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The 3-year-old Rat Terrier doubles as a work dog and family pet for K9 Bed Bug Detection.

Griselda Cortez aspires to be accepted in the English community but struggles with the difficult task of learning a new language.

On Dec. 17, the Center for People in Need will start a three day gift giveaway for low-income parents to give to their children for Christmas.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society shared stories of failures and successes with DNA testing on Dec. 13.

UNL’s new Center for Civic Engagement helps connect students to volunteering and other civic engagement opportunities

Biosystems engineering students gathered at the East Campus union to race edible cars as a final exam.

A UNL icon, the Squeegee gas station is closing on Dec. 16 after 15 years.

Never has there been a worse time to park illegally in downtown Lincoln.

Despite new online threats, users can still protect themselves.

The many complaints of the Occupy movement might obscure its main message: to open a dialogue about the state of the political system.

Students travel to Mali, Africa to help with energy crisis.

Student study habits are broken up by Thanksgiving right before finals.

Department of Labor says it wants to ensure young workers are safe

UNL police talk about the latest campus crime stats.

Refugee resettlement in Lincoln offers helping hand.

Pershing Auditorium has dominated Lincoln’s concert scene for 55 years but its reign could come to an end in 2014.

Programs like the LINC program and others exist to help smooth the process.

Gov. Dave Heineman & many Nebraska residents are questioning last summer’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River flood management.

The drive aims to combat hunger and provide meals for all throughout the holidays.

Local movement was started on Facebook.

After being diagnosed with throat cancer, Paul Zanderholm, a caricature artist, finds ways to talk.

Some Nebraskans believe repeat DUI offenders should face tougher penalties.

Family literacy classes teach English, culture lessons to immigrant parents.

An Occupy Lincoln protester gives his opinion on troubles faced by Occupy Denver.

Dr. John Bertoni shared information about Parkinson’s disease at a special luncheon on November 15.

The UNL Health Center’s Wellness booth gives information on men’s health awareness and physical therapy.

Local program teaches elementary school girls through exercise.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Health Center wants men to be healthier.

The Breslow Ice Center is slated to start construction by mid-late 2012.

The Food Bank of Lincoln has many distribution sites in Southeast Nebraska.

A smaller group of protesters turned out for the Oct. 29 Occupy Lincoln march.

As winter nears, occupy supporters brace for the elements.

The UNL Quilt Museum exhibits world-class quilts with the largest collection in the world.

Decline in welfare services taxes parents, attorneys and judges

Matt Talbot kitchen feeds hundreds of people a day.

Don and Pauline Andersen teach country and ballroom dancing lessons for 4 weeks, twice a year.

The state’s first ‘deer fence’ along Interstate-80 attempts to keep deer off the roads

The health center is offering free flu shots to students for the first time.

Harvest equipment is sparking wildfires across Nebraska.

Session began Nov.1 at the Capitol, lasting less than 20 minutes

Seminar series focuses on building creativity to invigorate businesses and organizations.

Expert says inflation rates show significant impact on crime.

The first special session lasted 16 minutes but will reconvene Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Conference explores Nebraska’s initiative to increase broadband connectivity

UNL decides to provide free flu shots this year to benefit students and encourage higher participation.

Occupy Lincoln protestors look to voice their opinions to fight consumerism.

To avoid a flu spike at UNL, the Health Center is giving free flu shots to students.

Drought frequency and severity is increasing, but few people understand its impact.

Wauneta Bennett moves into Brentwood assisted living and shares about her new life transition.

Lincoln reacts to the U.S. military’s repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Mark Mathabane encourages students to learn from ills of apartheid.

A group of students and enthusiasts attended a public lecture on African-American quilting at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum on UNL’s East Campus Wednesday.

Engineering students build a Formula One version.

Repairs to fix defective construction on four Antelope Valley Project bridges is underway.

City Council voted Monday to increase StarTran fares.

This summer’s Missouri River flooding has had an emotional impact on many Nebraska farm families.

Changes to Facebook make users decide how they use social networking.

Gilles Basset is considered a vitamin K expert and has been published in top scientific journals.

Pine Cove Christian Camp offers 10 youth and family camps throughout the summer.

World Food Prize winner and ag scientist speaks on East Campus.

UNL Greeks spent all week building the works of art.

Michigan professor: Take each task one at time.

Underground work to be completed during season.

Recruiters at the UNL Engineering Career Fair didn’t think much of the Big Ten conference switch.

Grants for over $1 million provide more money for students and faculty to study abroad.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln career fair allows students to meet potential employers and practice their interview skills.

Whittier Building experiment looks promising.

Soon, finding a parking spot at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln could be a bigger frustration.

The public art will be unveiled in October.

Hundreds gather at the Pershing Center to voice their opinions on the controversial pipeline.

Academic, leisure and sport organizations had booths with freebies to give potential new members.

Three whistleblowers and an investigative journalist met for an hour-long panel discussion at the Lied Center.

Nebraskans testify at a public hearing for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.

Professor and author says traditional landscaping often disrupts the ecological balance.

University also appeared on “Least Debt” list

Susan Poulton has a passion for digital media.

Teresa Scanlan’s message targeted at Lincoln youth.

Public transportation via bus in Lincoln could face a reduction in operating hours.

Mayor Chris Beutler’s proposed budget would cut library hours and staff.

Check out NewsNetNebraska’s Kyleigh Ostendorf live tweeting from BryanLGH West by clicking here.

Mike Kaptik is presents his vision for University Housing’s role in engaging students.

Residents’ common sense approaches to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline clash

NewsNetNebraska reporter Michael Bamesberger tweets live updates from the board meeting at Lincoln Community Foundation Building.

Freshman and their parents learn what to expect during the first year of college.

Gere Library presents a night sky viewing with volunteers from Hyde Observatory.

The Irvingdale Neighborhood Association hosts its eighth-annual weekly shows in Stransky Park

With new firework laws, shoppers and tent owners reflect on business in 2011.

Check out News Net Nebraska’s Cole Miller live tweeting by clicking here.

The Egg & I breakfast restaurant will open in September

Local spraypark becoming a popular alternative for parents

Two years after marrying in Iowa, Bambi Smith and Sarah Fentress still don’t have full married rights in Nebraska.

Brenda Schwery, owner of Maid to Please creates Aiding Angels, a cleaning foundation for cancer patients.

Few get married before the average age, and those who do are more likely to divorce.

As firework tents pop up in and around Lincoln, shoppers see new firecrackers.

Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom sponsor rally of Tea Party Patriots at Walnut Grove Park in Omaha on July 3, 2011

Live report from Fort Atkinson, Nebraska, where Fourth of July celebrations include reenactments of American life in 1776.

Fireworks sales rise with interstate closing and new Nebraska laws

Lincoln’s Farmer’s Market is packed with attenders kicking off the Fourth of July weekend.

Check out a full social media recap of the morning’s Big Ten celebration.

Lincoln residents look to boot camps for a sweaty, intense but rewarding workout.