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DEVELOPING:
ADDS:
CLAY ARTISTS
HERMAN—As a child, John Martelle played in clay. A deposit of clay in the woods near Martelle’s Minnesota home provided him with hours of entertainment during the spring and early summer. A Nebraskaland Feature by Tammy Real-McKeighan of the Fremont Tribune.
LEGISLATURE:
— XGR–ANATOMICAL UPDATE—Nebraska lawmakers have given first-round approval to the first substantial update in nearly 40 years of the state law regarding organ, eye and tissue donations.
— XGR–PROPPING POPULATION—A Nebraska town considered a first-class tourist draw may not have to worry about being considered a second-class city anytime soon.
SPORTS:
FBN–HICKMAN-HANGING IT UP
LINCOLN, Neb.—Jacob Hickman started 36 straight games in a Nebraska program famous for developing offensive lineman and was poised to achieve the dream of the millions of boys on America’s sandlots. Hickman had in hand an invitation to be among more than 300 pro prospects showcasing themselves at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He said no. The passion was gone. By Eric Olson.
BKC–COLORADO-NEBRASKA
LINCOLN, Neb.—Colorado tries to end a 36-game Big 12 road losing streak when it visits last-place Nebraska. By Eric Olson. Eds: Game starts 7 p.m.
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ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— OMAHA SCHOOL THREAT—An 18-year-old Omaha student remains in custody, accused of threatening to shoot up his high school.
— FIRE CHIEF FIRED—Ogallala’s fire chief has been fired.
— DAWSON COUNTY DRUGS—The Nebraska State Patrol says two Californians were arrested after 60 pounds of marijuana was found in their vehicle.
— SEMITRAILER CHASE—Lincoln County authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Gothenburg man and taken three children into custody after a high-speed chase in a stolen tractor-trailer.
— NURSING HOME CRITICIZED—The state of Nebraska has taken the former Lancaster County nursing home off probation.
— KANSAS TROOPS-KOREA—About 145 National Guard troops from the 35th Infantry Division in Leavenworth will deploy to South Korea this week for annual training. Eds: Note Nebraska mention.
The AP, Omaha.
