January 2015 – Page 57 – North Platte Post Archive

‘Taken 3’ Topples ‘Hobbit’ Reign at Box Office

Posted on January 11, 2015

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After three weeks atop the box office, “The Hobbit” has been taken down by Liam Neeson.

Fox’s “Taken 3” earned the top spot at the weekend box office with $40.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The third installment of the thriller series stars Neeson as a vengeance-seeking retired CIA operative.

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” fell to fourth place with $9.4 million following three straight weeks in first place. The total haul for filmmaker Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth finale now stands at $236.5 million.

Paramount’s civil rights drama “Selma” expanded into wide release with $11.2 million in second place.

“Into the Woods” marched into third place in its third week at the box office with $9.7 million, bringing the Disney musical’s total to $105.3 million.

Storm Sweep Waterloo With 3-2 Win

Posted on January 10, 2015January 11, 2015

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm (16-10-5) completed a weekend sweep of the Waterloo Black Hakws (9-19-3) on Saturday night with a 3-2 win in front of 3,021 fans at the Viaero Event Center.

Wade Allison scored the game-winning goal for Tri-City in the third period, while Chase Berger and Jake Wahlin added tallies in the first period. Storm goaltender Jared Rutledge made 33 saves in the game to earn his third win in a Tri-City sweater.

Allison now has three goals on the season in 14 games. All three have come at home in Kearney, and all have turned out to be game-winners.

For the second consecutive night, the Black Hawks scored on the first shot of the game, as forward Henrik Rommel got his fourth goal of the year from Tyler Sheehy.

The Storm got even at 1-1 when Berger found the back of the net for the fifth time this season. Berger’s goal came on a rebound in front and was assisted by forward Matthew Freytag and defenseman Tory Dello.

Tri-City then took the lead on a goal by Wahlin at 11:32 of the opening period. Wahlin also scored on a rebound, with assists given to Nolan Aibel and Conner Valesano.

The score stayed 2-1 through the second period, as neither team was able to strike in the middle frame, while Tri-City outshot Waterloo 16-11.

In the third, Allison gave Tri-City an insurance goal at 4:54 which turned out to be the game-winner. The Myrtle, Man. native ripped off a wrist shot that beat Waterloo goaltender Trevor Gorsuch to make it 3-1. Freytag and Nick Master picked up assists on the tally.

Waterloo made it a one-goal game on a late tally by center Tom Novak at 14:32 of the third, but their comeback fell short.

The Black Hawks outshot Tri-City 35-30 in the contest.

The Storm are now in a tie for third place in the Western Conference with Des Moines.

Tri-City heads to Bloomington next weekend for their first ever games with the Thunder on Saturday and Sunday Jan. 17-18. Saturday’s game starts at7:05 p.m., while Sunday’s game begins at 3:00.

Notes: The Storm scratched forwards Garrett Gamez and Kyle Eastman along with defenseman Cameron Spicer…

SCORING SUMMARY

1st Period

Waterloo – Henrik Rommel (power play) (Tyler Sheehy) 1:11
Tri-City – Chase Berger (power play) (Matthew Freytag, Tory Dello) 5:30
Tri-City – Jake Wahlin (Conner Valesano, Nolan Aibel) 11:32

2nd Period

(no scoring)

3rd Period
Tri-City – Wade Allison (Matthew Freytag, Nick Master) 4:54
Waterloo – Tom Novak (Hayden Shaw) 14:32

PENALTIES

1st Period
Tri-City – Cody Milan – (Hooking), 2 min, 0:26
Waterloo – Tyler Sheehy – (Holding), 2 min, 3:45
Tri-City – Chase Berger – (Head Contact), 2 min, 8:24
Waterloo – Sam Rossini – (Interference), 2 min, 12:26
Tri-City – Cody Milan – (Holding), 2 min, 12:26

