May 2014 – Page 18 – North Platte Post Archive

Chiefs Sign First-Round Pick Dee Ford

Posted on May 24, 2014May 25, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs signed first-round pick Dee Ford on Saturday, putting the final player from this year’s draft class under contract as the team began a three-day rookie minicamp.

Ford played defensive end at Auburn but the Chiefs view him as a pass-rushing outside linebacker, one who can complement Pro Bowl selections Tamba Hali and Justin Houston this season and potentially replace one of them next season.

He was the No. 23 overall pick in this year’s draft.

While the Chiefs did not disclose terms of his contract, the current salary structure leaves little room for surprise. All deals for draft choices are four years, and Ford will receive about $8 million total. The Chiefs also hold a fifth year option because he was a first-round pick.

Rockies’ Arenado Lands on DL with Broken Finger

Posted on May 24, 2014May 25, 2014

ATLANTA (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have placed third baseman Nolan Arenado on the 15-day disabled list and recalled infielder Josh Rutledge from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Arenado left Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves after breaking his left middle finger on a head-first slide into second.

Arenado is hitting .305 with six homers and 28 RBIs. He leads the team with 17 doubles.

Rutledge has played second base and shortstop this season. He was placed on Colorado’s 15-day disabled list May 2 with a viral infection. He was optioned to Colorado Springs on May 13.

The addition of Rutledge gives Colorado the flexibility to move D.J. LeMahieu from second base to third. Charlie Culberson, who replaced Arenado on Friday, is another option at third base.

Shooter Kills 7 in California Drive-By after Making Disturbing Video

Posted on May 24, 2014May 24, 2014

GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Police investigating last night’s deadly drive-by shootings in Southern California are studying a video posted on YouTube of a young man describing plans to shoot women.

They’re not saying whether the person in the video is a suspect in the shootings, which left seven people dead, including the suspected gunman. But Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says investigators are analyzing written and videotaped evidence that suggests it was “a premeditated mass murder.”

Seven others were wounded in the attack near the University of California, Santa Barbara campus in the beachside community of Isla Vista.

The sheriff says the gunman got into two gun battles with deputies before crashing his black BMW into a parked car. The suspect was found dead inside the car with a gunshot wound to the head, but it wasn’t clear whether he was killed by gunfire or if he committed suicide.

A semi-automatic handgun was recovered from the scene.

Here is the video. This video may not be suitable for people under the age of 18.

Lincoln Co. Marriage Licensed (Week of May 19)

Posted on May 24, 2014

Loncey Nick Johnson, 24, North Platte and Jessica Jo Witte, 21, North Platte

Hector Porfirio Guitron, 51, North Platte and Maria Rosario Villarreal, 50, North Platte

Bryant Thane Schipporeit, 25, North Platte and Myranda Rae Park, 24, North Platte

Trey Lenord White, 26, Paxton NE and Rebecca Lea Grimm, 25, Paxton NE

George Allen Witte, 66, North Platte and Kathryn Lucille Magnussen, 62, Doniphan NE

Carl Edward Hamit, 69, Wallace NE and Elizabeth Rose Knepke, 70, North Platte

Scott Allan White, 34, North Platte and Sarah Nicole State, 29, North Platte

Francis William Setzer, 50, North Platte and Dixie Marie Scheenen, 45, North Platte

Commander: Navy Must Improve Female Retention Rate

Posted on May 24, 2014

(AP) — The Navy retains female sailors at half the rate it holds on to men. One result is it doesn’t have enough senior enlisted women on some ships stationed overseas.

The Navy’s top commander for personnel says the service has repeatedly learned problems develop if a ship has many junior enlisted females but no senior enlisted women on board to mentor them.

Vice Adm. William Moran told reporters during a visit to Pearl Harbor on Thursday he thinks the fundamental reason is that women want to start families and need more time to do so. He says this often makes women choose between staying in uniform and starting a family.

The Navy currently offers women six weeks of paid maternity leave.

Moran wants to improve the retention rate for all female sailors.

Bellevue Attorney’s License Suspended for 45 Days

Posted on May 24, 2014

(AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Bellevue attorney for 45 days and ordered him to serve two years of monitored probation.

The suspension stemmed from a case in which attorney Gregory Pivovar was appointed to represent inmate Danny Robinson in a motion for post-conviction relief.

The motion was denied, and Pivovar informed Robinson that he would need to be reappointed before he could represent Robinson on appeal. But Pivovar did not advise Robinson that he had 30 days to appeal, nor did Pivovar file an appeal himself.

Pivovar was reappointed days after the deadline for appeal, and the Nebraska Counsel for Discipline found that instead of contacting the court to discuss the problem, Pivovar “stuck his head in the sand” and refused to take Robinson’s calls.

Lincoln Woman Charged with Stealing from Former Employer

Posted on May 24, 2014

(AP) — Authorities say a Lincoln woman stole more than $11,000 from her employer over a 10-month period.

Lancaster County prosecutors charged 38-year-old Katie Marie Dewald Thursday with felony theft. Court records do not list an attorney.

Officer Katie Flood says Dewald managed the Stony Ridge Apartments from December 2012 to September. During that time, Flood says Dewald collected rent, fees and laundry money and made personal bank deposits. An internal audit shows Dewald took more than $11,000 while employed at the apartment complex.

Flood says when the building’s owner noticed a discrepancy in the amount of incoming money from tenants and confronted Dewald, she resigned and he called police. Dewald turned herself in to the Lancaster County jail in an agreement with investigators.

Police: Teen Killed Cabbie for Rejecting His Routes

Posted on May 24, 2014May 24, 2014

(AP) — Police say a 16-year-old shot a Pennsylvania cabbie twice in the head because he believed the driver was trying to rip him off.

Aazis (ah-ZEES’) Richardson was charged with murder Friday night in the killing of 47-year-old Vincent Darbenzio (dar-BENZ’-ee-oh). The cab driver’s body was found in his vehicle shortly before 5 a.m. Friday near the entrance to a Scranton housing complex.

Investigators say Richardson told them he killed Darbenzio because the driver was taking a long way to his destination and ignoring his suggested shortcuts. Police say Richardson also stole $500 before fleeing.

While in police custody, Richardson told reporters he had killed the driver because he wouldn’t take his preferred route.

It’s not clear if Richardson has an attorney.

Darbenzio started working for the cab company last month.

Boys Town Marks Year Anniversary of Omaha Office

Posted on May 24, 2014

(AP) — A Boys Town office in north Omaha will hold a block party to celebrate its one-year anniversary.

The party on June 6 will be open to the public and free for all families. It will feature food, face painting, games and a bounce house.

Boys Town opened the new office on Ames Avenue in north Omaha last year in order to better serve the community.

Boys Town opened an office in south Omaha in February, as well. The new offices are the product of increased efforts to take Boys Town services into the communities that need them.

Flags to be Lowered in Nebraska for Memorial Day

Posted on May 24, 2014

Gov. Dave Heineman is reminding residents to fly flags at state government buildings and other sites in observance of Memorial Day.

Heineman ordered the flags lowered Monday until noon “to honor the courage and dedication of those who have sacrificed for our freedom.”

On Monday, Heineman will attend Memorial Day ceremonies at Memorial Park in Omaha.