February 2012
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Ryan execution halted by Nebraska Supreme Court →
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Nebraska city's illegal immigration law to be...
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By The Associated Press JOSH FUNK AND MARGERY A. BECK
FREMONT, Neb. - (AP) — A Nebraska city’s attempt to fight illegal immigration with a newly court-approved ordinance appears likely to be more of an inconvenience for legal residents than a deterrent to illegal immigrants.
Backers of Fremont’s voter-approved measure say they’re still glad a federal judge signed off on most of the...
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BREAKING NEWS: Child welfare provider KVC-Nebraska...
KVC-Nebraska, one of two remaining child welfare contractors, will terminate its contract with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Feb. 29; DHHS will take over its caseload March 1.
Read the press release from DHHS here.
Tune into NET Radio at 5:30 p.m. CT for the story.
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Bill angers Nebraska gay rights supporters →
Via the Grand Island Independent:
Gay rights advocates are preparing to fight a bill in the Nebraska Legislature that would prevent cities from enforcing local rules to protect gays and transgendered people from discrimination.
Omaha Sen. Beau McCoy says his proposal would ensure that businesses are not subjected to piecemeal regulations by cities and counties. But opponents claim it’s...
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Chicago-to-Omaha passenger rail study on - with or... →
From the Lincoln Journal Star:
The Federal Railroad Administration, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation, has kicked off the Chicago-to-Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study.
There’s no guarantee there will be a new passenger choo-choo option at the end of the line, but it’s being studied, anyway …
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Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid →
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It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of a frequent Fresh Air guest. New York Times foreign correspondent Anthony Shadid suffered a fatal asthma attack yesterday in Syria, where he was reporting on the political uprising…
[complete remembrance here]
Shadid was scheduled to speak in March at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska.
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WatchWatch a preview of this week’s Capitol Conversations interview with Omaha Sen. Bob Krist. For the full interview, where the senator discusses alcohol compliance checks, child welfare contracting and legislative procedures, go here.
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Are you a fashion designer? Omaha Fashion Week:... →
omahafashion:
The designer application for OFW: August 2012 opens Feb. 15. Find out more about the application process and note important dates.
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NEBRASKA TUMBLR OF NOTE: Learning to See →
A photo blog by Matt Dixon, a staff photographer at the Grand Island Independent, “Learning to See” features news, art and sports photography.
Do you follow a Nebraska-based tumblr that you think stands out from the rest? Let us know! Check out previous “Nebraska tumblrs of note” here.
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“I was ready to marry her the night I talked to her (on the phone) for the first...”
– Tom Sindelar of rural Clarkson (between Norfolk and Columbus) on his wife, Traci, whom he met through a singles ad his father placed in Rural Electric Nebraska magazine
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PARTICIPATE: What would YOU ask Sen. Bob Krist of...
Sen. Krist is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who’s one of the sharpest critics of how child welfare reform has been handled in Nebraska. He also favored a plan, now withdrawn, to have committee chairs elected by public balloting, which some critics said would increase partisanship.
NET News reporter Fred Knapp is interviewing Krist tomorrow morning for Capitol Conversations. What...
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Its been a hectic day here in Norfolk, NE
justferryou:
First a truck flipped off a railing and landed up side down on the walk way below. Two were life lighted. And now there was a shooting! What a hectic Valentines day..
Hopefully everyone’s OK … here’s more info: Police respond to shooting
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BREAKING NEWS: Ernie Chambers files to run for... →
From Nebraska Watchdog:
Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha has filed paperwork with the Nebraska Secretary of State to run for District 11, his old seat representing north Omaha.
Chambers filed his paperwork late Tuesday with the Secretary of State’s office.
An iconic political figure known for his rhetorical and legislative skills, Chambers was term-limited out of the seat in 2009 after serving...
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Nebraska State Fair “Flash Mob” Application →
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A plan/idea of your flash mob must be included with the registration form. (What will you be doing, your ideal location, how much space your mob would require, what props will you be using, will it be singing, dancing, etc.)
We would also ask that you would help with the promotion of your Flash Mob.
The Nebraska State Fair gets it?
We can’t wait to see what Nebraskans come...