2nd Period

Tri-City – Dan Labosky – (High Sticking), 2 min, 5:14
Waterloo – Ethan Spaxman – (Holding), 2 min, 6:37
Waterloo – Alex Robert – (Interference), 2 min, 12:06

3rd Period
Waterloo – Rem Pitlick – (Tripping), 2 min, 11:10

Power Play

Waterloo – 1/3

Tri-City – 1/4

Shots

Waterloo: 13, 11, 11 = Total: 35
Tri-City: 8, 16, 6 = Total: 30

Saves
Waterloo – Trevor Gorsuch – 27/30
Tri-City – Jared Rutledge – 33/35

NPCC Knights Defeat Eastern Wyoming

Posted on January 10, 2015January 11, 2015

The North Platte Community College Knights defeated the Eastern Wyoming College Lancers 73-65 on Boy Scout Night at McDonald – Belton Gymnasium. Saturday afternoon.

The Knights are 12-4 on the season and 5-1 in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region IX south sub-region. The Lancers drop to 6-11 overall and 1-4 in the sub region.

The Lancers started the game on a 12- 4 lead with 15:54 to play in the game. The Knights went on a 9-0 run to take the lead 13-12 on a three – pointer by Marco Pascolo.

The score was tied at 21 with five minutes left to play and the Knights went on a 16-3 run to take their biggest lead of the game 37-24.

The Knights held a 37-29 advantage at halftime.

In the second half the Lancers cut the lead to three, trailing 58-55 with 8:22 left in the game. But the Knights were able to maintain their lead.

The Knights were led in scoring by Shyquinn Dix who scored 26 game high points. Marco Pascolo scored 15 and Matt Thomas scored 11 points. Pascolo grabbed 6 rebounds and Riley Rice grabbed 5 rebounds to pace the Knights.

The Lancers were led by Kalil Potts with 23 points. Malcolm Glover was the only other Lancer to score in double figures with 13.

The Knights will be in action on Wednesday, January 14 as they face Laramie County Community College at McDonald-Belton Gymnasium. Tip-off will be at 7:00 p.m. CST.

The game may be heard on ESPN 1410 or on www.northplattepost.com on the World Wide Web. It may also be seen on www.coachesaid.com .

The game will be distinguished as “Special Olympics Night”. Recognition will be given to the area Special Olympians.

NPCC Lady Knights Fall to Eastern Wyoming

Posted on January 10, 2015January 11, 2015

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights were defeated by the Eastern Wyoming College Lady Lancers. 40-54 Saturday afternoon at McDonald – Belton Gymnasium.

The Lady Knights were victims of cold shooting throughout the game. In the first half they shot 9.7 percent from the field, making only 3 shots out of 31 attempts. 10 of the 16 first half points came from the free throw line out of 12 attempts for a percentage of 83.3 percent.

The Lady Lancers shot 11 out of 24 attempts for 45.8 percent in the first half to take a 29-16 halftime advantage.

In the second half, the Lady Knights maintained their solid free throw shooting 80 percent in the second half.

Overall the Lady Knights went 18 of 22 from the line for 81.8 percent.

The Lady Knights committed only 6 turnovers for the game compared to 12 for Eastern Wyoming.

The Lady Knights were led in scoring by April Stull, who had 14 points for the game. Aliyah Brown was next in scoring with 7 points and Kiera Mickens had 6 points.

The Lady Lancers were led by Kara Babola with 21 points. Two other Lady Lancers scored in double figures. Lizette Heredia scored 11 points and Jordan Nelson had 10 points.

The Lady Knights drop to 9-6 on the year. The Lady Lancers improve to 12-5 on the year.

The Lady Knights play Northwest Kansas Technical College at McDonald – Belton Gymnasium on Monday, January 12. The game may be seen on the Internet atwww.coachesaid.com .

Tip–off is scheduled for 6:00 p. m. CST.

