One day after his his public relations director confirmed to KETV NewsWatch 7 that Gov. Pete Ricketts wouldn't be attending President Barack Obama's speech in Omaha Wednesday or greet him at the airport, his schedule has changed. Ricketts will greet Obama at the tarmac at Offutt Air Force Base.Taylor Gage, Ricketts' public relations director, told KETV Monday that the governor received an invitation to greet Obama at the airport upon his arrival and attend the speech, but he declined and Lt. Gov. Mike Foley would attend the event. According to Gage, Ricketts had a previous commitment.The doors to Baxter Arena will open Wednesday at 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to arrive early due to security screening.

One day after his his public relations director confirmed to KETV NewsWatch 7 that Gov. Pete Ricketts wouldn't be attending President Barack Obama's speech in Omaha Wednesday or greet him at the airport, his schedule has changed.

Ricketts will greet Obama at the tarmac at Offutt Air Force Base.

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Taylor Gage, Ricketts' public relations director, told KETV Monday that the governor received an invitation to greet Obama at the airport upon his arrival and attend the speech, but he declined and Lt. Gov. Mike Foley would attend the event. According to Gage, Ricketts had a previous commitment.

The doors to Baxter Arena will open Wednesday at 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to arrive early due to security screening.