DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A freeze could stop the growing season in the upper Midwest as far south as Nebraska and Iowa, leaving farmers in a difficult situation because much of the region’s corn and soybean fields are not quite ready for harvest.
The area of most concern includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, where just 40 percent to 50 percent of the corn crop is mature, but a U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist says a freeze could reach as far south as Iowa and Nebraska. A hard freeze would stop growth, leaving the crop underdeveloped and lower in quality.
In some areas of Iowa and Nebraska corn and soybeans were planted weeks later than normal due to spring storms. Agronomists say fields need more time to dry before they’re harvested.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) —
ATTORNEY GENERAL
DOUG PETERSON
Age: 55
Home: Lincoln
Political Party: Republican
Occupation: Attorney
Public offices held: Deputy Nebraska attorney general, 1988-1990
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; law degree, Pepperdine University
Family: Wife, Sandy; three children
Website: https://www.dougpetersonforag.com/
JANET STEWART
Name: Janet Stewart
Age: 65
Home: Fremont
Political Party: Democrat
Occupation: Attorney
Public offices held: Executive director, Commission of Industrial Relations, 1975-1980
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Nebraska at Omaha; law degree, Creighton University; master’s degree, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Family: Husband, Richard Register; one child
Website: https://janetstewart2014.com/
STATE AUDITOR:
CHARLIE JANSSEN
Name: Charlie Janssen
Age: 43
Home: Fremont
Political Party: Republican
Occupation: Owner, RTG Medical
Public offices held: Nebraska state senator, January 2009 to present; Fremont City Council, 2006-2009
Education: Bachelor’s degree, Wayne State College
Family: Wife, Ellen; four children
Website: https://www.votejanssen.com/
AMANDA MCGILL
Name: Amanda McGill
Age: 34
Home: Lincoln
Political Party: Democrat
Occupation: Former television reporter; former director and board member, YWCA Lincoln
Public offices held: Nebraska state senator, January 2007 to present
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Family: Fiance, Clayton
Website: https://www.amandaforauditor.com/
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska drivers and farmers are being reminded to be careful during harvest because large equipment and trucks will be entering and leaving fields.
Tim Scheer is chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board. He says farmers will be working long hours to harvest their crops, and that can contribute to errors.
But other drivers also need to be careful, especially in rural areas where traffic will be heavier than usual. And drivers should watch out for slow-moving agricultural equipment.
Tall crops in the fields may also make it hard to see traffic at some intersections.
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — A Scottsbluff man has been accused of physically abusing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter.
25-year-old Cody Olbricht was arrested Thursday and charged with felony child abuse causing serious bodily injury.
Records show the girl was hospitalized in late September after her grandmother noticed she had a fever and was lethargic and vomiting. Doctors determined she had multiple injuries, including a lacerated liver and subdural brain contusion.
An arrest warrant says authorities interviewed Olbricht’s son, who claimed his father spanked the girl.
Olbricht is being held at the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center on $250,000 bond. A message left for his attorney was not immediately returned Friday. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Oct. 16.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Name: Ben Sasse
Age: 42
Home: Fremont
Political Party: Republican
Occupation: President of Midland University
Public offices held: Chief of staff for U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy; chief of staff, U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry; adviser, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; assistant secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in government studies, Harvard University; master’s degree in liberal arts, St. John’s University; master’s degree and Ph.D. in philosophy, Yale University.
Family: Wife, Melissa; three children
Website: https://www.sassefornebraska.com/
Name: Dave Domina
Age: 63
Home: Omaha
Political Party: Democrat
Occupation: Attorney, founder of Domina Law Group
Public offices held: Special assistant Nebraska attorney general
Education: J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law
Family: Wife, Carol Ewald Jorde Domina; three children
Website: https://davedomina.com/
Name: Jim Jenkins
Age: 57
Home: Callaway
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Occupation: Rancher, entrepreneur
Public offices held: Three terms on Custer County Planning Commission
Education: Bachelor’s in political science, Principia College in Elsah, Illinois
Family: Wife, Julianna; 3 children
Website: https://jenkinsforussenate.com/
Name: Todd Watson
Age: 38 (DOB: Aug. 4, 1976)
Home: Lincoln
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Public offices held: None
Education: Bachelor’s in business administration, Texas Christian University; master’s degree in accounting, University of Texas at Austin
Family: Wife, Kelly; 4 children.
Website: https://watsonforsenate.com/
LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — An Overton man has been charged with misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide for a traffic death near Cozad this summer.
44-year-old Troy Olmstead was arraigned Monday on that charge, as well as driving left of center and careless driving, in Dawson County Court. He is accused of causing the June 21 crash that killed 63-year-old Linda Waldon, of Holdrege.
Olmstead and his wife and daughter were injured in the crash.
Olmstead pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on his own recognizance. His pre-trial hearing was set for Oct. 28.
When tragedy strikes, there is always comfort found in the love and care displayed by family, friends and your community.
This month, the community will have several chances to help a family that needs their love and support.
Devin Burch died in a fishing accident in the Sutherland Canal last month, leaving behind his wife, Natasha, and their children Crue, Ridyr and Olyvia.
Trends Hair Studio, 502 East Francis Street, will host the “Cuts for a Cause” fundraiser Sunday, October 5, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All haircuts will be $10.00, and all proceeds will benefit the Burch family.
In addition to haircuts, Smokey from Twizted Needle will be hosting a silent auction at Trends.
Items up for bid include a microwave, Husker tickets, gift certificates to numerous restaurants and much more.
There will also be a raffle held for an AR-15 rifle.
If you are interested in donating a silent auction item, contact Smokey at (308) 520-2024.
Free-will donations will be accepted at the event.
Then, on Saturday, October 25, the community will have another chance to support the family during the 1st Annual Devin Burch Poker Run.
The run will start at The Hub Bar and end at Sculley’s Shooters. Registration will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Following the run, there will be 50/50 raffles, a silent auction, live music and food at Sculley’s Shooters.
Organizers say bikes and cars are welcome, and the route will be determined by the weather.
Donations to the Burch family can be mailed at anytime to Twizted Needle, 203 North Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE, 69101.
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — Wyoming authorities say a woman was seriously injured at a sugar factory and has been taken to a Nebraska hospital.
Fire Chief Jeremy Wardell of Torrington, Wyoming, says the woman fell from one section of the Western Sugar factory to another. She was flown to a Scottsbluff hospital in serious condition.
Wardell didn’t release the woman’s name or say how far she fell. Authorities haven’t said what the woman was doing when the fall occurred.
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska authorities have arrested a Wyoming driver who they say ran over a pedestrian and sped off.
The Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office says the 27-year-old suspect seriously injured the Scottsbluff man on Thursday. The 22-year-old victim suffered a broken neck and severe head injuries. He is listed in serious condition at a Scottsbluff hospital.
Sheriff Mark Overman says the suspect stopped momentarily following the collision but drove off. He was later pulled over by an officer and arrested.
Authorities say the vehicle also clipped a 24-year-old male pedestrian. It’s unclear if he was injured.
