March 2015 – Page 4 – North Platte Post Archive

BTN to Provide Extensive Coverage Surrounding Final Four

Posted on March 31, 2015

CHICAGO – With both Wisconsin and Michigan State in the Final Four, BTN travels its studio team of Dave Revsine, Jim Jackson and Stephen Bardo to Indianapolis. The network’s coverage includes pre- and post-game press conferences, exclusive interviews with coaches and student-athletes, and analysis from a number of special guests.

BTN tips off its coverage at noon ET on Tuesday with the Michigan State press conference live from East Lansing. The Wisconsin press conference will air live at 4 PM ET.BTN Live will air at its normal time, 6 PM ET, on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

At noon ET on Thursday, both the Wisconsin vs. Kentucky and Michigan State vs. Duke press conferences will air live on BTN and BTN2Go. All four head coaches will take the podium, as well as select players from each team. BTN Live is scheduled for 6 PM ET with Rick Pizzo, Shon Morris and Taylor Rooks in studio.

On Friday, team press conferences will air live on BTN and BTN2Go beginning at 11 AM ET. Coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans will address the media first. At 6 PM ET, BTN Live will include reports from each team’s open practice and a number of interviews with coaches and student-athletes. Discussion and analysis continues later that evening on BTN Basketball & Beyond at 10 PM ET, which will include segments from the Omni Hotel in Indianapolis, the official Wisconsin hotel.

On Saturday, BTN takes its set down the road to Spartan territory, the Hilton Hotel and Suites. Following the Michigan spring football game, at approximately 2:30 PM ET, BTN Basketball & Beyond will provide all the latest news and updates. At 5 PM ET, Revsine, Jackson and Bardo get you ready for action as the with a 60-minute BTN Tip-Off Show: Final Four Pregame presented by Auto-Owners Insurance. Game one, Michigan State vs. Duke, is scheduled for 6:09 PM ET. Following the game, the Michigan State post-game press conference will air live on BTN and BTN2Go. Immediately following the Wisconsin vs. Duke game, which is scheduled to tip off at 8:49 PM ET, BTN Basketball & Beyond will have complete highlights and analysis of both Final Four games. Host Mike Hall will anchor the show from the Chicago studios, with Revsine, Jackson and Bardo reporting from Indianapolis.

If either or both Wisconsin and Michigan State win and advance to the National Championship game, additional coverage plans will be announced.

Hastings College Women’s Coach Lands Job at Nebraska-Kearney

Posted on March 31, 2015

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) Nebraska-Kearney has hired Carrie Hofstetter as its head women’s basketball coach.

The university announced Tuesday that the former Hastings College coach would be introduced at a news conference on campus Wednesday.

Hofstetter is a native of Edgar, Nebraska, and a graduate of Sandy Creek High School and Hastings College. She had a record of 68-31 the last three seasons at Hastings. The Broncos reached the NAIA Division II national quarterfinals in 2014 and the semifinals this season.

Hofstetter previously was top assistant at Hastings and Fort Hays State.

As a player, Hofstetter was a point guard who helped lead Hastings to national titles in 2002 and 2003.

She replaces Kevin Chaney, who led the program for five years.

AP All-State Girls Basketball Teams

Posted on March 31, 2015March 31, 2015

The 2015 Nebraska Associated Press All-State girls basketball teams as voted on by sports writers and sportscasters across the state.

CLASS A

Name, School, Height, Grade

First team

Chloe Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West, 5-10, Jr.

Jaycee Bradley, Norfolk, 5-10, Sr.

Jay Bridgeman, Omaha Westside, 6-1, Sr.

Tantashea Giger, Lincoln Northeast, 5-8, Sr.

Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson, 6-1, Sr.

Second team

Rylie Casico Jensen, Fremont, 5-10, Jr.

Marisa Lowe, Millard West, 6-0, Sr.

Abby Meader, Lincoln Southwest, 5-8, Sr.

