Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bob Kerrey is seeking to secure a date for a televised debate — with someone other than his Republican opponent.
Kerrey has for weeks taken GOP U.S. Senate candidate Deb Fischer to task for not accepting an invitation from Fox News for the two to debate. On Wednesday, Kerrey sent a letter to “Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace offering to appear even if Fischer won’t. Kerrey proposes instead to debate anti-tax activist Grover Norquist, noting that Fischer has signed Norquist’s pledge to not raise taxes.
Fischer’s campaign spokesman, Daniel Keylin, responded he finds it interesting that Kerrey hasn’t criticized Sen. Ben Nelson for signing the same pledge, and that Kerrey “is clearly trying to deflect attention from his taxing record.”
An Omaha man has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for his unauthorized use of a military-issued gas card.
United States Attorney Deborah Gilg says that 32-year-old Terrell Smith was sentenced Wednesday in Lincoln federal court for use of an unauthorized access device. He must also pay restitution of nearly $23,000.
Federal authorities say the Nebraska Air National Guard noticed in October that the credit card assigned to a National Guard recruiter was being used at gas stations in north Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa, to buy large quantities of gas.
The FBI and General Services Administration determined that Smith repeatedly used the card to put $22,882 worth of gas into his car and into the cars of friends.
Tonight on ESPN Radio 1410 it’s the season debut of North Platte Bulldog volleyball. The Bulldogs trek west to Sidney to participate in a triangular. They’ll take on the host Red Raiders at 5 PM. Then at 6, it’s the first of North Platte’s three scheduled matches this season against perennial powers Ogallala. The Bulldogs bring back six starters from last year’s team and will aim to improve on that squad’s 13-19 record. Coverage of Bulldog volleyball on ESPN Radio 1410 begins at 4:45 tonight.
The North Platte Community College Lady Knights were swept in three sets by the Hastings College JV last night in Hastings. A tight first set saw the Broncos edge out a 25-23 win. The Broncos then dominated the second set 25-10 before surpassing the Lady Knights late in a 25-23 win in the third set to close out the match. Whitney Smith, a sophomore from Wallace, had six kills to lead the Lady Knights in the defeat. The Lady Knights drop to 4-2 on the season. They’ll play four matches in two days at a tournament in Colby, Kansas this Friday and Saturday.
Sophmore Brooke Henry from Loup City served consecutive aces in the opening set, and they are last night’s Play of the Game.
The Huskers are two days away from opening their season. They’re aiming to extend their home opener winning streak to 27 years as they host Southern Miss. Nebraska’s defensive coaches have repeatedly cited the speed of the Golden Eagles as a chief concern entering Saturday. The visitors have dynamic playmakers at running back in Kendrick Hardy and at wide receiver in Tracy Lampley. The Huskers expect to play in a nickel defensive package almost exclusively, with Ciante Evans manning the nickel back position.
Husker kicker Brett Maher received preseason first-team All-American honors from ESPN yesterday. The senior from Kearney is the reigning Big Ten Kicker of the Year and Punter of the Year, the first time a kicker had taken home both honors in the conference since 2001. He had previously been named a second-team All-American by Athlon.
The Denver Broncos wrap up their preseason schedule tonight in Phoenix against the Arizona Cardinals. Peyton Manning will sit out the game, allowing Caleb Hanie and rookie Brock Osweiler to battle it out for the backup QB spot. It’s also the last chance for borderline players to make their impression before the Broncos will have to cut their roster down to 53 players by Friday. ESPN Radio 1410 has the broadcast of tonight’s game. Pregame coverage starts at 8:05 with the kickoff at 10.
A nine-run deficit proved too much to overcome for the Colorado Rockies, who were denied a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-8 loss at Coors Field yesterday. The Rockies rallied for seven runs in the eighth inning after falling behind 10-1, but they would get no closer. Chris Nelson had three hits and Tyler Colvin drove in two runs to lead the Rockies offensively. The Rockies have an off day today after playing 20 games in 20 days, and going 13-7 in that stretch. They open a three-game home series against San Diego on Friday night.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb- Once you’re on the radar it’s easy to get caught, even more if you don’t stay low. Officers from North Platte Police Department arrested 26-year-old Sophia Boe on August 28th but events leading to arrest began over a month ago. Here’s how it went down.
