Which was worth millions of dollars. And as the tribes. Venture into the marijuana hold. The omaha is using the incident as a learning lesson. Flandreau santee sioux tribe in south dakota to build the ever. Marijuana reservation. Have been smoked out. Saturday the tribe the burning of millions of dollars of marijuana it was growing. It was a move. The omaha tribe of nebraska. Which recently voted in favor of legalization. Didnt see coming. It was a little bit surprising but i do understand that each tribe has their own prerogative with how theyre going to move forward with it, said vernon miller. The santee sioux tribe released a statement saying they wanted to suspend their efforts to get clarification from the federal government. According to the associated press, tribe president , Anthony Reider , says the tribe was at risk of a raid by federal authorities if the governments concerns werent met. Miller says. Because of grey areas in the law. The omaha tribe is taking extra precautions. Were still cautious. We want to make sure we have regulations in place. Theres an 8point check list that the department of justice wants to make sure thats followed in terms of them not prosecuting, said miller. In 2014. The United States department of justice. Gave tribes the authority to legalize marijuana. As long as they abide by the same regulations laid out for states who have legalized the drug. The omaha tribe says it will continue to look into legalization. Beginni ng first with a feasibility study. And educational seminars for tribal members. We want to be cautious too, to make sure that were not put in a stiuation like that in the future,aid vernon miller. I reached out the landreau santee sioux tribe for comment on this story. But they did not respond by the time of our broadcast. Reporting live in studio Deborah Souverain abc 9 news. Tim on cam plans for a new outdoor, winter Recreational Park in sioux city are moving ahead. On monday city Council Voted 50 approving a Consulting Service agreement for park. Company can now move forward with designing a snowmaking equipment, other infrastructure, pad and environmental analysis associated with the park, located near the ibp ice center and explorers ballpark is expected to open in december of 2016. With construction spring. Alot of support and were excited about moving forward and now we just want to get into the nitty gritty and get the design finalized and construction. The total project cost is about 4 Million Dollars. Jenna the council also is in agreement concerning a 4. 6 Million Dollar state dot grant application. The funds are tied to roadways, signage and other street requirements in the are of the new seaboard triumph pork plant. Ground work at the plant site is ground work at the plant site is already underway. The state of the art Processing Plant is scheduled to open in 2017. Its a large grant, we have gotten grants of this size before. We got a 4. 8 million grant when we first started developing southbridge, so its a good sized grant but this is a very very large project with alot of new employees, alot of new trucks that will be coming into the area. So basically its a largescale transportation improvement for a largescale project. If approved by the state, the iowa dot will offer up if approved by the state, the iowa dot will offer up 80 percent of the project cost or dollars with the city and seaboardtriumph remaining 20 percent. The stress and hardship that can come along with service to your country. Doesnt end when our soldiers come home. Tim thats why one local veteran tries to be a resource. And a compassionate ear. For others who share similar experiences. Jenna bria bell has his story in tonights salute to soldiers. Bria tim and jenna, richard rabb of Sergeant Bluff was ready to serve in two wars. That was 30 years ago. But hes dedicating his time now to making sure other veterans still feel like they have someone who cares about them back. After more than 30 years serving his country. Richard rabb is still serving his community. This time, as a bus Sergeant Bluff luton so its been a very, very interesting life, said rabb. The navy and the air enlisting right after high school, he says hes greatful to got to serve. But, it was his experience in the cold war and vietnam that made today. When i first got out of high school, i midly, i was probably getting myself into too much trouble the best thing that ever happened, that i went into the navy. It and they and ive been straight ever since. I respect our country, i respect our flag. Id definitely do it all over again, said rabb. Little did he know, he would eventually dive into submarine school where he would train to drive nucleur subs. Setting him up for a unique military expereince. While he was on call for duty in the cold war, the us became involved in the vietnam. And he was put on standby for both. At that time, we was just. A deterrent is what we were. If things were need we were there and we were there on a nuclear sub. Obviously there wasnt that much that we could do there that was going to justify, but on and we actually had 41 submarines that were built for the cold war and we were just a deterrent because nobody knew when things were going to change with russia, said rabb. Decades later, richard has started a new fight. To help other veterans get the benefits they deserve with the help of American Legion in sgt bluff. He also feels its his mission to be a support for the men and women whove been through what he has. Richard says, cause theres a lot of guys that have a lot of stories to tell and they really dont tell their families, they really dont tell anybody. It just kind of hangs in there to where its