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News 5 Today - Molly and the Tornado / May 2, 2014
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- News 5 Today - Molly and the Tornado / May 2, 2014
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- A new children's book, Molly and the Tornado, tells the story of the 2007 tornado in Greensburg, Kansas. The story is told through the eyes of a dalmation.
Chris sits down with author Matt Deighton to talk about the new book and that tragic day.
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- Stories in the Heartland: The Technology Artist / May 1, 2014
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- It's a small village tucked away in Franklin County. You might not picture a technology business to thrive there. But one Hildreth man came up with a swimming idea.
3 gallons full of labor and hard work. Add water and you've got a bright idea.
"We threw one away at work," Jake Harms said. "They were just like this thing is broken, go throw it in the trash can."
As you might guess, he didn't throw it away.
"I've always been the kind of guy that likes to take things apart and see how they work," Harms said.
Meet Jake Harms.
"Everyone's like oh, you're the computer aquarium guy and I'm like yeah there's surely no title for it," Harms said.
Back in 2007, Jake took that computer home. He cast a line and made a splash.
"I had an iMac and I saw someone that made an aquarium and I was like oh I'll make that," Harms said.
So he dove in head first. Since then, the orders ha...
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- News 5 at 10 - Mustaches 4 Kids / May 1, 2014
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- We've all heard of No Shave November.
But, the month of May is all about the Stache for a group of Hastings Men.
Tonight, the organization Mustaches for Kids in Hastings held their Clean Shave Night at HK Sports Bar and Grill.
Starting tonight, the nearly 40 men will put down the razor and begin growing a mustache throughout the entire month to help children in need.
Growers will find donors to sponsor their facial hair.
Proceeds from the event go towards a local children's charity.
Organizer Ryan Sullivan said this event is a great way to let loose.
An award for the "Sweetest Stache" will be given out at the end of the month.
H--K Sports Bar and Grill is providing an additional $500 donation to winner of the top prize.
In the inaugural Mustaches for Kids, they raised more than 21 thousand dollars.
http://www.khastv.com/story/mustaches-4-kids-20140501
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- News 5 at 10 - Negative ads part of the political game / May 1, 2014
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- There's been a war of words between the two front runners in the Republican race for Nebraska Governor.
Pete Ricketts and Jon Bruning are accusing each other of using negative ads containing false information. Neither party is claiming responsibility.
But, does pulling out all the stops pay off at the polls? New's 5 Julia Briars has the story.
You can't turn on your TV without seeing one of these ads.
Negative ads have become a part of the political game.
" Its been shown to increase voters retention so if they look at a positive ad and they look at a negative ad they will remember the negative ad more."
But, negative ads have been known to backfire.
"It's called a backlash effect. That's when candidates get a negative effect from running a negative ad."
In the 2012 US Senate race in Nebraska, Republican opponents Jon Bruning and Don Stenberg spent most of their time attacking one...
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- News 5 at 10 - Gubernatorial candidates discuss DHHS in final debate / May 1, 2014
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- The clock is ticking for Nebraska Republican Gubernatorial candidates. Just 12 days are left until the May primary.
Thursday night, all six candidates took part in one final debate before voters head to the polls. They discussed a number of issues... including what to do next with the state's Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.khastv.com/story/gubernatorial-candidates-discuss-dhhs-in-final-debate-20140502
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- News 5 Sports - Brett Maher signs with Winnipeg of CFL / May 1, 2014
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- In less than a month, former Husker kicker Brett Maher will report to his new home North of the Border to play for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League...
Brett and his dog Bella were spending some quality time outside this afternoon just a few days after the former Keanrey Bearcat signed a two year deal with the CFL team.
On News 5 at Six, Brett told me he never gave up hope even though he didn't get an NFL offer..
I asked him if kicking in the Canadian Football League with its 110 yard field would be that much different than the NFL or college ball.
The hashes are different, the goal posts are the same so I think I should be used to it and will approach it as the same.
Brett, who made 20 of 27 field goals and averaged 42 yards a punt for the Big Red his senior season, feels that he can do both especially drew Winnipeg to him.
I want to go up there and win both jobs and think I can compe...
