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Month: July 2014

Ford Recalling 100,566 Vehicles Due to Safety Issues

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fordDETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling 100,566 vehicles in North America for various safety defects.

The company announced the six separate recalls Tuesday. No injuries related to the defects have been reported.

The largest recall, of 92,022 vehicles, affects the 2013 and 2014 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and Police Interceptor sedans, the Flex and Lincoln MKT crossovers, the 2012-2014 Edge and 2014 Lincoln MKX. Ford says the right-hand halfshaft, which is part of the axle, may disengage over time, making the vehicles inoperable.

Ford is recalling 5,264 2011-2014 F59 commercial stripped chassis because corrosion could lead to a fire risk. It’s also recalling 2,124 Escape SUVs from the 2014 model year because their panoramic glass roofs might leak or fall out.

Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles for free.

Kansas Won’t Release Data from Reading, Math Tests

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schoolTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas won’t be issuing any report cards this year on how well its public school students performed on standardized reading and math tests after cyberattacks and other problems this spring.

The State Board of Education decided Tuesday not to release any scores.

The board’s decision means there won’t be a report on how students scored overall statewide or how students in each school district or individual schools scored.

The University of Kansas center that designed the tests told the board last month that it should not release data for individual schools and districts because of cyberattacks and other problems from March 10 to April 10.

The state Department of Education typically releases data from testing each fall.

World’s Tallest Water Slide Set to Open Thursday in KC

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tallest-water-slideKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — After three delays, the world’s tallest water slide is scheduled to open this week.

Officials at Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kansas, said Tuesday that the public will be able to ride the Verrückt slide on Thursday.

The ride was originally scheduled to open on May 23 when the water park’s season began. The next scheduled opening on June 5 was postponed, and a June 29 date also was delayed. Park officials have said the delays were needed to allow for more testing.

Guinness World Records in April certified the 17-story, 168-foot-tall attraction as the tallest water slide in the world. Riders on the Verrückt, which means “insane” in German, plummet at 60 mph to 70 mph on four-person rafts.

Maniohuta Archery Club to Host 3D Shoot

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Maniohuta Archery ClubNorth Platte’s Maniohuta Archery Club is hosting a 3D Shoot on Saturday, July 12.

Registration for the 3D Shoot will begin at 9:00 am and be a continuous line until 1:00 pm. The cost is $15 for non-members and $10 for members. Kids 11 and under are $5.

The shoot will take place at 204 Pheasant Run Rd., by Lake Maloney and concessions will be available. You can get more information by going to the Maniohuta Archers Facebook page or by emailing maniohutaarchers@gmail.com.

Three First Nationals Players to Participate in Cornhusker League All-Star Game

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first-nationalsThe North Platte First Nationals will be well represented at the 2014 Cornhusker League All-Star Game in Grand Island Tuesday.

North Platte head coach Rick Ostergard will be coaching the West Team, which consists of North Platte, Columbus, Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, Norfolk and Gretna. The East Team will be made up of players from the Lincoln teams. The head coach of the teams rotate each year.

The head coach selects the players for his team with input from the other coaches in the league. The First Nationals will have three players, Luke Volz, Darian Allberry and Jack Kenny, competing in Tuesday night’s game.

Volz leads North Platte with a .382 batting average and 12 doubles. He is also tied for the team lead with four triples this season to go along 33 RBI and 33 runs scored. Volz also pitches for the First Nationals and has a 3-0 record with one save and a 4.87 ERA. He has 12 strikeouts compared to 10 walks for the season.

Allberry leads North Platte in runs batted in with 34 so far this season. He is batting .286 with nine doubles and 36 runs scored. On the mound Allberry boasts a 2.39 ERA and a 3-2 record. He has 33 strikeouts compared to just 12 walks this season.

Kenny is second on the team with a .344 batting average and is tied for the team lead with four triples. He also has eight doubles, 21 RBI and 32 runs scored. Kenny has also pitched seven and one-third innings this season for the First Nationals. He has yet to give up an earned run and has a 1-0 record with three saves. He has seven strikeouts compared to three walks.

The roster for the West Team can be seen below.

The Cornhusker League All-Star Game will be played in Grand Island with a 7:00 pm first pitch Tuesday.

