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DEVELOPING: INFLATED HOME PRICES, BKW–T25-OHIO ST-NEBRASKA, VOL–NCAA-LINCOLN
INFLATED HOME PRICES
LINCOLN—The state has filed a lawsuit accusing a homebuilder, mortgage broker and two appraisers of inflating home prices to fraudulently obtain mortgages for home buyers. The civil lawsuit filed this week by the Nebraska attorney general’s office and the state Department of Banking names Aspen Builders Inc., Lincoln Mortgage Inc. and two appraisers. Eds: Also moving on business lines.
GRAVE CONCERN
BEATRICE—George Riemann has had a deep interest in the cemeteries of Gage County for what he describes jokingly as “312 years.” “It’s not that long, but seems like forever,” Riemann said. By Chris Dunker of the Beatrice Daily Sun. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature.
AGRICULTURE-TRANSITION
WICHITA, Kan.—Across America, those involved in agriculture are anxiously waiting to see who President-elect Barack Obama’s tabs to the be the next secretary of agriculture. They say the new president and his ag secretary will have a chance to encourage national policies to encourage such things as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy sources and improve trade agreements. By Roxana Hegeman. Eds: Note Nebraska mention, interest.
SPORTS:
BKW–T25-OHIO ST-NEBRASKA
LINCOLN, Neb.—No. 18 Ohio State hits the road for the second time this season when the Buckeyes take on Nebraska. Ohio State is coming off a 9-point loss to No. 2 North Carolina at home Wednesday night while Nebraska won 70-51 Tuesday against Oral Roberts. Game starts noon CST.
VOL–NCAA-LINCOLN
LINCOLN—After beating Liberty on Friday, Nebraska plays UAB in the second round of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament at the NU Coliseum. The winner advances to the Seattle Regional next week. Eds: Match starts 5 p.m. CST.
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ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— INAUGURATION PERFORMANCE—Adams Central High School’s marching band has been invited to represent Nebraska in the inaugural parade for President-elect Barack Obama.
— CHADRON HOMICIDE—Authorities have identified a 25-year-old Chadron State College student as a suspect in an alleged homicide.
The AP, Omaha.
