July 2012 – Page 40 – North Platte Post Archive

Young hero keeps his cool in Elwood

Posted on July 13, 2012

ELWOOD, Neb. (AP) — An 11-year-old boy kept his cool so he could drive a pickup and call for someone to help his injured father in a south-central Nebraska pasture.

51-year-old Kendall Smith was driving an ATV on Wednesday while tending cattle in the Frontier County pasture. His son, Ty, was in a pickup nearby.

Smith’s wife and Ty’s mother, Michelle, told the station that Kendall crashed in a ravine and suffered a broken leg. He texted Ty, who drove down to talk to his dad, then drove back up to higher ground so he could use his cellphone to call for help.

Elwood Rescue paramedics responded, and Kendall Smith was taken to a hospital.

Michelle Smith says she and her husband consider their son a hero.

Heineman to unveil growth plan at governors’ meet

Posted on July 13, 2012

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman is scheduled to address governors from across the nation Friday with a plan to help their economies grow.

Heineman, the Republican chairman of the National Governors Association, will unveil his signature “Growing State Economies” plan at the group’s annual gathering in Williamsburg, Va.

Heineman told The Associated Press that the plan borrows from laws adopted by various states that have abandoned outdated regulations, helped entrepreneurs start their own businesses and nurtured companies with the most potential for growth.

The plan encourages states to connect public universities with private businesses for research projects involving medical devices, computers and other technology.

Heineman has served as chairman of the National Governors Association since July 2011. His one-year term ends Sunday.

Thursday Sports Wrap – Griffin Out of Olympics

Posted on July 13, 2012

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Los Angeles Clippers say Blake Griffin has torn cartilage in his left knee and will miss the Olympics. Griffin aggravated a left knee injury during the Olympic team’s training camp. The Clippers say he will require arthroscopic surgery but should be ready by for the opening of NBA training camps. Anthony Davis was added to the U.S. roster and was in uniform for Thursday’s opening exhibition game, a 113-59 victory over the Dominican Republic.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Indiana Pacers are sending point guard Darren Collison and wing player Dahntay Jones to the Dallas Mavericks for center Ian Mahinmi. That’s according to the agent for Jones. The Mavericks are adding 7-foot center Chris Kaman, a step forward for a team that failed to persuade guard Deron Williams to leave the Brooklyn Nets and play in his home town.

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) – Troy Matteson is the first-round leader at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. Matteson carded 10 birdies and no bogeys for a 10-under 61 that puts him three strokes ahead of Ricky Barnes.

LAKE ORION, Mich. (AP) – Tom Kite has set a USGA championship, nine-hole record with a 28 and finished at 5-under 65 to take the first-round lead at the U.S. Senior Open. Corey Pavin’s sixth birdie on his 17th hole pulled him into a tie atop the leaderboard, but a two-stroke penalty pushed him back to the pack after completing his first round. Bernhard Langer and Lance Ten Broeck share second at minus-4.

ATLANTA (AP) – Mets pitcher Dillon Gee will have surgery today in St. Louis to replace a portion of damaged artery, a procedure that could sideline him the rest of the season. The right-hander was released from a New York hospital Wednesday after undergoing a procedure to break up a blood clot in his pitching shoulder. Gee is 6-7 with a 4.10 ERA this season and compiled a 3.00 earned run average in 60 innings over his last nine starts.

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Coroner’s officials say Junior Seau’s family has donated some of his brain tissue for research amid questions about whether damage from his football career contributed to his decision to commit suicide. The 43-year-old former NFL linebacker shot himself in the chest at his Oceanside, Calif., home in May, less than 2 1/2 years after ending his Pro Bowl career.

Terroristic Threats send NP man to the Pokey

Posted on July 13, 2012July 13, 2012

North Platte Neb. (N.P.P.D.) On July 8^th, 2012 Deputies responded to the Welcome Inn, 4601 West Highway 30. It was reported a male subject had a gun and was pointing at another subject.

Upon arrival Deputies made contact with several subjects outside the motel. It was reported thirty seven year old Alejandro Mares had pointed a gun at another subject and said he was going to shoot him. Mr. Mares was located and detained while interviews were conducted with the victim and witness.

Deputies searched several areas and did locate a gun, it was identified by the victim as the one pointed at him. The weapon was a black semiautomatic BB gun; this type of gun is an exact replica of a real handgun. Mr. Mares was arrested and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center. Mr. Mares was charged with Terroristic Threats and Obstructing a Police Officer.

