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(Podcast) 7-a.m. Local News, 6/4/16

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The latest area news from KJAN News Director, Ric Hanson.

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(Update) 2 from Crawford County injured in Atlantic crash

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Two people from Crawford County were injured during a single-vehicle accident early this (Saturday) morning, on Atlantic’s east side. Atlantic Police Sgt. Cody Eckles told KJAN news 24-year old Megan Teneyck stated a rear tire blew out on her 2010 Dodge Avenger, as the vehicle was traveling eastbound on 7th Street (Highway 6), at around 12:02-a.m.  The car went out of control and skidded for about 19-feet before hitting a brick pillar on the grounds of the Atlantic Catholic Cemetery, on the south side of the road.

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(click on individual images – it will open another page from which you can click again to enlarge the picture) – Ric Hanson/photos.

crash1 crash2Eckles said Teneyck and her unidentified male passenger complained of injuries. The male was transported by Medivac Ambulance to the Cass County Memorial Hospital and later flown by LifeNet helicopter to another facility. Dispatch reports at the time said he had suffered head injuries and was in-and-out of consciousness.

Damage from the crash amounted to $13,000. No citations were issued.

Inman takes 2-shot lead in PGA Champions Tour event in Iowa

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – John Inman shot a 7-under 65 on Friday at the Wakonda Club to take a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour Champions’ Principal Charity Classic.
It’s the first time Inman, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, has ever led after the opening round on the senior circuit. Inman’s milestone round came three days after he won a qualifying event at a nearby course.

Tom Lehman, who has never finished outside of the top 10 in four previous trips to Iowa, was tied for second with Todd Hamilton, Gary Hallberg, Mike Goodes and John Riegger. Miguel Angel Jimenez opened with a 68 in his first start in the event. John Daly, also making Des Moines debut, had a 74.

Cueto earns 9th win, Giants beat Cardinals 5-1

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Johnny Cueto worked around a season-worst five walks to post his ninth win, tying for the major league lead, as the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night. Cueto (9-1) allowed a run on four hits in six innings with one strikeout. He hadn’t walked more than two in any of his first 11 starts for his new team.

Cueto is among four nine-game winners, joining Stephen Strasburg, Jake Arrieta and Chris Sale. Six of Cueto’s victories have come on the road. Five Giants relievers combined to give up just one hit. Adam Wainwright (5-4) allowed two runs in seven innings. The Cardinals were held to one run for the second straight game.

Man & woman injured Saturday morning during a crash in Atlantic

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Two people were injured during a single-vehicle accident early this (Saturday) morning, on Atlantic’s east side. Atlantic Police Sgt. Cody Eckles told KJAN news the female driver stated a rear tire blew out as the vehicle was traveling eastbound on 7th Street (Highway 6), at around 12:20-a.m.  The car went out of control and skidded for about 19-feet before hitting a brick pillar on the grounds of the Atlantic Catholic Cemetery, on the south side of the road.

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(click on individual images – it will open another page from which you can click again to enlarge the picture) – Ric Hanson/photos.

crash1 crash2Eckles said the driver and a male passenger were injured, but the extent of their injuries was not immediately known. LifeNet helicopter was called-in to transport the male victim from the Cass County Memorial Hospital to another facility. Dispatch reports at the time said he had suffered head injuries and was in-and-out of consciousness.

No names have been released.

Lifeguards rescue 9-yr old girl at the Stuart Aquatic Center

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A nine-year old female was listed in critical condition Friday at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, following what was described as a likely medical emergency in the pool at the Stuart Aquatic Center. According to the Stuart Police Department, officers and Stuart Rescue personnel responded to the center at around 2:40-p.m, after they received word about an unresponsive juvenile female.

When emergency services arrived they were directed to an unconscious female child who was with lifeguards at the pool. Lifeguards were performing CPR at the time of the emergency services arrival. Stuart Police and Stuart Rescue immediately began providing medical care to the child. The child was stabilized and transported by ambulance to the Stuart landing pad located on SW 7th St, and later transported by Mercy One to Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.

As of the most recent report, authorities said it is believed that the child suffered a medical emergency while in the pool, however an investigation will continue into the incident. Witnesses and staff at the Aquatics Center said that lifeguards immediately noticed that there was a problem with the child while she was swimming in the pool and jumped in to save her. 

Due to privacy concerns, HIPPA and the age of the child, no further information will be released regarding the identity or medical history of the child.

KJAN listening area weather forecast: 6/4/16

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

352 AM CDT SAT JUN 4 2016

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLEAR. WEST WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…SUNNY IN THE MORNING…THEN PARTLY SUNNY WITH A CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH THROUGH MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS 20 PERCENT.

SUNDAY…SUNNY. HIGH AROUND 80. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 70S.

Girls Soccer Scores from Friday, June 3rd

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

North Polk 5, Nodaway Valley/AC/WCV 0
St. Albert, Council Bluffs 2, Western Christian 1
Tri-Center, Neola 7, AHSTW 0
Underwood 5, Treynor 0
Unity Christian 1, MOC-Floyd Valley 0

Boys State Soccer Championship Scores (6/3) and Schedule (6/4)

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Class 1A Semi-finals, Friday
Kuemper Catholic 2, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 1

Beckman Catholic/Dyersville 2, Iowa City Regina 0

Class 1A Championship – Saturday

12:05-p.m. Beckman Catholic/Dyersville vs. Kuemper Catholic

Class 1A Consolation

11:10-a.m. Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. Iowa City Regina

Class 2A Semi-finals, Friday

Storm Lake 2, Dubuque Wahlert 0

Norwalk 2, Hudson 1

Class 2A Championship – Saturday

2:30-p.m. Storm Lake vs. Norwalk

Class 2A Consolation

1:40-p.m. Dubuque Wahlert vs. Hudson

Class 3A Semi-finals, Friday

Iowa City High 1, Ames 0

West Des Moines/Valley 2, Cedar Rapids/Washington 0

Class 3A Championship – Saturday

5:00-p.m. Iowa City High vs.West Des Moines/Valley

Class 3A Consolation

4:10-p.m. Ames vs. Cedar Rapids/Washington

Area softball and baseball scores from Friday, June 3rd

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June 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Softball Scores

A-D-M, Adel 3, West Delaware, Manchester 0
A-D-M, Adel 5, Kee, Lansing 0
Missouri Valley 11, Griswold 0
Seymour 9, East Union 3
Sidney 18, Essex 6
Southeast Warren, Liberty Center 6, Mount Ayr 5
Westwood, Sloan 12, LeMars 2
Westwood, Sloan 7, Sioux City, East 6

Baseball Scores
Atlantic 5, Denison-Schleswig 2
Audubon 17, Riverside, Oakland 2 (4 innings)
Boyer Valley, Dunlap 15, Adair-Casey 13
CAM, Anita 18, Glidden-Ralston 9
Coon Rapids-Bayard 11, Earlham 5
Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 4, St. Albert, Council Bluffs 3
Griswold 6, Missouri Valley 3
Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 15, River Valley, Correctionville 0 ((4 innings))
Nodaway Valley 1, Wayne, Corydon 0
West Monona, Onawa 5, Westwood, Sloan 4