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Month: March 2014

NP to Participate in Statewide Tornado Drill

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tornado-sirenSevere weather is knocking on the door in Nebraska, and local and state officials want you to be ready when it strikes.

In observance of Severe Weather Awareness Week, there will be a statewide tornado drill Wednesday, March 26, between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. CDT.

The National Weather Service says the purpose of the drill is to ensure that Nebraskans can adequately receive a tornado warning and to practice any actions which would be taken to protect their life in the event of a real tornado.

Officials say the drill presents an excellent opportunity for everyone at work, school or home to practice their safety measures.

The weather service will issue a test tornado watch for North Platte and the surrounding area at 10:00 a.m. CDT,  and a test tornado warning at 10:35 a.m.

The North Platte 911 Center said the sirens will be sounded in the city of North Platte in conjunction with the drill.

They also want to take this opportunity to remind citizens to sign up for CodeRED Weather Warnings.

CodeRED will alert citizens in the direct path of severe weather.  Users opt in to receive the alerts they are interested in, and both cell phones and landlines can be registered.

To register, click here.

NFL to Tweak Replay Reviews

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nfl_logo2011-medORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL officiating department will oversee replay reviews on challenged plays beginning next season.

League owners passed a rule Tuesday in which referees can consult with director of officiating Dean Blandino and his staff to help determine whether a call should be upheld or overturned.

Blandino and other staff will be monitoring the games, and they will immediately begin reviewing challenges before the referee even gets to his monitor. They then can make recommendations on what replays to look at, but the referee still will make the final decision.

Blandino believes the change will speed up the review process and help ensure the calls are made correctly.

NPPD Crime Log (3/24-3/25)

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Courtesy of the North Platte Police Department

03/24/2014 00:46:03
FICTITIOUS PLATES
W 4TH ST /N JEFFERSON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 02:00:02 EXCESSIVE ANIMAL NOISE 900 E 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 02:34:08 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT AIRPORT,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 05:38:35 ALARM-GENERAL 300 W D ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 06:54:52 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 800 S COTTONWOOD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 07:28:44 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 07:45:00 CAT-STRAY FR CITIZEN 1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 07:58:58 PROP DAMAGE-NO ALC RELAT E 6th ST /N COTTONWOOD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 09:06:51 GEN PARK & TRAFFIC 3400 EISENHOWER CT
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 09:22:45 WELFARE CHECK 1100 S TABOR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 09:22:35 OTHER DISTURBANCE 1200 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 09:43:27 ASSIST OTH LAW ENF 2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 10:16:44 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER 1200 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 11:10:00 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 11:23:59 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1900 W 1ST ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 11:32:47 PREF RIGHT OF WAY-STOP AND YIELD SIGNS W 2ND ST /N CARR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 11:49:39 GEN PARK & TRAFFIC N BELMONT AV /E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 12:14:34 LOOSE ANIMALS 2400 W 9TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 12:35:29 NON-CRIMINAL/GENERAL 1200 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 12:50:56 VIOL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV W 4TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 13:16:41 DOMEST ASSAULT-MISD 2300 E 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 13:23:16 OTHER DISTURBANCE 1300 W 14TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 13:47:17 HARRASS-ANNOY PHONECALLS NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 13:59:11 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 900 W 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 14:08:29 SPEEDING 1100-1000 Blk S. Poplar
North Platte, NE 69101
03/24/2014 14:16:49 DOG-SURRENDER 1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 14:16:45 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-GENERAL 300 S SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 14:17:53 OTHER DISTURBANCE 2100 W 13TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 14:35:27 CITIZEN ASSIST 600 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 14:40:34 CAT-STRAY FR CITIZEN 1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 15:11:39 CITIZEN ASSIST NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 15:22:24 SPEEDING 1700 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 15:53:37 SPEEDING EUGENE AV /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 16:00:28 GEN PARK & TRAFFIC 1400 N MADISON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 16:01:12 LOOSE CATS 1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 16:10:19 WELFARE CHECK 2100 W 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 16:38:14 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1200 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 16:43:14 INJUR ACCID-NO ALC RELAT 1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 17:48:35 72 HR PARKING VIOLATION 400 S CHESTNUT ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 17:50:09 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE W 14TH ST /N HAYES AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 18:04:37 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER 100 N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 18:12:03 CITIZEN ASSIST 400 E 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 18:17:24 CITIZEN ASSIST 1900 BURLINGTON BL
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 18:21:03 ASSIST FIRE DEPT 1000 AUTUMN PARK
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 19:47:15 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 3200 W E ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 21:32:09 MOTOR VEH LIGHT REQUIREMENTS 300 N Buffalo Bill
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
03/24/2014 21:38:39 EXPIRED INTRANSIT TAGS 2200 W 14TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 21:43:30 LOOSE ANIMALS 400 E 12TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 21:53:16 ALARM-BURGLARY CALL IN 200 E LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 21:55:13 NON-CRIMINAL/GENERAL 1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 22:04:14 VIOL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV E LEOTA ST /S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 22:08:44 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET 1500 W 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 22:34:56 DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER S WILLOW ST /W G ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 22:50:14 MOTOR VEH LIGHT REQUIREMENTS W FRANCIS ST /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 22:57:12 SPEEDING W C ST /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 23:10:38 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/24/2014 23:14:10 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 3200 S NEWBERRY RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 01:06:16 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 1300 W 19TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 01:14:00 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 2800 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 01:35:39 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE W 1ST ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 02:12:06 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 03:08:51 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS 12th / Jeffers
North Platte, NE 69101
03/25/2014 03:13:20 HANDICAPPED PARKING 1100 S Tabor
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 07:01:07 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 07:45:11 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL W C ST /S WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 07:45:43 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL W 3RD ST /N JEFFERSON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
03/25/2014 07:50:35 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY-GENERAL 300 W SOUTH RIVER
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

Fight Between Teen Girls Results in Child Abuse Charge for Sutherland Man

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Kelly Christner
Kelly Christner

A 47-year-old Sutherland man is facing a felony child abuse charge after he became involved in a scuffle between his daughter and another girl.

