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Local news for Bennington, NE continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday Sep 4 | Omaha World-Herald

Lifesaving surgeon has undergone four open-heart surgeries

Dr. Marcus Balters understands what it's like to put his life in a surgeon's hands.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Nursing, Creighton University, Hypertension, Health, Creighton, NE

Tue Sep 02, 2008

The Papillion Times

Second fatal crash of holiday weekend occurs near outlet mall

The Sarpy County Sheriff Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at Highway 6 and R & R Road, just south of Gretna near the Nebraska Crossing Factory Stores, last Saturday at 8 a.m. Two vehicles were ...

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Related Topix: Gretna, NE, Sarpy County, NE, Nebraska, Omaha, NE

Fri Aug 29, 2008

KOLN-TV Lincoln

Kindergartner Left on School Bus

A 5-year-old girl left on a Bennington school bus walked part of the way home alone before being picked up by the superintendent.

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Wed Aug 27, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Suspended Husker player's trial continues with alleged victim's testimony

A 23-year-old Lincoln woman said Tuesday that she was standing in a nook of a downtown bar the night of March 7 when she suddenly felt someone reach under her dress from behind and fondle her.

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Related Topix: Lancaster County, NE, Lincoln, NE, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Fri Aug 08, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

New students not left high and dry

Tuesday Aug. 12 - Bellevue, Ralston Wednesday Aug. 13 -Millard, Westside, South Sarpy District No.

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Related Topix: Gretna, NE, Ralston, NE, Bellevue, NE, Omaha, NE

Mon Jul 28, 2008

American Recycler

Recycling services expanded in Omaha, Nebraska

RecycleBankTM, a rewards program that motivates people to recycle, has begun service to households in the Omaha, Nebraska area and has seen a more than 100 percent increase in recycling in one month.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, Omaha, NE, Science / Technology, RFID News

Sat Jul 26, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Bennington man killed in early morning car accident, three injured

A 19-year-old Bennington man was killed early this morning in a one-car crash on U.S. Highway 6 near Gretna, the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office said.

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Related Topix: Gretna, NE, Sarpy County, NE

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Gothenburg Times

Special delivery

National Pony Express Association president Les Bennington of Wyoming joined members of the local Pony Express club at a stop in Gothenburg Thursday during the 148th anniversary re-ride of the famous Pony ...

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Related Topix: Gothenburg, NE

Wed Jun 25, 2008

KETV

Soaking Rain Floods Some Streets, Fields

Areas of Douglas County flooded on Tuesday afternoon. Rain that started early Tuesday morning stuck around eastern Nebraska and now creeks and streams are threatening to flood their banks.

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Related Topix: Valley, NE, Douglas County, NE, Nebraska, Omaha, NE

Thu Jun 19, 2008

WOWT-TV Omaha

Moving Tribute Reaches Heartland

For many people, especially veterans, a visit the Vietnam War Memorial is an emotional experience.

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Related Topix: Elkhorn, NE

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

The latest: Fire damages Washington County home

More than 10,000 gallons of water was trucked into Washington, Neb., Sunday morning to fight a house fire at 18702 Green St., said Bennington Fire Chief Jeff Carlsen.

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Related Topix: Washington County, NE, Washington, NE, Kennard, NE, Boys Town, NE

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Action 3 News

Three Suspects Smashing into Cars in Bennington

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is alerting people in the Bennington area that someone is smashing car windows and taking car stereos, purses and other valuables.

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Related Topix: Douglas County, NE, Honda Accord, Honda

Sat May 31, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Live Updates: Reports from the storm-tossed Midlands

Residents were sandbagging Thursday night when they realized they couldn't hold back Elm Creek, which runs through the center of this small northeast Nebraska town.

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Related Topix: Farnam, NE, Chalco, NE, Bellevue, NE, Lindsay, NE, Hamilton County, NE

Thu May 22, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Smaller cars become a hot item

Trucks and sport utility vehicles are quickly falling out of favor in the face of high gas prices, with dealerships this spring selling more fuel-efficient, smaller cars.

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Related Topix: Automakers, Ford Motor, Auto Dealers

Fri May 02, 2008

WOWT-TV Omaha

Bennington Eyes Annexation

Bennington is looking into the possibility that it may one day be annexed by Omaha and it's an idea that is up for discussion tonight. via WOWT-TV Omaha

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE, Elkhorn, NE

Wed Apr 30, 2008

Action 3 News

Husker Football Player to Stand Trial in July

A Husker football player will go to trial this summer on sexual assault charges. via Action 3 News

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Mon Apr 28, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Kindergarten growing pains

“It really hasn't affected what we do in the classroom”

Kindergarten teacher Heather Bryan knows she must make her class work no matter how many students she has. via Omaha World-Herald

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Related Topix: Schuyler, NE, Grand Island, NE, Lincoln, NE, Elkhorn, NE

Fri Apr 11, 2008

KETV

Four Vie For District 39 Seat

“I'm real big on local control and believe that's the best way to accomplish what we need to, especially in education”

Voters in District 39 will be electing a new state senator this fall. Sen. Dwite Pedersen has represented the district since 1992 but is barred from running for re-election by term limits. via KETV

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Related Topix: Douglas County, NE, Washington County, NE, Family, Kids, Elkhorn, NE

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

OPS, others get funding, drop lawsuit

“This is pretty good policy going forward”

The Omaha Public Schools are getting the major financial changes they sought through this year's state aid overhaul - signed into law Wednesday - and last year's metrowide learning community law. via Omaha World-Herald

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Related Topix: Grand Island, NE, Sioux City, IA Metro, South Sioux City, NE, Elkhorn, NE

Tue Apr 01, 2008

WOWT-TV Omaha

Accidents Fuel Highway Safety Concerns

“I guess being scared makes us maybe more cautious.”

After some serious crashes west of Bennington, residents are fed up, saying two-lane Highway 36 is dangerous and improvements need to be made. via WOWT-TV Omaha

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Bennington, Nebraska is located in Douglas County and is part of the Omaha, NE Metro Area. Zip codes in Bennington, NE include 68007.

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