Jessica Shepard, Fremont, 6-4, Sr.

Skyler Snider, Kearney, 5-10, Jr.

Honorable mention: Viki Cox, Bellevue East; Mia Felici, Katie Imig, Bellevue West; Caitlin Edzards, Elli McMeekin, Lindsey Nickolite, Columbus; Gessica Gdowski, Ashley Nelson, Fremont; Sydney Armstrong, Allie Richardson, Grand Island; Brianna Miller, Kelsey Stitheim, Kearney; Grace Barry, Regan Sankey, Lincoln East; Angelique Archie, Justine Griess, Lincoln North Star; Tierra Beard, Jamie Holscher, Nigeria Jones, Shaneequah Watkins, Lincoln Northeast; Reanne May, Lincoln Southeast; Maddie Kelle, Sami Warrior, Lincoln Southwest; Gabby Grasso, Millard North; Kaci German, Philomena Lammers, Millard West; Kaitlynn Harvey, Jessy Hunt, North Platte; TaLeah Williams, Norfolk; Arbrieal Benson, Simone Goods, Deleyah Harris, Omaha Benson; Jada Warner, Omaha Burke; Jackie Beaugard, Megan Gamble, Tiani White, Omaha Central; Tehillah Alphonso, Cassie Jones, Omaha Marian; Dariauna Lewis, Omaha North; Jaden Wrightsell, Omaha Northwest; Regan Johnson, Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westside; Brooke Hubert, Priscilla O’Dowd, Papillion-La Vista; Raegan LeGrand, Raechel Meissinger, Ciara Morehouse, Papillion-La Vista South; Carissa Powell, Augusta Thramer, South Sioux City.

CLASS B

Name, School, Height, Grade

First team

Kylie Hohlen, Norris, 5-11, Sr.

Kenzie Kulm, Platteview, 5-7, Sr.

Lynsey Matulka, Omaha Gross Catholic, 5-9, Sr.

Kennedy Sander, Lincoln Pius X, 6-0, Sr.

Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X, 6-2, Sr.

Second team

Shalena Brown, Norris, 5-11, Sr.

Emma Grenfell, York, 5-6, Jr.

Kayla Johnk, Omaha Gross Catholic, 5-4, Sr.

Alicia Mountain, Elkhorn, 5-7, Sr.

Hannah Ostrom, Lexington, 5-10, Jr.

Honorable mention: Jackie Fowler, Brittani Wiseman, Adams Central: Adyson Narber, Aurora; Kim Higgins, Michaela Jones, Bailey Zarybnicky, Beatrice; Kelsey Gansebom, Bennington; Bailie Wakefield, Blair; Tayler Doremus, Kaitlin Paulsen, Kalie Uher, Crete; Anna Edet, Elkhorn; Lauren Maciejewski, Paige Piatkowski, Arianna Veland, Elkhorn South; Kaylee Spreier, Gering; Maddie Meadows, Destany Ross, Gretna; Sophia Pankratz, Libby Knapple, Hastings; Jenna Gillespie, Kim Jurado, Holdrege; Becky Brokaw, MacKenzie Helman, Briahtia Sebek, Lincoln Pius X; Andrea Freiling, Nebraska City; Emma Areman, Makenna Sullivan, Norris; Kaitlyn Schmit, Omaha Duchesne; Alex Homan, Omaha Gross Catholic; Sidnea Brown, Omaha Mercy; Anna Bellinghiere, Tara Cannon, Omaha Skutt Catholic; Payton Brotzki, Colby Duvel, Platteview: April Graham, Plattsmouth; Maddie Wolfe, Schuyler; Ali Camacho, Zoe Holscher, Chesney Walker, Scottsbluff; Carley Hartman, Anna Schulz, Seward; Savanna Rosenbaum, Sidney; Brianna Boender, Mikenzie Delgado, Waverly; Tayte Hansen, Jordyn Stearns, York.

