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DEVELOPING: REBOUNDING HYDROPOWER
CHECKPOINT FLAP
OMAHA—The Nebraska State Patrol will not change its vehicle checkpoint policy, despite a court ruling that such an operation in Lincoln County was unconstitutional. But the patrol will review how the October checkpoint was carried out as it works to ensure officers continue to comply with the policy, spokeswoman Deb Collins said. By Jean Ortiz.
GUARD HOMECOMING
LINCOLN—Michelle Tietjens hugged herself and bounced on her heels in anticipation. She did a little dance. Then she cheered as her husband and about 150 other members of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 443rd Heavy Equipment Transportation Company streamed into the gymnasium at Lincoln’s St. Paul United Methodist Church on Saturday night. By Zach Pluhacek of the Lincoln Journal Star. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature.
REBOUNDING HYDROPOWER
RIVERDALE, N.D.—The Army Corps of Engineers says hydropower generation by Missouri River dams is edging closer to normal. Years of drought led to less power produced by the six dams in Montana, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The system began rebounding last year, following a winter of heavy snowfall throughout the Missouri and Yellowstone River basins.
HASTINGS HOME
HASTINGS—For more than 90 years, Merle Anderson has been making his mark on the world. He’s sold polled Hereford cattle, farmland and homes; represented Central Community College on the local, state and national levels; and raised a family, all while living in Adams County. “I was born right here in Hastings, grew up around Hastings. Never got very far, I guess,” he said. By Shay Burk of the Hastings Tribune. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature. Moved in advance for weekend use.
LIFELONG DREAM
LINCOLN—Mark Scott and Barb Ramer had breakfast together last Sunday, like always. Pillsbury made the biscuits and Mark and Barb made the gravy. By Cindy Lange-Kubick of the Lincoln Journal Star. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature. Moved in advance for weekend use.
100 STRONG
COLUMBUS—Edward Krzycki is still an early riser. The first thing he does when he wakes is guzzle a glass of water before sitting down for breakfast. By Julie Blum of the Columbus Telegram. Eds: A Nebraskaland Feature. Moved in advance for weekend use.
SPORTS:
BKC–FOREIGN-BORN BIGS
LINCOLN—The realities of recruiting for a men’s basketball program like Nebraska roll off coach Doc Sadler’s tongue. “You have to have good big guys in this league. There aren’t that many over here. To get a good one is difficult,” he said. “That’s the reason I went over there.” By Sports Writer Eric Olson. Eds: Moved in advance for weekend use.
AP Photos NY157, NY158.
ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— DORCHESTER CRASH—A Hallam man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Saline County.
— COACH KILLED—A trial has been scheduled for a Nebraska man involved in a 2007 crash that killed a former Arapahoe volleyball coach.
— JAIL ACCREDITATION—The Douglas County Criminal Justice Center in Omaha has been accredited by the American Correctional Association.
— CONSERVATION AWARD—A Nebraska cattlemen’s group is seeking nominations for the 2010 Leopold Conservation Award.
— ENERGY ASSISTANCE—Nebraskans struggling to pay their heating bills may be eligible for financial assistance.
— SMOKING TAX BENEFITS—A coalition of public health groups estimates that Nebraska could raise $62 million by imposing a new $1 per pack cigarette tax. Eds: Also moving on business lines.
The AP, Omaha.
