June 2014 – Page 6 – North Platte Post Archive

Omaha Event to Focus on Sexuality, Anatomy, Gender

Posted on June 28, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Sexuality, anatomy and gender are the focus of the next Omaha Science Café.

The presenters will be Sofia Jawed-Wessel, who is assistant director of the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative, and Jay Irwin, associate director of the collaborative.

The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on July 8 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. The event will be the third of a four-part series of Science Café presentations dealing with sexual health topics.

Science Cafés involve face-to-face conversations with experts about current science topics. They are open to everyone 21 and older.

Pizza will be provided by The Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures for the first 50 people.

Nebraska Republicans Hold State Convention

Posted on June 28, 2014

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Republican Party is holding its annual convention in Hastings.

The convention is being held this Saturday in the Dawson Building on the campus of Central Community College.

State GOP Chairman J.L. Spray says all Republican federal and statewide candidates are attending, as are several legislative candidates and current office holders.

The convention includes delegates and alternate delegates from around the state who were elected at their local county conventions.

Supreme Court Chief Justice to Speak in Nebraska

Posted on June 28, 2014

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court will be in Lincoln late this summer to deliver the keynote address at the Roman L. Hruska Institute for the Administration of Justice.

The Nebraska State Bar Foundation said on Thursday that Chief Justice John Roberts’ lecture will be on Sept. 19 at the University of Nebraska College of Law. The address is open to the public.

Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at the Hruska Institute in 2011, and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke at the Law College in 2006.

The Roman L. Hruska Institute for the Administration of Justice was created in 1995 to educate lawyers, law students and the public-at-large in Nebraska on the importance of administering justice at the federal level.

Warrant Issued for Omaha Murder Suspect

Posted on June 28, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a man accused of fatally shooting another man during a break-in at an Omaha home.

Police say 26-year-old Corleone McCurry faces a first-degree murder charge for the shooting death of Timothy Marzettie, of Omaha. Police say officers were called to the home Wednesday, shortly after 11:30 p.m., when the found Marzettie wounded inside the home. Marzettie later died at an Omaha hospital.

Anyone with information about McCurry’s whereabouts is encouraged to call 911, or Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-7867. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of $1,000.

Nebraska Valuation Protests Must Be Filed Monday

Posted on June 28, 2014

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska property owners have until Monday to protest their valuations with their county board of equalization.

The Nebraska Department of Revenue says county assessors were required to send property owners a notice of valuation change on or before June 1.

Property owners who disagree with the assessed value can protest by contacting the county clerk in the county where the property is located. Protests can be filed in person or by mail.

County contact information is available on the Department of Revenue’s website at https://www.revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/counties/counties.html .

Seven Big Ten Student-Athletes Selected in Annual NBA Draft

Posted on June 28, 2014

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Seven former Big Ten standouts were selected in the 2014 NBA Draft on Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, including five first-round choices for the first time since 1990. The five Big Ten student-athletes were selected among the first 21 picks, the most of any conference, and it marked the second straight year that multiple players were picked among the top 10. The seven total selections were the most since eight Big Ten standouts were drafted in 2000.

Michigan’s Nik Stauskas was the first conference student-athlete chosen, going to the Sacramento Kings at No. 8. Indiana’s Noah Vonleh was selected ninth overall by the Charlotte Hornets, joining former Hoosier Cody Zeller, a first-round selection by the team last year. Stauskas was the 2014 Big Ten Player of the Year, while Vonleh collected Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors.

Michigan State’s Adreian Payne was the 15th overall selection by the Atlanta Hawks. Payne’s teammate Gary Harris was selected No. 19 overall by the Chicago Bulls, who were picking for the Denver Nuggets as part of an earlier trade. Michigan’s Mitch McGary was selected No. 21 by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Wolverines’ Glenn Robinson III was the first Big Ten player picked in the second round after being selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 40 overall. Iowa’s Roy Devyn Marble was picked by the Denver Nuggets at No. 56 overall before being traded to the Orlando Magic, which drafted former Indiana standout Victor Oladipo in the first round last year.

The Big Ten has had nine players taken in the first round in the last two years, while five different schools have seen student-athletes selected in either the first or second round – Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State. For the second straight year, two Big Ten teams – Michigan and Michigan State – had multiple players selected in the first round. Every starter from the Wolverines’ team that advanced to the 2013 national championship game has been drafted in the NBA.

Braun’s Single in 9th Sends Brewers by Rockies 3-2

Posted on June 27, 2014

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning that scored a run and had an RBI single in the ninth, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.

Mark Reynolds led off the ninth with a single off reliever Matt Belisle (2-3) and advanced on a sacrifice by Jean Segura. Scooter Gennett pinch hit for Francisco Rodriguez (3-2) and was intentionally walked. The runners advanced on a passed ball by catcher Michael McKenry. After Rickie Weeks went down swinging, Braun drilled Belisle’s first pitch up the middle.

Josh Rutledge tied the game when he homered off Rodriguez with one out in the ninth. Rutledge hit a 3-2 pitch that just barely cleared the wall in left for his second homer this season.

