Four people were killed in the area of Little Sioux Scout Ranch about 30-45 minutes North of Omaha. 96 Scouts were attending a leadership conference when a Tornado reportedly hit the camp, destroying many buildings and leaving trees felled. It is being reported that up to 40 other injuries have been reported with 4 persons taken to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City Iowa and one person sent to the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha for medical attention.

The tornado hit at ~6:30 to 7:00 tonight with Emergency crews mobilized soon afterward. One storm spotter was in a vehicle reporting while the tornado hit the vehicle and turned it 180 degrees. The storm spotter has survived and the vehicle sustained heavy damage.

Having spent several years in scouts and camping at Little Sioux  it kind of hits home. My thoughts are definitely with the families of those scouts.

clipped from www.wowt.com NCAA Tournament Brings Out The Scalpers Their boldness was contagious. “I’m with the media,” said Justin. “We are doing an undercover story on scalping. Why are you scalping right here?” “Because you called me.” “I know, but you realize you’re breaking the law?” “No I didn’t.” Now he does, but this fish wasn’t happy. “What I do know is that you told me to come down here.” “Yeah, it’s not illegal for me to ask, but it is illegal for you to offer, but anyway thanks for coming down.”

I hate Omaha. I hate our local news. It’s about the most worthless things I can think of next to having nipples on a man. Here’s a classic example of our media having nothing better to do than sit around trying to “bust” so-called “scalpers”.

The irony is that the tickets are sold out. If you want to buy them, the scalper has them and you are going to pay the price for them. I really don’t give a shit if they are paying more than face value. If your dumb ass can’t get in line like everyone else, there is no reason you should expect someone to do it for you without paying for it.

But hey, it’s Omaha, worthless news for a bunch of complacent bitchy people with nothing better to do than chase down someone who was smarter than you or just a bit luckier at getting some tickets.

I hate this fucking city.