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Former Pilots Honor Those Killed in Vietnam

174th Tactical Fighter Squadron VeteransSOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (AP) — Eighteen former fighter pilots journeyed to an unfinished memorial at a park in northeast Nebraska and honored those who died in the service of their country during the Vietnam War.

The veterans had all flown missions during the war. During a reunion of the 174th Tactical Fighter Squadron last week they remembered those who didn’t come back, including one of their friends killed in action and one who died in an accident.

Their names are inscribed in granite on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and on the replica that’s part of the still-unfinished Siouxland Freedom Park in South Sioux City.

Mike Newhouse is president of Siouxland Freedom Park Inc., and he says there’s already been a steady stream of visitors.

NSP Promotes 100 Days of Summer Initiative

state-patrol-logo(Lincoln, Neb.)- The Nebraska State Patrol encourages all motorists to do their part in saving lives on Nebraska roads during the heavily traveled summer months through its “100 Days of Summer” enforcement initiative.

In its 7th year, the “100 Days of Summer” initiative provides motorists an opportunity to view planned NSP enforcement activities. Each day, beginning with the Memorial Day holiday weekend and continuing through Labor Day, the Nebraska State Patrol Field Services Division will work to hold at least one traffic safety enforcement operation somewhere in the state.

“The concept is simple,” said Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.  “On our website we provide a link to some of our special enforcement activities, in turn we ask motorists to do their part by complying with all traffic safety laws.”

Interested motorists can visit the Nebraska State Patrol website @ www.statepatrol.nebraska.gov and click on the NSP Enforcement Activities link located beneath the state map on the NSP homepage to access an enforcement calendar. The enforcement calendar will list at least one traffic safety enforcement effort per day. By viewing the calendar, motorists can access information on the type of enforcement planned and the location of the enforcement.

Colonel Sankey said, “Help us make this summer travel season a safe one. Follow the rules of the road and remember to always buckle up.”

Eva Marie Weber Munnell


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Eva Marie Weber Munnell, 82, of North Platte, NE, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.

Eva was born December 17, 1931, to Cecil LeRoy and Helen Marie Nicholson Wonch at Lantree, SD. She grew up in Arnold, NE and graduated from Arnold High School. On June 5, 1945, Eva married Maynard H. Weber at Arnold and they made their home in North Platte. To this union four children, Shirley, Patricia, Gene and Gary, were born. Maynard and Eva enjoyed camping together. He passed away in 1986. Eva later married Dale Eugene Munnell on February 10, 1990. He preceded her in death in 2003.

Eva’s life centered around her relationship to God and her family. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When Eva was younger, she enjoyed cooking and making Christmas candy. Later, she liked to visit with her friends, go out to restaurants and travel. While in the nursing home she enjoyed visits with Pastor Gary Goodwin of the First Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include her sons, Gene (Vicki) Weber, of North Platte and Gary (Vickie) Weber, of Sutherland, NE; a daughter, Patricia (Ron) Sivits, of Maxwell, NE; her son-in-law, Mike Torres, of North Platte; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kathy (Albert) Phillips, of Houston, TX and Carolyn Schneider, of North Platte; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

Along with her husbands, Maynard Weber and Dale Munnell, Eva was preceded in death by her daughter, Shirley Torres; her parents, Cecil and Helen Wonch; two brothers, James and LeRoy Wonch; and a brother-in-law, Red Schneider.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2014, at the First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Gary Goodwin and Pastor Lee Wonch officiating. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Omaha Man Suspected of Arson in Apartment Fire

OMAHA-FIRE-AND-RESCUE-BADGEOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a 24-year-old man is suspected of starting a fire at an Omaha apartment complex last week.

An Omaha Fire Department news release says Steven Kephart, of Omaha, was arrested on Monday after he was interviewed. Douglas County Jail records say Kephart remained in custody on Tuesday. His attorney in a recent case didn’t immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

The fire left water damage at several apartments in the west Omaha complex on Thursday. One man was injured.

Nebraska Authorities Say Fugitive Killed Himself

Jefferson County Sheriff OfficeJANSEN, Neb. (AP) — Southeast Nebraska authorities say a man about to be arrested on a warrant fatally shot himself.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release that the shooting took place a little after 12:15 p.m. Monday at a home in Jansen.

The release says the man had been evading arrest for some time. Deputies were tipped the man was in the home, and they found him Monday in a bedroom closet on the second floor. They say he fired a shotgun blast into his head as they approached. Deputies say they fired no shots.

The man’s name is being withheld until relatives are told about his death.

State law says a grand jury must be convened to investigate whenever someone dies being arrested or when in custody.

Omaha Slaying Suspect Arrested in Missouri

omaha-policeOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man sought in the slaying of a woman at a west Omaha apartment has been arrested in Missouri.

Police say 42-year-old Anthony Burries was taken into custody by officers in Odessa, Missouri, on Monday evening. He awaits extradition to Omaha. Online court records don’t list the name of his attorney in the case.

A warrant for Burries’ arrest was issued earlier Monday. It said the charge was first-degree murder. He’s accused of killing 38-year-old Tina Hoult, with whom he’d had a relationship. Her body was found Sunday morning in her apartment after officers were sent to check on her well-being.

Court records say Burries has a prison record for theft and firearms violations and for domestic abuse in assaulting Hoult in December 2012.

Regulators Fine Omaha Stone Cutting Business $41K

OSHAOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A stone-cutting business in west Omaha has been ordered to pay nearly $41,000 in fines because regulators found 15 safety violations.

The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it found the problems at Baltazar’s Stone Inc. during a November inspection.

Regulators say three workers were exposed to unsafe levels of silica dust.

Business owner Baltazar Sauceda says he plans to appeal because several of the violations and fines appear redundant. Sauceda says his company works to ensure that employees are safe on the job.

The 10-year-old company makes decorative stone used in fireplaces, patios and siding. It also has locations in Lincoln, Norfolk and Columbus, Nebraska, and in Des Moines and Sioux City, Iowa.

Nebraska’s 2014 Big Game Guide Available Online

bull-elkLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The 2014 Big Game Guide is available online at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website, OutdoorNebraska.org.

It’s a summary of regulations about hunting deer, antelope, elk and bighorn sheep in Nebraska. There are unit maps and information on season dates, permits and bag limits. The guide soon will be available in hard copy.

To view the guide online, click on Guides on the left side of the home page. The document may be downloaded as a PDF and printed.

North Platte Weather – May 20


North Platte Weather May 20

  • Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
  • Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East northeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
  • Wednesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
  • Thursday: A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
  • Thursday Night: A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

White Sox Rally from 5-Run Hole, Beat Royals 7-6

kc-royalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alexei Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, Dayan Viciedo and Paul Konerko also went deep and the Chicago White Sox climbed out of a five-run hole before holding on for a wild 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Zach Putnam (2-0) worked two shutout innings in relief of Scott Carroll, and Ronald Belisario also threw two scoreless innings before Scott Downs and Jake Petricka bailed out Matt Lindstrom.

Lindstrom, normally the White Sox closer, gave up a leadoff single to Nori Aoki in the ninth, then appeared to hurt his foot fielding a sacrifice bunt by Alcides Escobar that resulted in an error. Downs entered and struck out Eric Hosmer, then Petricka picked off pinch-runner Jarrod Dyson at second base before getting Billy Butler on a groundout to end the game.

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