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"I anticipate the process to be completed by our August meeting," Chairman Dennis Lee said before the board went into executive session.

Casey Ricketts has been the commissions interim executive director since January but must wait to see if the board picks her over other outside candidates.

The Nebraska State Patrol bought 10 semi-automatic rifles from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, which was criticized for purchasing the weapons last year.

Gov. Jim Pillens plan to wipe out nearly 1,000 state jobs could come at a cost for Nebraskans, based on a list of affected positions released by his office.

Harrahs Nebraska in Columbus is expected to open its doors Friday. The states first fully completed casino will have more than 500 slot machines, 14 table games and a sportsbook.

A mid-April storm has pushed back the opening of Harrahs casino in Columbus, Nebraska, to a yet-to-be-determined date, its general manager said.

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has grown rapidly with new casinos opening up. Now lawmakers are talking about giving the governor more say in overseeing the agency.

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has grown rapidly with new casinos opening up. Now lawmakers are talking about giving the governor more say in overseeing the agency.

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has grown rapidly with new casinos opening up. Now lawmakers are talking about giving the governor more say in overseeing the agency.

Sage, who has been on medical leave recently, will remain on that leave until March 11 and his retirement will be effective March 12.