Report: Immigrants inject $1.6B into Neb. economy Oct 15, 2008
economy - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... "On the Net:Office of Latino/Latin American Studies, http://www.unomaha.edu/ollas/UNO Center for Public Affairs Research, http://www.unomaha.edu/cparA service of the Associated Press(AP) (63) (30) (20) (8) (8) Tribune Reporters Blog: Sports: October 2008 S M T W T F S Today's Events / ? 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
David Holmes Joins SCM Microsystems as Vice President of the Americas Oct 14, 2008
Holmes, 34, will be based at the Company's U.S. sales office in Fremont, CA. (Photo: ) In his new role, Holmes is responsible for driving marketing, sales and business development efforts in North and South America, with particular focus on expanding SCM's presence in new industries and geographic markets. In addition, he is responsible for establishing additional sales channels and creating new partnerships to further the company's sales expansion. (PR Newswire)
Utah State Football Supplemental Notes at San Jose State Oct 11, 2008
6 redshirt-freshman RB (Fremont, Calif. 12 sophomore QB (Oakley, Calif. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Neb. Humane Society posts new Omaha ordinance Oct 10, 2008
Humane Society posts new Omaha ordinance - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Johanns campaigns in northeast Nebraska Oct 8, 2008
Johanns, former Nebraska governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, has events in Omaha and Fremont before making a stop in Burt County. He will hold an event at 5:30 p.m. at the Oakland home of Kelly and Marcie Lechtenberg. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sen. Hagel to speak to Nebraska educators Oct 8, 2008
Hagel to speak to Nebraska educators - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
How can Nebraska possibly vote Republican? Oct 7, 2008
Last week a colleague passing through town was told to go to GI, Fremont, Lincoln, or Omaha because there was no vacancy here in town due to construction crews. My vote: McCain. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Goodwill opens new Fremont facility Oct 5, 2008
By Don Bowen/Fremont Tribune Friday, Oct 03, 2008 - 10:55:40 am CDT. Goodwill Industries has started a third chapter in Fremont ... Of 11 facilities in the Omaha area, including Fremont, only one is in a leased building. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
No. 4 Missouri piles it on Nebraska Oct 5, 2008
"Missouri scored the first four times it had the ball, then went up 31-7 on Brock Christopher's 16-yard interception return late in the second quarter.Missouri (1-0 Big 12) is unbeaten through five games for the third year in a row. Nebraska (3-2, 0-1) is winless in 10 straight against opponents ranked in the Top 10.This victory was a long time coming. The Tigers hadn't won in Lincoln since 1978, when they upset second-ranked Nebraska 35-31 to deny the Huskers a national title shot.Missouri... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
2008 Keefe Tech graduate dies in Nebraska Oct 3, 2008
Greg Bruno, 18, was driving a 2002 GMC pickup in Fremont, Neb. at about 6:35 p.m. when a medical condition apparently made him lose control of the truck, police told the Fremont Tribune newspaper. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Delayed date Sep 25, 2008
The buzz: The battle for the Fremont Cannon at 545 pounds, the heaviest rivalry trophy in college sports has been a series of streaks of late ... The cannon, by the way, is a replica of one that explorer John C. Fremont brought with him before abandoning it in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1844. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Missouri gets extra time for Nebraska Sep 22, 2008
"Woods said he lobbies quarterback Graham Harrell for more running plays."Me and Graham, we're the same year so I can kind of talk him into a run here and there," Woods said jokingly.Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing set a school record with his 14th 200-yard passing game in a 38-14 victory over Sam Houston State, throwing for 356 yards and two touchdowns. His main target was Kerry Meier, who had a career-best eight catches for 136 yards and a 69-yard touchdown.Missouri's Daniel broke the Big 12... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Accidental death reported on Navy sub Nebraska Sep 22, 2008
Last updated September 21, 2008 9:10 p.m. PT. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Neb. House hopeful benefits from Obama Omaha game Sep 21, 2008