West Roster

MATT MOORE (KEARNEY)

PEYTON POCOCK (KEARNEY)

CHRIS LANGIN (KEARNEY)

CALVIN HEHNKE (GRAND ISLAND)

KEVIN CAHOY (GRAND ISLAND)

PHOENIX STEVENSON (GRAND ISLAND)

RILEY BAASCH (GRAND ISLAND)

TYLER MORTON (COLUMBUS)

BLAKE BUBAK (COLUMBUS)

LUKE VOLZ (NORTH PLATTE)

JACK KENNY (NORTH PLATTE)

DARIAN ALLBERRY (NORTH PLATTE)

ALEX PANGANIBAN (HASTINGS)

MASON SPILINEK (HASTINGS)

ZACH HOWELL (GRETNA)

JACOB BLANK (GRETNA)

‘2015 Dresses for a Cause’ Event Kicks-Off Saturday

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lincoln-county-child-abuse-preventionIn 2013, there were 26,944 reported cases of child abuse in the United States, but one Lincoln County organization wants to see that number decrease.

The Lincoln County Child Abuse Prevention Council is preparing for the 2015 Dresses for a Cause Prom Boutique.

The Council will kick-off their donation drive this Saturday, July 12, from 10:00-2:00 at the Bride of Hope “It Sale,” 410 West 5th Street.

Volunteers will be on hand to accept dresses, and the Council will also have games and prizes for children.

The Boutique provides new and gently used dresses for $20.00 or less in time for Prom 2015.  The proceeds benefit the Lincoln County Child Abuse Prevention Council and the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center.

For more information, visit the Council’s website, www.lincolncountychildren.com or call Matt at (308) 534-4064.

Mark Pelini Named to Rimington Watch List

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Mark Pelini Nebraska Huskers FootballNebraska senior Mark Pelini is one of 66 centers who have been named to the official watch list for the 2014 Rimington Trophy announced Tuesday morning.

The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the nation’s top center. The award is named in honor of Dave Rimington who twice won the Outland Trophy and captured the Lombardi Award during his All-America career at Nebraska.

Pelini has been a valuable member of the Husker offensive line each of the past two seasons. A year ago, he saw extensive time at center and his role increased in the second half of the year when injuries hit the offensive front.

The 6-0, 290-pound Pelini helped Nebraska feature one of the nation’s top running attacks in 2013. Behind the play of the offensive line, I-back Ameer Abdullah racked up 1,690 rushing yards, the most by a Nebraska player since 1997.

Pelini will also be counted on for leadership on the offensive line in 2014. The Huskers graduated five seniors from its 2013 offensive line, leaving Pelini as one of the most experienced members of the position group.

Pelini is one of 10 Big Ten centers on the watch list. The winner of the 2014 Rimington Trophy will be honored at a banquet in Lincoln on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015.

Man Dies at South Dakota Hot Dog Eating Contest

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odd-newsCUSTER, S.D. (AP) — A Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in South Dakota turned tragic when a contestant choked to death.

Custer County Sheriff Rick Wheeler says 47-year-old Walter Eagle Tail, of Custer, died Thursday at a hospital after attempts to save him failed at the scene.

The Custer Chamber of Commerce sponsored the contest. The group canceled a pie-eating contest scheduled for Friday.

Chamber Executive Director Dave Ressler says the group is “at a loss for words.”

Speed-eating competitions are popular over the Fourth of July weekend. Eight-time champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut managed to eat 61 hot dogs in 10 minutes at the annual Coney Island contest on Friday, eight short of the record 69 he swallowed in the 2013 competition.

Cozad Trailer Fire Injures 3, Kills 1

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fatal-fireAn early morning fire in Cozad has killed one person.

Fire crews responded to the blaze at 103 Birch Lane at around 1:00 a.m., on Tuesday.

Firefighters were able to get the fire under control in less than an hour, but unfortunately, one person was found deceased inside the residence, and three were injured, including a child who was flown by helicopter to an Omaha hospital.

Officials say the investigation by the State Fire Marshal  is ongoing.  The name of the deceased has not been released.

 

 

North Platte Weather-July 8

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forecast graphic july 8 2014

  • Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
  • Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
  • Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
  • Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph.
  • Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
  • Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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