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The role of education and jobs in reducing Omaha’s violent crime was a key part of a debate Friday between the city’s candidates for Mayor.

Lauritzen Gardens is adding a $20 million conservatory.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Investors who were spooked by Washington's fiscal-cliff showdown have created a one-time cash windfall for Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new state-equalization funding bill for Nebraska public schools has won first-round approval from lawmakers.

The Omaha Police Department will offer a Salute to Safety Expo this Saturday. 

Creighton Bluejays forward Doug McDermott will return for his senior year.

UNMC hosts its 2013 Bike for Sight event this Saturday. Jessica Feilmeier, from UNMC's Opthamology Department, says the purpose of the event is to raise awareness of and support for a vision restoring cataract camp in Addis, Ethiopia. 

The Douglas County Health Center is moving forward with four recommendations to address revenue and efficiencies.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two Omaha police officers fired in an excessive force investigation have filed notices of appeal, indicating they intend to fight to get their jobs back.

Friday is the deadline to register to vote by any other method than in-person for Omaha’s 2013 general election.