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Month: July 2015

Man Loses Fingers in Omaha Industrial Accident

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ambulance-lightsOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rescue crews have responded to an industrial accident in Omaha that saw part of a man’s hand severed.

Omaha police said in a news release Thursday that the 59-year-old man got his hand caught in machinery at a Tyson Foods plant on Thursday morning. Police say the accident partially severed several of his fingers.

The man was taken to an Omaha hospital in critical condition, but was conscious.

Police say the accident is under investigation.

The Omaha office of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it, too, has opened an investigation into the workplace accident.

Nebraska Prison Inmates Collected $156K in Unemployment

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prisonLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state officials say prison inmates collected more than $156,000 in unemployment benefits because of miscommunication among agencies.

The departments announced Thursday that more than 180 inmates claimed benefits between 2013 and 2015, despite a law that prohibits them from doing so. One inmate received $4,300 in unemployment benefits.

The Department of Labor says it previously wasn’t able to tell when a person was incarcerated, but the agency has launched a new crackdown effort with the Department of Correctional Services and the Nebraska Crime Commission.

Commissioner of Labor John Albin says the state will recover the money through wage levies or by offsetting tax refunds.

Claimants who fraudulently collect unemployment benefits are responsible for paying back the benefits plus a 15 percent penalty, and may face prosecution.

Muckalt Names Gordon, Nelson As Assistants

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tcstormKEARNEY, Neb. – After a national search, new Tri-City Storm Head Coach and General Manager Bill Muckalt has chosen his assistants, hiring Ben Gordon and Taylor Nelson to join him behind the bench for the 2015-16 USHL season.

“It was a very extensive process,” said Muckalt. “What I like about Ben and Taylor is that they’ve both played on championship teams at high levels on hockey. They’re both very eager, have attention to detail and are passionate about the game. Our players are going to be able to relate to them and they’ll demand respect. I’m really happy to get them on board and excited to get their families integrated in the Tri-City community.”

Gordon comes to the Storm from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., where he served as an assistant coach during the 2014-15 season. Before making the transition to coaching, Gordon played six years of professional hockey with various teams in the ECHL, AHL, DEL and CHL.

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Larry E. Perlinger

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Larry E. Perlinger, age 75 of North Platte, passed away July 23, 2015 at his home. He was born January 26, 1940 at North Platte to John and Anna (Neuberger) Perlinger. Larry grew up on a farm southwest of Paxton and attended district 70 country school and also Paxton High School. He was united in marriage to LaDonna Johnson on October 20, 1962. They lived in Madrid and Grant before moving to North Platte. To this union, they had three children, Vincent, Anna, and Garret. Larry enjoyed life on the farm and working with tractors and machinery. He loved horses, dogs, cattle, John Deere’s, and Fords. Larry was always on the go and enjoyed visiting with friends and spending time with family. He embraced his Catholic Faith where he was involved with Marriage Encounters and Charismatic Prayer Group for many years. Family that will dearly miss him include, his wife, LaDonna of North Platte, children, Vincent and Anna Perlinger both of North Platte, grandchildren, Shayla (Samuel) Dunn and Garrett Perlinger, brother, Jim (Pat) Perlinger of Paxton, sisters, Jeanne (Gene) Krab of Paxton and Stella (Joe) Klosen of Stapleton, sisters-in-law, Jen Perlinger and Louise Perlinger, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John, Fred, and Bernard Perlinger, sisters, Pauline Myers, Helen Miner, and Phyllis Blake, son, Garret, and a granddaughter Amanda. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend James Golka as celebrant. Rosary will be 7:00 pm Monday at the church. Cremation was chosen and a private family inurnment will be at the Madrid Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his memory. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so Thursday, Friday, or Monday from 9 am to 5 pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.Online coldolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Man Crashes Pickup Into Rural Lexington Home After Receiving Reckless Driving Citation

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odd-newsLEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after a 22-year-old man crashed his pickup into a rural Lexington house hours after being ticketed for reckless driving.

Joseph Koch was cited twice Tuesday for reckless driving. In the first citation, police say Koch was driving, lost control and went into a ditch.

Later that day, police say he was on West Highway 30 when he lost control of his vehicle, drove into a ditch and hit a steel dumpster. His pickup then struck the garage of a house on the north side of the highway.

No one was home at the time of the incident and Koch was transported to Lexington Regional Health Center for treatment of injuries that are not life-threatening.

The second crash is under investigation.

Patient’s Death Blamed on Nebraska Hospital’s Treatment

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Medical-ChartWINNEBAGO, Neb. (AP) — A federal report says inadequate treatment at a hospital in northeast Nebraska resulted in one death earlier this year and harm to at least nine other patients.

The Winnebago Indian Health Service Hospital in Winnebago is scheduled to lose its Medicare and Medicaid funding Thursday as a result of what the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says are treatment deficiencies.

