Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Light south wind becoming south southeast 8 to 13 mph in the morning.
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln team has won a federal grant to develop a program that helps explain advances in biomedical research to the public.
The university is joining forces with children, science writers and multimedia developers to create the educational materials, which will be used nationwide. The project is funded by a five-year, $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Project leader Judy Diamond, the curator of the University of Nebraska Museum says the project aims to improve the public’s understanding of how the human body works.
A 53-year-old Omaha woman has been given 77 months in prison for selling methamphetamine.
Federal prosecutors say Julia Humphrey was convicted of conspiracy to distribute meth.
Humphrey must serve three years of supervised release after she leaves prison.
Prosecutors say she was arrested by Omaha police after she sold meth to a cooperating witness.
For what is believed to be the first time ever, North Platte takes on Lincoln Pius X tonight at Aldrich Field in Lincoln. Both teams are coming off opening losses – North Platte fell to Norfolk 27-6 while Pius X lost to Kearney 27-13. North Platte will hope to take better care of the football after turning the ball over six times in their opener. The Thunderbolts operate a power running attack and a versatile defense led by standout safeties Rex Raetz and Graham Ressiguie. (LISTEN LIVE to Bulldog football tonight on ESPN Radio 1410. Pregame coverage starts at 6:30 with the kickoff at 7.)
The Irish defense manhandled Kimball in their opening 28-0 win last week. Now they’ll look to show out for their home fans for the first time this year as Bridgeport comes calling. The visiting Bulldogs are also 1-0, having knocked off Dundy County-Stratton 18-0 last week.
The Hershey Panthers make their 2012 debut tonight as they trek to the panhandle to face Kimball. The Panthers have a senior class that is aiming to make a third straight playoff appearance for the first time in the program’s history. Their strength is in the offensive and defensive line, led by mountainous senior Logan Brown.
After knocking off rival Brady 28-16 last week, the Wildcats are faced with what should be another tough test tonight as they visit Arapahoe. The Warriors routed Franklin 48-13 in their opener last week and possess a fast-paced pistol offense which will hope to crack Maxwell’s experienced defense.
Wallace had an easy time with South Platte in their season opener last week, winning 68-6. Another one-sided affair could be on the docket for the Wildcats tonight as they travel to face Creek Valley. The Storm were beaten 72-14 by Potter-Dix last week. Wallace’s dual-threat quarterback John Marquart could be in for another big day.
The Sailors have dropped down to eight-man football this season, and will have a small and youthful roster to take their first cracks at the game this season. Tonight they host Overton, as good a program as there has been in eight man football in recent years. Overton is fresh off a 42-0 shutout of SMC last week.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – While Peyton Manning watched, Denver’s reserves pulled out a wild one in the desert.
Manning and the rest of the Broncos’ starters took the fourth game of the preseason off, and Denver got a 44-yard field goal from Matt Prater as the game ended to beat the Arizona Cardinals 16-13 on Thursday night.
Omar Bolden, a fourth-round draft pick from nearby Arizona State, returned a kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown to ignite a second-half comeback for Denver.
In contrast to the Broncos, Arizona used 10 starters on offense and 10 on defense in the game’s first few series. The Cardinals’ two candidates for starting quarterback, John Skelton and Kevin Kolb, did not play.
Cardinals first-round draft pick Michael Floyd made a spectacular 22-yard touchdown catch.
The wait for Husker football ends tomorrow afternoon, when the 2012 edition of the Big Red emerges from the Memorial Stadium tunnel to face Southern Miss. Husker head coach Bo Pelini said after yesterday’s practice that both he and his team are raring to go. “It’s always a little nerve-racking: it’s the first time out, you have some new guys in there,” Pelini said.”Especially in this situation, where you don’t have a lot of information on your opponent. I’m excited for this football team. I know our guys are looking forward to playing. They’re tired of hitting each other. At the end of the day, it’s about playing hard, flying to the football and playing with an attitude. I think our guys understand that.” Nebraska’s previous meeting against the Golden Eagles was one to forget; a stunning 21-17 loss in Lincoln in 2004. But the Huskers haven’t lost a home opener in 26 years. Saturday’s is scheduled for 2:30.