House hopeful benefits from Obama Omaha game - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Granting his wish Sep 20, 2008
The 16-year-old Fremont boy, who has muscular dystrophy, took a flight in Midwest Medical Transport Co.s Husker helicopter ... Grant spent an hour flying over Fremont and the area with his mother, Barb, pointing out his house and taking pictures ... fremonter Sep 18, 2008 12:04 PM well i must say that its very nice to see someone doing something for someone else without it having to be a money making or political thing. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
2nd Neb. city won't enforce law on campaign signs Sep 19, 2008
city won't enforce law on campaign signs - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Iowa Man Convicted For Human Trafficking Sep 18, 2008
The two girls testified in court last week that they met Russell in Omaha in August 2007, shortly after the girls ran away from a juvenile home in Fremont, Nebraska. Russell -- whom the girls were instructed to call "Sir" -- recruited the girls with the help of a 19-year-old prostitute named Marcia Ryan but known to the girls as "Jazzie". (7 KETV Omaha)
Officials report 1st human trafficking conviction Sep 18, 2008
on Aug. 20, 2007, after running away from a juvenile home in nearby Fremont, Neb. They claimed they were recruited by Russell with the help of a 19-year-old prostitute, Marcia Ryan, who was known to the teens as "Jazzie.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
CSR: Basketball Recruiting Exclusive Sep 18, 2008
Tony Freeland, 6-5, SF, Fremont High School (Los Angeles, CA)-Freeland was spotted by the Cyclone staff this summer and they will be paying him a visit in the next week. Michael Haynes, 6-6, PF, Fenger High School (Chicago, IL)-Michael had to pass on an earlier visit because of an ankle injury. (CycloneNation.com)
Scoreboard For Sept. 17, 2008 Sep 17, 2008
Fremont, 25-13, 25-5 ... Fremont, 25-14, 25-16. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'Beatrice Daily Sun' Gets New Editor Sep 17, 2008
Lee's other Nebraska dailies are the Columbus Telegram, Fremont Tribune and Lincoln Journal-Star. Ethridge also has been a managing editor, sports editor and news reporter at newspapers in Kentucky, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. (MediaWeek.com)
USC increases its lead at No. 1 Cal, ASU dumped from Top 25 Sep 15, 2008
FromMagnussens Lexus of Fremont. 2005 TL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ihnen earns Eagle Rank Sep 13, 2008
and three times traveling to Camp Cedars in Fremont, Nebraska. He also attended another Scout Jubilee at Mahoney State Park where he carried the Troop flag during the opening ceremony. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
SE Nebraska Counties Face Flash Flood Watch Sep 13, 2008
In Iowa, Fremont, Montgomery and Page counties are under flash flood watches. The condition may lead to flooding along smaller streams and low water crossings. (7 KETV Omaha)
College football, NFL, prep volleyball, soccer Sep 3, 2008
Fremont St. Joe d. Danbury, 25-7, 25-7, 25-9. Genoa d. Elmwood, 25-22, 25-18, 25-12. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
City/area digest Sep 2, 2008
Sept. 5, Auburn at Nebraska City; Sept. 12, Lincoln Pius X at Columbus; Sept. 19, Falls City at Johnson County Central; Sept. 26, Lincoln Northeast at Fremont; Oct. 3, Lincoln Lutheran at Fairbury; Oct. 17, Beatrice at Crete; Oct. 17, Columbus at Seward; and Oct. 23, Johnson County Central at HTRS.. Sertoma to put out flags Monday. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Sports scoreboard Sep 1, 2008
Tabor Fremont-Mills 24, Shenandoah 19 ... Lincoln Southwest 33, Fremont 0. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Remembering a local hero Aug 31, 2008
By Russ Krebs/Fremont Tribune Friday, Aug 29, 2008 - 11:20:16 am CDT ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
City clerk OKs illegal immigration petition Aug 30, 2008
By Don Bowen/Fremont Tribune Thursday, Aug 28, 2008 - 10:28:36 am CDT. Fremonters have gotten approval from City Clerk Kim Volk to circulate a petition to force a special election so voters can decide on a proposal targeting illegal immigrants ... Fremont city attorney Dean Skokan said the petition wording is very similar to the wording of a proposed ordinance that failed in late July by a split vote of the Fremont City Council. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Dueling dumplings new part of Neb. Yorkfest Aug 26, 2008
Yorkfest - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Workforce office hosts open house Aug 25, 2008
