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Month: September 2011

Nebraska woman convicted in school huffing case

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GERING, Neb. (AP) – An 18-year-old Gering woman has been found guilty of child abuse for helping children she was supervising in an after-school program “huff” intoxicating fumes from cleaning products and other sources.  Scottsbluff radio station KNEB reports that Jessica McDaniel was convicted Wednesday in Scotts Bluff County Court of two counts of aiding and abetting inhaling an intoxicant and two counts of misdemeanor child abuse. Court records say McDaniel was supervising children at an after-school program at Westmoor Elementary School on Feb. 23 when she inhaled from empty whipped cream cans and from a can used to clean electronics. Prosecutors say McDaniel was also helped two children inhale from the cans. She is set to be sentenced Nov. 16 on the misdemeanor counts.

Bulldog Backyard BBQ approaching

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Signature sponsors Nebraskaland National Bank, North Platte Jaycees and First National Bank will host the North Platte Public Schools Foundation’s annual Bulldog Backyard BBQ event on Friday, September 30th, at the North Platte Senior High parking lot beginning at 5:00 PM. Teams will compete for awards in five different categories this year, while providing BBQ samples to the North Platte community.Jackie Lucas, Director of the NPPS Foundation said there is still room for a few more BBQ enthusiasts. The BBQ tailgate party is an extension of the Students Steppin’ Out for Education event. A portion of the money raised by students at every participating school is matched by a sponsor for that school. For more information on the Bulldog Backyard BBQ or to reserve a spot, contact the Foundation office at 696-3325.

Running to Cure Breast Cancer numbers up

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The Running To Cure Breast Cancer Labor Day event had better than expected results. Participation was up, and organizer Howard Mendonca says they hope to reach an overall goal of $7,000 this year, which would be an increase of nearly $2,000 from last year. Proceeds from Running to Cure Breast Cancer events will go directly to the Bo Pelini Foundation Breast Cancer Research Fund and the Callahan Cancer Center. For more information on this year’s run and upcoming events, visit rtcbc.com.

NP gymnasts look to help break world record

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This weekend, North Platte youth have a chance to help break a world record. This Saturday at Starz, local gymnasts will join thousands of other gymnasts across the country in an attempt to break the world record for simultaneous handstands at noon. The event is a benefit for the Children’s Miracle Network hosted by Miss Lincoln Outstanding Teen 2011 Meghan Thalken and Starz Gymnastics. For more information or to pick up a pledge sheet, stop by Starz at 413 North Dewey or call 532-3882.

Lincoln County Jail booking activity- Thursday (9/15)

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Knights Host Central in First Region IX Division II Match of Season (TONIGHT on ESPN Radio 1410)

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Tonight on ESPN Radio 1410 the North Platte Community College Knights return to the home court. The Knights look to poke their heads back above the .500 mark as they welcome their Region IX Division II foes Central Community College to McDonald-Belton Gymnasium. North Platte is 7-7 after consecutive road losses at Northeastern Junior College and Laramie County. They have defeated Central in each of the last two Region IX Division II championship games. The Raiders are off to an outstanding start this season, with a 13-3 record and a number seven ranking in the NJCAA’s national top 20 poll. Hear all the action tonight as the Knights look to get back on the winning track against arguably their biggest rivals. ESPN Radio 1410’s coverage starts with the pregame show at 5:45, leading to the first serve at 7.

Broncos Banged Up – Four Starters Miss Practice Wednesday

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No, there is no quarterback controversy in Denver. Kyle Orton will remain the starter despite the fans’ growing frustration with him and deepening longing for backup Tim Tebow. But there is legitimate concern about the status of some of the Bronco’s other starters due to injury. Four starters – Champ Bailey, Elvis Dumervil, Knowshon Moreno and Brandon Lloyd – sat out practice on Wednesday due to injuries suffered in Monday night’s loss to Oakland. Bailey and Moreno are dealing with hamstring issues, while Dumervil injured his shoulder and Lloyd injured his groin. Three projected starters who missed the season opener due to injury – DJ Williams, Marcus Thomas and Demayrious Thomas – have not yet returned to practice. The Broncos host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon.

Rockies Beat Brewers Behind Millwood, CarGo

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The Colorado Rockies salvaged a split in their two-game road series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 6-2 victory last night at Miller Park. Carlos Gonzalez belted a two-run homer, his 26th of the season, to break a 1-1 tie in the third inning and give the Rockies the lead for good. Wilin Rosario added a solo homer, the second of his big league career, in the fourth innings to contribute to the winning effort. On the mound, veteran Kevin Millwood won his third game of the season with six strong innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out two. Four relievers combined for three shutout frams to close the game out. The Rockies return home for their final homestand of the season tonight, opening a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants. First pitch is set for 7:40.

Neb. trooper seizes 6 pounds of meth from pickup

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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) – The Nebraska State Patrol says a trooper seized six pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. A news release from the patrol says the trooper stopped a pickup Tuesday after it turned onto a dead-end road near a Grand Island well field. The trooper says the two occupants in the truck gave him permission to search it, and the meth was found in a false compartment in the tailgate of the pickup. The patrol says the meth has an estimated street value of $300,000.  The 24-year-old driver of Keewatin, Minn., and 35-year-old passenger from Aurora, Minn., were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Neb. man sentenced for kidnapping, assaulting teen

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OGALLALA, Neb. (AP) – A western Nebraska man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexually assaulting an Ogallala teenager has been sent to prison.  KNOP-TV in North Platte says 21-year-old Jade Cleveland, of Keystone, was sentenced on Tuesday in Keith County District Court. He will serve two consecutive terms of 15 to 30 years in prison, for a total of 30 to 60 years. Cleveland was accused of abducting a 17-year-old girl from her home at knifepoint and assaulting her in rural Keith County in October 2010. Cleveland was arrested in Ogallala and released on bond to a treatment facility in Kansas. In February, he was arrested on a robbery charge in Salina, Kan. He was sentenced to 13 months in prison in Kansas for attempted aggravated robbery.

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