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Fri, 16 May 2008 01:37:54 CST
Pole vaulters wait to warm up before their event this morning at the State Track and Field Championships in Omaha.

Alert driver helps troopers thwart theft Fri, 16 May 2008 15:16:00 CDT
An alert driver helped state troopers recover a generator taken from a pickup parked at a rest area Friday morning.

Man gets probation for concealed weapon Fri, 16 May 2008 13:45:00 CDT
An Omaha man believed to be the first in Lancaster County accused of violating the state's concealed weapons law was sente... (3 comments)

Three accused of selling meth near schools Fri, 16 May 2008 13:40:00 CDT
A Lincoln woman and two men face drug charges a month after they allegedly sold methamphetamine near schools.

Judge gives 25-year-old 180 days for assault Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 CDT
A county court judge sentenced a 25-year-old Lincoln man to six months in jail Friday for kicking a man who was unconsciou...

Anti-bias commission delays possible legal action Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:00 CDT
A Nebraska commission designed to fight discrimination has decided to delay legal action to force the state attorney gener... (6 comments)

River dispute headed for non-binding arbitration Fri, 16 May 2008 11:05:00 CDT
Although no agreement was reached Friday in a long-standing dispute over Republican River water, three states - Nebraska, ...

Sheriff's office probes RV break-ins Fri, 16 May 2008 10:56:00 CDT
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating RV and camper break-ins at Lincoln businesses.

Judge rules Grand Island murder suspect competent for trial Fri, 16 May 2008 17:50:00 CDT
A Hall County district judge has ruled that a 21-year-old man accused of murder is competent to stand trial. John Zechmann...

Authorities identify suspects in ID theft ring Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:00 CDT
Saunders County authorities have identified the two suspects involved in an alleged identity theft ring.

Man sent to prison for raping 83-year-old neighbor Fri, 16 May 2008 16:19:00 CDT
A 29-year-old Omaha man convicted of raping his 83-year-old neighbor has been sentenced to up to 61 years in prison.

Former Kimball police chief sues city, others Fri, 16 May 2008 16:17:00 CDT
A former Kimball police chief is suing the Nebraska Panhandle town and various other people and businesses in the town, ac...

Judges hope cameras will put courts in better focus Fri, 16 May 2008 16:14:00 CDT
A murder trial in Beatrice where media cameras will be allowed could be a precursor to more recordings of courtroom procee...

Nebraska officials confirm cougar sighting Fri, 16 May 2008 11:13:00 CDT
Game officials on Friday confirmed the sighting of a mountain lion in northeast Nebraska last weekend the first confir... (23 comments)

Weather, energy prices hampering Midwest economy Fri, 16 May 2008 09:09:00 CDT
A Midwest economic index has hit a new low despite record farm income, brisk farm equipment sales and rising farmland prices.

Lessons Learned/A rule to live by: Accept an employers offer to help Fri, 16 May 2008 13:57:00 CDT
“Would you mind looking at my latest 401(k) statement?” my friend asked. I was flattered. She frowned slightly...

Reinke Manufacturing honored for innovative efforts Fri, 16 May 2008 13:53:00 CDT
Reinke Manufacturing Co. has been named the recipient of the first-ever Nebraska Innovation in Manufacturing Award. ...

Business briefs: Oil, gas prices continue surge Fri, 16 May 2008 08:02:00 CDT
NEW YORK — Oil prices shot to new highs again Friday as traders, unimpressed by U.S. and Saudi efforts to boost supp...

Lincoln grain prices Friday Fri, 16 May 2008 08:01:00 CDT
Range of cash grain prices paid to farmers by country elevators in the Lincoln area as of 4 p.m. Friday. Figures are avera...

Whos in charge of Native American Bank? Thu, 15 May 2008 18:51:00 CDT
Native American Bank board leaders have yet to announce why the national banks president was placed on administrative l...

IRS says up to 350,000 didnt get child credit Thu, 15 May 2008 16:20:00 CDT
The Internal Revenue Service says up to 350,000 households didnt get their $300 per child refund that should have been ...

Tight legislative race in District 49 will result in recount Wed, 14 May 2008 12:26:00 CDT
A tight race for second place is forcing a recount in the race for the District 49 seat held by Sen. Leroy Louden of Ellsw...

Election to cause big turnover in Legislature Tue, 13 May 2008 09:54:00 CDT
Lincoln will send at least three new senators to the Legislature next year. And on Tuesday voters narrowed the possibilit... (2 comments)

Texas running back commits to NU Fri, 16 May 2008 15:47:00 CDT
We have to be able to recruit Texas to be able to have success in recruiting, Husker coach Bo Pelini once said, noti...

Riesing will compete with heavy heart at Boulder Thu, 15 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
The competition for the Big 12 decathlon crown this weekend in Boulder, Colo., may be a little quieter than usual for Husk...

Stewart, Farst find their place with NU Thu, 15 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
Mike Anderson knows what people are wondering about David Stewart and Tyler Farst, two inexperienced players on his Nebras...

Sadler will speak to a second candidate Thu, 15 May 2008 18:30:00 CDT
Nebraska mens basketball coach Doc Sadler is set to discuss an opening on his coaching staff with a second top candidat...

Two Huskers to transfer Thu, 15 May 2008 14:48:00 CDT
Sometimes when a football team changes coaching staffs, you see a barrage of transfers. Not in Nebraskas case. At this ...

Steven M. Sipple: Solich bringing scholarship back Wed, 14 May 2008 23:59:00 CDT
Frank Solich is in the process of reinstating a scholarship in his name to the Nebraska athletic department. The concept o...

