September 2013 – Page 11 – North Platte Post Archive

2 Seriously Injured in Crash Near Weeping Water

Posted on September 25, 2013

(AP) — Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Weeping Water that critically injured two people.

A man and a woman were flown to an Omaha hospital for treatment after the crash happened shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The man and woman were in a pickup truck that was towing a grain truck before the accident. The grain truck’s drive shaft fell and that caused the pickup to flip over.

The accident happened on state Highway 50 just north of state Spur 13K.

The names of the people injured in the crash weren’t immediately released.

Nebraska Flooding Reduced Because of Drought

Posted on September 25, 2013

(AP) — Central Nebraska continues to experience minor flooding along the Platte River, but it’s less severe there because some of the water has been absorbed by the state’s drought-stricken land.

The National Weather Service says a large part of why the flooding in central Nebraska is less severe than last week’s flooding upstream is that the dry river bed and surrounding land has soaked up some of the floodwaters.

But flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural land near the Platte River is expected to continue in central Nebraska for several more days.

At Kearney, the river is expected to begin flooding Wednesday afternoon and crest Thursday at 6.9 feet.

In Grand Island, the water will approach flood stage Friday when it crests at 6.4 feet but it may not flood.

Lincoln Woman Sentenced for Sex with Former Foster Child

Posted on September 25, 2013

(AP) — A 30-year-old Lincoln woman has been given 18 months of probation for having sex with her former foster child.

The woman was sentenced Tuesday for child abuse.

At a trial in May, the now 20-year-old man said he was 15 when he moved in with the woman and her husband in 2008. She became his legal guardian about a year later. He says she kissed him one day in 2010, then had sex the next night.

Her lawyer argued the subsequent two-year relationship was consensual. The prosecutor said the woman put the teenager in a situation that endangered his life or physical or mental health by sexually abusing him.

The Post is not naming the woman, to protect the man’s identity.

Nebraska Landowners Complain About Valuation Jumps

Posted on September 25, 2013

(AP) — The state Legislature’s Tax Modernization Committee has gotten plenty of complaints about property valuations from landowners in western Nebraska.

At hearings Monday in Scottsbluff and Tuesday in North Platte, the sentiments were the same: Property taxes are too high, and so are valuation increases.

For example, Custer County rancher Jim Jones said Tuesday that the valuation on his land rose by more than $310,000 in 2012. But he said the land was worth no more to him after the increase than before. He says real estate taxes need to be based on productivity.

The committee is focusing on property, income and sales taxes and will report its findings back to the Legislature.

MLB Sets Record with 239 Extra-Inning Games

Posted on September 25, 2013

This has become an extra special season in Major League Baseball.

MLB has set a record for the most extra-inning games in a year, breaking the mark Tuesday night when a pair of games ran long.

There have been 239 extra-inning games so far, STATS said. That tops the 237 from 2011.

Toronto beat Baltimore 3-2 in 10 innings to break the record, then Arizona topped San Diego 2-1 in 12 innings.

The Diamondbacks also set a major league record for most extra innings played in a season with 79. They surpassed the 76 played by Minnesota in 1969.

Arizona has played the most extra-inning games this year, going 17-7.

Nebraska Football Star Johnny Rodgers Seeks Pardon

Posted on September 25, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska football great Johnny Rodgers has a date with the Nebraska Pardons Board.

Rodger’s request for a full pardon for a 1970 gas station robbery is on the board’s Oct. 8 agenda. It is listed under “favorable applications for full pardon hearings.”

The 62-year-old Heisman Trophy winner says the crime has been hanging over him since his 1971 conviction. He was given two years of probation.

He talked about seeking a pardon in 2007, when he launched an ill-fated sports bar and grill venture.

North Platte Weather September 25th

Posted on September 25, 2013

Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 8 to 11 mph.

NPCC Lady Knights Win Tuesday against Hastings JV

Posted on September 25, 2013

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights (13-4) won Tuesday night as they defeated Hastings College JV in four sets (25-17, 25-21, 19-25 25-19). The Lady Knights won the first two sets then dropped the third set before winning the fourth set to end the match.

The Lady Knights raced out to a first set victory as they defeated the Hastings College JV Lady Broncos 25-17. The second set was more of the same as the Lady Knights defeated the Lady Broncos 25-21. The third set saw the Lady Broncos reverse their fortunes as they knocked off the Lady Knights 19-25. The Lady Knights then ended the match by winning the fourth set 25-19.

The Lady Knights were led by Kylie Wroot who put down 12 kills and had four blocks. Joli Hopping led the Lady Knights with 17 assists and Laura Beckman wasn’t far behind with 16 assists. Shannon Liewer led the Knights with 19 digs while Hopping and Jacee Kershaw were also in double figures with 10 digs apiece.

