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News 5 at 5 - Polling places moved due to storm damage / May 12, 2014
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- News 5 at 5 - Polling places moved due to storm damage / May 12, 2014
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- At least two polling places have been changed for the primary election because of the storm damage.
In Sutton, voting will still be held at the Senior Community Center. That building is not damaged but is without power.
However, Clay County Clerk Deborah Karnatz said they will move a generator to the building, which will enable them to continue using it as a polling site.
But, polling places in Cordova and Beaver Crossing in Seward County will be moved.
Voters who normally go to the Cordova location will need to go to the Utica Senior Center.
Voters who go to the Beaver Crossing location, will need to report to the Goehner Fire Hall.
All other polling sites in Seward County remain the same.
http://www.khastv.com/story/polling-places-moved-due-to-storm-damage-20140512
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- News 5 at 5 - Pecor, Edwards to be arraigned Thursday / May 12, 2014
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- The Hastings mother and her boyfriend being held on charges of child abuse in connection to the case of the shooting death of a 4 year-old will be in court later this week.
Amanda Pecor and Matthew Edwards will be arraigned Tuesday. They were arrested Friday and are in custody on charges of Class Three Felony Child Abuse.
The 9 year-old boy is being charged as a juvenile with manslaughter after allegedly shooting his 4 year-old brother Beau Pecor on April 18th.
There were previous incidents in the home. Court records state the mother was asked at least twice to remove weapons from the home.
Bond has been set for 250,000 dollars each. They are both being held in Hall County Jail.
http://www.khastv.com/story/pecor-edwards-to-be-arraigned-thursday-20140512
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- News 5 at 5 - Petersen back in court for evidentiary hearing / May 12, 2014
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- The Glenvil man who pleaded no contest in Buffalo County last month to killing his wife was in court today in connection to death of a Grand Island attorney. A Buffalo County Judge ruled that evidence from those two separate murder cases is inextricably intertwined.
In Hall County District Court this morning, Michael Petersen went before Buffalo County Judge John Icenogle in an evidentiary hearing.
Peteresen pleaded no contest in Buffalo County last month to charges of first degree murder in the November 2013 shooting death of his ex-wife, Nancy Petersen.
The Glenvil man will soon head to trial for the shooting death of Grand Island Attorney Todd Elsbernd.
In court this morning, Hall County Attorney Mark Young worked to connect the death of Nancy Petersen to the death of Elsbernd. Reggie Petersen, the son of Nancy and Micheal, was one of the witnesses that took the stand.
Investigators with Buffalo County Sheriff's Depar...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Hastings School Bond interview, Craig Kautz / May 12, 2014
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Hastings Bond Issue
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Governor Heineman expected to issue disaster declaration / May 12, 2014
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- 4:46
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain pounded areas of Central Nebraska and Northern Kansas, making it - for some - a Mother's Day they'll never forget.
Areas of Clay County were hit hard yesterday afternoon with what officials say could be up to three twisters on the ground, including one that leveled a direct hit in the town of Sutton.
News 5 Meteorolgist Nathan Gogo is in Sutton where Governor Heineman and the National Weather Service assessment team are surveying the damage.
Based on preliminary assesments in Beaver Crossing, Cordova, Sutton and the surrounding communities, Governor Heineman is expected to issue a State Disaster Declaration later today.
http://www.khastv.com/story/governor-heineman-visits-sutton-20140512
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- News 5 at 6 - Beau Pecor's mother and her boyfriend are in custody / May 9, 2014
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- New developments tonight in the April 18th shooting death of a Hastings four year-old boy. Beau Pecor's mother and her boyfriend have been arrested.
Amanda Pecor and Matthew Edwards are in custody in Hall County Jail. They are facing charges of Class III Felony Child Abuse.
The boy's 9 year-old brother is being charged as a juvenile with manslaughter in the case.
But, according to arrest affidavits, there was a history of concerns surrounding Beau's older brother.
"When you put all of those concerns together and see what information the parents, the mother and her boyfriend had about what's going on," said Adams County Attorney, Donna Fegler Diass. "It's the totality of those things that form the big picture of why we filed the formal charges."
Pecor and Edwards are facing a maximum of 20 years in prison, or a $25,000 fine or both, and a minimum sentence of one year in prison.
That history of concern is out...
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- News 5 at 10 - Sutton Tornado Outdoor Damage / May 11, 2014
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- More News 5 coverage of the Sutton tornado on May 11, 2014.
