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After an Ohio derailment spewed toxic chemicals and forced a towns evacuation, Nebraska lawmakers are being urged to protect public safety by requiring at least two crew members on trains.

Three top handicappers share their approach to betting on the 14 Breeders' Cup world championship races, scheduled Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland.

Registration for Thoroughbred racing’s biggest live-money handicapping tournament, the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC), is now open.

The bill would create a map of broadband services across Nebraska that the state could use when awarding grants for projects intended to improve internet service.

MATT OLBERDING Lincoln Journal Star Unprecedented winter weather in Texas has caused oil and gas prices to rise.The frigid temperatures increased fuel demand but also halted wells and refineries across the state. Texas rare cold snap left millions without power last night in controlled outages.  Black Hills Energy customers in Nebraska are facing some significant rate increases to pay for costs the company incurred to keep furnaces and fireplaces running during the extreme col...

Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska Public Service Commissioners (PSC), Tuesday elected leadership positions for the coming year. Elected Commission Chair, was District one Commissioner Dan Watermeier. District one is comprised of eight counties in southeastern Nebraska. Commissioner Watermeier, of Syracuse, is in the 3 rd year of a six-year term. Elected Vice Chair, was Commissioner Tim Schram. A commissioner since 2006, Schram represents District three, which covers Sarpy, Saunders, Washington and ...

By a vote of four-to-one, the Nebraska Public Service Commission this past week approved entering into a contract with Lumen (formerly CenturyLink) to provide Next Generation 911 (NG911) services. “I’d like to thank everyone involved in this process for their support,” said District 3, Commissioner Tim Schram. “This is a collaborative effort and we are [...]

The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago Judge Platt Rogers is of the opinion that a railroad into Northwestern Colorado is the most important line that Denver men could project for the coming year. Perry Spurlock and Mary J. Watkin were quietly married by Justice Mow last Friday evening. Perry’s host of friends wish him and his bride long life, happiness and prosperity. Albert C. Ellison and May Smith were married by Justice Mow on Sunday evening last. Everybody — and especially upriver people ...