Omaha Drivers Pay Least At Pump In State Survey Nov 19, 2008
Of the seven metro areas surveyed in the state, Omaha had the lowest average. The state's largest city recorded an average price of about $1. (7 KETV Omaha)
Lawmakers Advance Safe Haven Bill To Next Level Nov 19, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Debate Swirls Around Age Limit Of Legislation. (7 KETV Omaha)
State's loophole creates safe haven for child desertion Nov 19, 2008
State Senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha opposed the original legislation and told the public hearing yesterday that the state had no business encouraging the abandonment of children of any age. "Nebraska did not get it right with this one," he said. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Arick Johanson takes his first ministerial job in Ellensburg Nov 19, 2008
First Christian Church Pastor Arick Johanson came to Ellensburg almost two years ago after an internship following graduation from Nebraska Christian College in Omaha, Neb ... Johanson decided to attend Nebraska Christian College in Omaha, Neb. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Man Earns Record For World's Tallest Mohawk Nov 19, 2008
Omaha Musician Donates Hair, Proceeds To Charity Groups ... Hahn's band and other groups staged a concert Friday night to benefit Locks of Love and the Omaha charity Project Nightlights. (Click2Houston, TX)
Defending Nebraska's Child-Abandonment Law Nov 19, 2008
Judi Wheeldon of Council Bluffs, Iowa, right, protests Nebraska's safe-haven law with others at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha on Oct. 16 Rick Gershon / Getty ... Most states allow a parent to leave an infant at a fire station or hospital without fear of prosecution, but because 34 kids have been dropped off at Omaha hospitals since September ... "I'll be good I'll be good, I promise," one child begged as the mother walked away, Ann Schaumacher of Immanuel Medical Center in... (Time.com)
Crete, Neb., plant sued in wage dispute Nov 18, 2008
OMAHA (AP) -- Former employees who say they weren't paid for work away from the production line are suing a Crete slaughterhouse. The federal lawsuit filed against Farmland Foods and Smithfield Foods alleges hourly employees haven't been paid for time spent dressing in protective gear, sanitizing tools, sharpening knives and walking to work stations, among other things. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Escape At Youth Center Prompts Security Audit Nov 18, 2008
The two were found about an hour after the escape in an effort that involved the Omaha police helicopter. But it was Carter Lake police who ultimately arrested Deandre Sanders on a golf course after they recognized his jail bracelet. (7 KETV Omaha)
DMACC Men Defeat Central Nebraska Nov 18, 2008
Lorenzo Wilson, a 6-5 freshman from Omaha, Neb. tallied 12 points on five goals in nine tries plus a pair of free throws in six attempts. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Neb. senators to begin first-round debate on safe-haven law Nov 18, 2008
But Judiciary Chairman Brad Ashford of Omaha told providers they must work together, come up with a plan and bring it to the Legislature by the regular session ... Although HHS repeatedly said none of the children dropped off at hospitals were in immediate danger of being harmed, some had threatened suicide, Omaha Sen. (Sioux City Journal)
Flags to be lowered for former Neb. lawmaker Nov 18, 2008
Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey had asked Gov. Dave Heineman to order that the flags be lowered. On Wednesday, the day of her funeral, the flags will be at half-staff in Omaha and in Lincoln at the Capitol and the governor's residence. (Sioux City Journal)
Value of cropland in region jumps 20 percent Nov 18, 2008
com - Rapid City, South Dakota's News Leader. Tuesday, November 18, 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Chrysler LLC Dealers Deliver Main Street Message to Washington, D.C. Nov 17, 2008
DEALERS PARTICIPATING IN WASHINGTON, D.C. MEETINGS All Star Dodge Vince Capatosta Bridgeton MO Chrysler Jeep Allen Samuels Dodge Mike Lowry North Richland Hills TX Arrigo CJD Jim Arrigo West Palm Beach FL Baxter Chrysler Jeep Dodge Mickey Anderson Omaha NE Bessey Motor Sales Gene Benner South Paris ME Blake Fulenwider CJD Blake Fulenwider Clyde TX Bob and Chuck Eddy CDJ Chuck Eddy Austintown OH Brunswick Auto Mart Gary Panteck Brunswick OH Button Motors Don Button Kokomo IN Cass Burch Chrysler... (PR Newswire)
Neb. auditor questions tax-funded scholarships Nov 17, 2008