burried in their mind and a lot of times, a veteran talking to another veteran is just a lot easier to do. You both know where you come from, youve both been through the training and it just makes a lot of difference. Richard keeps the memories of the men he fought with close to his heart. And his mind. The reason i wear my pow hat a lot is [because] ive got a classmate from 1964 that was in the army and he was over in vietnam and first time out he had gotten shot. And they couldnt get to him and they went back to get him the next day and he wasnt there, said rabb. As he proudly honors the veterans that never made it back. And those who need a little support back at home. Bria richard says hed love to pass along the military tradition to the Younger Generation in his family. He has two teenage grandsons who are starting to ask about his time in the military. He hopes maybe theyll want to follow in his footsteps. Live in studio, bria bell abc 9 news. Tim drivers on the cities north side are experiencing a big traffic snag. Burlington northern santa fe, who operates the rail line along lewis blvd, unexpectedly closed the intersection at 31st street. City staffers say received notification about the closure, meaning many drivers didnt closure until it the rail company says it uses a third party company, road safe, to communicate construction and closures to the city, but that message never arrived at city hall. We need to have notification because then we dont have an opportunity to review their detour sign plans at all, and so thats a big issue says jill wanderscheid, Neighborhood Services manager, the city says its inconvenient, they need to make sure the public is aware and that proper detours are posted. Local Business Owners and their customers are frustrated at the confusing signs and miscommunication. Jenna iowas ag secretary is pretty excited about this years yields. He talked about the outlook whil visiting Elementary School students today in des moines. Northey praised iowa farmers for what are predicted to be some of the highest yields ever. Weve had really good crops around the state, we have spots around the state that got a lot of rain,but i talked to a lot of producers including looking at my own farm, where were harvesting a really good crop, if not the best crop, one of the best crops weve ever had having a hard time storing everything into leaving some up their crops elevators for the time being. Tim governor branstad is finally opening up about the recent medicaid privatization hearings at the theres been some how the four out companies were chosen to run the states medicaid program, hawki. Anytime theres big money at stake and a particular bidder not surprising they court. Were not going to be fearful that the appropriate followed. Branstad says the takeover will save the state money, streamline the process, and save the state the process, and prevent confusion over we will continue them as the forward. Jenna several university of missouri organizations, including the Football Team and the student association, saw their demands met today after University System president tim wolfe announced he is stepping down amid a controversy over Race Relations at the school. Tim wolfe says, im resigning as president of the university of missouri system. My motivation in making this decision comes from love. I love mu, columbia where i grew up, the state of missouri. I have thought and prayed about this decision. Its the right thing to do. Wolfes decision comes after Football Players at the university support practice or play again until wolfe resigned. Tim seaworld is ending the killer its San Diego Park, recent criticism attendance. At an investor conference, announced it will shows by the end of 2016. And it will debut a new orca experience with a strong conservation message in 2017. Attendance at the San Diego Park has dropped and seaworld has faced animal cruelty claims, after the 2013 documentary blackfish, co produced by cnn films. No word on if the shows will also end at seaworlds other parks. Tim still to come. Looking for a great way to burn off some stress, and get healthy at the same time . Get in the ring details coming up next fred fred tuesday will be nice, but a big system is coming wednesday. Windy weather is coming, too. Your forecast is next getting new interest, as more women start picking up the boxing gloves and stepping in the ring. In todays health minute, kelly bowman explains the mental and physical benefits of boxing. kendra cuffe boxes for fitness boxings really changed my life and she s not alone, more and more on the gloves and workouts through boxingtheyre discovering what all along that the entire body coach breon smiley professional you work the whole movements from like that youre working from your toes on up so you you get your heart a boxing workout typically burns at least 350 calories an hour, depending on your weight and the intensity level. Its also a great way to get stronger as the Repetitive Movement builds up arm, leg, and core muscles. And an added benefit hitting the bag is a great way to deflate your stress coach breon smiley professional boxer and coach a lot of people through out life they got problems going on stress of whatever it may be. You put those gloves on start punching the bag that helps so if youre are looking for something new out there to get you moving try putting on the gloves and hitting like a girl. nat for health minute, im kelly bowman. jenna fred, tell us about wednesday. fred will do jenna fred, tell us about wednesday. fred will do 2 line super fred hexom fhexom kcautv. C om fred Severe Weather is possible wednesday. The best chance is across the orange shaded area around missouri, but a stray severe storm is possible in southern parts of siouxland as well. Heres what you need to know rain will be widespread, with 0. 