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Month: April 2019

Nearly 950 THC vape cartridges found in I-80 traffic stop

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John Norris

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested an Iowa man and seized nearly 950 THC vape cartridges during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near North Platte.

The traffic stop occurred at approximately 10:50 a.m. Monday, April 8, when a trooper observed an eastbound Ford Escape speeding at mile marker 179. During the traffic stop, the trooper became aware of drug activity and conducted a search of the vehicle.

The search revealed 947 THC vape cartridges in vacuum sealed bags hidden inside a box in the cargo area. The driver, John Norris, 22, of Johnston, Iowa, was arrested for possession of THC/Hash Oil with intent to deliver and no drug tax stamp. A female passenger was cited and released for possession of marijuana – less than one ounce.

Norris was lodged in Lincoln County Jail.

Nebraska advances property tax break for homes hit by flood

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Niobrara

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska residents whose homes were destroyed by last month’s historic flood could get a property tax break under a bill advanced by lawmakers.

Lawmakers gave first-round approval Tuesday to a bill that would require county officials to adjust the assessed value of homes that were destroyed by fires or natural disasters, such as floods and tornadoes.

The proposal’s sponsor, Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard, says it’s designed to help flood victims who are likely suffering financial hardships.

Some lawmakers questioned what would happen to local government budgets in the event of a widespread natural disaster.

Sen. Ernie Chambers, of Omaha, criticized the measure as vague and blasted lawmakers for their unwillingness to pass other bills intended to help people, including a minimum wage increase for tipped workers.

NPCC English honor society inducts new members

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Pictured front row, left to right are: Kari Bell, Seth Smith, Angel Murphy, Micaelia Hernandez, Sarah Dillenburg, Kathleen McIntyre, Hannah Anderson, Amber Rathbun, Jami Lynn Davis, Amanda Hanson and Caprice Brown, historian.
Pictured back row, left to right are: Rho Zeta Treasurer Nathan Snider, Faculty Advisor Kristine Leibhart, Patrick Haynes, Brian Mixer, Jordan Hajj, Katie Cox, Taylin McNair, Gabrielle Menghini, Vice President Ashley Husemoller, Dasia Lively and President Ashley Linke.
Not pictured are: Tiffany Gies, Elizabeth Heskett, Scott Taylor, and Patricia Tofilau.

The Rho Zeta chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta inducted 20 new members during a ceremony Sunday evening at North Platte Community College.

New members were presented with official society pins, which signify high achievement in English, along with yellow carnations and green and gold honor cords to wear at commencement. Anne Schmit, NPCC English instructor, was the guest speaker at the event.

NPCC is currently the only college in Nebraska to offer membership in SKD – the official English honor society for two-year colleges. According to Kristine Leibhart, NPCC English instructor and faculty advisor, membership in the Rho Zeta chapter has nearly tripled since December.

Nebraska leads nation in growth of wind energy capacity

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new report says Nebraska led the nation last year with the growth of its installed wind-energy capacity, creating economic benefits for the state.

The American Wind Energy Association said in a report Tuesday that Nebraska now hosts 1,972 megawatts of installed wind capacity from 25 projects across the state. The projects represent more than $3.5 billion in capital investment.

The group says the wind industry generated $8.5 million in additional state and local tax revenue in 2018.

Josh Moenning, director of the group New Power Nebraska, says the state now creates energy as efficiently as it does food and is helping to meet the market demand for renewable energy.

MLB JR Home Run Derby coming to North Platte

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The North Platte Area Sports Commission brings the 2019 Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby to North Platte on Saturday, April 27th at the American Legion/North Platte First Nationals Baseball Field. This fun and exciting youth competition is a free way for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting abilities, with the opportunity of competing at the National Finals during MLB® All-Star Week™.

Boys and girls are divided into two age divisions: 12U and 14U, and will have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. The Local Champions from both age divisions will advance to the Regional Level, and Regional Champions will advance to the National Finals, which will take place during the 2019 MLB® All-Star Week™ in Cleveland, Ohio.

All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. To pre-register or for more information, go to PlayNorthPlatte.com, or contact the local coordinator, Samantha Geisler at 308-221-6865. This is a FREE event for both participants and spectators.

North Platte Area Sports Commission strives to bring in bigger tournaments and more events for our youth! For more information on the North Platte Area Sports Commission go to PlayNorthPlatte.com! The North Platte Area Sports Commission is a division of the North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau.

Clerk who sold booze to teens gets year behind bars

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Kevin Hart

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A convenience store clerk has been given a year behind bars for selling alcohol consumed by a 17-year-old who later died when his speeding car crashed on the west end of Omaha.

Douglas County District Court records say 30-year-old Kevin Hart was sentenced Tuesday. He’d pleaded no contest to a felony charge of procuring alcohol for a minor that resulted in death.

