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Live chat: Snowstorm Q in Nebraska
Updates, photos and more from Journal Star staffers and readers on Feb. 21, 2013.
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The State Patrol is reporting a fatal crash on Wednesday was the result of weather conditions. A 19-year old Callaway woman died in the two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Hamilton County. The crash occurred just before 4:30 p.m. near the Giltner exit. Kristina Leigh Anne Allen, 19, Callaway died in the crash. Her car was struck by an SUV that lost control and crossed the median. Motorists traveling in winter weather conditions are reminded to keep up-to-date with the changing weather and road conditions by utilizing 511, Nebraska’s Advanced Traveler Information System at www.511.nebraska.gov, the 511 Mobile Traveler Site at www.ndortraveler.mobi or by dialing 511 (800-906-9068) from any landline or cellular phone for information.
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Truckers aren't pulling off Interstate 80. Shoemaker's Shell Truck Stop at 151 S.W. 48th St. reports few trucks in its lot, according to company president Dave Shoemaker. He said trucks could be stopping west or east before they hit the LIncoln area. That could change by this afternoon when the heaviest snow is expected to fall. -
Imperial rancher Jerry Kuenning says the snow that was forecast "and what we got was kind of bust." He estimated he'd seen no more than 5 inches by 8:30 a.m. and that the snow had stopped, according to The Associated Press. The National Weather Service says more is headed his way. He says cattle operators are going to pay a price, one way or another.
They may struggle with heavy snow — if it comes — but "we sure as heck got to have some moisture so we have green grass to take the cows to." -
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Not all cattle operators were stressing about the weather. The Associated Press reports that Jesse Landin, feedlot manager at McClymont Feedyard in south-central Nebraska, was out early Thursday clearing a path with his tractor so trucks could put down feed for 11,000 head of cattle, which remained outside. "They can handle it," Landin said of the cattle. "They got good winter hair coats."
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Because Mother Nature didn't dump all the snow last night, LPS officials knew employees could get to work -- and it would be fairly easy to make a short day of it if necessary. As a result, all employees whose jobs aren't directly related to students (like teachers, para-educators and bus drivers) had to go to work this morning. -
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Nebraska Wesleyan spokeswoman Sara Olson said the university likely won't decide whether to cancel classes Friday (they are closed today) until after 5 a.m. on Friday. Steve Smith, UNL spokesman, said the university also hasn't decided yet and he isn't sure yet when that decision will be made. “We just look at the forecast and the conditions on the ground," he said. -
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State Farm and KRC Research looked at how many drivers have junk in their trunk. (We’re talking cars here, people.) 60 percent of drivers have some sort of junk, or non-emergency supplies, in their trunk. 99 percent have at least one emergency supply, such as a spare tire or jumper cables, but only 9 percent carry all the essential roadside supplies. Here’s no surprise from the study: Parents tend to carry more junk in their trunk than non-parents. For a list of roadside tips and survey highlights, go to: www.multivu.com
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Chris Botti, the Grammy Award-winning trumpet player, is on a bus en route to Lincoln from Des Moines, Iowa, with part of his band.
He’s scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St.
The rest of the band is scheduled to fly into Omaha, weather permitting.
According to Lied officials, Botti said he can perform with the group of musicians with him.
That is if he can make it to Lincoln.
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Even though LPS officials hope the snow will end in time for plows to clear the streets and parking lots, associate superintendent Nancy Biggs says they will wait to make a final decision on whether to have school Friday. They hope to make that decision no later than 9 p.m.
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Next time you have to rebuild your driveway or sidewalk, take a tip from the people who run the state Capitol. In the mid-1990s, when the west plaza was rebuilt, they installed heating elements in the concrete. Steamy saline solution loops through it when the snow flies, melting the snow before it can accumulate. No scooping needed. (By JoANNE YOUNG/Lincoln Journal Star)
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Thank you to the businesses that closed early and allowed employees to get home safely. No need to be heroic during times like this. Play it safe and secure. The employees appreciate it!!! Jim Cantore on the Weather Channel is at 9th and Q. The storm is called Q, (hence the location) but that location makes Lincoln look desolate with few buildings and the ramp to the interstate. Wish they could have used the capital as a backdrop. We're used to it in NE, lets share it with the rest of the country.
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There's still no word on LPS schools for tomorrow. We'll post something as soon as we know. For the latest cancellations, click here.
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From entertainment reporter L. Kent Wolgamott:
Mavis Staples has canceled her Bourbon Theatre show scheduled for Friday because of a death in the famil, not because of the weather. Staples and her band were on the way to Iowa City, Iowa, for a show there Thursday when she learned of the death. A decision on rescheduling will be made early next week.
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