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NPCC Basketball Teams to Host Eastern Wyoming on Boy Scout Night

NPCC Knights Basketball Boy Scout NightThe North Platte Community College Knights and Lady Knights will be hosting the Eastern Wyoming College Lancers in a basketball doubleheader on Saturday January 10 at the McDonald – Belton Gymnasium.

The games have been designated as Boy Scout Night.  Area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers and their families are invited to a free evening of basketball action at North Platte Community College All Scouts in uniform will also be treated to a free bag of popcorn. They will have the opportunity to meet the NPCC Knights men’s basketball team at an autograph session following the men’s game.

Eastern Wyoming Lady Lancers are 9-5 on the season and have four players scoring in double figures.  Joanna Perez leads the Lady Lancers in scoring with 16.0 points per game.  Kara Babola is next in scoring with a 15.2 points per game average.  The other two Lady Lancers in double figures are Arriel Fort, averaging 10.5 points per game, and Asia Roper, averaging 10.4 a game.

The Lady Knights, 8-5 on the season, are led by April Stull, who is averaging 16.8 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game.  Aliyah Brown is averaging just under ten with 9.7 points per game.

Stull is currently in 21st place on the Lady Knights scoring list.  She needs two points to pass Mindy Humphrey to move into the Top 20

In the men’s game, which is a Region IX south sub-region matchup, the Lancers are 6-8 overall and 1-2 in sub-region play.  The Lancers are led by Kalil Potts, who is averaging 15.4 points per game.  Three other Lancers are scoring in double figures:  Arthur Santana, who is averaging 11.7 points per game; Rich Williams, who is averaging 11.2 points per game; and Malcom Glover, who averaging 10.7 points per game.  Jeff Uju leads the Lancers in rebounding with 6.6 boards a game

The Knights are 10-4 overall and 3-1 in sub-region play are led by Cameron Williams with 23.1 points per game.  Williams is ninth in the nation in scoring and leads Region IX.

Other Knights in double figures are Marco Pascolo, averaging 11.2 points a game, and Shyquinn Dix, averaging 11.1 points per game.  Pascolo leads the Knights in rebounding with 8.4 rebounds per game.

The Lady Knights game will begin at 2:00 p.m. CST and the Knights game will follow at 4:00 p.m. CST.

The games will be live streamed at www.coachesaid.com .

Nebraska’s Riley has 1 Staff Spot Open after Naming 4 Aides

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — New Nebraska football coach Mike Riley has hired four assistant coaches, leaving him with one spot to fill on his staff.

The assistants named Wednesday are running backs coach Reggie Davis, defensive line coach Hank Hughes, offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf and secondary coach Charlton Warren.

Langsdorf was the New York Giants quarterbacks coach this season after working nine years as Riley’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Oregon State.

Davis was an assistant with the San Francisco 49ers. Hughes was co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Cincinnati. Warren, hired by former Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, is being retained.

Riley has already hired defensive coordinator Mark Banker, linebackers coach Trent Bray, offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh and special teams coordinator Bruce Read.

Hot Sheets (1/8): Hey Man, Where You At?

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North Platte Weather-January 8


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  • Today: Patchy blowing snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
  • Tonight: Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -17. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
  • Friday: Sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
  • Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -9. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
  • Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

 

Man Dies After Incident with Officer at Norfolk Motel

norfolk-policeNORFOLK, Neb. (AP) — Officials say a man has died following an incident with a police officer at a motel in eastern Nebraska.

Norfolk police say officers went to a Super 8 motel Wednesday morning after receiving a series of 911 calls.

Madison County Attorney Joe Smith says a responding officer attempted to deploy a Taser at one point during the incident, but additional information was not available.

A man and the officer were taken to a local hospital, where the man was pronounced dead. The officer involved was not seriously injured.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating the man’s death. The names of the man and the officer have not been released.

Authorities Release Details About Man’s Death in La Vista

crimeLA VISTA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released more information about a man found dead in eastern Nebraska last month.

The Sarpy County Attorney’s Office says 52-year-old Gaylord Surratt died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. His body was found on Christmas Eve.

Surratt’s mother, 79-year-old Rona Surratt, was found injured inside the home at the time. She suffered a skull fracture.

An investigation into Gaylord Surratt’s death and his mother’s injury shows the man shot his mother, who then fell and hit her head. Authorities say Gaylord Surratt then went into the living room and shot himself.

Sarpy County Chief Deputy Attorney Tricia Freeman says the case is closed and no criminal charges will be filed.

9 Measles Patients Visited Disney’s California Parks

disneylandSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State health officials say seven Californians and two people in Utah have confirmed cases of measles likely contracted on a trip to Disney theme parks in California in December.

The state Department of Public Health said Wednesday that three more California residents were suspected of having measles.

Officials say all patients with confirmed or suspected cases of measles visited Disneyland or Disney California Adventure between Dec. 15 and Dec. 20 and that it is likely a person with the illness was at one of the theme parks at the time.

The Californians with confirmed cases are from five different areas of the state. Six of the seven with confirmed cases had not been vaccinated against the disease.

A message was left for Disney officials seeking comment.

1 Fatality Reported After Lancaster County Traffic Accident

lancaster-county-sheriffROCA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say one person has died after a vehicle ran off a road south of Lincoln in Lancaster County.

Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner says dispatchers received a call reporting the accident around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday. The vehicle crashed about a mile and a half east of Roca.

The cause of the crash and the name of the victim haven’t been released.

Omaha Police Remind Residents Not to Leave Cars Running Unattended

omaha-policeOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha Police Department is reminding residents to not leave their cars running unattended to warm them up during the winter mornings.

Omaha police officer Jacob Bettin said between eight hours on Tuesday morning, authorities reported 13 vehicles had been stolen because they had been left running.

Bettin says it’s easy for thieves to find cars to steal during the winter, because they only have to look for a tail pipe with exhaust coming out of it. He suggested that residents remain with their cars while they allow it to heat up or to get a remote car starter.

Omaha Councilman Says Deadly Fire Exposed City Code Flaws

omahaOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha city councilman says a boardinghouse fire that killed two people has exposed flaws in city codes.

City building inspection and fire officials have been meeting to discuss possible changes in light of the Dec. 23 blaze. The fire cause is still being investigated.

Councilman Chris Jerram says conditions found by firefighters at the 22-room boardinghouse have raised several concerns.

Among them is the city’s lack of a way to ensure that such residences have working smoke detectors. The Omaha Fire Department says smoke detectors at the boardinghouse were not working. And Jerram says the boardinghouse didn’t have to have a fire exit in the basement, although newer boardinghouses must have them.

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