NEBRASKA CONNECT ARCHIVE NEBRASKA STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Past links to Nebraska Connect Stories on MissingNebraska.com. Note: Many of the story links below expire faster than others September 11, 2004 Sept. 11, 2001: We Will Never Forget Lincoln Memorial Service / So Far Away September 3, 2004 Quarter Cut: Nebraska quarter design selection narrowed to five More AUGUST 2004 August 21, 2004 Your 25 Cents Worth: Online vote for new Nebraska quarter wraps up Sept. 1 Favorite Revealed / Story August 17, 2004 Hagel in '08?: Nebraska senator Chuck Hagel ponders presidential bid in 2008 More August 10, 2004 Butts Out? Nebraska considers statewide smoking ban More August 2, 2004 Big Mac Inches Up: July rains help Lake McConaughy water levels rise More JULY 2004 July 28, 2004 Sail Big O: Lewis & Clark re-enactment arrives in Omaha for anniversary celebration More July 12, 2004 Nebraskan To Athens: Grand Island's Scott Usher wins spot on U.S. Olympic Swim Team More July 12, 2004 Nebraska Soliders Killed: Soldiers from Sutton, Lincoln killed by roadside bomb in Iraq More July 4, 2004 Mother Nature's Fireworks: Heavy rain, storms pound Nebraska for holiday weekend kickoff More July 3, 2004 Dry Big Mac: Officials seek solutions to help save Lake McConaughy More JUNE 2004 June 22, 2004 More Free At Fair: Free attractions added to boost Nebraska State Fair attendance More June 19, 2004 Veep Visit: Vice President Cheney visits boyhood Lincoln home, raises money for Fortenberry More June 12, 2004 Clash For Casino Cash: 2nd Las Vegas casino company wants Omaha casino More June 11, 2004 Killed On Assignment: KETV photojournalist struck and killed by car doing story on dangerous intersection More MAY 2004 May 30, 2004 Another Stormy Saturday: Nebraska sees 2nd straight Saturday of tornadoes, wild weather More May 28, 2004 Nebraska War Deaths Rise: Marines from Shelton, Bennet killed in Iraq Codner Funeral / Henderson Funeral / More / Parents Share Tears / Two Became Friends May 23, 2004 Tornado Invasion: Nebraska pounded by 18 tornadoes on same day, one person killed Norris Clean Up / Map of Tornado Damage / More Storms Hit / Photo Gallery From LJS / More from LJS / More from CNN / More from OWH / Slideshow May 23, 2004 New President Named: Regents' search over, J.B. Milliken is new NU president More May 21, 2004 Milliken The One? Search for NU president reportedly down to one candidate More May 20, 2004 Soggy & Lucky: Nebraska man survives two days in swollen Texas river More May 19, 2004 Regents Stumped, Ellis Exits: Regents' decision on new NU president late, candidate withdraws More / More May 17, 2004 Storm Central: Tornadoes, strong storms sweep through state, Howard county sees damage More May 8, 2004 Your 25 Cents Worth: Designs for new Nebraska quarter roll in More May 1, 2004 Buffet's Big Weekend: Thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders invade Omaha for annual meeting More APRIL 2004 April 26, 2004 NU Soccer Star Killed: Husker soccer player Jenna Cooper dies from gunshot at own party Team Reaction / More / More Details / Arrest Made / Jenna's Memorial / 'Still The Captain' / Laid To Rest April 24, 2004 Memories Of Morrison: Former governors, large crowd attend Frank Morrison funeral More April 20, 2004 Frank Morrison Dies: Beloved former Nebraska governor dies at 98 More April 20, 2004 Valentine Remembers Soldier: Nebraska community mourns hometown son killed in Iraq More April 9, 2004 Kerrey, Conde Clash: Exchange between Bob Kerrey and Condoleezza Rice heats up 9/11 hearing More / Kerrey-Rice Transcript April 7, 2004 New Fire In Old Market: Blaze guts building in Omaha's Old Market, brew pub plans set back More April 2, 2004 No April Fools: Nebraska gas prices