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- News 5 at 10 - Sutton Tornado Damage / May 11, 2014
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- News 5 coverage of the Sutton tornado that hit on May 11, 2014.
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- News 5 at 10 - Sutton Tornado / May 11, 2014
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- News 5 coverage of the Sutton tornado that hit on May 11, 2014.
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- News 5 at 5 - Grand Island VA Hospital "Devoted to Quality of Care" / May 9, 2014
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- While there's controversy surrounding care at some VA medical hospitals across the country, officials with VA Hospital in Grand Island says quality of care is their top priority.
12 thousand veterans are served at the VA hospital in Grand Island. The healthcare system uses an electronic waiting list for patients that can't get in within 90 days.
Angela Williams with the Grand Island VA says the system is used as a tool for transparency about the number of patients waiting.
"I don't think it's common. It's just like when you go to your primary care provider and you can't get in within 30 days. I think as long as we have a mechanism to view and review and asses how we get them in and how timely we get them in, I think with healthcare today everybody has some type of wait."
Williams says that waitlist system is cutting edge. But the scandal at the Phoenix hospital has officials probing the whole system. Every VA hospital will undergo a...
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- News 5 at 5 - Beau Pecor's mother and her boyfriend arrested in Hall County / May 9, 2014
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Major new developments tonight in the April 18th death of a Hastings four year-old boy. Beau Pecor's mother and her boyfriend have been arrested. Amanda Pecor and Matthew Edwards are in custody in Hall County Jail. They are facing charges of Class Three Felony Child Abuse.
Meanwhile, the 9 year-old brother is being charged as a juvenile with manslaughter in the death of Beau.
We asked Adams County Attorney Donna Fegler Daiss why it took weeks to file these charges.
The bond for Amanda Pecor and Matthew Edwards was originally set at 50,000 dollars on Thursday.
That was raised to 250,000 dollars today. Authorities were concerned Pecor and Edwards wouldn't show up for their court hearing.
News 5 obtained copies of the arrest warrants for the boy's mother and her boyfriend. The papers tell a story of a troubled history. The case has shaken the Hastings community.
The affidavits released against Amanda Pecor and ...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Heartland Pet Connection / May 9, 2014
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Mother's Day is just two days away... And if you haven't found the perfect gift for mom, what about a furry addition to your family?
Meteorologist Tim Jones heads out to Heartland Pet Connection in Hastings and introduces us to Orangey the cat.
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Letter Carriers Food Drive, May 10th / May 9, 2014
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Stamp Out Hunger, Hastings
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Leave a bag of non-perishable food items by your mailbox
Letter carries in Hastings will pick up the donations
22nd year of the nation's largest single-day food drive, 10,000 communities participate
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Outgoing Senator Johanns will not endorse candidates / May 9, 2014
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Any candidates for Nebraska's U.S. Senate seat hoping for a last minute endorsement from outgoing Senator Mike Johanns will be disappointed.
On a conference call yesterday, Johanns said he has no intention of siding with any of the GOP hopefuls. Johanns did take the opportunity however to criticize the negative advertising that has dominated the final weeks before the primary.
He disagrees with any candidate who claims they have no knowledge of attacks on competitors from political action committees.
Johanns went on to say that voters know that big dollars from national groups come with strings attached.
"I think Nebraskans are extremely discerning... they expect something in return..."
Johanns said that during his campaigns he never ran an ad that even mentioned an opponent.
http://www.khastv.com/story/outgoing-senator-johanns-will-not-endorse-candidates-20140509
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Warrants issued for Beau Pecor's mother and her boyfriend / May 9, 2014
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Warrants have been issued for Beau Pecor's mother and her boyfriend in connection with the 4 year old's death. Class Three Felony Child Abuse isthe charge listed on affidavits against both Amanda Pecor and Matthew Edwards.
The warrants were filed yesterday in Adams County Court. A source tells News 5 officials expect the pair will turn themselves in later today.
These possible charges are in addition to the manslaughter charge filed in juvenile court against Beau's nine year old brother.
The records and proceedings against the nine year old have now been sealed from the public.
The new affidavits also shed more light on the home environment around the time of 4 year old Beau Pecor's death.
Among the information included in the filings: a home visit from Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services.
The papers state that during the visit Amanda Pecor saw no urgency in securing dangerous household items...
