Three Colorado Rockies pitchers combined for the team’s first shutout of the season as the Rockies opened their series in Arizona against the Diamondbacks with a 4-0 victory last night. Christian Friedrich went the first seven innings, scattering four hits on his way to earning his fourth victory of his rookie season. Matt Belisle worked a scoreless eighth and Adam Ottavino finished the shutout off in the ninth. At the plate the Rockies were sparked by Wilin Rosario, who hit his ninth home run of the season and drove in a pair of runs. Marco Scutaro also had an RBI in the victory. The Rockies have now won seven of their last eight games. They face the Diamondbacks again tonight at Chase Field. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action from the Valley of the Sun, with pregame coverage live at 8:05 and first pitch at 8:40.
Month: June 2012
First Nationals Host Kearney
The North Platte First Nationals juniors and seniors take to their home field tonight to play host to Kearney. The seniors are hoping to get back on track after dropping three out of four games on the weekend to Laramie, Wyoming and Windsor, Colorado. Their record on the season is 8-7. The juniors take the field first tonight at Bill Wood Field 5:30, with the seniors game taking place under the lights with an 8 PM first pitch.
MLB Draft Day One: Rockies Make Two Picks
The first round of the Major League Baseball First-year Player Draft saw the Colorado Rockies make two selections. With the tenth overall pick, the Rockies took outfielder David Dahl from Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Dahl is considered to be a player with exceptional speed and power that could bat leadoff in the major leagues. The Rockies also had the 46th overall pick in the supplemental round, and chose Radford University right-handed pitcher Eddie Butler. Butler features a sinking fastball in the mid-90s along with a slider and a changeup. No players with Nebraska ties were selected in the first 60 picks. Rounds two through fifteen of the draft are today, with the final 25 rounds on Wednesday. Among the Huskers who could be selected are junior catcher Richard Stock and senior shortstop Chad Christensen.
Broncos Expect Perfect Attendance for Mandatory Minicamp Despite OTA Absences
The Denver Broncos have yet to have full participation at their OTA workouts, but head coach John Fox expects the entire team to be present for next week’s mandatory three-day minicamp. Defensive tackle Ty Warren and kicker Matt Prater have yet to show up at the Dove Valley facility as they work through contract disputes with the team. Each team can have one mandatory minicamp during the offseason. Denver’s is scheduled for June 12th through the 14th.
Trailer Court Face Stabbing in Maxwell
MAXWELL- (Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office) Deputies were summoned to a trailer court located at 302 Old Military Road, Maxwell, NE. It was reported a male subject had been stabbed in the face. Deputies and Maxwell Rescue responded to the scene and met with the male and a female; both were involved in physical assault on one another.
After extensive interviews with the both parties it was determined that the 45 year old male, Nelson C. Herman had choked his female girlfriend to the point she could not see or breathe. Mr. Herman told the female that he was going to kill her, while she was being choked. During the struggle, the female found a kitchen knife and did strike Mr. Herman in the face and leg; apparently to stop the attack.
Mr. Herman’s wounds were treated and he was released from Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Mr. Herman was arrested and incarcerated in the Lincoln County Detention Center for: Felony Strangulation and Felony Domestic Assault. The female victim was also transported to the Emergency Room for injuries to her neck. This case remains under investigation.
Update:
On 6-3-12 Deputies continued to investigate this incident. As a result of additional interviews and evidence collection, further charges were added to Mr. Herman. Deputies discovered the knife used to cut Mr. Herman was also used to cut and threaten the victim prior to her gaining control of it. Also the victim did attempt to escape the residence but Mr. Herman held her against her will. Mr. Herman was charged with; Terroristic Threats, Felony False Imprisonment and Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony.
Click It or Ticket Enforcement Ends…Doesn’t Mean They Wont Still Catch You!
(Lincoln, Neb.)- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol issued 407 seat belt citations and warnings for violation of Nebraska’s seat belt law during the “Click It or Ticket” mobilization. A total of 60 child restraint citations and warnings were also issued. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign ran from Monday, May 21 –through- Sunday, June 3 and encompassed the heavily traveled Memorial Day holiday weekend.
During the month of May 2012, seven people were killed in crashes on Nebraska roadways. The seven fatalities are the fewest during the month of May since record keeping began in 1937. Of the seven fatalities, five were killed in motor vehicles crashes and two involved motorcycles. Of the five people killed in motor vehicle crashes, two were not wearing seat belts.
