November 2017 – North Platte Post Archive

Roger Glen Porter Sr.

Posted on November 30, 2017

Roger Glen Porter Sr., age 70, of North Platte, passed away November 25, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 30, 1946 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Edwin and Lorraine (Taylor) Porter.

Roger grew up in Council Bluffs. He enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam in the 101^st Airborne Division. After his discharge, he married Patricia Kotinek in Denver, CO. To this union three children were born, Roger Jr., Neville and Kathleen. Roger lived in the Denver area for many years, moving all over the country, and returned to Nebraska to be closer to family.

He loved to fish, travel, play 8 ball and 9 ball pool, enjoyed doing leatherwork and the Colorado Rockies.

Survivors include his children, Roger (Rachel) Porter Jr. of Omaha, Neville “Ned” Porter of North Platte, and Kathleen “Kathy” (Moose) Epperson of Omaha; grandchildren, Jamie Porter, Sarah Porter, Ian Porter, Grace Porter, Elijah Porter, Veronica Porter, Eric Epperson, Christina Epperson, and Rebekah Epperson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to DAV or the VFW. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Doris I. Edwards

Posted on November 30, 2017

Doris I. Edwards, 85, of Pierre, SD, formerly of North Platte passed away November 28, 2017 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota. She was born on August 8, 1932 to George and Gladys Burch in North Platte, NE.

After her husband passed away, Doris went to Pierre, SD to be with her sister Bev. She enjoyed her remaining time with Bev and Blaine. At this time she did some traveling to places she had not been. Doris enjoyed going to North Dakota to their family farm. She also enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the birds and squirrels and doing things in the yard. She enjoyed the company of her family, our dog and cats and watching TV shows (especially shows such as Daniel O’Donnell). Doris passed away after a short illness and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her sisters, Leona (Don) Eyten of North Platte, and Bev (Blaine) Olson of Pierre, SD; a brother-in-law, Dee Sheets of Durango, CO; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Leeds of Kearney and Mary De La Fe of California; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Shirley Parks of Pierre, SD, and Glenda (Tiny) Parker of North Platte.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, George; sisters, Lila (Roy) Christner, and Pat Sheets; and husbands, Chuck Kaiser and Charles Edwards.

Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Pastor Joe Sukraw officiating. Visitation will be noon – 9:00 p.m. Monday at Adams & Swanson funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Trial set for man accused of stabbing to death neighbor

Posted on November 30, 2017

MADISON, Neb. (AP) — A February trial has been scheduled for a man accused of stabbing to death a neighbor at a northeast Nebraska apartment complex.

Court records say 49-year-old Rodolfo Castaneda-Morejon pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Madison County District Court in Madison. His trial is set to begin Feb. 12.

Castaneda-Morejon is accused of killing 39-year-old Yosvanis Velazquez Gomez at the Norfolk complex on Aug. 25.

Court records say Castaneda-Morejon told investigators he confronted Gomez about an inappropriate text message sent to Castaneda-Morejon’s girlfriend, suspecting the two were having a secret relationship. The records also say Castaneda-Morejon acknowledged stabbing Velazquez Gomez several times.

Former patrol investigator pleads not guilty in drugs case

Posted on November 30, 2017November 30, 2017

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A former Nebraska State Patrol investigator has pleaded not guilty to drug charges.

Court records say 44-year-old Christopher Kober entered pleas Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Omaha to acquiring drugs by fraud or diversion and possession with intent to sell. A trial date has not been set.

A federal indictment lists the drugs as painkillers and opioids and says they were stolen from January 2016 to March 17 this year during drug take-back operations, overdose investigations and other means.

Kober was fired in June following an internal patrol investigation. He lives in Bellevue.

Man pleads not guilty in Grand Island slaying

Posted on November 30, 2017

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A 23-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing another man in Grand Island.

Court records say Ahmed Said entered the plea Tuesday in Hall County District Court. His trial is scheduled to begin April 16.

Police say Said is charged with second-degree murder and use of a deadly weapon in the April 13 slaying of 41-year-old Abdulma Khamis. Police say Khamis was fatally struck with a blunt object and was found unresponsive a couple blocks west of Pier Park.

Said also pleaded not guilty to an unrelated jail assault charge.

Former officer charged with assaulting woman in Grand Island

Posted on November 30, 2017

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A man has been charged with an assault that authorities say occurred while he was off duty but still on the Grand Island police force.

Court records say 31-year-old Michael Lyon was charged last week with misdemeanor assault. A public phone number for him couldn’t be found Wednesday. Online court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for him. Lyon’s next court hearing is scheduled for Dec. 13.

Police have said Lyon assaulted the woman the night of Oct. 30 in a Grand Island residence. Police say the assault was not “a domestic offense.”

Lyon has since left the department.

Nebraska law enforcement may adopt officer mapping tool

Posted on November 30, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — More law enforcement leaders in Nebraska are interested in a service provided by the State Patrol that shows real-time, mapped coordinates for officers.

The software can help law enforcement coordinate responses among multiple agencies and more efficiently assign officers. The software is called Mobile Architecture for Communication Handling.

The Nebraska State Patrol pays $92,000 annually to license the software. The agency is offering the service to local agencies for $24 per user each year.

State Patrol Capt. Gerry Krolikowski says 13 agencies are using the service in Nebraska. He says three others are testing it and eight are interested.

Saunders County Sherriff Kevin Stukenholtz says he’s interested. He says the service could’ve been useful during a recent string of bank robberies in the area.

Nebraska senators tour state for look at literacy, dyslexia

Posted on November 30, 2017

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two lawmakers are touring Nebraska schools to learn about reading curriculums and see how schools handle dyslexia.

Sens. Lou Ann Linehan and Patty Pansing Brooks visited Omaha Public Schools on Tuesday.

Pansing Brooks says the visits are meant to help legislators understand how schools approach literacy and how they work with students who have difficulties learning.

Both senators have experience with dyslexia: Linehan and her son have the learning disability, and Pansing Brooks’ brother is dyslexic.

Pansing Brooks’ says it’s important to spot learning disorders early in a child’s development.

The senators are also looking for feedback from teachers about how effectively their college education prepared them to identify learning problems.

The tour is part of a legislative interim study that may lead to legislation.

South Dakota woman dies in Nebraska interstate crash

Posted on November 30, 2017

OVERTON, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a South Dakota woman died in a crash on Interstate 80 in south-central Nebraska.

The accident occurred around 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, about 2 miles (3 kilometers) east of Overton. The Nebraska State Patrol says an eastbound sport utility vehicle driven by 63-year-old Daniel Hafner drifted into the median, struck a guardrail and rolled.

The patrol says his wife, 58-year-old Linda Hafner, died at the scene. She lived in Tea, South Dakota, with her husband.

Daniel Hafner was taken to a Kearney hospital for treatment.

Air Canada to offer Omaha to Toronto flights in spring

Posted on November 30, 2017

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — It won’t be adding “international” to its name, but Omaha’s main commercial airport will offer its first international flight — to Toronto — starting this spring.

The daily nonstop flight from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield to Toronto will be operated by Air Canada starting May 1. Air Canada is the first foreign airline to offer regular service to and from Eppley.

The flight will leave Toronto at 2:30 p.m. and land in Omaha at 4 p.m. The return flight will leave Omaha at 4:30 p.m. and land in Toronto at 7:50 p.m. Air Canada will fly the route with a 50-seat, single-class CRJ-200 jet.