(AP) — An eastern Nebraska man has been accused of creating a disturbance at a hospital after he was arrested.
Fremont police say 25-year-old Sean Seagle was arrested Sunday morning on a warrant for third-degree assault. He was then brought to Fremont Area Medical Center for medical clearance.
Seagle is accused of creating a disturbance while at the hospital. Additional information was not available.
Sgt. Brad Hansen says Seagle faces charges of disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. Court records do not list an attorney.
(AP) — “The Wolverine” clawed his way to the top of the weekend box office.
The Fox film starring Hugh Jackman as the clawed mutant superhero debuted in first place with $53.1 million in ticket sales at North American theaters.
Last week’s top movie, the Warner Bros. horror “The Conjuring,” dropped to second place with $22.2 million, followed by two animated pictures.
Universal’s “Despicable Me 2” hung onto third place, adding $16.4 million to its domestic take, which is now at $306.8 million. Fox’s animated snail-racing adventure “Turbo” was in fourth with $13.7 million.
Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups 2” claimed the fifth spot, earning $11.6 million over the weekend.
The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com, are:
1. “The Wolverine,” Fox, $53,113,752, 3,924 locations, $13,536 average, $53,113,752, one week.
2. “The Conjuring,” Warner Bros., $22,208,389, 3,022 locations, $7,349 average, $83,945,017, two weeks.
3. “Despicable Me 2,” Universal, $16,424,135, 3,476 locations, $4,725 average, $306,812,720, four weeks.
(AP) — CBS Corp. President Les Moonves says the “social experiment” that is CBS’ “Big Brother” included appalling behavior this season but the network has responded appropriately.
Some contestants have been caught on the reality show’s 24-hour-a-day Internet feed making boorish and racially insensitive remarks, and some were aired on one of the show’s TV episodes.
Moonves said Monday that the incidents unfortunately reflect how certain Americans feel.
CBS responded with an on-screen disclaimer saying the network didn’t condone or share the contestants’ views.
The executive has a unique connection to the series: His wife, Julie Chen, is the host, and Moonves says he makes a point of watching each episode.
(AP) — The Gering City Council is making technical upgrades to how it offers meetings.
Gering Mayor Ed Mayo says council meetings will be broadcast live on a digital channel that will feature split video. It will allow a person addressing the council to be seen.
There will also be an upgraded sound system that will eliminate spots in the room where people have trouble hearing.
Mayo says he’s not sure when the system will be ready. The school board will also be able to broadcast live from their meetings.
(AP) — A Sioux City woman has given birth to quintuplets at an Omaha hospital.
Bianca Garcia had a Caesarean section Thursday, and on Monday the four girls and one boy were under close watch in the neonatal intensive care unit at Methodist Women’s Hospital.
Jose Garcia says he feels good but his wife is tired.
She was on bed rest for more than 10 weeks before the babies were born at 28 weeks, or about three months premature. A team of 35 doctors and nurses delivered the babies.
The babies were about 2 pounds each. They’re named Marah, Christobal, Arleth, Jimena and Rosalyn.
The couple has two sons, ages 9 and 7.
Dr. Brady Kerr says the babies “primarily need to grow.”
The last quintuplet birth in Nebraska was in 2009.
A poodle decided to pick a fight with a pit bull in North Platte Saturday evening, and the outcome was tragic.
According to a news release, at around 6:30 pm, an Officer from the North Platte Police Department was dispatched to the 2400 block of West 16th Street, after several calls to 911 indicated there was a pit bull attacking a poodle.
Prior to the Officer’s arrival, dispatchers reported that the poodle was deceased.
Following an investigation, the Officer determined that there was not probable cause to make any arrests. Police say the poodle had gone onto the property belonging to the pit bull’s owner and instigated the fight.
Police did not release the name of either dogs owner.
Diana Lynn “Bomber” Nash, 51, of Sutherland, NE, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013, at her home in Sutherland.
Diana was born March 7, 1962, at Cambridge, NE to William Arthur “Bill” and Shirley Jean Day Potts. Her family lived in various towns throughout the Midwest and she graduated from North Glenn High School in Colorado. While in high school and after, Diana took beauty classes.
On August 16, 1980, Diana married Wesley Douglas Nash in Loveland, CO and they made their home in LaPorte and later LaSalle, CO but most of their married life was spent in Cambridge, NE. They moved to Chappell, NE for two years then to Sutherland where Diana worked for Adams Bank and Trust and was a personal banker.
She was part of the Valley Christian Church and on the Mentor Board for Teammates at Sutherland. Diana loved her family especially her son, Chantz, grandson, Carson, and daughter-in-law, Lindsay. She enjoyed being outside and taking pictures and became an avid Husker fan. Diana had a big heart for everyone.