CLASS C1

Name, School, Height, Grade

First team

Chloe Dworak, Lincoln Christian, 5-5, Fr.

Amanda Hansen, West Point-Beemer, 5-7, Jr.

Taylor Kissinger, Minden, 6-0, So.

Haley Thiele, Bishop Neumann, 5-8, Sr.

Rachelle Tucker, Pierce, 6-2, Sr.

Second team

Ellie Carr, Ainsworth, 5-7, Sr.

Emily Petersen, Omaha Concordia, 5-7, So.

Cheyenne Pearce, Wahoo, 6-1, Sr.

Shelby Pollman, Fairbury, 6-0, Sr.

Kylie Thiele, Kearney Catholic, 5-9, So.

Honorable mention: Lydia Allen, Laura Peters, Ainsworth; Natalie Schmidt, Olivia Schneider, Arlington; Elise Burke, Ashland-Greenwood; Taylor Petersen, Auburn; Caitlin Makovicka, Mady Maly, Bishop Neumann; Sadie Wallin, Boone Central/Newman Grove; Amber Tonniges, Centennial; Val Fousek, Abby Maresh, Central City: Chandler Hageman, Chadron; Taylin McNair, Chase County; Kayla Schrunk, Columbus Lakeview; Allie Johnson, Kelsey Kessler, Columbus Scotus; Megan Fiala, Hope Rerucha, David City; Sidney Pollman, Fairbury; Baylee Vrtiska, Falls City; Jordan Coulter, Fort Calhoun; Josie Perez, Gordon-Rushville; Whitney Colling, Allie Prososki, Anna Squiers, Maddie Squiers, Kearney Catholic; Taytem Coleman, Emie Hollenbeck, Ashlyn Power, Lincoln Christian; Maria Deeter, Lincoln Lutheran; Kalli Mackling, Jamie Winkler, Louisville; Mikayla Brady, Hayley Densberger, Malcolm; Emily Malcom, Rebecca Stewart, Minden; Kady Lower, Aspen Riefschneider, McKenna Zulkoski, Mitchell; Bailey Ehlers, Maddie Love, Geena Piper, Norfolk Catholic; Jensen Geisert, Ogallala; Sara Struble, Omaha Concordia; Morgan Alexander, Ord; Shelby Bretschneider, Sydney Silhacek, Pierce; Sarah Wehland, Raymond Central; MacKenzie Brandl, Rachel Brandl, Hillary Huss, Stanton; Sydney Lintner, Syracuse; Jessica Fleischman, Allie Snow, Tekamah-Herman; Bailey Brigham, Katie Reeves, Gabby Shannon, Wahoo; Kylie Hammer, Abbie Hix, Rachel Rauner, Wayne; Cassy Gade, West Point-Beemer; Tori Homolka, Cortney Krauter, Wilber-Clatonia; Teisha Snyder, Winnebago; Bailey Batenhorst, Wisner-Pilger.

CLASS C2

Name, School, Height, Grade

First team

Allison Arens, Crofton, 5-9, Sr.

Maddie Egr, Yutan, 6-0, Sr.

Shandra Farmer, Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-3 Jr.

Clare Hamburger, Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-9, Sr.

Quinn Wragge, Crofton, 6-0, Sr.

Second team

Monica Arens, Crofton, 5-10, So.

Jenny Knobbe, Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 6-2, Sr.

Kianna Kramper, Ponca, 5-7, Sr.

Casey Krolikowski, Centura, 5-7, Sr.

Marylyn Mozena, Weeping Water, 5-11, Sr.