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- News 5 at 5 - Give Hastings Day / May 1, 2014
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- It's Give Hastings Day. This is the inaugural year for the 24 hour fundraising event, which allows the public to donate to local charitable causes. There are 55 nonprofit organizations to choose from, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, CASA, Heartland Pet Connection, Kids Against Hunger and more.
Organizers are hoping the event raises awareness about the local organizations.
"We are hoping first that people become educated to what the organizations are doing in town because a lot of people may have heard of them but don't know what they're doing. The second thing we're hoping that they would inspire donors to give because sometimes we just get complacent and we don't give or we just give to certain ones but we don't broaden our goal."
The goal is to raise over 250 thousand dollars. Minimum donations are 10 dollars. The event lasts until midnight.
You can donate online at http://GiveHastings.org
Or you can go to the Has...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Enroll Nebraska interview / May 1, 2014
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- http://khastv.com
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Grand Island Little Theatre's Annie / May 1, 2014
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Annie!
Grand Island Little Theatre
Friday, May 2 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 3 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 4 at 2:00pm
Helped by the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment
tickets available at http://githeatre.org
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- News 5 Today - Rodeo Challenge / May 1, 2014
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- 5:24
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Hastings College is hosting a home rodeo this Friday and Saturday. Watch as Chris and Shelby show of their roping skills on News 5 Today. See if they can lasso a steer.
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 Today - Hastings College Rodeo / May 1, 2014
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- 4:50
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- It's Broncos on Broncos. The rodeo is back for the second year in a row at Hastings College. The Bobby Gottsch Jr. Memorial Rodeo will be held this Friday and Saturday at the Adams County Fairgrounds.
Chris sat down with the team to talk about the event.
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 Sports - Five Star Performer, GICC's Zach Brittain / April 30, 2014
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- This week's Aurora Cooperative News 5 Five star Performer is a guy who seems to be improving each time out....
His throws are getting better and he has four more track meets to improve his already impressive marks.
In Monday's rain shortened Central Nebraska Track and Field Championship, GICC Crusader Zach Brittain threw the discus over 195 feet. That was not only the best throw in the state this season, but 3rd best in the nation, a great throw on a nasty day.
Aww, I just heard it just now someone told me and I feel pretty good about that but I just have to keep getting better. There's guys all over, they're training hard and they're going to get better so I just have to get better.
Zach has the best discus and shot put distance in the state so far this season. He has thrown the shot over 57 feet. He's a candidate for the all class gold in the state meet in Omaha next month. He seems to be improving each meet.
Zach poppe...
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- News 5 at 10 - 3rd District Congressional candidates face off in debate / April 30, 2014
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- With incumbent Adrian Smith in Washington, two other candidates running for Nebraska's third district congressional seat had the full attention of Hastings voters on Wednesday night.
Republican candidate Retired Army Colonel Tom Brewer and Democrat Mark Sullivan squared off in a debate.
Adrian Smith told News 5 he couldn't attend the debate because he was needed in Washington DC.
Both Sullivan and Brewer are being tabbed as underdogs to defeat Adrian Smith.
Colonel Brewer will face Smith in the primary on May 13th.
Mark Sullivan is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
Tonight, residents in the crowd were able to ask the candidates questions of their own.
Issues ranged from the Pipeline to immigration reform.
Both candidates said Nebraska needs a change in Washington.
Wednesday night's debate was held at the old middle school in Hastings.
Adrian S...
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- News 5 at 6 - Sheriff calls for salary hikes in Hall County / April 30, 2014
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Since Grand Island has become a metropolitan, city employees have received a salary increase. But, Hall County employees are still waiting for their bump in pay.
News 5's Kelly Baumgarten joins us live in the studio. Kelly you spoke with Hall County Sheriff Watson, what did he say about the salary difference?
Watson said the Hall County sheriff's department is becoming a training ground, paying upwards of 4,000 dollars for deputies in training. Only to see them jump ship for a job across the hall with Grand Island Police.
Hall County might be the largest county in outstate Nebraska. But, it's not reflected in their employees pay checks.
"If I'm paying 16 and a quarter as a starting wage here at the sheriff's office and the police department is starting them at 19.38 cents an hour where are you gonna go apply."
Two weeks ago Sheriff Jerry Watson suggested that all Hall County Deputies, Sergeants and Captains get ...
