Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 6 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Month: June 2015
Linda K. Winder
Linda Kathryn Winder, 67 of North Platte passed away June 26, 2015 at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. She was born April 11, 1948 in Fremont, NE to Ray and Evelyn (Kutlas) Anderson. Linda graduated from Goodland High School in 1966. She worked for the Goodland Daily News before moving to North Platte where she worked for Kunkel’s Auto Supply. On August 16, 1969 she married Lynn Winder at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte. To this union 2 sons were born, Shane and Todd.
The couple moved up to the family farm at Stapleton where Linda pursued her bachelor’s degree and after graduating from Kearney State College continued her employment at 1st National Bank where she was a financial analyst for many years, retiring due to health reasons.
Linda was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, loved jigsaw puzzles, reading and numbers, cooking, fantasy football, and was a Denver Bronco’s fan. Her family was the center of her life, and enjoyed family get togethers.
Survivors include, sons, Shane (Jennifer) Winder of Omaha, and Todd (Jennifer) Winder of North Platte; grandchildren, Carson, Logan, Mason Winder, Tate and Trevor Cohoe, and Kanon Winder; siblings, Julie (Jerry) Thompson of North Platte, Patti (Keith) Saathoff of Tacoma, WA, Donna (Jimmy) Simmons of North Platte, Angela (Jim) Most of Aurora, NE, Christy (Dan) Smith of Helena, MT, Kaycee Anderson of North Platte, and Barbara (Gil) Fowler of Tacoma, WA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jackie Luken; and a brother, Michael Anderson.
Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend James Golka as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the North Platte City Cemetery. Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Cremation was chosen, those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Bubak Reopens Recruitment, Decommits From Nebraska
The top ranked prospect in the state of Nebraska for the class of 2016 may not end up in Lincoln afterall. 2016 tight end Jared Bubak of Lincoln Christian had originally committed to the Huskers under Bo Pelini’s staff and has decided to reopen his recruitment.
Although Bubak could still ultimately sign with Nebraska, the leading candidate to land the 6-4, 240 pound tight end appears to be Arizona State.
Wilkie, Appleton Selected In Round 6 of NHL Draft
SUNRISE, Fla. – Tri-City Storm forwards Chris Wilkie and Mason Appleton were both selected in the sixth round of the 2015 NHL Draft Saturday, contributing to a record-setting day for the United States Hockey League (USHL).
Wilkie was picked No. 162 overall by the Florida Panthers, while Appleton was taken just six picks later at No. 168 by the Winnipeg Jets.
In his third USHL season, Wilkie tied a team record with 35 goals and led the Storm with 55 points. The Omaha native was named to the All-USHL Second Team at the conclusion of the year and will play for the University of North Dakota next season.
Appleton concluded his first USHL season with 40 points on 12 goals and 28 assists in 54 games. The Green Bay native is headed to play at Michigan State in the fall.
A total of 43 players who have spent time in the USHL were selected by NHL teams over the weekend. In addition, 36 players in the league during the 2014-15 season were picked, which is the most in USHL history.
Tri-City Storm season tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Viaero Event Center Box Office at308.338.8011.
Guthrie gets 1,000th strikeout in Royals’ 5-3 win over A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie struck out a season-high seven batters in six innings and Salvador Perez homered to help the Kansas City Royals complete a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 5-3 victory on Sunday.
Omar Infante hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run sixth inning for the Royals, who have won five of six to open a nine-game road trip.
After winning two of three in Seattle, Kansas City swept the A’s for the first time since 2008.
Guthrie (6-5) allowed two runs and topped 1,000 career strikeouts. The Royals bullpen did the rest with Wade Davis pitching the ninth for his ninth save in as many chances.
Jesse Chavez (4-7) was hurt by an error by third baseman Max Muncy in Kansas City’s three-run sixth inning as Oakland lost its third straight following a season-long five-game winning streak.
Bumgarner pitches, hits Giants to 6-3 win
SAN FRANCISO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner pitched into the eighth inning and hit his eighth career homer, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Sunday.
Buster Posey drove in three runs for San Francisco, and Matt Duffy was a single short of the cycle. Brandon Crawford connected for his 10th homer, matching his career-best total from last season.
Bumgarner (8-4) allowed two runs on Nolan Arenado’s 23rd homer in the first and five hits in 7 2/3 innings. He also belted a solo shot in the seventh and recorded his 1,000th career strikeout.
US Gas Prices Down 2 Cents in the Past 2 Weeks
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of gasoline has dropped 2 cents over the past two weeks to $2.85 a gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that the decline comes amid a 42-cent jump recorded over the previous nine weeks.
The average national price for midgrade gas was $3.05, with premium going for $3.23.
The highest price recorded in the continental United States was $3.52 a gallon in San Diego. The cheapest was $2.44 a gallon in Jackson, Mississippi.
The price of diesel also was down 2 cents over the same period to $2.94 a gallon.
In Nebraska, the average price for a gallon of regular is $2.69 (Source: GasBuddy.com).
Rowe Sanctuary Taking Advantage of Newly Acquired Land
GIBBON, Neb. (AP) — A key piece of riverfront property is now being integrated into the Rowe Sanctuary in central Nebraska.
The National Audubon Society had been trying to acquire the land for roughly 40 years before last summer’s purchase. The land filled in a gap in the riverfront land the group maintains.
The area is frequented by several hundred thousand sandhill cranes and other migratory birds every year. The cranes dine in Nebraska farm fields each spring before continuing on to arctic breeding grounds.
Rowe Sanctuary Director Bill Taddicken says the newly acquired 590 acres gives the facility about 4½ miles of contiguous riverfront and adjacent land. And the farmhouse has been expanded to provide lodging for volunteers during the crane migration.
First Nationals Split Home Doubleheader with Lincoln High
North Platte Senior Legion split a home doubleheader with Lincoln High on Saturday afternoon at Bill Wood Field. North Platte (25-12) won game one 11-3 and Lincoln High was able to force the split with a 7-5 win in game two.
The First Nationals close out their home slate for 2015 on Tuesday night hosting Grand Island for a doubleheader beginning at 5:30 pm.
The Junior Legion won both games of a doubleheader against Lincoln High on Friday night at home. The Junior First Nationals won game one 6-3 and picked up a 12-8 victory in game two.
The Juniors are on the road Tuesday evening to face Grand Island in a doubleheader beginning at 5:30 pm.
Candidates Jumping Into Nebraska Legislative Races Early
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The general election is nearly a year and a half away, but some candidates for Nebraska Legislature are already jumping into the 2016 race to replace senators who are slated to leave office.
The Nebraska secretary of state’s office says it’s receiving “a handful of calls a week” from potential candidates asking about filing requirements, deadlines and fees.
The Nebraska Legislature will see another round of turnovers in the 2016 election, with 12 of its 49 seats opening because of term limits. Thirteen incumbents will have the chance to seek re-election.
Laura Strimple, a spokeswoman for the Nebraska secretary of state’s office, says the earliest a candidate can officially file for office is Dec. 1.