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
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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.

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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.

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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…

Central Nebraska man charged with assaulting girl

ARCADIA -- A central Nebraska man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teen girl.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:05 pm

Canadian trucker dies in Nebraska crash

The Nebraska State Patrol is identifying a 38-year-old semitrailer driver from Manitoba, Canada, as the person killed in a three-vehicle crash on a southeast Nebraska highway.

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Nebraska high court uphold teen murder conviction

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a juvenile who was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murdering a 6-year-old Omaha girl.

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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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Nebraska professor honored as one of best in country

A Nebraska professor has been honored as one of the best undergraduate professors in the country.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:30 am | Loading…

Survey suggests improving economy in Plains

OMAHA -- Business appears to be slowly improving in rural areas of 11 Midwest and Plains states, but the economy there remains weak, according to a new survey of bankers.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:30 am | Loading…

Executive named to Game and Parks board

A Kearney manufacturing executive has been named to represent part of south-central Nebraska on the state Game and Parks Commission board.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:25 am | Loading…

Boys Town crisis hot line marks 20th anniversary

Over the past 20 years, Boys Town's crisis hot line has offered advice to more than 8 million callers.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:25 am | Loading…

State patrol asking motorists to buckle up

The Nebraska State Patrol will be stepping up enforcement as part of a national campaign emphasizing seat belt use and keeping holiday travelers safe.

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