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- News 5 at 6 - Civil War Day at Walnut Middle School / April 30, 2014
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- It was Civil War Day at Walnut Middle School today. Students got a hands-on learning experience about the hardships soldiers faced during the Civil War.
Students usually are stuck learning history with their heads in a book. But, on Wednesday history came to life for eighth grade students at Walnut Middle school.
"I would much rather do this than be in a classroom because a lot of people are hands-on learners and they have to do this stuff to see how extreme it was."
Students got hands on learning about the Civil War. Known as one of the bloodiest battles, six hundred thousand soldiers were killed.
"You had people who were from families fighting each other and you had neighbors fighting each other."
Interpreters from the Stuhr Museum came to class.
"My favorite part was probably cannon because they shut off a cannon and hearing how loud it was and what it was actually like."
Students lived ...
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- News 5 at 5 - Kearney woman arrested for embezzling thousands / April 30, 2014
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- A Kearney woman is behind bars tonight after embezzling thousands of dollars from the Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra.
53 year-old Jane Jameson was arrested Tuesday by Kearney Police for embezzling nearly 25 thousand dollars. Officials from the Orchestra filed a complaint on February 25th.
Jameson was arrested yesterday. She was arraigned this morning in Buffalo County Court.
Jameson also embezzled 35 thousand dollars from UNK, where she worked in the Music Department.
http://www.khastv.com/story/kearney-woman-arrested-for-embezzling-thousands-20140430
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- News 5 at 5 - Stepmom admits to violating probation again / April 30, 2014
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- The former Grand Island woman convicted of sleeping with her teenage step son admitted in court today to violating the terms of her probation for the second time.
28 year old Michelle Almonte-DeJesus of Hampton was back in court today after being arrested in Texas in March on a warrant for failing to appear at her January 8th probation hearing.
The District Court judge revoked her probation and ordered an updated pre-sentencing probation. The terms of her probation specified she could not have contact or reside with any child under the age of 18. She was also ordered to stay away from her step son.
On December 13, 2013 Grand Island Police responded to a suspicious vehicle report and found Almonte-DeJesus in a vehicle with her stepson. In May of 2013, Almonte-DeJesus was found living with her step son, and two other kids in her father's home.
She was originally charged with first degree sexual assault on a child for having sex with her...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Salvation Army interview / April 30, 2014
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- http://khastv.com
http://tsahastings.com
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Crossroads Mission interview / April 30, 2014
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- http://khastv.com
http://crossroadsmission.com
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- News 5 at 10 - When vets come home / April 29, 2014
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- 1 point 4 million Veterans will be returning home nationwide in the next 4 years. And Central Community College wants that transition to be as easy as possible.
Veterans shared their stories about transitioning from military to civilian life at tonight's Vet Talks in Grand Island.
The event called "When Veterans Come Home" encourages dialogue with the community about issues that veterans face when returning home.
The purpose of the talk is to bridge gaps and build connections to make our communities stronger for all.
The group encourages the public to get to know other veterans as you meet them in your day to day life.
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 at 10 - Korean War Veterans honored for their service / April 29, 2014
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- It's often known as "The Forgotten War." But, tonight local Korean War veterans were shown how much their service is appreciated.
Quilts of Valor were presented to Korean Honor Flight veterans who attended the first Korean War Honor flight back in October.
Six Veterans were honored by the Adams County Veterans Service Office.
The quilts are used to thank the veterans for their service, sacrifice and valor" in serving our country. The patterns include patriotic colors and different designs of stars and stripes.
And, were made by people all over Nebraska. Local Korean War veteran Gene Cookus says this gesture is an honor he'll never forget.
Cookus served in Korea from 1950 to 1951. Nearly one hundred thousand quilts of Valor have been distributed across the country.
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- News 5 at 10 - Vets Home receives certificate of appreciation from CCC / April 29, 2014
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- The Central Nebraska Veteran's Home in Grand Island has received accolades from the Central Community College in Hastings.
A certificate of appreciation was awarded to the Vets Home for serving as a Professional Practice Experience Site for students studying health information management.
The Vets Home has provided teaching and worksite experience since 1997 for students in occupational therapy, health information management and human services programs.
