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Month: July 2012

Clark pleads No Contest- 2 years probation in return

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North Platte (AP) The mother of two boys police found locked in a dog kennel will serve two years of probation after pleading no contest to felony child abuse.

23-year-old Ashly Clark changed her plea on Monday. Several other charges were dropped.
Prosecutors made deals with Clark and three other defendants in the case after a judge ruled that some of what they told investigators couldn’t be used as evidence.

Police say they found Clark’s two boys sleeping in a wired-shut kennel last October inside a filthy home.
Last week, 22-year-old Lacy Beyer and 26-year-old Bryson Eyten pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges and received one year of probation.
Similar charges are pending against 25-year-old Samantha Eyten, who is due in court on July 12.

Fischer pleads not guilty

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HERSHEY, Neb. (AP) — A Hershey woman once accused of playing a role in her husband’s alleged sexual assault of children has pleaded not guilty to different charges of child sexual assault.

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Local media reports that Deanna Fischer pleaded not guilty Monday in Lincoln County District Court to three counts of sexual assault of a child.

Investigators say Fischer sexually assaulted a 5-year-old girl in 2005. She was also charged last week with fondling a young boy several years ago. Fischer faces trial on the charges in October.

In November, a separate child abuse charge against Fischer was dropped. She’d been accused in that case of not stopping her husband from sexually assaulting children. Authorities say Daniel Fischer committed suicide after he was charged.

Semi Crash on Highway 30 Claims Two Lives

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(Silver Creek, Neb.)– An early morning crash involving three semi trailer trucks has claimed two lives and closed a portion of U.S. Highway 30 near Silver Creek

The crash occurred just after 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, four miles west of Silver Creek on U.S. Highway 30, when a westbound semi crossed the centerline clipping an eastbound semi.   The westbound semi, then struck a second eastbound semi head-on. The two trucks then burst into flames.

The male driver of the westbound semi and the male driver of the second eastbound semi were killed in the crash.  The male driver of the first eastbound semi was not injured. The names of the two men killed in the crash are not being released pending notification of family.

U.S. Highway 30 is expected to remain closed through the noon hour on Tuesday, July 3 as the crash investigation and clean-up continues. Traffic is being detoured westbound at Silver Creek onto Highway 39.  Eastbound traffic is being detoured at the Highway 92 junction.

Firework stands experiencing slow business (POLL)

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HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — Operators of some Nebraska fireworks stands are saying business is slow this year due in part to the July Fourth holiday falling in the middle of the week and the dry conditions creating a fire hazard.

Local media says that some church groups, soccer teams and others seeking to raise money by selling fireworks are disappointed this year.

For the past seven years, Hastings College athletics have used fireworks as a fundraiser to help pay for travel expenses, food, hotels, and new uniforms.

Corey Miller, assistant men’s soccer coach says so far this year sales haven’t been booming.

He thinks it’s the middle-of-the week holiday and dry weather prompting officials to discourage fireworks.

Grand Island Fire Captain Randy Iverson says his department fought six fireworks-related fires over the weekend.

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Child pornography host busted

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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A Grand Island man has been sentenced to six years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for distribution of child pornography.

The U.S. attorney’s office says 31-year-old Arik Lemburg was charged after a computer crimes task force investigator identified Lemburg’s computer as one offering child pornography to others for download.

A search warrant was issued in November 2010. Investigators say they found more than 2,700 videos of young children.

During the investigation Lemburg told investigators he had child pornography on his computer.

Monday Sports Wrap – Brooklyn Nets Make Big Splash, Sharapova Upset at Wimbledon

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UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to deal All-Star guard Joe Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets for five players and a draft pick, and Atlanta will send forward Marvin Williams to the Utah Jazz for guard Devin Harris. A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that Atlanta will receive guards Anthony Morrow, Jordan Farmar and DeShawn Stevenson and forwards Jordan Williams and Johan Petro, along with a draft pick Brooklyn received from Houston in a prior deal.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Less than two weeks after guiding his team to the NBA Finals, Scott Brooks has signed a multiyear extension to return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Terms were not disclosed but other media outlets reported the deal was for four years at more than $4 million per season.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – B.J. Upton and Carlos Pena homered and the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of Mark Teixeira’s (teh-SHEHR’-uhz) first error of the season to beat the New York Yankees 4-3. After pinch hitter Brooks Conrad’s RBI double tied the game in the seventh inning, Teixeira misplayed Elliot Johnson’s sharp grounder over first base for his first error in 671 chances this year, enabling Conrad to score the go-ahead run.