Broncos put Quanterus Smith on IR, Promote Shaquil Barrett

Posted on January 10, 2015January 11, 2015

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos placed defensive end Quanterus Smith on injured reserve on the eve of their divisional playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Broncos promoted linebacker Shaquil Barrett from their practice squad to take his place.

Smith injured his surgically repaired left knee at practice Thursday and missed Friday’s practice. He was the only Broncos player to miss a workout following the team’s first-round bye.

Smith played in all but one game for the Broncos this season, totaling 11 tackles and two pass breakups.

Barrett is a rookie from Colorado State who spent all season on the practice squad except for Week 7, when he was on the active roster.

The Broncos (12-4) host the Colts (12-5) Sunday.

Michigan Man, 94, Accused of Sexual Assault in Wyoming Dies

Posted on January 10, 2015

GLEN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer says a 94-year-old Michigan man accused of sexually assaulting children decades ago in Wyoming has died.

Anders Gillis tells The Associated Press that William Bricker died Friday at his home in Glen Arbor, northwest of Traverse City, where he was in extremely poor health and under hospice care.

Bricker died a day after a doctor tried to determine if he was mentally competent to understand that Wyoming was trying to extradite him. He was charged in that state with sexually assaulting children at a Teton County, Wyoming, camp in 1962, 1968 and 1985.

Gillis says Bricker denied the charges when he was healthy enough to communicate with his lawyers. Bricker also was a teacher in Winnetka, Illinois.

Custer County Officials Drop 2 Charges Against South Dakota Woman

Posted on January 10, 2015

BROKEN BOW, Neb. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped two felony counts against an unlicensed midwife in the 2011 death of a Nebraska newborn.

Prosecutors dropped charges of negligent and intentional child abuse resulting in death against 67-year-old Judy Jones, of Irene, South Dakota. Jones had been arraigned on those charges on Nov. 20.

Prosecutors did not give a reason for dismissing the charges.

Jones still faces charges of manslaughter, practicing without a license and criminal impersonation.

Authorities say a baby Jones helped deliver in rural Custer County who died shortly after he was born. Investigators say Jones failed to perform tests or contact a doctor when the child stopped breathing.

Jones was ordered to stop practicing medicine in Nebraska in 1999. South Dakota authorities issued a similar order.

New Grand Island Diocese Bishop to Be Named Next Week

Posted on January 10, 2015

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Church will name a new bishop for the Diocese of Grand Island next week.

The new bishop will be announced during a press conference Wednesday at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island.

The announcement comes following the retirement of Bishop William J. Dendinger.

In accordance with church law, bishops are required to submit a letter of retirement at age 75. Bishop Dendinger celebrated his 75th birthday on May 20.

Dendinger has served as bishop of the Grand Island Diocese since 2004.

Family Has Questions About Nebraska Inmate’s Death

Posted on January 10, 2015

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TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Family members of a Nebraska inmate found dead in his prison cell last year say they have more questions than answers following a grand jury investigation into the death.

Patrick Howley died July 27 after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Tecumseh state prison.

State law requires a grand jury investigation of all in-custody deaths. But, by law, information that goes before a grand jury remains secret.

Howley’s father said someone who called him from the prison on July 27 said the younger Howley had been found with a plastic bag over his head and had committed suicide.

But no one has told the family exactly how Howley died — even after a grand jury cleared prison officials of wrongdoing.

Omaha Foster Father Faces New Sexual Assault Charges

Posted on January 10, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha man accused of sexually assaulting his former foster daughter faces new charges involving another girl.

The 38-year-old man has been charged with two new counts of first-degree sexual assault, in addition to the five counts he already faced over accusations involving his former foster daughter.

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Friday that another girl recently came forward saying the man has sexually assaulted her when she was a middle school student in 2009 and 2010. The girl is now 17.

In November, the man was charged with abusing his then-13-year-old foster daughter over a six-month period.

The man remains in jail and faces up to life in prison on each count if convicted..