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Recent warm weather has helped Nebraska farmers make good progress on their corn and sorghum harvests, but they remain behind schedule.
Nebraska's Alex Henery says he always looks forward to kicking in the thin air at Colorado.
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed into law $334 million in budget reductions on Friday, after lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the cuts during an emergency session in which there was little disagreement over how to close the largest budget gap in recent memory.
The University of Nebraska's governing board on Friday voted not to place tighter restrictions on embryonic stem cell research than those outlined under federal guidelines, which were expanded after President Barack Obama took office.
Manufactured home and modular building maker Champion Enterprises Inc. says it is not planning any layoffs at its York, Neb., plant as part of its restructuring.
As Nebraska lawmakers slash government-agency budgets, which could reduce services and lead to layoffs this year and next, they may be sparing their own arm of government similar consequences.
A Nebraska company says it has recovered the 90 pounds of ground beef listed in a federal recall report because of possible E. coli contamination.
Another relatively warm and dry week in Nebraska let farmers make up some harvest time.
Roy Helu Jr. ran for 156 yards and three touchdowns, helping Nebraska move into a tie atop the Big 12 North with a 31-17 victory over Kansas on Saturday.
An April trial date has been set for a Nebraska man accused of luring elderly investors under false pretenses and using some of their money to buy luxury items.
Nebraska's oft-criticized safety net for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities may get a small funding increase next year despite Gov. Dave Heineman's recommendation to keep funding flat.
Nebraska tax revenue in October rebounded after a dismal September that prompted a special legislative session to cut the state budget, but collections still fell below official projections.
A year after raising electric rates an average 14.5 percent, the Omaha Public Power District is considering a residential rate increase of 4.9 percent more.
The latest federal forecast shows no change in expectations for a record Nebraska corn crop.
People trying to fight through the economic downturn by earning college degrees may soon find them harder to afford in Nebraska.
Nebraska lawmakers are having trouble following directions during the special legislative session intended to cut $334 million from the two-year state budget.
LINCOLN, Neb. - Matt O’Hanlon had three of Nebraska’s five interceptions against Landry Jones and the Cornhuskers squeezed enough production out of their struggling offense to upset No. 20 Oklahoma 10-3 on Saturday night.
Matt O'Hanlon had three of Nebraska's five interceptions against Landry Jones and the Cornhuskers squeezed enough production out of their struggling offense to upset No. 20 Oklahoma 10-3 on Saturday night.
Two Nebraska banks have obtained federal loan guarantees through the U.S Department of Agriculture, which is using federal stimulus funding.
Pollsters say economic worries may have contributed to a decline in rural Nebraskans' views of their communities.
Complaints from Nebraska farmers and agriculture groups about using checkoff dollars to help balance the state budget appear to have worked.
Nebraska lawmakers have only one more day to introduce bills in their budget-cutting special session.
To hear directors of some state agencies tell it, managing Nebraska's worst fiscal crisis in recent memory isn't that big of a deal. Others tell a totally different story, one of significant cutbacks in services.
Nebraska star nose tackle Ndamukong (en-DOM-uh-ken) Suh (SOO) has been ticketed for negligent driving after he hit three parked cars on a narrow Lincoln street.
Nebraska Wins Big 12 North CrownLincoln - Lots of defense. Success on special teams, and enough offense to notch another win.
Huskers too strong for KansasLAWRENCE, Kan. – You didn't expect it to be easy, did you? It certainly wasn't for the Huskers on Saturday afternoon. But Nebraska will offer no apologies for a 31-17 win against Kansas that puts the Huskers atop the Big 12 North. Way to go Huskers!
Tom Osborne's wise choiceBecause of a decision made by Osborne, Bo Pelini is bringing some old-style Southeast Conference toughness into a Big 12 Conference that has gone soft in recent years. Pelini, who has seen the best football that the SEC has to offer, may be trending toward a Nick Saban model.
Reflections on Vietnam remain vivid 40 years laterThe writer, of Omaha, is Douglas County assessor. He is a Vietnam War veteran. It was Aug. 16, 1969, my date of estimated return overseas. I was sitting on the airfield tarmac waiting for the Freedom Bird to take me home. I had survived the jungle for 365 days.
