Provides the latest RSS feeds for Omaha News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Omaha News.Net http://www.omahanews.net/ en-us Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:52:36 -0400 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:52:36 -0400 30 State roads officials say Nebraska is fast approaching the point where its total highway budget will be consumed by upkeep of the system already in place, leaving little or no room for projects some f... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38470237&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:41:36 -0400 North Platte Telegraph http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38470237&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Neil Lambert got to his feet, clapping and bopping up and down. He soon joined hands with a friend, and they danced in circles to the loud mariachi music. http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38470238&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:41:06 -0400 North Platte Telegraph http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38470238&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tri-City pinch-hitter Daniel Adamson had just four hits in his previous 34 at-bats before stepping to the plate in the 11th inning of Tuesday's New York-Penn League semifinals opening game. He blaste... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38470236&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:18:42 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38470236&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Researchers have assessed the fit of safety belts on 72 booster seats and found that more models made the grade than last year, but poor performers still surfaced, according to the Insurance Institute... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38467187&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:23:58 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38467187&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Michael Olt and the Indians are taking the winning philosophy of the Texas Rangers organization to the next level. Olt hit a two-run double and scored twice Tuesday as the Spokane Indians defeated th... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38467186&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:04:26 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38467186&cat=78efc37f01322b18 State roads officials say Nebraska is fast approaching the point where its total highway budget will be consumed by upkeep of the system already in place, leaving little or no room for projects some f... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38464150&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:15:34 -0400 North Platte Telegraph http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38464150&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Neil Lambert got to his feet, clapping and bopping up and down. He soon joined hands with a friend, and they danced in circles to the loud mariachi music. http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38464151&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:15:08 -0400 North Platte Telegraph http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38464151&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Aaron Pribanic is Class A Advanced Bradenton's best playoff pitcher ever. Really. Pribanic threw scattered six hits over seven innings and the Marauders scored four runs in the seventh frame to win t... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38464149&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:51:03 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38464149&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Sixth Graders ended a day away from the school building, but it was more than just a typical field trip. The children from Rumsey Station in Papillion took their classroom to the great outdoors, and t... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38461525&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:19:21 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38461525&cat=78efc37f01322b18 The state of Nebraska is preparing to bring home fallen soldier 1Lt Mark Noziska. The 24-year old was killed by a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan earlier this month. http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458856&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:10:11 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458856&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Valpak is direct mail marketing and in the stack of coupons this week is a promotion for understanding that could be misunderstood. It’s an explanation of Islam purchased by the Islamic Center of O... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458857&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:10:09 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458857&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Authorities in central Kansas have identified the boy killed in a weekend tractor accident during a hayrack ride. The Reno County sheriff's department says 12-year-old Seth Miggiani was one of four c... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458858&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:10:07 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458858&cat=78efc37f01322b18 An aide to Iowa Republican Sen. Charles Grassley says he's agreed to a radio debate with Democratic challenger Roxanne Conlin less than a week before the Nov. 2 election. http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458859&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:10:05 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458859&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Jack Phelan is an usher for the Kane County Cougars, but don't expect him to guide you to your seat. For the past 10 years, Phelan has been better known around Elfstrom Stadium as "Mr. Kaboom." He si... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458855&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:21:46 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38458855&cat=78efc37f01322b18 A murder suspect from the state of New York was arrested Sunday in Omaha. New York state police say Garbriel Lopez-Perez was taken into custody after getting goff a bus. http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38455288&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:43:14 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38455288&cat=78efc37f01322b18 A behavioral counselor with Bellevue Public Schools has been accused of third-degree sexual assault, accused of inappropriately touching a 12-year-old girl in school.Clifton Stovall turned himself in ... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38455286&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:16:37 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38455286&cat=78efc37f01322b18 The November election is still seven weeks away, but TV watchers in the metro should prepare themselves for an onslaught of political ads pitting Rep. Lee Terry against Democratic challenger Tom White... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38455287&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:16:35 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38455287&cat=78efc37f01322b18 As the 2010 season winds down, follow along with MiLB.com as the Minors' best teams face off in an attempt to take home their league's crown. A new Eastern League champion will be crowned in 2010 as ... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38455284&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:56:37 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38455284&cat=78efc37f01322b18 The Huskers took down their first opponent Saturday, but the most anticipated moment may have been when the quarterback took the field. That spot went to red-shirt freshman, Taylor Martinez. His fans ... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451833&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:18:10 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451833&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Papillion could take advantage of a new state law allowing for year-round fireworks sales. The city council isn't looking to take sales that far. But they are considering allowing fireworks to be sold... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451837&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:18:07 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451837&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Bellevue Police announced Tuesday that an arrest was made regarding the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. The incident was said to have happened August 30th, inside Logan Fontenelle Middl... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451836&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:18:04 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451836&cat=78efc37f01322b18 It is the time of year when the rising and setting sun can really challenge our driving skills. Most people are familiar with the dawn breaking in our eyes as we try to make it into work. There are pr... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451835&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:18:02 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451835&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Petitions to recall Omaha City Councilman Pete Festersen were picked up from the Douglas County Election Commission Tuesday, at the same time, a web site to recall Omaha Mayor Suttle went online. http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451834&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:17:59 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451834&cat=78efc37f01322b18 A 21-year-old man hasn't faced charges in connection with an interstate accident that left four motorcyclists dead.Investigators said Andrew Schlictemeier was driving on Interstate 29 last month when ... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451832&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:56:43 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451832&cat=78efc37f01322b18 A man who beat an Omaha woman so badly that she required facial reconstructive surgery has been sentenced to jail for at least five years.Marvin Baker was captured on January after running for months ... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451831&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:56:41 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451831&cat=78efc37f01322b18 International League Chris Richard, Durham .409/.480/.955, 9-for-22, 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 4 R, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 SB Bulls infielder Chris Richard is one of the many veterans who have mixed with you... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451828&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:38:40 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451828&cat=78efc37f01322b18 International League Thad Weber, Toledo 2-0, 1.20 ERA, 2 G, 2 GS, 15 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB, 9 K Before this week, Mud Hens pitcher Thad Weber had only made one Triple-A start. A wee... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451827&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:38:37 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451827&cat=78efc37f01322b18 OMAHA, NE - The Omaha Royals wrapped up the 2010 season Monday with a 9-1 win at Oklahoma City, ending the club's most successful season on the field since 1999. At the turnstile, it was the best year... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451829&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:38:33 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38451829&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Police in Ames, Iowa report that two officers opened fire on a driver early Tuesday morning after they say he drove at them during a traffic stop. http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448169&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:03:35 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448169&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Attendance at the Nebraska State Fair didn't just beat expectations during its inaugural run in Grand Island. It also beat attendance at the fair when it was held in Lincoln two years ago.Fair officia... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448165&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:41:32 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448165&cat=78efc37f01322b18 An Omaha school was put on lockdown status Tuesday as officers confronted an armed and possibly suicidal woman, said police spokesman Jacob Bettin.The standoff unfolded over the lunch hour at 5615 S. ... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448167&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:41:26 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448167&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Goodwill has received a $2 million grant to train job seekers in customer service skills.Department of Labor research has shown that job growth in the metro area will be seen in the insurance and bank... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448168&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:41:23 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448168&cat=78efc37f01322b18 As the 2010 season winds down, follow along with MiLB.com as the Minors' best teams face off in an attempt to take home their league's crown. The California League playoffs don't officially get under... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448164&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:20:13 -0400 Omaha Royals http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38448164&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Early autopsy results show no evidence of foul play in the death of a 10-month-old boy in Lincoln. The infant, Chase Lauenroth, was found by his father not breathing, with his head in a toilet on Sat... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444479&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:23 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444479&cat=78efc37f01322b18 A Georgia man was arrested in Omaha for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. The victim says she agreed to meet 43-year-old Ronald Kemp of Riverdale, Georgia on September 1... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444481&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:18 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444481&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Two brothers may have spent a little too much time together over the holiday weekend. One is accused of firing a gun at the other. Omaha police were called to a home near 18th and Pratt late Sunday. ... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444485&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:15 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444485&cat=78efc37f01322b18 The Omaha Public Schools will host a series of open houses during the annual Omaha Education Week, which begins Monday, September 13. During the open houses, parents and families are invited to their... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444484&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:12 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444484&cat=78efc37f01322b18 The “You Drink & Drive. You Lose.” campaign is a nationwide effort to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the public roads. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office participated in the campai... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444483&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:09 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444483&cat=78efc37f01322b18 The Missouri Department of Transportation says it is planning to close the U.S. Highway 136 bridge into southeast Nebraska for construction work the weekend of September 17th through the 19th. http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444482&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:07 -0400 WOWT 6 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444482&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Park rangers said Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs saw one of its busiest weekends over the Labor Day holiday.Department of Natural Resources staff said campers covered all 73 sites around the lake, and ... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444475&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:23:20 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444475&cat=78efc37f01322b18 New York state police said investigators are in Nebraska to question a man wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend in the Hudson Valley.Authorities told the Poughkeepsie Journal... http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444476&cat=78efc37f01322b18 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:23:17 -0400 KETV 7 http://feeds.omahanews.net/?rid=38444476&cat=78efc37f01322b18