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) – A wet and wild Monday at Wimbledon saw top-seed and world No.1 Maria Sharapova fall to 15th seed Sabine Lisicki (suh-BEEN’ lih’-SIH’-kee), 6-4, 6-3. Third seed Roger Federer defeated Xavier Malisse (mah-LEES’) 7-6, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3, but only after he left the court for a few minutes during the first set because of a back problem.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Dara Torres has come up short in her bid to make it to the Olympics for a sixth time. The 45-year-old Torres finished fourth in the final of the 50-meter freestyle Monday night, her only event at the U.S. swimming trials, and said afterward her storied Olympic career is over.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – There’s good news for fans of the New Jersey Devils as Martin Brodeur (mahr-TAN broh-DYOOR’) is coming back. His agent confirmed with The Associated Press that the 40-year old goaltender has signed a new two-year contract. Brodeur is the NHL’s all-time winningest goaltender. The Devils also re-signed Brodeur’s backup, Johan Hedberg.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
L.A. Angels 3, Cleveland 0
Minnesota 6, Detroit 4
Kansas City 11, Toronto 3
Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Yankees 3
Oakland 6, Boston 1
Seattle 6, Baltimore 3

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 11, Houston 2
Chicago Cubs 4, Atlanta 1
Milwaukee 6, Miami 5
St. Louis 9, Colorado 3
San Diego 6, Arizona 2
Cincinnati 8, L.A. Dodgers 2

Nebraska Book Co. jumps out of bankruptcy

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The holding company for Nebraska Book Co. has emerged from bankruptcy as a smaller company with less debt.

The company restructured $450 million in debt and sold off 56 of its off-campus college book stores.

Nebraska Bookstore emerges from bankruptcy with about $210 million debt and ownership of 250 stores. Its textbook division serves more than 2,500 bookstores.

Nebraska Bookstore will now be a privately held company, and its largest shareholder is Mast Capital of Boston. There are more than 15 other shareholders with a stake in the firm.

Police respond to a call at a North Platte business

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North Platte, Neb.(Lincoln County Sheriffs Office)-  On July 1st 2012 at 5:21 pm, Deputies were asked to respond to Nebraska Rolloff and Sanitation located on East Phillip Avenue, North Platte, NE.   It was reported a subject would not leave the business and was  threatening the owner with a knife. 

 

Deputies arrive and located 29 year old Jared M. Clawson outside the business.   Mr. Clawson did not have a shirt on and was in an excited state.   Mr. Clawson quickly turned over his knife to the Deputies and he was detained.   Deputies discovered the business was broken into and Mr. Clawson’s property was inside.

 

Upon speaking with Mr. Clawson he claimed he owned the property.   Deputies discovered he did not own the property and was from Arlington, TN.   Mr. Clawson was arrested and placed in the Lincoln County Detention Center for Terroristic Threats, Burglary and Trespassing.     Extensive damage was done to the buisness, the investigation continues.

Peru State College receives pledge for renovations

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PERU, Neb. (AP) — Two brothers who created a chain of interstate truck stops have pledged $500,000 to renovate a football stadium at Peru State College.

Lee and Bill Sapp of the Sapp Bros. Travel Centers offered the donation for the Oak Bowl Stadium renovation project. Officials say the pledge represents the largest non-estate gift in the college’s history.

The brothers are making the donation to honor their mother, Emilie Hubka Sapp, and sisters Veloura Sapp Barnard and Zelma Sapp Drake. All attended Peru State and taught in Nebraska country schools.

The project is also expected to receive $7.5 million from the state, which lawmakers and Gov. Dave Heineman approved this year. Peru State is required to raise private money for the project to qualify for the available state aid.

