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North Platte Weather-July 19

forecast graphic july 19 2016

...Heat advisory in effect from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this
afternoon to noon CDT /11 am MDT/ Wednesday...
...Excessive heat watch now in effect from Wednesday afternoon
through Friday evening...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a heat
advisory...which is in effect from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this
afternoon to noon CDT /11 am MDT/ Wednesday. 

* Temperature: high temperatures today will be around 100. The
  highest impact days will be Wednesday and Thursday...where high
  temperatures will be in the upper 90s to lower 100s. Similar
  highs are expected again on Friday. Max heat index values in the
  afternoon between 100 to 105 are expected. There will be little
  relief overnight with minimum heat index values in the mid 60s
  to lower 70s.

* Impacts: the longevity of this event will result in a 
  dangerous situation for sensitive groups...children...the 
  elderly...or those with medical conditions. Leaving a child or 
  pet in an enclosed vehicle can be deadly...even for a short 
  time. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

An excessive heat watch means that a prolonged period of hot
temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and
high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in
which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay
in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up
on relatives and neighbors.

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

North Platte Senior Legion falls to Kearney; face elimination game Tuesday night

senior bracket 7-18North Platte senior legion now faces elimination in the A7 district tournament following a 6-3 loss to Kearney on Monday night in Hastings. North Platte will play Hastings at 4 pm on Tuesday night in an elimination game. The winner will advance to play Kearney in the championship game at 7 pm on Tuesday night. If necessary, a second game will be played for the championship on Wednesday night. Continue reading “North Platte Senior Legion falls to Kearney; face elimination game Tuesday night”

Kansas man died after crash, Nebraska authorities say

nemaha-county-sheriffAUBURN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a Kansas man has been fatally injured in a southeast Nebraska crash.

The accident was reported a little before 5:40 p.m. Saturday, three miles south of Auburn on U.S. Highway 75.

The Nemaha (NEE’-muh-hah) County Sheriff’s Office says the driver died after being taken to Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn. He was identified as 33-year-old Wade Moore, of Sabetha (suh-BEH’-thuh), Kansas.

He was alone in his vehicle. The crash is being investigated.

Man killed in Knox County crash, authorities say

fatal-accidentVERDIGRE, Neb. (AP) — A 32-year-old man has been killed in northeast Nebraska’s Knox County.

The accident occurred just before 7 a.m. Saturday on a rural road about four miles northeast of Ashfall Fossil Beds. The Nebraska State Patrol says Dana Ziegenbein, of Pierce, lost control of the truck he was driving. It struck a bridge, ran off the roadway and rolled, pinning Ziegenbein beneath it when it came to rest.

Nebraska woman gets probation for food billing scheme

Jan Harvey
Jan Harvey

GERING, Neb. (AP) — A western Nebraska woman accused of billing a Scottsbluff restaurant for food it didn’t receive has been given three years of probation.

Online court records say 43-year-old Jan Harvey, of Morrill, pleaded no contest to a charge of attempted theft after prosecutors lowered the charge and dropped another count. Harvey also was given 30 days in jail and credited for one day already served.

Prosecutors say Harvey worked in sales for a company that supplies food to area restaurants. A court affidavit says she often would show up at the restaurant as food was delivered and take items off the truck, saying they were meant for another restaurant.

The affidavit says the restaurant paid for nearly $41,400 in food that it did not receive.

Nebraska looks to replace state tests for high school juniors

testingOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is looking for a company to give a college entrance exam that would replace the bundle of state accountability tests taken by high school juniors each year.

The ACT or SAT exam would seemingly fit the description in the request for proposals issued July 11.

Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matt Blomstedt says ACT officials have already indicated their intent to submit a proposal.

The test would be given in public schools on a spring weekday next school year. Students would be able to use the scores for college applications.

Nearly 22,000 high school juniors currently take a series of tests known as the Nebraska State Accountability assessments each year. Nebraska lawmakers voted to replace the tests with a college admissions test last session.

McDonald’s, Starbucks agree to filter Wi-Fi porn

starbucks-coffeeCHICAGO (AP) — McDonald’s and Starbucks are implementing filtering technology that blocks customers using Wi-Fi from accessing pornography sites.

The move follows a campaign from anti-pornography groups Enough is Enough and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation to demand the chains filter out pornography.

Oak Brook, Illinois-based McDonald’s says in a statement that Wi-Fi filtering has been activated in the majority of its nearly 14,000 restaurants nationwide. A spokesperson for Seattle-based Starbucks says it is implementing filtering once it can find a system that “also doesn’t involuntarily block unintended content.”

Enough is Enough President Donna Rice Hughes applauds the moves and says the organization plans to push other businesses and venues to filter their Wi-Fi.

The National Center for Sexual Exploitation says chains such as Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread already block porn on Wi-Fi.

Frederick J. “Fred” Huether

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Frederick J. “Fred” Huether, age 82 of North Platte, passed away on June 24, 2016 at the North Platte Care Center.

He was born December 5, 1933 in Mitchell, SD to Fred and Anna (Fiedler) Huether. He attended grade and high school in Parkston, SD. After dropping out in the 9th grade, he worked various jobs until old enough to enter the United States Army. He served 30 months in Augsburg and Munich, Germany, attaining the ranks of Chief Supply Sergeant with the 1477th A.A.A. and Corporal with the 22nd Ordinance Company. He then decided to pursue an education, first completing the G.E.D. test at Dakota Wesleyan University and later earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with Minors in Psychology and Education. Fred enjoyed a successful career with the Gamble Skogmo Company that spanned nearly 20 years, including management positions in retail stores throughout South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. He moved to North Platte to work for Sears and Robuck, earning promotions to Division Manager and Staff Management. After retirement, he worked at St. Patrick High School and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Fred enjoyed visiting his family and friends with whom he loved to share jokes and stories.

He married Doreen Josephine Radke on February 16, 1956, who preceded him in death. He is survived by their six children: Mark (Tina) Huether of Florida, Mary Jo DeCora of Bridgeport, Marcia (Tim) Hinde of North Platte, Marilyn (Steve) Jenkins of Louisiana, Michael (Christine) Huether of Lincoln, and Matt Huether of North Platte.

On April 26, 2001, he married Emma “Rozella” Nichelson of North Platte. She preceded him in death in 2012.

In addition to his six children, Fred is survived by 10 grandchildren: Jonathan Huether, Joel Huether, Jayden DeCora, Jaylee (Eugene) Darconte, Jessica (Kevin) Loontjer, Tim Hinde, Jr., Ian Jenkins, Jack Jenkins, Chase Huether and Mia Huether. His four great grandchildren include: Ella Darconte, Ava Darconte, Rylee Loontjer, and Weston Loontjer.

A memorial has been established to Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, where Fred was a member for over 40 years. Online condolences may be made at adamsswanson.com. Memorial services will be 10:30AM, Monday, July 25, 2016 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors, immediately followed by a reception at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church. Register book signing will be 9:00am until 5:00pm, Friday, July 22, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Seward County traffic stop nets nearly 200 pounds of marijuana

POT-BUSTA traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Seward County led to the seizure of 198.4 lbs. of marijuana and one arrest.

Just after3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 16, a trooper stopped an eastbound 2003 Ford F350 utility truck for speeding, failure to signal and following too close. The trooper was given consent to search the vehicle. The search led to the seizure of 198.4 lbs. of marijuana. The marijuana contained in 77 individual packages was located in both side compartments of the utility truck.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, Jonathan C. Snyder, (M), 44, of Jacksonville, Fla., was lodged in the Seward County Jail on a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.

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