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Lancaster County Board approves strictest distance rule in state for wind turbines, homes
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Lancaster County Board approves strictest distance rule in state for wind turbines, homes

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Few problems reported in 2018 election were attributed to high number of voters, poll worker training
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Few problems reported in 2018 election were attributed to high number of voters, poll worker training

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Day after elected officials are recalled, senator pitches bill ending practice

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Nadia Murad will be Fortenberry's guest at State of the Union

  • Feb 1, 2019
Offutt planes set to fly out of Lincoln Airport in December
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Offutt planes set to fly out of Lincoln Airport in December

  • Jan 25, 2019
City readies road plans
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City readies road plans

  • Jan 24, 2019
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New Fiber Optics set to be utilized by county and city

  • Jan 23, 2019
SNAP recipients get February benefits two weeks early, but may see March benefits delayed
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SNAP recipients get February benefits two weeks early, but may see March benefits delayed

  • Jan 19, 2019
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Ricketts' inaugural ball celebrates all Nebraskans

  • Jan 12, 2019
Class lobbies senator to introduce a bill to name a state vegetable
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Class lobbies senator to introduce a bill to name a state vegetable

  • Jan 10, 2019
City should use federal grants to add 20 police officers, Lincoln mayoral candidate says
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City should use federal grants to add 20 police officers, Lincoln mayoral candidate says

  • Jan 8, 2019
Kresha returns to council in wake of near-fatal heart attack
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Kresha returns to council in wake of near-fatal heart attack

  • Jan 7, 2019
New administrator named for Nebraska probation
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New administrator named for Nebraska probation

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Two dozen apply to fill legislative vacancies
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Wemhoff, others retain offices after running unopposed Tuesday
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Moser has secure lead over Oertwich at press time

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