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Nebraska's Sadler not worrying about job security
Nebraska coach Doc Sadler isn't worried about his job security or fan discontent as the Cornhuskers struggle through their first season in the Big Ten. Sadler's immediate concern is getting the most out of his team in the seven games before the Big Ten tournament. "I'm not stupid. I know wins and losses -- it's always good to have a lot more wins than losses," he said.
Nebraska Liquor Licenses Can Now be Renewed Online
The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission has worked with Nebraska.gov to update the efficiency of the online service for renewing liquor licenses. The online service can be found at
Nebraska Seeks to Win Massive $1.2 Billion Data...
February 6, 2012 -- Nebraska data center development officials are making a move to pass economic incentives to win a massive data center build contract dubbed "Project Edge", according to a report by Data Center Knowledge. The company looking to build the $1.2 billion data center campus hopes to break ground in May, with an initial first phase investment of $500 million.
8 Great Shops in Nebraska to Buy Skateboarding...
Looking for a place in Nebraska to buy a new skateboard, some kicks or skate apparel? I know of eight that deliver super service, offer a wide selection of brands and have prices that won't break your budget. Here they are: 1.
Skatepark Spotlight: Bay 198 in Lincoln, Nebraska
There is one thing that Nebraska has in short supply, indoor skate parks. Sure, there are several outdoor skate parks in the state but to my knowledge there is only one indoor, non-profit one. That honor belongs to the Bay 198 Skatepark in Lincoln.
Verizon Wireless Invests $61 Million in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $61 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Nebraska including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...
Power Restored Most Everywhere in Nebraska
Nebraska utility crews have restored electricity to all but a few customers after the winter storm that passed through the state.
Gophers 69, Nebraska 61: Chip Armelin scores 15...
GOPHERS 69 / NEBRASKA 61 RECAP: Minnesota got 15 points off the bench from Chip Armelin, pictured, en route to a victory Sunday against
Nebraska is hoping it's got the Edge
Lawmakers labor quickly in hopes of landing a $1.2 billion computer data center.
Storm blankets Nebraska after dumping on Colo.
Nebraska got more than a foot of snow, and forecasters predicted the storm would drop several inches in central Iowa
College Republicans growing in Nebraska
Nebraska's dominant political party has a new crop of workers and candidates on the way.
Storm blankets Nebraska after dumping on Colorado
A powerful winter storm that covered parts of Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow crept east across the Plains Saturday, knocking out electricity to thousands in Nebraska as the blanket of heavy, wet precipitation downed power lines and made travel treacherous.
Nebraska Accident Fatalities Above Average for...
The first weeks of the year have proved to be deadly ones on Nebraska roads. Twenty people have died in auto accidents since Jan. 1, compared with eight in 2011, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.
Nebraska Lutheran improves to 8-10
WACO - The Nebraska Lutheran girls led at all three quarter stops on the way to a 43-34 home win Thursday over Dorchester, but that didn't mean things came easy.
Nebraska Court Rejects Texan's Death Case Appeal
The Nebraska Supreme Court has rejected appeals filed by a Texas man on Nebraska's death row for killing two Grand Island men in 2007.

High school juniors chosen for Youth Leadership Tomorrow
Twenty-seven juniors from the Hall County area have been selected for Youth Leadership Tomorrow Class 15, which will begin on Jan. 19.
County prohibited from limiting public comments
The Hall County Board of Supervisors can restrict the amount of time the public speaks during board meetings, but not the subject matter or content.
Hall County to save $3.1 million on jail bonds
It's round two of massive savings on Hall County's $20 million in jail construction bonds.
Hall County Fair moves up dates
The Hall County Agricultural Society voted Wednesday night in favor of changing the dates of the Hall County Fair.
Hall County to allow United Way campaign
The Heartland United Way's annual fundraising campaign will no longer be stymied by Hall County's tightly worded solicitation policy.
Economic downturn shows in some Hall County...
It's budget time, and with budgets come salaries. A look at Hall County's budget records shows that the top paid county official is Hall County Corrections Director Fred Ruiz, with an annual salary of $92,928.
Hall County 'groping for money'
The Hall County Board of Supervisors needs to cut $400,000 from budgets submitted by elected and appointed officials to keep the county's tax asking at the same level as last year -- $457 a year for the owner of $100,000 house.
Hall County lodging receipts are up
Taxable lodging numbers are up in Hall County. They totaled $17.5 million in 2010, said Grand Island/Hall Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Renee Seifert.
Dallas flights doing well, no increase in airport...
The Hall County Airport Authority is pleased with the new flights to Dallas/Fort Worth and it plans to request the same budget allocation from the county as last year.
Hall County reviewing road dam request
The Hall County Board of Supervisors will take two weeks before voting on an interlocal agreement with the Central Platte Natural Resources District to create a road dam on White Cloud Road.
Reiners completes 30-day ride
Nearly 100 people gathered at the Hall County Courthouse Thursday evening to welcome Pastor Mike Reiners of Peace Lutheran Church as he completed the final leg of a 3,000-mile journey on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation."He's about a block away," went up a shout from a person in the crowd who was receiving the news via cellphone. A short time later, Reiners appeared at the corner of Pine and First, one block to the east of the courthouse.
Census data shows growth in Hall County's minority...
The latest release of April 1, 2010, census data for Hall County shows that the county's white population is declining in nearly every five-year increment, while its Hispanic and black population is increasing in nearly every five-year increment, compared to April 1, 2000.
Juvenile attention center contract up for approval
The Hall County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to finalize a contract with a private security firm on Tuesday to provide staff for the Juvenile Attention Center.
New air conditioning system at courthouse delayed
It's not just defendants sitting in the hot seat at the Hall County Courthouse these days.
3,000 miles in 30 days
Shouts of "Go pastor" reverberated off the Hall County Courthouse, where nearly 100 people gathered Wednesday morning to send Mike Reiners off on a bicycle trip around the state.
911 needing staff, equipment
If you call the Grand Island/Hall County 911 center, most likely your call will be answered in two to three rings.
New offices for housing authority
They put it off as long as they could. The Hall County Housing Authority plans to go to bid next month on a new 8,600-square-foot office building estimated to cost $1.4 million.
County to limit weekend use of Hall courthouse
The beautiful beaux-arts design of the Hall County Courthouse has caught the eye of more than architectural aficionados.
Hall County in year two of courthouse roofing...
The Hall County Courthouse is entering phase two of a $330,000 upgrade to its roof.
Hall County Democrats plan annual dinner
The Hall County Democrats will host their annual dinner on Sunday, Feb. 20, at Nathan Detroit's, 316 N. Pine St.
Hall County in land fight
The official land battle is on. Hall County's attempt to acquire land for a road to its own property is going to cost more than the $15,000 the county had budgeted in this year's road plan.
Hall County board approves tax exemptions, with...
The Hall County board took a stand on behalf of churchs, non-profits and charitable organizations Tuesday.
CERT training to begin Feb. 17
The Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management Department will sponsor a basic training course for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evenings, Feb. 17 to April 7.
New outdoor warning sirens being installed
The Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management Department is in the process of replacing three old warning sirens and adding one new siren thanks to a grant from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Installing new warning sirens
The Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management Department is in the process of replacing three old warning sirens and adding one new siren thanks to a grant from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

  County board re-elects Jeffries, Lancaster
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