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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 6/15/2016

News, Podcasts

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 6/15/2016

Podcasts, Sports

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Chris Parks.

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Ringgold County man arrested on warrants for assault w/intent to commit sexual abuse

News

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports a Ringgold County man was arrested Tuesday evening on two Ringgold County warrants for Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse – Bodily Injury, False Imprisonment, Trespass – injury or damage greater than $200, and Theft in the 4th degree. 24-year old Mason Reilly, of Mt. Ayr, was taken into custody at a residence in the 500 block of N. Taylor Street, in Creston, at around 5:45-p.m. He was transferred to the custody of Ringgold County authorities.

Later that same evening, 40-year old Carrie Porter, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) on a charge of Simple Assault. Porter was subsequently released on a promise to appear later, in court.

And, at around 10-a.m. Tuesday, Creston Police arrested 41-year old Dennis Smith at the Union County LEC for Probation Violation, and Failure to Appear on an original charge of 5th degree Theft. Smith was later released on $2,000 bond.

Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 6/15/16

Weather

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Clear to P/Cldy. Low around 65. W/NW @ 5-10.
Thursday: P/Cldy. High near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. SE @ 5-10.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday: P/Cldy w/isolated thunderstorms possible. High near 89. SE @ 10-15.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday: P/Cldy. High near 92.

Tuesday’s High in Atlantic was 88. Our 24-hour Low thru 7-a.m. today was 66. We received .02” of rain Tuesday. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 74 and the low was 54. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 99 in 1918. The Record Low was 40 in 1906 & 1969.

Mills County Sheriff’s report (6/14/16)

News

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday, reported two, recent arrests. On Monday, 22-year old John Alexander Morehead, of Plattsmouth, NE, was arrested at the Sarpy County, NE., Jail, on a Mills County warrant for Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $2,500. And, on Sunday, 39-year old Edward Allan Blough, of Henderson, was arrested for Driving While Revoked. His bond was set at $1,000.

Western Iowa No-Till Field Day reminder: June 21, 2016

Ag/Outdoor

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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Property damage accident in Stanton

News

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County say no injuries were reported following a collision Tuesday afternoon, in Stanton. At around 3:10-p.m., a 2010 Chrysler van driven by 81-year old Mansor Kia, of Stanton, was southbound on Broad Avenue. As a 2008 Chrysler Sebring driven by 17-year old Mikayla Fort, of Red Oak, was backing out of a parking space, Fort failed to see the approaching van. The car hit the van in the front passenger side, causing a total of $5,000 damage. No citations were issued.

“Chop” MICHAEL DUANE KLUEVER, 56, of Anita (Svcs. private)

Obituaries

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

“Chop” MICHAEL DUANE KLUEVER, 56, of Anita, died Tuesday, June 14th, at the Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. Per his wishes, cremation will take place, and private family services will be held for “Chop” MICHAEL KLUEVER at a later date. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

CRYSTAL JEAN HAMILTON, 74, of Atlantic (Svcs. private)

Obituaries

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

CRYSTAL JEAN HAMILTON, 74, of Atlantic, died Monday, June 13th, at Atlantic Specialty Care. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place, and private family services will be held for CRYSTAL JEAN HAMILTON at a later date. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

JoANNE SANDERS, 84, of Elk Horn (Svcs. at a later date)

Obituaries

June 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

JoANNE SANDERS, 84, of Elk Horn, died Monday, June 13th, at Myrtue Medical Center, in Harlan. Private services will be held for JoANNE SANDERS at a later date. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is assisting the family.

JoANNE SANDERS is survived by:

Her niece and nephew.