OMAHA (AP) -- Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley is questioning whether a scholarship program offered by a tiny eastern Nebraska school district is on the up-and-up, and has asked the state attorney general's office for a legal opinion ... "Rising City is trying to coax students from Columbus. If this works, then why doesn't Columbus start coming up with a similar program? And then Lincoln, Omaha and Millard? Pretty soon, the state aid formula no longer is K-12 money, it's now education through... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
DNA frees three; they're on their own Nov 17, 2008
OMAHA (AP) -- Three people cleared in the 1985 rape and murder of a Beatrice woman have lost nearly 20 years of their lives to the state's prison system ... Ashford, of Omaha, heads the Legislature's Judiciary Committee, which would have to take up such legislation. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
College football, basketball, NFL, prep football Nov 17, 2008
-Omaha 3 2 1 1 8 20 15Notre Dame 3 2 1 1 8 17 14Ohio St. 3 4 1 1 8 23 30Michigan St. 2 4 2 2 8 12 19Alaska 3 3 0 0 6 11 11W. Michigan 1 4 3 1 6 12 24N. Michigan 1 6 1 0 3 13 20OVERALL RECORDS: Neb. -Omaha 7-2-1, Notre Dame 7-3-1, Miami 6-3-3, Michigan 8-4-0, Ferris St. 5-4-3, Alaska 5-4-1, Bowling Green 5-5-2, Ohio St. 5-5-1, Lake Superior St. 3-4-3, Michigan St. 4-6-2, W. Michigan 2-7-3, N. Michigan 2-7-1 ... SATURDAYBowling Green 2, N. Michigan 1Miami 3, Michigan St. 1Michigan 5, W. Michigan... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Long Day Planned For Safe Haven Special Session Nov 17, 2008
"It would be helpful if families who are actually been involved in these sort of situations that they would come and talk about their experiences," said Senator Brad Ashford of Omaha. Governor Dave Heineman has asked that the special session focus only on the age limit. (7 KETV Omaha)
Reading Program Boosts Nebraska School Nov 17, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Students Grouped By Skill, Not Grade Level. (7 KETV Omaha)
Miners pluck Calif. lineman Deryck Beveridge Nov 17, 2008
"I read up on Nebraska and wanted to be a part of it," Evans told the Omaha World-Herald. "Tradition is a big thing for me."Evans also spoke about playing for head coach Bo Pellini, "I know he came from LSU and they play defense. And every school I see is about offense. To see a head coach that's coming from a defensive standpoint, that's something I like.". (ESPN -- Recruiting)
The Abandoned Children of Nebraska Nov 17, 2008
Anti-safe haven law protesters hold signs in front of the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Neb ... "A parent will pull up and say, 'All right, get out of the car," says Lisa Stites of Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha ... Just the day before, three more kids were abandoned at Omaha hospitals bringing the total to 34 since mid-September, shortly after the state law was passed. (Time.com)
Patrol Unit Struck by Distracted Driver Nov 16, 2008
OMAHA - A Nebraska State Patrol trooper was treated for back and neck pain after his patrol unit was struck from behind by a distracted driver. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, a trooper with Troop A-Omaha was providing traffic control for a tow truck on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 680 just north of Pacific Street ... The driver of the Jeep, 53-year-old Barbara Baltzell of Omaha, drove off the road, overcorrected and lost control of her vehicle which slid into the trooper... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Nebraska set to revise safe haven law Nov 16, 2008
OMAHA - When social worker Courtney Anderson got the urgent call, she knew another child was being abandoned to the state ... Courtney Anderson and seven fellow emergency room social workers at Omaha's Immanuel Medical Center have seen 11 children surrendered to state custody. (Boston Globe)
34th child left under Neb. safe-haven law Nov 16, 2008
A 5-year-old boy was dropped off at an Omaha hospital on Thursday night, the eve of a rare special session of the states unicameral Legislature. Earlier in the day, a woman dropped off two teenagers at another Omaha hospital, but one of them, a 17-year-old girl fled ... shakes Nov 14, 2008 1:44 PM I say this from experience: They are right about the lack of children's mental health services, especially outside of Omaha and Lincoln. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Nebraska lawmakers may ask for more than age limit Nov 16, 2008
