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Missouri man arrested Sunday morning following foot pursuit

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April 2nd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A Missouri man stopped for a traffic violation early Sunday morning, ended-up being arrested for OWI, Interference with Official Acts, and Failure to have a valid license. The Page County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year old Robert Ray Tysor, of Westboro, MO, was taken into custody after a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 2, at around 12:20-a.m.  Officials say Tysor got out of his vehicle and began to run through a field. After a short foot pursuit, the deputy caught up to Tysor, and placed him under arrest. He was later released on bond, pending a court appearance. The deputy was assisted at the scene by an officer with the Shenandoah Police Department.

South Page School was on lockdown last week

News

April 2nd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer reports the South Page School in College Springs was placed in  “lockdown” last Friday, after a parent allegedly became agitated about an incident at the school which involved his son. The incident was reported at around 2:45-p.m. According to the Sheriff, 38-year old Damon Curtis Dustin, of Braddyville, came to the school to talk with the principal. During the conversation, he allegedly began yelling and using vulgar language, causing a disturbance.

The man took his son and daughter from the school, still yelling and creating a disturbance. The Sheriff’s report says Dustin got into his pickup and drove in a reckless manner through the school yard and back onto the street. During the incident, the school was placed on lockdown by the principal. Deputies went to find Dustin, but were unable to locate him. He faces charges which include Criminal Mischief, disorderly conduct, endangerment of a family member, and a traffic violation. Additional information about the incident will be released as it becomes available.

Villisca woman arrested on drug charge

News

April 2nd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year old Kahla Ellen Morrison, of Villisca, was arrested March 26th for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Morrison was cited into court and later released.

17-year old arrested for assault with fireplace poker

News

April 2nd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports a 17-year old male was arrested on a charge of Serious Assault last week, after he allegedly assaulted 36-year old Kevin Long, of College Springs. The unnamed teen allegedly hit Long on the head with a fireplace poker causing injury, but Long refused medical treatment. The incident allegedly took place at around 5:30-p.m, on March 23rd, in College Springs. The teen was transported to the Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs for holding.

Nebraska Alternate Uniform to Respect Tradition

Sports

April 2nd, 2012 by Jim Field

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska plans to wear an alternate uniform for one home football game this season, though athletic director Tom Osborne says the design won’t diverge much from the Cornhuskers’ traditional look.

Osborne said Monday the design has not been finalized. He couldn’t offer any details other than that the uniforms would be “futuristic” but “not outlandish.”

Osborne said Adidas, the Huskers’ apparel and footwear provider since 1995, proposed changing the color of the helmets. Osborne said the white helmet with the iconic red “N” would not be touched.

A number of colleges have unveiled alternate uniforms in recent seasons, notably Nike-sponsored Oregon. Osborne said the changes are popular with the players and give the uniform maker a chance to sell more apparel to fans.

Anita woman arrested Friday

News

April 2nd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year old Jessica Miles, of Anita, was arrested Friday on a charge of 5th Degree Theft/Shoplifting. Miles was cited for the alleged offense and released, with orders to appear in court at a later date.

This is Your Nishna Valley 03-31-2012

Podcasts, This is Your Nishna Valley

April 2nd, 2012 by admin

w/ Jim Field and Stacie Linfor

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Feds: ‘Meterological March madness’ mostly random

News, Weather

April 2nd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON (AP) – A quick federal analysis blames most of the record warm March weather that gripped two-thirds of the country on freak chance, a nice southerly wind and only a tiny part man-made global warming. For much of March, record temperatures hit as high as 35 degrees above normal and averaged about 18 degrees warmer than usual. 

In Atlantic, the average High for March 2012 was 67-degrees, or 22-degrees above the normal average High of 45. The average Low last month was 39, which was 14-degrees warmer than normal.  Rainfall for the month was 1.91-inches, which was nearly four-tenths of an inch below normal.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration analyzed the causes and chances of what it nicknamed “meteorological March madness.”  Meteorologist Martin Hoerling (HURL-ing) said the main cause was a persistent warm wind sending toasty air north from the Gulf of Mexico. He said blame for a version of this heat wave is about five parts randomness to one part global warming. Climate change alone can only account for about 2 degrees of the added heat.

ISU’s Poppens Named WBCA Honorable Mention All-American

Sports

April 2nd, 2012 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State junior forward Chelsea Poppens has been recognized as an honorable mention All-American by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. Last week, Poppens took home the same recognition from The Associated Press.

Poppens, an Aplington, Iowa native, was the only Big 12 player to average a double-double this season. She averaged a career-best 14.2 points and 10.6 rebounds en route to being named one of three unanimous selections to the All-Big 12 first team. Poppens’ 317 rebounds make her just the second Cyclone to grab over 300 in a season. Former Cyclone All-American Angie Welle accomplished the feat in 2001 and 2002.

Poppens led the Big 12 in offensive rebounds, grabbing 4.4 per game, and shot 49.8 percent from the field. She improved from the free-throw line as a junior, shooting 71.3 percent from the charity stripe after entering the season as a 64.1 percent shooter.

Backyard and Beyond 04-02-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

April 2nd, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Wendy Richter, Director of Victim Services at Family Crisis Support Center, about Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Cake Bite orders.

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