NEWS & NOTES ARCHIVES Past stories and links from News & Notes page on MissingNebraska.com November 4, 2003 MORE NEBRASKA, LESS STUFF Back home in Huskerland, but some 'stuff' didn't make the move Gym Cracks By Jim September 9, 2003 BACK TO NEBRASKA So long lower taxes, we're moving back to Nebraska Gym Cracks By Jim August 8, 2003 NEBRASKA STEP BY STEP Berryman sets out to walk across Nebraska from and for the heart Walk Ends Early August 19, 2002 SWIMMING WITH THE ENEMY Is the pool big enough for a hardcore Husker fan and the parents of a Hurricane? The View From Here August 18, 2003 NEB WRAP Billionaire & Movie Star, Ancient Chinese Immigrant, Finger Lickin' Fun, Big Red Anticipation NebWrap August 4, 2003 NEB WRAP Say 'Cheese' Nebraska, You Speak Nebraskan?, Walk Gets Closer NebWrap July 24, 2003 DARK ALLEY MYSTERY A wee hour walk turns strange when 'help me' is heard from the alley Gym Cracks By Jim November 20, 2002 MY BIG FAT NEBRASKA VACATION (PART 2) The vacations continues with a car accident, Toilet Bowl Days, and deadly tornadoes Part 2 July 14, 2003 NEB WRAP Zoo Big 3-0, Determined Deshler, Happy Homecoming, Chadron Touched NebWrap July 7, 2003 NEB WRAP Boomin' 4th, Route 6 Kicks, Coyote Ugly, Keep My Number NebWrap July 7, 2003 NEB WRAP Boomin' 4th, Route 6 Kicks, Coyote Ugly, Keep My Number NebWrap JUNE 2003 June 23, 2003 NEB WRAP Trojans-Huskers, Poppin' Japan, Hospitality Sweet NebWrap June 16, 2003 STOMPIN' WEEKEND CWS & Comstock stompin' fun; "Hot Tub Hatch"; rural airports see decline NebWrap June 11, 2003 CRAZY HORSE 'FUN' A rainy, snowy climb of Crazy Horse Monument in the name of fun Gym Cracks By Jim June 9, 2003 GIVE ME A "C" "C" is for College World Series and Comstock as Nebraska events take center stage NebWrap MAY 2003 May 31, 2003 FRIENDS FOR LIFE Still old buddies after remarkable recovery from bicycle accident Gym Cracks By Jim May 25, 2003 HOMETOWN HOCKEY STAR Omaha native Jed Ortmeyer signs with New York Rangers Full Story From MissingNebraska.com May 23, 2003 PERKS OF PARKS Memories of Nebraska parks and rec areas...which are your favorites? The View From Here APRIL 2003 April 25, 2003 FUN IN THE DARK "Kingdoms Of The Night" another good reason to play tourist on your next trip home The View From Here April 16, 2003 WHAT'S IN A NICKNAME? Nebraska's baseball stars of yesterday had memorable nicknames Gym Cracks By Jim MARCH 2003 March 27, 2003 MISSING MEL MAINS Nebraska's former no-frills anchorman is missed at times like this The View From Here FEBRUARY 2003 February 19, 2003 CUSS THE BUSS 1753 miles on a Greyhound bus...not the best way to spend a few days Gym Cracks By Jim December 18, 2002 CREAM OF COACHING CROP Osborne and Devaney on list of top college football coaches of all time Gym Cracks By Jim NOVEMBER 2002 November 18, 2002 2 FOR 2 Despite rough seasons for both "my" teams, they're undefeated in person Gym Cracks By Jim November 11, 2002 MY BIG FAT NEBRASKA VACATION From Big Red to big surprises, a look back at 10 great days back home The View From Here Part 1 November 6, 2002 G.O.P. IS A.O.K. Nebraska Republicans sweep election Details & Stories OCTOBER 2002 October 25, 2002 JAKE YOUNG UPDATE Remains of former Husker identified in Bali Full Story & Latest Developments October 25, 2002 SWEET ON SWITZER