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Month: November 2017

Necropsy fails to show cause of Omaha zoo elephant’s death

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium officials say a necropsy performed on a young African elephant that died at the Omaha zoo was unable to determine what caused his untimely death.

The results of the necropsy came back this week, two months after the elephant — named Warren — died under anesthesia to treat a cracked tusk.

Warren was estimated to be 8 or 9 years old when he died. He was one of 17 elephants flown from Swaziland to the U.S. in early 2016 and placed in the Omaha zoo and those in Wichita, Kansas, and Dallas in a controversial effort.

Animal rights group Friends of Animals, which opposes elephants being kept in zoos, unsuccessfully sued to stop the importation of the elephants.

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Omaha police arrest man suspected of firing gun at officer

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police in Omaha say they’ve arrested a man suspected of opening fire on an officer, who was not hit.

Omaha police say the shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. Saturday just north of midtown.

Police say the officer was in an unmarked vehicle when he saw a man he knew to be a gang member holding a gun. The officer radioed for backup and was putting on a tactical vest that identifies him as a police officer when the man came around the corner and fired a barrage of shots.

The police vehicle was hit by several rounds, but the officer was not. Another unoccupied parked vehicle was also hit. Police say the officer did not fire his weapon.

Police say the suspect was soon found and arrested.

The officer was treated for cuts from flying glass.

GOP’s Sasse likes tax bill, but won’t call it key to 2018

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Sen. Ben Sasse

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse says Republican leaders are overstating how much passing tax-cut legislation can protect their party in next year’s elections.

The Nebraska Republican, who addressed an evangelical conservative group Saturday night, told reporters after his speech that he likes the tax bill moving in the Senate.

Republicans, who control the House and the Senate, have failed so far this year to pass top agenda items, chiefly the long-promised dismantling of President Barack Obama’s 2010 health care bill. GOP leaders in Congress and around the country have suggested a tax cut bill could boost enthusiasm for Republicans when they campaign in 2018 to retain their control of Capitol Hill.

Sasse noted the Republican Party is struggling with sharp divisions these days.

New flights from Scottsbluff to Denver will start Jan. 30

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SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — United Airlines will begin offering flights from Scottsbluff to Denver on Jan. 30, and local officials are looking forward to the return of regular flights.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport Manager Darwin Skelton says he expects fewer problems with the new flights from United and SkyWest Airlines.

The airline that served Scottsbluff previously, PenAir, had to cancel many flights because of a shortage of pilots and planes.

Skelton says United has hundreds of planes and pilots based in the region, so he doesn’t expect the airline to have the same problems PenAir did.

Starting this weekend, customers should be able to begin booking the new flights out of Scottsbluff on United’s website.

Oil pipeline protesters gather ahead of Nebraska’s decision

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — More than 100 protesters gathered Sunday to speak out against the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline before Nebraska regulators issue their ruling on the project.

The protesters gathered on the steps of the state Capitol building in Lincoln on Sunday. The Nebraska Public Service Commission is scheduled to announce its decision on the pipeline’s route on Monday.

Karin Carlson of Omaha says she doesn’t think the pipeline would benefit the state much.

TransCanada proposed the 1,179-mile crude oil pipeline the transport crude oil from Canada south to connect to another pipeline in southern Nebraska.

TransCanada officials have said their preferred route is the most direct way to transport oil and crosses few major bodies of water.

2017 All-RPAC Volleyball

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FIRST TEAM (WEST DIVISION)
Faith Simpson, 12, Wauneta-Palisade
Sydney Mullin, 12, Maxwell
Grace Frederick, 11, Dundy County-Stratton
Jayden Widener, 11, Maywood-Hayes Center
Grace Sommer, 12, Maxwell
Avery Johnson, 10, Maywood-Hayes Center
Kyleigh Scott, 11, Hitchcock County

FIRST TEAM (EAST DIVISION)
Korynn Clason, 10, Cambridge
Jadyn Heckenlively, 12, Alma
Cassi Bose, 12, Southern Valley
Kaitlyn Ryan, 12, Bertrand
Lauren Samuelson, 10, Southern Valley
Halle Dahlgren, 12, Bertrand
Jada High, 10, Bertrand

SECOND TEAM (WEST DIVISION)
Adalene Krutsinger, 11, Dundy County-Stratton
Taylor Mullen-Beck, 12, Paxton
Isabell Sheets, 12, Hitchcock County
Haylee Sandman, 9, Wauneta-Palisade
Sydney Mullen-Shaw, 12, Maywood-Hayes Center
Jaycee Widener, 9, Maywood-Hayes Center
Dawson Latta, 12, Dundy County-Stratton

SECOND TEAM (EAST DIVISION)
Maddie Brugh, 12, Alma
Nicole Dewey, 11, Southwest
Bria Tomlin, 12, Cambridge
Tiffany Wells, 11, Alma
Cassidy Ryan, 12, Bertrand
Melonie Meyers, 12, Arapahoe
Sawyer Quinn. 11, Southern Valley

HONORABLE MENTION (WEST DIVISION)
Hannah Nelson, 12, Wallace
Allie Behlke, 12, Dundy County-Stratton
Courtney Hrnichir, 12, Hitchcock County
Michaela Dukes, 10, Wauneta-Palisade
Amanda Horinek, 11, Hitchcock County
Callie Kriha, 12, Paxton
Monique Gooden, 11, Wauneta-Palisade
Nicole Howitt, 12, Maxwell
Rebel Sjeklocha, 12, Maywood-Hayes Center
Madison Thompson, 12, Maxwell