Honorable mention: Julia Daro, Kinsey Kozisek, Aquinas Catholic; Sheridan Holcomb, Arcadia/Loup City; Katie Sleister, Archbishop Bergan; Chellani Parriot, Bayard; Megan Dudden, Bridgeport; McKenna McClintic, Burwell; Alea Shaner, Cambridge; Annika Gleason, Centura; Alyssa Novotny, Clarkson/Leigh; Breanna Allen, Kelsey Sanger, Maria Wortmann, Crofton; Jenni Pallas, Cross County; Emma Groshans, Doniphan-Trumbull; Jade Prochaska, East Butler; Jenna Parks, Baylee Wemhoff, Elgin Public/Pope John; Hanna Justesen, Abby Meyer, Danielle Neels, Elmwood-Murdock; Ashton O’Brien, Fillmore Central; Cassidy Mason, Katie Meyer, Carley Remmers, Freeman; Krista Fischer, Lexis Haase, Breanne Kreikemeier, Guardian Angels Central Catholic; Lil Sheehy, Hastings St. Cecilia; Natalie Gasseling, Brooke Turek, Hemingford; Hannah Johnson, Taylor Mustin, Hershey; Jessica Nogelmeier, Cheyenne Overgaard, Homer; Tarrin Beller, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family; Madison Biesecker, Kimball; Jenae Mallette, Logan View; Ari Rathke, Lutheran High Northeast; Whitney Heuermann, Cassidy Ostrand, Clare Ostrand, Nebraska Christian; Antoinette Caudillo, Anna O’Malley, North Platte St. Patrick’s; Brynn Charling, Emma Reinert, Oakland-Craig; Nicole White, Plainview; Sydney Kucera, Ravenna; Addison Kuta, Sandy Creek; Macy Stewart, Shelby-Rising City; Abby Buss, Southern; Savana Quinn, Southern Valley; Riley Butler, Jaysa Hoins, Leah Meyer, Superior; McKenna Griess, Delaney Lemkau, Savannah Schurman, Sutton; Jessica Wieck, Twin River; Bailey Kraus, West Holt; Brooke Kelly, Karly Zaugg, Yutan.

CLASS D1

Name, School, Height, Grade

First team

Sam Brester, Howells-Dodge, 5-9, So.

Aubrey Frederick, Dundy County-Stratton, 5-10, So.

Sydney Hupp, St. Mary’s, 6-0, Jr.

Jacey Olmer, Humphrey St. Francis, 5-7, Sr.

Mackenzie Willicott, Blue Hill, 5-9, Sr.

Second team

Abby Drieling, Emerson-Hubbard, 5-7, Jr.

Nicole Kent, Dundy County-Stratton, 5-8, Jr.

Raeleigh Menke, Friend, 5-8, Fr.

Riley Sibbel, St. Mary’s, 5-8, Jr.

Kaylea Watson, Arapahoe, 5-7, Sr.

Honorable mention: Gabby Sullivan, Lindsey Sullivan, Allen; Courtney Martensen, Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst; Shawna Pait, Lindsy Siegel, Ansley-Litchfield; Danielle Eichenberger, Arapahoe; Hannah Kring, Season Mellema, Axtell; Jaycie Hoins, Catherine Mick, BDS; Sara Castaneda, Bloomfield; Lenae Kohmetscher, Blue Hill; Amber Bendig, Rebecca Hiatt, Boyd County; Tara Callahan, Josie Palmer, Brady; Shelby Lineberry, Cedar Bluffs; Jayden Erickson, Central Valley; Whitney Dittscher, Clearwater-Orchard; Rebecca Eggerling, Emily Sorensen, Creighton; Marissa Koenig, Jacie Laetsch, CWC; Lauren Schmidt, Deshler; Madison Hajek, Madison Jurgens, Josie Vitosh, Diller-Odell; Emily Jones, Dundy County-Stratton; Payton Blanke, Madison Martin, Emerson-Hubbard; Jenny Lawver, Shelby Roth, Friend; Ashley Frenzen, Macy Peregrine, Halle Plumbtree, Fullerton; Rachel Beck, High Plains; Faith Molacek, Howells-Dodge; Morgan Bender, Kaitlynn Sjuts, Humphrey St. Francis; Brielle Schneider, Kenesaw; Ellie Arduser, Audra Corbit, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge; Laura Box, Sam Heng, Lourdes Central Catholic; Kaitlynn Hunt, Lauren Taylor, Mead; Grayce Jorgensen, Medicine Valley; Jessica Harvey, Morrill; Ona Parker, Shailece Porter, Omaha Nation; Jenna Habegger, Pawnee City; Audrey Juelfs, Potter-Dix; Katelyn Backhaus, Elle Bermel, Randolph; Bailey Lewis, Brealynn Lockhart, Red Cloud; Shaya Dockweiler, Jordan Rush, Racheal Smith, South Loup; Taylor Cockerill, Erika Goracke, Bailey Kahler, Sterling; Bridget Schneider, St. Mary’s; Kaley Stokey, Sutherland.