On July 16th around 6PM an Officer from the NPPD responded to West 9th street on a report of an uncontrollable juvenile. The minors guardian claimed their “juvenile” refused to come home, and was possibly using illicit drugs. Investigation by officers determined that the juvenile had used illicit drugs, a search warrant was obtained to find the source of the drugs.
A release from Officer Rodney Brown says two suspects were identified as 21-year-old Dustin Dowhower and 26-year old Sophia Boe. A search warrant was obtained and utilized at the Prairie Townhouse Apartments, at that time Dowhower was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to deliver, also a Legend Drug Violation. However Boe was not present and an arrest warrant was issued.
DUSTIN DOWHOWER
A month later on August 16th at about 3:30 in the morning Officers from the NPPD responded to Kwik-Stop on E 4th Street, over the report of a juvenile being assaulted. Officers found out the assault happened near the Poplar Street Viaduct shortly before the complaint. After a talk with the victim the Officer learned that Sophia Boe had struck the juvenile many times, took their cell phone, and threatened them. Officers determined there was probable cause to arrest Boe for Tampering with a Witness, Assault – 3rd Degree and Robbery. Boe was not found at the time.
On August 28th at about 7:30 AM an Officer from the NPPD responded to the Kwik-Stop at 902 North Jeffers after a report was made on two shop lifters. The employees luckily knew who the suspects were, Sophia Boe and a male suspect named Seth Jackson. The two had stolen grocery items, then left the area. Investigation determined there was probable cause to arrest Boe and Jackson for Theft by Shoplifting.
Officers spent a good part of the day searching for Boe and Jackson. At this point Boe was wanted for robbery, assault, tampering with a witness incident and multiple drug charges on-top of shoplifting.
Seth Jackson
Jackson was found and arrested for 2nd Offense Shop lifting, Assault 3rd degree, then booked in Lincoln County Detention Center. The release from Officer Brown says “The assault charge came as a result of a disturbance complaint Officers responded to during the search for the suspects in the 600 block of East 12th. Following an investigation at that location Officers determined there was probable cause to arrest Jackson for Assault 3rd Degree and Boe for Criminal Mischief.“
Finally, Boe was successfully found hiding at a home in the 2600 block of Anna. She was taken into custody and jailed in the Lincoln County Detention Center for Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Meth), Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Legend Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with a Witness, Robbery, Assault 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief, and Theft by Shoplifting.
School officials in Nebraska are concerned about how a young boy signs his name.
Hunter Spanjer is a 3-year-old deaf preschooler in Grand Island, Nebraska and School officials have complained that the deaf boy’s sign name – “Hunter” – resembles a gun. They want him to change the sign for his name, because his sign language name could be confused for a gun by other children.
Hunter’s father, Brian Spanjer, says, “He’s deaf, and his sign name, they say, is a violation of their weapons policy.
Grand Island Public Schools have since said that they are not requiring any current student with a hearing impairment to change his or her sign language name.
Jerry Lienemann , 71, of North Platte passed away August 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 20, 1940 to Suntke & Helen (Wilcox) Lienemann at Bassett, Nebraska. Jerry graduated from North Platte High School in 1958 and attended Kearney State College for two years. He served in the U.S. Reserves at Ft. Gordon, Georgia and Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He married Jane Hipwell at North Platte and they had three sons. He worked at Goodyear, Metropolitan Life, and Joe Dye Ford where he retired in 1998 as General Manager. Jerry married Linda Kirts on January 16, 1980. He enjoyed fishing, collecting, was a voracious reader, and especially cherished his family. Jerry is survived by his three sons, Mike (Marni) Lienemann of Scottsbluff, Eric (Carrie) Lienemann, and Scott (Cherish) Lienemann, all of North Platte, one brother Dennis (Judy) Lienemann of Murrells Inlet, SC., his grandchildren, Jason, MaKenzie, Taylin, and Brodie. Step children, Doug (Lori) Kirts and Elizabeth Stocksdale, step-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Karci, Aaron, Emily, his nephews, Garth and Chris and his furry companions, Jake & Max. Jerry was preceded by his parents, wife, Linda and grandson, Shane Lienemann. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. There will be a Life Celebration where the family will receive friends on Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorials suggested to the Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund, c/o Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation at 120 North Dewey, North Platte. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so at Carpenter Memorial Chapel on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30 to 5 p.m.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bob Kerrey is seeking to secure a date for a televised debate — with someone other than his Republican opponent.
School officials in Nebraska are concerned about how a young boy signs his name.