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- News 5 Today - Hastings High Improv / May 9, 2014
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- 5:09
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- The Hastings High Improv team joins News 5 Today to show off some of their winning improv skills by creating a scene with on the spot acting.
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- News 5 Today - Improv Workshop / May 9, 2014
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- On May 10, the Hastings High Improv team will get the opportunity to work with 88 Improv, a professional improvisation team from Omaha.
News 5 Today sits down with a few of the members of the Hastings team to talk about the workshop and the public performance.
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- News 5 at 10 - Part two: the race for Governor / May 8, 2014
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Dave Heineman has been Nebraska Governor for 10 years. He ran unopposed four years ago. But, his term is up. And, as a new candidate prepares to take his seat, the same issues still remain.
From Property taxes to the Affordable Care Act. We bring you part two of our special election coverage with a preview of the governor's race.
For months, you've become familiar with the names and the issues.
In the race for Nebraska governor there are six candidates, each touting their experience as the edge in the campaign.
But, billionaire businessman Pete Ricketts says it's not all about experience in government.
The candidates have similarities between each other. They're all conservative Republicans. And, want to repeal Obamacare.
Attorney General Jon Bruning led Nebraska and 26 other states in a fight in the U.S. Supreme Court to remove the Affordable Care Act. But, if the law is repealed, what's the solution for the...
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- News 5 at 6 - Part one: the race for Governor / May 8, 2014
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- It's a crowded race for Governor Heineman's seat. Some big names are backing the candidates, but on voting day for the Primary elections it's about the names on the ballot and the issues they face. Here's the first part of our special election coverage on the race for Governor.
The state's prison system is more than 60 percent over capacity.
"Tonight, there will be 1300 prisoners at the state penitentiary," said gubernatorial candidate Mike Foley. "That's 180 percent over capacity."
Gubernatorial candidate and Omaha tax attorney Bryan Slone says there's a reason.
"We've pushed a lot of behavioral health cases into jails and prisons and that's causing a lot of the overpopulation," said Slone.
Enter the Nikko Jenkins case. He's accused of an Omaha murder spree last summer, days after being released from prison.
"We pushed him through the system, put him back out on the streets and some really tragic things...
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- News 5 at 6 - Live with Gubernatorial Candidate Pete Ricketts / May 8, 2014
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- One of those candidates seen as a front runner is in Hastings tonight. Pete Ricketts is hosting a town hall meeting.
News 5's Colin Murphy joins us live from the LARK in downtown.
Colin, Ricketts has picked up some big endorsements himself.
Katie, the billionaire business man has received support on a state and national level. Sarah Palin and former Nebraska Governor Kay Orr. Today, former Vice President Dick Cheney says Ricketts would be a great governor for his native state.
1. Mr. Ricketts, yesterday you said the Heineman endorsement of Bruning is status quo. Explain that.
2. You and Mr. Bruning have had quite the back and forth. Both of you denying involvement in negative ads.
But, are you afraid your feud could turn off voters?
3. What will be the focus of tonight's town hall meeting?
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- News 5 at 6 - Heineman says he will not be endorsing more candidates / May 8, 2014
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- It's an endorsement that could help swing votes in Nebraska. Governor Heineman has decided to back Jon Bruning as his successor. With five days left in the race for Governor, Bruning has all the momentum.
The two were in Kearney today. Heineman said his decision to endorse Bruning wasn't an easy one. He said he spent a lot of time watching the debates on tv and the internet.
Just how powerful is this endorsement? Heineman says he won't be backing any candidates for U.S. Senate or attorney general.
"The reason is because the job I care most about is my successor it is the most important job in Nebraska."
"It was rocket fuel for my campaign and i believe that to be true.
I didn't sleep a wink after he told me before we were going to announce it yesterday, I didn't sleep a wink and I didn't sleep much last night either so I was pretty excited."
Bruning will face off against the other 5 candidates at the republican prim...
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- News 5 at 5 - Heineman's endorsement could push Bruning ahead of the pack / May 8, 2014
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- We're five days away from the May Primary and five candidates in the Republican gubernatorial race could be left chasing Jon Bruning.
His endorsement from Governor Heineman on Wednesday could push him ahead of the pack. The two were in Kearney today. News 5's Kelly Baumgarten joins us live in the studio with more. Kelly, what did Heineman say about his decision?
