NCN Thursday morning brief

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

Missing boy's mom wants him declared dead

Controversial gun bill returns to State Capitol

Lincoln woman sentenced for transferring firearms to a felon

Three arrested following Wymore home search

Traffic stop leads to explosive investigation

LRHT holding trio of events throughout Wakefield over the next 30 days

Omaha man sentenced to prison for robbery conspiracy

California man awaits sentencing for Stanton County charges

Multiple gunshots heard in Lincoln, door damaged

Woman reportedly attempts to steal vehicle from Lincoln gas station

For one young couple, a farming dream becomes reality

Soaring egg prices prompt demands for price-gouging probe

Minor injuries suspected after pickups collide on highway

Fairbury City Council approves spending on Crystal Springs water sampling

Pillen weighs in on abortion, NU budget, new state prison

Questions revived about whether Nebraska lawmaker lives in his district

Wind drifting county roads north of Potter

13 Nebraska counties to see license plate duplicates

Grand Island Casino Resort pulls in $97K in taxable revenue in five days

Auburn utility forms wellhead protection committee

Parts of southeast Gering to be designated for redevelopment

Historic Preservation Board awards signage grant

Pawnee City man sentenced to probation

Lants plan to uphold Mercer's tradition with hardware store

City Council supports LB712

New inclusive Grand Island playground purchase approved

'In honor of him': Swarthout owns R&B Arms with late son in his heart, mind

Otoe County: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign

Grand Island west connector trail extension design approved

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