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Omaha man sentenced in 2024 shootout that killed innocent bystander

Omaha World-Herald 24 Feb 2026
The man was sentenced in connection with the fatal shooting of Cameron Watkins, an Atlantic, Iowa native, in North Omaha. Watkins was sitting in his car when he was killed ... .
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FBI Omaha Field Office, Council Bluffs police seeking to find sex assault victims

The Daily Nonpareil 24 Feb 2026
The FBI’s Omaha Field Office announced Monday morning that it was working with the Council Bluffs Police Department are seeking to identify potential victims of sexual assault ... .
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Omaha man sentenced in 2024 shootout that killed innocent bystander from Atlantic

The Daily Nonpareil 24 Feb 2026
The man was sentenced in connection with the fatal shooting of Cameron Watkins, an Atlantic native, in Omaha. Watkins was sitting in his car when he was killed ... .
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McKewon: Nebraska football has more money for its roster — why can't NU have the ...

The Columbus Telegram 24 Feb 2026
While Nebraska has more revenu money than before for its roster, writes Sam McKewon, but why can't it be at $40-50 million like the top the sport? ... .
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Snowmobile rider dies after crashing into creek in Shelby County

The Daily Nonpareil 24 Feb 2026
A 64-year-old Portsmouth man was pronounced dead Sunday after he and his snowmobile were found submerged in a western Iowa creek ... .
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Rankings: Nebraska high school girls basketball, Feb. 23

Lincoln Journal Star 24 Feb 2026
Check out Mike Patterson's latest rankings for Nebraska high school girls basketball season as it nears the end ... .
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Takeaways on what a changed wetlands definition could mean for Nebraska

Lincoln Journal Star 24 Feb 2026
The World-Herald looked into how a change in the definition the United States' bodies of water — proposed by the EPA — could effect Nebraska's wetlands. Here's what we know ... .
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Girls state swimming: Elkhorn, Omaha Marian, Omaha Westside enter as team favorites

Omaha World-Herald 23 Feb 2026
There will be some new kids in the blocks, and familiar ones, at the 53rd girls state swimming championships that begin Thursday ... .
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Alum of Omaha's Central High sees return as school's principal as 'coming home'

Omaha World-Herald 23 Feb 2026
As a Central High graduate and a former teacher, coach and dean at the school, Eric Behrens feels like he's "going home" as he prepares to become Central's next principal ... .
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Resident displaced following house fire in Omaha's Florence neighborhood

Omaha World-Herald 23 Feb 2026
A fire Sunday in North Omaha's Florence neighborhood home left the resident seeking alternate housing ... .
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Omaha metro needs to compete harder for talent. Here's how we can do it

The Daily Nonpareil 23 Feb 2026
In an op-ed, Greater Omaha Chamber President and CEO Heath Mello offers a blueprint for the region to attract more workers ... .
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Warm air from Southwest expected to help Omaha shake off bone-chilling cold

Omaha World-Herald 23 Feb 2026
A warming trend building in the Southwest is expected to be heading to Omaha on Tuesday as the recent freezing conditions that have plagued eastern Nebraska push east ... .
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What if I told you Nebraska has a good shot at a two seed in ...

Lincoln Journal Star 23 Feb 2026
Cue ESPN's "30 For 30" promo. What if I told you in October that Nebraska basketball would be fighting for seeding in the NCAA tournament? ... .
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World boxing champ Terence Crawford watches son do something he didn't: Win state title

The Grand Island Independent 23 Feb 2026
Omaha North freshman Terence Crawford Jr., whose father is the retired world-champion boxer of the same name, is a state-champion wrestler ... .
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