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Inmate head-butted 2 staffers, Nebraska prison officials say

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Officials say an inmate head-butted two staff members at a state prison in southeast Nebraska where two other staffers were attacked the day before.

The Nebraska Correctional Services Department says the latest attack at the Tecumseh prison occurred around 7:30 p.m. Monday, when the staff members were attempting to move the restrained inmate from a cell to another location. The department says the inmate lunged forward to head-butt one of the staffers and head-butted a third staff member who came to their aid.

The department says the injured staffers were taken to a local hospital. One had suffered a broken nose; the other had bruises. The names of the inmates and staffers involved have not been released.

The department says an inmate attacked two other Tecumseh staffers Sunday morning.

Council votes to tear down council member’s eyesore carwash

BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — Council members in an Omaha suburb have voted to condemn and tear down an eyesore carwash owned by a fellow member.

The Bellevue City Council voted 4-0 Monday to have the carwash demolished by Aug. 25, despite protests from Councilman Pat Shannon that the council wasn’t following city code in its effort to condemn his property. He refused to leave the meeting until threatened with physical removal by police. The city attorney has said city code barred his participation in the discussion because of his financial interest in the property.

The council had told Shannon to provide a plan for the closed Big John’s Car Wash, which has drawn complaints from residents. He refused. Shannon said after the meeting that he’ll fight the condemnation in court.

Police identify man shot to death in Omaha early Tuesday

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police have identified a man shot to death in eastern Omaha, as well as a suspected arrested in the case.

Police say officers sent around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday to the area for a report of a shooting found 39-year-old Aristeo Pena-Robles, of Omaha, on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. Pena-Robles later died at a hospital.

Another man has been arrested in the shooting. Police say 34-year-old Shawn Stewart was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and other counts.

Omaha man convicted of 2nd-degree murder in shooting death

Rolander Brown

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha man has been convicted of second-degree murder and weapons counts in the shooting death last year of another Omaha man.

The Omaha World-Herald reports (https://bit.ly/2vXTSwG ) that a Douglas County jury found 27-year-old Rolander Brown guilty on Tuesday in the May 2016 death of 40-year-old Carlos Alonzo.

Police say the killing happened at the home of 47-year-old Dolomo Curtis, who was dating both men.

Brown faces 25 years to life in prison when he’s sentenced in the fall.

Prosecutor to announce findings in stun gun-related death

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Douglas County’s top prosecutor has scheduled a news conference to reveal his findings regarding Omaha police officers’ actions in the death last month of a mentally ill man who was shocked with a stun gun a dozen times.

County Attorney Don Kleine is expected to disclose Wednesday whether his office will file any charges against two former officers who confronted 29-year-old Zachary Bearheels on June 5 at an Omaha convenience store.

Scotty Payne and Ryan McClarty were fired earlier this month from the Omaha Police Department after Police Chief Todd Schmaderer recommended that action.

Officials say Bearheels died after being shocked 12 times with a Taser, punched and dragged by his hair by the officers.

Registration open for NP ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’

The Alzheimer’s Association® is inviting residents of North Platte and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk will take place on Sunday, September 24,

The Walk will take place on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Cody Park in North Platte. Registration will open at 12:30 AM and the Walk will begin at 2:00 PM.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will complete a walk route and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Dick Warneke, a North Platte resident and supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, was inspired to walk in the North Platte Walk to End Alzheimer’s as he watched his wife go through the disease journey. “Many years ago, my pastor took me to my first Alzheimer’s support group in North Platte. From that experience, I learned so much. Having cared for my wife as she faced Alzheimer’s disease, I could see a dire need to find a cure. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s helps with that.”

In addition to walking, participants will enjoy live entertainment, free food from Runza, and interaction with the following event sponsors: Runza, Centennial Park Retirement Village/Sutherland Care Center, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Husker Radio, among others.

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixthleading cause of death in the U.S. and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 15 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the U.S. In Nebraska alone, there are more than 33,000 people living with the disease and 81,000 caregivers.

Register today. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk. Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® ; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

Bernice Nadean Burnett Death Notice

Bernice Nadean Burnett, 91, of Brady, died July 22, 2017, in Brady. Private family services were at the Brady Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Brady Fire Department. Online condolences may be shared at blasestrauser.com. Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel and Monuments, Gothenburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Eugene “Gene” Bill Braun

Eugene “Gene” Bill Braun, 67, of Colonia, New Jersey, formerly of North Platte, died July 21, 2017, of cancer, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.

Eugene, the son of William G. Braun and Bessie Adams Braun, was born on May 3, 1950, in North Platte. He was a 1968 graduate of North Platte High School.

Gene served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He resided in Carteret, New Jersey, from 1978 to 2005, when he settled in Colonia, New Jersey.

Gene was a police captain employed by the City of Linden, New Jersey, Police Department for 40 years, and he retired in 2013.

He was a member of the Linden Police Bean Association Local 42, a member of the Superior Officers Association and a firearms instructor for the City of Linden Police Department for many years.

Gene was active in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy cleanup and since 2005, he has really had the opportunity to enjoy the art and the love of golfing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason R. Braun, in 2012; and grandmother, Amye Wilhelm of North Platte.

Gene is survived by his wife, Nancy A. Sirochman Braun; son, Christopher S. (Cynthia) Braun; two daughters, Erika L. (Mark) Kitz and Ashley M. (Derek) DuBois; three sisters, Lois Braun, Terri Gossett and Linda McDermott, all formerly of North Platte; four grandchildren, Charlie Kitz, Tyler Kitz, Andrew Kitz and Olivia Braun; an aunt, Sharron Hollen, of North Platte; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 779, P.O. Box 1763, Linden, NJ 07036. Online condolences may be shared at kowalskifuneralhome.com.

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, at the Kowalski Funeral Home, 515 Roselle St., Linden, New Jersey, with the Rev. Bryan Wolf officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, at Kowalski Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Ann Walther

 

Carol Ann Walther, 69, of North Platte, passed away July 22, 2017 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.

She was born November 1, 1947 to G. Vernon and G. Alice (Brush) Halley at Stockville, NE.  She graduated from UNSA High School in Curtis with the class of “66”.  Carol was employed by NCTA in Curtis for over 12 years, retiring in 2009.

She is survived by her children, Steve (Darla) Walther of Stockville, Clint (Kerri) Walther of North Platte and Julie (Brian) Brownell of Burwell; grandchildren, Cameron (Arlana Whitson) Walther, Caitlyn (Udell Hughes) Walther, Cole (Shelby) Walther, Jordan and Jace Walther, Cory and Kelli Brownell, Kaden and Akilah Ross; great grandson, Udell Thomas Hughes; her brother, George (Janice) Halley of North Platte; her sisters, Evelyn Hilker of McCook and Doris Chambers of Lexington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother-in-law, Howard Chambers.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital or to the Donor’s choice.  Cremation was chosen. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Wing officiating.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Inmates attack 2 more staffers at southeast Nebraska prison

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Two more staff members have been attacked by prisoners at a state prison in southeast Nebraska.

The Nebraska Correctional Services Department says the two were assaulted early Sunday morning at the Tecumseh prison. One of them suffered what the department described as serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The department didn’t provide details on how the attack occurred or say how many prisoners took part. It did say no weapons were involved.

The staffers’ names haven’t been released.

In recent years the department has reported several incidents of violence at the prison, which sits 62 miles (100 kilometers) south of Omaha. Authorities say two inmates were killed by other prisoners in a March uprising, and two more died during rioting in May 2015.

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