http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/omaha/ en-us Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:14:28 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2452623/posts One Omaha police officer learned that lesson earlier this month while checking a shotgun into the evidence room at Central Police Headquarters, 505 S. 15th St. Officer Darrelle Bonam, a veteran of more than five years with the department, was booking the gun into evidence. While pulling back the rusty slide to check if it was empty, he touched the trigger and the gun went off, hitting a money-counting machine. Omaha World-Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2452623/posts#comment Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:14:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2449876/posts LINCOLN — Is Omaha a confusing place for gun owners? Not if you ask City Prosecutor Marty Conboy. Conboy said the city’s handgun registration ordinance still applies to people who have obtained a state concealed-gun permit, despite a state law adopted last year to nullify city ordinances banning concealed guns. “State law doesn’t regulate registration,” Conboy said Thursday. His comments came after plenty of confusion was voiced about Omaha’s ordinance during a public hearing of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee. Some of those testifying at the hearing, as well as State Sen. Colby Coash of Lincoln, said a recent memo from... omaha.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2449876/posts#comment Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:37:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2445445/posts Note: The following text is a quote: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 5, 2010 Resident of India Pleads Guilty in International Online Brokerage “Hack, Pump and Dump” Scheme WASHINGTON - A resident of India pleaded guilty today to conspiracy and aggravated identity theft charges arising from an international fraud scheme to "hack" into online brokerage accounts in the United States and use those accounts to manipulate stock prices, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Deborah K.R. Gilg of the District of Nebraska. Jaisankar Marimuthu, 35, a native of Chennai, India, pleaded guilty... US DOJ.gov - Justice.gov/opa - Press Release http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2445445/posts#comment Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:57:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412136/posts A group called Americans for Prosperity in Nebraska gathered a crowd for a rally in Omaha to press Sen. Nelson on the reform bill. Anger over senator Ben Nelson's support of health care reform. Nearly 2,000 people rally in Omaha, hoping he's listening. The group's message is two fold -- reconsider your vote Senator Nelson and remember your decision when elections roll around. With their signs in hand, Nebraskans filled Omaha's Music Hall, rallying against the senate health care bill and Sen. Nelson's support for it. "I think that's why we're all here. To get him to listen to us,"... 1011now http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412136/posts#comment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:52:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2388526/posts The poll is located aprx 1/3 way down in center of page. Sarah needs some more 'yes' votes. http://www.omaha.com/ Omaha.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2388526/posts#comment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:29:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2373132/posts Omaha police have arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection with Monday's fatal hit-and-run crash at 42nd and Q Streets. Police said Flor Campos was neither the driver nor a passenger in the pickup that hit a car driven by 27-year-old Ronald E. Rydberg. According to police reports, Campos drove the pickup's driver from Omaha to a Kansas City, Mo., bus station so the pickup driver and his brother could flee to Mexico. Omaha World-Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2373132/posts#comment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:18:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2351493/posts The radical-turned-scholar, disinvited by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln last fall following a public outcry over his planned visit, is scheduled to speak Nov. 14 at the annual meeting of the Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska. Members of the public are invited to the event, to be held at the Holiday Inn at 72nd and Grover streets in Omaha. The event is not associated with the University of Nebraska. "Not a cent" of public money will be used to bring Ayers here, said Dwayne Ball, president of the Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska, a statewide group whose members include the American... Journalstar.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2351493/posts#comment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:52:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2321590/posts Omaha, NE (LifeNews.com) -- Late-term abortion practitioner LeRoy Carhart announced today that he had laid off nearly half of the staff at his Omaha, Nebraska-area abortion center. The move came after a coalition of pro-life groups submitted a complaint to the state attorney general asking for an investigation.Carhart told the Omaha World-Herald he was not aware of the complaint and said he could not discuss the reasons for the layoffs.“This is nothing new,” he said. “They are always making stuff up, and they aren't very credible.”But, in a letter to staff that the newspaper obtained, Carhart indicated the number... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2321590/posts#comment Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:14:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2318692/posts If the "public option" (a government-run insurer) is dropped from the health care legislation, how does it affect your support? I'm more likely to support the bill I'm less likely to support the bill I support it either way I'm against it either way. I don't know Omaha.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2318692/posts#comment Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:24:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2313914/posts OMAHA (KPTM) - A new city ordinance is on the books, requiring second hand gun shops to fingerprint anyone selling a gun. Omaha police say it will help cut violence, by taking illegal weapons off the street. For decades, people selling anything at Mid-City Jewelry and Loan have had to put their finger in ink. It's a city requirement that takes less than five minutes. "We do that on anything that we loan on, whether it's a gun, or a diamond or a TV or a stereo or tools. That's just our process. Always has been," said Don Hoberman, the... kptm.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2313914/posts#comment Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:19:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2313895/posts Omaha Police rush to the Gifford Park Neighborhood after a caller reported a man, walking his dog, and carrying a big gun. The call was made on Monday, August 3rd shortly after 5PM. It did not take officers long to track down a suspect. When they approached the 51-year old man he had his dog on a leash, and had a silver handgun in a leather holster around his waist. When officers approached the man he allegedly told them he carries the gun around town on a regular basis, and it was his way of making a political statement. He... wowt.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2313895/posts#comment Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:44:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2273840/posts This just in: The College World Series is better when LSU wins. No offense to the seven other teams — OK, six as Cal State Fullerton drives to the airport — here in Omaha. We love you all. But there's no sense in denying it: LSU is Omaha's team (with apologies to UNO and Trev Alberts). Nothing against Arkansas, either. The “Omahogs'' were loud and proud and everywhere you looked. If we can't have gumbo for two weeks, pulled pork is a fine caloric substitute. The Omahogs look like they can throw a party, too. But let's not kid ourselves.... Omaha World-Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2273840/posts#comment Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:50:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2268873/posts Even billionaire Warren Buffett’s companies can’t escape the recession. He runs Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway, which owns Borsheim’s jewelry. And its spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday that it has laid off 13 employees. Borsheim’s spokeswoman Adrienne Fay says sales have been falling since November, forcing the layoffs. She says the company now has 267 workers. Borsheim’s President Susan Jacques called the layoffs devastating. In last month’s report on its first quarter, Berkshire acknowledged that many of its businesses — its jewelry stores, Shaw carpet, Acme Brick and Clayton Homes — have been hurt by the recession and corresponding slowdown in consumer spending. Journalstar.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2268873/posts#comment Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:07:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2266397/posts President Reagan was a master of stagecraft. But this speech transcends appearances and breaths with sincere and powerful emotions no other President can match.Reagan's Pointe Du Hoc speech delivered on the 40th anniversary of D-Day from the cliffs overlooking Normandy beach in France is widely cited as his best D-Day speech. As powerful and emotional as that speech is, there is a second address he delivered later in the day that is even more touching. The speech delivered on the grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial centered around the story of Private Robert Zanatta, of the 37th Engineer... Flopping Aces http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2266397/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 23:57:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2263883/posts Archbishop-elect George Lucas Omaha, Neb., Jun 3, 2009 / 11:43 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop George J. Lucas, 59, to serve as the new Archbishop of Omaha, after accepting the resignation of Omaha’s Archbishop Elden Curtiss.Archbishop-Designate Lucas has served as the bishop of Springfield, Illinois for nearly ten years. In a news conference on Wednesday morning, he expressed his “joy and anticipation” at his new assignment, but said that it is mixed with sadness at having to leave Springfield, which he had come to call home.Looking forward, Lucas said that he has been praying for his... cna http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2263883/posts#comment Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:13:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2258049/posts Okay, now remember, this is a professional civilian writing this. I've been to Normandy, and saw a lot of things, but as I was young and green, I really had no idea what I was seeing; just the vague notion that I was standing in the presence of something pleasing to God. I have a whole lot of questions about D-Day, and guess I'll ask them one each day, until June 6. The first one is the beaches on Normandy. There were five of them, Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha, and Utah. The British and Canadians dealt with the first three,... conservativecave http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2258049/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 23:30:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2238258/posts I thought I'd share this, I don't normally post vanities but its something I think you all should hear, a growing number of African Americans are starting to not like the idea of Obama as our first black president. I've been hearing from African Americans in New Hampshire, Maine and Mass and found that they do not like him one bit. One guy at a bar told me that He used to support him but that he might change from Democrat to republican because of what he did in office. A friend of mine in Nebraska was at a church... