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Wildfire season has started early and already killed at least 1 person

Wildfires in Arizona, Nebraska, and New Mexico have burned 150,000 acres of land, destroyed structures, and forced thousands from their homes.

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Omaha voters to decide six bond measures totaling $260 million on May 10; May 2 is the early voting ballot request deadline

In Omaha, Nebraska, voters will decide six bond questions totaling $260.3 million on May 10. The questions include a $120 million continuation of the street preservation bond issue that voters approved in 2020. The other five bond questions total $140.3 million and concern:

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Firefighters work to stop Nebraska wildfire that's killed 1

Officials say firefighters are taking advantage of higher humidity and calmer winds Monday to try to contain a wildfire in rural southwestern Nebraska that has killed one person and injured at least 15 firefighters

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Giants ‘showing a lot of interest’ in Nebraska OL Cameron Jurgens

The New York Giants are showing significant interest in Nebraska OL Cameron Jurgens and Tennessee-Chattanooga OL Cole Strange.

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1 dead as fires force thousands to flee as "dangerously early" season hits several U.S. states

New Mexico's governor has signed an emergency declaration for 33 drought-affected counties.

Axios

One dead and at least three hurt in Nebraska wildfires

Authorities say wind-driven wildfires sweeping through parts of Nebraska contributed to the death of one person and injured at least three firefighters

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One dead and thousands forced to flee as wildfires sweep across US

One person killed in Nebraska, while hundreds of structures damaged in New Mexico, where thousands forced to leave

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2022 NFL Draft Scouting Report: WR Wan’Dale Robinson, Kentucky

Wan'Dale Robinson enters NFL draft after tearing up SEC secondaries last year.

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Rams 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Cam Taylor-Britt (CB, Nebraska)

Cornerback is a glaring need for the Rams and Cam Taylor-Britt out of Nebraska could be an option in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL draft.

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Former US Rep. Brad Ashford of Nebraska dead at 72

Former U.S. Rep. Brad Ashford, a Democrat who served one term representing Nebraska's Omaha-centered district, has died

The Independent UK

States scale back food stamp benefits even as prices soar

Month by month, more of the roughly 40 million Americans who get help buying groceries through the federal food stamp program are seeing their benefits plunge

The Independent UK

8 women accuse Nebraska GOPer of groping

"Sexual assault is criminal behavior and should disqualify anyone from elected leadership," GOP governor says

Salon

Alabama, Oregon Lead Critical Visitor Slate on Biggest Spring Game Weekend

The biggest spring visit slate of games is leading to critical prospect visits from coast to coast

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Raiders select Nebraska IOL Cam Jurgens in latest 2022 NFL Mock Draft

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Nebraska GOP governor hopeful accused of groping women

A top Republican candidate for Nebraska governor is facing an onslaught of criticism after several women, including a GOP state lawmaker, alleged that he groped them at public events and forcibly kissed one woman

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GOP candidate Charles Herbster accused of groping several women, including Nebraska state senator, report says

The allegations against the gubernatorial GOP candidate span from 2017 to 2022, the Nebraska Examiner reported

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Nebraska legislature sends constitutional amendment to voters to authorize local governments to develop commercial air travel

On April 12, the Nebraska legislature voted to send a constitutional amendment to the ballot authorizing any city, county, or other political subdivision that operates an airport to spend revenue to develop commercial air travel at the local airport.

Los Angeles Times

College football storylines: Is Lane Kiffin or Lincoln Riley the transfer portal king?

LOS ANGELES — Spring practices have delivered the first glimpse of how college football rosters altered by high-profile transfers and coaching changes could shape the upcoming college football season. Here are some top storylines to watch as teams prepare for the 2022-23 season:

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Mel Kiper projects DB to 49ers in updated mock draft

A versatile defensive back prospect with tons of speed went to the #49ers in Mel Kiper's 2-round mock.

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Google To Invest $9.5B Across US Offices, Data Centers

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google looks to invest $9.5 billion across its U.S. offices and data centers in 2022. In 2021, Google looked to invest $7 billion in the initiative. Google will open a new office in Atlanta in 2022 and expand its data center in Storey County, Nevada. The investment aims to create at…

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Buffett Resisted Goldman Fee for $11.6B Alleghany Acquisition: Reuters

According to a recent regulatory filing, Warren Buffett needed just two weeks to put together Berkshire Hathaway Inc's (NYSE: BRK-B) $11.6 billion takeover of Alleghany Corporation (NYSE:Y), the insurer's largest acquisition in six years, despite his refusal to pay the insurer's banking charge, reports Reuters. Alleghany's Chief Executive Officer Joseph Brandon met with Buffett for dinner…

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Education proposal at center of primary for Nebraska State Board of Education

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Packers host official pre-draft visit with Nebraska WR Samori Toure

Nebraska WR Samori Toure joined the list of players to go on an official pre-draft visit with the Green Bay Packers.

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Twenty-one states sue Biden administration over public transport mask mandate

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R), joined by 20 Republican and Democratic attorneys general, filed a lawsuit on March 29, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida that aims to end the Biden administration’s federal mask mandate for public transport. The mandate, issued by…

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Broncos host center Cam Jurgens on pre-draft visit

Cam Jurgens was a three-year starter at Nebraska.

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