Rodriguez was trying to help Kyle Lohse win his third straight start. Lohse has been victimized by five blown saves this season.

Infante’s Slam Sends Royals to 8-6 Win over Angels

Posted on June 27, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Omar Infante capped a seven-run inning with his first career grand slam, and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 on a rough Friday night for starting pitchers.

Jason Vargas and Angels counterpart Matt Shoemaker (5-2) combined to give up 14 runs on 20 hits — four of them home runs. Neither got an out in the fifth inning.

Michael Mariot (1-0) picked up with his first career win with 1 1-3 innings of relief, and Greg Holland earned his 23rd save by tossing a perfect ninth.

Salvador Perez had three hits while Lorenzo Cain, Billy Butler and Alex Gordon each drove in a run for Kansas City, which ended the Angels’ six-game winning streak despite limping into the series having lost six of seven.

Storm Reports June 27, 2014

Posted on June 27, 2014June 27, 2014

Office	Report Time	County	Location	Event Type	Mag.	Remark
LBF	Fri Jun 27 2014 23:47:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Hayes	7 W Hayes Center	TSTM WND GST	100	hayes county emergency manager reported estimated 100 mph wind gusts. large tree limbs down and very poor visibility in heavy rain.
LBF	Fri Jun 27 2014 23:55:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Hayes	8 S Hayes Center	TSTM WND DMG	0	relayed by emergency manager from hayes county – fire department reported power lines downed by high winds at the junction of highways 25 and 25a. location approximately 6 miles northwest of palisade.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:15:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Wallace	TSTM WND GST	70
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:15:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Wallace	TSTM WND DMG	0	delayed report…trees down in wallace and power lines across highway 23.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:15:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Wallace	TSTM WND GST	70
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:20:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Wallace	TSTM WND DMG	0	lots of tree damage being reported in wallace from thunderstorm wind gusts. report relayed through dispatch.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:22:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	20 S Sutherland	TSTM WND GST	70
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:22:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	20 S Sutherland	TSTM WND GST	70
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:25:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Keith	Roscoe	HAIL	1.5
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:25:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Keith	Ogallala	HAIL	1
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:30:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	2 E Wallace	TSTM WND DMG	0	4 power poles reported snapped two miles west of wallace…near intersection of highway 23 and highway 25.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:30:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Frontier	5 S Moorefield	FUNNEL CLOUD	0	funnel reached 1/3 way to ground. gustnado lasted 60 seconds
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:30:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	2 W Wallace	TSTM WND DMG	0	4 power poles reported snapped two miles west of wallace…near intersection of highway 23 and highway 25.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:34:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Frontier	Curtis	TSTM WND GST	70
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:34:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Frontier	Curtis	TSTM WND GST	70
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:34:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Sutherland	TSTM WND DMG	0	power knocked out in sutherland.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:39:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Hershey	TSTM WND DMG	0	delay report…time estimated from radar. large tree limbs down in hershey.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:43:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Sutherland	TSTM WND DMG	0	delayed report…time estimated from radar…trees and power lines down in sutherland.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:51:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	10 W North Platte	TSTM WND DMG	0	tree branches of 4 to 6 inches in diameter down.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:54:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	11 W North Platte	TSTM WND DMG	0	tree branches down – 8 inch branches blocking the road and 4 inch branches scattered about the road.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:54:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	10 W North Platte	TSTM WND DMG	0	tree branch of 8 inches in diameter down on north river road.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 00:55:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Sutherland	TSTM WND DMG	0	tree damage in sutherland. trees reported flying by house.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	9 N Brady	TSTM WND GST	60	estimated wind speeds of 50 to 60 mph
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 01:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	9 N Brady	TSTM WND GST	60	estimated wind speeds of 50 to 60 mph
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 01:06:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Lincoln	Sutherland	TSTM WND DMG	0	tree trunk snapped at hwy 30 and walnut st.
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 01:25:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Logan	12 NNW Stapleton	TSTM WND GST	60
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 01:25:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Logan	12 NNW Stapleton	TSTM WND GST	60
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 01:30:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Custer	Callaway	TSTM WND DMG	0	4-6 inch tree branches down
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 02:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Blaine	4 SE Purdum	TSTM WND GST	60
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 02:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Blaine	4 SE Purdum	TSTM WND GST	60
LBF	Sat Jun 28 2014 02:25:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)	Keith	Ogallala	FLASH FLOOD	0	several stranded vehicles due to high water from heavy rainfall in ogallala. highway 30 near roscoe had water over the road surface on the west and east approaches.

Wyoming Man Enters Plea in Nebraska Standoff Case

Posted on June 27, 2014

GERING, Neb. (AP) — A Wyoming man has entered a no contest plea in connection to a January standoff in the Nebraska Panhandle.

29-year-old Matthew Schwab entered a no contest plea Thursday to terroristic threats. He entered the plea in Scotts Bluff District Court as part of a plea deal.

Schwab is accused of failing to drop a handgun during a standoff on Jan. 21 in Scottsbluff. A police officer eventually shot Schwab, hitting him in the upper body.

Sentencing has been scheduled for July 31.