The supervisor in Omaha is Nelson Lampe. Jean Ortiz takes over at 3 p.m. If you have a news tip or questions about the report, call 800-642-9920 or 402-391-0031.
AP stories, along with the photos that accompany them, can also be obtained from . Reruns are also available from the Service Desk (877-836-9477).
Please send stories of state or regional interest by electronic carbon, by fax at 402-391-1412 or e-mail to omahane(at)ap.org. Technical problems may be reported to 800-822-9921.
DEVELOPING: NEB GOVERNMENT CARS, NEB IMMIGRANT IMPACT, KANSAS-GILL, BIG BAD BIG 12
ADDS: HEALTH OVERHAUL-NELSON
NEB GOVERNMENT CARS
LINCOLN—A new report raises the question of whether Nebraska state government owns too many cars. Released on Monday by state auditor Mike Foley, the audit shows that from mid-2007 to mid-2008, there were 1,000 state passenger vehicles driven fewer than 6,000 miles. By Nate Jenkins.
NEB IMMIGRANT IMPACT
OMAHA—A new report says immigrants in Nebraska have a buying power of nearly $3.8 billion and are integral to the state’s economy as workers. The report issued Monday by the Washington-based Immigration Policy Center says those contributions and others mean Nebraska’s foreign-born population will play a critical role in the state’s economic recovery. By Jean Ortiz.
HEALTH OVERHAUL-NELSON
WASHINGTON—Sixty seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, and it takes 60 senators to overhaul the nation’s health care system. Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, who has collected hundreds of clocks, is the Democrat making everybody wait for the answer to the burning Washington question: Will he be the last vote that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gets to advance President Barack Obama’s health care remake? By Laurie Kellman. Eds: Also moving on national lines.
AP Photos WX107, WX108, WX109, DCHH111.
BUSINESS:
— CROP CLINICS—Pest management, soil fertility and water management will be among the topics presented at a series of crop production clinics set for next month. Eds: Moved on state news and financial lines.
SPORTS:
KANSAS-GILL
LAWRENCE, Kan.—The Turner Gill era has begun at Kansas. The Jayhawks introduced their new football coach on Monday. By Sports Writer Doug Tucker.
AP Photo NY169.
BIG BAD BIG 12
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Kansas and Texas hold the top two spots in the polls, not much of a surprise considering the depth and talent of both teams. The rest of the Big 12? They’re not too bad, either. By Sports Writer John Marshall.
With:
— BKC–T25-COLLEGE BKB POLL
ALSO:
— PELINI GOLF OUTING—The first Bo Pelini Foundation golf tournament will be held May 3 at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— 60-MILE CHASE—A South Dakota man remains in a northeast Nebraska jail, accusing of leading officers on a 60-mile chase.
— BROKER BETRAYAL?—A Sarpy County judge has removed himself from the securities-fraud cases of two former Nebraska City brokers because of concerns about possible conflicts.
— UNL VIROLOGY ADDITION—An $8 million federal stimulus grant will help the University of Nebraska-Lincoln expand the Ken Morrison Life Sciences Research Center.
— PERMIT GIFTS—The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says the men, women and children who enjoy the outdoors may love getting hunting or fishing permits as presents this holiday season. Eds: Moved on state news and sports lines.
— COLD WEATHER—Nebraskans are urged to take precautions against hypothermia as the temperatures drop and winds pick up.
The AP, Omaha.
