January 2015 – Page 8 – North Platte Post Archive

Heavican: Nebraska Needs More Rural Attorneys, Interpreters

Posted on January 29, 2015January 29, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican says the state has a growing need for rural attorneys and for language interpreters to serve the courts.

Justice Michael Heavican told lawmakers Thursday that a shortage of lawyers in rural areas has contributed to an increase in Nebraskans who represent themselves in court. His comments came during his annual State of the Judiciary address.

The chief justice also pointed to the state’s increased reliance on interpreters for criminal defendants, victims and witnesses.

Nebraska supplied interpreters in 46 different languages for 24,000 appointments last year, a 20 percent increase from the previous year. Heavican says Spanish is still the most in-demand language.

Gov. Pete Ricketts has recommended an additional $250,000 annually for interpreter services in his budget proposal to lawmakers.

OPPD Board Delays Search for CEO Amid Concerns About Process

Posted on January 29, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha Public Power District board has delayed action on naming a new CEO as the Omaha World-Herald considers challenging the legality of the secret process.

At a special meeting Thursday morning the board acknowledged that its choice to replace retiring CEO Gary Gates is Tim Burke, who is district vice president of customer service and public affairs. But board members tabled the resolution to promote Burke until the next regular board meeting, citing public concerns about the process.

District board chairwoman Anne McGuire said Wednesday that board members interviewed four finalists in secret last week, but the district has refused to release their names. World-Herald officials say that under the state’s open records law, the district must release information about the final four candidates.

Dynamite Attack Cancelled After Platte River Ice Jam Breaks Up

Posted on January 29, 2015

WATERLOO, Neb. (AP) — A Platte River ice jam near Omaha has broken up on its own, so officials have canceled plans to attack it with dynamite.

The 1½-mile-long jam had backed up river water in western Douglas County, just west of Omaha, and parts of Saunders County, threatening homes, well fields and a National Guard camp.

But the jam broke up on its own by 9:45 a.m. Thursday.

NPPD Crime Log (Jan. 28-29)

Posted on January 29, 2015

COURTESY OF THE NORTH PLATTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

01/28/2015 00:28:59 SUSPICIOUS PERSON “100 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 00:31:50 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “1900 Rodeo Rd
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 01:07:56 OPEN DOORS OR WINDOWS “1500 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 01:24:48 OTHER DISTURBANCE “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 01:55:10 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET “500 S WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 02:27:20 B.E.A.T. COMM POLICING “1000 S DEWEY
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 03:16:59 ASSIST OTH AGENCY “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 03:47:17 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 03:46:44 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “400 E 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 05:29:45 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “600 W Leota ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 06:41:37 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “5400 E Lee Bird DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103”