No Longer An Idol

Posted on July 13, 2012

Steven Tyler is done with American Idol after serving as a judge for two seasons on the hit Fox show. The Aerosmith frontman announced his departure on Thursday, explaining that he wanted to refocus on his music career.

Tyler said in a statement, “After some long . . . hard . . . thoughts, I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress American Idol before she boils my rabbit. I strayed from my first love, Aerosmith, and I’m back, but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I got two fists in the air and I’m kicking the door open with my band.”

Idol creator Simon Fuller said of his departure, “Steven Tyler is a real ‘Idol,’ a rock legend. If you had told me 10 years ago he would be a judge on AMERICAN IDOL, I would have thought it impossible. The fact that this became a reality and we had the pleasure of him gracing our stage for two seasons makes me very proud. I completely understand his desire to get back to his life as the singer in America’s greatest-ever rock band. AMERICAN IDOL will miss him!”

Tyler’s announcement came on the same day that Jennifer Lopez hinted she would step down from the show as well. Earlier on Thursday, Lopez told Natalie Morales that “I am thinking that it’s time for me to go.”

Kristin Chenoweth recovering from accident

Posted on July 13, 2012

Kristin Chenoweth has been released from the hospital a day after she was hit by a piece of equipment on the New York set of The Good Wife. Paramedics were called on Wednesday after the actress was knocked down and hit her head on the concrete.

On Thursday, her rep said, “Kristin has been released from the hospital and is home recovering. She thanks everyone for their prayers and well wishes.”

CBS acknowledged the accident as well, releasing a statement that said, “While filming a scene for The Good Wife in Brooklyn, a gust of wind blew a lighting silk out of place striking actress Kristin Chenoweth. All of us at the studio and the show are thinking about Kristin and wishing her a quick recovery.”

Sources on set said that Chenoweth was knocked unconscious after hitting the ground.

Taylor is Tops!

Posted on July 13, 2012

Taylor Swift tops yet another list. This time its Forbes‘ ranking of the 10 highest-paid celebrities under 30, and with her reported $57 million income over the last year, she easily slid into the Number One spot.

Taylor’s income can be partially broken down — in addition to her lucrative CoverGirl contract, Taylor reportedly earns $1 million per concert, and each one of her three studio albums has sold more than four million copies.

Taylor bested pop star Justin Bieber, who comes in in second place with $55 million.

The rest of the list is as follows:
3. Rihanna $53 million
4. Lady Gaga $53 million.
5. Katy Perry $45 million
6. Adele $35 million
7. Kristen Stewart $34.5
8. Lil Wayne $27 million
9. Taylor Lautner $26.5 million
10. Robert Pattinson $26.5 million

Ranchers can now collect roadside hay

Posted on July 13, 2012

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Ranchers statewide can now apply to collect roadside hay in Nebraska to help feed their livestock during the drought.

Gov. Dave Heineman issued an order Thursday expanding roadside haying to all 93 counties. The program is also now open to all Nebraska residents, not just adjoining landowners.

Under roadside haying, the state stops mowing along state roads and allows producers to harvest the forage for their livestock.

More information about roadside haying is available online at www.roads.ne.gov/hay .

Samantha Eyten sentenced in Dog Kennel Case

Posted on July 13, 2012July 13, 2012

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — The last person to be sentenced in the North Platte kids-in-a-kennel case also has been given probation.

25-year-old Samantha Eyten was given a year of probation when she was sentenced Thursday in Lincoln County Court Thursday. She had pleaded no contest to misdemeanor child abuse and false imprisonment.

Last October police were called to the residence shared by Eyten, her husband, Bryson Eyten, Lacy Beyer and Ashly Clark. Officers found Clark’s two boys were sleeping in a wired-shut kennel inside the filthy trailer home.

Bryson Eyten and Lacy Beyer each were sentenced in June to a year of probation.

Clark was given two years of probation when she was sentenced on July 2.

Billionaire returns to television

Posted on July 13, 2012

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett will be back on business-oriented cable network Friday morning.

Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman and CEO is scheduled to appear on Bloomberg television for two hours Friday from 7-9 a.m. Central.

Buffett appeared on CNBC on Thursday and made headlines with his comments on the economy.

He says the overall U.S. economy has been slowing down in the past two months. Buffett says residential housing is improving, but that’s not enough to offset the weakness elsewhere.

Buffett is in Sun Valley, Idaho, attending the annual conference hosted by investment banker Allen & Co. that attracts Wall Street and media moguls.