Huskers add Omaha fullback to recruit list Wed, 14 May 2008 14:28:00 CDT
Nebraskans love themselves a good fullback; even better if he happens to be a native son who appreciates a good collision ...

Live updates from State Track and Field Meet

• World-Herald sportswriter Stu Pospisil is reporting live from the Nebraska State Track and Field Meet today and Saturday. Read his updates here.

• Photo gallery: Friday's action

Athlete's death: All ask 'why?'
An autopsy is scheduled Monday for Pius X High School football player John Liescheski of Lincoln, who died during an off-season workout at the school. The autopsy has been delayed because Liescheski's mother is out of the country. After collapsing at Pius, Liescheski was taken to BryanLGH Medical Center East, where he later died.

South Omaha's new library will open soon
The South Library will close its doors for good at 2302 M St. at 6 p.m. Saturday. A new location is expected to be ready for use June 2 at 2808 Q St. Readers say they'll make the move to the larger, more modern location.

Taj getting bigger dining room this summer
Nearly five years after its launch in a former TCBY in Miracle Hills, the Taj is staying true to two things: great Indian flavors and budget-friendly prices.

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Today's best bets
Live Music
• The BellRays w/ The Architects, 9 p.m., The Slowdown, 729 N 14th St., $8, 345-7575 or www.theslowdown.com
• The Omaha Symphony performs the music of John Williams including "Jaws" and "Star Wars," 8 p.m., Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St., $15 to $80, 345-0606 or ticketomaha.com

Night Life
Nomad Lounge, 1013 Jones St., 884-1231 or nomadlounge.com. Club opens out onto Jones Street for one night with four DJs; 5 p.m.; $5 or $8.

• Complete listings: Live Music • Night Life • Arts • Family Activities • More Events • Movie Times • Movie Reviews

NU Football: Tom Osborne has plenty on plate for CEOs
Tom Osborne may be a new kid on the block among Big 12 athletic directors, but that doesn't mean that he's going to sit quietly in the back of the room at the league's spring meetings. Osborne, on the job at Nebraska for seven months, said Thursday that he has asked Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe to consider action on three issues when chief executive officers, athletic administrators and football and basketball coaches gather next week in Colorado Springs.

Baseball: Abeita's home run proves difference for Huskers
Mitch Abeita tied a career high with four RBIs Tuesday to help Nebraska complete a season sweep of Creighton with an 8-1 victory at Rosenblatt Stadium. Abeita hit a three-run homer in the first inning and added a sacrifice fly in the fifth-ranked Huskers' three-run fifth inning as Nebraska improved to 39-9-1. The game drew a crowd of 14,650, second largest of the season. The CU-NU crowd also was the 24th largest for a regular-season game in NCAA history.

• Photo gallery: Nebraska vs. Creighton

Football: Omaha Gross fullback says he'll sign with Nebraska
C.J. Zimmerer beat some obvious odds when Nebraska assistant coach Barney Cotton asked him Tuesday night if he would come play football for the Huskers. Nebraska doesn't routinely offer scholarships to fullbacks, last signing one in 2002 (Dane Todd). NU even less often comes calling on Omaha Gross players, last signing one in 1983 (John McCormick).

Batteries have star power for couple's Omaha stores
Like the Energizer Bunny, Mary Pelach's battery business keeps going and going. And growing. The power source niche has proved fertile — Pelach's second store joins others in the Omaha market whose sales are mainly battery-powered.

Eatery on wheels a hit at job site
Ginger chicken stir-fry and chicken Caesar salad are among the new lunch options available to workers at the Midtown Crossing construction site thanks to a "restaurant on wheels" on the site. Omaha-based Contemporary Food Management Inc. purchased a trailer and installed the equipment needed to transform it into "a fully loaded kitchen."

Home construction climbs 8.2 percent in April
The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose by 8.2 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.03 million units. Building of single-family homes continued to weaken, however. The growth came from a big jump in apartment construction.

EU official takes Nebraska ag tour
High food prices, biofuel development and climate change may well combine to make Europe more willing to consider the use of genetically modified crops, a top agriculture official with the European Union said.

U.P. optimistic about growth of earnings
Union Pacific Corp. said that it expects earnings per share to grow by an average of more than 10 percent each year through 2012 based on its ability to charge higher prices, attract more business and improve efficiency.

Appliance-unit sale just the start for GE?

Paulson welcomes calming of markets

Fannie Mae scrapping higher down-payment requirements

Some stimulus checks sent to wrong accounts

AAA predicts fewer Memorial Day travelers

PCL: What if the city and Royals won't play ball?
If the Omaha Royals say goodbye to Omaha, the city isn't likely to say hello to another minor league team with a major league affiliation. That's according to the presidents of the three leagues that might be considered a geographic fit for the city. The Royals are in negotiations to use a new downtown stadium. But if an agreement isn't reached and the team leaves, the city's best bet for a replacement is likely to be an independent league team, which would lack ties to a major league organization and would offer a lower level of play.

• Photo gallery: Let's Play Ball!

PCL: Royals get burned by home run in 9th
There's at least one matchup that definitely doesn't favor the Omaha Royals. It's Royals relief pitcher Neal Musser vs. Tacoma switch-hitter Shawn Garrett in the final inning. For the second time in three games, Garrett connected for a three-run, game-winning homer off Musser. His ninth-inning blast before 5,933 on Tuesday at Rosenblatt Stadium broke a 1-1 score and gave Tacoma a 4-1 victory and a sweep of the four-game series.

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