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Husker women's basketball team making history

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-10) The University of Nebraska women's basketball team is unbeaten and getting lots of local and national attention.

Court hears arguments on State Fair move Lincoln, NE (2010-02-09) Opponents of moving Fair to Grand Island claim the legislation was unconstitutional.

Beginning farmer loan proposal falls short

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-09) Proposal would have used state investment funds, but critics feared tying up money and loss of interest.

Lincoln city council votes to put proposed arena on May primary ballot

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-08) The Lincoln City Council voted 6 to 0 to put the proposed arena on the ballot

Kids love reading to dogs.

Lincoln, NE 2/6/10 (2010-02-06) It's good practice, good company, and teachers and librarians say it teaches that reading is fun.

State employee union rejects Gov. Heineman's pay freeze request

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-05) The governor's office says the decision will likely cause layoffs or furloughs.

Abolishing treasurer's office proposed for efficiency

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-05) Only the introducer testifies at a public hearing on the proposal.

Nebraska's agri-business economy (part 2)

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-05) Nebraska's economy from the perspective of Nebraska's agri-business industry. Second of two stories.

Bill would strengthen defense for using deadly force

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-04) People who kill others who entered their home, business, or occupied vehicle illegally would be presumed to reasonably believe deadly force necessary.

Nebraska's agri-business economy healthy (part 1)

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-04) Nebraska's economy from the perspective of Nebraska's agri-business industry. First of two stories.

Health insurance mandates debated

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-04) Nebraska residents are debating whether the state should try to reject health insurance mandates, even though doing so wouldn't stop the federal government from forcing coverage.

State auditor tells state agencies to stop accepting Husker tickets

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-03) A number of state agencies have been called out by State Auditor Mike Foley for accepting Husker sports tickets as part of advertising contracts.

Proposal would broaden tax on irrigated acres

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-03) Constitutionality of 2007 law that applied only to Republican River basin has been challenged.

Helmet repeal delayed

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-03) Amendment to require long-term care insurance is pulled and questions are raised about medical coverage.

Husker Recruit Finds Success After Move

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-03) From Harlem to Husker; Nebraska football recruit Andrew Rodriguez finds success in small town Nebraska.

More Nebraskans going hungry

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-02) There was a significant increase in the number of people getting emergency food help last year in southeast Nebraska.

UNMC Doctor Back from Haiti, part 2

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-02) UNMC surgeon Dr. Cori McBride talks about treating patients in and the future of earthquake-ravaged Haiti (part 2 of 2).

Insurance requirement added to helmet repeal

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-02) Argument continues to pit personal freedom against health consequences

Prenatal care up in the air

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-02) Some pregnant women might be denied state-funded prenatal care following a federal decision that the state is violating Medicaid rules by allowing coverage for the certain unborn children.

Repeal of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants gets hearing

Lincoln, NE (2010-02-01) Proponents of repeal say it actually hurts students; opponents dispute that.