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Scorching Heat Breaks Nebraska and Iowa Records

record-heatLess than two weeks ago, it snowed in some parts of Nebraska and Iowa.

On Tuesday it seemed white hot in some parts of Nebraska and Iowa, as record heat baked the states.

It hit 100 before 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lincoln Airport, breaking the 1915 record of 96 degrees.

Officials say Tuesday’s high was 101 in Omaha, 102 in Grand Island, 103 in Norfolk and 108 in Tekamah.

In Iowa, the high hit 106 in Sioux City, 102 in Carroll and 100 in Denison and Harlan.

The high of 96 in Waterloo broke the record of 94 set in 1932.

The National Weather Service says the 94 in Des Moines broke the record of 93 set on May 14, 1988.

Lower temperatures are expected for the highs on Wednesday.

Lawyers: Ohio Kidnapping Suspect Will Plead Not Guilty

Ariel Castro
Ariel Castro

(AP) — The attorneys for a Cleveland man accused of keeping three women in captivity for about a decade say he will plead not guilty.

Attorneys Craig Weintraub and Jay Schlachet tell WKYC-TV that suspect Ariel Castro has been portrayed as a “monster” in the media, and after meeting with him Tuesday they don’t see him that way.

Weintraub says it’s unfair and offensive that “the media and the community want to demonize this man before they know the whole story.”

Schlachet says details of Castro’s innocence “will be disclosed as the case progresses.”

Weintraub also says Castro “loves dearly” the child he fathered with alleged kidnap victim Amanda Berry while she was in captivity.

Castro is charged with kidnapping and raping Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight.

Homicide Suspected in Deaths of Creighton University Professor and Wife

Roger Brumback, M.D.
Roger Brumback, M.D.

Police say homicide is suspected in the deaths of a Creighton University professor and his wife at their home in west-central Omaha.

The bodies of 65-year-old Roger Brumback and 65-year-old Mary Brumback were found just before 10 a.m. Tuesday inside the home. Officers were sent to the home after a man who planned to move or buy a piano from the couple saw Roger Brumback’s body.

No arrests have been reported. Police have not said how the Brumbacks were killed.

Roger Brumback was a physician and researcher and had been chairman of the Pathology Department at Creighton University from 2001 to 2010.

Mary Brumback wrote a book about fiber and weight control with her husband in 2006.

Douglas County records say they bought their home in 2001.

Derek William Price


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Derek William Price, 23, of North Platte passed away May 12, 2013 at his home. He was born July 11, 1989 in San Diego, CA to D’lise Oviatt and William Price.
Derek grew up in San Diego before moving to North Platte when he was 14. He attended North Platte High School. Derek joined the job corps in Chadron to learn welding, and he had worked for Scott Steele Construction and Roofing for the last three years as a roofer. He loved his job. Derek loved music, skate boarding and his friends. He liked to have fun and make people laugh.
Survivors include his mother D’lise (Dale) Tederman of Sutherland; father, William Price of North Platte; brother, David (Nydia) Armer of Baja, CA; maternal grandmother, Jeanne (Doug Anderson) Tourville; grandfather, Michael Ochoa both of San Diego, CA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosie Ochoa.
A memorial has been established in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Fischer officiating.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 P.M. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
The family requests attendants to NOT wear black.

Herman Ray Smith

Herman Ray Smith, 89, of North Platte, died May 10, 2013, at North Platte Care Center. Private family services will be at a later date at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Cremation was chosen. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William H. Ryan


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William H. Ryan, 56, of Greensburg, Pa., died May 10, 2013.
He was born on Jan. 8, 1957, in North Platte, son of the late Tom and Bonnie Baker Anderson. Bill was a graduate of the American Baptist Seminary, receiving a master’s degree in both divinity and marriage and family therapy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Lee Johanson and Timothy Ryan; and a sister, Ellen Marie Ryan.
He is survived by his wife, Pamala J. Ryan; three sons, Christopher (Stephanie) Lemmer, of Christiana, Tenn., Trenton Jones, of Greensburg, and Jared Ryan, of Greensburg; his daughter, Alleasha (Jacob) Ross, of Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Kenzie, Tymora and Kias Lemmer and Aurora and Rylinn Ross; two brothers, Vernon Ryan, of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Richard Ryan, of North Platte; his sister, Jody Ryan, of North Platte; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be shared at BarnhartFu neralHome.com.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, at the Barnhart Funeral Home, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Pa., which is in charge of arrangements.

