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NebraskaOMAHAFormer Husker gets probation for criminal mischief
Former Nebraska football player Willie Miller has been sentenced to 18 months of probation for criminal mischief in a road-rage incident.Miller was sentenced Wednesday in Douglas County District Court.
LINCOLNExpert says progress made at Neb. center
Progress is being made to correct problems at a state center for the developmentally disabled that has faced hundreds of cases of alleged abuse and neglect in recent years, but more must be, an official charged with inspecting the facility said in a report issued Wednesday.The state showed leadership and courage following the decision in January to move 47 medically fragile residents out of the Beatrice State Developmental Center, John McGee said in the report that will be used by lawmakers and state officials. The move followed the death of an 18-year-old woman who the state has admitted received inadequate care.
LINCOLNNeb. cuts 7 state employee positions
Nebraska state agencies have eliminated seven employee positions in an effort to deal with budget woes.State personnel director Mike McCrory says the layoff plans were approved according to labor union agreements. Three layoffs were effective Tuesday; four will be effective July 17.
OMAHAOverdose said to be cause of Omaha student's death
Authorities say a Creighton University student found dead on campus last month died from an accidental drug overdose.Toxicology reports show that 21-year-old Jonathan Colby overdosed on Oxycodone. The drug is typically prescribed to control moderate to severe pain. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said the overdose was accidental.
LINCOLNJoba's mom pleads not guilty on meth charge
The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has pleaded not guilty in a Nebraska court to a felony drug charge.The Lancaster County District Court clerk's office said 44-year-old Jacqueline Standley entered the plea Wednesday to a felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance.
WAYNEWayne State, Neb. baseball coach steps down
Wayne State College baseball coach John Manganaro has stepped down to become president of the Ultimate Baseball Academy in Omaha.Wayne State athletic director Eric Schoh announced the change on Wednesday. Schoh says assistant coach and former Wildcat player Brian Disch has been named interim head coach.
OMAHAKC Royals 3rd baseman to play in Omaha
Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gordon will play for Omaha in a rehab assignment game.Gordon is set to play in the Omaha Royals' 6:35 p.m. Friday game against the New Orleans Zephyrs.
LINCOLNWater referee says Neb. owes Kan. $10,000
A high-stakes water fight between Kansas and Nebraska over use of the Republican River appears headed to court after an arbitrator decided Kansas is owed a tiny fraction of the $9 million it demanded from its northern neighbor.In a nonbinding decision, Colorado-based arbitrator Karl Dreher ruled that Nebraska only owes Kansas $10,000 for Nebraska's alleged overuse of the water in 2005 and 2006.
OMAHAEconomist: Midwest economy shows improvement
A survey of business leaders in nine Midwestern and Plains states suggests that the region's economy continues to show signs of improvement, but job losses persist.The Mid-America Business Conditions index released Wednesday rose to its highest level since September of last year, to 49.3 in June from 46.6 in May.
OMAHAMinn. company coming to Omaha with plans to hire
A Rogers, Minn.-based company says it plans to open a plant in Omaha and hire 30 people initially.CDC Enterprises manufactures ductwork for heating and cooling systems. It announced Tuesday that the new plant in Omaha will manufacture plastic tubing used for heating and cooling.
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