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Shelter at Cook Park now the Leslie B. Triplett Center
By: Sam Doerr sdoerr@kcautv.com A former Sioux City construction worker is receiving a major honor from the city. Leslie B. Triplett was a staple in the community until he passed away in 2010. TodayMore>> A former Sioux City construction worker is receiving a major honor from the city.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ A large tornado hit near Oklahoma City, part of a series of severe storms expected across portions of the Midwest. Television footageMore>> A mile-wide tornado chewing through the Oklahoma City area has reduced neighborhoods to rubble and left cars and trucks crumpled on the sides of highways.More>> By Sam Doerr sdoerr@kcautv.com There's a unique volunteer opportunity at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's in Sioux City: Cuddling! The baby cuddling program is meant to help babies in the intensive careMore>> Volunteers act as an extension of a nurse and can sing to the babies, read to them or just hold them.More>> By: Jessica Cihacek jcihacek@kcautv.com Mrs. Lewis has only been teaching 4th grade for a couple years, but when it comes to educating some of the most challenging children, she's already found theMore>> By: Jessica Cihacek jcihacek@kcautv.com Mrs. Lewis has only been teaching 4th grade for a couple years, but when it comes to educating some of the most challenging children, she's already found theMore>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com MADISON, Neb. (AP) _ A Nebraska man convicted for the third time of having sex with young girls has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison. JakeMore>> A Nebraska man convicted for the third time of having sex with young girls has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness NewsNews@kcautv.comTaylor Swift's night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas was a success. She led all artists at the Sunday night ceremony with eight wins, includingMore>> Taylor Swift’s night at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas was a success. She led all artists at the Sunday night ceremony with eight wins, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album, for “Red.”More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness NewsNews@kcautv.com Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gatheredMore>> Several tornadoes struck parts of the nation's midsection Sunday, concentrating damage in central Oklahoma and Wichita, Kan. One person was killed near Shawnee, Okla., and 21 injuries were reported throughout the state.More>> By: Diana Johnsen djohnsen@kcautv.com He's fallen, but not forgotten. Navy Seals dog handler, John Douangdara was killed two years ago in Afghanistan after the helicopter he was in, crashed. His dogMore>> A bronze statue in memory of Navy Seals dog handler, John Douangdara of South Sioux City is completed and will be placed in the John Douangdara Memorial War Dog Park. More>> By: Hollie Hojek hhojek@kcautv.com Sure there's plenty of guns at the gun show in Sioux City this year, but what about one of a high voltage stun gun, perfect for the woman in your life. "Damsels inMore>> Damsels in Defense sells Speciality, Non-Lethal Weapons for Women.More>> By: Hollie Hojek hhojek@kcautv.com The annual gun show is back at the Sioux City Convention Center, and it's the biggest year yet. Two-hundred and fifty tables were sold at this year's gun show. BuyersMore>> Annual Gun Show at Sioux City Convention Center, Sellers Say There's Still an Ammunition Shortage.More>>
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Last year it was held in West Point, Nebraska and raised $1.4 million for cancer research.
This year, the Nebraska Cattlemen's Ball will be held at the "Hanging H Ranch," located between Paxton and Sutherland on June 7th and 8th.
The 2013 cancer fundraiser will feature the country musical group, "Lonestar," popularly known for its hit song "Amazed."
Since the annual event began in 1998, well over $7 million has been raised to fund cancer research.
For more information and ticket prices, head to: http://cattlemensball.com/
