Newshound 9/22/2009

- Midlanders making money
- Couple leaves baby outside bar
- Neb. nude juice bar closes

More after the jump ...

Midlanders making money
The 2008 income numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau are in: Nebraska posted the seventh highest growth in real income and continued to top the list for the highest percentage of the population in the workforce, whether employed or looking for work. The states median household income of $49,693 ranked 29th nationally.

Omaha's young, creative class grew since 2000. The number of people age 25-34 with colleg degree has grown by about 8,400 people or 24 percent.

Other statistics released include:
- Around 12.7 percent of Nebraskans under 65 lack health insurance.
- The states foreing born population dropped by 1,500 people, to 97,815.

Couple leaves baby outside bar
A Malvern, Iowa couple were charged with child neglect for leaving their 4-month-old daughter inside their car while drinking in a west Omaha bar. The daughter of Bryan and Tina Vannoy was taken in protective custody. Investigators told KETV that employees at the Reel Martini Bar near 168th Street and West Dodge Road became suspicious when Tina brought in a baby bottle from the parking lot. Workers said they had no choice but to call the cops.

Neb. welfare roles rise
For the third month in a row, the number of Nebrasaka families collecting Aid to Dependent Children is rising. Todd Reckling, the state program manager, told the Associated Press that the rise is probably due to the economy as eligibility factors have not changed.

ADC is a federal and state program that provide up to $293 for families

Neb. nude juice bar closes
A year after its controversial opening, a juice bar in Cozad featuring nude dancers has closed. Owner Dan Robinson had been looking to open his club in western Nebraska, when he found a more ideal location in the south-central Nebraska town. Robinson told the Associated Press the business was going well, but left because he was concerned about the security of his lease.

Rage rampage
A man in North Omaha allegedly punched his ex-girlfriend, then stormed off and shot two men just a few blocks away. Police responded to a domestic violence call Sept. 21 at 2103 Binney. Ashisha Prater, 31, said her boyfriend punched her in the face, then left the residence looking for two males. Ten minutes later officers responded to shots fired a few blocks away at 1916 Lothrop. Police found Eric Smith, 37, and Byron Harrington, 34, lying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds. The men told officers they were at 2103 Binney just before they were shot. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.