Wet fall continues to delay Nebraska corn harvest Nov 19, 2008
November 19, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal)
Neb. Lawmakers Advance 30-Day Safe Haven Age Limit Nov 19, 2008
Lawmakers Advance 30-Day Safe Haven Age Limit. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
Defending Nebraska's Child-Abandonment Law Nov 19, 2008
"We were being ridiculed every day," says state senator Dianna Schimek of Lincoln, "but I have no apologies because something good will come of this. We uncovered something that we need to address. And it's not just Nebraska it's widespread." ... He says he'll be back in Lincoln in January "to strike while the iron is hot" when legislators are scheduled to debate privatizing behavioral health services for troubled adolescents. (Time.com)
Neb. Senators Told Safe-Haven Law Exposes Problem Nov 19, 2008
Senators Told Safe-Haven Law Exposes Problem - TIME. Senators Told Safe-Haven Law Exposes Problem. (Time.com)
Learning about the Huskers Nov 18, 2008
My goal is to make it to a home game in Lincoln. I cant imagine how amazing it would be in that stadium, filled to maximum capacity with thousands of screaming Husker fans. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Nebraska to Consider Age Limit on Safe-Haven Law Nov 18, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Age Limit on Safe-Haven Law. (Fox News)
Neb. Considers Safe-Haven Age Caps Nov 18, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. 30-Day Age Limit Proposed for Nebraska 'Safe Haven' Law. (Fox News)
Driver gets jail for throwing axe Nov 18, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Incident started when one Nebraska driver cut off another in traffic. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Burlington, Vermont Is Americas Healthiest City Nov 18, 2008
I have a tough time believing this, when WebMD says that Lincoln, NE claims the exact same title. Hmmm. (That Happened!)
Nebraska starts working to fix safe haven law (1) Nov 18, 2008
The World Link: Nebraska starts working to fix safe haven law. Nebraska starts working to fix safe haven law. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Neb. senators to begin first-round debate on safe-haven law Nov 18, 2008
senators to begin first-round debate on safe-haven law 8:11 AM By JoAnne Young Lincoln Journal Star ... A motion to repeal the law, to stop dropoffs of older children and to give state senators time in the regular session to deal with the issues that have surfaced is also an option, said Lincoln Sen ... Scott Wosterel, now a University of Nebraska-Lincoln student, and his brothers were taken from their family when he was 9 and once in foster care moved around 15 times. (Sioux City Journal)
Flags to be lowered for former Neb. lawmaker Nov 18, 2008
On Wednesday, the day of her funeral, the flags will be at half-staff in Omaha and in Lincoln at the Capitol and the governor's residence. Labedz was appointed to the Legislature in 1976 to fill the seat vacated by Eugene Mahoney, who resigned to become director of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. (Sioux City Journal)
Nebraska may have role in EU embracing biotechnology (17) Nov 17, 2008
Europeans may be on the verge of reassessing their long-held resistance to genetically modified crops, and Nebraska could play a role in that shift, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln plant geneticist said. Sally Mackenzie, who directs UNL's Center for Plant Science Innovation, recently returned from trip to Brussels, Belgium, as part of a delegation led by Gov. Dave Heineman. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL USF finishes 2-0 trip in Hawaii Nov 17, 2008
Nebraska 63, San Jose St. 46: Toney McCray had 17 points and nine rebounds and the Cornhuskers used a 17-point flurry over two minutes in the second half to win their opener over the Spartans (1-1) in Lincoln. Chris Oakes had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Tim Pierce 11 points and 10 rebounds for San Jose State. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Neb. auditor questions tax-funded scholarships Nov 17, 2008
"Rising City is trying to coax students from Columbus. If this works, then why doesn't Columbus start coming up with a similar program? And then Lincoln, Omaha and Millard? Pretty soon, the state aid formula no longer is K-12 money, it's now education through the Ph.D. program.". The Education Department referred questions about the Rising City program to Foley's office. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nebraska corn crop holds steady at 1.38 billion bushels Nov 17, 2008
Midwest Producer: Serving Kansas ska Agriculture. Nebraska corn crop holds steady at 1. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
College football, basketball, NFL, prep football Nov 17, 2008
Eastmoor Academy (12-1), Gahanna Lincoln Stadium ... Rose 80, Lincoln, Pa. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Long Day Planned For Safe Haven Special Session Nov 17, 2008
-- Nebraska lawmakers will resume the safe haven special session in Lincoln Monday afternoon at 1:30 ... "I think that we want to provide safe haven for children up to age 1, because that's when they're most in danger," said Senator Bill Avery of Lincoln. (7 KETV Omaha)
Husker Monday Review - KSU Game Nov 17, 2008