soar; $2.10 per gallon in Kearney More MARCH 2004 March 23, 2004 Cabela's Goes Public: World-famous Nebraska sports and hunting retailer to offer shares More March 19, 2004 Disaster Averted: Malcolm teen's plan for Columbine-style massacre foiled by teacher More March 6, 2004 Troubled Bridge Over Water: Design of 'twin sails' foot bridge between Omaha and Council Bluffs in doubt More March 3, 2004 Osborne Has Challenger: Columbus woman to run for Congress against Tom Osborne More March 1, 2004 Leap Day Lion: Snowstorm closes roads, schools in western Nebraska, east gets wind, severe storms More FEBRUARY 2004 February 23, 2004 Osborne Family Values: Nebraska congressman concerned about 'immorality' on TV More February 17, 2004 Central Nebraska Tragedy: 2nd firefighter dies after Wood River fire More / Town Mourns February 4, 2004 And Snow It Goes: 3rd major snowstorm in 11 days hits Nebraska Update / Update / More February 2, 2004 East Slammed, West Dry: Eastern Nebraska hit with another major snowstorm, west sees nothing More JANUARY 2004 January 31, 2004 Hartington To Houston: Nebraska town goes nuts over hometown Super Bowl star More January 30, 2004 Nebraskan Killed: Hay Springs soldier Cory Mracek dies in Iraq attack More January 29, 2004 Chill Is On: Snow on ground to stay around awhile as bitter cold invades Nebraska More January 26, 2004 Winter Whiteout: Ice, heavy snow pound Nebraska Lincoln / Omaha / G.I. January 21, 2004 Kool-Aid Rescue: Nebraskans pitch in for Hastings museum Kool-Aid drive for troops in Iraq More January 19, 2004 Nebraska 'Least Corrupt': Nebraska named least corrupt state in nation More January 16, 2004 Tears & Cheers: Family and friends gather for Nebraska Company B sendoff to Iraq More January 8, 2004 Old Market Fire: Omaha's Butternut building burns, plans for apartments up in smoke More DECEMBER 2003 December 19, 2003 Up In Smoke: Lincoln mayor axes smoking ban, council split More December 16, 2003 G.I. Goes Dark: Power outage affects large part of Grand Island Monday More December 15, 2003 Celebration Of Capture: Lincoln Iraqis gather to celebrate Saddam capture More December 9, 2003 Winter Blows In: Nebraska gets hammered by heavy snow, wind More December 4, 2003 Bye Bye Byrd: Embattled state treasurer Lorelee Byrnd resigns More December 3, 2003 Sandoval Gets Death: Norfolk bank killer gets death penalty More November 18, 2003 Tragic Day Recalled: Witness testifies in Sandoval Norfolk bank slayings trial More November 11, 2003 Forward With Fair: Nebraska State Fair is saved, 2004 fair will go on More November 8, 2003 Expansion Amongst Cuts: On heels of budget cuts, $49 million NU athletic expansion announced More November 7, 2003 Scottsbluff Soldier Killed: War in Iraq claims life of another native Nebraskan More November 4, 2003 York Mourns Loss: York soldier one of 16 killed in copter attack in Iraq More October 31, 2003 Hagel's Halloween Trick: Nebraska senator plays Halloween joke on Kansas senator More October 27, 2003 Year of the Lion: Nebraska sees another mountain lion incident, this time in Mitchell More October 23, 2003 So Long Swisher: Nebraska soldier killed in Iraq laid to rest in Lincoln More October 19, 2003 October Scorcher: Nebraska basks in summer-like heat, temps into the 90s at Lexington More October 16, 2003 The Price To Ride: Cost of Omaha-Lincoln rail system estimated at $80 million More October 11, 2003 War Hits Home Again: Lincoln soldier Christopher Swisher killed in Iraq More October 11, 2003 Fair No More? Nebraska State Fair officals need $400,000 or '04 fair may be nixed More October 10, 2003 Corn Makes Gain: Nebraska corn production on rise, 18% higher than '02 More October 8, 2003 Troubled Water: Rural Grand Island water wells contaminated, residents