Новости за 12.05.2016

Research to turn one of Nebraska’s most prolific weeds into a cash crop for the state’s farmers has been ensnared by bureaucratic red tape.

The Doughnut Hole has withdrawn its application for a license to sell booze at its counter in the Railyard's Public Market, according to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission's executive director.

Hannah Davis' free kick in the 98th minute sends Lincoln Southwest to the Class A girls soccer state semifinals.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the "Star Wars" franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series about it.

Millard North girls soccer coach James Abueg calls them “hero runs,” when a defender moves up field to try and help score a goal.

A consulting group on solitary confinement in Nebraska prisons on Wednesday hashed over a set of rules for restricted housing of inmates.

The Lancaster County Visitors Promotion Committee approved four grants worth $41,570 Wednesday that will help pay for improvements to a BMX race track, the State Museum, city disc golf courses and a threshing association’s showgrounds.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The commission that oversees Nebraska's state tourism agency has scheduled a meeting to discuss the job of its embattled director in the wake of a blistering state audit.

NEW YORK (AP) — Down a shot of tequila at The Blind Burro and the second round may cost you more. Or less. It all depends on what everyone else is drinking.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The state's top elections official says more than 700 voters couldn't vote on a University of Nebraska Board of Regents race because county officials didn't include that contest on their ballot.

Lincoln Southwest boys soccer coach Geoff Weller has resigned as head coach. Weller coached the team for three seasons, finishing with a 45-9 record.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission on Wednesday voted against allowing less-restrictive business zoning on the land where the former Community Mental Health Center building sits, but not because members necessarily think such zoning is inappropriate.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — If Prince was seeking help for a problem with prescription drugs, it would make sense for him to turn to a California addiction specialist known for new ideas on treatment. Less clear is why he sought care…

NEW YORK (AP) — Elysea's World beat Grey Stark by a half-length Wednesday, giving trainer Chad Brown a 1-2 finish in the $80,000 allowance feature for 3-year-old fillies on the turf at Belmont Park.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is the only state in the past century to split its electoral votes between presidential candidates from two different parties. Now Democrats are hoping to do so again if the GOP remains divided over presumptive…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska officials say voter turnout in Tuesday's election was the highest for a presidential primary since 2000.

Lincoln Christian dominated the Gold Division at the Palmyra Invitational, placing three golfers in the top three and winning by 27 strokes.

A look at Wednesday's action on the high school courts.

A look at Wednesday's action on the high school links.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the investigation into the death of Prince (all times local):

Two Rivers, Dead Timber and Louisville state recreation areas are in poor condition from flooding after heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday, Nebraska Game and Parks said in a news release.

Two Rivers, Dead Timber and Louisville state recreation areas are in poor condition from flooding after heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday, Nebraska Game and Parks said in a news release.

Martina McBride, "Reckless" (Nash Icon/BMLG)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Virtual reality specialist Oculus is trying to dazzle consumers by adding more entertainment and educational options to the Samsung Gear headset in hopes of transforming the technological curiosity into a cultural phenomenon.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Station Casinos parent company Red Rock Resorts Inc. has agreed to buy the off-Strip Palms resort for $312.5 million.