In order to obtain 120 hours of required training, students typically spend one day a week at the home.
Many Grand Island residents have been fighting to keep the Vets Home in Grand Island. This legislative session, a bill failed that could have looked back at the decision to move the home to Kearney.
http://www.khastv.com/story/vets-home-receives-certificate-of-appreciation-from-ccc-20140430
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- News 5 at 10 - Attorney General candidates talk prison reform / April 29, 2014
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Four Republicans and two Democrats, it's a hotly contested Attorney General's race with a nearing May Primary.
One issue that's expected to remain at the forefront of Nebraska politics is prison reform.
We sat down with Republican candidate, Brian Buescher.
Changing the good time law is his top priority when it comes to prison reform, so repeat violent offenders can't earn a lesser sentence.
Though, Buescher says earned time can help reduce overcrowding.
"It is cheaper and in some cases you get better results if you consider an intensive probation period after incarceration for some individuals if you lessen the prison sentence to ease overcrowding it's possible to do that only for non violent offenders." Said Buescher.
We also talked to Democratic candidate, Janet Stewart about prison reform.
While changing the Good Time Law to Earned Time failed last session in the legislature, a bill to study ...
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- News 5 at 10 - Candidate accused of flip flopping on major issues / April 29, 2014
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Wednesday night 3rd District Congressional candidates will face off in a debate.
One of the candidates, Adrian Smith won't be there.
It's his Republican opponent who is coming under fire for changing his stance on two key issues.
Nebraska Watchdog alleges that Republican Congressional candidate, Tom Brewer has flip flopped when it comes to Obamacare and the Keystone XL Pipeline.
"I didn't flip flop, their facts are wrong." Brewer told News 5 on Tuesday.
At a meet and greet event in Hastings Tuesday, Republican congressional candidate Tom Brewer was on the defensive.
"That interview was the very first day of the campaign. I didn't know anything about it, so I said we need to find out the truth." Explained Brewer.
Brewer is referencing a quote from the Nebraska Watchdog in which he stated the Keystone XL Pipeline may need "fair examination and not a party line stance."
Though on Tuesda...
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- News 5 at 10 - Possible property tax hike in Hall County / April 29, 2014
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- They're two words property owners never want to hear. Tax hike. But, Hall county residents might not have a choice.
The Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission has ordered an across--the board valuation increase on all rural subdivisions.
"The goal is to make sure that everybody is equalized and everybody isn't paying more than they should but they aren't paying less that they should either," says Jan Pelland, Hall County Assessor.
The state commission is proposing a nearly 6% increase for almost 1,600 homes in Hall County.
"6% is not a huge increase in value but everybody is different and what their ability to pay," adds Pelland.
This includes homes that sit outside city or village limits. Areas under review in Hall County or outside include, Kuester Lake, Hidden Lakes, Amick Acres, and any other subdivided parcel outside the city limits.
Pelland says they must comply with the statutory guidelines.
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- News 5 at 6 - Are E-Cigarettes the future? / April 29, 2014
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- For hundreds of years people have been lighting up. But a new technology has changed the way we think about cigarettes. Last week the FDA announced that it would regulate e-cigarettes for the first time.
It's the newest craze to hit the market. Electronic cigarettes.
"Of course with any new thing that comes out it becomes a fad and so electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are the new fad," said Sandy Yager, Prevention Coordinator for Tobacco Free Hall County.
Out with the old, in with the new. Many smokers are putting out their cigarettes and turning to the new technology of electronic cigarettes.
"I play a lot of sports and its easier on the lungs," said Tony Wagoner, a former tobacco user.
Last week, the Food and Drug administration announced plans to ban sales to those under 18 and requiring nicotine warning labels. This past legislative session, Nebraska lawmakers passed their own bill banning the sale to minors.
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Give Hastings Day, May 1st / April 29, 2014
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- Give Hastings Day
24 Hour Online Giving Event
Give back and win bonus money for your favorite non-profits on May 1, 2014
Give online or at 800 West 3rd. St.
http://GiveHastings.org
More than 50 non-profits to choose from
Sponsored by the Hastings Community Foundation
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- News 5 at 10 - UNK's Project: Clean Plate / April 28, 2014
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- This evening an effort put forth by students at UNK to help the less fortunate in the Kearney area culminated with a huge donation.
