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DEVELOPING: FOSTER INSPECTIONS
FOSTER INSPECTIONS
OMAHA—An Omaha-based foster-care provider wants Nebraska’s highest court to restrict the state review board from conducting unannounced inspections of foster-care homes and facilities. The Nebraska Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments Monday in a case brought by Omni Behavioral Health , a state-licensed agency that cares for children with severe behavior problems. By Timberly Ross.
DRIVING REIGN
DAVENPORT—Don Heinrichs’ skills were tested numerous times during his career as a bus driver for the Davenport and Bruning-Davenport public schools. These tests included having his navigation skills called into question by a young passenger coming home after her first day of kindergarten. By Tony Herrman of the Hastings Tribune. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature.
BUSINESS:
SALMONELLA OUTBREAK-PROSECUTION
ATLANTA—As federal officials launch a criminal investigation into a Georgia peanut processor at the center of a deadly salmonella outbreak, food safety experts say they hope it’s a signal that the government plans to be more aggressive in prosecuting other cases in the future. By Greg Bluestein. Eds: NOTE Nebraska mention. Also moving on national lines.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— EXPLOSIVES CHARGE—A farmer accused of storing grenades, fuses and a gunpowder substitute in his storm shelter has been found guilty of illegally possessing a destructive device.
The AP, Omaha.
