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Karla James

A former gang member is calling on all men in Omaha to step up to the plate and do something about the violence in Omaha. Just this week, eight people were injured by gunfire in an eight hour period. Ollie Perryman has strong words to both those who are committing crimes and to those who live in the areas where this violence is occurring.

Perryman is now challenging the men, especially in north Omaha to step up to the plate and do something about it. He has organized a youth summit to start the process of taking the neighborhoods back. It will be held Saturday at North High School in Omaha from 1:00 until 5 p.m.

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Deadly two vehicle accident

by Karla James 03/19/10 1:30 PM

One person is dead and another injured in a two vehicle accident at 11:00 Friday morning in Omaha. A car with four people was turning into Robert’s Nursery near 156th and Kansas when it was hit by a pick-up.
One victim was pronounced dead at a hospital and the other injured person was transported in serious [...]

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Nelson to discuss roads, highways, and bridges

by Karla James 03/18/10 11:33 AM

U.S. Senator Ben Nelson will be in Nebraska later this month to meet with officials on all levels to discuss roads, highways and bridges.
“On March 30, I am going to convene a Transportation Summit in Lincoln bringing together federal, state and local officials to discuss Nebraska roads issues.”
Senator Nelson says good roads, bridges and highways [...]

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There could be a vote this weekend on health care reform

by Karla James 03/17/10 2:07 PM

There is word that there could be a vote this weekend on health care reform. Right now the bill is on the House side. Senator Ben Nelson doesn’t have specific numbers regarding who is in favor or opposed of this proposed legislation.
“I haven’t done anything to do a whip count in the House. I heard [...]

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State’s largest school district to lose staff

by Karla James 03/17/10 2:07 PM

A bleak financial future means reductions in staff at Nebraska’s largest school district.
“We are anticipating that with our current year budget, looking into next year and looking at the next year following that, that we will likely have to reduce some staff.”
Assistant Superintendent at Omaha Public Schools Dennis Poole says some of those layoffs could [...]

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