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Friday, January 20th 2023, 5:28 PM CST

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Friday, January 20th 2023, 5:29 PM CST

By News Channel Nebraska

Get a full glimpse of the news from across the state:

All the latest closings, road conditions, forecasts and more from across Nebraska

I-80 open, Highway 30 remains closed for lengthy stretches

Hallam man sentenced to six months confinement for tax related crime

Nebraskans grab shovels, health officials preach safety

Video: Kids break in fresh snow by sledding Legion Park in Sidney

Weeping Water barricade incident resolved safely

Highway 30 still partially closed, I-80 open

Truck driver killed in northeast Kansas accident

Roll over accident totals vehicle, occupants treated at scene

Omaha elementary school teacher surprised with Milken Educator Award, $25K

Pickup, semi pulling flatbed...collide southwest of Beatrice

NSP responds to hundreds of weather-related incidents

Beatrice Manufacturer seeking tax increment financing for warehouse expansion

North Omaha state senator who drove grant process has ties to proposed $40 million recipient

Supreme Court win lets DHHS employees wear jeans

Semi crash kills Iowa man near Manning

State Fair announces 2023 theme: Whatever Your Flavor

York County sheriff fined for appearance in Herbster commercial

What to do in snow emergencies

AG Hilgers, statewide agencies promote human trafficking awareness in January

Ord man receives prestigious National Weather Service award

Kimball wrestling room to be dedicated to Joe Culek

Panel selects Cole for Otoe County Board

Reimers named Panhandle Coop employee of the year

Investigating the real estate market with North Platte Chief Lending Officer

Third annual 'March for Life' held in Norfolk

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County Attorney suspended, 2 other Knox County employees fired over boardroom microphone scandal

One person injured in UTV flip-over crash on city street

A northeast Nebraska Claire's closing due to company bankruptcy

County Commissioner apologizes for misusing county rebates

Columbus looks to boosts affordable housing with new development

Naked Intruder arrested after bizarre home entries in Norfolk

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

As business of college football booms, the Chiefs bet big on Nebraska-Cincinnati game in Kansas City

Police identify two killed in Alliance murder-suicide after suspect dies in hospital

Behind the scenes, Faith Regional simulates mass casualty event at Northeast Community College

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American farmers welcome China's promise to buy soybeans, but the deal doesn't solve everything

American farmers welcome China's promise to buy their soybean but this deal doesn't solve everything

Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

Sports

Frager, Lawrence lead Huskers to opening night win over West Georgia

O'Brien wins fourth defensive player of the week

Colorado sports notes: Atlanta Braves hire former Rockies manager Walt Weiss as their manager to succeed Brian Snitker

Jackson scores 24, Murray State defeats Omaha 85-77

2025 Nebraska Volleyball State Championships: Southeast Nebraska qualifiers, broadcast schedule

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Politics

Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani's wife, stays in the background by design

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What to watch for as the Supreme Court reviews Trump's sweeping global tariffs

US military strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing 3

Obama campaigns for Sherrill, Spanberger on Saturday in home stretch of gubernatorial elections

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