August 2013 – Page 73 – North Platte Post Archive

Severe Weather Pounds Eastern Nebraska, Iowa

Posted on August 6, 2013

(AP) — Powerful thunderstorms packing winds of up to 70 mph have raced through eastern Nebraska, knocking out power to thousands of people.

The storms headed into western Iowa Tuesday morning after dropping heavy rain and knocking down trees and damaging houses and other buildings.

No injuries have been reported.

Nearly 4,700 Omaha Public Power District customers lost electricity in Washington and Dodge counties, which are adjacent to Douglas County and Omaha.

Around 2.75 inches of rain was reported in Scribner, 43 miles northwest of Omaha, and wind gusts of 70 mph were reported in Blair, which sits 23 miles from Omaha.

One-inch hail was reported in Fremont.

August 6th

Posted on August 6, 2013

Jazz bassist Charlie Haden is 76
Actor-director Peter Bonerz is 75
Actress Louise Sorel (“Days of Our Lives”) is 73
Actor Dorian Harewood is 63
Actress Catherine Hicks (“Seventh Heaven”) is 62
Singer Pat MacDonald of Timbuk 3 is 61
Actress Stepfanie Kramer is 57
Actress Faith Prince is 56
Singer Randy DeBarge of DeBarge is 55
Actor Leland Orser (“ER”) is 53
Country singers Peggy and Patsy Lynn of The Lynns are 49
Actor Jeremy Ratchford (“Cold Case”) is 48
Country singer Lisa Stewart is 45
Writer-director M. Night Shyamalan (“The Sixth Sense”) is 43
Actress Merrin Dungey (“Summerland,” ”Alias”) is 42
Singer Geri Halliwell (Spice Girls) is 41
Actor Jason O’Mara (“Life on Mars”) is 41
Actress Vera Farmiga (“Up In The Air,” ”The Departed”) is 40
Actress Soleil Moon Frye (“Sabrina The Teenage Witch,” ”Punky Brewster”) is 37
Actress Melissa George (“Alias,” ”Grey’s Anatomy”) is 37
Singer Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes is 32
Bassist Eric Roberts of Gym Class Heroes is 29.

Seniors Farmer’s Market Program Coupons Still Available in NP

Posted on August 6, 2013

The Seniors Farmer’s Market Program is making it easier for seniors in the North Platte area to get fresh produce and other goods from Farmer’s Markets and road-side stands.

To be eligible for the program, seniors must be 60 years of age or older and have an income at or below poverty guidelines: $20,665 for singles and $27,991 for couples.

Each eligible senior will receive up to 16 $3.00 coupons equaling $48.00 per household. The coupons are good through October 31, 2013.

The coupons can be used at any Farmer’s Market or road-side stand across the State of Nebraska. However, the coupons can only be used at a certified vendor booth. Certified vendors will have a sign posted.

Coupon distribution will be held at the North Platte Senior Center, 901 East 10th Street, and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Coupons can be picked up Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.

August 6th Entertainment History

Posted on August 6, 2013

On August sixth, 1973, Stevie Wonder was seriously injured when the car he was riding in collided with a lumber truck in North Carolina. He spent four days in a coma.

In 1982, the movie “Pink Floyd — The Wall” had its U.S. premiere in New York.

In 1987, the Beastie Boys sued the city of Jacksonville for including the phrase “mature audience” on their concert tickets and ads.

In 1988, “Yo! MTV Raps” made its debut, hosted by Fab 5 Freddy.

In 1989, the musical “Oh! Calcutta!” closed on Broadway.

Also in 1989, bassist Adam Clayton of U2 was arrested at his home in Dublin for pot possession.

In 1992, the first Oscar to be sold was put on the auction block in New York. Harold Russell had won the award in 1947 for “The Best Years of Our Lives” and sold it against the Academy’s wishes. It brought in $60,500.

In 1994, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley made their first public appearance as newlyweds, in Budapest.

Also in 1994, “(Stay) I Miss You” by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories hit number one on the pop charts. It was the first number one single by an unsigned act.

Americans Keeping Cars Longer

Posted on August 6, 2013

(AP) — An industry research firm says Americans are keeping their cars and trucks longer than ever.

Even with new car sales increasing, the average age is expected to continue to rise.

The latest figures available from state registration data gathered by the Polk research firm show the average age of the 247 million cars and trucks on U.S. roads hit a record of 11.4 years in January.

That’s up from 11.2 years in 2012, and nearly two full years older than in 2007, before the start of the Great Recession, Polk said Tuesday.

Polk says people are keeping their cars because the quality is better and they are trying to avoid the monthly payments. .

Grand Island Man Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Stepdaughters

Posted on August 6, 2013

(AP) — A 39-year-old Grand Island man faces sentencing next month on convictions for sexually assaulting his two stepdaughters.

The man had pleaded no contest to two counts. Another count was dropped in exchange for the man’s plea. The Associated Press is not using the man’s name, in order to protect the girls’ privacy.

Prosecutors say the assaults began in 2008. One of the girls is 13 now; the other is 8.

The man is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 30.

Autopsy Shows Hastings Man Died of Natural Causes

Posted on August 6, 2013

(AP) — Initial autopsy results show a man whose body was found on the edge of a Hastings street died of natural causes.

Police also have released the man’s name. He was identified as 51-year-old David Chapman, of Hastings.

The autopsy results were released Monday. Chapman’s body was spotted by a passing motorist early on Sunday morning.

Guthrie Pitches Four-Hit Gem as Royals Pound Twins

Posted on August 6, 2013

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie pitched a four-hitter and Eric Hosmer drove in a career-high five runs to help the Kansas City Royals rout the Minnesota Twins 13-0 on Monday night.

The Royals, who have won 12 of their past 13 games, scored a season-high 13 runs.

Guthrie (12-7) won his fourth straight start to log his 12th victory, which is a career high. It was his second career shutout and he lowered his earned run average to 3.94. The right-hander retired the final 13 batters, did not allow a Twins runner to reach third base and only two touched second base. He struck out seven and walked one.

Kevin Correia (7-8) was pulled after two innings and 16 batters faced, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks. It got so bad that infielder Jamey Carroll pitched the eighth for the Twins, his first career big league outing on the mound. He retired the Royals in order.

North Platte Weather August 6: Strong Storms Possible

Posted on August 6, 2013

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Council Bluffs Police Offer Details of Shooting

Posted on August 5, 2013

(AP) — Authorities are providing more details about a weekend shooting of a man by Council Bluffs police.

The Department of Criminal Investigation identified the man as 52-year-old Michael Hannum.

The incident began Sunday afternoon when a woman told officers Aaron Gutierrez and Jason Burleigh that a man was at a Wal-Mart construction site who was bleeding from his hands.

Officers found Hannum at the site. They say he became aggressive and displayed a sharp instrument.

Burleigh used a stun gun but it was ineffective. Gutierrez then shot Hannum twice.

Hannum was taken to an Omaha hospital, where he was in critical but stable condition Monday.

The DCI says Hannum was listed as a fugitive from a Federal Bureau of Prisons center in Council Bluffs.

The officers were put on paid leave.