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Southwest Airlines OKs Omaha to Los Angeles Route

Southwest-Airlines(AP) — Southwest Airlines will soon start daily, non-stop service from Omaha to Los Angeles.

The airline made the announcement Monday. The service begins on June 9.

The Boeing 737 aircraft will depart from Eppley Airfield at 2:50 p.m. daily and land in Los Angeles at 4:10 p.m. local time. There will be a different schedule on Saturdays. The plane can seat more than 140 passengers.

The airline originally announced plans for Saturday-only flights from Omaha to Los Angeles. They changed plans due to strong demand.

Silver: 2 Years of College Best for NBA Players

NBA-BasketballCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Adam Silver says he’s heard the “Bill Gates theory” numerous times from critics over the last month: You shouldn’t be required to attend college to become a millionaire.

But the new NBA commissioner steadfastly believes that basketball players should spend at least two years in college before being allowed to enter the draft — instead of the required one.

Fair or not, he says it’s simply best for the league.

Speaking before Monday’s Rockets-Bobcats game in Charlotte, Silver says “I think two years is the right balance.”

That means if Silver had his way Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins would be staying in school another year. But there’s little he can do about that.

An agreement between the league and players association is not imminent.

Goodell, Union to Meet on Workplace Environment

nfl_logo2011-medORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL will meet on April 8 with the players union to discuss improving the workplace environment.

In the wake of the Miami Dolphins bullying scandal, league representatives have met with some 40 players in the last three months, as well as with the Dolphins and outside organizations, Goodell says Monday at the NFL owners meetings. The league is trying to get “as much input as possible. It’s more about people understanding the importance of a proper workplace.”

Goodell adds the focus is on medical evaluations of the players involved, including tackle Jonathan Martin, who left the Dolphins in the middle of last season, saying he was harassed by guard Richie Incognito. Martin was traded to the 49ers earlier this month.

Warren Buffett Fans Can Buy Cutouts of His Head

Warren Buffett Fathead CutoutOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Fans of investor Warren Buffett can now buy oversized cutouts of his head to wave around in public.

Fathead usually makes cutouts and life-size posters of athletes and celebrities. The Detroit-based company said Monday that customers wanted a Buffett cutout after they were used to promote Buffett’s $1 billion NCAA tournament challenge.

Fathead CEO Patrick McInnis says Buffett agreed to let the company sell his likeness because all the profits will go to two Detroit nonprofits: Money Matters for Youth and Motor City Blight Busters.

Buffett made several television appearances in recent weeks because his firm was insuring a $1 billion prize for a perfect NCAA tournament bracket in a Quicken Loans contest.

Buffett is chairman and CEO of the Omaha, Neb., based Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate.

Neb. Lawmakers Pass Tanning Ban for Those Under 16

tanning-bed(AP) — Nebraska teenagers under 16 could soon be banned from using indoor tanning beds, under a measure passed by lawmakers.

Lawmakers voted 40-1 on Monday to send the bill to Gov. Dave Heineman.

The bill would require anyone under 16 to be accompanied by a parent to use a tanning bed. A parent would have to sign a permission statement each time the youth tans.

Sen. Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha introduced the legislation, which originally would have banned those under 18. His bill would also require tanning facilities to post a sign warning that overexposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause premature skin aging and skin cancer.

Nordquist says he is concerned about increasing rates of skin cancer, particularly for young women.

Saints’ QB Brees Will Speak at Boys Town Banquet

Drew Brees New Orleans Saints FootballOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be the featured speaker at the Boys Town booster banquet in May.

Brees has been elected to nine Pro Bowls and was the NFL offensive player of the year in 2008 and 2011. He and the Saints won the 2010 Super Bowl.

Boys Town national executive director the Rev. Steven Boes (BAYS) said Brees is not only a great football player but also a great philanthropist who helps children and families across the country.

The banquet benefits and honors Boys Town student-athletes and will be held May 6 at the Embassy Suites in La Vista.

Tickets are $90 each, and tables of 10 are $900. For more information about the banquet or to purchase tickets, go to boystown.org/boosters.

Guillen, Wedge Join ‘Baseball Tonight’ Crew

Baseball Tonight Logo ESPNBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Former managers Ozzie Guillen and Eric Wedge are in the ESPN lineup this season for “Baseball Tonight.”

ESPN also said Monday that perfect-game pitcher Dallas Braden is set to become a studio analyst for the nightly show.

The opinionated Guillen last managed with the Marlins in 2012. He will be part of the ESPN crew throughout the season and work with Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN Deportes.

Wedge will be on ESPN television and radio after managing Seattle last year. He is scheduled to make his debut Tuesday on a spring training game telecast.

Braden threw a perfect game for Oakland in 2010, and last pitched in the majors in 2011.

ESPN will take its pregame show “Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown” on the road several times this season, starting at Petco Park on March 30 when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit San Diego.

NCS Donates $1,500 In ‘Dash For Cash’

Dash For Cash Tri-City Storm HockeyKEARNEY, Neb. – At the first ever ‘Dash For Cash’ promotion Saturday night during the Storm’s game with the Green Bay Gamblers, NCS Equipment donated a total of $1,500 to Shelton Public Schools and Kearney Elementary Schools, including Buffalo Hills, Northeast and Windy Hills.

During the first intermission Saturday night, representatives from the four schools were brought on the ice. Each participant started at the goal line and dashed to center ice, where $1,500 was spread out.

The four contestants had 30 seconds to stuff as much money as possible into a Tri-City Storm t-shirt they were wearing. When time was up, whatever they collected would be given to their respective school.

Shelton ended with the most, bringing in $349.75.  Norheast grabbed $263.50, while Buffalo Hills had $207 and Windy Hills finished with $185.25.

At the conclusion of the contest there was $494.50 left over. NCS split the remaining money between the four school groups, giving each organization an extra $123.63.

NCS was the presenting sponsor of the competition. The Nebraska based company offers one of the largest fleets of late model rental equipment machinery.

Tri-City will now hit the road for four games over the next two weekends in Fargo, Sioux City and Des Moines. The series with the Force at Scheels Arena starts on Friday night at 7:05 p.m.

The Storm’s final home game is scheduled for April 5 against Lincoln at 7:05 p.m.

Mountain Lion Shot in Sheridan County

Mountain-LionA Sheridan County landowner on March 21 shot a young mountain lion that had approached his chicken coop. The lion did not flee when the landowner walked within 15 yards of it.

The mountain lion was a 30-pound female. No evidence of additional mountain lion activity was found at the time of the incident. The landowner immediately called the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, as required by law.

Landowners are allowed to protect their livestock from predators, including mountain lions.

Anyone with photographs or other evidence of mountain lions should contact Game and Parks.

Man Flees Safely from Lincoln House Fire

Lincoln Fire Dpt(AP) — A man has fled to safety from an early morning house fire in southwest Lincoln.

Fire officials say the fire was reported a little after 2:15 a.m. on Monday. Fire Capt. Jeremy Gegg says the fire destroyed one house and damaged another nearby. No injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

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