HONORABLE MENTION (EAST DIVISION)
Alex Ellermeier, 11, Medicine Valley
Rebecca Lennemann, 12, Southern Valley
Kailee Tomlin, 11, Cambridge
Maggie Bose, 11, Southern Valley
Lindsay Schutz, 11, Bertrand
Alayna Whipple, 12, Arapahoe

 

2017 All-SPVA Volleyball

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FIRST TEAM
Emily Baxter, 12, Bridgeport
Ragan Nickless, 12, Chase County
Emily Barr, 11, Hershey
Madison Kleewein, 12, St. Pat’s
Erica Hopping, 11, Sutherland
Haiden Kreber, 12, Sutherland

SECOND TEAM
Madison Schuller, 10, Chase County
Ashley Hassett, 11, Hershey
Hannah Biesecker, 12, Kimball
Aryn Seiler, 11, Perkins County
Brooke McClellen, 10, St. Pat’s
Bailee Fear, 12, Sutherland

HONORABLE MENTION
Brittney Newkirk, 12, Bridgeport
Kadie Hanson, 12, Perkins County
Calli Groseth, 11, St. Pat’s
Kaleigh Kummer, 11, St. Pat’s

2017 C2-8 All-District Football Team

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OFFENSE
OL – Bryan McGahan, 12, Hershey
OL – Tripp Nicholson, 12, Hershey
OL – Jayden Brosius, 12, St. Pat’s
OL – Logan Coalson, 12, Bridgeport
OL – Chad McPeak, 12, Valentine
QB – Jordan Kelber, 12, Valentine
RB – Easton Clark, 12, Hershey
RB – Wyatt Hitchcock, 12, Valentine
RB – James Schroll, 12, St. Pat’s
WR – Tyler Johnson, 12, Hershey
WR – Dylan Lurz, 12, Valentine
WR – Brayden Fowler, 11, Valentine
ATH – Zane Anthony, 11, Kimball
K/P – Ben Vyzourek, 11, St. Pat’s

DEFENSE
DL – Curtis Freeze, 12, Bridgeport
DL – Kooper Reece, 12, Valentine
DL – Karsen Hunter, 11, Bayard
DL – Josh Bachelor, 12, Valentine
DL – Steven Tobacco, 11, Bayard
LB – DJ Stephen, 12, Valentine
LB – Lane McGinley, 12, Valentine
LB – Marce Vasquez, 12, Bridgeport
LB – Charles Aufdenkamp, 10, St. Pat’s
DB – Gary White III, 12, St. Pat’s
DB – Mitch McKibbin, 12, Bayard
DB – McKade Smith, 12, Hershey
ATH – Kyle Kildow, 12, Bridgeport

HONORABLE MENTION
Bryce Burry, Bayard
Payton Oliverius, Bayard
Kaleb Lussetto, 11, Bridgeport
Charles Lang, 11, Bridgeport
Isaac Margritz, 11, Hershey
Caje Narranjo, 11, Hershey
Corey Travis, 11, Kimball
Paycen Harroun, 12, Kimball
Tyler Heiss, 12, St. Pat’s
Aiden Skillstad, 12, St. Pat’s
Eric Haase, 11, Valentine
Devon Osnes, 11, Valentine

Knights split games at LCCC Classic

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Cheyenne, Wyo – The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team defeated Rexburg United 96-64 in the opening game of the Laramie County Community College Classic on Friday night.

The Knights led at halftime, 38-34. They outscored Rexburg 58-30 in the second half to secure the victory.

Cody Spjute had 21 points and Craid Spjute had 19 points to lead Rexburg. Keaton Small was the only other player for Rexburg to score in double figures with 10 points. Jake Cochran led Rexburg in rebounding with eight rebounds.

The Knights had four players in double figures led by Godfrey Rolle, who led all scorers with 24 points. Next in the scoring column was Abdou Gueye, who had 22 points. Trajan Harris had 12 points and Goy Lew had 11 points. Jakob Karwowski had eight rebounds and three blocks to lead the Knights.

On Saturday, the Knights lost 83-77 to Northern Colorado P2P Elite.

Godfrey Rolle led the Knights in scoring with 33 points. Trajan Harris was next with 14 points. Buom Dubuol was the only other Knight to finish in double figures with 10 points. Dubuol also had 10 rebounds to lead the Knights.

Dwight Smith led the Elite with 20 points, followed by Jase Hamstad and Will Bell with 14. Junior Rivera added 11 points for the Elite. Smith and Greg Vente each had nine rebounds for the Elite.

The Knights are 1-2 on the season. They will travel to Goodland, Kan, on Tuesday to play the Northwest Kansas Technical College Mavericks.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN 1410 radio and on the Internet at www.northplattepost.com.

North Platte High’s Gabby Menghini signs with NPCC volleyball

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Gabby Menghini, middle, signs letter of intent to play volleyball at NPCC. Her parents, Trevor and Tammy Menghini are seated next to her. NPCC Volleyball Head Coach Alexa McCall is standing

North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team has announced the signing of Gabby Menghini to the 2018 class.

Menghini, who was an outside hitter for the North Platte High School Bulldogs finished her senior season with 226 kills, 244 defensive digs, 42 service aces, and 48 total blocks.

Menghini is the second recruit for Alexa McCall and the Lady Knights for 2018. The other being Sydney Mullin from Maxwell High School.

Menghini is the daughter of Trevor and Tammy Menghini. Tammy, Gabby’s mom played for the Lady Knights during the 1981 and 1982 seasons.

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