September 2013 – Page 32 – North Platte Post Archive

Officials Warn of Potential Flooding on South Platte River

Posted on September 14, 2013

(AP) — Nebraska officials are warning that flooding is possible next week along the South Platte River because of the heavy rain that has fallen in Colorado.

Central Nebraska forecasters are concerned because much of the area experiencing flooding in Colorado now feeds into the South Platte River basin.

The National Weather Service predicts the South Platte will approach flood stage near Roscoe around the middle of next week.

National Weather Service forecaster Matt Masek says it doesn’t look like the river will flood at this point, but that could change if more rain falls in the basin.

Masek says the forecast will become more clear early next week.

University of Nebraska Leader Could Get $10,000 Raise

Posted on September 14, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The president of the University of Nebraska could get a raise of more than $10,000 at next week’s Board of Regents meeting.

The Lincoln Journal Star reports (https://bit.ly/16r8c06 ) the regents will consider a 2.5 percent raise for President James B. Milliken at a meeting Sept. 20. The board also will decide whether to extent Milliken’s contract by three years. It now runs through July 2015.

The $10,519 raise would increase Milliken’s salary to $431,276 a year.

Milliken also has a compensation package that includes deferred compensation worth 11.5 percent of his salary, a retirement supplement, housing allowance and expense allowance. The university foundation also chips in money.

If the raise is approved, total annual compensation would be $538,873, though that doesn’t include a vehicle allowance or club membership.

Scottsbluff Man Pleads Guilty in Dog’s Death

Posted on September 14, 2013

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — A Scottsbluff man has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the death of a dog he threw against a wall.

KNEB radio reports (https://bit.ly/18d0B1z ) 29-year-old Richard Mackin was arrested Wednesday night after officers responded to a domestic disturbance report.

Court documents say Mackin threw the dog against a wall, breaking its neck after becoming upset around his girlfriend’s children.

During Mackin’s first appearance Friday in Scotts Bluff County Court, he entered guilty pleas to third-degree domestic assault and cruelty to animals. Both are misdemeanors.

Sentencing is set for Dec. 4.

Huskers Post 3-0 Sweep of Dayton

Posted on September 13, 2013September 14, 2013

Lincoln, Neb. – The No. 12 Nebraska volleyball team improved to 6-1 on the year with its fourth sweep of the season following a 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-13) win over Dayton on Friday evening. The Huskers saw Amber Rolfzen and Kelsey Robinson record double-doubles for the second consecutive match in the Nebraska victory.

Robinson led NU offensively with 12 kills, while she notched a match-high 17 digs. Amber Rolfzen had 10 kills on 25 swings for a .320 hitting clip and posted 13 digs. Mary Pollmiller dished out 34 assists on the night, while the Huskers hit .208 as a team. Nebraska held Dayton to a .010 hitting clip, but was out-blocked 6-5.

Back-to-back kills by Robinson gave the Huskers a 6-5 lead early in the first set, while Amber Rolfzen strung together a pair of kills to put NU up 15-12. The Huskers extended their lead to 20-14 on a kill by Kadie Rolfzen, but Dayton came back to make it 20-19, NU. The Huskers pulled away through the final points to take the first set 25-20.

Amber Rolfzen had six kills in the first set, while Mary Pollmiller led the offense with 14 assists. Nebraska hit .217 as a team, while Dayton was held to a .088 hitting percentage.

Dayton opened up the second set with a 5-0 run to take a 7-2 lead on the Huskers. Nebraska slowly edged back, eventually tying the set 12-12 on an error by the Flyers. The two teams exchanged leads and tied seven times before Nebraska went up 21-19 on a kill by Kadie Rolfzen. The Huskers gained the momentum and held on to win the second set 25-21.

Robinson tallied five kills in the second set, while Kadie Rolfzen posted four kills. Pollmiller had 11 assists for NU. Nebraska hit .111, but Dayton recorded a -.023 hitting percentage.

A service ace from Alexa Ethridge gave NU a 5-2 lead to open the third set, while a kill and ace from Robinson made it 9-5, Huskers. A string of runs helped Nebraska to a 16-9 lead following a hitting error by the Flyers, as NU went on to close out the third set on a 6-0 run to take it 25-13.

Robinson posted four kills in the set, while Mary Pollmiller and Kelsey Fien both had three. The Huskers hit at a .345 clip, while Dayton hit -.037.

Nebraska returns to action tomorrow evening as the Huskers host the Iowa State Cyclones at the Devaney Center at 7 p.m.The match will air on NET in Nebraska and will be streamed on the Big Ten Digital Network.

Giants DB Amukamara Hopes to Start vs. Broncos

Posted on September 13, 2013September 14, 2013

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara was involved in a violent collision with teammate Ryan Mundy in the loss to Dallas Sunday night, it wasn’t the first time he suffered a concussion.

