NTK (Need to Know)

Good morning. Today is Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Clouds and a below-normal high in the upper 70s today. Parts of northeast Nebraska could see rain this afternoon and tonight, but the Omaha area likely will remain dry. The metro's best chance of rain is Thursday night.

News of note:

• The Colorado wildfire near Boulder had destroyed 92 structures by Tuesday night. Gov. Bill Ritter declared a state of emergency as the fire's estimated size reached 7,100 acres, or 11 square miles. Authorities: 92 structures destroyed in Colo. fire

• Cato June has a Super Bowl championship ring and a distinguished National Football League résumé. What the 30-year-old linebacker doesn't have is any guarantees as he joins the Omaha Nighthawks two days before rosters have to be set. Super Bowl veteran is late roster addition for Nighthawks

• Two new businesses are opening at Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion. Click here to learn which businesses they are.

• A year ago, Brody Cole asked his older brother to take the training wheels off his bike. Now the 6-year-old, nicknamed "Nitro," has nearly 50 trophies from BMX racing. It's all downhill for young racer

• Advice abounds for making baby food at home. Staff writer Erin Grace helps parents sift through it. Hands-on health

Among the day's happenings:

• Burt Street will be closed between 27th and 30th Streets from 11 tonight to 6 a.m. Thursday, and again from 11 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday.

• Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is in Iowa to participate in a panel discussion hosted by a coalition working to support three Iowa Supreme Court justices under fire for a decision last year legalizing gay marriage. Concern over spread of Fremont law

• Nebraska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will take public comment and collect information on Fremont's controversial immigration-related legislation. The meeting begins at 9 a.m., Southeast Community College, Lincoln campus, 8800 O St., Room G-1. O'Connor joins defense of justices

- Compiled by Judith Nygren

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