Brad Ashford of Omaha said Saturday that the Judiciary Committee, which he chairs, could ask that the scope of the special legislative session now under way be expanded. Instead of just adding an age limit to the law, lawmakers could be asked to act to improve access to mental health services. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Obama Cabinet could include Republicans like Hagel Nov 16, 2008
November 16, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nebraska to Alter Safe-Haven Law Nov 16, 2008
Organizers of a protest at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha hope to persuade state lawmakers put an age limit in the safe-haven law ... OMAHA -- When social worker Courtney Anderson got the urgent call, she knew another child was being abandoned to the state. (Washington Post)
Union Pacific says economy hurt 1,500 workers Nov 16, 2008
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) - Union Pacific Corp., the largest U.S. freight railroad, has laid off or reduced hours for 1,500 engineers and conductors since 2007 because of the struggling economy. Mark Davis, spokesman for the Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad, said Saturday that the cutbacks started in January 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NCAA Game Summary - Nebraska At Kansas State Nov 16, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 10:53 pm CST November 15, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
Obama Weighs Clinton, Richardson For State Nov 15, 2008
After all remaining ballots were counted Friday, Obama emerged with a 3,325-vote lead over Republican John McCain in unofficial results in the 2nd Congressional District, which includes the city of Omaha. Nebraska, with five votes, and Maine are the only states that divide their electoral votes by congressional district. (CBS News)
Safe Haven Or Last Resort? Nov 15, 2008
Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb ... So she drove from Georgia to Nebraska, and left him at an Omaha hospital. (CBS News)
Last resort? Nov 15, 2008
One mother complained of the coverage given to the issue and explained her reasons for abandoning her son in a letter published in the Omaha World-Herald newspaper. "I did not leave my child under the safe haven law because I did not want to be a parent, nor did I not want the responsibility of being a parent. "I was using the law because my son is a danger to himself and the family at home. (BBC News)
Nebraska discusses safe-haven law Nov 15, 2008
On Thursday night, a five-year-old boy was left at a hospital in Omaha. Earlier, a woman dropped off two teenagers at another hospital in the city. (BBC News -- Americas)
Nebraska woman sentenced for false benefit claims Nov 15, 2008
(AP) -- An Omaha woman has been ordered to serve five months in prison and pay more than 78,000 in restitution for filing false claims for Social Security benefits. U.S. District Court Judge Laurie Smith Camp on Monday sentenced 63-year-old Caroline Stewart-Hunt for making false statements. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Obama wins 1 of Nebraska's electoral votes Nov 15, 2008
The 2nd District covers Douglas County, which includes Omaha, and portions of adjacent Sarpy County. "I'm pleased as hell," said John Berge, Obama's state campaign director. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nebraska turns to fixing safe-haven law Nov 15, 2008
Even as the session to correct the law approached, a 5-year-old boy was dropped off at an Omaha hospital on Thursday night. Earlier in the day, a woman dropped off two teenagers at another Omaha hospital, but one of them, a 17-year-old girl, fled. (MSNBC -- Politics)
35th child abandoned under Neb.'s safe-haven law... Nov 15, 2008
Another child has been left at an Omaha hospital under the state's unique safe haven law. A 5-year-old boy from Douglas County was left by his mother about 9 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, said Todd Landry, director of children and family services for the State Department of Health and Human Services ... Earlier Thursday, a brother and sister from Douglas County were taken to Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Landry said. (The Drudge Report)
Special Session To Amend Safe Haven Law Begins Nov 15, 2008
OMAHA -- Nebraska lawmakers meeting in special session to toughen the state's safe-haven law will introduce at least two bills calling for age limits on children who can be dropped off. One bill planned to be introduced Friday proposes an age limit of 3 days old. (7 KETV Omaha)
Man Fatally Shot Nov 15, 2008
This is the sixth shooting death in Omaha since Nov. 10th. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 444-STOP.. (7 KETV Omaha)