CLASS D2

Name, School, Height, Grade

First team

Maggie Goltz, Falls City Sacred Heart, 6-0, Jr.

Jenna Heine, Wynot, 5-6, Sr.

Blair Hoffstetter, Meridian, 5-11, Sr.

Abby Magdanz, Falls City Sacred Heart, 5-9, Sr.

Tristin Mason, Hampton, 5-6, So.

Second team

Christina Daniels, Wallace, 5-10, Sr.

Elizabeth Magdanz, Falls City Sacred Heart, 5-10, Sr.

Jaden Schafer, Stuart, 5-6, Jr.

Jessie Valasek, Palmer, 5-8, Sr.

Abby Werkmeister, Maywood, 6-1, Sr.

Honorable mention: Haley Hays, Alma; Kelsey Thompson, Anselmo-Merna; Taylor Vasa, Arthur County; Vicki Gatzemeyer, Jerrica Tietz, Bancroft-Rosalie; Haley Dannehl, Jadyn High, Bertrand; Haley Hanks, Kaitlynn Rudloff, Crawford; Alyssa Rood, Elkhorn Valley; Anna Eggers, Elwood; Kelsey Bigelow, Sydney Hall, Marissa Howard, Amber Pribyl, Exeter-Milligan; Katie Koenig, Ewing; Baily Craig, Shelby Hinrichs, Kelbie Lyon, Giltner; Brittany Dose, Cami Roehrs, Hampton; Whitney Heiting, Kate Roberts, Hay Springs; Colby Cox, Hayes Center; Brooke Hoyt, Hitchcock County; Brandy Schaack, Hyannis; Cherokee Frahm-Thayer, Kelsey Menke, Lawrence-Nelson; Brianne Haskell, Lyons-Decatur Northeast; Erin Johnson Meridian; Madi Daly, Ally Ginkins, Jessica Lovitt, Bethany Vinton, Mullen; Lauren White, Parkview Christian; Emma Holz, Paxton; Rebecca Higgins, Kyra Miles, Madison Taylor, Avery Taylor, Sandhills/Thedford; Joslyn Grabill, Sydney Parr, Sydney Skupa, Silver Lake; Harlee Fischer, Hailey Paxton, Monique Schafer, Stuart; Brieanna James, Alicia Pierce, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller; Brianna Einspahr, Sydnee Harchelroad, Nicole Strand, Wauneta-Palisade; Reilly Jenkins, Ashley Nichols, Wilcox-Hildreth; Cortney Arkfeld, Danielle Wieseler, Wynot.

Officials Probing Man’s Death After Buffalo County Fire

Posted on March 31, 2015

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man after a grass, rubbish and vehicle fire at a Buffalo County property.

Kearney officials say firefighters were sent to the scene northeast of Kearney Regional Airport about 2:20 p.m. Monday, and the fire was under control by 3 p.m.

The man’s body was found in one of the vehicles. His name hasn’t been released. An autopsy has been ordered.

The fire cause also is being investigated.