The North Platte Bulldog volleyball team split the first two matches of their season at the Sidney triangular last night. In their first match, the Bulldogs topped the host Red Raiders 25-17, 24-26, 25-16. Their second match saw them fall in two sets to Ogallala, 18 and 18. Freshman Allison Kuenle tallied 11 kills in the two matches to lead the Bulldog attack, and sophomore Jessy Hunt racked up a combined six stuff blocks. The Bulldogs play in a double triangular at Lincoln Southwest this Saturday.
The Colorado Rockies continue their six-game homestand tonight as they open a three-game series against the San Diego Padres. The Rockies wrapped up a stretch of 20 games in 20 days by taking two out of three games from the Los Angeles Dodgers. They won 13 of those 20 games, but the Padres come in playing even better, having won nine of their last ten. Alex White will start on the mound for the Rockies, opposing Padres left-hander Clayton Richard. First pitch in Denver is set for 7:40.
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Key Facts
Evacuations are in effect
West Ash Fire evacuations are in effect for the area west of the fire and include:
– Table Road east to Highway 385
– Country Club and Old Country Club Road east to Highway 385.
-Deadhorse Road north to Highway 20.
Pre-evacuation orders have been issued to residents on the east of Highway 385 of the West Ash
fire. Pre-evacuation orders mean residents are requested to be ready to evacuate thearea on short notice.
Douthit Fire Evacuations include:
– The Hudson Ming Bison Kill research and visitor center.
– Areas between Sand Creek Road and Rim Rock Road.
102 residences and 152 individuals are currently evacuated in addition to Chadron State Park and Pine Ridge Job Corp.
As of 9 a.m., Thursday, August 30, 2012, Highway 385 was open to one lane traffic with a pilot car from mile marker 160 to 167. For further information call 511 or visitwww.511.nebraska.gov/
Today’s fire activity is expected to have significant growth potential due to red flag conditions, Fire fighters will focus on reconning the fire: putting resources in place to start suppression efforts and structure protection.
Participating agencies include: The State of Nebraska, Nebraska National Forest, Nebraska State Forest, local volunteer fire departments, the Nebraska Park Service, Nebraska National Guard, Dawes and Sioux County Sheriff, Nebraska State Patrol and local municipalities.
Today’s forecast is calling for continued warmer, drier weather this afternoon. The extended forecast is for a warming and drying trend through the weekend.
Information about this and other fires can be found at www.inciweb.org
William Delane ‘Dee’ Greeley
William Delane ‘Dee’ Greeley, 59, of North Platte, NE died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.
Dee was born June 11, 1953, in Sutherland, NE to Delbert Theodore and Dorothy Arlene Pebley Greeley. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1971. He worked for Majors Service before joining the U.S. Navy in March 1973. Dee was discharged in December 1978 and returned to North Platte where he went to work for Paulsen’s and then Pepsi. He later started hauling gas for many different distributors.
On October 8, 1979, Dee married Katheryn Louise Stroud in North Platte. They lived in Sidney, NE from 1981 to 1986 then returned to North Platte where Dee continued to haul gasoline. He later drove over the road for Cornhusker Motor Line and bought his own truck which he drove for Cornhusker and Crete Trucking. He later went to work for Kwik Stop then Menard’s. Dee was a very hard worker. He also helped care for his mother and enjoyed being busy at home.
Dee is survived by his wife, Katheryn, of North Platte; two daughters, Heather (Greg) Smolik, of Minden, NE and Dezarae Greeley, of North Platte; a son, Joshua Greeley, of North Platte; four grandchildren, Liberty Greeley, David Smolik, Bradley Smolik and Skyler Probst; his parents; Delbert and Dorothy Greeley, father and mother-in-law, Harold and Cynthia Stroud, a brother, Dale (Linda) Greeley, all of North Platte; two brothers-in-law, Mike Scott, of Portland, OR and Roger Stroud, of North Platte; several nieces, nephews and other family.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Scott; his mother-in-law, Carol Stroud; and brother-in-law, Steve Stroud.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the North Platte Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Reeves officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com and memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
