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(Podcast) 9-a.m local/state news – Thu., June 13th 2013

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

News updates from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson….

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Admission free for CWS opening ceremonies Friday

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The College World Series opening ceremonies are set for 8:30 p.m. Friday at TD Ameritrade Park. Admission is free. ESPN baseball analyst and former major-league pitcher Orel Hershiser will be the featured speaker, and the participating teams will be introduced after an Olympic-style grand entrance. There also will be a tribute to Dennis Poppe (Pope), who is retiring after serving as the NCAA’s lead administrator at the CWS since 1988.
 
A Flag Day celebration will feature patriotic music by the Lincoln Southeast High School Marching Nights, and a large American flag will be unfurled. A fireworks show will end the festivities. The event will be preceded by the “Road to Omaha Jam” at 6 p.m. in Lot B, south of the stadium, and will feature the rock band O.A.R.

Leash on Life 6-13-2013

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June 13th, 2013 by admin

w/Marissa Hovde speaking with Andrea Farrior of the Atlantic Animal Shelter discussing this week’s pets available for adoption.

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Glenwood woman arrested early this morning

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest early this (Thursday) morning, of a Glenwood woman. 34-year old Amanda Marie Kennicott-Regone was arrested at around 2:10-a.m., near 245th and Gaston, in Mills County. The woman was brought to the Mills County Jail and charged with OWI/1st offense. She was being held in the jail, pending an initial court appearance.

(Podcast) 8-a.m. State/Local News, June 13th 2013

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson….

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8AM Sportscast 6-13-2013

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June 13th, 2013 by admin

w/Ric Hansen

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Heartbeat Today 06-13-2013

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 13th, 2013 by admin

w/Jim Field live from Branson, updating us on how the trip is going.

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There’s Still Time to Sign Up for Summer Camp Fun

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Extension and the Cass County Conservation Board say they have once again teamed-up to offer their annual summer day camp programs to local youth. Officials say there is still time to get registered for several upcoming camps, but registration deadlines are approaching fast, so you shouldn’t delay signing-up.

The “To Earth and Beyond” camp at the Anita Community Center, is for those who have completed 3rd through 5th grade. It will be held on Friday, June 28th, from 8-a.m. to 5-p.m. The camp will explore all of the solar system, landing at Earth at the end of the day to learn about rocks, plates, earthquakes and volcanoes. Participants will learn through hands-on activities, interactive games and creating projects to take home. Registration deadline is Tuesday June 18th.

For older youth interested in fishing, archery, hiking and Dutch oven cookery, the “Outdoor Adventure Camp” is the place to learn. The camp will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from 8-a.m. to 5-p.m., at Cold Springs State Park in Lewis. Outdoor Adventure Camp is for those who have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grades. Registrations for the camp are due by Monday, June 24th.

The cost for either camp is $10 per child. To sign up for a camp, stop by the Cass County Extension Office in Atlantic to fill out a registration and health form, along with a $10 payment, by the deadlines listed. More information and registration forms are also available online at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass to print and return. If you have any questions, please check the Cass County Extension website, call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, or stop by the Extension Office at 805 W. 10th St in Atlantic.

(Update 8:38-a.m.) Shooting reported in Lewis

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June 13th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Cass County report a Lewis woman died from injuries she suffered during a shooting Wednesday evening. Authortities says deputies responded to 503 Minnesota Street in Lewis just after 7-p.m., following a report of a gunshot victim. Initial dispatch reports indicated the wounds suffered by 56-year old Martha Hardy were self-inflicted. Hardy was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by Griswold Rescue before being flown by LifeNet helicopter to Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, where she later died. An autopsy is scheduled for later today with the State Medical Examiner’s office.

The incident is not believed to be a public safety concern. Details will be provided as they become available. The Department of Criminal Investigation is assisting the Cass County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation.

Doc Leonard’s Pet Pointers 06-13-2013

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

June 13th, 2013 by admin

w/ Dr. Keith Leonard

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