(OMAHA WORLD HERALD) The Omaha World-Herald reports, "Ice along the Platte River has tested thick enough to warrant watching but not to cause immediate alarm, officials said Thursday. Record snow cover and near-record cold have raised concerns about flooding that could occur if a major rain or rapid snowmelt were to churn up ice-choked rivers." Read more at: http://www.omaha.com/article/20100115/NEWS01/701159903/1009.