Neb. Christmas tree cutting permits to go on sale

CHADRON - Permits will soon be available for those wanting to venture into the Nebraska National Forest to cut their Christmas tree.

Nov 21, 2009 | 4:45 pm | Loading…

Winnebago coach pleads guilty to sex with girl, age 13

OMAHA - A 31-year-old man who coached girls basketball on the Winnebago Indian Reservation has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old girl on his team.

Nov 21, 2009 | 4:40 pm | Loading…

Teen shot by Omaha police in critical condition

Omaha police are trying to determine why a 15-year-old boy started shooting at officers during a traffic stop Friday and whether the officer who shot the boy acted properly.

Nov 21, 2009 | 2:25 pm | Loading…

Carbon monoxide suspected in death of Clay Center pastor

CLAY CENTER - Clay County officials suspect carbon monoxide poisoning caused the death of a longtime Clay Center pastor.

Nov 21, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…

Firm lays off 128 workers in Grand Island

Case New Holland plans to lay off 128 at its combine plant in Grand Island.

Nov 21, 2009 | 1:15 pm | Loading…

Governor recognizes schools

Four Nebraska schools districts have been recognized by Gov. Dave Heineman for doing a good job of involving parents in their children's educations.

Nov 21, 2009 | 12:40 pm | Loading…

Hebron keeping electric system

The south-central Nebraska town of Hebron will continue to run its own electric system and will not turn over the operation to the Nebraska Public Power District.

Nov 21, 2009 | 11:30 am | Loading…

Nebraska Board of Pardons does 'something a little extraordinary'

The other day, a woman sat before the Nebraska Board of Pardons: The attorney general, the secretary of state and the governor.

Nov 21, 2009 | 6:00 am | Loading…

Fairbury packer's recalled beef tests negative for E. coli

Private lab tests of ground beef recalled this week by a Fairbury packer came back negative for E. coli, contradicting an Agriculture Department test that caused the recall.

Nov 21, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

• Related: 90 pounds of Fairbury meat recalled

Supreme Court justice delivers Omaha address

Justice Antonin Scalia delivered the Koley Address at the Creighton University School of Law annual dinner on Friday.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:10 pm | Loading…

NU regents OK Innovation Campus plans

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved business and master plans for Innovation Campus, the research and development campus that soon will begin taking shape at State Fair Park.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:10 pm | Loading…

• Related: Innovation Campus Phase I price tag: $220M
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NU regents open door to expanded stem cell research

A proposal to limit embryonic stem cell research at the University of Nebraska failed to win the approval of the NU Board of Regents Friday.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:00 pm | Loading…

• Related: As pressure mounts, McClurg mum on stem cell vote
• Related: 4 NU regents author resolution to limit stem cell research
• Related: How they voted
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Nelson will vote to begin health debate

Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson announced Friday he will vote for a motion Saturday that clears the way for Senate debate on health care reform.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:40 pm | Loading…

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As promised, Metro Community College sues 5 other Nebraska community colleges

As Metropolitan Community College board members had voted last month to do, the school filed suit Friday against Nebraska's five other community colleges, seeking millions of dollars.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

• Related: Metro Community College's lawsuit (PDF)

Prominent Nebraska horse trainer denies wrongdoing

A year after he was inducted into the Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame, Ashland thoroughbred trainer David Anderson denied Friday he was involved in giving illegal drugs to two horses before they raced at Omaha's Horsemen's Park in July 2009.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:40 pm

Special legislative budget session ends with no vetoes

Gov. Dave Heineman signed three budget bills Friday that would cut funds in a number of areas, including across-the-board cuts for state agencies that could lead to furloughs or layoffs.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:30 pm | Loading…

• Related: Senators will work around Heineman's schedule to wrap up session

Nebraska City man sentenced to prison on meth charge

A Nebraska City man was sentenced Thursday to 11 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute meth.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:05 pm | Loading…

• Related: Cozad man faces prison for sham marriage

Lexington ethanol plant fire produces lawsuit

The owners of a Lexington ethanol plant and their insurer are suing a subsidiary of a Houston-based natural gas provider they say is responsible for an explosion and fire that shut down the plant for weeks.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:55 pm | Loading…

Roger Foster announces candidacy for mayor of Crete

Roger Foster has announced he will run for mayor of Crete.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:50 pm | Loading…