March 2015 – Page 24 – North Platte Post Archive

Lincoln Developer to Convert Former Hospital Into Apartments

Posted on March 23, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s Historic Preservation Commission has approved a request for landmark designation for the former Wesleyan Hospital and Nurse Training School, which will open the pathway for a developer to convert the building into apartments for Wesleyan students.

The city approved the landmark designation, which would allow developer Brett Harris to receive state tax credits to help pay for the renovation, on Thursday.

The Planning Commission and Lincoln City Council will now consider the city’s request.

Harris says that he may seek a landmark designation from the National Register of Historic Places, which would help him gain federal tax credits.

Justices to Review Sentences for Young Convicts

Posted on March 23, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is adding a new case to decide whether its 3-year-old ruling throwing out mandatory life in prison without parole for juveniles should apply to older cases.

The court was scheduled to hear arguments in a case from Louisiana in late March, but the state released inmate George Toca after 30 years in prison.

The justices on Monday said they would consider a new Louisiana case involving a man who has been held since 1963 for killing a sheriff’s deputy in Baton Rouge.

Henry Montgomery was a 17-year-old 10th grader who was playing hooky from school when he shot Deputy Charles Hurt at a park near the city’s airport. The officer and his partner were looking to round up truants.

The case will be argued in the fall.

Skagway Announces Plan to Close 2 Grand Island Stores

Posted on March 23, 2015

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — Skagway has decided to close its two stores in Grand Island.

CEO Bill Martin told employees in a letter posted online Sunday night that the stores would be permanently closed effective May 22 and that all employee positions would be eliminated.

Martin announced last week that the pharmacies at the two stores would be sold to U Save Pharmacy and that the deal should be completed next month. In October, officials announced that a deal with B&R Stores to buy the two Skagway stores had fallen through.

Martin didn’t immediately return a call from The Associated Press on Monday.

Nebraska, Kansas Firefighters Battle Blaze at Hog Operation

Posted on March 23, 2015

REYNOLDS, Neb. (AP) — Firefighters from several departments in Nebraska and Kansas have battled a fire at a hog operation in southern Nebraska.

The fire was first reported around 7 p.m. Sunday at the Livingston Enterprises operation, which sits about four miles southeast of Reynolds. No injuries were reported workers or firefighters. Fire officials say six buildings were damaged and several animals were killed.

Containment was reported by 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

The fire cause is being investigated.

Public Invited to Eclipse Viewing Party at Behlen Observatory

Posted on March 23, 2015

MEAD, Neb. (AP) — The public has been invited to join a lunar eclipse viewing party next month at Behlen Observatory, southeast of Mead.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Physics and Astronomy Department says the all-night Easter bash and viewing party will be held April 3-4.

If weather permits, people will be able to see the moon, Venus, Jupiter and more through a variety of telescopes. Glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunts and physics demonstrations will take place all night. A rock band called the Fluffy Psycho Bunnies, featuring members of the physics department, will play a free show starting at 10 p.m. on April 3.

The lunar eclipse will begin about 5 the next morning, with the maximum eclipse at about 7 a.m. The observatory will close at 7:30 a.m.

Nebraska Man’s 2nd Trial in Death of Grandson Set for June

Posted on March 23, 2015

HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — A June date has been set for the start of a Nebraska man’s second trial in the death of his grandson.

Peter Draper, of Naponee, in January was granted a new trial by the Nebraska Supreme Court as it reversed his 2013 convictions in the death of 2-year-old Joseph Rinehart Jr.

The high court unanimously sided with Draper, who had appealed his conviction on the grounds that his wife should not have been allowed to be called as a witness for the prosecution.

Court documents say the second trial is scheduled to begin June 22 with jury selection. The documents say the trial will be held in Adams County District Court in Hastings because the Franklin County District Court courtroom is inadequate.