222 pounds to be exact.
The food collected was part of the "Project: Clean Plate" project. The object? Only eat what you can and don't waste food that could be better used for people that need it. Through the project, food waste was reduced by 987 pounds.
"It helps us see like if we are becoming more sustainable and everything because the first time we it this year we only reduced 67 pounds, so coming back to reduce 222 pounds it was really great to see just how the student body reacting to it and that we are wasting less now, which is great."
The donated food will be given to the Mid-Nebraska Food Bank... courtesy UNK Dining Services and the Residence Hall Association.
http://www.khastv.com/story/unk-s-project-clean-plate-20140429
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- News 5 at 10 - Adams County Sheriff candidates don't see eye to eye on new jail / April 28, 2014
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- While state lawmakers have been searching for a way to lessen our overcrowded prison system, one political race is shining light on an overcrowded county jail.
One contender for Sheriff is pushing for a new Adams County jail.
At times the jail is contracting out almost as many people as it houses, but Sheriff Gregg Magee and his opponent, Ric Hallett do not see eye to eye on the issue.
"We should start a plan of action." Said Ric Hallett, candidate for Adams County Sheriff.
The Adams County Jail is a 40 bed facility.
Right now all of those beds are full, and another 26 other inmates are housed in surrounding county jails.
"No, it's not urgent. We've been able to obtain bed space for our inmates." Said Sheriff Gregg Magee.
While Sheriff Gregg Magee says a new jail can wait, retired Hastings Police Officer, Ric Hallett says if elected, looking into new possibilities for more space is among his top ...
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- News 5 at 6 - Identifying the warning signs for violent behavior / April 28, 2014
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
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- The shooting death of 4 year old Beau Pecor is raising a lot of questions. For example, can parents detect violent situations before they turn tragic?
Tragedies like this are not unique to Hastings. They happen every day across the country. A counselor from the Spouse Abuse Sexual Assault Crisis center says parents can be proactive in preventing a tragedy like this from happening.
A nine year--old Hastings boy is in custody of the Department of Health and Human Services. He allegedly shot and killed his 4 year--old brother Beau Pecor on April 18th. The 9 year--old is now facing manslaughter charges. Investigators are looking into prior incidents that may have occurred at the home.
"It's always a challenge when you have anything dangerous for a child it could be something as substantial as a gun," said Jamie Manzer.
Jamie Manzer the executive director at the Spouse Abuse Sexual Assault Crisis Center in Hastings says there are variety o...
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- News 5 at 6 - Court documents say boy's family was warned of concern / April 28, 2014
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The 9 year-old Hastings boy who allegedly shot and killed his 4 year-old brother, Beau Pecor, on April 18th, may have made violent threats beforehand. News 5 has obtained a copy of the court documents filed by the boys' father.
Craig Pecor filed for divorce against Amanda Pecor on April 23rd, though the couple separated last August. Craig now lives in Greeley, Colorado.
He is trying to gain custody of the couple's 8 year-old daughter in the wake of the tragedy.
According to the papers, school officials at Morton Elementary met with Beau's mother about their concerns for her 9 year-old son, being potentially dangerous and making threats.
They advised Amanda to remove all weapons and firearms from the home.
The document alleges that Amanda's boyfriend, Matthew Edwards, has at least 7 firearms in the home, along with ammunition for those firearms.
It also alleges that Matthew has numerous protection orders file...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - YWCA Annual TRIBUTE! / April 28, 2014
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- YWCA Annual TRIBUTE!
May 8, 2014
26th year of honoring women in the Hastings community
All nominated women will be recognized on May 8 at Lochland Country Club
TRIBUTE! Ceremony will feature State Senator Amanda McGill
Tickets: $25, available at YWCA
http://ywcaadamscounty.org
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Go Big Give, May 1st / April 28, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Go Big Give
May 1, 2014
24 hours to click and give on May 1
Inaugural event by Heartland United Way and Grand Island Community Foundation
One day, online giving event
62 participating nonprofits in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties
Give to the nonprofit of your choice
http://GoBigGive.org
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- News 5 Today - Creating A Backyard / April 28, 2014
- Runtime
- 5:32
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Ritch Havranek of the Home Depot joins the morning crew to demonstrate some simple ways to create the perfect backyard.
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Heartland Pet Connection / April 25, 2014
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- http://heartlandpetconnection.com
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska / April 25, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska, Inc.
Corral A Cure for Cancer
When: June 6 & 7, 2014
Where: The Hoot Owl Ranch, between Harrisburg and Kimball
Why: goal for 2014 is to raise $2.5 million for the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Who: 2014 Headliner is Montgomery Gentry
Tickets: $350/Two Day, $75/Saturday Only
http://cattlemensball.com
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Go Big Give interview / April 24, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Go Big Give
May 1, 2014
24 hours to click and give on May 1
Inaugural event by Heartland United Way and Grand Island Community Foundation
One day, online giving event
62 participating nonprofits in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties
Give to the nonprofit of your choice
http://GoBigGive.org
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Horizon Recovery and Counseling Center interview / April 24, 2014
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Spring New Growth Experience
Horizon Recovery and Counseling Center
Monday, April 28 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings
Starts with silent auction from 5:00-6:30pm
Dinner from Runcie's Catering
Tickets: $50/person or corporate tables of 8 for $500
Tickets available at Horizon Recovery Center
For more information call 402-462-2066
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Adams County Attorney: shooting may not have been accidental / April 24, 2014
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- New information in the Friday shooting death of a Hastings 4 year old. It has been determined the boy's nine year old brother allegedly shot and killed four year old Beau Pecor.
The Adams County Attorney's Office says the nine year old has been brought into custody. They do *not* believe the shooting was accidental. County Attorney Donna Fegler Daiss says no formal charges have been filed at this time but she expects to file a juvenile petition by the end of the day.
A funeral service was held Tuesday for Beau Pecor. On Friday, he sustained a gunshot wound from a .22 caliber rifle belonging to the boyfriend of Beau's mother. The rifle was found in a bedroom in the boy's home located in the 900 block of North Saunders.
Beau was transported to Mary Lanning Healthcare where he died. According to the Adams County Attorney, family members were home at the time of the incident. And the County Attorney's office has received information of previous incid...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Vaught now facing felony escape charge / April 24, 2014
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The Hastings teen who escaped police custody and left officers searching for days has officially been charged with felony escape.
17 year old Zachary Vaught was in Adams County Court this morning. Vaught now facing a class 4 felony escape charge. He is also facing two new charges from a previous incident: Assault and felony theft.
Vaught ran from police custody one week ago after an arrest for a probation violation. That probation stemmed from an assault in 2013. The teenager surrendered to officers at the Hastings Police Department 3 days later.
This morning a public defender was appointed to Vaught and a court date of May 2nd was set.
http://www.khastv.com/story/vaught-now-facing-felony-escape-charge-20140424
http://khastv.com
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- News 5 at 6 - Hastings College art heist / April 23, 2014
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- It happens in Paris and New York, but now an art heist in Hastings. A painting worth 1,500 dollars was stolen from Hastings College, the third theft at the art center within a year.
The art center on the campus of Hastings College is full of famous pieces. But, on Monday Art chairman Turner McGhee noticed a mainstay of the gallery missing.
"I thought, well, there are very few people with a vehicle that could carry such a thing so the first thing I did was to check in all the bushes around the building but it was gone," said Turner McGhee, Chairman of the Art Department at Hastings College.
"This is not the Thomas Crown Affair, somebody didn't just walk in fold this painting up and carry it off in a briefcase," said Alicia O'Donnell, Communications Manager at Hastings College.
The art work is 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It took up nearly this entire wall. The painting screws and all were ripped right out of the wall.
"Inv...
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- KHAS-TV/News 5
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- News 5 Sports - 5 Star Performer Taylor Fish / April 23, 2014
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- 4:46
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- 12 years ago
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- In the old days of baseball, the catcher's gear was called the "tools of ignorance".... Of course anyone who knows baseball knows the opposite is true... You have to be very smart as well as very talented to be a good catcher. This week's News 5 Aurora Cooperative Five Star performer proves that.
