April 2014 – Page 9 – North Platte Post Archive

North Platte Weather-April 28th

Posted on April 28, 2014

Today: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Very windy, with a northwest wind 31 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a north northwest wind 29 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Windy, with a north northwest wind 31 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy, with a north northwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

At Least 2 Tornadoes Confirmed in Nebraska Sunday

Posted on April 27, 2014

(AP) — At least two tornadoes were spotted in rural areas of central and eastern Nebraska Sunday as powerful thunderstorms moved across the state.

The National Weather Service said one tornado was confirmed near Upland Sunday afternoon. Less than three hours later, another tornado was confirmed near Osceola.

No significant damage was immediately reported with either tornado, which were only on the ground briefly.

The storms also produced hail up to 1-inch in diameter, strong winds and heavy rain.

North Platte Bulldogs Soccer Boys and Girls Both Split with Lincoln Schools

Posted on April 27, 2014

The North Platte High School soccer teams traveled to Kearney on Saturday and each played a doubleheader against Lincoln East and Lincoln Northeast.

The Lady Dawgs (9-4) began the day with a 2-1 loss to the Spartans of Lincoln East (10-4). The loss meant that the North Platte girls had a losing streak for the first time this season after losing 2-1 to Kearney on Tuesday. In the loss to Lincoln East the Lady Dawgs were led by Taylor Banark with the lone goal off of an assist from Samantha Tagwerker. Abby Stark recorded 11 saves as the goalie in the loss.

The North Platte girls quickly ended their losing streak with a 2-0 shutout win over Lincoln Northeast (4-10). The Lady Bulldogs scored one goal in each half en route to the win. Banark and Kaylynn Kissenger each scored a goal in the game. Marisa Martinez had two assists and Stark only had to make three saves to get the shutout in the net.

The North Platte boys (4-9) also lost 2-1 to Lincoln East (7-6). The Spartans put up two goals in the first half before the Bulldogs got their lone goal in the second half. Brady Mason scored the goal for North Platte, while Dakota Guenin recorded eight saves as the goalkeeper.

The Dawgs bounced back with a 4-1 win over Lincoln Northeast (1-14). The match was tied at 1 at halftime, then North Platte erupted for three goals in the second half. Mason led the way with two goals in the win and Ryan Letourneau and David Mata each scored a goal. David Garcia led the way with two assists and Will Phillips made two of the team’s three saves in the net.

The North Platte boys and girls soccer teams both return to the pitch on Tuesday as they travel to play Norfolk.

Rockies Win 4th Straight Series, Beat Dodgers

Posted on April 27, 2014

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Josh Rutledge hit a three-run homer and Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven strong innings, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 on Sunday.

The Rockies won their fourth straight series after beating San Diego, Philadelphia and San Francisco.

De La Rosa (2-3) allowed a run and four hits. The left-hander has won his last three starts against the Dodgers after going 0-8 with a 7.32 ERA in his 10 previous career starts against them.

Pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu’s two-out single in the second inning was Los Angeles’ last hit until Matt Kemp doubled to right-center with two outs in the eighth against Adam Ottavino.

Ryu (3-2) gave up six runs and nine hits in five-plus innings. The Korean-born lefty is 0-2 with a 9.69 ERA in his three starts at Dodger Stadium, but 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in four road starts.

Avalanche Push Wild to Elimination Situation

Posted on April 27, 2014

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Twice in five games, the Minnesota Wild have been less than 75 seconds from a victory on the road.

Both times, the Colorado Avalanche got the tying goal late in regulation before winning in overtime.

Now the Wild are facing an elimination situation, with the Avalanche visiting for Game 6 on Monday and leading the first-round playoff series 3-2.

If the Wild are not able to ignore the what-if feelings of frustration from those narrow losses, they’ll be in trouble against an Avalanche team that perked up on Saturday after consecutive flat performances in Games 3 and 4.

But being on the edge might work in the Wild’s favor. They played some of their best games this season while missing key players.

Infante’s 6 RBIs Carry Royals past Orioles 9-3

Posted on April 27, 2014

BALTIMORE (AP) — Omar Infante homered and tied a career high with six RBIs, James Shields pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals coasted to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Nori Aoki scored three runs for the Royals, who took two of three from Baltimore to conclude a 3-4 road trip that began in Cleveland. Kansas City is 12-0 when scoring at least four runs and 0-12 when scoring three runs or fewer.

Infante hit a run-scoring groundout in the first inning, a sacrifice fly in the third, a two-run double in the fifth and a two-run shot in the seventh. He entered with one home run and 11 RBIs in 21 games.

