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

Monday Jul 14 | KansasCity.com

As Aquila is sold, $1 million gift for last CEO is revealed

The last remnants of long-struggling Aquila Inc. were split up Monday, but not before its board of directors granted its chief executive officer a parting gift.It was disclosed last year that Richard Green Jr.

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Petition drive deadline nears

On a steamy summer afternoon, some customers walking into Briarhurst True Value Hardware weren't just seeking nuts and bolts, but a chance to keep the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln.

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Related Topix: Seward, NE, Lincoln, NE, Nebraska, Grand Island, NE

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Fourth of July concerts

Nothing gets your soul stirred on the Fourth like a patriotic concert. Here's some suggestions: Patriotic concert Sunday, the Center, Council Bluffs Elaine Peacock and Craig Kruse will perform from 2 p.m. until ...

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Related Topix: Craig, NE, Dodge, NE, Center, NE, Omaha, NE

Sun Jun 22, 2008

KTIC

State treasurer offering free financial seminar

Osborn says that current turmoil in the economy makes it more important than ever for Nebraska families to take better control of their household finances.

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Related Topix: Grand Island, NE, Personal Finance, Retirement

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Activity can help boys deal with grief

The Boy Scouts who survived a tornado that killed four of their fellow Scouts will face a complicated grief, but adults and the community can help, grief experts said.

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Related Topix: Omaha, NE

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Beatrice Daily Sun

Gage County escapes severe weather damage

Gage County survived another night of storms without damage, but as rain fell Thursday night the Big Blue River moved out of its banks causing minor flooding in areas.

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Related Topix: Nemaha County, NE, Auburn, NE, Nemaha, NE, Falls City, NE

Sun Jun 08, 2008

KETV

Tornado Hits Johnson

The National Weather Service said a tornado has been confirmed in southeast Nebraska as a batch of severe storms struck parts of the state on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Weather, Pawnee County, NE

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Action 3 News

Tornado Touches Down in Southeast Nebraska

At least one tornado struck southeast Nebraska on Thursday night, knocking out power to some areas and damaging some farm buildings.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, Weather, Nemaha County, NE, Omaha, NE, Brock, NE

Sun May 18, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

What is it about Indy?

“Part of the appeal (of the movies) is the outstanding craftsmanship”

Autumn Stock can't forget the first movie she saw in a theater. Patrick Siegler of Omaha hones his Indiana Jones look. via Omaha World-Herald

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, River Phoenix, Sean Connery

Thu May 01, 2008

WOWT-TV Omaha

Possible Tornado Causes Damage In Southeast Nebraska

A possible tornado struck the southeast Nebraska village of Johnson just after midnight Friday. via WOWT-TV Omaha

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Related Topix: Nemaha County, NE

Tue Apr 29, 2008

KETV

Residents Work To Clean Up Johnson After EF-1 Tornado

“It was just pouring in last night like it was raining outside. It was terrible”

A tornado hit Johnson overnight, Nemaha County emergency management officials said on Friday morning. via KETV

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Related Topix: Weather

Sun Apr 27, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Storm does damage in Johnson, Neb.; tornado suspected

A suspected tornado struck this southeast Nebraska village just after midnight Friday, damaging the small business district downtown but injuring no one. via Omaha World-Herald

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Related Topix: Nemaha County, NE, Tecumseh, NE, Weather

Fri Apr 25, 2008

KRVN-AM Lexington

Johnson to retire as Peru State president

Johnson has led the southeastern Nebraska college since 1999. College administrator Todd Drew says Johnson led the college through uncertain times and leaves the school well-positioned for the future. via KRVN-AM Lexington

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Related Topix: Peru, NE, Personal Finance, Retirement

KXKT-FM Omaha

Tornado In Southeast Nebraska

Meteorologist Scott Dergan said Friday morning that radar had indicated a tornado near Tecumseh just after midnight. via KXKT-FM Omaha

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Related Topix: Tecumseh, NE, Nemaha County, NE

Tue Apr 08, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Override of veto adds 1.2 cents per gallon

“Today, the Legislature raised taxes on every working family in Nebraska”

With a gallon of regular gasoline now costing about $3.30, the Legislature voted Monday to add on an estimated 1.2 cents per gallon of tax beginning July 1. Some lawmakers argued that imposing a higher tax ... via Omaha World-Herald

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Related Topix: Nelson, NE, Elk Creek, NE, Valentine, NE, Chambers, NE, Platte Center, NE

Fri Feb 22, 2008

FireFightingNews.com

Woman Dies In Auburn Apartment Fire

“Jeremy . . . he saved my little brother's life.”

The beeping of a fire alarm jolted 20-year-old Jeremy Harder as he used his laptop computer in a friend's apartment about 12:45 a.m. Thursday. via FireFightingNews.com

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Related Topix: Nemaha County, NE, Johnson County, NE, Auburn, NE

Sun Feb 03, 2008

Columbus Telegram

Nebraska important in Democrats' race for the nomination

“I said, - Look, I'm going to support whoever shows up,"' Powers told the Associated Press. "Nebraskans deserve a candidate coming and asking for their vote.”

The summer of love - " 1967 - " had given way to a winter of discontent about the continuing morass in Vietnam. via Columbus Telegram

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Related Topix: US News, Nebraska Government, Nebraska, Opinion

Wed Jan 02, 2008

Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska Legislature '08: Road work funding is unresolved

“The solution is probably to come up with some other funding source”

Gasoline tax hikes or general treasury spending appear to be the most popular approaches for Nebraska lawmakers weighing options for resolving a looming shortfall in state highway construction dollars. via Omaha World-Herald

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Related Topix: Craig, NE, Chambers, NE, Omaha, NE, Elk Creek, NE, Friend, NE

Tue Dec 11, 2007

Grand Island Independent

Southeastern Nebraska hit hard by ice

“Right now in the Omaha area we had a mix that was mostly sleet”

A massive storm system that gripped much of the southern Plains is blamed for one death in south-central Nebraska and for causing power outages affecting thousands of people in the southeastern part of the ... via Grand Island Independent

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Related Topix: Kearney, NE, Buffalo County, NE, Ravenna, NE, Nemaha, NE, Beatrice, NE

Mon Nov 26, 2007

Lincoln Journal Star

Emerald ash borer could destroy over 2 million trees

“It isn't selective. It kills all ages, all sizes, and all species of ash trees”

The emerald ash borer is a metallic green bug with a voracious appetite for healthy ash trees. via Lincoln Journal Star

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Related Topix: Wayne, NE

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