And some of the most vulnerable, the disabled, are worried about what this means for their future. Sabrina ahmed has more from the state capitol. Bus loads of bus loads of medicaid recipients and care givers came to the capitol today to talk to their legislators. The all have their own stories and personal struggles. But there is one common thread. They want oversight of the medicaid pratization that was approved this week. As karen muters talks to one of her three kids she brought with her to the capitol. She has one thing on her mind. 14 58 16 there isnt anyone whos been ableo give us concrete answers. She has adopted nine kids who are all medicaid recipients. Some live in group homes, others with her. Its a lot to juggle. And now everything is going to change. 13 24 01 is really a complicated system for them now. While she doesnt like the change, she realizes its inevitable, so now she has one goalget everyone to the table to make sure it works. 14 33 19 we need to have representati
Man barricaded inside a west omaha home. A spokesperson at the scene tells at omaha abc station that a man called 911 saying hed been shot, and that his girlfriend was being held hostage. Authorities are trying to establish who is in the house and how many people are involved. Jenna the iowa utilities board has yet to make a decision on the Dakota Access pipeline that would run through the state. The board held its final scheduled meeting yesterday. During these meetings, Board Members have been revealing all theyve learned over the past several months. Through sworn testimony and hearings. Some still think the decision has already been members are getting more information from people on both sides of the issue. And that is making the decision even more difficult. Its a struggle. I dont like that part of this process. Board members say, regardless of their decision, these companies will want to of their decision, these companies will want to transport crude oil. Their Spokesman Says he
That, but from the same perspective, we have to make decisions based on the health of our priests and our future ministries, so we can actually reacout to those individuals in a more effective way thanan maybe wewere now. Jenna a father lingle says for people whose church is closing, they will be able to have access to a mass 20 minutes away or less. Changes could take affect as early as next summer. Jenna coming up at 10, hear more from father lingle about his parishioners concerns. And also why he feels these changes could revitalize his congregations. S. Tim the Sioux City Police Department Says theyve reverd a skimmer device from a local gas pump. The cubbys gas station on york street is where the skimmer was located by a technision. It has been removed but police are warning anyone whos used the pay at the pump feature recently at any gas station recently to be vigilantly in montioring credit card or Bank Statements for fraudulent activity. Folks are reminined to report any suspic
Jenna josh cobbs of sioux city has been working on this legislation for the past decade. His son, noah, has autism. Josh tim another bill tim another bill thats moved through the state house is raising some controversy the bill being pushed by a father and his two daughters. Would allow kids younger than 14 to fire handguns. Opponents of the bill say allowing children of any age to handle a Lethal Weapon is absurd. But the two children whove become the face of this bill say, no harm will come to children as long as proper Safety Measures are practiced, i really like shooting the pistol because its more easier for me and i can just spend time with my dad. Its only dangerous wrong. You have to follow the three rules you never point a gun at somebody. Jenna the bill originally proposed by representative jack highfill, now moves onto the senate where different Gun Legislation has already been approved. A man accused of his third sexual abuse charge is behind bars tonight. Tim according to
Close the prison at Guantanamo Bay speaking at the white house this morning, the president outlined his plan to close the detention fafality in cuba. He wanan to transfsf more detaineeeeto Foreign Countries and work with congress to find a a ot in the us to hold other detainees. Presesent obama saididis goal to close the e ison is about closing a chapter in the countrys history. Keeping this facility open is contrary to our values. It undermines our standidi in the world. It is viewed as a stain on o o broader recordrdf upholding the highest standards of rule of law the 911 erararison now housus 91 detaees, down fromom high of detainees, down from a high of nearly 700 under former president george. W. Bush. Advocates for closing guantanamoay that holding suspected extremists indefinitely is un american and that the existence of the facility is a recruitment tool for terrorists. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell and many other Top Republicans want gitmo to stay open. But despite th