Nebraska News

Neb. regents don't change stem-cell research rules

The University of Nebraska's governing board has failed to further limit embryonic stem-cell research at the university.  Read More

Neb. Sen. Nelson will support health reform debate

Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson says he will use his key centrist vote to support a debate on the health care reform bill.  Read More

Slaughterhouse boss seeks acquittal or new trial

A former kosher slaughterhouse manager convicted of financial fraud has asked for an acquittal or new trial, saying prosecutors unfairly brought in evidence of immigration violations.  Read More

Central Nebraska man charged with assaulting girl

A central Nebraska man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teen girl.  Read More

Neb. woman gets 21 months in US prison for fraud

A former medical group manager who fraudulently applied for a loan has been given 21 months in prison and ordered to repay more than $200,000 to TierOne Bank.  Read More