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Sheriff office break-in thwarted
Officers in Beatrice talked a man into dropping the pry bar he was brandishing, then arrested him for breaking into the sheriff's department offices.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating 60 years of its rural housing program, and now they're commemorating the first group home they've ever funded.
Soy biodiesel plant in Neb. closes
Nebraska's only commercial-size soybean biodiesel plant has closed, and officials involved in the operation said federal or state incentives might be needed to help get it reopened.
Bad news for Nebraska workers has been good news for at least some parts of state government.
Expert's criticisms draw heated ...
Nebraska's developmental disabilities director lashed out Friday at the independent expert overseeing efforts to improve the troubled Beatrice State Developmental Center.
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Anita Oltmans pauses by cattle she works with at Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Neb.
Beatrice, Neb., plant calling back 61 workers
A Beatrice plant is calling back more than five dozen workers from furlough. Store Kraft says the plant payroll will be back at 160 within six weeks.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and one way to celebrate is to get together with fellow survivors and family members that lost someone to breast cancer.
Kansan faces up to 5 years in Nebraska prison
A Kansas man who had escaped briefly from a Gage County deputy has pleaded guilty and faces up to five years in prison when he's sentenced next month.
The Izaak Walton League of Fremont, Neb., will have a fundraising bike ride Saturday.
Beatrice State Developmental Center
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Beatrice center nears losing funds
Nebraska on Friday moved closer to losing $25 million a year in federal Medicaid funding for the Beatrice State Developmental Center.
Homeowner creates perfect addition to property
It's in the process of becoming a dream come true. The idea began about seven years ago, when Paula Sheagley learned the property in the 600 block of Reynolds was for sale by the Benedictine Society.
The Food Network show "Unwrapped" planned to send a film crew to the Beatrice Bakery Co.
Man sought on child-abuse warrant found in Omaha
Beatrice police say a man sought in connection with the death of his girlfriend's 14-week-old daughter has been captured in Omaha.
Omahan arrested in baby's death
A 30-year-old Omaha man was arrested Wednesday morning on a warrant charging him with felony child abuse in connection with the death of his girlfriend's 14-week-old daughter in Beatrice, Neb.
Infant Dies, Man Wanted On Child Abuse Charge
Beatrice police are searching for a man who they suspect played a role in the death of a 14-month-old child on Sept.
Beatrice, Neb., manufacturing plant to furlough 60
A Beatrice manufacturing plant will temporarily lay off 60 employees beginning next week because of slowing sales.
Memorial Fund Established for Officer
A memorial fund has been established for an Officer Christopher Johnson of the Platte County, Nebraska sheriffa s department.
All is calm at Fortenberry town hall
Beatrice, Neb., restaurant owner Kate Ratigan said she'd be forced to close the trendy Black Crow if she was forced to provide health insurance for her 12 employees as well as her own family.