Inez Rey Ramos Jr.


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Inez Rey Ramos Jr., 62, of North Platte, passed away on May 13, 2013, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Rey was born Dec. 13, 1950, in Lamesa, Texas, to Inez Rey and Marie DeLuz Ramos Sr. Rey lived in New Mexico, traveling with his family working the fields, eventually settling in Nebraska. He entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam for 18 months. Rey met his future wife, Margaret Sanchez. Together they had seven sons.
He worked for multiple concrete companies in Utah. Rey enjoyed handball and pool, always beating his sons. He will be remembered for his joking and smiling, and for spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret of North Platte; his sons, Inez Ramos, Mario (Elena) Ramos, Martin (Janette Jividen) Ramos, Carlos Ramos all of North Platte, Marcos Ramos of Odessa, Texas, Mark Ramos of Lincoln and Daniel Ramos of North Platte; his step-children, Jessica (Romano) Polanco of North Platte, Ofela Sanchez of Grand Island, CheeRee Perez of Grand Island and Angelica (Joseph) Scovill of North Platte; his siblings, Rose Valdez and Julian Valdez both of Portalez, N.M.; a brother-in-law, Robert Marquez of Monahans, Texas; numerous grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Irene; and his brothers, Johnny, Jose and Julian.
A memorial has been established in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com
Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastors Herman Queme and Anna Romero officiating. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with full military honors. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., today and Friday, with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Derek W. Price

Derek W. Price, 23, of North Platte, died May 12, 2013. Services are pending at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Jamie Ray Osborne, “Ozz Man”


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Jamie Ray Osborne, “Ozz Man”, 59, of Sutherland, passed away on May 9, 2013.
Jamie was born July 25, 1953, in North Platte to William (Bill) and Hazel Beatrice (Bokoskie) Osborne-Funk.
He grew up in North Platte and later moved to Sutherland with his family. He graduated from Sutherland High School with the class of 1972.
He was a respectable car hauler. He enjoyed traveling from state to state, stopping to visit ole Hydes along the way. He loved them all. He enjoyed taking his grandkids to the lake every summer to camp and swim. It was the highlight of their summer.
He was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Osborne; his brothers, Kerby Joe Osborne and Teddy Bill Funk; daughter-in-law, Laura Ward-Osborne; and grandparents, Joe and Ethel Osborne-Wilcox, Louis and Hazel Bokoskie, and William E. and Verna Funk.
Jamie is survived by his children, William John “Bill,” of Hershey, and Laicie (Jason) Clark, of Kearney; his grandchildren, Tyson, Karlie and Tagert Osborne, all of Hershey, Kiana, Kiara and Kia’lee Clark, all of Kearney; his parents, Hazel Beatrice and Charles Funk, of Sutherland; his brothers, Terry (Carolyn) Osborne, of Sutherland, Rocky (Joyce) Osborne, of Shepherd, Mont.; his sisters, Linda (Mike) Boyle, of Hershey, and Sonya (Fito) Borunda, of Sutherland; his nephews, Shawn, Trampas and Wylie; and nieces, Elery, Shawna, Ericka, Camille, Taylor and Charlee.
A memorial has been established and online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.
Services will be at 6 p.m., Friday, May 17, at the Sutherland American Legion Hall. Inurnment will be at a later date. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through Friday, May 17, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

DeEtta I. Madron

DeEtta I. Madron, 91, of Seneca, died May 11, 2013, at Broken Bow.
She was born on March 20, 1922, in Aurora, to D.B. and Mable (Reichardt) Pearson. She graduated from Anselmo High School in 1939. She received her normal teaching certificate and taught at several rural area schools.
She was united in marriage to Paul C. Madron on Oct. 23, 1947, and they lived on a ranch south of Seneca until her death.
She was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Thedford. DeEtta enjoyed gardening and entering items at the county fair. Her passion was family history.
She was preceded in death by her parents, D.B. and Mable Pearson; her sister-in-law, Evelyn Pearson; her son, Rourke P. Madron; her daughter-in-law, Marlene; her granddaughter, Janae; and grandson, Rendle.
She is survived by her husband, Paul C. Madron, of Seneca; two daughters, Twila (Steve) Springer, of Thedford, and Connie (Jim) Pierson, of Cicero, N.Y.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bud (Donna) Pearson, of Milford.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, at the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Thedford with the Rev. Ron Masten officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time, Saturday, May 18, at the church. Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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