warned More October 3, 2003 Wild West Omaha: Residents stunned by mountain lion's romp through busy west Omaha area More September 27, 2003 NU Enrollment Dips: University of Nebraska system sees decrease in enrollment More September 22, 2003 Blast Injures Nebraskan: Gering Grad Pfc. Jason McKean survives Baghdad bombing More September 20, 2003 Omaha Officer Dies: Wounded Omaha police officer Jason Pratt dies of injuries More September 18, 2003 West Nile Worries: Nebraska man gets West Nile virus through blood transfusion More September 12, 2003 Fair Dare: Grand Island makes bid to move State Fair from Lincoln to G.I. More September 8, 2003 Grand Slam Andy: Nebraska native Andy Roddick wins U.S. Open tennis tourney More September 4, 2003 Hagel At The Half: Sen. Hagel to speak at halftime of Jets-Skins game in D.C. More September 3, 2003 Nebraska's 'It' List: Nebraska man compiles list of 700 famous Nebraskans More September 2, 2003 Heat Cools Fair: '03 Nebraska State Fair attendance drops, scorching heat blamed More AUGUST 2003 August 28, 2003 Nebraska To Asia...By Car? Trade group proposes Highway 83 development to Asian continent More August 24, 2003 West Nile Sweeps State: Nebraska sees sharp increase in cases of West Nile virus More August 22, 2003 Fair Opens Fair: '03 Nebraska State Fair opens, attendance from west drops More August 20, 2003 Tom For Gov?: Tom Osborne may run for Nebraska governor in '06 More August 19, 2003 Sweat & Storms: Neb. severe storms produce high winds, damage, relief from heatwave More August 16, 2003 Big Red Sub Salute: USS Nebraska turns 10, Nebraskans celebrate in Georgia More August 15, 2003 Good Life Nebraska: Nebraska named 3rd healthiest state in nation, #1 within reach More MAY 2003 May 24, 2003 I-80 Bridge Collapse: Trucker killed when rig slams into overpass near Big Springs, bridge collapses More / I-80 Reopens May 22, 2003 Motor Home Tragedy: Four children killed in motor home fire on western Nebraska road More / Town Reacts May 21, 2003 Hoax Hits Home: Journal-Star columnist recieves hoax 'anthrax' letter More May 20, 2003 Star City Seng: Coleen Seng takes over as Lincoln mayor, grateful for election victory More May 17, 2003 Bush Thanks Ben: President calls Sen. Nelson to thank him for voting for his tax cut plan More May 16, 2003 Back On Home Ground: Nebraska National Guard soldiers return home from Saudi Arabia More May 14, 2003 Hail And High Water: Storms sweep Nebraska again, wind damage reported More May 13, 2003 Bush Push: President Bush visits Omaha, stumps for tax cut, More May 10, 2003 Omaha Accident: 3 Omaha area teens killed in car crash, 2 injured More May 7, 2003 Bush Comes Calling: President to visit Nebraska Monday, hopes to sway Sen. Nelson on tax cut plan Latest On Bush Visit / More May 6, 2003 Pick The Plate: Johanns narrows license plate designs to 3, public to choose winner More / Nebraskans Vote May 5, 2003 Severe Sunday: Nebraska hit hard by intense thunderstorms, wind and hail damage widespread More / More On Storms May 4, 2003 Panhandle Pounded: Severe storms rip through Nebraska's panhandle, damage reported More May 3, 2003 Big O Strikes Pose: Omaha's new national ad campaign targets new business More May 2, 2003 Cornhusker For Sale: Landmark Lincoln hotel is put up for sale More May 1, 2003 Lincoln Breathes Easy: Lincoln listed as one of 20 metro areas with least amount of smog More APRIL 2003 April 28, 2003 Poisoned Cattle Mystery: 250 cattle die of apparent poisoning near Richland, Neb. More April 27, 2003 Heeeere's Johnny's House: Former late night king Johnny Carson's Norfolk home to be auctioned on eBay More April 26, 2003 Mart Migrates South: Omaha transplants play key role in opening of new Nebraska Furniture Mart in KC