Ponca News

Fred Jalass has participated in the ride in some way each year since 1986. He says BRAN participants are used to bad weather.

The State of Iowa will join Nebraska in challenging a federal commission's ruling that the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska can pursue gambling on land it owns in Carter Lake.

Omaha City Councilman Franklin Thompson spoke of his past Tuesday when trying to amass support against an Indian tribe's plan to build a casino near downtown Omaha in Carter Lake.

Nebraska 1st District Representative Jeff Fortenberry introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Standing Bear, calling the chief one of the United States' first civil rights leaders. via KRVN-AM Lexington

Two Iowa residents are in custody in the Dakota County Jail following a short pursuit. via Nebraska State Patrol

After talking with business leaders and elected officials, gambling opponents have concluded that Nebraskans need a tutorial on a proposed casino in Carter Lake. via Omaha World-Herald

“But it's a wonder people weren't dying from eating the stuff”

Attention, deer poachers: Jack McClanahan is out of the black market sausage business. via Omaha World-Herald

The Legislature's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee advanced a resolution to the floor Wednesday that expresses support for an effort to put Ponca Chief Standing Bear's likeness on the $1 ... via Lincoln Journal Star

“Kyle liked his job in Fremont, and he went to work every day. He car pooled with my future son-in-law.”

The father of the 19-year-old man accused of killing an Omaha woman because she was black reacted with surprise after hearing prosecutors say the slaying was racially motivated. via Omaha World-Herald

“We are aware of Nebraska's filing, which we received today. We still are actively considering our options and whether to seek judicial review by the Federal District Court”

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a federal commission's ruling that the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska has the right to pursue gambling on land it owns just north of downtown ... via Omaha World-Herald

“If we had an offer to sell property, we would talk”

Numerous property owners near a five-acre parcel that could become a casino say they're willing to make deals to give the American Indian tribe that would run the operation more space. via Lincoln Journal Star

“This one was a lot more interesting”

There are several ways in which the birth of Devin Robert Lamprecht Sunday was surprising. via Sioux City Journal

“But we thought it was great, whatever we got.”

ST. HELENA, Neb. - Veronica Klug has lived through enough Christmas observances that she could probably teach a class on how Christmas has changed over the past century. via Columbus Telegram

“We enjoy having other people enjoy the holidays.”

If you've ever thought about going "Griswold" this holiday season, a Ponca, Nebraska couple might have already beat you to the punch. via KTIV-TV Sioux City

“It wouldn't seem like Christmas without a little yellow dog”

Those sad puppy eyes were too much to resist for five Heelen High School alums. The five Siouxland residents made a combined bid of $20,000 to walk away with a male golden retriever named Brubeck on Saturday at ... via Sioux City Journal

“What do you do when it storms?”

The little children all looked at me with excitement and obvious curiosity. "Are you are a real Indian?" they asked me over and over as I sat in front of their classroom, adorned in my regalia. via Fremont Tribune

Daryl McGhee, acting county executive director for the Dakota County Farm Service Agency, announced that as of Dec. via Sioux City Journal

A couple from Ponca, Neb., were critically injured Thursday night in a car-semi collision on Highway 50 about one mile west of Vermillion at the intersection of 460th Avenue. via Sioux City Journal

“That burger is huge and thick. And the plate of fries is even bigger and piled high. They use six-pack boxes to hold the condiments (local color).”

"Bob's Bar is a little bar in a little town with big burgers. If you are a fan of burgers, Bob's bar is an essential destination. via Roadfood.com Reviews

“We tried to be respectful to the Indians, but some people were not”

Issue date: 11/2/07 Section: News This week, the NCAA gave the University of North Dakota a deadline to gain approval from regional tribes for their nickname, the Fighting Sioux. via Daily Nebraskan