NPCC Knights Softball Knock off Rival McCook, Drop Two against Garden City

Posted on April 27, 2014

North Platte – The North Platte Community College softball team (10-26) knocked off their rival, the McCook Community College Indians (31-20) in both games of a double-header Thursday before falling twice to the Garden City Community College BroncBusters (19-30) on Friday. The Knights defeated the Indians 8-6 and 9-6 in their annual “Beat Cancer” game while losing to the BroncBusters 2-13 and 7-16.

In the opening game against McCook, Shannon Lieber earned the win on the mound as she gave up five hits and only one earned run. Katharine Savolt earned the save giving up two hits and one unearned run.

Lieber led the Knights at the plate going 2-2 with a home run and two RBIs. Britlee Anderson was 2-3 while Soliel Atenza was 2-4 with an RBI and Sydney Standage was 1-3 with a double, a walk and scoring two runs.

The Knights followed up their game one win against the Indians with another win in the second game as Savolt earned the win as she gave up five hits and only one earned run. Lieber got the save as she gave up four hits and three earned runs to go along with three strikeouts.

Savolt led the Knights at the plate going 2-4 while scoring a run. Standage was 1-2 with a walk, a sacrifice and scored a run. Shaylynne Campo and Brooke Wakefield were both 1-2 and scored two runs.

“We played solid on Thursday for our “Beat Cancer” game,” said head coach Janelle Higgins. “Everyone played hard and we had solid at bats. Our pitchers pitched two solid games.”

Against the BroncBusters of Garden City, Shannon Lieber took the loss on the mound giving up 13 runs with six unearned on nine hits.

Katharine Savolt was 2-3 at the plate while Lieber was 1-1 with a run and walk. Soliel Atenza was 1-3 and scored a run.

The Knights also fell in the second game against Garden City. Savolt took the loss on the mound giving up 12 runs of which four were earned on seven hits.

Britlee Anderson was 3-4 with an RBI while Atenza was 2-3 with a walk and a scored run. Savolt went 2-4 with 3 RBIs and home run. Alexis Bryant was 2-3 while Christina Rodie had a walk and reached on an error while scoring two runs.

“Friday we had a few changes in our line-up but our team really showed heart and determination to fight back in both games after getting down early in the first innings of both games,” said Higgins. “I am proud of our girls for the fight.”

The Knights’ double-header with Western Nebraska Community College scheduled for Saturday, April 27 were canceled due to weather. The Knights return to the diamond on Monday, April 28 as they take on Barton Community College at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Knights then host Colby Community College on Tuesday, April 29 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. before travelling to Beatrice for the Region IX Division II Tournament on May 2 where they open with Southeast Community College.

Fight to Ban Synthetic Drugs Not Over in Nebraska

Posted on April 27, 2014April 28, 2014

(AP) — Nebraska will again expand its ban on synthetic drugs under a new law, but some say the law doesn’t go far enough.

The law targets the newest generation of synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of marijuana. It was passed in the legislative session’s final day and signed by Gov. Dave Heineman last week.

Despite its passage, the law disappointed Steve Tucker, whose 18-year-old son, Billy, died in October from an overdose of the synthetic marijuana “K2.”

Tucker, of Greenwood, says the new law doesn’t stop substances developed recently in eastern Europe that will likely reach Nebraska soon.

Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala, who sponsored the bill, says some provision had to be removed from the bill in order for it to gain approval.

Teen’s Arm Severed in New York Eatery’s Pasta Machine

Posted on April 27, 2014April 27, 2014

(AP) — A teenage employee at an Italian restaurant in northern New York has severed his arm while cleaning a pasta machine.

A spokeswoman for Massachusetts General Hospital tells The Associated Press that 17-year-old Brett Bouchard was listed in serious condition there Sunday morning.

He was flown there after the accident Thursday night at Violi’s Restaurant in Massena on the Canadian border.

Restaurant manager Mia Violi tells The Watertown Daily Times that Bouchard was cleaning the pasta machine when his right arm got caught and severed at the elbow. She says employees are trying to figure out how the machine got activated while he was cleaning it.

It’s not yet clear whether the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate the accident.

Nebraska Counsel for Discipline to Retire

Posted on April 27, 2014

(AP) — Dennis Carlson, who heads the Nebraska Office of the Counsel for Discipline, has announced his plan to retire.

Carlson has served as counsel for discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court since 1981. Prior to that, Carlson was a public defender in Lancaster County for seven years.

The office investigates and prosecutes attorneys who violate the rules of professional conduct as adopted by the Nebraska Supreme Court. The goal of the disciplinary system is to protect the public, the profession and justice system from unethical attorneys.

Chief Justice Michael Heavican says Carlson shaped the office into “an effective and efficient disciplinary body during the last 30 years.”