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2238258/posts#comment Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:01:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230316/posts Thousands of patriots crowded into the the Douglas County Courthouse plaza this afternoon to "Say It Loud We're Mad and We're Proud". The mood was festive but tempered by serious frustrations with profligate government spending, illegal immigration, a Byzantine tax code and a headlong rush to socialism by the Bush and Obama administrations. The photos speak volumes about the event. I love the smell of freedom in the afternoon. vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230316/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:57:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230166/posts Capping a day of tax-related protests across the Midlands, an estimated 1,500 people filled the grounds outside the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha Wednesday evening. Among the speakers was Nebraska State Treasurer Shane Osborn, who drew cheers from the crowd when he said that Congress and President Barack Obama are spending "our children into utter oblivion." Omaha World Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230166/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:47:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2209431/posts A former Bellevue police officer fired for being overweight could be back patrolling the streets in a few months. Christopher Parent The Nebraska Court of Appeals, in an opinion released Tuesday, reversed the Bellevue Civil Service Commission’s decision upholding the termination of Christopher D. Parent. Parent, 52, had been a member of the Police Department for more than 25 years, mostly as a detective, but had been reassigned to road patrol. His firing stemmed from his performance during an Aug. 28 combat shooting exercise, which prompted fellow officers to report him to the command staff. Parent was fired in 2007,... Omaha World-Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2209431/posts#comment Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:42:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2203938/posts http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130378355631 Omaha Tax Day Tea Party Host: Don't Go Movement & other organizations Type: Causes - Rally Network: Global Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Bob Kerrey Memorial Pedestrian Bridge City/Town: Omaha, NE Phone: 4024528372 Email: ltfngr@gmail.com Description Place and time have been decided, but not start location. We are going to end up on the Bob Kerrey Memorial Pedestrian Bridge. To get there, we plan on marching with signs from two predesignated gathering points. People can join in along the way, or else meet us at the bridge if you do not want to walk... Facebook http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2203938/posts#comment Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:30:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2196911/posts A hardy band of concerned patriots braved sub zero wind chill Friday morning to give voice to their outrage at the eye watering fiscal madness on display in Washington. The crowd of 60 + assembled at the steps of the Douglas County Courthouse in downtown Omaha. Through the efforts of the event organizer David West, several media outlets were in attendance. In addition, Pete Ricketts, former US Senate candidate and Ameritrade COO toughed out the weather to deliver some remarks to this group of great Americans http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2196911/posts#comment Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:59:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2193719/posts Omaha will be hosting its part of the Nationwide Chicago Tea Party in front of the Douglas County Courthouse. This will be held on Friday, February 27th at 11:00 am, coinciding with events across the nation. If you are in or around the Omaha area, please join us and help us take the first steps to fight back against the ruination of our economy. Nationwide Chicago Tea Party Website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2193719/posts#comment Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:02:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174273/posts PETA is an animal-rights activist organization. They have a Web site called Seakittens.com that is meant to discourage people from eating meat, even it's just seafood. On this page, there is an ad for Omaha Steaks. alleyinsider.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2174273/posts#comment Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:18:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2148115/posts The Nebraska Humane Society is offering "good citizen" classes for pit bulls to allow owners to comply with Omaha's new muzzle law. The Omaha ordinance, which takes effect in January, requires all pit bulls in the city to be muzzled in public unless they pass a canine "good citizen" test, KETV in Omaha, reported Thursday. "They have to be able to put up with distractions, loud noise, somebody running and they have to be allowed to walk on a loose leash," trainer Cathy Guinane said of the "good citizen" test. upi http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2148115/posts#comment Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:14:59 GMT