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Douglas County precinct changes called a 'disaster'
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:13:40 -0700
OMAHA – Douglas County's election chief says, however, the number of complaints is in line with past votes.
Douglas County To Decide Between Budget Cuts Or Tax Hikes
Sun, 13 May 2012 12:24:55 -0700
Property taxes might be on the verge of going up. Douglas County is projected to be three to five million dollars short this upcoming fiscal year. The County Commissioners can either cut from the budget or raise property taxes.
County To Look Into Voter Complaints
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:31:43 -0700
Voters throughout Douglas County saw some changes for Tuesday’s Nebraska Primary. In an effort to save resources, polling places were combined or eliminated. Despite the notices there were some “hiccups” and in one part of town, where more people have a difficult time finding transportation, there were complaints.
Neb. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Omaha tax
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:32:08 -0700
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to Omaha's 2.5 percent dining tax on all restaurants within city limits.The appeal came from two Omaha restaurants and restaurant owner Anthony ...
Alarm device leads to arrest of suspected copper thieves
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700
An alarm device manufactured by an area company has led to the arrest of two Omaha men suspected of stealing copper wire from center pivot irrigation.
AP NewsAlert
Tue, 15 May 2012 19:50:27 -0700
Nebraska Democrats choose Kerrey to run for old Senate job, setting up battleground fall race.
For ex-Huskers, no Hall of Fame this year
Tue, 15 May 2012 19:07:11 -0700
Among those passed over on the ballot of 76 players were former Nebraska stars Tommie Frazier, Eric Crouch and Trev Alberts.
Midlands teams ousted at NAIA tournaments
Tue, 15 May 2012 19:30:34 -0700
No. 13 SCAD Savannah (Ga.) shut out Nebraska Wesleyan 9-0 in the first round of the NAIA women's tennis tournament on Tuesday. Wesleyan finishes the season 12-10. The Hastings men were swept 9-0 in the first round by Lindsey...
GOP voters head to polls for Neb. US Senate race
Tue, 15 May 2012 13:34:13 -0700
County election commissioners across Nebraska say primary turnout appears to be about the same as previous elections.
Authority has new director
Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:41 -0700
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Carmelita Douglas is the Youngstown