Amazing, isnt it, that five years after KSU shelled NU 38-9 in Lincoln - sending Husker fans to the message boards clucking about a talent gap Nebraska would be leaving Wildcats, dressed in their Grimace outfits, writhing on the field in pain throughout the second half and their fans headed home at halftime. KSU fell hard, fast. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Copy of famed Lincoln letter turns up in Dallas Nov 17, 2008
AFP Lincoln Memorial : The statue of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the US, is seen at the Lincoln. DALLAS A Texas museum hopes a document found in its archives turns out to be an authentic government copy of Abraham Lincoln's eloquent letter consoling a mother thought to have lost five sons in the Civil War ... Historians debate whether Lincoln wrote it. (Yahoo News)
The road to justice Nov 16, 2008
The Attorney General s office held an informal press conference Thursday afternoon at its downtown Lincoln office releasing evidence from the 1985 homicide. Evidence included 11 large binders packed with transcripts and police reports, several binders of the 1989 transcripts from the 1989 Joseph White murder trial, DNA lab results, numerous photographs, video and paper transcripts of suspect interrogation and a video taken of the crime scene. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
South Street businesses plan winter festival Nov 16, 2008
com - Lincoln, Nebraska - News - Local ... 2002-2008, Lincoln Journal Star. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
34th child left under Neb. safe-haven law Nov 16, 2008
shakes Nov 14, 2008 1:44 PM I say this from experience: They are right about the lack of children's mental health services, especially outside of Omaha and Lincoln. There is no qualified pediatric psychiatrist in Columbus, and maybe only one or two psychologists who are experienced with juveniles. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Sioux City native designs new Lincoln penny Nov 16, 2008
SIOUX CITY -- Sioux City native Richard Masters has designed the reverse or tails side of one of four new pennies that will be circulated next year in recognition of the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's birth and the centennial of the first issuance of the Lincoln cent.. The reverse or tails sides of the new coins will reflect four different designs, each one representing a different aspect or theme of the life of President Lincoln -- his birth and early childhood in Kentucky, his... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nebraska to Alter Safe-Haven Law Nov 16, 2008
"They'll close the books, but they'll still be dealing with the same issues," said Tom Rawlings, the state children's advocate in Georgia, home of Tysheema Brown, who drove 15 hours to drop her 12-year-old in Lincoln. She later told the : "I ran out of fight. I ran out of hope. I never ran out of love for my child.". (Washington Post)
Huskers Harass Wildcats: 56-28 Nov 16, 2008
The result was another disappointing finish for the Wildcats, who had hoped for a little revenge after Nebraska piled it on last year in Lincoln. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
MU's 600th Win Comes at Crucial Time Nov 16, 2008
Junior (Lincoln, Neb. led Mizzou for the second-straight match, grabbing 15 kills on. (Mutigers.com)
College Sports Try To Fend Off Blitz From Economy Nov 16, 2008
AP Sports Writers Tim Booth in Seattle, Eric Olson in Lincoln, Neb. John Raby in Charleston, W.Va. (CBS News -- US)
11 a.m. Framing up a future Nov 15, 2008
com - Lincoln, Nebraska - News - Local - 24hours ... BY CINDY LANGE-KUBICK / Lincoln Journal Star ... The frames of a new home are set in a southeast Lincoln neighborhood Friday. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Learning about the Huskers Nov 15, 2008
My goal is to make it to a home game in Lincoln. I cant imagine how amazing it would be in that stadium, filled to maximum capacity with thousands of screaming Husker fans. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Troopers seize 46 pounds of marijuana in two stops Nov 15, 2008
(Lincoln, NE)- Two separate central Nebraska traffic stops resulted in the seizure of 46 lbs. of marijuana and the arrest of three men. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Obama Weighs Clinton, Richardson For State Nov 15, 2008
All this fits with an idea that Obama often talked about on the campaign trail, as he praised the presidency of Abraham Lincoln as described by presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin in her book "Team of Rivals.". "Lincoln basically pulled in all the people who had been running against him into his Cabinet because whatever personal feelings there were, the issue was: How can we get this country through this time of crisis?" Obama said at one point ... Lincoln appointed three of his rivals... (CBS News)
KSU motivated for NU Nov 15, 2008
Bowl eligibility and coaching changes aside, Kansas State has one more reason to be motivated for Saturday's game with Nebraska an embarrassing 73-31 loss to the Huskers last season in Lincoln. The memories of the loss are still vivid in the minds of Wildcat players. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nebraska turns to fixing safe-haven law Nov 15, 2008
A womanwho asked not to be named to protect the identity of her child stands in her 18-year-old's room in Lincoln, Neb. Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Politics)