Prosecutors say Hart sold the liquor Oct. 11 to two teenagers who later sold it to George Gervase and another teen. Prosecutors say Hart knew the two were underage.

Gervase’s wrecked car and his body were found early the next day. His blood alcohol level tested out at nearly three times the legal limit.

MPCC Rodeo Team resumes season in South Dakota

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Mid-Plains Community College resumed the 2018-19 rodeo season with two second place finishes over the weekend – despite running into some hard luck.

The MPCC Rodeo Team competed at the South Dakota State University Jackrabbit Stampede in Brookings, S.D. Friday and Saturday.

Bull rider Koby Jacobson, of Haiku, Hawaii, finished second as did his team roping teammates, Caden Kinderknecht, of Almena, Kan., and Trenton Solida, of Phillipsburg, Kan.

“Koby has been trying real hard on both ends of the arena,” said Garrett Nokes, MPCC Rodeo Team timed event coach. “He’s really been working at being a major part of the team, and that finish put him to where, he’s still third in the standings, but it’s a very strong third.”

Nokes said Jacobson hasn’t officially punched his ticket for the College National Finals Rodeo, however, he is in a position that will be difficult for his competitors to beat.

“I’m happy for him and real proud,” Nokes said. “Koby’s close to accomplishing a goal he set for himself, and he has a chance to qualify for nationals in the steer wrestling, too, if things go right these next few rodeos.”

Nokes is also impressed with Kinderknecht’s work ethic and how far he has come in the past six months.

“There’s no end to what Caden can accomplish,” Nokes said. “As for Trenton, he’s had a lot of success recently. He’s placed in the top six in the last three rodeos, and just keeps plugging along and doing great things for us.”

In the other events, Seth Pearson, of Valentine, placed fifth in the tie-down roping for MPCC. J.D. Draper, of Oakley, Kan., was sixth in the steer wrestling.

Overall, MPCC ended up fifth in the men’s team standings. It was sixth in the women’s team standings.

The team suffered a setback Saturday when a bronc flipped over on Landon Sivertson, of Ree Heights, S.D., causing him to sustain injuries that will temporarily take him out of competitions.

“Landon has contributed really well to the rodeo team as a freshman,” Nokes said. “We’re really going to miss having him compete with us this weekend, and depending on what the doctors say, possibly the rest of the season. He’s a good kid and about as hardworking of a kid as I’ve ever coached. I’m sure going to miss him, but there’s no way that he won’t be back in the fall. He’s too driven.”

The Jackrabbit Stampede was the first rodeo of spring for the Great Plains Region. MPCC will compete in three more rodeos through the first week of May. The next one will be Friday and Saturday at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D.

NPPD Activity Log (4.8.19-4.9.19)

