Lincoln police find biggest marijuana operation ever in that town

by NRN Contributor on March 10, 2010

in Crime & Courts, News

The largest marijuana grow operation that police can remember in Lincoln was dismantled by the Narcotics Task Force. Police Chief Tom Casady says that the plants were growing in three Lincoln homes.

Captain Brian Jackson says the homes were retro-fitted for the plants. [click to continue…]

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Wind may be the way to pay teacher bonuses

by Terry James 03/10/10 5:01 PM

Senator Thom Hansen North Platte
Some Legislators are concerned that a bill from Senator Ken Haar of Lincoln would divert money from schools. Under his bill, money obtained from leasing school land for wind energy would provide bonus performance pay for teachers. Senator Thom Hansen of North Platte is against the bill.
“That money was intended to [...]

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Nebraska unemployment rate steady in January

by Karla James 03/10/10 1:52 PM

Nebraska’s unemployment rate remained steady in January. The Nebraska Department of Labor Commissioner Catherine Lang says this is a point-five drop over January of 2009. Lang says they do take into account seasonal position such as the holidays and construction jobs. Seasonally adjusted employment is adjusted out of that number.
Lang says we did see a [...]

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Four rescued after falling through thin ice

by Karla James 03/10/10 1:47 PM

Authorities say two young boys were on a pond near 183rd and Harrison chasing geese when both fell through the ice. A woman and her teenage daughter were walking in the area saw the ice give and the boys plunge into the freezing cold water. Marty Rentschler and his wife saw the ordeal from their [...]

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Senator Nelson votes no on jobs bill

by Karla James 03/10/10 1:46 PM

Senator Ben Nelson voted against ending debate on the Jobs Bill stating  it adds $100-million to the deficit at a time when we can’t afford to pile up more debt.
Senator Nelson did have an amendment to the bill that was blocked by objections from Republicans and it was never considered. The amendment called for fiscal [...]

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