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Month: September 2016

Christmas tree sought for Nebraska Capitol rotunda display

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neb-capitolLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Officials are looking for someone to donate a tree to display at the Nebraska Capitol during the Christmas holiday season.

The Nebraska Capitol Commission is seeking a tree within a 70-mile radius Lincoln. The tree must be a blue spruce, Douglas or Concolor fir. It must be able to fit through the Capitol’s 7-by-6-foot north entrance doors but large enough to command attention in the rotunda.

Officials say the ideal tree would stand 20 to 25 feet tall with a maximum girth of 15 feet, depending on the size and thickness of branches. Taller trees could be cut to size.

Horticulturalist Supervisor Craig Kreiner says his staff sometimes needs to look at 10 trees before finding the right one. Donors may receive a tax deduction for their donation.

Omaha prosecutor seeks faster system for blood alcohol tests

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha city prosecutor wants an electronic system that would streamline the time it takes to obtain a judge’s signature on a warrant seeking a blood test for suspected drunken drivers.

City prosecutor Matt Kuhse says there are legislative proposals coming from his office as well as the Douglas County Attorney’s Office and the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office to alleviate a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that makes it harder to prosecute drunk driving cases.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 on June 23 that police can’t forcibly draw blood from people suspected of driving drunk without a warrant.

Kuhse says he hopes the Nebraska Legislature can create a digital warrant system to make the process more efficient.

He says the ruling has impacted about 20 DUI cases so far.

NP man accused of choking girlfriend at Lake Maloney campground

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A 29-year-old North Platte man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend at a Lake Maloney campground.

According to Chief Deputy Roland Kramer, at around 3:00 p.m., on September 14, deputies met with a female at the Sheriff’s Office regarding an assault that had taken place earlier.

The female told deputies that she and her boyfriend, Randolph Dye, had been sleeping in their car at the Outlet Campground when they got into an argument at around 4:00 a.m.  She alleged that the argument soon turned physical.

She then claimed that she got out of the vehicle, at which time Dye threw a rock at her.  The rock missed the victim, according to Kramer, and struck the windshield of the vehicle, causing it to crack.

The female said she attempted to run, but Dye tackled her and began to choke her.  He eventually stopped and threatened to strike the victim with a baseball bat that was in the vehicle.

At some point, the female was able to get away.

Deputies began to search for Dye, and were able to locate him at around 6:15 p.m.  He was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center.

He’s been charged with felony terroristic threats, felony strangulation and 3rd-degree domestic assault.

According to jail records, Dye is being held without bond.

Nebraska slaying suspect killed in Mississippi, police say

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lincoln-policeLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of killing a Lincoln convenience store clerk in July has been slain in Mississippi.

The clerk, 51-year-old Robert Hanna, was fatally shot during a robbery at a Kwik Shop early on July 7.

The Lincoln Police Department said in a news release Thursday that the suspect, 20-year-old Rodzela Jones, was found dead 12 days later in Jonestown, Mississippi. Lincoln investigators say they identified him through the store’s video surveillance and through phone records and family interviews that placed him in Lincoln at the time of the shooting.

Lincoln police say Jones was killed before they received enough information to conclude that he was the man who shot Hanna. A spokesman for the Coahoma County, Mississippi, sheriff didn’t immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

MPCC Rodeo Team a hit at Partner Up Rodeo

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MPCC Rodeo Team member Kaleb Fritz grabs the handle on a bucking barrel while Tracey McEntee, of Ogallala, prepares to ride. She gets instruction from Fritz’s teammate Nate Bausch.
MPCC Rodeo Team member Kaleb Fritz grabs the handle on a bucking barrel while Tracey McEntee, of Ogallala, prepares to ride. She gets instruction from Fritz’s teammate Nate Bausch.

They were cowboys and cowgirls – if only for a day.

A total of 166 children with special needs turned out for the Partner Up Rodeo at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.

They rode on horses and wagons, sat on a bucking barrel, swung ropes and petted donkeys, goats and a camel among many other activities. Best of all, they made friends with their heroes. Continue reading “MPCC Rodeo Team a hit at Partner Up Rodeo”

North Platte Weather-September 15

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A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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James Eugene Rudolph, age 77, of North Platte, NE, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Jim was born September 29, 1938, to LeRoy Eugene and Elizabeth Christine Roth Rudolph in Missoula, MT. Jim was raised by his mother and stepfather, Joe Roster, in Carson, ND where he also attended school.

In 1956, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and served active duty until 1962 then served with the Nebraska Army National Guard from 1963 to 1976. Following his discharge he returned to North Dakota then moved to North Platte where he sold shoes for Pat’s Bootery and did detail work for McKay Motors. Jim hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad as a Brakeman then was promoted to Conductor. He was known on the railroad as “Jumpin Jimmy” and retired from there in 2007. He later volunteered at the Golden Spike and RSVP, and drove cars for dealers.

On July 21, 1963, Jim was united in marriage to Linda Faye Edwards in North Platte where they lived and raised their family. He loved his family and children and always had a quarter to give to the kids.

Jim was a member of P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion and a life member of U.T.U. He enjoyed restoring his 1963 SS Nova Convertible and geocaching.

He is survived by his three daughters, Lisa (Kevin) Sheffield, Lynnette (Ben) Niles and Tisha (Jason) Reed, all of North Platte; a son, Scott Rudolph, of Ogallala, NE; 15 grandchildren, Jourdan (Kerry) VanderLey, Joshua (Allie) Sheffield, Megan (Jonah) Alvarez, Ashlyn Sheffield, Kaitlin (Alex) Herstedt, Lauren Rudolph, Alex Rudolph, Evan Rudolph, Jensyn (Kyle) Bell, Kaelee Rudolph, Annalyse and Emmalyn Niles, and Amberlyn, Jakob and Justin Reed; 11 great-grandchildren, Beau James VanderLey, Ava and Amina Sheffield, Aiyana McCall, Jillian and Abigail Herstedt, AnnaBeth, Freya and Coraline Alvarez, Thomas Roberts and Athena Alvarez; his dog, Jasper; special friend, Shirley Eggers; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; father, LeRoy Rudolph; mother, Elizabeth Rudolph Roster, and stepfather, Joe Roster; sisters, Colleen Rios and Terry Ringland.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Job Vigil officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to The Golden Spike.

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