The Nebraska Workforce Development-Department of Labor Fremont Career Center will be hosting a public open house and ribbon cutting in celebration of its new location at 835 N. Broad St. in Fremont ... A short program will be held at 9:30 a.m. Those participating in the program include Fremont Mayor "Skip" Edwards; commissioner of labor, Fernando "Butch" Lecuona III; Metropolitan Community College and Fremont Chamber representatives; as well as Gov. Dave Heineman ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Questions raised over money in Neb. ballot issue Aug 14, 2008
ballot issue - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... " It's registered with the Department of Finance in Sacramento County, Calif. The filing, called a fictitious business name statement, is used when an organization is doing business under another name. The name of the registrant: American Civil Rights Coalition.Meanwhile, Doug Tietz, executive director of Nebraska Civil Rights, says it's his opponents who should be more forthcoming.Nebraskans United... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
AAA: Etching Good Deterrent For Car Thieves Aug 14, 2008
Aug. 19 at AAA office on East 23rd Street in Fremont. Aug. 27-28 at AAA office on 132nd Street and W. Center Road. (7 KETV Omaha)
NCAA Football Preview - Nevada Wolf Pack Aug 14, 2008
Nevada earned a bit of a reprieve and gained some measure of confidence with a 52-17 blowout of Nicholls State at home and then took the Fremont Cannon with a 27-20 triumph over in-state rival UNLV. However, the Pack did itself no favors by scheduling Western Athletic Conference powers Fresno State and Boise State in back-to-back weeks. The contest with the Bulldogs at home left Nevada with a 49-41 loss, but the BSU meeting provided for one of the most exciting games in college football, a... (FOX23.com, OK)
COMPLETE LIST: Is there a stroke center near you? Aug 12, 2008
Full list: Is there a primary stroke center near you. Full list: Is there a primary stroke center near you. (USA Today -- News)
Firefighters put out two blazes Aug 9, 2008
One of the newest restaurants in Fremont was temporarily closed Wednesday after a fire damaged the back of the building ... About an hour later, Fremont Rural firefighters responded to a truck fire at a junkyard ... A firefighter from Fremont Rural Fire Department puts out a truck fire at Bernheisel Salvage Yard, Wednesday morning. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Neb. outsources management of some Medicaid cases Aug 5, 2008
outsources management of some Medicaid cases - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Dairy Queen sets Blizzard Day Aug. 7 Aug 2, 2008
Nebraska Dairy Queen locations participating in this fund-raiser in addition to Plattsmouth are Omaha, Lincoln, Beatrice, Bellevue, Blair, Brady, Central City, Cozad, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Lexington, Milford, Papillion, Seward, Valley, West Point and Wahoo. will serve up a variety of Blizzard Flavor Treats during Miracle Treat Day, including Oreo, the August Blizzard of the Month. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Council mixed after ordinance is struck down Aug 2, 2008
By Don Bowen/Fremont Tribune Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 - 10:36:53 am CDT. Fremont City Council member Bob Warner said he was disappointed in Tuesday nights meeting for several reasons ... Tuesday nights city council meeting was held at Fremont High Schools McPherson Auditorium because of the expected oversized crowd. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Nebraska court orders illegal immigrant's bills paid Aug 2, 2008
August 02, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fremonters, outsiders voice opinions on proposed ordinance Aug 1, 2008
By Don Bowen/Fremont Tribune Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008 - 10:43:51 am CDT. More than 70 Fremont residents and residents from other communities, including some from Iowa and one from Hastings, spoke during the public comment segment of the Fremont City Council meeting Tuesday night ... After council members had a 4-4 tie, Fremont Mayor Skip Edwards voted to kill the ordinance. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Fremont immigration issue dead, discussion beginning Jul 31, 2008