More April 24, 2003 Bizarre Omaha Scandal: City Council President charged in assault on female in bird costume More April 14, 2003 Nebraskans In Iraq: Nebraska Army National Guard unit on the ground in Iraq More April 11, 2003 Happy Lincoln Iraqis: Iraqi refugees rally in Lincoln to celebrate liberation of Iraq More April 11, 2003 Partly Smoky: Smoke from Oklahoma fire blankets Lincoln, health advisory issued More April 10, 2003 Threat To Platte: Nebraska's Platte River named one of 10 most endangered in US More April 8, 2003 Double Check Caller ID: Grand Island family stunned as son calls from Saddam's Baghdad palace More April 7, 2003 Hit And Dodge: Spring snowstorm hits parts of Nebraska, other areas dodge bullet More April 6, 2003 Nebraska Marine Killed: Ogallala native and UNL grad Travis Ford dies in helicopter crash in Iraq More April 5, 2003 Winter Rerun: No April foolin'...winter storm poised to hit Nebraska More April 4, 2003 Iraqi Thanks: Lincoln doctor from Iraq to meet, thank President Bush in Washington More April 2, 2003 Above The Conflict: Former Nebraskan flies high as Air Force fighter pilot in Iraq More MARCH 2003 March 26, 2003 Flag Flap: Fremont Marine who raised American flag in Iraq sets off controversy More March 23, 2003 Crane Fame: Nebraska welcomes thousands of sandhills cranes, visitors, to witness spectacle More March 21, 2003 War Time Nebraskans: Nebraska military families worry about safety of loved ones More March 19, 2003 Long Way From Chadron: 1057th National Guard unit embarks to aid in war effort More March 18, 2002 Front Line Nebraskan: Journalist from Nebraska to cover war inside Iraq for NY newspaper More March 17, 2003 More Home On Range: Ted Turner buys more property in Nebraska sandhills More March 12, 2003 Spring Sprung: Mid-March sees warm temperatures blanket Nebraska More March 10, 2003 Berkshire Big Bucks: Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway profits soar More March 9, 2003 Show Of Support: 5,000 attend Omaha rally to show support for troops, Bush More March 8, 2003 G.I. Flyin' High: Multi-million dollar helicopter facility to be built in Grand Island More March 6, 2003 Pilot Booted: American Airlines pilot kicked off plane for Eppley Airport comments More March 1, 2003 Happy Birthday Nebraska: Nebraska marks 136th birthday with school celebrations across state More FEBRUARY 2003 February 27, 2003 Home To Heal: Injured Nebraska Yale student now recovering in Omaha hospital More February 27, 2003 Nebraska Agent Shot: DEA agent from Nebraska shot and injured in Michigan drug raid More February 23, 2003 Corn To Burn: Nebraska corn-burning stove hot item in times of rising fuel costs More February 21, 2003 Cornhusker Armadillos: Armadillo sighting in Nebraska confirms they're heading north More February 21, 2003 No Rush Hagel: Nebraska senator cautions against immediate war with Iraq More February 18, 2003 Tom Says No: Osborne opposes pay for players, supports scholarship raise More February 12, 2003 Pay For Play: Gov. Johanns supports bill to pay college players More February 11, 2003 Viva Las Omaha? Two Vegas casino owners pitch new Omaha casino to lawmakers More February 8, 2003 Nebraskaland Secruity: Nation goes to high alert for terrorism, Nebraska steps up security too More February 1, 2003 Shuttle Tragedy: Creighton grad part of shuttle crew, Nebraska researcher had experiments on board More JANUARY 2003 January 31, 2003 Sweet Hospitality: North Platte 'canteen' revived for today's troops More January 29, 2003 Active Nebraskans: Army Reserve and National Guard troops in Nebraska called to duty More January 18, 2003 Yale Nebraskan Injured: Former Papillion-LaVista QB among injured in deadly Connecticut accident More January 18, 2003 Nebraska