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Gov. Jim Pillen will undergo procedure to help treat his broken ribs after he fell while horseback riding with his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter near Columbus on Sunday.Pillen's office said his recovery at Nebraska Medicine "has progressed well," and there are no new issues.He suffered an injury to his spleen, kidney, lungs, and a minor fracture on a vertebrae on his spine as well as multiple fractured ribs.The broken ribs are the main focus of his treatment, according to his office, so he will undergo a rib fixation procedure that will stabilize the broken ribs using metal plates."It will promote stronger long-term healing of the ribs, assist with pain management during the recovery process and reduce the odds of complications. Based on the Governor's health profile and active lifestyle, his doctors consider him an ideal candidate for this procedure," said his office.The procedure was scheduled for Christmas Day, and it was expected to last about four hours. He will stay at the hospital several days to recover.Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly will be the acting Governor during the procedure because of the anesthesia.The Governor's office is expected to provide an update after the procedure is complete and Pillen talks with his doctors. Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7

It's a rare year where Christmas coincides with the first day of Hannukah. Chabad of Nebraska celebrated by lighting a Cornhusker menorah.Community members gathered at Stinson Park and kept hostages of the conflict overseas in their thoughts. "We have them in mind, and we have in mind all the personal challenges we have, communal and global challenges we have, and we realize these candles actually make a difference," Rabbi Mendel Katzman

OMAHA, Neb. — The Jewish community spread holiday joy with people working on Wednesday, away from their families, to save and protect Omaha's citizens.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Gov. Jim Pillen is recovering from surgery to help treat his broken ribs after he fell while horseback riding with his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter near Columbus on Sunday.

NORFOLK, Neb. — Firefighters have extinguished a fire Thursday morning at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska, according to an announcement from the hospital.

More clouds and fog in the Omaha metro OMAHA, Neb. — More clouds and fog in the Omaha metro tonight and Friday.

Nebraska athletics broke ground on a new track and field complex. The University said the $10.5 million project will elevate the school's track and field capabilities.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said he expects the football team to win the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — Douglas County Health Department is seeing its highest number of whooping cough cases in 12 years.