Safe-haven session beginning in Nebraska Nov 15, 2008
On Thursday, authorities searched for a 17-year-old girl who fled an Omaha hospital as her mother tried to abandon her. Her 14-year-old brother was taken into state custody, health officials said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Change Looms for Neb. Safe-Haven Law Nov 14, 2008
Aug. 22, 2008: A sign proclaiming the Alegent Health Emmanuel Medical Center a safe haven place is seen in Omaha, Neb ... Fourteen children in all have been left at three hospitals operated by Alegent Health in the Omaha area. (Fox News)
Neb. parents rush kids to 'safe havens' Nov 14, 2008
Race against the clockOn Thursday, authorities searched for a 17-year-old girl who fled an Omaha hospital after her mother tried to abandon her and her 14-year-old brother ... Fourteen children in all have been left at three hospitals operated by Alegent Health in the Omaha area. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Woman's $4,000 Wedding Ring Disappears in Crowded Bar Nov 14, 2008
-- A 44-year-old woman told Omaha police that her $4,000 wedding ring was stolen at a crowded bar during a Nebraska football game. According to police reports, the woman was at the Last Call Saloon near 4302 S. 42nd St. for the Nebraska-Kansas game when she decided to take off her ring and set it on a table. (7 KETV Omaha)
Safe Haven Special Session Set For Friday Nov 14, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Lawmakers Expected To Restrict Safe Haven To Newborns. (7 KETV Omaha)
Safe Haven Bill To Be Debated On Tuesday Nov 14, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Special Session Opens Friday In Lincoln. (7 KETV Omaha)
Nebraska begins session on 'safe haven' law Nov 14, 2008
Mary Scott, of Omaha, raised seven kids while working two jobs ... By Emily Bazar and Wendy Koch, USA TODAY OMAHA Parents and guardians have brought 16 children to Immanuel Medical Center here, intending to abandon them. (USA Today)
Western Iowa Honor Flight assists area veterans Nov 13, 2008
The May 21 Heartland Honor Flight out of Omaha, one of the first such flights in this area, came about through the organizational efforts of Bo and Yvonne Wlliams of Omaha. Bo has been continuing his efforts in Nebraska for additional flights and assisting groups in Iowa to sponsor such efforts in this region. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Job Seekers Report Tight Omaha Market Nov 13, 2008
"Manufacturing in Omaha may be slightly down," he said ... Omaha and Nebraska's unemployment rates are currently at 3 ... Eastman said things seem to be better in Omaha than other parts of the country, but the local situation could change in the next few months. (7 KETV Omaha)
Parents of teens weigh in on safe haven law Nov 12, 2008
He left nine of his 10 children, ranging from a year old to 17, at an Omaha hospital in September. Staton told Omaha's KETV: "I didn't think I could do it alone. I fell apart.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Former Mexican President To Draw 2,000 To Orpheum Theater Nov 12, 2008
-- Former Mexican President Vincente Fox is expected to address topics including free trade, U.S.-Mexican relations and his continuing efforts to foster democracy in Mexico and Latin America during a visit to Omaha on Tuesday night ... On Wednesday, Fox will address the Greater Omaha Alliance for Business Ethics and former Mexican First lady Marta SahagDun de Fox will talk about business leadership ... Fox's visit will be hosted by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Center for... (7 KETV Omaha)
Friend: Shooting Victim Found Happiness Final Months Nov 12, 2008
Friend: Shooting Victim Found Happiness Final Months - Omaha News Story - KETV Omaha ... I want to be adopted, he said in an on-camera interview, leading horses inside a barn at Omahas Cooper Village and talking to the animals in a gentle voice ... For more information on adoption in the Omaha area, call Adoption Links Worldwide at 402-556-2367. (7 KETV Omaha)
UNO Faces Pittsburg State In Playoffs Nov 12, 2008
-- The University of Nebraska at Omaha football team is alive and well after virtually being on life-support a few weeks ago. The Mavericks have won their final three games and have at least one more to play. (7 KETV Omaha)
New Cancer Center To Offer Cutting-Edge Treatment Nov 12, 2008
-- The University of Nebraska Medical Center has finished its cutting-edge cancer center in west Omaha. The center, located near 180th Street and Dodge Road, opens Monday. (7 KETV Omaha)
Pelini: Cody Glenn Suspended From NU Football Team Nov 12, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Coach Says Leading Tackler Violated Team Rules. (7 KETV Omaha)
