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DEVELOPING: MUSLIM PRAYER COMPLAINT, FBC–BIG 12 PERSPECTIVE
MUSLIM PRAYER COMPLAINT
GRAND ISLAND—Somali workers involved in a prayer dispute at a Grand Island meatpacking plant are gathering to talk about their ordeal and decide what to do next. About 100 workers met late Sunday morning at an apartment complex and selected representatives to take part in the talks. They’re expected to meet this afternoon. By Jean Ortiz. Eds: Moving on general news and business lines.
AP Photos
2ND CLOSE RACE?
OMAHA—Democratic House challenger Jim Esch seems to have found momentum in Nebraska’s 2nd District, thanks in part to an unprecedented effort in the state by party’s presidential nominee. Since Barack Obama’s campaign workers swept into Omaha a few weeks ago, Esch’s race against Republican Lee Terry has been added to two national watch lists, one of which could bring Esch an influx of cash. By Anna Jo Bratton. Eds: Moved previously for weekend use. Moving on general news and political lines.
AP photos NENH101-NENH102.
LATE-START ARTIST
COLUMBUS—You are never too old to learn a new skill. Julian Meyer is proof of that. The 85-year-old Columbus man traded in his job at a financial institution for a paint brush after he retired in 1985. By Julie Blum of the Columbus Telegram. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature.
SPORTS:
FBC–BIG 12 PERSPECTIVE
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Minutes after fifth-ranked Missouri completed an unbeaten preseason with a far from perfect victory over Buffalo, players and coaches were pondering the upcoming challenge. The Tigers open Big 12 Conference play on Oct. 4 at Nebraska, where they haven’t won in 30 years. By R.B. Fallstrom.
RAMS-SEAHAWKS
SEATTLE—Josh Brown is wondering if people in Seattle will still adore him—or boo him off the field. “I’m praying for 50-50. I’m praying I get booed half the time and ‘yay’ the other half,” St. Louis’ first-year kicker said while bracing for Sunday’s game between his former Seahawks and his new Rams, a matchup of winless, desperate teams. By Sports Writer Gregg Bell. Eds: Note Nebraska mention, interest. Also moving on national sports lines.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— UNMC-SENIOR CENTER—A new health center for seniors is under construction at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Ground was broken this month on the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging.
The AP, Omaha.
