Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 3:00am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The company that makes Jack Daniel's is howling mad over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle. Now, the liquor company is barking at the door of the Supreme Court.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 1:00am
LINCOLN — Attorneys for Native American activists asked a judge Friday to dismiss a lawsuit filed against them by the City of Lincoln over the right to appeal a controversial zoning decision.
The court action was a continuation of protests over the approval of a housing development called Wilderness Crossing adjacent to Lincoln’s Wilderness Park and near a site where sweat lodge ceremonies are conducted.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 11/21/2022 - 2:00am
A central Iowa care facility that was cited for contributing to the death of a resident last year was cited this week for a second death.
Northridge Village of Ames was cited this week for a death in September that stemmed from a resident’s untreated urinary tract infection. Last year, the home was cited for a June 2021 death that resulted from a resident’s fall at the facility.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 11/18/2022 - 3:00am
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — The head of a Kansas legislative panel wants to end the state's contract with its largest foster care contractor, after two former executives were accused of scheming to defraud the organization out of at least $4.7 million.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 11/18/2022 - 2:00am
LINCOLN — Nebraska has given its OK to a $3 billion settlement with Walmart in a lawsuit alleging that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to properly oversee the dispensing of the highly addictive painkillers.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 1:00am
NEW YORK (AP) — The swift collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX sent more shockwaves through the crypto world on Thursday, with authorities now investigating the firm for potential securities violations and analysts bracing for a further downturn in crypto prices.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 1:00am
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the appeal of death-row inmate Aubrey Trail, who argued, among other things, that jurors became prejudiced against him after he attempted suicide in their presence.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 11/11/2022 - 2:00am
Supreme Court Justices held court arguments in the theatre of Nebraska City High School on November 2, 2022, at the invitation of High School Principal Brian Hoover. Justices, lawyers, and staff visited for arguments to raise awareness of court processes and the importance of civics education in today’s society.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 4:00am
LINCOLN — Call it the “battle over bluejeans” or “denim-gate,” but the state employees union says its lawsuit against a state agency’s ban on bluejeans is about much more than just what state workers can wear on the job.