04-28-08

Happy Birthday Wishes to: 

Bob Bentz, Dennis Drevo, Betty Dudley, Herbie Kirch, Tom McGrane, James McNaughton Jr.

Skywatch Weather: 

Today mostly sunny, then increasing clouds, high 56. Tonight mostly cloudy, low 34. Tuesday mainly sunny, breezy at times, high 69.

Sports: 

The NFL draft is over. Let's take a look at some of the more notable selections on the second day: Central Florida running back Kevin Smith, the nation's leading

rusher in 2007, goes to the Detroit Lions with the first pick of the third round. The Lions traded up two spots with Miami to get him. The Minnesota Vikings used a fifth-round pick on Southern California quarterback John David Booty.

Nebraska cornerback Zack Bowman was the first Husker picked in this year's NFL Draft, taken in Round five by the Chicago Bears. Bowman was out all of 2006 with a knee injury, but bounced back in 2007 to appear in eleven games for the Huskers. He started in four. Bowman was the seventh pick in the fifth round, the 142nd pick overall. Nebraska offensive lineman Carl Nicks was drafted by the New Orleans Saints. Nicks was picked in Round five of the NFL draft yesterday with one of the last picks in the round. Nicks played left tackle for Nebraska, starting eleven games in 2007. The 330-pound Nicks helped the Huskers finish ninth in the country in yards-per-game. Nicks was taken with the 29th pick in the round, 164th overall.

 

An agent for Chadron State running back Danny Woodhead says the New York Jets have completed a free agent deal for the college game's all-time, all-division leading rusher. Woodhead's agent Chris Gittings says he and the North Platte product felt the Jets would be a good fit. Many NFL teams hesitated on Woodhead in the draft because of his size. Woodhead's 5’7 frame kept him out of the major college ranks as well, but he racked up 7,962 yards in four seasons for Division II Chadron State in western Nebraska. Terms of the deal for the two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner were not disclosed.

Local Schedule:

Nfk High at Lincoln SE (Bsbl-5:00); Nfk High Vs. Lincoln North Star at Omaha Marian-7:00 (Girls A-5 Soccer Dist. Tourn.); Columbus at Nfk High (B Golf Dual-4:30); Nfk Cath at Mid States Conf. Meet at WSC (T&F-2:00); Ewing at Nfk Cath (B Golf Dual-4:00); Omaha Royals at Sacramento (Bsbl-9:05).

Local Scores:

Baylor 8 Nebraska 3 (Bsbl); Texas A&M 6 Nebraska 3 (SB); Creighton 13 Evansville 1 (Bsbl); Creighton 4 Indiana St. 0 (SB); WSC 3 Concordia St. Paul 2 (9 Inn.); Concordia St. Paul 3 WSC 1 (Bsbl DH); Minnesota St. 4 WSC 3; St. Cloud State 2 WSC 0 (SB); Omaha Royals 3 Nashville 2 (Bsbl).

NBA Playoffs:

Cleveland 100 Washington 97 (3-1); Phoenix 105 San Antonio 86 (1-3); Detroit 93 Philadelphia 84 (2-2); New Orleans 97 Dallas 84 (3-1).

NHL Playoffs:

Pittsburgh 2 N.Y. Rangers 0 (2-0); Dallas 5 San Jose 2 (2-0).

Kwifax: 

Fraggle Rock was the first American TV series to run in the Soviet Union.

News Briefs: 

Today marks the last day on the job for Mike Nolan as Norfolk City Administrator. After 28-years of service to the community, he's stepping down to accept a job with the League Association of Risk Management. On Sunday, Nolan was honored at a reception held in his honor at the Norfolk Arts Center. A number of people sang of his praises while Nolan literally sang. After thanking citizens and others, Nolan, an Irishman at heart, sang two Irish parting ballads at the end of his talk. He begins his new job on Thursday.

 

In order to help voters make informed decisions, WJAG Radio will be holding a Norfolk city candidate's forum this evening. Those taking part will be mayoral candidates Sue Fuchtman, Tom Schommer and Larry Sweigard -- and Ward Three City Council candidates Jim Brenneman, Dave Hedrick, Chad Korth and Vaughn Wiebusch. The forum will be held in the Norfolk City Council Chambers. It will be carried live on NewsTalk 780 WJAG and Cable One Public Access Channel 14.

Authorities say a 47-year-old Valley man has been arrested for purposely hitting four kids with his car, then driving away. The Douglas County Sheriff's Department says Mark Donnermeyer has been arrested and is suspected of four counts of felony assault. He allegedly hit the kids Saturday morning, sending them to the hospital with minor injuries. Two of the kids were 13 years old, one was eight and the age of the fourth child was not known.

On average, Nebraskans are getting more money back from the state through income tax refunds so far this year. The state Department of Revenue reports that the average income tax refund so far has been about $470 dollars.

The wisdom of billionaires Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger will be on display again next weekend when the two men field questions from a throng of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. About 30,000 people are expected to fill the Qwest Center arena for the holding company's annual meeting.

Radio stations WJAG and KEXL have earned 11 awards for broadcast excellence from the Nebraska Associated Press Broadcast Association. The stations received first, second and third place in the Best Newscast category, as well as first place for Best Sportscast, Feature, Public Affairs and Agricultural entries. A second place award was presented to WJAG/KEXL for an entry in the natural sound category, and third place for entries in general news, agriculture and public affairs. The awards were presented Saturday at the annual meeting of the NAPBA

Today's Tickler: 

Congress passes plenty of laws that have teeth to them .. the problem is, they’re dentures.


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