“I was about 10 years old and I ran into a basketball pole,” Amukamara said. “That time, I was only out for about 20 seconds. This time, I saw the lights and everything. It was a great hit. It took both of us out.

“But it was OK, because it was just an accident.”

Amukamara received clearance to return to practice Friday and should start Sunday’s game against the Broncos (1-0). That’ll be a big boost to the Giants (0-1), as they try to contain Denver quarterback Peyton Manning.

No. 11 NPCC Lady Knights Fall in Opener of Pizza Hut Invitation

Posted on September 13, 2013September 13, 2013

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights (9-2) volleyball team fell in the opening game of the Pizza Hut Invitation Friday afternoon to the Trinidad State Junior College Lady Trojans (6-9) in four sets (27-29, 25-20, 20-25, 22-25).

The Lady Knights started off slow and could never recover as they dropped a hard fought opening set 27-29. As they have done all year after losing the first set, the Lady Knights responded and won the second set 25-20. The Lady Trojans answered back as they went on to win the third set 20-25. The Lady Trojans were then able to end the Lady Knights four game winning streak as they won the fourth set 22-25.

The Lady Knights were led by Samantha Byrn with 12 kills and Sabrina Hallahan with 11 kills. Shannon Liewer paced the Lady Knights with 24 digs while Joli Hopping had 18 assists and Laura Beckman had 16.

“We came out flat and never really played with much energy,” said head coach Sally Thalken. We had a hard time getting anything going and never could sustain any runs. It was a very disappointing loss. We need to regroup for a good Barton (Community College) team.”

The No. 11 Lady Knights continue play in the Pizza Hut Invitational tonight at 9 p.m. against Barton County Community College (2-6). Tomorrowthe Lady Knights face undefeated Otero Junior College (10-0) at 2 p.m. and Seward County Community College (6-4) at 4 p.m. A recap of the rest of the Pizza Hut Invitation will be released at the conclusion of all games tomorrow.

The Lady Knights return home for a three game home stand as they face Eastern Wyoming College (5-9) September 17, Central Community College (13-3) September 19 and Hastings College JV September 24.

Bodies of Two Men Found in Omaha Home

Posted on September 13, 2013

(AP) — Police are investigating the deaths of two men, described as elderly, who were found at an Omaha home.

Omaha police officer James Shade says a neighbor discovered the body of one man on the home’s porch on Friday morning and called 911. Officers who arrived and searched the home found another man’s body inside.

Police have not yet identified the men or released their ages, but described both as elderly.

Officers haven’t said whether they suspect foul play, but they say neighbors do not need to be concerned.

Nebr. Sheriff: Father Found Son’s Body After Crash

Posted on September 13, 2013

(AP) — A 23-year-old western Nebraska man has died after a rollover crash in western Nebraska.

Morrill County Sheriff Milo Cardenas says the body of Cutter Abel was found by Abel’s father around 6:45 a.m. Friday. Abel’s father had joined the search for his son after the crash occurred about 12:30 a.m. Would-be rescuers reported difficulty finding the driver or any other possible victims in the dark.

Cardenas says Abel was alone, headed east on Nebraska Highway 92 when his car ran across the roadway into the north ditch, which runs next to the North Platte River. Cardenas says Abel, of Broadwater, was ejected into the river. An autopsy has been ordered.

The sheriff also says speeding and alcohol use appear to have been factors in the accident.

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Lindsay Lohan’s Mom Arrested for DUI

Posted on September 13, 2013

(AP) — Lindsay Lohan’s mother is facing a drunken driving charge in New York following a traffic stop on Long Island.

State police say Dina Lohan was stopped on Nassau County’s Northern State Parkway at 11 p.m. Thursday after troopers clocked her driving at 77 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Police say she had a blood alcohol concentration at 0.20 percent. That’s more than twice the legal limit in New York.

Lohan was booked, issued tickets and then released. She’s due in court Sept. 24.

Police say they called an ambulance and had medics examine Lohan. She complained she’d been hurt during the arrest. But they say no injuries were found.

Phone calls and emails to a lawyer and publicist who have represented Lohan in the past weren’t immediately returned.

Two Students Injured in Lancaster County Bus Crash

Posted on September 13, 2013September 13, 2013

(AP) — A southeast Nebraska collision between a school bus and sport utility vehicle has injured two students and the bus driver.

The accident occurred just before 8 a.m. Friday at an intersection about 3 ½ miles south-southeast of Bennet.

Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner said the bus was carrying a dozen students for Palmyra Schools. He didn’t know their ages.

Wagner says the bus driver suffered a dislocated shoulder and the two students suffered only minor injuries. He says the SUV driver wasn’t hurt.

The accident is being investigated.