Copple Loses Suit Over City Comprehensive Plan
District Judge William Blue dismissed Newt Copple's challenge to the city's Comprehensive Plan ruling the plan was adopted properly. Blue rejected Copple's claims of Open Meetings Law violations and conflict of interest, letting the city proceed with implementation and a zone change bid may still appeal.
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County board stuck in budget stalemate amid tax limits
Lancaster County faces a financial crunch due to inflation, under assessed rolls, and reduced federal funds. Commissioners plan cuts but lack priorities or agreement on how to proceed as budget work sessions continue into next week.
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Roskens Seeks Increased Progress for NU Across Campuses
Ronald Roskens told Lincoln business leaders his main goal for the three campus system is increased progress. He acknowledged skepticism about his Omaha campus past and urged critics to stay skeptical through what could be many years of his presidency as interim president from January to his April permanent appointment, with over 200 attendees at the Lincoln Chamber event.
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Nebraska highway commission backs permanent tree removal policy
The Nebraska State Highway Commission voted 6 to 0 for a permanent tree removal policy tied to construction and safety, aiming to cut as few trees as possible. Critics argued the plan is inadequate and should apply to interim projects, with public hearings planned before final design decisions. The panel also noted a subcommittee recommendation was omitted. Meanwhile bid totals reached $21.1 million on Thursday, contributing to 1977 project bids of $54.6 million.
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Columbus man to chair power industry interim study
Columbus resident Max Kiburz, general manager of the Loup Public Power District, was chosen to temporarily chair the power industry task force working with a legislative subcommittee. Permanent officers will be elected June 30. Sen. Richard Lewis is favored to assume the chair.
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Lincoln area scholarships and local politics noted
University of Nebraska Lincoln awarded $400 Farmland Industries and $250 Hatch scholarships to named students including Warren Eckloft and Jay Curtiss. Lan caster County Young Republicans elected Mary Johnson as chair and others to officer posts. A public meeting in Lincoln outlined Haymarket Square restoration with dates and boundaries. NSF added $600,000 to UNL Ross Ice Shelf Project for ski aircraft deliveries to the Antarctic glacier.
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Elgin
Jay Curtiss
Sidney
David Grimes
Lincoln
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Creston
Charles Oellermann
Grant
James Wolf
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Lincoln wins HUD block grant for blight removal and housing
The city receives 1.835 million from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development to tear down blight preserve neighborhoods rehabilitate housing and fund projects for the handicapped and elderly in five Lincoln areas Clinton Malone Havelock Belmont West Lincoln. Rep Charles Thone announced a smaller Falls City grant of 382210.
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West Lincoln
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Warner pushes budget power to force school coordination
Nebraska lawmakers hear that budget leverage will compel postsecondary institutions to coordinate programs and cut duplication. The plan requires sharper role and mission statements, with state funding tied to clearer definitions. Critics note vague goals and high costs of graduate studies.
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Nebraska
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Ralston
Platte River
Frank Lewis
Bellevue
Education Committee
Dan Taylor
Len Warner
NU head greenhouses slated for completion dates
The headhouse greenhouse and the Plant Science Complex addition to Keim Hall on the University of Nebraska Lincoln East Campus are expected to be completed by August 1, 1977 and May 1, 1978, respectively. UNL planning architect Howard Strong notes Keim Hall is ahead of schedule. The four level Keim Hall will house labs classrooms and offices built by Peter Kiewit Sons Co. The headhouse greenhouse is by ND Judds Construction Co and will contain 22 units for utilities dirt planning facilities and plant growth.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Omaha
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Lincoln
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