Low-Cost Airlines Top Quality Rankings Nov 12, 2008
One of the report's authors moved from the University of Nebraska at Omaha to Saint Louis University earlier this year. The researchers said low-cost airlines led the rankings, trailed by the bigger legacy carriers that operate vast and complicated hub-and-spoke flight networks. (CBS News -- US)
Owner of Ramona house that exploded has history of fraud Nov 12, 2008
Kurtenbach once owned a gas station in Omaha also called Stars Petroleum. In August 2006, a jury found that Kurtenbach had used doctored tax returns showing far more income from the station than it was actually receiving when he sold it to Robert Brau, an Omaha businessman, in 2000 ... Brau told the Omaha World-Herald that he paid $1. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wellness Center groundbreaking hoped to be soon Nov 11, 2008
Dr. Bendorf graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha with a Doctor of Medicine in May 2001. He and his wife, Allyson, have three children, ages 12, 9, and 7, and both are originally from the Southwest Iowa area. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Drunk drivers slip through system Nov 11, 2008
OMAHA -- A Texas man arrested on suspicion of first-offense drunken driving posted a 200 bond and walked out of a Nebraska jail without facing a judge ... If judges are made aware of other pending charges, it could justify a higher bond to (ensure) the person appears in court, said Sarpy County Judge Todd Hutton, who sits on the bench in suburban Omaha ... about 50 miles south of Omaha. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
City Officials Announce Plans For Holiday Lights Festival Nov 11, 2008
-- The city of Omaha will again illuminate a million lights in downtown Omaha in front of thousands of people to kick off the Holiday Lights Festival ... The Food Bank is an Omaha non profit group that distributes between 5 and 7 million pounds of food to Nebraska families, according to the Mayor's Office. (7 KETV Omaha)
K.C. Federal Reserve President Visits Omaha Magnet School Nov 11, 2008
-- The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City visited Conestoga Magnet School in Omaha on Monday where the kids were ready with their financial questions. Tom Hoenig responded to one student who asked about the difference between the economy now and the Great Depression. (7 KETV Omaha)
Ganz Showing Toughness, Confidence, Teammates Say Nov 11, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 3:06 pm CST November 10, 2008UPDATED: 3:20 pm CST November 10, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
Baseball: Many coaches have raised the bar Nov 11, 2008
Georgia's Dave Perno, who guided the Bulldogs to the national title series last season, hopes to lead his program to its second national title this spring, while Rice's Wayne Graham expects to lead the Owls back to Omaha ... Childress and his players were disappointed they didn't get to Omaha, but they certainly made another statement last season. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
30th Teen Abandoned Under Safe Haven Law Nov 11, 2008
A 17-year-old boy left by his mother at an Omaha hospital on Monday is the 30th child abandoned under Nebraska's safe-haven law, state officials said. The boy from the Omaha area was left at Creighton University Medical Center on Monday morning, said Todd Landry, director of children and family services for the Department of Health and Human Services. (Time.com)
Helen Wilsons killer identified Nov 10, 2008
She is currently in custody at the Omaha Work Release Center. She will come before the Parole Board on Monday, where the attorney general's office will testify on her behalf for release. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
What will the Barack Obama presidency mean? Nov 10, 2008
Personally, in my fifty some odd years on this earth I know only one person who has been injured or killed by someone using a firearm, (an Omaha cop shot by a bank robber who lived) but I DO know many who have been injured or killed by the use of alcohol. (Year in and year out there approx twice as many Americans killed in alcohol related incidents as there are firearms related incidents. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
In the cattle markets: Profit prospects for future placements on feed improving Nov 10, 2008
40 per bushel from mid-July through mid-September, cash corn prices at Omaha averaged near 3. 80 per bushel the last two weeks, a decline of 30 percent. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