Troopers and Communication Specialists put in overtime hours as part of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign thanks in part to a $29,550 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).
Nebraska’s Seat Belt law is a secondary law. Driver’s can be cited for this violation only if stopped for a separate offense. Violating Nebraska’s Seat Belt law carries a $25.00 fine, for each offense.
The following statistics reflect statewide activity by the Nebraska State Patrol during the “Click It or Ticket” enforcement (May 21-June 3):
| 407 Seat Belt citations & warnings | 60 Child Restraint citations & warnings |
| 75 Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrests | 99 Driving Under Suspension (DUS) |
| 1,748 Speeding | 69 No Proof of Insurance |
| 72 Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP) | 426 Motorists Assists |
Mitchell Man Arrested for Impersonating an Officer…Poorly
(Scottsbluff, Neb.)- A 25-year old Mitchell man is jailed on a charge of impersonating an officer after a call from a concerned driver on Interstate 80.
Around 6:30 p.m. (MDT), Sunday, June 3, a motorist called the Nebraska State Patrol to report that the driver of a gold Saturn with Nebraska plates, was tailgating another car, flashing its headlights and showing a badge. The vehicles were both westbound on Interstate 80.
A short time later a trooper stopped a vehicle matching the description headed westbound on I-80 in Cheyenne County. The driver of the vehicle Bobby E. O’Reiley, 25, Mitchell, was in possession of a security badge, along with a .22 caliber pistol and two cans of mace.
O’Reiley was taken into custody and lodged in the Cheyenne County Jail on a charge of impersonating an officer and no operator’s license. A female passenger in the vehicle was released.
North Platte Firefighters Respond to Blaze on 8th and Willow
NORTH PLATTE-(NORTH PLATTE POST)
Driving past 8th street you may have seen road closures due to a dangerous fire seen at 8th st and Willow in North Platte caused by a stove-top burner left on.
Temperatures in the high 80s made for a dangerous battle with the blaze sending smoke in the air alerting locals of the emergency. North Platte Firefighters responded to the call at 11:45AM Monday June 4th.
All three North Platte Fire Stations responded to the fire, as well as mutual aid from fire stations of Hershey and Stapleton. Two firefighters were sent to the hospital due to fire exhaustion. The Red Cross was on site with food and refreshments for the firefighters.
The firefighters did a “tremendous job under the conditions” says Assistant Chief Dennis Thompson of The North Platte Fire Department.
The house is being watched to prevent further burning from happening.
Fifth Man Arrested in Child Prostitution Case…Keep Up The Good Work!
(Lincoln, Neb.)- Investigators with the Nebraska Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force have arrested a fifth man in connection with a child prostitution case out of Buffalo County.
Brian McCarthy, 33, Lincoln, was taken into custody without incident Friday, June 1, by Nebraska State Patrol investigators, after his phone was found to contain multiple images of a 14- year old girl. The arrest is in connection with the child prostitution case out of Buffalo County involving an Upland woman.
McCarthy was lodged in the Lancaster County Jail on a charge of possession of child pornography.
The investigation into this case continues.
The Return of The Buffalo Bill Rodeo!
Excitement grows in North Platte near the Wild West Area for a rodeo event more than a Century old named after North Platte’s Buffalo Bill Cody.
The Annual Buffalo Bill Rodeo takes place June 13-16 at the Wild West Arena. The Annual Rodeo attracts fans that appreciate today’s new west and old west rodeo. Lincoln County Commissioner and former Lincoln County Sheriff Duane Deterding say s” Rodeo is my kind of sport”. Since 1981 Deterding has worked the security gate. “I loved every second of it” says Deterding.
This year at the Rodeo a video Replay screen will be seen by everyone joining in on the fun. The replay screen will bring the action closer to the fans. The busy runs, rides and sights will be replayed for the action hungry fans. The Replay screen will be seen on the east side of the arena.
The Buffalo Bill Rodeo not only brings in big name talent, big thrills, young cowboys, and world championships but introduces the beginning of the cowboy’s busy season!
The Rodeo takes place on June 13-16 at 8pm each night. Purchase your tickets online at nebraskalanddays.com ticket prices are $13 for adults and $7 for children. You can also call the NLD office at (888) 313-5606 purchase tickets at the gate.