50 to 1. 5 possible. Snow may mix in during the afternoon or evening, but thats still uncertain, so stay tuned. Isolated severe storms are possible south. Winds will gust 4050 miles per hour. The Port Neal Welding Company skycam hd shows the scene from the ho chunk centre. 65 was the high and 33 the low. Heres a nice shot from the kings pointe skycam hd in storm lake. Pollen levels today are low. 48 is our sioux city temperature. Winds are south southeast at 9 miles per hour. Local temperatures are in the 40s and 50s. The satellite and radar shows a few clouds creeping in from the west. The stormcast hd shows a nice day tomorrow, but winds will pick up quickly as wednesdays system moves in with rain. Even after the rain exits thursday, the wind will remain. The rain forecast shows a widespread 0. 5 of rain, but some computer models show double that or more, so consider this a conservative estimate. There is a chance that around the evening commute time, this rain could change to snow. That is a big if at this point, but if that happened, snowfall rates could be heavy for a couple of hours. Stay tuned, please. Well know more tomorrow. Your forecast tonight is for a low of 37 and mostly clear skies. Tomorrows high will be 61 with partly cloudy skies. The 7 day shows a wet, windy wednesday. The wind will remain strong all the way through friday, but will drop off friday night. The low saturday morning will be 22. Finally, well enjoy a nice weekend, with sunshine and 56 saturday and 60 sunday stay tuned for details on tim thanks, fred. fred coming up in sports. Heelan is the first of ten teams in the area to compete at state volleyball this week. Well hear from the crusaders up ahead. Tim plus the abc9 top plays of the week returns tonight with the best ofthe best from the e run through the abc9 top plays due to High School Football playoffs. So that made todays task a huge challenge. Narro wing dowowtwo weeks intotoive ays these athletes for local viewers. We kick things off on hoth the ice et. Oh i mean, rock rapids. Central lyon glr hosting cherokee to open the playoffs and cj rothhas takeoff. On the option, he leaves his feet at the 4 and a half yardline and hits the pylon for six. The only thing missing in this play . A snow angel celebration. Our next stop is battle creek nebraska. The brbres are undefeated and their ground game is a big reason why. And it helps that rushing attack when you can hand the ball off to derek renner. Renner looks like hes playing on jv level on madden. I mean he makes this poor defense look silly, first with the spin move, then the shake and bake, then the strength getting into the end zone. Braves play in the semis on friday night. For play three we heal field. Heelan taking on boydenhull rock lley in the firound. Will karrer of the crusaders shows why teams do the tip drill. He lays out and somehow gets his arms under that ball for the interception and, bryant and calvin completes the catch. About a decade ago, usc had thunder and lightning in their backfield with reggie bush. Is working on the same with David Engelhaupt and dylan kautz. This is thunder, engelhaupt, taking theirect snap and simply y imposing his will on Bishop Neumann last friday night. Three guys have a down and well, successful as the few weeks ago. Takes us back into iowa. Hhosting emmetsburg to open up the postseason and this pitch and catch between jay schmitt is just it gets. Where only his schmitt does that. Bobbles it able to gather it while being interferer with. And thatat why schmitt locks up the top spot in our abc9 top plays of the week. Chris over the next few days, ten teams from sioland state volleyball tournaments in iowa and heelan will be the first team in action and theyre cedar rapids. This will be the crusaders 21st appearance at state and their 17th in the last 18 years. Heelan, coming off regional wins over le mars and carrl, will bring a 3013 record into tuesdays quarterfinal against waverly shell rock. The crusaders arent taking their statatbid for granted, but they want to do something that hasnt been done since 2007. Bring home the big trophy on friday. Taylor fergusonits exciting that we made it to state, but none of our team is satisfied with just making it there. This year we want to bring home some hardware. Bring back the tradition of winning some state championships for the volleyball program. Grace hannowe arent satisfied with how we ended the season last year. Like, its always nice getting to state, but we dont just want to go down there and we want to play our r rdest and see how far we can get. First serve fofo the crusaders and gohawks is set for 6 tomorrow. Well have all the action for you tomorrow at ten. South dakota opens up year two of the craig smith era next week and the yotes have some holes to fill. Three starters, including 1200 point scorer brandon bos and first team all conference performer tyler larson are gone due to graduation. But seven letter winners are back and with a year in coach smiths system, both cocoh and players e clicking and nfident. Even explain how clear skies. Tomorrows high will be 61 with partly cloudy skies. The 7 day shows a wet, strong all the wayay through friday, t will drop off friday night. The low saturday morning will be 22. Finally, well enjoy a nice and nowowabcs Jimmy Kimmel Live. Dicky from hollywood its Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight ty burrell. Lake bell. Jimmy pitches to shark tank. And its mashup monday. With music from joss stone temple pilots. With cleto and the cletones