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Call Date Call Time
Call Number
RMS CFS RMS CFS Description
Location Of Incident
04/08/2019 00:03:00 19-005737 4008 SUSPICIOUS PERSON E G ST /S WELCH AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 00:07:41 19-005738 4010 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE E G ST /S WELCH AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 00:25:20 19-005739 28-904 RESIST ARREST- NO SERIOUS INJURY OR WEAPON 1500 W 1ST ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 00:33:22 19-005740 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE 900 W 1ST ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 01:23:17 19-005741 60-399 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 E 12TH ST /N BAILEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 02:01:38 19-005742 28-1322 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET 600 E 9TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 02:51:23 19-005743 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 600 W 10TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 04:41:02 19-005744 7165 ALARM-BURGLARY CALL IN 1300 E 8TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 05:01:29 19-005745 7006 MOTORIST ASSIST 1200 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 05:08:05 19-005746 4060 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT AIRPORT,
5400 E Lee Bird Dr
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 05:43:56 19-005747 4008 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 100 HOLIDAY FRONTAGE RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 07:56:48 19-005748 4008 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 1300 MCDONALD RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 08:01:08 19-005749 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 08:08:04 19-005750 28-511 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER 600 S SILBER AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 08:47:17 19-005751 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY W FRONT ST /N MAPLE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 08:50:44 19-005752 6020 PROP DAMAGE-NO ALC RELAT E C ST /S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 08:56:17 19-005753 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 600 W 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 09:04:08 19-005754 28-519 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 600 E FRANCIS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 09:22:35 19-005755 4030 B.E.A.T. COMM POLICING 600 W B ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 09:21:53 19-005756 MO76.10 NP CITY MAX TIME LIMIT-72 HOURS E FRONT ST /N TAFT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 09:30:06 19-005757 6600 GEN PARK & TRAFFIC 600 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 10:06:37 19-005758 4005 WELFARE CHECK W 10TH ST / WASHINGTON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 10:15:41 19-005759 28-602 FORGERY- 1ST DEGREE 1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 10:15:44 19-005760 28-511.01 THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING 1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 10:53:43 19-005761 60-6186 SPEEDING RODEO RD /N CUSTER AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 11:08:57 19-005762 28-519 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 11:16:29 19-005763 60-6123 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS E PHILIP AV /S COTTONWOOD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 11:58:26 19-005764 5526 DEAD ANIMAL CALL 1800 W A ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 11:59:57 19-005765 4050 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION 1100 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 12:18:35 19-005766 MO90.06 NP CITY EXCESSIVE ANIMAL NOISE 400 N ELDER AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 12:53:02 19-005767 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST 2400 E D ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 13:39:33 19-005768 5522 LOOSE CATS 500 N LINCOLN AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 13:37:28 19-005769 4005 WELFARE CHECK 3000 EAST STATE FARM RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 13:58:17 19-005770 28-511 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 800 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 13:58:52 19-005771 28-519 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 100 S JEFFERSON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 14:01:11 19-005772 28-511 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER 3000 WRIGHT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 14:11:41 19-005773 4044 VEHICLE INSPECTION 3300 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 14:55:19 19-005774 6300 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL E 5TH ST /N POPLAR ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 15:02:56 19-005775 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 3200 S NEWBERRY RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 15:52:13 19-005776 28-511 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- FROM BUILDING/TRESPASS 1400 E 8th ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 16:43:54 19-005777 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 17:40:45 19-005780 9999 DUP OR UNNECESSARY 100 S JEFFERSON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 17:46:31 19-005781 28-310 ASSAULT- 3RD DEGREE- MINOR INJURY 1300 Mcdonald Rd
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 18:03:10 19-005782 2405 HARASS MSG BY TXT OR INTERNET 800 E 12TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 18:26:48 19-005783 4050 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION 400 W 1st ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 18:37:48 19-005784 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE 100 S JEFFERSON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/08/2019 18:41:25 19-005785 28-521 2ND DEG CRIMINAL TRESPASS 2400 E E ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 18:45:07 19-005786 28-323 DOMEST ASSAULT-FELONY 1500 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 19:31:34 19-005788 60-6186 SPEEDING N Sherman / RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 19:41:51 19-005789 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE 1500 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 20:00:24 19-005790 4050 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 20:09:55 19-005791 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST 1500 W 9TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 21:13:35 19-005792 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1300 Mcdonald Rd
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 21:35:32 19-005793 60-6119 VIOL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV E 4TH ST /N DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 21:41:50 19-005794 MO130.027 NP CITY DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS N ELM ST /W 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 21:47:02 19-005795 60-6123 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS Philip / Willow
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 21:55:48 19-005796 28-507 BURGLARY 2400 E E ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 22:04:24 19-005797 4060 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 22:07:23 19-005798 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1500 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 22:28:48 19-005799 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1400 W B ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/08/2019 23:44:08 19-005800 4010 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 100 N JEFFERSON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/09/2019 00:42:55 19-005802 4010 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE EUGENE AV /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/09/2019 01:24:20 19-005803 42-924 VIOL OF PROTECT ORD-DOM ABUSE 800 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
04/09/2019 01:31:23 19-005804 2420 FAMILY DIST-NO ASSAULT 700 E F ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/09/2019 01:31:25 19-005805 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 300 S POPLAR ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/09/2019 01:55:58 19-005806 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE 700 E F ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/09/2019 02:43:15 19-005807 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1100 E D ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/09/2019 03:20:33 19-005808 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 300 S POPLAR ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
04/09/2019 04:59:22 19-005809 4060 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

 

Woman gets jail, probation for role in man’s slaying

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Melissa Callahan

LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) – A woman accused of trying to conceal a man’s slaying in Dawson County has been given jail time and probation.

Dawson County District Court records say 36-year-old Melissa Callahan, of Lexington, was sentenced Monday to 90 days in jail and two years of probation. She’d pleaded guilty to attempted tampering with physical evidence, a misdemeanor. Prosecutors had lowered the charge in return for her plea.

Authorities say she helped move the body of Jose Hernandez and conceal the slaying by Jose Regalado-Mendez in October 2016. Hernandez’s remains were found near a farmhouse north of Lexington weeks after his death.

Regalado-Mendez has been sentenced to 40 to 45 years in prison.

Prison staffer attacked after cell door mistake frees inmate

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TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska prison officials say a staff member was attacked by an inmate temporarily freed when a cell door was mistakenly opened.

The attack occurred around 1:40 p.m. Monday at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution in southeast Nebraska. A Nebraska Correctional Services Department news release says the inmate punched the staffer in the head and torso before being subdued by the use of pepper spray and the efforts of other staff members.

Prisons director Scott Frakes says “it appears this situation was the result of human error.”

The staffer was taken to a local hospital for treatment and then returned to the prison.

The names of those involved haven’t been released.

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