Nebraska may have 1st human West Nile case of '08 (Lincoln Journal Star)

22 July 2008, 4:43 pm

GRAND ISLAND — Health officials say a likely case of West Nile virus has been found near Grand Island. It may be the state’s first case of the disease this year. The disease is spread by the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird.... read more

A lawmaker cautions that local ordinances could drive employers out of Nebraska (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)

22 July 2008, 3:15 pm

LINCOLN - State and local laws on illegal immigration must be "careful and measured," or they could drive large employers out of rural Nebraska, the chairman of the Legislature's Judiciary Committee said Monday.... read more

Nebraska gets $2.7 million in disaster aid (Columbus Telegram)

22 July 2008, 10:10 am

More than $2.6 million in disaster aid has been approved for Nebraska individuals and business owners who sustained damage...... read more

Ross Perot's company to expand in Nebraska (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

22 July 2008, 9:15 am

A company founded by former presidential candidate Ross Perot plans to build a $23 million facility in Lincoln and hire 150 more people.... read more

Pelini's first assignment at Nebraska: Stopping others (The Wichita Eagle)

22 July 2008, 5:29 am

Looking for defense Calling Nebraska's 2007 defense bad would be a compliment. This was record-book woeful as 2007 opponents scored more points (455) and averaged more yards per game (477) than any in school history. "There was no particular game that stands out," defensive end Barry Turner said. ... read more

Burger King buys 72 restaurants in Nebraska, Iowa (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

22 July 2008, 1:56 am

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) -- Burger King Corp. has bought 72 Burger King restaurants in Nebraska and Iowa from the local franchisee.... read more

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