The Denver Broncos have largely stayed clear of the injury bug through two weeks of the regular season. One of their few injured players, cornerback Chris Harris, was hopeful to return to action this week, but sat out yesterday’s practice. Harris sprained his ankle in the season opening game and was inactive in Monday night’s loss to Atlanta, with Tony Carter deputizing for him at nickleback. Guard Chris Kuper is back to on-field conditioning as he recovers from a broken forearm. The Broncos don’t expect him back to practice for another week at least.
Month: September 2012
Omaha Central’s Agau Spurns Huskers For Louisville
One of the most highly-touted prep basketball players ever to play in the state of Nebraska has chosen his college destination. Omaha Central standout Akoy Agau committed to Louisville yesterday, after Cardinals coach Rick Pitino made a visit to Agau’s home. Agau, a 6’9” post player, has led the Eagles to the last three Class A state championships. He had considered Nebraska and took an official visit to meet with new coach Tim Miles this summer, but ultimately opted to head east.
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#1 The facebook page tells it all. Trying to highlight landlords who refuse to keep properties in safe and sanitary condition. Also some information for low income or disabled homeowners for help to get assistance with their home repairs. Post your favorite housing picture with an address, and it will be published to the page with the owner of record’s name. https://www.facebook.com/
#2 Are they ever going to be done tearing up Jeffers? GRrrrrrrrrrr
#3 I fear the well being of the children are not fore most in of the board members concerns.. Their own children….but not any one else’s. Covering someones dispicable, self centered choice is.
#4 The maxwell school board decided to take no action st this time….lame. No they would not publicly discuss it. They did invite the public to go one at
#5 North Plattes Mcdonalds is disgusting !
#6 Interesting the North Platte Telegraph shut off the comment section concerning the Maxwell High School story..wonder why?
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Rail Fest Attracts World-Wide Audience
North Platte, Neb.– Helping the Union Pacific Railroad celebrate its 150th anniversary, North Platte Rail Fest attracted near record numbers. “Our best estimates are that Rail Fest attracted 15,000 railfans over the three-day celebration,” said Ginger Ady of the North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “We spent the early part of the week polling each individual event organizer and calling the area hotels and attractions to get their attendance numbers.”
What those numbers show is that the North Platte Rail Fest continues to grow in popularity. According to Original Town President and Rail Fest Chairman David Harrold, “All of the events, whether geared for locals like the UP Family Day events or the Bailey Yard tours that attract Railfans from across the world, grew in attendance in 2012.”
Rail Fest’s national and international appeal can be seen in the fact that visitors were logged from 33 states and 11 foreign countries. According to Ady, “Rail Fest’s promotion campaign was hugely effective this year. Railfans saw our advertisements in dedicated rail-related magazines such as Trains and Model Railroader, and historic publications such as True West. Many such as Yoshitaka from Tokyo and Claudio from Buenos Aires made the trip to the United States specifically to visit Rail Fest in North Platte.”
All of this comes at a time of year when the travel season is on the decline, known as a “shoulder” season within the industry. “Events that come after Labor Day are very good for the North Platte economy,” said Ady. “Because of the busy Interstate 80, visitors to summer events can sometimes find it difficult to find rooms, and end up paying a premium price. In September, occupancy drops and these visitors fill rooms that otherwise might remain empty.”
The impact could be seen all over the area, as many of the railfans stayed for multiple days so they could photograph trains throughout Union Pacific’s corridor through Lincoln County. “Communities from Brady to Sutherland saw railfans stopping to watch the trains at different vantage points,” said Harrold. “Railfans don’t just want to see one train, they want to see them all.”
Plans are already underway to organize Rail Fest 2013, which has already been named one of the American Bus Association’s Top 100 Events in North America, scheduled for September 20, 21 and 22.
Wallace Wildcat Sports Update – September 19
The Wallace Wildcats have had a great first half to their football season, going 3-1. Head coach Gary Hager thinks the second half can be every bit as successful. The Hayes Center graduate is also excited for this weekend’s game against his alma mater. Also, the Lady Wildcats keep believing they can turn their season around. Check out this week’s Wallace Wildcat sports update!
Hershey Panther Sports Update – September 19
The Hershey Panthers have suffered two close losses in a row on the gridiron, but they’re still very positive about the rest of their season. Head coach Ryan Smith says his defense has come a long way and that his offense will catch up soon enough. Also, Lady Panther volleyball wants to get back to their winning ways as well. It’s all right here in this week’s Hershey Panther sports update!
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Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Two With Active Warrants
On Monday September 17th a traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals who both had active arrest warrants and the discovery of a stolen vehicle reported missing.
Around 9:30am an officer from the North Platte Police Department stopped a vehicle near Rodeo Rd. and N. Sycamore where the officer noticed the passenger 24-year-old Shane Melton.
Melton was wanted for his involvement in an injury accident on August 8th where he allegedly fled the scene on foot leaving his disabled vehicle. Officers had probable cause to arrest Melton for Driving Under Suspension, Leaving the Scene Injury Accident and No Proof of Ownership or Insurance. Melton also had one out-of-county warrant from Stapleton.
The operator of the vehicle 24-year-old Michael Stone of Sugar Creek, MO had seven active Lincoln County warrants. Upon investigation the officer learned that the stopped vehicle was stolen and reported missing
by a female who lives in Missouri.
Officers found multiple controlled substances during a search of the vehicle.
Officers had probable cause to arrest Stone for Possession of Stolen Property a class three felony and Possession of Control Substance a class five felony.
Both Melton and Stone were jailed in the Lincoln County Detention Center.
Dean “Bud” Eldon Wood
Dean “Bud” Eldon Wood, 81, of Kearney, died Sept. 18, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Broken Bow. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 21, at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney with the Rev. Duane Duley officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at the Sumner Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m.