County Budget Is Less Than Last Year's
Lancaster County Commissioners have drafted a proposed budget which is about $13 million LESS than a year ago...$167 million. It helps not having to pay for expenses from Lancaster Manor, the county-run nursing home at 10th and South. A BIG variable is property valuations. They won't be available until August 20th and Commissioners want to vote on the budget September 7th.
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Laptops Stolen From Everett Elementary
About $21,000 worth of laptop computers are missing from Everett Elementary School at 11th and "C". It couldn't be just anybody. It required someone with a key to the classroom and the combination to cabinets containing the laptops. Lincoln Police have no suspects.
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First Human Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported
The year's first cases of West Nile virus have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. 2 men are infected — one in his 50s from Scotts Bluff County, the other in his 40s from Colfax County. The state’s public health veterinarian says people should take precautions to keep from being bitten by mosquitos.
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Meister Officially Democratic Candidate For Governor
A lawyer from Scottsbluff is officially a Democratic candidate for governor. 49 year old Mike Meister replaces Mark Lakers as the party's candidate to challenge Republican Governor Dave Heineman. Lakers dropped out after allegations he falsified campaign-finance filings. Meister left the block quickly, blasting Heineman for a lack of focus to solving budget problems.
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Haymarket Building's Roof Buckles
It is a mess inside the 109-year old Haymarket building at 8th and "Q". Crews were working on the roof when it buckled, breaking a water line and sending a cascade of water all the way to the basement Thursday. Employees working for "From Nebraska Gift Shop", "Licorice International" and "The Haymarket Theatre" won't be allowed inside until the building is
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Kerrey Won't Take CEO Job With Motion Picture Industry
For now, former Nebraska Governor and U-S Senator Bob Kerrey will stay as President of New School University in New York City. Kerrey has been negotiating with the Motion Picture Association of America to become the film industry's CEO, but talks broke down. The differences weren't about money. Kerrey would have made nearly $1 1/2 million a year. It was about lifestyle changes. Kerrey would
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Debate On Bar Hour Extention Continues
Momentum seems to be building for keeping bars open in Lincoln until 2am. Bar owners are worried they'll lose business to towns already staying open an hour longer. One bar owner told the City Council's internal liquor committee Thursday he's already lost a band to Omaha because it stayed open later. On the other side, the County Board is on record against staying open longer...and will vote
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