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• Man assaulted and robbed

  21-05-2017 17:07
  
  A man was beaten with a club like object and robbed early Sunday morning, around 3:30 a.m. to 4 a.m, near 10th and G streets. The victim said a person who he knows, came to his door demanding money that he owed him. He then began beating the 56-year-old male victim. They then where went to a nearby ATM where cash was withdrawn and taken by the suspect. Police are disclosing a description of the perpetrator because he has already been identified and the incident is under investigati...
  
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• Dollar General robbed

  21-05-2017 17:00
  
  The Dollar General near 14th and Superior streets was robbed by a man brandishing a handgun and what appeared to be a taser-like object. He threatened two employees and demanded cash, which he got along with the two cellphones from the employees. The suspect is described as a white male between 50 and 60-years-old with dark hair and a mustache. Employees say he walked around the store and asked to use the bathroom before robbing the store. The man also appeared to have a flashlight...
  
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• Ceremony honors four National Guard soldiers

  21-05-2017 01:47
  
  At the Nebraska National Guard Saturday, four soldiers were honored for their role in rescuing another wounded soldier under heavy fire in Afghanistan during a mission back in February. 
  
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• Fourth Annual Big Red Challenge

  21-05-2017 00:18
  
  The fourth annual Big Red Challenge went on despite some wet conditions. Around 1,200 military veterans, police, firefighters, children and people from all walks of life competed the Big Red Challenge. The race raises awareness for veterans and honors their service. Race Organizer, Seth Chambers, said, "It was founded by two university students who wanted to help veterans transition back from military life." The race consisted of a 5-K, two 10-K's, and even a push-up and...
  
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