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…

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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…

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Much smaller downtown Lincoln 'catalyst' project going forward

It's smaller than the grand project envisioned a couple of years ago, but the city finally has another developer with a plan for the so-called "catalyst" block.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:45 pm | Loading…

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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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North 27th Street accident 'spectacular looking, but fortunately no injuries'

Two vehicles rolled onto their sides following a crash on southbound North 27th Street near Old Dairy Road by the Applebee's on Friday night.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:35 pm | Loading…

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

LES approves 2.5 percent salary boosts; executive staff freezes salaries

Lincoln Electric System employees -- except those who are unionized -- could receive a 2.5 percent wage increase in 2010.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:50 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…

UNL to offer students H1N1 shots

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will give the H1N1 vaccination to students younger than 25 at a walk-in clinic Tuesday.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:45 pm | Loading…

Child porn nets Lincoln 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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:05 pm | Loading…

Lincoln woman goes to prison for conspiracy

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

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:00 pm

Lincoln pharmacist tip leads to meth arrests

A tip from a pharmacist led to Tuesday's arrests of two people on suspicion of intent to manufacture meth.

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

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…

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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

Norris Public Power District restores power to all homes

As of 2 p.m. Friday, Norris Public Power District had restored power to all of its residential customers who lost power after Monday's snow storm.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:35 am | Loading…

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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…

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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…