Heineman told me his decision to endorse Bruning wasn't an easy one. He said he spent a lot of time watching the debates on tv and the internet. He finally came to a decision last week.
Attorney General Jon Bruning and Governor Heineman were hitting the campaign trail and meeting with voters. The duo has worked side by side for over a decade. Most recently on prison Reform and the Earned Time Law. Heineman applauded Bruning's experience working on those issues.
The current governor said he has a close relationship with all six candidates. So backing Bruning as the next Gove...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Mike Foley, gubernatorial candidate, live interview / May 8, 2014
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- 5:23
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- As State Auditor, Mike Foley has been credited and criticized in his watchdog role over state government. Now he's hoping to make an impact as Governor.
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Hastings Bond Issue, interview with Craig Kautz / May 8, 2014
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- http://HastingsVision.org
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Stroke Awareness Month, Mary Lanning Stroke Center / May 8, 2014
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- News 5 Today - Mother's Day Gifts / May 8, 2014
- Runtime
- 6:02
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Mother's Day is this weekend.
Do you know what you're getting for mom?
Pam Sundermeier from Verizon in Grand Island shows off some high tech gifts that will be perfect for mom.
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- News 5 at 10 - Local reaction to federal climate change report / May 7, 2014
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Planting season is underway for Nebraska farmers. According to a new climate change report, agriculture in Nebraska could be changing.
The climate change discussion is once again heating up.
"I think that the climate does change over the years. It changes gradually over long periods of time."
According to the national climate assessment released by the White House on Tuesday, the danger of severe weather will increase in the Great Plains in the future. Leading to more tornadoes, flooding, droughts. Even winter storms.
"I do not think that the influence of man cause climate to change that much if at all."
Agronomist Clifford Underwood from Aurora cooperative isn't buying into the new report.
"When we're talking about climate change most of the people don't allow the data that contradicts climate change all we hear about is those studies that support it there's plenty of data out there that says it's not true ...
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- News 5 at 10 - Heineman endorses Bruning, Ricketts and Slone respond / May 7, 2014
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- From Tom Osborne to Sarah Palin and Ted Cruz, big names have been backing gubernatorial candidates. But today, the most sought after endorsement in this race... Governor Heineman announced his endorsement of Jon Bruning today in Omaha.
The two have worked side by side for over a decade on issues ranging from prison reform, the Environmental Protection Agency, Obamacare, and immigration reform. Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert also backed Bruning today.
The three-term Attorney General is one of the front runners in a six-man primary race to replace Heineman. We spoke to Bruning Tuesday on News 5. We asked him what it would mean to have the governor's endorsement. Today, Heineman said he endorsed Bruning because of his experience.
Governor Heineman and Bruning will be together tomorrow in Kearney at the Younes Conference Center at 1:30. The other candidates in the race are wasting no time reacting to the endorsement.
Bruning's top opponent c...
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- News 5 at 5 - Hastings High School student aces ACT / May 7, 2014
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Less than a dozen students across the state have had a perfect score on the ACT. But one Hastings High student aced the test. Meanwhile, a student at Heartland Lutheran in Grand Island is getting national recognition.
It's a competitive field to get into college. And a how you score on the ACT can be a deciding factor for schools and scholarships. Most students spend hours pouring through books for the big test. But most students don't end up with a perfect score.
"I ended up growing up with two teachers, so I was always leaning as a little kid."
Meet Ryder Mays. Education is in his blood. He's a junior at Hastings High School. He first took the ACT in December and scored a 35. But that wasn't good enough.
"I had to take it again so I figured, if I had to take it, I should get one better and get a 36."
And that's exactly what he did. He took the test again in March. He scored a 35 in Math and Science and a 36 in Reading...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Salvation Army interview / May 7,2014
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Crossroads Mission interview / May 7, 2014
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Live with U.S. Senate Candidate Bart McLeay / May 7, 2014
- Runtime
- 4:57
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- This is the first political run for Omaha attorney Bart McLeay. He's represented Nebraska as a special Assistant Attorney General but now he's looking to represent Nebraska in Washington.
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Heineman endorses Bruning for Governor / May 7, 2014
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- A critical endorsement at the last hour. In the last several minutes, Governor Dave Heineman has officially endorsed Jon Bruning for Governor.
The pair has worked closely over the last decade, especially in recent months on the Earned Time Law and Immigration Reform. Together they made the major announcement in Omaha.
