Good morning. Today is Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012.
Another morning of wet roads and below-freezing temperatures - a combination that yesterday led to some smash-ups during the morning commute. The good news: The morning is off to a warmer start . . . just below 30 ahead of 7 a.m. Today's highs will be close to 40, normal for this time of year.
News of note:
• A Sioux City, Iowa, manufacturer of electrical and communication transmission equipment has announced plans to nearly double its workforce.
• Beer-brewing and liquor sales could increase in Nebraska under a pair of bills lawmakers advanced Tuesday.
• Creighton broke out of its shooting slump Tuesday night in record-setting fashion.
• Frozen yogurt, that cold, creamy sweet treat, is fast becoming one of Omaha's hottest food trends.
Among the day's happenings:
• State lawmakers will take up round two of efforts to lure a major data center to Nebraska. In the afternoon, they will turn their attention to laws on eminent domain following the Keystone pipeline controversy. Read more in The State Line blog.
In case you missed it . . .
• Ernie Chambers made his plans to run for the Unicameral official on Tuesday.
• A group of employees in the Omaha public works department stepped forward Tuesday to claim a $1 million prize from the Nebraska Lottery.
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