For A Thousand: 3 former Nebraskans play key roles behind scenes of "Jeopardy" More January 17, 2003 Green's Is Gone: Long-time Lincoln business burns in smoky Uni Place fire More January 12, 2003 Carhenge Repair: Car from Carhenge display gets makeover after vandals set it on fire More January 7, 2003 Tax Hike: Nebraska's property taxes go up again More January 4, 2003 Stadium Voice Exits: Memorial Stadium's announcer takes TV job More DECEMBER 2002 December 29, 2002 Mild, Not Wild: Nebraska's balmy, dry winter rolls on More December 28, 2002 Big News In '02: Norfolk bank slayings, poor Husker football season two of top Nebraska stories in 2002 More December 22, 2002 Governor Tom?: Osborne can't rule out a run for Nebraska governor More December 14, 2002 Sandhills Shortage: Severe drought forces Nebraska ranchers to liquidate cattle More December 10, 2002 Big Red Carpet: Omaha filmmaker Payne debuts new movie "About Schmidt" in Lincoln and Omaha More December 10, 2002 Pandas Please: Omaha zoo hopes Chinese ambassador's Nebraska visit produces pandas More December 7, 2002 Shot Down: White House says no to Osborne's Nebraska drought aid plea More December 2, 2002 Star City Star Power: Bono, Ashley Judd, Lance Armstrong visit Lincoln for World AIDS Day More NOVEMBER 2002 November 30, 2002 Shop & Drop: Holiday shopping season in Nebraska has wild first day More November 22, 2002 Gators Aided? Nebraska football trainer may be actual inventor of Gatorade More November 21, 2002 Chuck In Charge: Hagel leads uprising to remove homeland security bill pork More November 16, 2002 Kerrey In Spotlight: New book on Bob Kerrey tells a different Vietnam story More November 3, 2002 Quick Quake: Short 4.3 magnitude earthquake centered near O'Neill rattles residents More OCTOBER 2002 October 31, 2002 Home Sweeter Home: Osborne tackles issue of how to keep young Nebraskans in Nebraska More October 29, 2002 Young Athlete Dies: West Nile virus possible cause of death of North Platte teen More October 26, 2002 Expect Delays: I-80 widening between Omaha and Lincoln could take 10 years More October 21, 2002 Crime Central: Downtown Lincoln bar scene sees rise in crime More October 19, 2002 In The Crossfire: Former Nebraskans in DC area react to sniper shootings More October 16, 2002 Omaha Survivor: Former Omahan Syslo survives Bali blast More October 10, 2002 Hagel On Board: Nebraska senator will vote for Bush war resolution More October 2, 2002 October Boomers: Ft. Calhoun, Omaha hit hard by storms More SEPTEMBER 2002 September 25, 2002 Tower Topples: Nebraska's largest television tower collapses; two killed More September 25, 2002 CSI Nebraska? Actress Marg Helgenberger has come a long way from North Bend meatpacking plant More September 22, 2002 Sorry Lions: Graham Spanier issues apology for Penn St. fans' behavior at NU game More September 10, 2002 Forever Changed: Former Lincoln woman will never forget 9/11 in NYC...she was in the middle of it More September 3, 2002 Household Hagel: Neb. senator Chuck Hagel becoming household name as vocal critic of war with Iraq More September 2, 2002 The Osborne: Former coach running unopposed in upcoming congressional election More August 31, 2002 First Victim: Lincoln man is Nebraska's first West Nile virus death More AUGUST 2002 August 29, 2002 Pounded: Lincoln area suffers some major damage from flooding, heavy rain, wind, hail More August 27, 2002 Fairly Disappointing: Opening weekend attendance at the Nebraska State Fair drops More August 22, 2002 Water Fight: Battle for water develops between Nebraska farms and towns. More August 20, 2002 Amber Alert Added: Nebraska joins states using "Amber Alert" to find kidnapped kids. More August 19, 2002 Collision Course: Over a dozen injured