35th child abandoned under Neb.'s safe-haven law... Nov 15, 2008
Meanwhile, state officials in Lincoln say an 11-year-old Florida boy who was left in Nebraska on Wednesday is being returned to his home state. The boy had been left at Boys Town National Research Hospital. (The Drudge Report)
Obama, Clinton discussed secretary of state job Nov 15, 2008
Washington was abuzz with the news that Clinton might be on Obama's short list and be a member of a "team of rivals" in much the same way Abraham Lincoln consolidated power by bringing his opponents into his Cabinet. Many experts thought she would be a strong choice for secretary of state -- she would be the third woman to hold the job after Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
UCLA Women's Volleyball Signs Three to National Letters of Intent Nov 15, 2008
Joining the Bruins for the 2009 season will be 5-foot-7 setter Lauren Cook (Lincoln, Neb. Pius X HS), 6-foot-2 outside hitter Rachael Kidder (Moorpark, Calif. (Uclabruins.com)
Revamping 'Safe Haven' law Nov 15, 2008
News Story - Idaho State Journal. (AP) -- Nebraska lawmakers got to work Friday in a rare special legislative session designed to repair a unique "safe haven" law that has unintentionally allowed parents to abandon nearly three dozen children as old as 17. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Safe-haven session beginning in Nebraska Nov 15, 2008
(11-14) 04:00 PST Lincoln, Neb ... "Where am I going to get help if they change the law?" said the mother, who lives in Lincoln and asked to not be identified by name to protect her adopted child ... With legislators set to convene today, weary parents like the Lincoln mother have been racing to drop off their children while they still can. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Firearm deer season in Nebraska opens today Nov 15, 2008
November 15, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal)
Obama Weighs Clinton, Richardson For State Nov 15, 2008
All this fits with an idea that Obama often talked about on the campaign trail, as he praised the presidency of Abraham Lincoln as described by presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin in her book "Team of Rivals.". "Lincoln basically pulled in all the people who had been running against him into his Cabinet because whatever personal feelings there were, the issue was: How can we get this country through this time of crisis?" Obama said at one point ... Lincoln appointed three of his rivals... (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Neb. starts work on fixing child abandonment law Nov 15, 2008
Members of the Nebraska Legislature discuss matters in the isles, before adjourning in the first day of a special session of the Nebraska Legislature in Lincoln, Neb ... By Nate Jenkins, Associated Press Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (USA Today)
Oregon Recreation Report Nov 15, 2008
Devils Lake (Lincoln City): Offers fair to good year-round trout fishing and also has slow to fair angling for largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. Big Creek Reservoirs 1 wport): Offers fair largemouth bass fishing, slow to fair angling for yellow perch and bluegill and good year-round angling for rainbow and cutthroat trout. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Picture taking shape for Carpenter Nov 14, 2008
Serra defensive back Anthony Carpenter had already given the Nebraska Cornhuskers' program a thorough looking over when he was in Lincoln in early October. This past weekend, the 6-foot-0, 180-pounder did the same thing to the Washington State Cougars' program while he was in Pullman. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Change Looms for Neb. Safe-Haven Law Nov 14, 2008
"Where am I going to get help if they change the law?" said the mother, who lives in Lincoln and asked to not be identified by name to protect her adopted child ... With legislators set to convene on Friday, weary parents like the Lincoln mother have been racing to drop off their children while they still can ... The Lincoln mother who dropped off her 18-year-old daughter said she was repeatedly turned down when she sought help from police, state social services authorities and the girl's... (Fox News)
Parents rush to beat safe haven deadline Nov 14, 2008
LINCOLN (AP) -- The mother was running out of more than patience when she abandoned her 18-year-old daughter at a hospital over the weekend under Nebraska's safe-haven law ... "Where am I going to get help if they change the law?" said the mother, who lives in Lincoln and asked to not be identified by name to protect her adopted child ... With legislators set to convene today, weary parents like the Lincoln mother have been racing to drop off their children while they still can. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Safe Haven Special Session Set For Friday Nov 14, 2008
-- Nebraska lawmakers will return to Lincoln on Friday for a special session to change the state's Safe Haven law. Some lawmakers wonder whether the governor's plan, to limit the age for Safe Haven to children 3 days old or younger, is long enough. (7 KETV Omaha)
Safe Haven Bill To Be Debated On Tuesday Nov 14, 2008
Special Session Opens Friday In Lincoln. POSTED: 12:10 pm CST November 13, 2008UPDATED: 3:45 pm CST November 13, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
Still Battling for a Blackshirt Nov 14, 2008