Just yesterday Bruning joined us on News 5 at 11:30 and spoke about how important that endorsement would be.
Bruning and Governor Heineman will be making an appearance together in Kearney tomorrow afternoon.
http://www.khastv.com/story/heineman-endorses-bruning-for-governor-20140507
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- News 5 at 6 - Young people experimenting with dangerous trends / May 6, 2014
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Many young people are experimenting with dangerous trends, like the choking game. The choking game is where they either choke each other or use a noose to choke themselves to get a brief high. They're after the euphoric feeling they get when intentionally losing consciousness.
Ariel Derr is a Clinical Therapist at Mid Plains for Behavioral Healthcare Services. She says that teens are often susceptible to risky behavior because they don't always think about the consequences of their actions.
"It could be that they are simply looking for an adrenaline rush or the next new high. There's a lot of different motives or reasons that can influence a youth to take on such risky behaviors."
Derr says it's hard to detect because there aren't side effects... However, she urges parents to talk to their children if they are frequently irritable or have frequent headaches or blood shot eyes.
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- News 5 Today - Pizza Toss / May 7, 2014
- Runtime
- 6:15
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Dough was flying this morning on News 5 Today. Chris, Shelby and Travis tried their best in their very own pizza spinning challenge.
Who do you think came out on top?
Watch the video for more.
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- News 5 at 5 - The dangers of "study" drugs / May 6, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- It's that time of the year again...college finals week. Students are hooked on coffee, soda, and energy drinks to pack in the caffeine.
But others are turning to dangerous drugs to cram for the exams...
Including Adderall.
Heavy workloads, busy schedules, and increasing competition in the job market, those factors have some college students feeling desperate.
"They're so anxious and the anxiety builds up so i think they're trying to not be tired and be ready to go so they get the best grade possible."
It's finals week here at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and students have been hitting the books... hard. But some are depending on more than just caffeine to get by.
Damien: "I've actually seen a couple of guys trying to find adderall and if they can't find adderall they're looking for some kind of drug to help them stay awake and be focused."
Ryan: The Adderall and the Ritalin are big.
...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Mental Health Awareness Dinner, May 13 / May 6, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Dr. Jeromy Warner, PsyD
Mary Lanning Psychologist
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Ric Hallett, (R) Adams Co. Sheriff Candidate interview / May 6, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Gubernatorial Candidate Jon Bruning, live / May 6, 2014
- Runtime
- 4:33
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- For 12 years, he's served Nebraska as Attorney General, working closely with former Governor Mike Johanns and current Governor Dave Heineman. But with Heineman leaving his office, Jon Bruning is fighting to be the next to fill the seat.
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- News 5 at 10 - 50th Anniversary of F5 Tornado / May 5, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Today marks the 50th anniversary of the one of the strongest tornadoes ever recorded in the state of Nebraska.
Two friends in Hamilton County survived the storm together in 1964. It's a day they will never forget.
This is video of a tornado outbreak that slammed the southeast last week.
But 50 years ago...
On May 5th, 1964...
Terrible Tuesday.
It marks an infamous day in Nebraska history.
"It doesn't look like there was a lot of warning before the tornadoes hit."
First an F-4 tornado that touched down in southeastern Greeley County.
Then around 5 pm a violent F-5 twister touched down southeast of Hastings.
It tracked northeast nearly seventy miles destroying everything in its path.
The tornado lifted in Butler County.
"When you look at some of the pictures from fifty years ago, certainly it was one of the strongest we have had in ...
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- News 5 Today - Hastings Bond Issue / May 6, 2014
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- On May 13, Hastings voters will decide if they want to spend the money to renovate the city's elementary schools.
News 5 Today sits down with Hastings Public School superintendent Craig Kautz to talk about the upcoming $21.5 million dollar bond issue.
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- News 5 at 10 - Group rallies for immigration reform in Grand Island / May 5, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Just last month Fremont's controversial immigration ordinance for rental properties took effect.
All renters must swear they're legally living in the United States.
Monday night a group of Central Nebraska Peace Workers rallied in front of the Hall County Department of Corrections, protesting actions just like this.
The group planned the event to correspond with Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of freedom and Mexican heritage and pride.
About a dozen protesters gathered, chanting, "Hey, hey, ho , ho, all this hate has got to go."
They're rallying support and praying for comprehensive immigration reform.
