05-01-08

Happy Birthday Wishes to: 

 

Rich Holter, Bob Keating, Rhonda Oestreich, Milton Raasch, Pat Sullivan, Anita Theophilus, Richard Uhing, Bobbi Jo Wegener

Skywatch Weather: 

 

Today, a blend of clouds & sun develops, chance for a shower or storm, high 73. Tonight, partly to mostly cloudy, chance for showers or storms, low 43. Friday, cloudy, chance for scattered showers, high 52.

Sports: 

 

Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey called yesterday a "huge" day after the city and NCAA came to an agreement that will keep the College World Series in Omaha through at least 2030. The Division I baseball championship has been held in Omaha every year since 1950. Omaha's strong support for the event is a point of civic pride. The C.W.S also is good for business, injecting an estimated $41 million into Omaha's economy during last year's ten-day run. The summer tradition also gives the city national exposure on ESPN, which advertises its coverage as the "Road to Omaha" in the weeks leading to the Series. A succession of Omaha mayors have made it a priority to make sure Omaha remains the event's home. In February, Fahey and his stadium oversight committee unveiled plans for a 24,000-seat, $140 million stadium that would open in 2011.

 

The Norfolk High girls tennis team competed in yesterday’s Columbus Invitational. The meet featured only three teams as two schools dropped out. Norfolk recorded a 1-1 record for the day as they beat Norris 4-0 and lost to Columbus 3-1. Kym Caddell went 1-1 in #1 Singles, Katelyn Olenich recorded a 2-0 record in #2 Singles, Jessica Cleveland & Alexa Fink went 1-1 in #1 Doubles, and Megan Hult & Melissa Coolidge sported a 1-1 record in #2 Doubles.

 

The Omaha World Herald has updated it’s girls track & field leaders. In the 100 meters, Norfolk Catholic’s Nicole Brungardt is tied for second in 12.2 seconds. She is also eighth in the 200 meters in 25.8 seconds and fourth in the long jump with a mark of 17’11 ½. In the 1600, Norfolk High’s Melissa Parks is sixth with a time of 5:23.37. In the Triple Jump, Lutheran High Northeast’s Karissa Blank is ninth with a mark of 35’9 ½ and Norfolk Catholic’s Jessica Zaruba is tenth with a distance of 35’9.

 

Local Schedule: LHNE at Nfk Cath Inv. (T&F-1:00); LHNE at Wayne Inv. (B Golf-9:00 AM); Omaha Royals at Sacramento (Bsbl-9:05).

 

Local Scores: Nebraska 6 Western Illinois 1 (Bsbl); Nebraska 5 Kansas 4 (SB Game 1); Kansas 6 Nebraska 3 (8 Inn.) (SB Game 2); WSC 8-4 SW Minnesota St. 0-9 (Bsbl DH); Sacramento 4 Omaha Royals 1 (Bsbl).

 

NBA Playoffs: Washington 88 Cleveland 87 (2-3); Boston 110 Atlanta 85 (3-2).

 

NHL Playoffs: Philadelphia 4 Montreal 2 (3-1); San Jose 2 Dallas 1 (1-3).

Kwifax: 

 

The center of a dart board in a bar must be 5 feet 8 inches off the ground.

News Briefs: 

 

An intense storm system located over the central Rockies will impact western Nebraska through Saturday. The National Weather Service reports as the storm intensifies over southern Nebraska, cold air will be drawn south across the region. Snow -- heavy at times -- will begin to develop tonight and continue during the day Friday across Sheridan and western Cherry counties. Gusty northwest winds may cause blizzard conditions and considerable drifting snow. At this time, snowfall accumulations in excess of eight inches are possible in northwest Nebraska.

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In northeast Nebraska, the WJAG Weather Eye Forecasts calls for showers tonight and Friday. Rain could mix with some snow tomorrow night into portions of Saturday. But by Sunday, it should be sunny with a high of 66.

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A man who escaped from the Antelope County Jail in October has been sentenced to 12 to 15 years in prison. Antelope County Attorney Mike Long says Stephen Sharples, 48, of Oakdale was sentenced Wednesday by District Judge Patrick Rogers. Sharples earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of second degree assault in connection with a September 14th incident in Oakdale, and to escape. He was found to be a habitual criminal.

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Norfolk residents with scrap metal, electronics and old appliances to get rid of are invited to bring them to the Vulcraft parking lot Saturday for the 7th annual Scrap Day. Nucor Environmental Manager John Kinter tells WJAG NEWS that the gates will be open from 8 a.m. till noon. He says all types of scrap metal, old appliances -- even those with freon, and electronics like televisions, and computers will be accepted. Kinter says each household is limited to only two complete computer sets, but there are no other limits on the amount of scrap that will be accepted.

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The Lower Elkhorn NRD will again offer conservation trees for sale on Friday from 1 until 5 p.m. at the NRD Tree Distribution Center at Maskentine Lake north of Stanton. Trees are sold in bundles of 25 seedlings for $18. They are suitable for windbreaks and wildlife plantings.

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The 2008 Madison County Fair will be July 8th through the 13th at the fairgrounds in Madison -- and now is the time to buy tickets for the grandstand entertainment. Fair Board Treasurer Linda Haack says there is no charge to get into the fair itself, and fun passes for five nights of grandstand entertainment cost $30 for general admission, and $40 for reserved seats. She tells WJAG NEWS fun passes have sold out in the past. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Fair Board Office at 454-2144 or visit madisoncountyfair.com.

Today's Tickler: 

 

Life’s greatest challenge is keeping your weight down & your spirits up.


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