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XGR–NSAA-PUBLIC OR PRIVATE?
LINCOLN—A state senator says if the governing body for high school activities in Nebraska receives tax money, it should be held accountable by the public and not just by the schools it serves. Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery, as chairman of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, said he plans to lead a study of the Nebraska School Activities Association to determine whether the organization should be required to adhere to state sunshine laws. The study could lead to proposed legislation in 2010, he said. By Sports Writer Eric Olson. Eds: Moving on general news and sports lines.
AP Photo NENH101 by Nati Harnik
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SWITCHING GENDER
OMAHA—A west Omaha couple says their 8-year-old son has asked for years to wear dresses and change his name, so they’re enrolling him in a new school where he can live openly as a girl. The parents say their middle child is transgender, and he’s asked to be called a girl since age 4.
MOTHER’S LOVE
BEATRICE—As Dalton Dyne’s tears run down his cheek, Jessica is the first one there to wipe them away. Dalton is 7 months old and he’s teething. By Kristin Jirovsky of the Beatrice Daily Sun. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature.
BUSINESS:
HYPERION HEARING
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—A Texas company looking to build a $10 billion oil refinery in southeastern South Dakota and opponents who say it will emit too many pollutants will face off in Pierre this coming week. At stake is an air quality permit that Hyperion Refining Vice President Preston Phillips has called a “critical hurdle” that would allow the company to finalize supply and marketing contracts, shore up agreements with pipeline construction companies, pursue financing and hire construction companies. By Energy Writer Dirk Lammers. Eds: Note Nebraska mention.
ALSO:
— NPPD DEFICIT—The Nebraska Public Power District projects an $18.9 million deficit in 2009, citing a drop in natural gas prices and the poor economy. Eds: Moving on general news and financial services.
SPORTS:
ATH–BIG 12 TRACK
LUBBOCK, Texas—Texas junior Destinee Hooker, the nation’s top high jumper, has set a new Big 12 meet record, winning her third conference outdoor title with a leap of 6 feet, 4 3/4 inches. Hooker, a three-time NCAA champion and a five-time All-American, beat Nebraska junior Epley Bullock on Sunday.
ALSO:
— BBC–BAYLOR-NEBRASKA—Jake Mort hit two homers and had a career-high five RBIs to help Nebraska overcome a deficit and beat Baylor 9-4 on Sunday.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— SOLDIER HONORED—Part of a Bellevue street has been renamed in honor of Nebraska Army National Guard Spc. William “Bill” Bailey III, who was killed in Iraq in 2007. Eds: NOT FOR ONLINE USE IN THE OMAHA MARKET.
— SPRING PULSE—The Army Corps of Engineers will go ahead with a planned spring pulse on the Missouri River to help the endangered pallid sturgeon.
— OFFICER ASSAULT—An Omaha man faces charges after allegedly punching a police officer who attempted to intervene in an argument with a tow-truck driver.
— COLLEGE PRESIDENT—A Nebraska educator has been named president at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.
— HIGHWAY FATALITIES—The Nebraska Office of Highway Safety reports that roadway fatalities are down 16 percent compared to this time a year ago.
The AP, Omaha.