"Not only the Hispanic community but the Sudanese population, the Somalian population and any foreign population." Said Brian Whitecalf with Central Nebraska Peace Workers.
With signs in hand, and voices loud, the group calls out to passing motorists.
"We need action." Said one protester....
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- News 5 at 11:30 - UNL Extension interview, springtime ants / May 5, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
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- News 5 Today - Summer Pom Camp / May 5, 2014
- Runtime
- 8:07
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Grab your pompoms and let's cheer!
Sherri Ellsworth and the Hastings Sunbursts join News 5 Today to talk about the upcoming summer camp. She even gets Chris, Shelby and Travis to do some steps to Hey Mickey!
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- News 5 Today - Hastings man runs Lincoln Marathon for leukemia cure / May 5, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Over 12,000 runners participated in the 37th annual National Guard Lincoln Marathon this year. That's a course record. While many runners were going for their personal best time, one Hastings man was running for a reason much closer to home.
Two shots of a gun, and thousands of runners are off. Pete Theoharis, a Hastings native was one of those people in the seemingly endless waves of runners. Seventeen weeks of marathon training and Forty--three--hundred dollars of money going towards a cure for leukemia later, Pete is stepping up to the starting line in Lincoln. But his finishing time wasn't what he was running for. It's something much more special to him.
"My inspiration is my son and all he went through with his battle with leukemia."
Pete's 13-- year old son Nikos was diagnosed with leukemia on May 15th, of 2003 when he was just 3 years old. Nikos was in and out of the hospital for 3 years and 2 months. He underwent daily chemo, over...
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- News 5 at 10 - Gubernatorial candidates talk the power to veto / May 4, 2014
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Governor Dave Heineman showed no restraint, utilizing his veto power often this past legislative session, including after lawmakers passed bills on the final day.
With 7 candidates vying for his seat, we spoke with one, a current state Senator to get his take on the power to veto.
Republican, Tom Carlson says it's the Governor's prerogative.
"Governor Heineman is a conservative, a fiscal conservative, so am I. He had several bills that we had the final vote on the last day of the session. They went to him and he could do whatever he wanted and we didn't have a chance to override them. He did what he thought was best, I don't have any problem with that, and there certainly would be bills that I would veto as Governor." Said Carlson.
Governor Heineman vetoed the Nurse Practitioner bill following the final day of the session.
Carlson says he probably would not have vetoed the bill, which passed by a 43 to 0 vote.
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- News 5 at 10 - Hundreds participate in Do The Brew in downtown Hastings / May 3, 2014
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Beer and blues. Downtown Hastings was buzzing today for the 4th annual Do--The--Brew at the City Auditorium. Over 700 hundred people came out to try over 1--hundred and fifty different types of craft beers. Seven of those were brewed right here in Nebraska. New this year is live music from the bluesy country soul group, the Belairs. Organizers say it's becoming a staple event for the city.
We are just excited that people keep coming and are are excited to try whats new on the market every year. Just a really fun vibe. It's also a nice way to support the arts council and the downtown," said Kaleena Fong with the Hastings Community Art Council.
Good Samaritan Village provided shuttle service to make sure those that had a little too much to drink got home safely. Proceeds will go towards the Hastings Community Arts Council.
http://www.khastv.com/story/hundreds-participate-in-do-the-brew-in-downtown-hastings-20140503
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- News 5 at 6 - Local man survives stroke, hopes to help others / May 2, 2014
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- It's the 4th leading cause of death in the United States, stroke.
An early response can save lives though.
This is National Stroke Awareness Month, and one local man is sharing his story in hopes of helping others.
Dr. Robin Koozer suffered a stroke in late February, but he made a quick recovery and he's back at work.
Dr. Robin Koozer is a professor of music.
He needs his voice and his hands.
"There are certain aspects of my job that I probably would not be able to accomplish had I not been medicated." Said Dr. Koozer.
While Koozer's health is in tune today, back in February it was playing the wrong note.
"I was seated at my computer at my desk," explained Dr. Koozer. "And suddenly my vision was impaired."
Blurred vision, weakness, numbness, and tingling on one side of the body, dizziness, trouble speaking and a headache; all are symptoms of a stroke.
"It w...
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- News 5 at 5 - Live with gubernatorial candidate Beau McCoy / May 2, 2014
- Runtime
- 4:12
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Freshman Seminar Food Drive, Hastings College / May 2, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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