when race car plows into downtown Hastings crowd. More August 13, 2002 Drought Dries Hopes: Nebraska crops nearly stamped out by drought, farmers and state to lose millions of dollars. More August 12, 2002 Family Tragedy: Entire Nebraska family killed in Oklahoma car accident. More August 7, 2002 Prairie Dog Panic: Nebraska ranchers want prairie dogs to stay off conservation species list. More August 6, 2002 No Cheer Here: Injured former UNL cheerleader in major battle with insurance companies. More JULY 2002 July 30, 2002 Agri-Terror 101: Midwest governors conference warns farmers of possible terrorism through agriculture. More July 29, 2002 Dog Days Of Fall: Nebraska-made dog statues will be seen on streets of NYC this fall. More July 27, 2002 Crazy For Cabela's: Annual sidewalk sale excitement at fever pitch. More July 24, 2002 Water Woes Widen: More Nebraska towns report water shortage. More July 22, 2002 Merna Mystery: Scientists disagree over the origin of crater near Merna, Nebraska. More July 18, 2002 Biting Reality: West Nile virus arrives in Nebraska, first case reported in northeast Lincoln. More July 16, 2002 Smart In Nebraska? Police receive report that abducted Utah girl Elizabeth Smart seen at Lincoln gas station. More July 15, 2002 "Survivors" Storm Star City: 'Survivor' cast members a big hit in Lincoln. More July 15, 2002 Nebraska and 9/11: Central City man raising funds to build memorial honoring former resident and all victims 9/11 terror. More July 13, 2002 Open Again: Interstate 80 reopens near Ogallala after bridge washout. More July 12, 2002 Old Market Target: Omaha City Councilman wants more police to control Old Market panhandlers. More >July 2, 2002 Lose The Booze? Lincoln City Council considers restricting liquor sales on football Saturdays. More JUNE 2002 June 30, 2002 Too Hot To Trot: Nebraskans grow weary of heat as sizzling temperatures continue. More June 30, 2002 Odd Couple Single: Actor Jack Klugman to star in Lincoln play, still adjusting to summer heat. More June 27, 2002 Easy Pickens: Low water levels in N. Platte River make catching fish a breeze. More June 22, 2002 Chopper Crash: Medical helicopter crashes near Norfolk, three killed. More June 21, 2002 Nebraska Rattler: 3.5 earthquake shakes Greeley and Valley counties. More June 20, 2002 Train Trouble: 3 Union Pacific freight trains crash in North Platte, four injured. More June 17, 2002 Ashland Amtrak Accident: California Zephyr collides with dump truck near Ashland, no injuries. More June 16, 2002 Alive and Beachy: Despite drought, Lake McConaughy is doing well, attracting more beach goers. More June 15, 2002 Happy Homecoming: Omaha native pitches Georgia Tech to CWS win. More June 13, 2002 Wild Windy Weather: Severe storms blow through Nebraska, cause damage in some areas. More June 11, 2002 Ringing Registers: Nebraska retailers hit home run in NU baseball merchandise sales. More June 8, 2002 McMeat McMeeting: Nebraska beef producers meet with McDonald's representative. More June 5, 2002 Happy Husker State: Census shows strengths of Nebraska key to happiness of residents. Full Story MAY 2002 May 31, 2002 Kerrey Accused: Vietnam says Kerrey committed war crimes. More May 29, 2002 UNL Up, UNO Steady: UNL sees increase in foreign student enrollment. More May 22, 2002 I-80 Pileup: Blowing dust blamed for 10-car pileup on I-80, two Grand Island men killed. More from GI Independent May 21, 2002 Beef Beef: Nebraska beef producers to attempt to sway McDonald's away from foreign beef. More from AP May 21, 2002 'Survivor' Lincoln? Cast members of 'Survivor' to visit Lincoln, attend benefit for Camp Kindle. More from AP May 16, 2002 Over Exposed: Lead singer of Omaha rock group The Faint arrested for public nudity at