News Index

Thursday, December 01, 2005

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

 Hawthorn berries stand out in snow-covered tree near Lincoln.

[picture by Jan Youngquist] click on picture for larger image

According to the National Weather Service, the snow could stay around,  with some flurries anticipated through the weekend.

• Snow-covered Lincoln to welcome Santa tonight

• National Weather Service Lincoln staff hosts visit by Chinese meteorologists

• Illinois leaders convene for Keep Warm Illinois Leadership Summit

• World, national news

• Bush: Iraq conflict 'will take time and patience'

• More...

 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online

• The LDN poll on a Super Wal-Mart will be available in a few days. In the meantime, we encourage you to discuss your opinions via Letters to the editor. Bear in mind to address the issues. Disagree with opinions as you might; however, refrain from negative comments about any person.

• Wal-Mart would compete with local retailers

• Big companies not carrying their share

Submit a letter to the editor online

• Park district notes
  Winter activities to beat the doldrums

• How to help Pakistan earthquake victims and continue assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

• Taking notes

 Features

• Invention Mysteries
  Russian inventor took off with his invention

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (4)

• Classifieds    (11)

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• Webcam view of Robert's Sysco Food Services construction site

• Business news elsewhere

• Economic indicators at pre-hurricane levels

• Katrina rebuilding boosts online job ads

• Ford, Chrysler post drop in US sales

• More...

• Sports news elsewhere

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• World AIDS Day Marked By Hardship, Hope

• Volunteer-Operated Defibs are Lifesavers

• Most Temp, Part-Time Workers Lack Job-Linked Health Insurance

• Coffee Perks Up Short-Term Memory

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• TiVo adds movie tickets, photos to offerings

• Setback for BlackBerry maker

• More...

Wednesday, Nov. 30:

• Council and Wal-Mart resume discussions
  New development agreement presented

  • The LDN Super Wal-Mart poll results will be available in a few days. In the meantime, we encourage you to discuss your opinions via Letters to the editor. Please address the issues, disagree with opinions as you might, and refrain from directing attacks against people.

• Salvation Army announces rental assistance

• Letters:

  • Does the city of Lincoln want an expanded Wal-Mart?

  • Reader, family and friends shop Super Wal-Mart now

  • Wal-Mart did not kill downtown

  • Objection: Wal-Mart not in line with other retailers' employee benefits

  • Wal-Mart in line with other retailers?

  • Why are Lincoln gas prices high?

• Davis named student senate member at Lincoln College

• Oasis update

• Hot second-half shooting propels 'Birds to 62-50 win

• LCC to host 2006 Acordia Volleyball Challenge

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Monday, Nov. 28

Friday, Nov. 25

Thursday, Nov. 24 -- Thanksgiving Day