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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.

A recent report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that over the past 15 years, the United States has reached a low in incarcerating youth. 

The Omaha Press Club is the site of a Mayoral Debate this Friday at Noon with candidates Jean Stothert and incumbent Mayor Jim Suttle.

The City of Omaha is installing 400 smart parking meters.