concert. More from Omaha World Herald May 15, 2002 No Surprises: Johanns and Dean easily win primary races. More from Omaha World Herald May 10, 20002 Shady Agents Beware: Osborne proposes law to stamp out unethical sports agents. More from AP May 4, 2002 Always On His Mind: Willie Nelson to headline Crawford, Neb. benefit concert for Nebraska farmers. More from AP May 2, 2002 Breathing Easy: Lincoln makes clean air list of nation's cities. More from CNN APRIL 2002 April 29, 2002 Downtown Lincoln Drama: Man threatens to jump off parking garage after allegedly killing girlfriend. More from Lincoln Journal Star April 24, 2002 From Where's The Beef? Nebraska ranchers say no need for McDonald's to use imported beef. More from AP April 22, 2002 Race Heats Up: Challenger Stormy Dean questions Gov. Johanns' tax relief plan. More from Omaha World Herald April 20, 2002 On The Rail Again: Old Market Spaghetti Works railcar gets the boot. More from Omaha World Herald April 17, 2002 Offutt Gets No: Colorado Springs, not Omaha, will be new home to homeland defense hq. More from Omaha World Herald April 16, 2002 Hot and Dry: Nebraska farmers see scorching first day of planting season. More from Lincoln Journal Star April 15, 2002 Wild Kingdom Comes: Mutual Of Omaha's 'Wild Kingdom' to return to TV. More from USA Today April 13, 2002 Whitesides Stories: Criminal charges filed against Grand Island city council president. More from Grand Island Independent April 11, 2002 Desert Dome Demand: New Omaha attraction is bringing in big crowds. More from Lincoln Journal Star April 7, 2002 5 Of 500: Omaha boasts 5 Fortune 500 companies, and they're all neighbors. More from Omaha World Herald April 6, 2002 Story Of His Life: Bob Kerrey pens new autobiography. More from Omaha World Herald April 4, 2002 HD HQ in NE? Offutt Air Force Base considered for new Homeland Defense headquarters. More from Omaha World Herald April 2, 2002 Safety In Question: Nebraska nuclear plant gets lowest safety rating. More from AP MARCH 2002 March 29, 2002 ConAgra Profits Soar: Nebraska based company's 3rd-quarter earnings jump 48 percent. More from AP March 26, 2002 High Hopes For High Rise: Construction on Omaha's new First National Tower almost done. More from Omaha World Herald March 25, 2002 March Madness: Spring snowstorm slams Nebraska, brings more winter weather headaches. More from Omaha World Herald March 23, 2002 Crane Crunch? Expert says Nebraska stopover by sandhill cranes may be threatened. More from Omaha World Herald March 21, 2002 Bovine Bandits: Nebraska ranchers form Neighborhood Watch group to stop cattle thieves. More from AP March 20, 2002 Welcome, World. Nebraska fast becoming a haven for immigrants, Lincoln woman helps them adjust. More from USA Today March 15, 2002 Moscow On The Platte: Former Soviet leader Gorbachev visits SAC, makes speech in Lincoln. More from Lincoln Journal Star March 14, 2002 More March Snow: Heavy snowfall blankets western, north central Nebraska. More from Grand Island Independent March 9, 2002 "Hot Star, Nebraska": New rock musical set in Nebraska to premiere on Boston stage. More from Playbill March 8, 2002 Scare In The Air: American Airlines flight returns to Lincoln safely after small explosion on board. More from Lincoln Journal Star March 6, 2002 Nebraska native one of U.S. soldiers killed this week in Afghanistan. More from Lincoln Journal Star FEBRUARY 2002 February 25, 2002 Allegations surface against Husker recruit LeFlore. More from Omaha World Herald February 24, 2002 Ashland, Neb. native calls Baltimore's mean streets home. More from Baltimore Sun February 22, 2002 Side Out To Omaha: 2006 Volleyball Final 4 awarded to Nebraska's largest city. More from Lincoln Journal Star February 20, 2002 Hall Of