Memories of the man behind that Sooner magic Gym Cracks By Jim October 22, 2002 GOOD THINGS In this most unusual Husker season, some good things about the whole thing... The View From Here October 20, 2002 NORFOLK TRAGEDY UPDATE Latest developments in Norfolk bank slayings Full Story and Links October 17, 2002 BEST TIME OF YEAR World Series games in the daylight; plus a practical joke on a Wyoming Husker fan Gym Cracks By Jim October 7, 2002 EYEING OMAHA Leagues interested in bringing new hockey franchise to Omaha Full Story October 2, 2002 CHANGE BLOWS IN Big chill invades Nebraska; McNeese St. escapes Lili just in time Full Story by Jim D. Berryman SEPTEMBER 2002 September 30, 2002 IT'S RIBBIN' TIME It's not easy being a Nebraskan in a "foreign" land The View From Here September 22, 2002 FANS PANNED When the Huskers lose big, it's a fair-weather fan free-for-all Gym Cracks By Jim September 12, 2002 WORLD HERALD CALLING Omaha World Herald takes notice of MissingNebraska.com Gym Cracks By Jim September 12, 2002 ST. LOUIS SHOCKER! Eric Crouch retires from St. Louis Rams, NFL More September 5, 2002 BIT BY BASEBALL BUG Labor Day weekend trip to Greeley brings back baseball memories. Gym Cracks By Jim AUGUST 2002 August 15, 2002 THREE-RING CIRCLES Crop Circles appeared in Nebraska in the '90s, but how did they get there? Full Story August 5, 2002 TAXING SITUATION Wyoming's taxes are lower than Nebraska's, how about your state? More August 4, 2002 WEEKEND WILDFIRE Wildfire chars areas of Sioux County, residents keep watchful eye. Full Stories August 1, 2002 NO RAIN NO GAIN Severe drought continues across Nebraska, tattling neighbors and dry rivers abound. More JULY 2002 July 18, 2002 NEBRASKANS IN THE MAJORS A look at Nebraska's contributions to major league baseball. Gym Cracks JUNE 2002 June 4, 2002 MILLION MILLER MARCH Pesky millers invade Nebraska in large numbers. The View From Here MAY 2002 May 2002 FURRY VISITOR Black bear sighting causes commotion in western Nebraska. Full Story May 12, 2002 TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT Nebraska mail carrier a bit shaky after discovering pipe bomb. MissingNebraska.com Exclusive May 9, 2002 NEBRASKA BOMB SCARE Helder appears in Iowa court. Full Stories and Links THE CARHENGE STORY The myth. The mystery. The major Nebraska attraction. Full Story May 1, 2002 PASS THE PUCK Omaha on the radar screen for AHL. Full Story APRIL 2002 April 30, 2002 COMMUTER'S DREAM Traveling on some western Nebraska roads, you’ll be lucky to meet another car. More April 5, 2002 GROUNDED UNL bans yell squad stunts and it’s all because of money. Ins And Outs with Justin Hesser MARCH 2002 March 18, 2002 "HOT STAR, NEBRASKA" ROCKS BOSTON Wild and wacky, "Hot Star" features Nebraska native Julie Jirousek. Full Story March 15, 2002 NEBRASKA'S AMAZING PEOPLE: 73-year-old Nebraska woman travels 160 miles a day delivering newspapers, and has no plans to retire. Full Story Updated March 5, 2002 THE GREAT PLATE DEBATE Colors, cranes, and dropping county numbers fuel new license plate controversy. More Post Your Plate! BEFORE MARCH 2002 December 13, 2001 SHRINKING RURAL NEBRASKA Away from urban centers and I-80, Nebraska is losing population. More December 10, 2001 NEBRASKA'S AMAZING PLACES A trip to tiny Bodarc