01/28/2015 06:53:54 SUSPICIOUS PERSON “W 1ST ST /S OAK ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 07:28:05 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “600 W Leota ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 08:52:27 WELFARE CHECK “2100 CEDARBERRY RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 09:36:57 SUSPICIOUS PERSON “N CARR AV /W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 09:55:17 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS “E 4th /N Jeffers
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 10:01:08 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “1900 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 10:14:26 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS “E 4th /N POPLAR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 10:15:19 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “E FRANCIS ST /S Poplar ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 10:18:28 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “E 4TH ST /N BICENTENNIAL AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 11:08:12 DOG-STRAY FR CITIZEN “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 11:43:36 DOG BITES “200 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 12:05:07 SPEEDING “1800 W 9TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 12:05:45 TRAFFIC HAZARD “1600 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 12:18:37 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “W 6TH ST /N VINE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 12:29:47 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “W 5TH ST /N WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 13:14:34 VIOL OF PROTECT ORD-DOM ABUSE “NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 13:19:26 SPEEDING “1000 W 4th ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 13:27:51 LOOSE ANIMALS “2300 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 13:59:37 ILLEGAL TURN “E 6TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 14:12:04 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF “700 W 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 14:18:40 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “E 12TH ST /N Cottonwood ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 14:23:06 FOUND PROPERTY “900 W A ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 14:43:00 FAILURE TO YIELD ROW “W 4TH ST /N Buffalo ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 15:30:44 OPEN DOORS OR WINDOWS “1000 W 8TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 15:34:03 CITIZEN ASSIST “1500 W 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 15:37:03 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF “300 W PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 15:47:24 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “W 6TH ST /N MAPLE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 15:47:29 WELFARE CHECK “100 S ELDER AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 15:54:08 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 16:07:13 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION “600 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 16:09:14 FOUND PROPERTY “1600 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 16:27:57 H&R ACC-NO ALC RELATED “3000 W 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 16:40:36 H&R ACC-NO ALC RELATED “900 E 10TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 17:03:28 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “800 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 17:15:27 SPEEDING “600 N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 17:45:13 OTHER DISTURBANCE “1000 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 17:47:38 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “2100 W 18TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 19:27:48 ABUSE OF VULNERABLE ADULT “200 N ASH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 19:32:29 CITIZEN ASSIST “500 N MILES AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 20:03:18 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “3100 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 20:13:34 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “700 W D ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 20:43:02 LOITERING (CITY ORDINANCE) “S DEWEY ST /E C ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 20:47:55 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “N SHERIDAN AV /W 13TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 20:56:41 CITIZEN ASSIST “1600 E 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 21:10:12 WELFARE CHECK “2000 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 21:26:22 HARRASS-ANNOY PHONECALLS “300 N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 21:47:48 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “3700 SUNSET DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 23:02:04 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “AIRPORT,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/28/2015 23:02:13 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “RODEO RD /N ASH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/29/2015 00:40:19 ALARM-BURGLARY CALL IN “2500 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/29/2015 02:43:17 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “AIRPORT,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/29/2015 07:00:17 ALARM – OTHER “300 N DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/29/2015 07:22:45 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103”

NPCC Knights Win a Tight Battle against McCook

Posted on January 29, 2015

When the North Platte Community College Knights men’s basketball team plays the McCook Community College Indians it is a tough fought ball game. Wednesday’s game was no exception. The Knights defeated the Indians 80-77.

McCook jumped out to an early lead 9-3 in the first minute and a half in the game. The Indians led by as many as seven 25-18 with 10 minutes to go in the first half. The Knights outscored the Indians over the next four and a half minutes 15-7 to take a 33-32 lead on a field goal by Marco Pascolo. Through the rest of the half the Knights held on to the lead and led 42-38 at halftime.

In the second half, the Knights stretched out their lead by going on a 15-10 run to lead 57-48. The run was highlighted by seven consecutive points by Shyquinn Dix.

With the Knights leading 67-57, the Indians began to cut away at the Knights lead. The Indians trailed by one with less than 15 seconds to go in the game. CJ Polk was fouled and sent to the free throw line, where he made both shots. The Indians had the ball on their side of the court with 4.3 seconds left. The Knights protected the 3-point circle to make sure that the Indians didn’t have a free shot to tie the game.

The Knights had six players score in double figures led by Marco Pascolo who ended up with 14 points. Cameron Williams was next in the scoring column with 13 points. The other four Knights in double figures are Tyree Peter with 12 points, Matt Thomas, Polk and Dix each added 11 points in the contest.

The Indians had four players hit the double digit mark. Clint Thomas led the way with 21 points, former North Platte High School and Papillion-LaVista stand out Trey Moore added 17, Cody Wudtke scored 13 points and Dominic Cain had 11 points.

The Knights improve to 18-4 overall and 9-1 in the Region IX. McCook falls to 13-9 and 5-5 in the region.

The Knights play Central Community College at home on Friday in a Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference game. The Knights beat Central on their home court 78-47 earlier this year.

The game is designated as “Mentoring Night”. All mentors and mentees will receive free admission and a bag of popcorn.

The game may be seen on the Internet on www.coachesaid.com.

Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. CST.

NPCC Lady Knights Fall Short at McCook

Posted on January 29, 2015

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights went down in defeat to the McCook Community College Lady Indians 69-59 on Wednesday at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center in McCook.

