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Wind energy tax measure headed to final Neb. vote

A plan aimed at attracting wind-energy farms to Nebraska is headed to a final vote in the Legislature. Full story

Attempt to repeal Nebraska sales tax law rejected

Lawmakers on Monday rejected an attempt to repeal a new Nebraska law that lets cities raise their local option sales tax rates as long as they secure voter approval. Full story

Another vote expected on Neb. sales-tax repeal

Lawmakers are slated to vote again on a failed attempt to repeal a Nebraska city sales tax law. Full story

Nebraska farmers working to plant corn crop

Nebraska farmers are working hard to plant their corn crop, but this spring's wet weather has slowed their work. Full story

Increase for Nebraska property tax credit fails

Lawmakers have rejected an attempt to add $7.5 million in yearly funding to Nebraska's property tax credit program. Full story

Chambers: Law not needed for Neb. tax study

Sen. Ernie Chambers has argued for months that lawmakers don't need a law to study Nebraska's tax climate, and on Wednesday he offered an alternative. Full story

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  Caught on camera: Bus beating

A bus driver has reportedly been fired after a brutal assault on a passenger in Lincoln, Nebraska. Some viewers may find this footage disturbing.

  Bus driver fired after brutal assault on passenger

A Lincoln, Nebraska city bus driver has been fired after surveillance video showed him repeatedly punching a passenger. The incident happened March 23rd. After stopping the bus, 43-year-old Troy Fischer punched the 40-year-old passenger and dragged him off the bus.

  Neb. bus driver attacks questioning passenger

A bus driver in Nebraska was fired after security video shows him punching a passenger at least 18 times for asking questions about the city. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Lost dog reunited with family via Facebook

A lost husky wandered into a doggie daycare during a snowstorm in Nebraska and was reunited with his family after the facility posted a picture on Facebook. WOWT’s John Knicely reports.

  ‘The storm is far from over’

Snow will arrive in the Chicago metro area on Friday before traveling to the East Coast where it will develop into rain and sleet across the region and snow in the Boston area. The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore reports from Lincoln, Neb.

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