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DEVELOPING: PRENATAL CARE, AMMO COMPANY SUED, BKW–T25-TEXAS A&M-NEBRASKA, BKC–T25–NEBRASKA-KANSAS, BKC–CREIGHTON-MISSOURI ST
XGR–PRENATAL CARE
LINCOLN—Is providing state-funded health care to pregnant, illegal immigrants a cost or a savings? The right or wrong thing to do? Interviews with a crosssection of Nebraska lawmakers show many think it could be a smart financial move and the correct moral path. Gov. Dave Heineman, meanwhile, is staying away from the controversial topic, letting lawmakers take the lead on what is shaping up to be one of the biggest issues of the current legislative session. By Nate Jenkins.
AMMO COMPANY SUED
GRAND FORKS, N.D.—A woman from the northeast North Dakota town of Thompson who had a rifle shell explode in her face during a hunting trip is suing the Nebraska company that made the ammunition. Forty-six-year-old Sheri Sponsler says a defect in the design or production of the shell caused her injuries.
BROTHER LOCKS
COLUMBUS—There will be no more tangles for these brothers. Kaz, Jaxon and Mason Neal grew out their hair for Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. By Julie Blum of the Columbus Telegram. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature. Moved in advance for weekend use.
EVERYDAY ART
HASTINGS—Finding art in the ordinary long has been a talent of Raleigh Kelsey. Kelsey, 26, is a partner at K & K Skate Shop and Tattoo Studio in Hastings. By John Huthmacher of the Hastings Tribune. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature. Moved in advance for weekend use.
MURAL BUSINESS
YUTAN—Planes fly through Kelli Zaugg’s work. Race cars soar down a winding track and a fuzzy teddy bear climbs a tree. By Tammy Real-McKeighan of the Fremont Tribune. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature. Moved in advance for weekend use.
SPORTS:
BKW–T25-TEXAS A&M-NEBRASKA
LINCOLN, Neb.—Unbeaten and fourth-ranked Nebraska meets No. 12 Texas A&M, the team Huskers coach Connie Yori picked in the preseason to win the Big 12. All four of the Aggies’ losses have come against Top 25 teams, with three of them coming on the road. By Eric Olson. Eds: Game time noon CT.
AP Photos by Nati Harnik
BKC–T25–NEBRASKA-KANSAS
LAWRENCE, Kan.—After winning back-to-back overtime games on the road, No. 1 Kansas hoped for an easier time at home against Nebraska, a program the Jayhawks had beaten 23 of their last 24 meetings. By Doug Tucker. Eds: Game time 5 p.m. CT.
AP Photos
ALSO:
— BKC–CREIGHTON-MISSOURI ST—Game time 8:05 p.m. CT.
— TRAINER SUSPENDED—Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame trainer David Anderson has been suspended for three years and fined $4,000 for allegedly racing two horses that had been injected with banned painkillers. AP Photo NENH101.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— TEACHER-SEX CHARGE—A former Omaha middle school teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student has been sentenced to two years in prison.
— WINEMAKING FORUM—Grape growers and wine makers are invited to an event in central Nebraska where they can learn about practices for making better wine. Eds: Also moving on business lines.
— TAX CREDIT—The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is reminding Nebraskans to claim all the tax credits they’ve earned through the Earned Income Tax Credit program.
— FISH SALVAGE—Serious about fishing? Carter Lake near Omaha could be your kind of fishing hole. Eds: Also moving on sports lines.
— ALGAE ENERGY—Algae may be the next frontier for biofuels, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is poised to be among the nation’s leaders in this research.
— BUSINESS PITCH—Business-minded students across Nebraska will get the chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of experts.
The AP, Omaha.
