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Noon Newscast 5.23.19

mononacountysheriff.org

An investigation is underway after authorities say a man shot his wife in western Iowa after mistaking her for an intruder trying to get into their home.

The Monona County Sheriff says  48-year-old Jackie Krier had been outside the family home about 3 miles  west of Soldier when she was shot Tuesday evening by 49-year-old Brian Krier.

Jackie  Krier was taken to an Onawa hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Sioux City.

A last-minute push to pass a property tax package has stalled in the Nebraska Legislature.

Supporters fell 10 votes short of the support necessary to overcome a filibuster.

The vote was 23-7 to force an end to legislative debate.

Sixteen senators abstained from voting.

The vote could threaten the prospects of another measure to create new tax incentives for businesses, a major priority for Nebraska business leaders.

Omaha’s mayor has vetoed banning single-use plastic bags at grocery and other retailers.

She questioned the plan’s effectiveness in fighting litter.

One of the bag bag’s sponsors says he would try and pursue a veto override by getting the support of one more council member.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is asking for a presidential disaster declaration because of property damage caused by a snowstorm and flooding this spring.

Noem requested the federal aid in a letter to President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

The governor asked for FEMA to help with repairs for damage to both public property as well as to homes and businesses.

A preliminary damage assessment indicates about $43 million in damage to infrastructure in 58 counties and on three reservations.

Individual assistance is estimated at about $3 million.

Because of heavy rainfall releases have been increased at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers increased flow to 60,000 cubic feet per second, up from 50,000 cubic feet per second.