“We played well in the first two sets,” said head coach Sally Thalken. “We lost focus and intensity in the third and it was hard to regain momentum. We worked hard to finish the match out strong.”

On Thursday, the Lady Knights travel for an important game against the Southeast Community College Lady Storm in for both the NCCAC crown and also for seeding purposes in the Region IX Division II Tournament. The game will be broadcast live by ESPN Radio 1410 and can be listened to by clicking here.

The Lady Knights travel to Overland Park, Kan. for the Johnson County Invite. The Lady Knights open up play at 3 p.m. against #4 Johnson County Community College on Friday September 27. The Lady Knights play again on Friday against #7 Kirkwood Community College at 5 p.m. The Lady Knights return to action on Saturday against Iowa Lakes Community College at 9 a.m. and then face Coffeyville Community College at 11 a.m. to finish out the tournament.

The Lady Knights return home next week on Thursday October 3 for a match against Northeast Community College at 7 p.m. It is the first of a three game home stand and the last three home games of the year for the Lady Knights.

Nebraska School Activities Association, U.S. Bank Name 2013-14 Believers & Achievers

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013

LINCOLN – U.S. Bank® and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to
announce the 2013-14 Believers and Achievers. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program
designed by U.S. Bank and the NSAA to give recognition to Nebraska’s future leaders.
Starting in October and continuing through May, 48 Nebraska high school seniors will be
honored as Believers & Achievers. From those 48 finalists, eight will receive $500 scholarships
from U.S. Bank to the college or university of their choice.
“Believers and Achievers are triple threat students that embrace academics, activities and
overall leadership. These students are true representatives supporting the mission of
interscholastic participation.” Rhonda Blanford-Green, NSAA Executive Director.
All of the students nominated for the Believers & Achievers awards program represent the very
best of Nebraska’s high schools. This year, the NSAA and U.S. Bank received 370 nominees from
NSAA member schools. This resulted in a 13% increase is overall applications, with
approximately 70% of all NSAA member schools submitting at least one student for the award.
Below you will find a list of the 2013-14 recipients of this prestigious award. These
students will be recognized at NSAA State Championships throughout the year 2013-14 activities
year as well as in monthly press releases sent to media outlets across the state of Nebraska.
“The Believers & Achievers program allows U.S. Bank and the Nebraska School Activities
Association the opportunity to showcase the outstanding student-athletes we have in the state of
Nebraska.” said Jeff Stauss of the NSAA. “These students are currently leaders in their school
and community and will soon be the leaders of our great state.”
2013-14 NSAA/U.S. Bank® Believers & Achievers
Student High School
Nicholas Akins South Sioux City
Imani Wilson Lincoln East
Jackson Cutsor Omaha North
Cesar Alberto Echevarria Mendez Omaha Bryan
Abigail Kutlas Grand Island
Erin McClellan Omaha Marian
Keiteyana Parks Lincoln High
Jack Polerecky Creighton Preparatory School
Peter Read Lincoln Southeast
Brooke Ronhovde Fremont
Carolin Velez Omaha South
Lily Wilkinson North Platte
Paola Briones Lexington
Tyler Martin Elkhorn South
Alexis Banker Omaha Skutt Catholic
Trenton Boyer Gretna
Brandon Deunk Norris
James Drake Conestoga
Ashlyn Hanson Seward
Kellan Heavican Schuyler
Colleen McGrath Ralston
Elizabeth Opperman Hastings
Samantha Stoupa Omaha Duchesne Academy
Brett Velasquez Bennington
Clay Chohon Ainsworth
Phoebe Lockhart Ogallala
Courtney Hunsaker Kimball
Candy Jimenez‐Caballero Columbus Lakeview
Kurt Karcher Fillmore Central
Halleigh Lockhorn Ravenna
Joseph O’Connor Grand Island Central Catholic
Jesse Paxton McPherson County
Jessie Poskochil Palmyra
Megan Stuart Bayard
Seth Woods Dundy County‐Stratton
Derek Zimmerman Freeman
Bethany Lambert Chambers
William O’Brien Newman Grove
Tristan Brott Paxton
Amzie Dunekacke Johnson‐Brock
Justine Fischer Hartington
Gabriel Fisher McCool Junction
Chase Grizzle Pawnee City
Laura Lundeen Axtell
Hannah Niemeier Heartland Lutheran
Natalie Tegtmeier Bruning‐Davenport
Lane Vasa Arthur County
Paul Weber Cedar Bluffs

NU VB: NET to Televise Wisconsin Match on Oct. 5

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013

Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska Athletic Department and NET Television announced on Tuesday that NET will televise the Wisconsin match on Saturday, Oct. 5.

The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be carried on NET1 and will be shown in high definition on NET-HD. It will also be streamed on the Big Ten Digital Network at https://video.btn.com. The NET Sports broadcast team of Larry Punteney and Kathi Wieskamp will once again bring fans all of the action.