Survivors include her son, Chantz (Lindsay) Nash, grandson, Carson, and another grandchild on the way, all of Ogallala, NE; her mother, Shirley Junker, of Indionola, NE; four sisters, Kay (Larry) Brew, of Austin, TX, Judy (Randy) Ekx, of Gill, CO, Linda (Richard) Mustion, of Hershey, NE, and Cindy (Paul) Schluckabier, of Indianola, NE; two brothers, Walter (Judy) Potts, of Stillwater, MN, and Bill Potts, of Gill, CO; numerous nieces, nephews and other family.
Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley; and her father, Bill Potts.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Valley Christian Church with Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to a trust fund set up at Adams Bank & Trust. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
A North Platte woman has been charged with a felony after she allegedly stole insurance money from an elderly woman.
At around 3:00 pm on July 25, an Investigator with the North Platte Police Department spoke with a 70-year-old female victim regarding a suspected forgery.
The victim alleged that the suspect, 31-year-old Cassandra Lubash, was hired as a caregiver. She stated that Lubash had, without her knowledge or permission, cashed an insurance reimbursement check and stole the money.
Following further investigation, the Investigator determined there was probable cause to arrest Lubash and charge her with 2nd Degree Forgery, a felony.
Lubash was processed and released from the Lincoln County Detention Center.
(AP) — Health officials in Nebraska’s largest county say a 75-year-old man infected with the West Nile virus is their first case this year.
The Douglas County health department said Monday that the unidentified man has been hospitalized. Officials say he traveled recently to an area in Nebraska where mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus, and they believe he was exposed on that trip.
So far this year, no mosquitoes in Douglas County have tested positive for the virus.
Dr. Adi Pour, the county’s health director, says cases are typically reported around this time of year. Officials note that most people who are infected have no symptoms, or experience mild flu-like symptoms. The most vulnerable people are those who are at least 50 years old or have weakened immune systems.
Getting the chance to showcase their skills on the Lincoln County Raceway oval in North Platte, Nebraska proved to be easier said than done as the pits were stacked with very talented drivers seeking to conquer the very tacky track on Wednesday evening.
Taking home the top honors and earning the trip to the winners circle during the featured event of the Lincoln County Fair were: Jay Steffens, Dillon Schultz, Casey Werkmeister and Tiffany Bittner.
Returning to familiar territory in his own backyard, Jay Steffens of North Platte drove his way to the front of the field on lap number four and never looked back in claiming the IMCA Modified Feature victory. Veteran hotshoe Ronnie Wallace of McCook, Nebraska had to work his way through the field from his fourth row starting position and was rewarded with a runner-up finish for his efforts. Maxwell, Nebraska’s very-own Charley Brown was heavy on the loud pedal and made himself be heard in earning the podium finish in third place overall. Jim Mlady of North Platte and Cale Osborn of Cozad finished fourth and fifth in the feature event.
Grabbing the lead in the final corner has become a habit for North Platte’s Dillon Schultz, as he slipped past Bryan Herrick of Curtis, Nebraska to take home the top accolades in the IMCA Northern Sport Modified Feature. Herrick didn’t go down without a fight, as he stayed in the gas and garnered runner-up honors. Herrick snared the lead early on and led until the final corner of the race. Early leader Terry Dressel of North Platte faltered while leading the way and recovered quite nicely with a third place finish. Staying near the front of the field and keeping away from trouble, Jeremy Halouska of North Platte took home fourth place honors, whereas Troy Douglas of North Platte earned the hard charger award for driving from his starting position in row nine to fifth place.
Swinging the heavy hitter role, Casey Werkmeister of Maywood, Nebraska swept through his heat race and then the IMCA Stock Car Feature to cruise to victory. Werkmeister worked his way into position during the opening lap and led from the second lap to the checkered flag. Maywood’s Kyle Werkmeister finished second overall from his third row position on the starting grid. Building up an abundance of good momentum, Jeff Whiting of Gothenburg has become a mainstay in the top five and Wednesday night was yet another stellar finish with a third place run. Greg Deters of Centralia, Kansas and Kyle Clough of Wallace, Nebraska rounded out the top five finishers with fourth and fifth place accolades, respectively.
Having better luck on her side this time, Tiffany Bittner of Norfolk, Nebraska was able to rocket to the front of the field on lap number five and cruise to the IMCA feature win in the Hobby Stock division. Bittner had mechanical problems while leading the way during the Buffalo Bill Wild West Challenge earlier this season. Benkelman bullet Austin Davis started in row three and was able to work through the traffic and earn second place honors. Brady Weinman of Arnold, Nebraska was riding the cushion with success to earn third place accolades. Loomis, Nebraska driver Chuck Ledbetter was the early leader before having to relinquish his lead as a result of a flat tire.
(AP) — An eastern Nebraska man has been accused of creating a disturbance at a hospital after he was arrested.
