http://www.yourstreet.com/news/ne YourStreet collects the latest local news and information from around the web. Find out what's going on in your town. en-us One of the leading progressive champions of health care reform is pessimistic about the state of the debate in the Senate, saying he sees virtually no path to passing strong legislation and foresees potential congressional losses for Democrats as a consequence.... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756025/dean-dems-in-deep-trouble-on-health-care,-the-only-options-are-a-bad-bil Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:21:08 -0800 North Carolina will be packing its bags the week before Thanksgiving next season, too. The Tar Heels will be one of eight teams participating in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off; they will play Nov. 18, 19 and 21. They will be joined by Davidson, Hofstra, Minnesota,... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756538/heels-to-play-in-puerto-rico-next-season Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:08 -0800 Associated Press - October 13, 2009 7:25 AM ET OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A traffic accident west of Omaha has left one person dead and another injured. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750073/crash-west-of-omaha-kills-1-person,-injures-2nd Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:25:08 -0700 Associated Press - October 13, 2009 6:25 AM ET LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A Nebraska Army National Guard brigade is holding town hall meetings in several cities to help prepare families, employers... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750074/nebraska-guard-preparing-families-for-call-up Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:25:08 -0700 Associated Press - October 13, 2009 6:25 AM ET OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Two former U.S. presidents will appear together in a panel discussion to headline a TD Ameritrade investment conference next... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750075/td-ameritrade-says-2-presidents-to-headline-event Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:25:08 -0700 Associated Press - October 13, 2009 6:25 AM ET OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Miley Cyrus is back. Not on Twitter, but the teen pop star will be in Omaha for a concert Tuesday night after having to... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750076/cyrus-to-perform-in-omaha-in-rescheduled-event Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:25:08 -0700 Red Raiders still loaded at QB Stephen Sheffield had what most players would consider a career day, throwing for 490 yards and seven touchdowns in his team’s 52-point win. He might not even be the starter this week. Only at Texas Tech. Red Raiders coach Mike... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6745894/big-12-notebook-texas-tech-still-loaded-at-quarterback Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:52:08 -0700 WAUSA, Neb. — The Emergency Medical Services Program of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will offer a workshop on “Hunting Emergencies” for emergency medical technicians and first responders. The workshop will be held at the Wausa Fire Hall... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6744949/ems-workshop-to-be-offered-in-wausa Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:19:08 -0700 Keith Ratliff, president of the Iowa-Nebraska chapter of the NAACP, endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats Monday, citing the Sioux City businessman’s call for stopping same-sex marriages in Iowa. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750156/naacp-leader-endorses-republican-vander-plaats-for-governor Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:14:08 -0700 An Odessa man is back in Texas after raising several hairs on authorities in Kansas and Nebraska when he reportedly went to at least 15 different schools claiming he wanted to enroll in them, Junction City, Kan. police Capt. Tim Brown said. The man,... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6744454/school-intruder Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:49:08 -0700 Huskers’ complaints vs. OU addressed The Big 12 said it has addressed complaints by Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook about the excessive heckling during the Cornhuskers’ win Sep Read more on NewsOK.com http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6745935/oklahoma-scene-huskers-volleyball-complaints-against-ou-addressed Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:26:08 -0700 LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska returned to the practice field for the first time since its 27-12 come-from-behind win over Missouri last week, and coach Bo Pelini likes what he saw as the Cornhuskers began preparations for Saturday's home game against Texas Tech.... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6745930/pelini-likes-tempo-at-no-15-nebraska-s-practice Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:27:08 -0700 Associated Press - October 12, 2009 7:55 PM ET LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Lincoln authorities believe an 83-year-old man shot and killed his 82-year-old wife before killing himself in their... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750077/neb-police-investigate-deaths-of-elderly-couple Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:55:08 -0700 By DWAIN PRICE Even if Texas Tech quarterback Taylor Potts is able to recover from the concussion he sustained two games ago against New Mexico, there?s no guarantee he?ll start Saturday at Nebraska. Mike Leach also hasn?t offered any guarantees to his other... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6744599/mike-leach-says-his-starting-quarterback-will-be-a-game-time-decision Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:10:08 -0700 The Big 12 Conference says it has addressed Nebraska's concerns about the volleyball environment at Oklahoma and considers the matter closed. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747839/big-12-ou-volleyball-heckling-matter-is-closed Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:15:08 -0700 University of Nebraska-Lincoln is using a three-strike rule to deal with students suspected of illegally downloading music using the university's Internet service provider. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747821/unl-to-use-3-strike-rule-for-illegal-downloads Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:15:08 -0700 The University of Nebraska-Iowa State football game on Oct. 24 will be televised by Fox Sports Network, according to the NU Athletic Department. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747822/huskers-cyclones-to-be-seen-on-fsn Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:41:08 -0700 Iowa State’s Oct. 24 football game at Nebraska starts at 11:30 a.m., and will be televised on Fox Sports Net, the Big 12 Conference announced today. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750126/iowa-state-football-kickoff-time-and-tv-set-for-isu-nebraska-game Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:17:08 -0700 The University of Nebraska-Omaha earned a spot on a national list ranking universities for their civic engagement. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747823/uno-earns-spot-on-best-neighbor-list Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:15:08 -0700 Citing low government reimbursement rates, the Mayo Clinic said it will no longer treat Medicaid patients from Montana or Nebraska. 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