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(Podcast) 7:07-a.m. KJAN News & funeral report, Friday 11/21/14

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November 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Tabor man arrested Thursday on eluding & assault charges

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November 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Glenwood report the arrest on Thursday of a man wanted on warrants for Eluding and Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. 36-year old Charles Knipe, of Tabor was arrested on the Mills County warrant. His initial bond was set at $5,000.  While in custody, Knipe was also charged with Theft in the 1st degree and Theft in the 2nd degree. A$15,000 bond was added to the latest charges and current bond amount.

Texas Tech, Iowa State Desperate for a Win

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November 21st, 2014 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Texas Tech’s visit to Iowa State on Saturday will be its furthest trip north in November in 52 years.

It’ll be an especially chilly afternoon for the Red Raiders if they can’t get rolling against the Cyclones.

Texas Tech (3-7, 1-6 Big 12) has lost three straight, and its only league win came against Kansas.

The Cyclones (2-7, 0-6) has also dropped its last three. But their most recent loss, a 34-14 whipping at the hands of the Jayhawks, might have been the worst in six seasons under Paul Rhoads.

Red Oak man arrested on Mo. warrant for Child Neglect

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November 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A Red Oak man wanted on a warrant out of Ray County, Missouri, was arrested Thursday night by Red Oak Police. 37-year old Christopher Michael McDonald, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 11-p.m., on a warrant charging him with Child Neglect. McDonald was arrested in the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held on a $5,000 cash bond.

Raiders snap 16-game skid with 24-20 win vs. KC

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November 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Derek Carr threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to James Jones with 1:42 remaining and the Oakland Raiders snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 24-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Oakland’s Latavius Murray ran for two touchdowns on four carries before leaving the game with a concussion.

The Raiders (1-10) built a 14-point lead, but needed a 17-play, 80-yard drive led by Carr to secure its first win since beating Houston on Nov. 17, 2013. Alex Smith threw two TD passes for the Chiefs (7-4), who had won five in a row. They fell a half-game behind Denver in the AFC West.

Stranger on a porch call leads to an arrest near Stanton

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November 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A call to authorities in Montgomery County early this (Friday) morning about a suspicious subject lead to the arrest of a man wanted in Fremont County. Sheriff’s officials say a resident on 180th Street, northeast of Stanton, called at around 1:45-a.m., and reported a man on their porch had tried the doorknob several times.

When deputies arrived, they located 44-year old Joshua N. Fuller, who was still standing on the porch. Fuller was secured in the deputies’ patrol car after a brief discussion. During an investigation, it was determined Fuller was wanted on a warrant issued on Aug. 21st, that charged him with Obstructing Police (Originally charged as Driving Under Suspension) and Interference with Official Acts.

Fuller was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $600 cash bond while awaiting transportation to Fremont County.

Red Oak woman arrested for probation violation

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November 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County arrested a Red Oak woman Thursday afternoon. 28-year old Sarah Lea Aherns was taken into custody on a valid Pottawattamie County warrant for Probation Violation. Aherns was arrested in Red Oak and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where she was being held on $5,000 bond.

Council Bluffs credit union robbed Thursday

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November 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs area asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect involved in the armed robbery of a credit union. Officials say at around 2:37-p.m., Thursday, a white man wearing a light blue denim jacket with a blue hooded sweatshirt underneath, walked into the Centris Federal Credit Union at 2825 Avenue G, and display what appeared to be a long barreled pistol to a teller.cu robber

The suspect then began to wave the handgun at several tellers, and demanded currency in large bills. The man ordered the teller to put all of the money into a bag that the suspect brought with him. Police say the man became agitated and grabbed the money from the tellers himself before taking time to pick up some of the money he had dropped on the floor. During the encounter, the suspect did not make any verbal threats. After robbing the credit union, he fled in southbound direction with an undetermined amount of money.

The man was further described as being just over 6-feet tall, and weighing around 220-pounds. He had a green scarf over the bottom half of his face, was wearing sun glasses and a fleece, trapper-style hat. He also wore mismatched gloves – one yellow, the other gray –  and carried a blue, backpack-style bag.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the crime should call Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.

Friday State Football Finals

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November 21st, 2014 by Jim Field

Class 1-A:

West Lyon (12-1) vs. Iowa City Regina (12-1) – 11:06 AM

Class 2-A:

Sioux Center (12-1) vs. North Fayette Valley (12-1) – 2:06 PM

Class 4-A:

Dowling Catholic (12-1) vs. Cedar Rapids Washington (13-0) – 7:06 PM

Villisca man wins $30k in scratch-off game

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November 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A southwest Iowa man said he was confident that he won a big lottery prize, but he waited until his ticket was validated by the lottery before he started to celebrate. Phillip Currin Sr., of Villisca claimed the third of 11 top prizes of $30,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s “Holiday Word Bank” scratch game. According to the Daily NonPareil, Currin claimed his prize last Friday at the lottery’s regional office in Council Bluffs.

The 78-year-old said he purchased his ticket earlier this month at Villisca Foods, 509 S. Third Ave. in Villisca. Currin said that’s where he always buys his lottery tickets. Currin, who is retired from United Farmers Mercantile Cooperative, said he plans to save his lottery winnings.

Eight top prizes of $30,000 are still up for grabs in Holiday Word Bank, as well as nine prizes of $3,000, 15 prizes of $500, 75 prizes of $300 and 189 prizes of $100. Since the lottery’s start in 1985, its players have won more than $3.3 billion in prizes while the lottery has raised more than $1.5 billion for the state programs that benefit all Iowans.

Today, lottery proceeds in Iowa have three main purposes: They provide support for veterans, help for a variety of significant projects through the state General Fund and backing for the Vision Iowa program, which was implemented to create tourism destinations and community attractions in the state and build and repair schools.