school in extreme northwestern Nebraska. Full Story March 4, 2002 EAST BEATS WEST...AGAIN Western Nebraska teams continue to struggle in Lincoln. Full Story February 27, 2002 MOVIN' ON UP? Hockey enthusiasm is high in Omaha, new arena could attract bigger team. More January 15, 2001 LINKING LINCOLN AND OMAHA I-80 corridor between Nebraska’s two largest cities could some day be "Silicon Prairie"…but the cities have to work together. More December 22, 2001 NEBRASKA'S AMAZING PEOPLE When you're a secretary in a small Nebraska school, you get a lot of exercise...about a million steps. Full Story January 7, 2002 EAST VS. WEST GRUDGE MATCH. In Nebraska high school football, the east is winning. But why? More November 27, 2001 CRUMBLING CENTENNIAL MALL. Lincoln’s Centennial Mall in dire need of repairs, but what should be done? More December 24, 2001 REGIS SAYS CANES WILL WIN. "Millionaire" host predicts Miami victory in Rose Bowl, thinks Huskers will win his Millionaire face-off on TV. More November 25, 2001 HUSKER PARAPHERNALIA TAKES HIT. Nebraska loss to Colorado dims holiday outlook for Husker retailers. Full Story November 15, 2001 REAL WORLD LINCOLN? MTV invades Lincoln for Real World-Road Rules casting call. The 411 November 14, 2001 HERO IS NOW AN AUTHOR TOO. Nebraska's Shane Osborn releases new book, prepares to head to war. Details November 7, 2001 WHAT A SHOW! Aurora Borealis seen over skies of southeast Nebraska. More October 30, 2001 ARE WE THERE YET? NEXT STOP: NEBRASKA. Uneasiness about future attacks, fear of flying could boost Nebraska tourism. Full Story October 29, 2001 R.I.P. or G.B.R.? Nebraska loves its Huskers...in life and death. More October 25, 2001 HUSKER FAN IN SOONER LAND. Oklahoma Cornhuskers Club president always wears HUSKER red. Full Story October 25, 2001 WAHOO! APALOOZA! Celebrities visit Nebraska town for new snack chip kickoff party. Details October 27, 2001 WANT TO VISIT MARS? JUST HEAD TO NEBRASKA. Marsland, Nebraska that is. More October 23, 2001 BEN SIMON’S EXITS. QUALITY FARM & COUNTRY IS NEXT. Long-time retailer closes Lincoln store, farm store chain announces 46 Nebraska closings. Details October 17, 2001 IS STATE CAPITOL SECURITY TOO LAX? Report finds Nebraska needs to step up capitol security. More October 14, 2001 TRAGEDY IN OMAHA. School bus crash kills 3, injures 28 Seward band members and parents. More October 12, 2001 SHE’S OFF SURVIVOR! Lincoln woman first to get the boot on “Survivor”. Full story October 10, 2001 OCTOBER SURPRISE: Tornadoes rip through central Nebraska. More October 8, 2001 STAR SPANGLED BANNER: DO YOU KNOW THE WORDS? Old Nebraska patriotism law gets new look after terrorist attacks. Full Story October 5, 2001 ONLY A HOAX, BUT PLENTY SCARY. Package with “anthrax” written on it found in northwest Lincoln mailbox. Full Story October 5, 2001 HORNS UP! Harvest of Harmony Parade takes on new meaning this year. Full Story September 28, 2001 SHE'S ON "SURVIVOR”! Lincoln woman about to become very famous, and maybe very rich. Full Story September 12, 2001: From the MissingNebraska.com Western Nebraska Office: WHEN IT COMES TO FOOTBALL IN HARRISON, NEBRASKA, EIGHT IS ENOUGH...USUALLY. Full Story September 6, 2001 HUSKER ROAD SIGNS A HOT ITEM IN BUFFALO COUNTY - MAYBE A LITTLE TOO HOT. Full Story