NPPD Names Best Dressed Officer, Employee of the Year

Posted on March 31, 2015

Police Chief Mike Swain is pleased to announce the following awards given to exemplary employees of the North Platte Police Department:

Each year the North Platte Police Department holds regular inspections of their uniformed officers to ensure they maintain a high standard of uniform dress and overall appearance. All uniformed officers compete for this honor each year.

Police Investigator Tim Dowhower has been named Best Dressed Officer of the Year for 2014.

Inv. Dowhower has served with the North Platte Police Department for 14 years; he is currently assigned to Community and Technical Services as a School Resource and a DARE Officer for the North Platte School District.

Officers are given three sets of summer uniforms and three sets of winter uniforms. The uniform provided by the department is everything but socks and underwear.

The department takes care of uniforms when they are torn, but officers are responsible for washing and, if they choose, ironing their uniforms.

Evidence Technician Gayle Reed has been named North Platte Police Department’s Employee of the Year for 2014.

For the last 13 plus years, Gayle Reed has been an evidence technician for the North Platte Police Department. Now, the department is rewarding her service by honoring her as the 2014 Employee of the Year. Reed has worked for the police department for 36 years.

The 2014 Employee of the Year has an important role at the police department and in the justice system. Reed is responsible for packing and the storing of evidence.

In addition to her evidence responsibilities she takes care of found items and towed vehicles. Reed says she feels good about her job.

Every year since 1983, an employee of the department has been recognized. All of the department’s civilian employees are eligible for the honor.

Chief Mike Swain said the Employee of the Year Award is the department’s way of noticing employees who have gone above and beyond.

Anyone in the department can nominate someone for the distinction.

Sarpy County Worker Injured When Locomotive Hits Road Grader

Posted on March 31, 2015

GRETNA, Neb. (AP) — A Sarpy County worker has been injured in a collision between his road grader and a locomotive at a crossing in rural Sarpy County.

The accident occurred around 10:45 a.m. Monday near Capehart Road and 227th Street, southwest of Gretna. The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says 54-year-old Todd Gloe was grading a gravel road when his machine was struck by the locomotive at the head of the westbound train. Gloe was flown to an Omaha hospital.

Traffic at the crossing is controlled by stop signs.

North Platte Weather-March 31

Posted on March 31, 2015

Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate Ban on Flying Lanterns

Posted on March 31, 2015March 30, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — State senators will debate whether to outlaw small flame-powered paper air balloons in Nebraska.

A legislative committee voted 7-0 on Monday to advance a bill that would ban the sale, possession and use of paper lanterns.

The lanterns are made of flame-retardant paper and lifted by hot air from open flames at their bases. They’re often released into the sky at memorials or celebrations.

But the bill’s advocates say the lanterns create dangerous fire hazards if they land in neighborhoods or dry fields. If the bill passes, violators would face a $100 fine.

Hot air balloons large enough to carry people would be not included in the ban.

Schultz, Bachman help Oilers to 4-1 Win over Avs

Posted on March 30, 2015

DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Justin Schultz broke a second-period tie and Richard Bachman stopped 29 shots, helping the Edmonton Oilers snap a five-game road losing streak by beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Monday night.

Brandon Davidson scored his first NHL goal, while Nikita Nikitin and Taylor Hall scored empty-net goals 32 seconds apart to help Edmonton capture its first game away from home since Feb. 24 at Minnesota. Andrew Miller added three assists.

Ryan O’Reilly scored for the Avalanche, who failed to gain ground as their postseason chances grew slimmer. They trail Winnipeg by eight points for the last wild-card spot in the Western Conference with six games remaining.

Police Respond to Report of Shooting at Omaha Lake

Posted on March 30, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say someone has been shot at Standing Bear Lake in northwest Omaha.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 2:50 p.m. Monday. The person who was shot was transported to the Nebraska Medical Center in serious condition. Police remained at the scene to search for a suspect.

No arrests have been made at this time. No further information has been released.