The Lady Knights jumped out to an early 12-9 lead with 14:51 to play in the first half.

McCook Lady Indian Chante Church started on a 3-point barrage, hitting five 3-pointers in the first half to give the Lady Indians a 29-24 halftime lead.

In the second half, the Lady Knights rallied to tie the score at 37 with 12:47 to play. With the score tied at 41 the Lady Indians went on a 15-4 run to lead 56-45.

The Lady Indians were able to maintain their lead and win by 10.

The Lady Knights were led in scoring by April Stull, who finished with 17 points. Stull was the only Lady Knight to score in double digits. Aliyah Brown finished with 9 points and Zulema Viescas chipped in 8 points.

Church led the Lady Indians with 30 points. The only other Lady Indian to score in double figures was Brooksie McWilliams with 12. Kendra Baucom grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Lady Indians

The Lady Knights play Central Community College at home on Friday in a National Junior College Athletic Association Region IX Division II game. The Lady Knights beat Central on their home court 74-58 earlier this year.

The game is designated as “Mentoring Night”. All mentors and mentees will receive free admission and a bag of popcorn.

The game may be seen on the Internet on www.coachesaid.com .

Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. CST.

North Platte Weather-January 29

Posted on January 29, 2015

Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. North northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

Creighton Snaps 9-Game Skid, Beats St. John’s 77-74

Posted on January 28, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Toby Hegner had 21 points, James Milliken nailed a pair of late 3-pointers and Creighton snapped a nine-game skid, beating St. John’s 77-74 on Wednesday night.

Hegner made a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left to put Creighton (10-12, 1-8 Big East) up 75-72.

D’Angelo Harrison’s missed a 3-point attempt going the other way and Amar Alibegovic grabbed the offensive rebound. Alibegovic elected for two points with a 15-foot jumper, leaving St. John’s (13-7, 2-5) down by one with four seconds.

Hegner made both free throws for Creighton with 2.3 seconds and Harrison missed a 25-footer off the back of the rim at the buzzer.

Millikin scored nine of his 17 points in the final 3:15, starting with a 3-pointer that gave Creighton the lead for good at 65-62.

Harrison had 18 points to lead the Red Storm. Jamal Branch added 17 but fouled out with 2:43 left.

Denver Snaps 7-Game Skid with 93-85 Win over Pelicans

Posted on January 28, 2015

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Arron Afflalo scored 20 points and the Denver Nuggets snapped a seven-game losing streak, 93-85 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.

Afflalo hit four 3-pointers, the last with 2:32 left to increase Denver’s then-tenuous lead to 89-85. After that, the Pelicans were unable to score another point and saw their four-game winning streak end.

Jusuf Nurkic scored 15 for Denver, while Kenneth Faried had 14, highlighted by his soaring dunk over Anthony Davis and Dante Cunningham.

Danilo Gallinari scored 11 points and hit three of Denver’s 10 3-pointers. Ty Lawson had 13 assists.

Davis had 24 points and 12 rebounds, but briefly left the game late in the third quarter after a collision with Faried under the basket. Davis returned with more than 8 minutes left, but the Pelicans were unable to regain the lead.

Tyreke Evans had 25 points for New Orleans.

AP Sources: Phillips will be Broncos Defensive Coordinator

Posted on January 28, 2015

Wade Phillips with the Houston Texans (Photo from ESPN.com)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the agreement say Wade Phillips is returning to Denver as Gary Kubiak’s defensive coordinator.

The two spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t immediately announce the hiring, which was first reported by KDCO-AM and FM Mile High Sports Radio in Denver.

Phillips, 67, interviewed for the position Tuesday.

He was Kubiak’s defensive coordinator in Houston from 2011-13 and replaced him as interim coach when Kubiak was fired by the Texans in December 2013.

Phillips has also coached the Saints, Cowboys, Bills and Broncos, where he went 16-16 from 1993-94.

He was out of football last season for the first time since 1975.