hacky sacks, mass shootings

All Omaha Music Venues to Ban Every Band That Isn’t a Dave Matthews Band Cover Band Following Fatal Shooting

Omaha NE (SN) - In response to the, still unsolved, murder of 23 year old Michael Rowell, every musical host in the greater Omaha, Nebraska area will only allow musical guests prepared to cover songs originally written by the Dave Matthews Band. The team decision, reluctantly came after a deadly shooting on August 9th, after… Continue reading All Omaha Music Venues to Ban Every Band That Isn’t a Dave Matthews Band Cover Band Following Fatal Shooting

a-parently, education, smell the kids

Lincoln Parent to Take First Day of LPS Off of Work, Only Human to Ever Work Job and Raise Child at the Same Time Deserves a Break

Lincoln NE (SN) - Lincoln Public Schools are kicking off their school year Monday, and with children pointing their heads deep into their schoolwork and their parents adding sack lunches and morning drop-offs to their daily grind, one mother deserves a "me day." "I've been dealing with my Jonathan all summer" said Lincoln mother Brenda… Continue reading Lincoln Parent to Take First Day of LPS Off of Work, Only Human to Ever Work Job and Raise Child at the Same Time Deserves a Break

#smellpricketts, whoopsie!

Ricketts Scrambles to Pick up Clearly Labeled Vial of Death Penalty Drugs After It Falls from His Pocket During Speech

Hastings Nebraska (SN) - A simple appearance and a short speech for a pro-life rally at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church went sideways Thursday night after a clearly labeled vial of death penalty drugs fell from Governor Pete Rickett's suit jacket during a speech. The vial, labeled "Daddy's Lethal Injection Cocktail!" which proceeded to bounce off… Continue reading Ricketts Scrambles to Pick up Clearly Labeled Vial of Death Penalty Drugs After It Falls from His Pocket During Speech

#smellpricketts, sports n snorts

Ricketts Family to Sell Chicago Cubs Franchise

The Ricketts family, owners of TD Ameritrade and one of two Chicago based major league baseball clubs, made the announcement that they would be selling the Chicago Cubs to further invest their stake in American politics. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts explained the decision: "After our tepid start to the season our family feels it's time… Continue reading Ricketts Family to Sell Chicago Cubs Franchise

#smellpricketts, justice, pot

Ricketts Deems Marijuana so Dangerous It Is the New Death Penalty Drug

Lincoln NE (SN) - Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference Wednesday morning, announcing that he had made the scientific conclusion that cannabis was, in fact, so dangerous, that it will now be Nebraska's lone method of execution. "In recent years, the use of K2, a synthetic form of marijuana, has spread in Nebraska… Continue reading Ricketts Deems Marijuana so Dangerous It Is the New Death Penalty Drug

#smellpricketts, civil rights movement

Ricketts Backs Kamala Harris, “I Was Also Bused as a Child”

Lincoln NE (SN) - Governor Pete Ricketts shocked his Republican colleagues Tuesday morning, announcing his full support of Democrat Kamala Harris for President of the United States. "The Senator and I may not see eye to eye on health care, capital punishment, welfare, women's rights, homosexuality, religion, or education," the Governor told reporters. "but she… Continue reading Ricketts Backs Kamala Harris, “I Was Also Bused as a Child”

#smellpricketts, From the editor

Smell Nebraska Unveils PETE RICKETTS WEEK

Greetings bald, thumb/cock skull enthusiasts! Smell Nebraska has reluctantly dedicated this week to Nebraska's 40th Governor. We aren't sure why. Stay tuned throughout the week for #smellpricketts coverage old and new, and please, honor and share the hash tag. -Editor

#smellpricketts, mass shootings

Governor Ricketts Offers Thoughts And Prayers, 29 Dead Texans and Ohioans Come Back To Life

Lincoln NE (SN) - In a statement over the weekend, Governor Pete Ricketts offered thoughts and prayers to the victims in this weekend's mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. “I send our thoughts and prayers to all those impacted by these senseless shootings, and we will also raise our flags to half… Continue reading Governor Ricketts Offers Thoughts And Prayers, 29 Dead Texans and Ohioans Come Back To Life