norfolk area state senator jim scheer says there will be lots of requests for funding this year - but not a lot of money. he says this will be the first time in his term in the legislature that lawmakers will be asked to modify, reduce or even eliminate programs. usually, platte county extension educator allan vyhnalek is urging tenants and landlords to talk at length about land values, cash rents and lease provisions. but - for the next week or so - vyhnalek is recommending that those talks be put on hold. he says if the topic comes up - try to schedule a time soon after the holidays to have the discussion . deborah: family friends and fellow firefighters came together to lay sioux city's first female fire fighter to rest. a funeral mass celebrating the life of jean-ne vakul-skas was held yesterday morning at saint joseph's catholic church in sioux city. she died at home on sunday. a sioux city firefighter for 22 years before retiring... friends and coworkers say vakul-skas was a hard working mother who cared passionately about her job and her family. jean-ne was a registered nurse..

"midday, tuesday, 12- 15-15 nineteenth district senator jim scheer has made it official; he will run for re- election in 2016. speaking to supporters last night, scheer said it was has been an honor and a privilege to serve the 19th district for the past three years. if re-elected, scheer says he will work on property tax relief by reforming school funding, and on securing money to complete the expressway system, including highways 275 and 81. norfolk public administrators have board of education dozen new full-time positions. superintendent, dr. jami jo thompson told board members that with the district's cash reserves replenished, after during the district could add the 2016-17 school dedicated to the completion of the state's expressway sysyem is celebrating its first niversary this week. 4 lanes 4 nebraska is s coalition of industry, ag, and retail leaders across northeast nebraska who advocate that the state widen highway state widen highway 275 between east of nojfolk and north underway to get the old bryant elementary school site ready for a new school to be built. that was on

this evening, nebraska state senator jim scheer announced his campaign for re-election in 2016. senator scheer will soon be completing his first 4 year term, and before that he served on the district 3 nebraska board of educatatn. education, roads and taxes are issues that scheer looks to address in the final year of his first term, and potentially for another 4 years if he wins re-election. "with the session starting the 6th of january and i will be in lincoln pretty much full time between january 6th and february 15th i just wanted the district to know; one, how appreciative i am to be able to represent them, and two, i do intend on asking them for the pleasure to represent them again." senator to declare candidacy isn't until february, but scheer said he wanted no confusion on whether he was running. currently he has no opposition. still to come... a potential price break for drivers issued certain speeding tickets in sioux city. that story later in our show. << >> << hi, this is captain george tobias stationed out here at yokota air base with 5th air force with wife franco a

senator jim scheer announced his campaign for re-election in 2016. senator scheer will soon be completing his first 4 year term. he also served on the district 3 nebraska board of education. education, roads and taxes are issues that scheer looks to address in the final year of his first term, and he says he'll continue working on them for another 4 years if he wins re- election. "with the session starting the 6th of january and i will be in lincoln pretty much full time between january 6th and february 15th i just wanted the district to know; one, how appreciative i am to be able to represent thth, and two, i do intend on askiki them for the pleasure to represent them again." the deadline for an incumbent senator to declare candidacy isn't until february, but scheer said he wanted no confususn on whether he was s running. right now, no one else has entered the race. secretary of state john kerry and his russian counterpart say that a group of foreign ministers will meet at the united nations on friday to discuss a political transition in war-ravaged

taxes through gambling, another three-dollars is spent on social services. 19th district senator jim scheer has made it official - he will run for re- election in 2016. speaking to supporters last night at divots, scheer said it was has been an honor and a privilege to serve the 19th district for the past three years. contrary to rumors you may have heard or read, the so- called kissing bugs in the united states do not spread a disease called chagas. nebraska extension educator wayne ohnesorg says the bugs are not found in nebraska, and those in the southern part of the united states do not usually transmit the disease to humans. these and more stories can be heard on newstalk wjag, literock 97.5 and 106kix. " jessica rae: with christmas on the horizon... drones are one hot ticket item being gifted by hundreds of thousands across the country. and the f-a-a has announced new regulations when it comes to the remote controlled- aircrafts. starting december 21st... the federal aviation administration will require drone owners to register with the agency. that's for all drones weighing at least

norfolk area state senator jim scheer expects to see many familiar issues discussed in the 2016 session of the nebraska legislature. scheer says property taxes, social services, correctional services and medicaid expansion are likely to take up a great deal of time in the 60-day session, which starts on january 6th. and downtownwn norfolk has six new walk up apartmenen, thanks to a $422,000 grant from the nebraska department of economic development. theapartments include upscale features like exposed brick, lofts and rooftop patios. these and more stories can be heard on newstalk wjag, literock 97.5 and 106kix. " jessica rae: " coming up.... i'll introduce you to a k kean pop band... i'll introduce you to a korean pop band... who is being used to help relations between north korea and china. stay tuned to meet this unique group. " jessica rae: plus... a florida man found a unique way to avoid tting a ticket from the police. find out what he famous girl band to try to woo china into warmer relations. they're doing it with a musical act! reporter jeanne moos has their story. "most bands h

jim scscer is running for re-election. the nebraska state senator announced tuesday he will seek a fourth term in the unicameral in next year's election. scheer represents norfolk the state legislature. he says education, roads and taxes will be his priority in this year's session. "with the session starting the 6th of january and i will be in lincoln pretty much full time between january 6th and february 15th i just wanted the district to know; one, how appreciative i am to be able to represent them, and two, i do intend on asking them for the pleasure to represent them again." so far, nobody has filed papers to run against him. the deadline to do so is in february. here's meterologist ben dorenbach with weather. << << << winter weather advisory for knox, cedar, antelope, pierce, holt, clay (sd),),ankton, and lincoln counties thii morning rain mixiig with some snow and perhaps some sleet is moving across the viewing area this morning, so be sure to plan for a longer morning commutin anticipation of slick if not snow-covered roads and low visibilities. it will be ea of the viewing area by around noon today leaving us