(AP) -- A proposed ordinance targeting illegal immigration in Fremont may be dead, but the discussion of the problems fueling the debate is just getting under way, say those involved in the issue. Fremont Mayor Don "Skip" Edwards cast the deciding vote late Tuesday night against a proposal that would have banned renting to, harboring and hiring illegal immigrants ... While some Fremont residents said the emotional debate already has created division in this city of 25,000, Freytez said the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Three-peat try: Central goes for another MAC title Jul 30, 2008
"A service of the Associated Press(AP) (31) (27) (22) (20) (15) Tribune Reporters Blog: Sports: July 2008 S M T W T F S Today's Events / ? 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Fremont council kills illegal immigration measure Jul 30, 2008
(AP) -- Fremont's City Council voted to kill a proposal targeting illegal immigration at the end of a hearing that drew more than 1,000 people. Opponents and supporters filled the Fremont High School auditorium and took turns addressing the council on a plan that would have outlawed renting housing to or hiring illegal immigrants in this city of 25,000 ... Tuesday's hearing drew comment from residents of Fremont, Omaha, Lincoln and other nearby areas. (Sioux City Journal)
Leaders say Nebraska city's plan could hurt business Jul 29, 2008
(AP) -- If Fremont city leaders approve a new law aimed at illegal immigrants, the new hiring regulations could hurt small businesses and threaten development efforts, business leaders say ... Large employers in the area, including Fremont Beef and Hormel, are already using the system, though both plants are outside city limits and would not be subject to the new rules ... If approved, the new law likely would not result in business closures but could create difficulties especially for small... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fremont denies South Sioux spot in state tourney Jul 29, 2008
South Sioux City's Brit Conover fields the ball against Fremont during baseball action in South Sioux City Monday, July 28, 2008 ... SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- Fremont denied South Sioux City Post 307 a berth in the Nebraska Class A Legion baseball state tournament with a 12-3 victory Monday in a district tournament consolation final ... Fremont broke out of the gates early scoring two runs in the first, second and third innings. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Art of the Striptease May Be Just Indecency in Iowa Jul 28, 2008
The case pending before a Fremont County judge effects only one business in Hamburg, but if he agrees with the prosecutor, nude dancing clubs across the state could find their legal standing threatened ... Fremont County Attorney Margaret Johnson said it's all nonsense. (Fox News)
Post 307 reaches winners bracket final Jul 26, 2008
SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- South Sioux City moved to within a victory of a berth in the Nebraska State Senior Legion tournament, edging Fremont 3-2 in Class A district action Friday at Klasey Park. Cownie Church Post 307 scored three unearned runs in the sixth inning, then held off a Fremont rally in the ninth ... Two Fremont throwing errors led to the three runs, but second-seeded Fremont scored twice in the ninth and had the bases loaded before Ben Cardwell got the final out on a grounder to short. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Crash injures 2 Jul 25, 2008
A man and woman were transported to Fremont Area Medical Center where they were treated and released for minor injuries, Benke said ... An officer with the Dodge County Sheriff's office spray paint's the scene of an accident near Valley View Golf Course Tuesday afternoon, July 22, 2008 near Fremont, Neb ... (Tony Gray/Fremont Tribune). (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Another Fremont school may go all year Jul 24, 2008
Fremont Public Schools will look at the possibility of adding an additional elementary school to the continuous learning calendar by the 2010-2011 school year ... n Approved a Fremont High School instrumental music trip to New York City on May 26-30, 2009 ... Personally I know my child appreciates summer break and so do I. fremont forever Jul 22, 2008 7:42 PM my son attended Grant for the past 3 years and I couldn't have asked for a better education. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
High Hopes for Coach Duffy and Rancho Verde Jul 23, 2008
Rancho Verde will open the season at home on Sept. 5 against Fremont (Los Angeles). The game should be an easy win for the Mustangs (Fremont was 1-9 last season), but it holds special meaning for Duffy ... He was head coach at Fremont for 10 years, winning an Invitational Division championship in 2003, his final season. (Colorado Sports -- Rivals.com)