Last Friday night, a tough one for the Huskers. They lose starting catcher Tanner Lubach sliding into second twisting his ankle, out indefinitely. Nebraska goes on to lose to cellar dwelling Northwestern. In steps former Kearney Bearcat Taylor Fish. He catches the rest of that game and 18 innings of the doubleheader the next day. As they squad trys to secure its first NCAA bid since 2008 the former Kearney Bearcat is all of a sudden as key a player as the Big Red has.
Probably more innings than he has caught in his life probably ever in one day and he did a pretty nice job. He got a big hit in the first game and we're going to have to lean on him very heavily here an...
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- News 5 at 10 - Hastings Museum makes two national lists / April 23, 2014
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- 0:59
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- 12 years ago
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- A museum worth traveling for and it's in our own backyard! Hastings Museum made two national online lists as a don't-miss destination.
TripAdvisor's FlipKey Blog added the museum to its list of the 50 museums worth traveling for.
Only one museum in each state was selected, among art museums, children's museums and historical museums.
In another national list, the Huffington Post's travel section featured the local museum.
It's part of an article called "This is one tourist trap you're missing out on in each US state."
"Their idea was to wipe away all the labels and just highlight one destination in each state that perhaps gets overlooked, but really deserves to be visited," Hastings Museum Director, Becky Matticks said.
Hastings Museum is the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver.
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Crossroads Mission interview / April 23, 2014
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- 2:02
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- 12 years ago
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Denim Day, Hastings Salvation Army / April 23, 2014
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- 1:50
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- 12 years ago
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Hastings native Bob Gray dead at 92 / April 23, 2014
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- 12 years ago
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- A Hastings native and Hastings College benefactor who the Washington Post called "one of the most sought after" lobbyists in D.C. has died at the age of 92.
Bob Gray's career in government included a position as secretary of the cabinet in the Eisenhower administration. In 1961, he joined the public relations firm Hill and Knowlton where, as head of Washington operations, he helped turn the company into an industry giant. He served as director of communications for Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign, and co-chaired Reagan's 1981 inauguration committee.
Gray turned that connection into one of Central Nebraska's most memorable days, when he brought Reagan to Hastings in 1988 for the dedication of the CJ and Marie Gray Center for the Communication Arts at Hastings College; a facility named in honor of his parents.
Funeral services for Gray will be held Monday in Miami, Florida. Hastings services are being planned, although a date has not yet ...
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- News 5 at 11:30 - Art heist at Hastings College / April 23, 2014
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- 0:44
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- 12 years ago
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- An art heist in Hastings? Hastings College is asking for the public's help after a 6 foot by 3 foot painting was stolen from the school's Art Center.
School officials first realized the large painting was missing on April 21st at 10:30 PM but they are not sure how long it was gone. The painting, titled, "Rabbits Invade Mysterious Mr. Y's Studio" is valued at 1,500 dollars.
Alicia O'Donnell with Hastings College says the large piece of artwork is made out of and framed in wood and could not be easily hidden.
The painting hung in a stairwell in the College's Art Center on 7th Street. Screws holding the painting up were pulled out of the wall.
Anyone with information about the painting or its whereabouts is asked to call the Hastings Police.
http://www.khastv.com/story/painting-stolen-from-hastings-college-20140423
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- News 5 at 6 - GI mayoral candidates discuss community diversity / April 22, 2014
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- 1:21
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- 12 years ago
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- Lauren Conley
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- News 5 at 5 - GI mayoral candidates talk taxes / April 22, 2014
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- 0:56
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- 12 years ago
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- Cut taxes... it's a phrase we hear often from politicians. Last night at the Grand Island Mayoral debate candidates were asked whether or not residents can expect a tax increase.
Mayor Vavricek touted the fact that city residents haven't seen an increase in two years. Meanwhile, his opponents don't think that's possible in the future if Grand Island wants to continue to grow.
"These fees and these utility rates and these taxes continue to go up and it is reducing our attractiveness."
"Back to back city budgets without a tax increase. Going forward I'm not going to take the easy way out and say, hey there's no way to do this but raise taxes. We're doing just the opposite."
"I think it's foolish for any of us to say there won't be tax increases, because some of that stuff is out of our control."
The primary election is May 13th. Two candidates will move on to the November election.
Lauren Conley
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