When the New York Times Callahans favorite newspaper, you might recall - came to Lincoln one day before the Missouri game to report on the , OHanlon was the focus of the story, reliving his struggle and rise. He could have changed his name to Matt OFeel-Good Story. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Five Keys To Kansas State Nov 14, 2008
Josh Freeman had a rough day in Lincoln last year, but he has the tools to burn the Huskers ... A Bolt from the Purple: Last year in Lincoln, some fans held out hope that Nebraska might beat Kansas State in a close game. (Nebraska Statepaper)
St. John's And Connecticut Visit Irish For Regular Season Finale Nov 14, 2008
the last time Notre Dame challenged ranked foes in consecutive matches was in 2001 when they went to battle with No. 7 UCLA, No. 1 Nebraska and No. 15 Pepperdine at the U.S. Bank / Arby's Tournament in Lincoln, Neb. Notre Dame dropped each of the three matches on both occasions. (Und.com)
Nebraska begins session on 'safe haven' law Nov 14, 2008
The abandonments reveal the stress many families face, says James Blue, president of Cedars, an emergency shelter for children in Lincoln. "Many of them have lived very difficult lives," he says. (USA Today)
Gas under $2 in Lincoln; prices expected to fall more Nov 13, 2008
com - Lincoln, Nebraska - News - Business ... Gas under 2 in Lincoln; prices expected to fall more ... BY MATT OLBERDING / Lincoln Journal Star. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Neb. legislative race appears headed for recount Nov 13, 2008
LINCOLN (AP) -- One of two Nebraska legislative races with razor-thin margins appears headed for a recount ... In another Lancaster County race, Colby Coash of Lincoln appears to have exceeded the 1 percent criteria by just eight votes ... A count by Lancaster County officials showed Coash beating Dan Marvin of Lincoln by 79 votes in the District 27 race. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Crews Begin I-80 Crack Sealing Nov 13, 2008
-- A crack sealing project will alter Interstate 80 for two months between the Lincoln and Utica, Neb. interchanges, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads. (7 KETV Omaha)
Troopers Find Drugs In SUV, Finish Delivery Nov 13, 2008
Tony Williams, 35, of Lincoln, was arrested upon receipt of the drugs. He was arrested at a local motel and taken to Lancaster County jail. (7 KETV Omaha)
Lame and Dangerous Nov 13, 2008
But theres a more evident motive pushing the Wildcats: a 73-31 loss in Lincoln last year, a game in which Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz threw for 510 yards and seven touchdowns and then-coach Bill Callahan noticeably tried to run up the score. I dont know if you ever forget anything like that, Campbell said. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Government caretakers spoil consumers Nov 13, 2008
Now even someone on welfare might drive a Cadillac or Lincoln to pick up his or her food stamps. Even undocumented immigrants got their share of government benefits, from food to medical care. (The University Echo, TN)
UTC wrestlers start season with sweep Nov 13, 2008
for a tournament at Purdue this weekend, before going to Lincoln to face nationally ranked Nebraska the following week. Bono called the tournaments some of the biggest in the nation, but he thinks the example set by Cleveland and other leaders will help his team. (The University Echo, TN)
8 a.m.: Fading memories on a new day Nov 12, 2008
com - Lincoln, Nebraska - News - Local - 24hours ... By CINDY LANGE-KUBICK / Lincoln Journal Star ... Cindy Lange-Kubick chronicles an hour a day in the life of Lincoln -- 24 hours over 24 days. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Eleven Nebraska players finally get Blackshirts Nov 12, 2008
Devaney sent an assistant coach to a Lincoln sporting goods store to buy practice jerseys for the defense. Unable to get enough jerseys of one color to outfit the entire squad, the decision was made to give black ones to the first-string players. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Nebraska corn crop holds steady at 1.38 billion bushels Nov 12, 2008
Midwest Producer: Serving Kansas ska Agriculture. Nebraska corn crop holds steady at 1. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Huskers get back Blackshirts Nov 12, 2008
top defenders finally get their Blackshirts - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 12, 2008 1:42AM; Updated: Wednesday November 12, 2008 1:42AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Glenn suspended Nov 12, 2008
Neither Lincoln police nor campus police had reports of any arrest ... Neither the Lincoln Police Department nor campus police had reports of any arrest. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Wildcats searching for positive ending Nov 12, 2008
"The daunting task begins at 2:35 p.m. on Saturday when K-State, 4-6 overall and 1-5 in the Big 12, faces a Nebraska team that improved to 6-4 and 3-3 with a 45-35 win against Kansas in Lincoln last weekend, thus lifting the Huskers to bowl eligibility under first-year coach . Prince looks to avoid his first five-game losing streak in his three seasons after the Wildcats suffered a 41-24 loss at then-No. 13 Missouri. The defeat arrived just three days after K-State announced it wouldn't retain... (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