The report issued after a survey team’s visit in May cited the case of a patient who reported extreme back pain on Dec. 30, 2014. He was sent home. A hospital staff member then left him a voicemail telling him his kidneys were failing and did not attempt to make additional contact. The patient died Jan. 1 at his sister’s house.

 

Former Douglas County Deputy Acquitted in Medication Case

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douglas-county-sheriffOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A former Douglas County sheriff’s deputy has been found not guilty of violating narcotics laws in acquiring medication.

Thirty-eight-year-old Kristin Jones was acquitted after a bench trial that began Monday. Jones was accused of failing to tell a doctor about a prescription she already had in an attempt to acquire more pain pills.

Jones’ attorney, Desirae Solomon, said Thursday that there were several pieces of evidence that showed Jones “had no intent to acquire subscriptions by fraud,” and the judge agreed.

Solomon says Jones was fired by the sheriff’s office as a result of the allegations but is seeking reinstatement.

 

84-Year-Old Dies After Head-On Collision Near Broken Bow

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fatal-accidentBROKEN BOW, Neb. (AP) — An 84-year-old man has died after a head-on collision near Broken Bow in central Nebraska.

The accident was reported about 9 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Nebraska Highway 2 and Ryno Road. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office says a westbound pickup driven by Leonard Peterson, of Ansley, turned into the path of an eastbound pickup driven by 54-year-old William Koubek, of Merna. The Sheriff’s Office says Peterson was pronounced dead at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow.

Sheriff Dan Osmond said Thursday that Koubek initially wasn’t treated but did seek medical help later.

Broadwater Woman Reported Missing Located in Another State

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jessica cookBy Kalin Krohe-Panhandle Post

According to other media sources, a Broadwater woman reported missing by her family members has been located in another state.

The Morrill County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol, following up on an out-of-state lead, were able to make contact with 20 year old Jessica Cook Wednesday night.

Deputy Sheriff Cheree Fisher told KNEB News late Wednesday night that authorities were able to ping Cook’s cell phone based on information obtained when following up on a phone call the woman’s family received earlier Wednesday evening.

Fisher said that they alerted law enforcement from the other agency, which she only described as from ‘another state.’ Those officers were able to make personal contact with Cook.

“She was in good condition,” Fisher said. “She was by herself and had every opportunity to leave with those officers, but she didn’t want to. Therefore, the case is closed.”

Prior to that time, Cook was last seen around 6:30 p.m. Sunday night after leaving a Bridgeport convenience store. Her family reported her missing late Monday night, and a search for her began Tuesday morning.

The search intensified Wednesday as a Nebraska State Patrol airplane flew over the area and officers from multiple agencies combed rural areas of the large county.

Fisher said that no charges are expected, as the woman is not a minor and no crime had been committed.

Adidas Unveils 2015 Huskers Alternate Uniforms

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Adidas has unveiled the new alternate uniforms for the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the upcoming college football season. The Huskers will don the new look on October 24 when they host Northwestern at Memorial Stadium.

Adidas described the new look and design features in a Thursday morning press release.

Centered around a bold, black colorway, the new look features metallic red numbers with a forged steel outline, combined with a modernized, metallic version of the classic Nebraska stripes that accent the jersey and pants. Providing form and function, the numbers and stripes are serrated, allowing for maximum ventilation and range of motion. Additional detailing includes an oversized, bold “N” logo that is integrated into the pant stripe to match the logo on the helmet and the “Huskers” team moniker is subtlety woven into the fabric on the side of the jerseys.

Made with a cutting-edge, proprietary yarn blend that increases durability and abrasion resistance, Primeknit is the premier compression uniform system, featuring the latest generation of adidas TECHFIT technology. Primeknit helps keep players cool and increases range of motion, giving athletes an unrivaled level of comfort and allowing them to perform at their highest levels. The jersey’s padlock system secures tension over the shoulder pads, while the bodymap fit adheres to the player, making it difficult for opponents to grab, hold or tackle.

Rounding out the new look is the new Husker Bold alternative black matte shell helmet, featuring metallic red logos, stripes and player numbers on the back – identical to the jersey, and a metallic red facemask. Additionally, the head-to-toe package includes the adizero 5-Star 4.0 gloves and TECHFIT gun show baselayer – both prominently featuring the “N” logo, along with the adizero 5-Star 4.0 cleats.

The adizero 5-Star 4.0, lighter than any competitor cleat at 8.0 ounces, has a SPRINTSKIN upper with SHOCKWEB reinforcement and a SPRINTFRAME plate that provides maximum acceleration and multi-directional traction, while the adizero 5-Star 4.0 gloves, feature 4-way stretch mesh for compression fit and GripTack 2.0 for consistent control in all weather conditions.

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