July 3

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DEMI LOVATO STILL SINGLE: Demi Lovato is insisting that her and One Direction’s Niall Horan are not dating. Demi said, “No, I’m not with him. He’s really sweet and he’s one of my really good friends now. But I’m single at the moment. And I plan to be for a long time because I need to focus on my career and myself and my well-being before I think about getting in a relationship with anyone.”

MARIAH CAREY HONORS WHITNEY HOUSTON: Over the weekend Mariah Carey honored Whitney Houston with a speech at the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Whitney said, “The first time I heard Whitney’s voice, I was mesmerized like the rest of the world. Just an unknown, budding singer myself, I was captivated by the power in her range, the richness of her tone and her unique ability to wrap a lyric in emotion. We’ll always have that voice we all fell in love with. She inspired us all.”

JOSH LUCAS WELCOMES SON: Josh Lucas is a father. Us Weekly reported that the actor and his wife Jessica welcomed their first child on Friday (June 29th). The couple have named their baby boy Noah Rev Maurer. Josh and Jessica tied the knot this past March while Jessica was pregnant.

GIULIANA RANCIC COULD MISS BABY’S BIRTH: Giuliana Rancic’s job might cause her to miss the birth of her son. The TV host, who is expecting her first child via gestational surrogate, is hoping that the baby is late so that there’s no conflict. She told the Today show, “The baby is due the end of August, and I wrap at the Olympics [in London] on August 11. So we are going to be on standby.” However, she noted, “We think it’s going to be OK. The doctor assured us. He thinks maybe even early September the baby will come.”

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH ASHTON AND MILA? Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher won’t define their relationship — but they’re not being shy about the affection they have for one another. Although the formerThat 70s Show costars won’t confirm rumors of a romance, they were spotted showing major PDA during a weekend lunch in Los Angeles. A witness told Us Weekly, “They were seated on a couch on the same side of the table and Mila was running her hands through Ashton’s hair. She had her elbow resting on his back and couldn’t stop playing with his hair and rubbing his shoulders. He leaned in and whispered to her and kissed her cheek. They were holding hands.” Insiders say that the two are in fact dating — but their relationship is not exclusive.

JOSIE MARAN GIVES BIRTH: Josie Maran welcomed her second daughter on Sunday (July 1st) in Pennsylvania. The model/actress tweeted news of the birth, but her rep said that Maran and her husband Ali Alborzi are still undecided on a name. The couple also has a six-year-old daughter named Rumi Joon.

BRISTOL PALIN’S REALITY SHOW IS A BOMB: Bristol Palin’s reality show is a dud. RadarOnline.com reported that Lifetime is considering pulling Bristol Palin: Life’s A Tripp because it’s ratings are so low. The show debuted to just 726,000 viewers, with the audience shrinking to 586,000 and then 426,000 viewers. The network has already shifted the show from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. — airing after a repeat of the hit Dance Moms.

‘BACHELORETTE’ SHAKES UP FINALE FORMAT: The Bachelor franchise is shaking up protocol. Us Weekly reported that for the first time, The Bachelorette’s After the Rose special will air live after the finale — instead of the pre-taped episodes that usually follow the show. The July 22nd finale also marks the first time in seven years that ABC has moved the finale to a different night of the week — in this case, from Monday to Sunday night. In less than a month, audiences will find out if Emily Maynard gave the last rose to Arie, Chris, Jef or Sean.

HBO RENEWS ‘THE NEWSROOM’ AND ‘TRUE BLOOD’: HBO has renewed its new drama The Newsroom after less than a month on the air. The Aaron Sorkin show drew 2.1 million viewers for its series premiere — which is big compared to another freshman offering, Girls — which drew only 1.1 million. The network also revealed that they’ve ordered a sixth season of True Blood.

PARIS HILTON SAYS NO TO BRAVO: Paris Hilton actually turned down a chance to appear on television. RadarOnline.com reported that the producers of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills asked Hilton to appear alongside her two aunts, Kyle and Kim Richards on the season that is currently being filmed, but she had to decline because she’ll be out of the country. A source told Radar, “Producers were hopeful Paris would be able to be a part of the finale, which they could have promoted and publicized. Paris definitely would have greatly bolstered the ratings for the finale, but, her schedule just couldn’t accommodate it. Paris’ aunts, Kim and Kyle also wanted her to be on the show, but they completely understand.”

 

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