NEWSBOYS Signed for Nebraska State Fair Christian Concert

Posted on March 23, 2015March 23, 2015

Since arriving on the scene from their native Australia, the NEWSBOYS have taken Christian music by storm. The NEWSBOYS will be appearing at the Nebraska State Fair on Thursday, September 3, at7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for a $6 convenience fee plus gate at Etix.com or at the Heartland Events Center Box Office in Grand Island. Fan Club premier packages are also available for $30 plus gate and fees.

“The NEWSBOYS have had an impressive career over the past three decades garnering six gold albums; eight million career sales units; 33 number one singles; multiple GRAMMY® Award nominations and more,” said Chelsey Jungck, entertainment and events director for the Nebraska State Fair.

“They even got into movie making when the band appeared in 2014’s Pure Flix release “God’s Not Dead,” inspired by their song of the same name.” Other hits include, “Your Love Never Fails”, “We Believe”, “Born Again,” and “Shine” to name a few,” Jungck said.

The NEWSBOYS album “Hallelujah for the Cross” features many of the standard Hymns enjoyed by generations. Their goal is to introduce these traditional favorites with a new generation of Christians around the world.

Jungck says, “The Nebraska State Fair has been fortunate in being able to bring some of Christian music’s top artists over the years, and the NEWSBOYS are no exception. We always expect a sold-out performance as Nebraskans gather for a night of praise and worship.”

The concert will be held Thursday, September 3, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available for $6.00 at the gate, online at Etix.com or at the Heartland Events Center Box Office.

Fan club tickets are available for $30.00

4 NPHS Students Cited for Pot Possession Following Search by Law Enforcement

Posted on March 23, 2015March 23, 2015

Several students at North Platte High School have been cited for marijuana infractions following a sweep of the school and school property by area law enforcement.

On March 23, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, North Platte Police Department and numerous other law enforcement agencies conducted a K-9 search of NPHS.

According to the LCSO, law enforcement didn’t locate any contraband inside the school building. They did however locate numerous illegal items in vehicles parked on school grounds.

Deputies say following the search, four students were cited for possession of marijuana less than one ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia.

They say the search was part of a continuing effort to “keep our schools drug free.”

Authorities say the Broken Bow Police Department, Deuel County Sheriff’s Office and the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office assisted local law enforcement with the effort.

Additional searches will be conducted at other Lincoln County Schools.

The names and ages of the students cited were not released.

In Nebraska, first offense possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is an infraction, punishable by a fine of up to $300.

Rose Ilene (McDermott) Dybdahl Robinson

Posted on March 23, 2015March 23, 2015

Rose Ilene (McDermott) Dybdahl Robinson, 92 of North Platte passed away March 21, 2015 at the North Platte Care Center. She was born on December 31, 1922 in North Platte to Steven and Fairy (Masters) McDermott. Rose grew up in Wellfleet on the farm. She attended Medicine Creek School in Curtis. Rose worked for many years at the Tomahawk Truck Station, and other area restaurants. She also worked as a telephone switch operator in Wellfleet. In 1942 she married Fred Dybdahl, who preceded her in death on May 22, 1969. Rose remarried in the early seventy’s to H.D. Robinson. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1985. Rose was a member of the North Platte Berean Church for many years. She enjoyed fishing at the local lakes and she was an outstanding cook and accomplished musician, especially the piano and accordion. Rose was also an avid Nebraska Husker fan.
Survivors include her son, Fred “Berdell” (Jan) Dybdahl of Florida; grandchildren, Christine Rose Cruz of Florida, Jeffrey (Traci) Dybdahl of Chicago, Richard (Karyn) Dybdahl of Florida, Debbie, and Denise; sister, Mildred (George) Welsh of Mullen; great-grandchildren, Henry, George, Gregory, Kiana, Dean, and Kayla; several nieces, nephews, and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands, Fred Dybdahl and H.D. Robinson; a son, Dennis Dybdahl; 4 sisters; and 3 brothers.
Memorials may be made to Maranatha Bible Camp (where she was baptized) and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

North Platte Weather-March 23

Posted on March 23, 2015

Today: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday: A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest 16 to 26 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light west southwest. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery.