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Month: October 2012

Man Sentenced For Raping Boy Age 9 While Home Alone

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A 42-year-old man has been given 30 to 35 years in prison for raping a 9-year-old boy in Hastings.

A jury convicted Luis Gonzalez-Hernandez in May of first-degree sexual assault of a child. He was sentenced on Monday.

The boy testified that Gonzalez-Hernandez was staying with the boy’s family in Hastings in September last year. The boy says he was home alone with Gonzalez-Hernandez when the man grabbed him, carried him into a spare bedroom and raped him.

The boy says his mother came home and found the two of them in bed together.

Gonzalez-Hernandez testified that he had fallen asleep that day and awoke to find the naked boy in bed with him.

Weather: WINDY Cake On The Hairspray, 50 mph Gusts Possible

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Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 32 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Very windy, with a northwest wind 24 to 29 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

Lady Knights Face Central in Road Test (LISTEN LIVE on ESPN Radio 1410)

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Tonight on ESPN Radio 1410, it’s North Platte Community College volleyball. It’s the final Region IX Division II match of the regular season as the Lady Knights travel to Columbus to take on Central Community College. The Lady Knights are in the midst of a strong finishing kick to their season, having won six of their last seven matches. Coverage begins with the pregame show at 5:45, followed by the opening serve at 6 PM.

Husker Defense Prepares for Speedy Northwestern Offense

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To get the second half of their season started on a high note, the Huskers will need a much-improved performance from their much-maligned defense. When Nebraska takes on Northwestern on Saturday they’ll have to cope with the Wildcats’ speedy backfield of quarterback Kain Colter and running back Venric Mark. Colter’s more than a quarterback in the Wildcats attack – he’s lined up as a wide receiver and been a favorite target of backup quarterback Trevor Siemian. Last season, Colter came up large for the Wildcats in a 28-25 upset of the Huskers in Lincoln, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for a score. Husker defensive coordinator John Papuchis told the press after yesterday’s practice that there’s no denying that stopping Colter is the main goal of his unit. Saturday’s game at Ryan Field kicks off at 2:30.

No. 4 Huskers Face Iowa

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The fourth-ranked Husker volleyball team takes the floor for a rare midweek game tonight, taking on Iowa in Iowa City. The Huskers ride a seven-game winning streak into tonight’s match, having beaten Minnesota and Wisconsin at home over the weekend. Nebraska is 14-0 all-time against Iowa, with a pair of three-set wins against the Hawkeyes last season. First serve at Carver-Hawkeye Arena is scheduled for 7 PM.

Broncos LB Williams Begins Second Part of Suspension

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One suspension for Denver Broncos linebacker DJ Williams is complete. A second is just beginning. Williams was allowed to return to team facilities yesterday to work out after serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. He now begins serving a three-game ban after a violation of the league’s substance-abuse policy, which allows team contact. Williams is allowed to return as an active player for Denver’s Week 11 game at Carolina.

Giambi to Interview for Rockies Manager Job

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The Colorado Rockies will indeed interview Jason Giambi for their vacant managerial position. Giambi, who has played for the Rockies since late in the 2009 season, has expressed interest in the job, saying he would retire as a player if given the opportunity. The 41 year-old Giambi has spent 18 years as a major leaguer. The Rockies have also said they are now looking at external candidates for the position. Bench coach Tom Runnells has already interviewed. Current Triple-A manager Stu Cole is no longer a candidate.

Joan Lee Anderson

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Joan Lee Anderson, Age 86 of North Platte, passed away October 15, 2012 at Centennial Park Retirement Village as a result of complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was born August 17, 1926 to John and Margaret (Blaise) Lamplaugh in North Platte, NE. She graduated from North Platte High School. She married Levi S. Anderson, Jr. in 1946 and they moved to Paxton and started a sand and gravel business. The family had a short stint in Scottsbluff, NE, running another sand and gravel business. They moved back to Paxton, then to Sutherland, where she was a beloved and fair administrator of the Sutherland Nursing Home for 26 years, where she continued working even when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1981. Joan was a member of the following local organizations: Altrusa, Elks Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Moose Lodge, and St. Pat’s Altar Society. She moved to Centennial Retirement Center in 2005, initially in assisted living, then into the skilled nursing center where she remained until her death.
Joan was never demanding, but modest with a subtle sense of humor. She would be your best friend, yet knew she was your mother and let you know it! She never asked anything from anyone; was quiet and demure, even in her last days. She didn’t want any pain relief; she always said she was fine until her last breath.
Joan is survived by her daughter Sherry (Rick) Keuter of North Platte; sons Levi S. III (Joyce) Anderson of North Platte, Rick L. (Sue) Anderson of Sutherland; ten grandchildren Heidi Weizel, Eric Anderson, Seth Anderson, Erin Anderson, Justy (Brian) Linden, Riley (Cinta) Anderson, Lucas (Brandi) Anderson, Rick (Erica) Keuter, Ryan Keuter, Josh (Paz) Rouse; and fourteen great grandchildren.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents and step-dad Freddie Hankins; husband Levi S. Anderson Jr.; daughter Linda (Anderson) Johnston; and grandson Devin Weizel.
The family wishes to thank relatives and friends for all their prayers and support during this difficult time. The family would also like to thank the wonderful staff of Centennial Park Skilled Nursing for their dedication and service.
A memorial has been established to the National Parkinson Foundation and on line condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake service will be Friday October 19, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at the same location with Reverend James Golka officiating. Inurnment will follow Mass at the North Platte Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

NSP Finds Huge Huge Huge Pay Day Amount Of Meth

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Two California men face drug charges in Nebraska after a traffic stop on Interstate 80 led state troopers to over $500,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in a spare tire.

The patrol says a trooper stopped a westbound car for following too close on Monday near the Utica interchange. A search turned up 12 packages of meth, which weighed over 17 pounds.

The driver, Fausto Jacques Jr., of Chula Vista, Calif., and a passenger, Francisco Frias-Felix, of San Ysidro, Calif., were booked in the Seward County jail on a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Their cases on not on the online court system, and it’s unclear if they have an attorney.

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