Swedeburg area could get rural water by 2009

Two housing subdivisions south of Wahoo and the unincorporated village of Swedeburg could be getting their drinking water from the City of Wahoo in late 2009.

Inmate talked down from courthouse roof

A 28-year-old Holt County Jail inmate will receive mental health treatment after threatening to jump from the roof of the county courthouse.

Midwest lawmakers seek tax relief for flooding

Victims of recent storm and flood damage in the Midwest could get some tax relief under a new bill pending in Congress.

Owner will pay $40,000 verdict in urine-tainted food case

The owner of a restaurant that served food tainted by an employee’s spit and urine has agreed to pay $40,000 to a Sidney police officer and his family who ate the food.

Fremont's immigrant plan would ban hiring, too

A proposed law that would prohibit renting to or harboring illegal immigrants in Fremont, Neb., would now ban hiring as well.

$20,000 added to reward in Kearney slaying

The organization Crimestoppers now has $30,000 to reward someone with key information on the death of Kelcey Fike.

Former Omaha teacher turns self in

A former middle school teacher from Omaha accused of having sex with a student years ago has turned herself in to police.

Security at Omaha teen’s trial to be tight

Douglas County officials say security will be tight for the upcoming trial of a teenager charged with killing a 6-year-old girl.

Omaha health officials report case of TB

Health officials say an Omaha resident has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis, which is contagious.
State health officials are working with Douglas and Sarpy County health agencies on the case.

Some disaster recovery centers closing

Disaster recovery centers in Ceresco, Omaha and Schuyler are closing. Centers in Kearney and Lexington remain open.