At around 7 p.m. on January 5th, an officer from the North Platte Police Department responded to WalMart, 1401 South Dewey, on the report of an assault.

A 12-year-old female victim alleged that while she and her 12-year-old friend were walking around the store, they became involved in an argument with a 14-year-old female and her male friend.

The altercation allegedly turned physical when the 14-year-old female punched the victim in the back right shoulder and face.

Following a brief struggle, the teens separated and went their separate ways.

According to Officer Rodney Brown, as the 12-year-old victim was leaving the store, the suspect’s father, Kelly Christner, confronted her and her friend.

The victim told officers that Christner “threw her on a bench” and choked her, making it difficult for her to breathe.  WalMart employees reportedly had to intervene to stop Christner.

Following further investigation, officers determined there was probable cause to arrest Christner for felony child abuse, and on March 21st, Christner was processed and released from the Lincoln County Detention Center.

The 14-year-old suspect was cited for two counts of 3rd degree assault.

NP Woman Pleads Guilty to Abusing Elderly Woman

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Tia Eggers
Tia Eggers

A 33-year-old North Platte woman has pleaded guilty to abusing a vulnerable adult after reaching a deal with prosecutors.

Tia Eggers appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Monday.

According to prosecutors, police responded to the emergency room at Great Plains Regional Medical Center on the report of possible neglect of a 62-year-old female in January 2014.

Hospital staff reported that the victim had not been given the proper medication, including insulin, which staff said she had been deprived of for at least 24 hours.  As a result, the woman was having seizures and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.

Staff reported to police that this had occurred at least once every month for six months.

It was determined that Eggers was in charge of caring for the woman.

Eggers eventually arrived at the hospital and was placed under arrest.

As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped a financial abuse charge, and Eggers entered the plea to one count of abuse of a vulnerable adult with physical injury.

She will be sentenced on May 12th.

 

Legislature Approves Purchase of New Neb. Airplane

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dave-heineman(AP) — State officials are one step closer to being able to fly around in a new airplane.

Lawmakers passed a bill Monday that would allow the Department of Aeronautics to buy a new aircraft.

A legislative consultant has recommended buying a new twin-engine King Air model that can carry five passengers and two pilots. It would cost as much as $3.8 million, though money from other aircraft sales would likely reduce that cost. The plane would replace the state’s current, 1982 Piper Cheyenne aircraft.

Last year, lawmakers rejected Gov. Dave Heineman’s budget request to spend $2.5 million on a 2001 Beechcraft King Air, saying they hadn’t yet studied the alternatives.

North Platte Weather-March 25th

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forecast graphic march 25 2014

  • Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
  • Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
  • Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Online Giving Course Adds Actor Patrick Dempsey

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learn-by-giving-foundation(AP) — An online course on effective giving plans to offer lessons from actor Patrick Dempsey along with advice from Warren Buffett and other prominent philanthropists.

Students in the class that’s now scheduled to start in early April will be able to help decide how to give away at least $100,000 of Buffett’s sister, Doris’, money.

Dempsey agreed to join the Buffetts, baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and other philanthropists in sharing lessons they learned from their own charitable efforts.

The class is backed by Doris Buffett’s Learning By Giving Foundation and Northeastern University. Anyone interested in the course over the age of 13 can sign up now at www.learningbygivingfoundation.org .

This will be the second time the course is offered. Last summer, students helped pick 40 nonprofits to share $130,000 in grants.

Nebraska Veteran Recalls Pain of Being Shot

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Korean War (AP) — A Fremont man remembers well the pain and shock of being wounded more than 62 years ago during the Korean War.

Charles Shipman expects to join other veterans who will board one of three honor flights so they can visit memorials and see other sights in Washington, D.C.

Organizer Bill Williams says 460 veterans from 200 communities around the state and family members and volunteer guardians will fly out early Tuesday morning and return late Tuesday night. Around $500,000 was raised to charter three planes and cover other expenses for the travelers.

Shipman said it felt like he’d been kicked by a mule when the two bullets pierced his body

Durant Scores 27, Leads Thunder Past Nuggets

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Denver_NuggetsOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant had 27 points and eight assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Denver Nuggets 117-96 on Monday night.

Caron Butler scored 23 points, his highest total since the Thunder added him right after the trade deadline. Reggie Jackson had 16 points and a career-high 11 assists, and Serge Ibaka added 15 points and seven rebounds for the Thunder, who won their fourth straight.

Durant, who was coming off a 51-point game against Toronto on Friday, is averaging 37 points during the winning streak. The Thunder sat point guard Russell Westbrook so he could rest his surgically repaired right knee.

Ty Lawson scored 25 points for the Nuggets, who had won three of four. The Thunder held Denver to 39 percent shooting.

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