Starbucks to close new Fremont store Jul 22, 2008
One of two Fremont Starbucks locations will be closed as part of the companys transformation strategy ... The Fremont store has been open less than a year, opening on Aug. 10, 2007 ... fremonter Jul 21, 2008 1:16 PM to wondering:it was built because some moron had his or her head in their backside. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Neb. crews helping restore power after Iowa storms Jul 22, 2008
crews helping restore power after Iowa storms - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Crash near Snyder injures 3 Jul 21, 2008
He said a 2006 Dodge Stratus driven by Thomas Braesch, 55, of Fremont was northbound on U.S. Highway 275 when he attempted to turn left onto Nebraska Highway 91 ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Burger King buys 72 restaurants in Nebraska, Iowa Jul 21, 2008
Simmonds started with the first Burger King in Fremont in 1976. Simmonds said Burger King has been good to his family, and this deal will allow him to simplify his life. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Burger King buys 72 franchise restaurants Jul 21, 2008
Michael Simmonds established Simmonds Restaurant Management in 1976 with the first Burger King restaurant in Fremont, Neb. Burger King shares closed down 74 cents to $27. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Opponents to ordinance voice opinions Jul 20, 2008
By Don Bowen/Fremont Tribune Friday, Jul 18, 2008 - 10:35:38 am CDT. About 100 people sat in the pews of First United Methodist Church in Fremont Thursday night to discuss their opposition to a proposed ordinance before the Fremont City Council that targets illegal immigrants ... In his comments to the Fremont Tribune, Norm Pflanz, staff attorney with Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest, said some in attendance might not be open about their comments with a member of the... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Nebraska community takes on illegal immigration Jul 19, 2008
A proposed ordinance introduced by the Fremont City Council earlier this month and set for decision in late August would force prospective renters to prove they're not illegal immigrants before becoming tenants in the city ... Fremont is one of a handful of Nebraska cities that have undergone marked demographic change, primarily because of the mostly Hispanic work forces at meatpacking plants ... The Fremont factions are gearing up for the City Council's July 29 meeting when the ordinance is up... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
McCain arrives in Neb. for fundraiser Jul 17, 2008
for fundraiser - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Proposal to Keep Illegal Immigrants Out Sparks Outcry Jul 13, 2008
A proposed law aimed at booting illegal immigrants from Fremont, Neb ... The law, which applies to illegal immigrants who were born in the United States and those who came to the country later, would require everyone who rents property in Fremont to hold an occupancy license, the Omaha World-Herald reported ... The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission issued a statement this week denouncing the "racial and anti-immigrant remarks" made at a recent Fremont council meeting discussing the ordinance.... (Fox News)
Neb. Republicans oppose state tuition for aliens Jul 13, 2008
Republicans oppose state tuition for aliens - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Meet the need this summer and give blood Jul 7, 2008
7/5 Alliance Church Fremont, 7:00-Noon ... 7/8 Salem Lutheran Church Fremont, 1:00-6:00 ... 7/26 Sinai Lutheran Church, Fremont, 7:30-11:30. (Plattsmouth Journal)
Church news (27) Jul 6, 2008
Botic and his wife, Roxanne, reside in Fremont, Neb. He has served as pastor and associate pastor for congregations in Nebraska, Ohio, Colorado and Wyoming. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Neb. backs Offutt for home of new Air Force unit Jul 5, 2008
backs Offutt for home of new Air Force unit - Ap-state-ne - The Fremont Tribune - Fremont, Nebraska's Community Newspaper ... 2008 Fremont Tribune. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Horse to rent? Look no further than Wyoming Horses (117) Jul 5, 2008
We have been in Fremont County, Wyo. leasing horses for over 40 years, said Dar Mantle Vogel of Wyoming Horses, a family operation that leases nearly 850 horses to riders, guest ranches and other customers each spring. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)