible to make a contest based on debate over the great ethical dilemmas of our time? Yes, a team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will compete in the Ethics Bowl later this week.
Read MoreFire ravages UNO dormitory

By Ja'Nel Johnson
Omaha, NE– A dormitory at the University of Nebraska at Omaha caught fire this afternoon. One student recounts his reaction to finding out his apartment building had caught fire.
Read MoreKeystone XL pipeline opponents celebrate recent victory

By Ja'Nel Johnson
Omaha, NE– With Judge Stephanie Stacy’s recent ruling stalling plans for the Keystone XL pipeline in Nebraska, land owners and others against TransCanada gathered to celebrate their recent victory and ponder what’s next.
Read More2014 Farm Bill brings changes, cuts

By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE — The 2014 Farm Bill was finally signed into law recently. The bill includes cuts to food stamps and changes to direct payments to farm producers. How does this bill differ from the 2008 version?
Read MoreBan on mountain lion hunting advances; income tax indexing to be debated

By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Nebraska Legislature moved Friday toward banning mountain lion hunting, and helping people who need legal guardians. Meanwhile, a committee recommended tax changes that could leave more money in taxpayers pockets in the future.
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