Bill Callahan : Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line : New York JetsCallahan joined the Jets in 2007 after leading the Nebraska Cornhuskers to a 27-22 record, one Big 12 North championship and two bowl appearances in four seasons
Bring back OU-Nebraska, every year It's Oklahoma-Nebraska week, so you know what that means. Welcome to college football's lovefest. The series that's more mushy than a Valentine card. More syrupy than a cherry Dr Pepper. BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Sheriff office break-in thwartedBEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — Officers in Beatrice talked a man into dropping the pry bar he was brandishing, then arrested him for breaking into the sheriff's department offices.
Defendant erupts in courtroom rageA man who killed a Regional Center doctor erupted in a rage this afternoon inside a Douglas County coutroom.
I thought I had captured all of the autumn beauty that was left around our property (See 2009-Part 1) but Sunday was such a lovely day here in Nebraska that I spent a bit of time outside with my furry kids and captured more. So, I thought I'd share these images with you too.
Husker history on auction blockSCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — It took only 34 minutes for four years of sports memorabilia earned by former Nebraska football player Aaron Taylor to change hands during a bankruptcy auction here Saturday.
Elderly woman hit in home invasionA 79-year-old woman was hit in the head during a home invasion early this morning. Police said she suffered a minor injury and could not give a suspect description, because she is nearly legally blind.
Sherrie Flick's new novel discussed in "Novel approach to a bakery central to Portsmouth, N.H.""Reconsidering Happiness is a feast of love, lust, longing, loneliness, and home-made baked goods—but most of all it's a mouth-watering, yeasty feast of language.
I Have a Terrier and I am Not Afraid to Use It: Nebraska Woman Throws Loaded Jack Russell on OfficersA women in Lincoln, Nebraska has been charged after she allegedly threw a Jack Russell Terrier at an officer. It appears, however, that in Lincoln a charge of assault requires a dog as large or greater than a Bulldog to constitute assault on an officer.
EcoATM pays you for your used mobile phoneAn EcoATM machine currently being trialed in Nebraska, accepts your used mobile, scans it to assess its market value and rewards you with a retail coupon or gift card.
Police Arrest Millard South Student For Alleged Hit List OMAHA, Neb. -- A Millard South High School student has been arrested after police searched his house and said they found a hit list that was filled with the names of his classmates.
Record Marijuana Bust In Nebraska; Activist NabbedSAUNDERS COUNTY, Neb. -- Police officers in Ashland, Neb., seized 150 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop Wednesday night on Highway 6.
300 sellouts a streak for the fansThis is a streak that belongs to the fans, created by the loyalty of those like 90-year-old Betty Graham, those like Milton and Ann, those kids with the caramel apples.
Plans To Hang Bras Over City Street Lead To Ban of Breast Cancer EventOMAHA, Neb. -- The city of Omaha said a radio station's plans to hang bras over the city's busiest street to raise awareness for breast cancer might cause mass distraction and crashes.
Husker Tickets StolenA Heartland woman wants Omaha Police to find her stolen Husker Football tickets, and punish the thief.
Huskers air it out against Red Wolves in 38-9 winLINCOLN – Arkansas State's defense focused on shutting down Nebraska's rushing attack on Saturday.
Police: Mother Held Knife To Throat Of Infant DaughterOmaha police said a distraught mother threatened the life of her 3-week-old daughter by holding a knife to her throat. Officers were called to the area near Fontenelle Boulevard and Sorenson Parkway around 10 p.m. Monday.
Complaint filed on Carhart clinicDr LeRoy Carhart this week laid off nearly half the staff at his Bellevue abortion clinic, which is the subject of a complaint filed with the state about possibly unsafe conditions. This week, Carhart said he didn't know about the complaint, filed by several anti-abortion groups.
Ex-Employees Note Unsafe, Illegal Conditions at LeRoy Carhart's Abortion CenterEarlier this week, Nebraska-based late-term abortion practitioner LeRoy Carhart laid off nearly half his staff as he faces a potential investigation from state officials.
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