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DEVELOPING: STEM CELLS-NEBRASKA, BEATRICE PROBLEMS,
ADDS: IOWA STATE-NEBRASKA
STEM CELLS-NEBRASKA
LINCOLN—A half-dozen people showed up outside a University of Nebraska regents meeting in Lincoln, protesting against any easing of the university’s policies on embryonic stem cell research. The signs they carried early Friday afternoon carried the same message: “Say no to embryonic stem cell research.” By Timberly Ross.
AP Photos planned.
BEATRICE PROBLEMS
LINCOLN—More than a third of the people removed from the Beatrice State Developmental Center over the past two years have gone to nursing homes, despite a legal settlement that says such placements be avoided if possible. A report released to the courts last month by an expert who reviews Nebraska’s compliance with an agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Justice says that since October 2007, 35 percent of the discharges have been to nursing homes. By Nate Jenkins.
BUSINESS:
— VISE-GRIP CLOSURE—A year after their DeWitt plant closed, Vise-Grip workers have been approved to apply for some federal benefits. Eds: Moved on state news and financial lines.
— RANCHER RECOGNITION—A Nebraska rancher has won a national award in recognition of his contributions to the industry and to land management practices. Eds: Moved on state news and financial lines.
SPORTS:
IOWA STATE-NEBRASKA
LINCOLN—For Nebraska, it’s a chance to start over. For Iowa State, it’s an opportunity to keep building. The Cornhuskers (4-2, 1-1 Big 12) enter Saturday’s game against the Cyclones needing a win as much for their psyche as for their positioning in the wide-open Big 12 North. By Sports Writer Eric Olson.
With:
— NEBRASKA TRAINER—Nebraska won’t have Chris Brooks to call on against Iowa State.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— SOCIAL SECURITY FRAUD—A Columbus couple have been accused of lying to the Social Security Administration so they could collect payments over the past 12 years.
— CHAINED SON ESCAPES—Prosecutors say an Omaha woman accused of chaining her mentally challenged adult son to a doorknob said she did it because she couldn’t find anyone to watch him while she worked.
— BRUNSWICK FATALITY—Authorities say a slick road led to the traffic death of an 85-year-old man from Orchard in northeast Nebraska.
— VEHICULAR HOMICIDE FINE—A 21-year-old Platte Center man has been fined $500 and ordered to pay $450 in restitution for causing a crash that killed a Norfolk man.
— GRAND ISLAND SLAYING—Two Grand Island men charged with murder in the August shooting death of another man now face additional felony charges in a separate shooting.
— PRESCRIPTION FORGERIES—A 28-year-old Hooper man has surrendered to face allegations that he forged prescriptions.
— NESBITT-STATE TREASURER—Former Nebraska State Patrol commander Tom Nesbitt is announcing his candidacy for state treasurer.
— CYCLIST DEATHS—Bicyclists in Nebraska and South Dakota may be among the safest in the country.
The AP, Omaha.
