WRK selected to develop ‘catalyst' block

Mayor Chris Beutler announced Friday afternoon that WRK, a Lincoln development firm owned by Will and Robert Scott, has been selected to develop the downtown "catalyst' block bounded by P, Q, 13th and 14th streets.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:25 pm | Loading…

• Related: 2 proposals for downtown Lincoln 'catalyst' block

Child porn nets man five years in prison

A federal judge sentenced a 25-year-old Lincoln man this week to five years in prison for receiving child pornography.

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Lincoln woman goes to prison for conspiracy

A 28-year-old Lincoln woman was sentenced Thursday to federal prison and her husband is set for sentencing next month for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in Lincoln.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…

Stem cell restriction fails

A proposed resolution to restrict embryonic stem cell research at the University of Nebraska has failed, opening the door to expanded research at NU's med center.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 pm | Loading…

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Lincoln pharmacist tip leads to meth arrest

A tip from a Lincoln pharmacist led to the Tuesday arrest of two people on suspicion of intent to manufacture methamphetamine.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 pm

141 pounds of marijuana seized in two traffic stops

Two separate traffic stops on Interstate 80 on Wednesday and Thursday led to the seizure of 141 pounds of marijuana and three arrests on drug charges, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:40 am

Nelson will vote for cloture

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

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:15 am | Loading…

• Related: Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote

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 will soon begin taking shape at State Fair Park.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:10 am | Loading…

• Related: Innovation Campus Phase I price tag: $220M
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Teen gets probation in cat killing

An 18-year-old will serve probation for the role he played in killing a cat at a rural Lincoln home last March.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:40 am | Loading…

Governor signs budget bills

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.

Updated: 11:39 am | Loading…

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

Thanksgiving uncovers food paradox

The menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner have dropped 4 percent in price 2008. At the same time, the Food Bank of Lincoln has distributed 6 million pounds of food this year to area families.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:00 am | Loading…

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Syracuse man killed in 1-car accident

A 26-year-old Syracuse man was killed in a rollover accident Thursday west of Syracuse.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:40 am

Forecast: Morning fog; sunny & 56

Areas of dense fog were expected Friday before 9 a.m. Otherwise, the forecast was sunny, with a high near 56.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:55 am | Loading…

Anti-tobacco youth to demonstrate

Nearly 150 Nebraska activists representing No Limits, Nebraska's youth-led tobacco prevention movement are planning demonstrations in three cities on Sunday, including Lincoln.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:45 am | Loading…

Lincoln receives tree planting grant

The city of Lincoln is receiving $10,000 for its tree planting efforts.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:15 am | Loading…

As pressure mounts, McClurg mum on stem cell vote

The man who holds the pivotal vote in today's embryonic stem cell research showdown is prepared to make a difficult decision. He just doesn't know what it will be, despite enormous pressure from both sides.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

• Related: 4 NU regents author resolution to limit stem cell research
• Related: Pro-life NU regents face tough choice on stem cell research
• Related: Milliken: NU regents' stem cell policy should remain

Seward city administrator contract investigation unresolved

Six months after Seward City Council members sought a Nebraska State Patrol investigation of the city administrator's contract, the results have yet to emerge from the office of Attorney General Jon Bruning.

Nov 19, 2009 | 11:15 pm | Loading…

Former doctors' office manager gets 21 months, must repay $200K

Convicted in federal court of fraudulently applying for a bank loan, a former doctors' office manager was ordered to repay more than $200,000 to TierOne Bank.

Nov 19, 2009 | 10:20 pm | Loading…

Amtrak crash kills 42-year-old Lincoln man

A 42-year-old Lincoln man was killed early Thursday when he tried to drive around railroad crossing arms -- and was struck by a northbound Amtrak.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:30 pm | Loading…

• Related: Railroad crossing safety

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

Gov. Dave Heineman called 49 senators to Lincoln 2 1/2 weeks ago to find a solution to a budget crisis.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:20 pm | Loading…

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Texas caretaker cleared of hurting girl

After more than 17 hours of deliberation, a jury on Wednesday acquitted a College Station, Texas, woman of charges that she caused brain injuries to a 14-month-old in her unlicensed day care.

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:30 pm | Loading…

Heineman signs disaster declaration for Southeast Nebraska

Gov. Dave Heineman says state resources will be available to help portions of Southeast Nebraska recover from a damaging wintry storm.

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:15 pm | Loading…

McGill named head of Urban Affairs Committee

Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill was elected Thursday to chair the Legislature's Urban Affairs Committee.

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:15 pm | Loading…

LAP looking for help to give 'gifts of warmth'

Lincoln Action Program is encouraging cash donations to put toward a holiday-season "Gift of Warmth" -- helping people who cannot afford to pay their home heating bills.

Nov 19, 2009 | 5:50 pm | Loading…

Johanns slams Reid health care bill

Sen. Mike Johanns said Thursday the new Senate health care reform package would "threaten the health care choice of millions."

Nov 19, 2009 | 5:00 pm | Loading…

• Related: Nelson seems unlikely to block health debate