Nebraska News
Neb. regents don't change stem-cell research rules
OMAHA, Neb. -- The University of Nebraska's governing board has failed to further limit embryonic stem-cell research at the university.
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:15 pm | Loading…
Neb. governor signs budget-cutting package
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has approved a massive package of spending cuts to close a $334 million budget gap caused by lower-than-expected state revenue.
Nov 20, 2009 | 10:50 am | Loading…
Law enforcement asking for information surrounding disappearance and death of Norfolk woman
PIERCE, Neb -- Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's cooperation in providing information surrounding the disappearance and death of Lacey Anderson, a 19-year-old Norfolk woman, who disappeared in August. Her body was found Nov. 14.
Nov 20, 2009 | 10:45 am | Loading…
Nebraska lawmakers approve budget-cutting plan
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska lawmakers gave overwhelming approval to a massive package of state budget cuts, the consequences of which may not be known for two months.
Nov 20, 2009 | 10:20 am | Loading…
Nebraska patrol asking motorists to buckle up
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol will be stepping up enforcement as part of a national campaign emphasizing seat belt use and keeping holiday travelers safe. The patrol will participate in the nationwide "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which kicks off Monday an…
Nov 20, 2009 | 8:15 am | Loading…
University of Neb. settles lawsuit over firing
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A woman who sued the University of Nebraska last year saying the school fired her because she is a witch has agreed to settle the case for $40,000.
Nov 19, 2009 | 9:20 pm | Loading…
Neb. officials report 1 more flu-related death
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska health officials say another person who had the swine flu has died.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:05 pm | Loading…
Some of Neb. lawmakers' funds shielded from cuts
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- As Nebraska lawmakers make budget cuts that could reduce services and lead to layoffs, they may be protecting themselves from similar consequences.
Nov 18, 2009 | 5:40 pm | Loading…
Nebraska lawmakers breeze through budget cuts package
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers made solving the state's worst fiscal crisis in recent memory look easy Tuesday, breezing through a massive package of budget cuts in about two hours without a single "no" vote. Lawmakers must still vote twice more on the proposal to …
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:05 am | Loading…
Neb. governor mostly satisfied with budget plan
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- There may be a few points of disagreement, but Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman says he generally agrees with the massive budget-cutting package being debated by lawmakers.
Nov 17, 2009 | 5:10 pm | Loading…
Investigators probing breach of Neb. state database
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- An investigation is under way after someone hacked into the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court database and may have stolen personal information.
Nov 17, 2009 | 5:10 pm | Loading…
Cedar County to dedicate courthouse
HARTINGTON, Neb. -- Cedar County officials will dedicate the Cedar County Courthouse complex with a ceremony and open house Friday.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:35 am | Loading…
Plains Writers Series features three generations of poetry
WAYNE, Neb. -- The Wayne State College Language and Literature Department, the School of Arts and Humanites and WSC Press will host the Plains Writers Series on Thursday.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:25 am | Loading…
Nebraska judicial officials to examine court needs
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — State judicial officials are scheduled to hold their annual meeting to determine whether changes are needed to balance court caseloads. The Dec. 15 hearing will be held by way of video conferencing from the state Capitol with links to sites in Scottsblu…
Nov 17, 2009 | 8:00 am | Loading…
USDA says Nebraska corn harvest nearly half done
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Another relatively warm and dry week in Nebraska let farmers make up some harvest time. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that as of Sunday, the corn harvest was 48 percent complete and three weeks behind average. Grain moisture levels remain high…
Nov 17, 2009 | 7:15 am | Loading…
Neb. spending cuts set for debate by lawmakers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A massive package of spending cuts to close a $334 million state-budget gap is now in the hands of Nebraska lawmakers.
Nov 16, 2009 | 4:40 pm | Loading…
Hunters find body in northeast Nebraska
PIERCE, Neb. -- Authorities say a human body found by deer hunters in northeast Nebraska over the weekend is that of a missing Norfolk woman.
Nov 16, 2009 | 3:30 pm | Loading…
Stolen Nebraska grain cart found at Mo. equipment auction
COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) -- A 47-year-old Clarkson man is in custody, accused of stealing a grain cart sitting in an east-central Nebraska pasture and trying to sell it at an auction 350 miles away.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:20 am | Loading…
Report: Psychiatrists atop Neb. state payroll
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A report from the Nebraska state auditor says psychiatrists and college officials are the highest-paid state government employees.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:10 am | Loading…
Wayne State to sponsor forum on health care reform
WAYNE, Neb. -- Wayne State College's American Democracy Project and the Wayne Political Union will present a forum about health care reform.
Nov 16, 2009 | 9:40 am | Loading…
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