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Month: July 2012

Shooting in Omaha leaves two dead

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say second person has died after a shooting at an apartment in southeast Omaha.

Police say in a news release that officers were sent to the apartment around 3:45 a.m. Monday.

They found one person had already died. Police say two wounded people were taken to The Nebraska Medical Center, and one of them died there. There’s no word yet on the condition of the third person.

Homicide investigators are on the scene. Details about the shooting, including the names of those involved, have not been released.

No arrests have been reported.

Jane Ann Taylor

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Jane Ann Taylor, 79, of North Platte, passed away July 8, 2012.
She was born on Oct. 11, 1932, in Falls City to George and Blanche Montague Rieger. Jane graduated from Falls City High School and then attended Peru State Teachers College.
She taught at Central City for a year and then married Bernie Taylor on Aug. 9, 1953, in Falls City. The couple moved to Omaha where Jane taught school for four years while her husband was in medical school. They later moved to North Platte where Bernie practiced medicine and Jane stayed home to raise her family.
Jane was a member of the First Christian Church, was very active in many organizations which included President of the Goodfellow Shoe Fund, the Miss Nebraska organization, Lincoln County Medical Auxiliary, Campfire Girls, Great Plains Medical Center gift shop manager, the Community Playhouse Guild and was the Legislative Community President of the American Medical Auxiliary. Jane logged more than 25,000 volunteer hours at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. She also was named Lady of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in 1985 and was awarded Admiral in the Nebraska Navy by Governor Mike Johanns. She donated many hours of her time and talent to the citizens in Lincoln County and to the Heart Instution Bryan LGH.
She is survived by her husband, Bernie Taylor, M.D., of North Platte; children, Deborah (Tim) Budin, Mike (Nancy) Taylor and Mark (Gail) Taylor; grandchildren, Katie, Sarah and Emily Taylor, Christopher and Elizabeth Budin, Josh and Nathan Taylor and Andra (Aric) Berhow; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Taylor and Ellie and Audrey and Aiden Berhow; sister-in-law, Marilyn Davenport, of Topeka, Kan.; sister, Nancy (Edward) Boehme; and a brother, Paul (Veronica) Rieger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Janie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Goodfellow Shoe Fund, c/o Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 489, North Platte, NE 69103-0489 and online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, at the North Platte Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Adams officiating.
Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today, Thursday and Friday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Kourtney Kardashian “It’s A Girl”!!

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Congratulations are in order for Kourtney Kardashian.

This is her second child with long-time beau Scott Disick. The couple welcomed their newborn early Sunday in Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The family said it could not be prouder.

“Scott and I are overjoyed to welcome our precious angel Penelope Scotland Disick into our lives. “We are forever blessed. Mommy and baby are resting comfortably.”

Kardashian’s mom Kris Jenner told E! News that the baby weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces. “It was great. She had an easy delivery,” Jenner said. “Penelope is so cute. She looks just like Mason. She’s so beautiful. We are so happy.”

Kardashian and Disick are already the parents of a two-year old son, Mason.

Monday Sports Day – Wade Has Surgery, Armstrong Wants Charges Dropped, Hornish to Replace Allmendinger

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MIAMI (AP) – Dwyane Wade of the NBA champion Miami Heat had surgery Monday on his left knee, and is expected to need up to eight weeks to fully recover.

Wade was bothered by knee pain and swelling throughout the playoffs. He had fluid removed midway through Miami’s second-round series with Indiana and needed treatment several times a week during Miami’s run to the title.

He opted to have the knee surgery early in the offseason in Miami with hopes of being ready for the start of training camp this fall. The surgery forced Wade to withdraw from consideration for the U.S. Olympic team.

Wade played in all 23 Heat playoff games despite the knee problems.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Lance Armstrong is asking a federal court to block the latest doping charges against him.

The seven-time Tour de France winner filed a lawsuit in Austin on Monday. Through his attorneys, he argues the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency violates the constitutional rights of athletes when it brings charges against them, and that USADA should not be allowed to pursue charges Armstrong used performance-enhancing drugs during his career.

