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DEVELOPING: DOW CHEMICAL-ROHM & HAAS, BKC–MVC-WICHITA ST-CREIGHTON,
ADDS: SUPCO–FALSE JUDGMENTS, WHOLE FOODS-FTC
SUPCO–FALSE JUDGMENTS
OMAHA—The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man who wrongly won more than $3,500 in small claims court against people who didn’t owe him money. In its ruling issued Friday, the state high court said the state had sufficient evidence to prove Anthony Babbitt’s convictions on two counts of criminal impersonation. By Jean Ortiz.
BUSINESS:
WHOLE FOODS-FTC
AUSTIN, Texas—Whole Foods Market Inc. said Friday it will sell 13 stores to resolve the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge against the grocer over its $565 million purchase of Wild Oats Markets. Whole Foods is putting 12 Wild Oats stores and one Whole Foods store up for sale. The stores are in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Utah. Eds: Note Nebraska mention. Also moving on national lines.
DOW CHEMICAL-ROHM & HAAS
NEW YORK—Rohm & Haas and Dow Chemical say they are in direct talks about resolving their differences over a $15 billion buyout. That sent shares of both companies soaring almost immediately Friday, just days before the two are scheduled to face off in a Delaware court. By Energy Writer Ernest Scheyder. Eds: Note Nebraska mention. Also moving on national lines.
ALSO:
— CABELA’S CONFIDENCE—Outdoor outfitter Cabela’s remains cautiously optimistic about 2009 because its core group of customers tends to be resilient during a recession.
SPORTS:
BKC–MVC-WICHITA ST-CREIGHTON
ST. LOUIS—No. 2 seed Creighton opens the Missouri Valley Conference tournament against Wichita State. The teams split their regular-season meetings, with the Bluejays winning 68-56 in Omaha and losing 74-61 in Wichita. Game starts 6 p.m.
ALSO:
— BBC–CAL ST NORTHRIDGE-NEBRASKA. Game started 1:05 p.m. CST.
— FBC–SPRING PRACTICE CAPSULES—What to watch for during spring practice around the Big 12.
NOTE: Short ledes moving on all girls state basketball semifinal games, plus a glance with scores and schedule for finals.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— JOHANNS SURGERY—Nebraska’s Sen. Mike Johanns has left a hospital following the surgical removal of part of his left lung.
— TAX FRAUD-SENTENCING—A Fremont woman has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for her role in preparing false federal tax returns.
— LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS—Nebraska law enforcement agencies will receive a total of $13.1 million in funding through the federal government’s economic stimulus package.
— MCCONAUGHY LAWSUIT—The North Platte Natural Resources District has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that it is hindering efforts to restore Lake McConaughy’s water level.
— HERGERT WOES—A federal court appearance for former University of Nebraska Regent David Hergert on federal bank fraud charges has been delayed.
— KENO VOTE—Registered voters in the southeast Nebraska town of Clatonia are being asked whether they would let keno games be played at the local bar.
— SCHOOL BELL STOLEN—The Johnson County Sheriff’s office is searching for a nearly century-old school bell missing from southeast Nebraska farm.
— CLOSED MEETINGS—The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors is discussing the county’s budget behind closed doors.
— DOG DONATION—The estate squabble over a former Nebraska judge’s will has been settled, with $600,000 going to an organization that spays and neuters dogs.
— SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION—Clay Center High School will consolidate with nearby Sandy Creek High next year.
The AP, Omaha.