Famer Fist Fight: Bob Gibson cited in Omaha road rage incident. More from Lincoln Journal Star February 13, 2002 Business As Usual. New terror warnings issued, Nebraska officials say they're already on heightened alert for terrorism. More from Lincoln Journal Star February 12, 2002 Ticket Trouble: Former Husker agrees to pay back money for undelivered NU tickets. More from Omaha World Herald February 9, 2002 Windy Winter Storm Blows In, Heavy winds, snow hit Nebraska. More from Grand Island Independent February 6, 2002 Hagel speaks out, hammers Bush foreign policy comments. More from Reuters February 5, 2002 Controvery arises over raises: UNL faculty raises are a hot topic after recent budget cuts. More from Lincoln Journal Star February 3, 2002 High Alert: Nebraska nuclear plants on guard against terrorism. More from Lincoln Journal Star February 1, 2002 Tragic Event: Grandparents of NU basketball player Jake Muhleisen killed in crash after Husker game. More from AP JANUARY 2002 January 30, 2002 Suicide of Lincoln businessman Hunter sheds light on shady business practices. More from Lincoln Journal Star January 26, 2002 Guantanamo detainee may be Nebraska graduate. More from Lincoln Journal Star January 25, 2002 Shuffling to Salt Lake City to Shuttle. Two Grand Island men to drive shuttle bus at Olympics. More from Grand Island Independent January 24, 2002 9-11 Terrorist in Scottsbluff? Airport operator claims Atta stopped by W. Nebraska Regional Airport prior to Sept. 11. More from Omaha World Herald January 24, 2002 Prominent Lincoln businessman dead of suicide gunshot. More from Lincoln Journal Star January 22, 2002 Nebraska budget shortfall not as high as other states. More from Lincoln Journal Star January 17, 2002 Miracle Shark! 'Virgin' Shark birth reported at Nebraska zoo. More from Reuters January 14, 2002 Both Nebraska Senators, 2 of 3 Nebraska Congressmen received money from Enron. More from Grand Island Independent January 13, 2001 Former G.I. woman nominates husband, brother-in-law to carry Olympic Torch. More from Grand Island Independent January 11, 2002 Olympic Torch makes run through Nebraska. Full Story from Lincoln Journal Star Anyone got a match? Flame goes out after Omaha visit. More from Omaha World Herald January 9, 2002 Former Nebraskan receives Grammy nomination. Full Story from Omaha World Herald January 7, 2002 First Nebraskan injured in Afghanistan recuperating at home in Battle Creek. More from Lincoln Journal-Star January 1, 2002 Top Nebraska News Stories of 2001: Terror tops the list. More from Lincoln Journal Star DECEMBER 2001 December 31, 2001 Former Nebraskan looks back at frightful day in Washington D.C. on Sept. 11. More from Lincoln Journal Star December 29, 2001 Nebraska woman accidentally returns ashes of dead sister to WalMart. More from AP and Yahoo! December 28, 2001 Very first female Nebraska State Trooper to retire. More from Lincoln Journal-Star December 24, 2001 Poverty level in Nebraska highest in rural areas. More from Lincoln Journal-Star December 18, 2001 All bets off! Osborne wants to ban gambling on amateur sports. More from Lincoln Journal-Star December 17, 2001 Lincoln students create unique artwork about September 11 tragedy, Senator Nelson to present it to President Bush. More from Lincoln Journal-Star December 14, 2001 What's in a name? Big bucks if it's Nebraska beef. More from AP and Yahoo! December 13, 2001 Wise-cracking Ted Turner buys ranch land in Cherry County, Nebraska. More from AP and Yahoo! December 4, 2001 Here comes the duck! AFLAC, nation's top supplemental insurer to move to Nebraska. More from Reuters and Yahoo! December 1, 2001 Despite major budget cutbacks, UNL faculty members' jobs secure...for now. More from Lincoln Journal-Star