Armstrong says he’s innocent, and wants a judge to block the case from going forward. USADA says more than 10 former teammates and team officials will testify against Armstrong, who could be banned from the sport for life and stripped of his Tour de France victories if found guilty.

Armstrong faces a Saturday deadline to accept USADA sanctions or send the case to arbitration.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Penske Racing says Sam Hornish Jr. will replace suspended driver AJ Allmendinger this weekend at New Hampshire.

Allmendinger was suspended shortly before Saturday night’s race at Daytona for failing a random drug test. NASCAR and Penske officials have not said what Allmendinger tested positive for, and Allmendinger has made no statement since his suspension.

Allmendinger has until Tuesday to ask for his “B” sample to be tested.

Penske Racing says in a Monday statement that it will continue to work with NASCAR on this matter, but the team will use Hornish in the No. 22 Dodge this weekend.

Hornish was the emergency substitute for Allmendinger on Saturday night. He flew to Daytona from Charlotte and arrived right before the start of the race.

 

Miranda Lambert cancels shows

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Miranda Lambert is sick. She had to cancel and postpone her weekend shows as a result. Her publicist tells The Boot that Lambert is under the care of her doctor and hopes to return to the road next weekend. She missed the Jam in the Valley festival in Varysburg, New York, and a gig in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Race track in Lincoln set to be demolished

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The future of horse racing in Lincoln is uncertain after this year’s live racing session ends on Sunday because the current track is set to be demolished.

The track is being demolished to make way for a new research park the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is building at the former home of the Nebraska State Fair.

Lincoln will now be without live thoroughbred horse racing for the first time since 1935.

The state Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has purchased about 100 acres for a new Lincoln race track that the group hopes to build within the next two or three years.

But the group has yet to disclose how they plan to pay for the track, which may cost millions of dollars.

The Nebraska Energy Fair educating home and business owners

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LYONS, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska homeowners and businesses interested in renewable energy can learn more about their options later this month.

The Nebraska Energy Fair will be held on July 21 in Lyons, Neb.

The event offers a chance to learn the basics of solar power and see several different solar systems that are available today.

Robert Byrnes with the Nebraska Renewable Energy Association says this is a good time to consider investing in solar power because of the tax credits that are available.

The solar experience class and tour costs $20 per person.

Here’s ya Sound Off for Monday — In a VAN.. by the RIVER…

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CALL or TEXT 402-512-3350

• Call and leave your message, or..
• Text your compliment, complaint, or whatever else you’d like to say

We’ll post your comments the next day and naturally, you’ll be able to carry on the conversation in our comments section.

AND NOW.. TODAY’S SOUND OFF
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1. Ashley Beyer needs to be locked in a kennel.

2. Did anyone notice that there are people living in a van in Cody Park? Saw them doing their laundry in the river.

3. I’m so glad my neighbor moved out. No more having to smell weed in the hallway every time I walk out the door.

4. Why would Taco John’s have someone working there that calls some names and flips them off?

5. I need an aspirin. This place is giving me a headache.

 

 

 

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USDA awards $123K for Nebraska distance learning

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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $123,000 to a Nebraska community

Mid Plains Community College

college to buy distance-learning equipment for use in rural parts of the state.

The money will pay for video teleconferencing equipment to connect Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte with its affiliated campuses in an 18-county area.The equipment will be installed at campus locations in Broken Bow, Ogallala and Broken Bow. The equipment will allow the college to expand its dual high school college credit program and other courses.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers planning help during drought

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska ranchers worried about dealing with a hot and dry summer can get planning help from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The university put together a website with advice on managing a ranch during periods of drought that may come in handy in the state this year. The western two-thirds of Nebraska are already experiencing drought conditions.

The website  includes practical advice and examples of how other ranchers have dealt with drought.

The university’s Jerry Volesky says the most important thing ranchers need to do during drought is adjust their grazing plans and stocking rates.

A team of drought experts will offer ranchers advice at the Nebraska Grazing Conference in Kearney on Aug. 15.

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