May 2019 – Page 24 – North Platte Post Archive

Ricketts to lead Nebraska trade mission to Japan, Vietnam

Posted on May 8, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is set to travel to Japan and Vietnam as part of an international trade mission.

The governor’s office announced Wednesday that Ricketts will visit the countries in September along with state economic development officials.

Ricketts says Vietnam represents a tremendous opportunity to increase Nebraska’s agricultural exports, and Japan is one of the state’s longest and most critical international partners.

The trip is scheduled from Sept. 3-10 and will include stops in Hanoi and Tokyo.

The delegation is expected to meet with Vietnamese government officials responsible for trade decisions, agricultural officials and industry leaders currently using Nebraska products.

Ricketts has led trade missions to China, Japan, Mexico and several countries in Europe.

Nebraska budget wins first-round approval from lawmakers

Posted on May 8, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a $9.3 billion, two-year budget package that includes additional money for expanding Medicaid, K-12 schools, construction of new prison space and property tax credits.

Lawmakers gave the state’s budget bills first-round approval on Wednesday. The mainline budget with most of the spending advanced on a 42-4 vote.

Two additional votes are required before the budget goes to the governor.

The budget provides a $51 million annual boost to the state’s property tax credit fund as recommended by Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Members of the Appropriations Committee initially approved an extra $26 million for the credit, while putting the rest into the state’s cash reserve to prepare for lean budget times. Ricketts criticized that decision, and lawmakers chose to use the full amount for property tax credits.

Flooding closes roads, leads to school closures, evacuations

Posted on May 8, 2019

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — As the Mississippi River continues to surge, flash flooding along Kansas creeks and streams is forcing people from their homes, closing roads and prompting schools to call off classes.

Emergency management officials began evacuating an area about 5 miles (8.05 kilometers) west of the Kansas college town of Manhattan around 5 a.m. Wednesday. Evacuations also are underway in part of Marion County in the central part of the state.

Near the Oklahoma border, flooding closed a stretch of the Kansas Turnpike. And there were numerous water rescues in Augusta, which is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Wichita.

Flash flood watches also are in effect in Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as flood warnings along the Mississippi River. The river was expected to crest Wednesday night in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at a level that causes thousands of acres to flood.

NPHS English teacher named Staff Member of the Month

Posted on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019

The North Platte Public Schools Foundation in conjunction with North Platte Public Schools is excited to announce that Jami Allen is being honored as the NPPS Bulldog Staff member of the month for May.

She teaches dual credit English and junior English at North Platte High School.

Jami is originally from Bartley, Nebraska, and graduated in 2000 from Twin Valley High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Language Arts Education 7-12 from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, followed by her Master of Arts in English from Fort Hays State University. She is currently pursuing her Educational Doctorate with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Jami says, “The mission of our school is to prepare students to be career and college-ready; since my courses focus on effective communication on multiple levels (writing, speaking, and listening), they benefit students at any level with whatever course their lives might take. I believe it is important students learn for understanding and to improve their quality of life as well as the lives of those around them”

She was nominated by Scott Siegel, NPHS Principal who said that Jami is a school leader and goes the extra mile to help students learn.

Winners are rewarded with a gift basket, balloons and a gift card to the Bulldog store at NPHS, provided by the Foundation, gifts from our monthly business sponsor and a flower bouquet from Prairie Friends and Flowers.

The North Platte Public Schools Foundation is facilitating the program and takes nominations from principals and administration. Staff members are awarded monthly throughout the school year and will be recognized at the end of the year Education After Hours. Business sponsors are being sought for the 2019-2020 school year. For more information, contact the North Platte Public Schools Foundation at 696-3325.

Police say Lincoln shootings were a murder-suicide

Posted on May 8, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Police say a man fatally shot his wife at their Lincoln residence before killing himself.

Officers sent May 2 to check a reported shooting found the bodies of 35-year-old Rasha Khaled and 48-year-old Adnan Almansouri. Police say the couple’s five children, ranging in age from 3 to 14, were in the home during the shootings but were not injured.

Police said in a news release Wednesday that interviews and evidence show Almansouri shot Khaled four times before shooting himself in the head once. The two had a volatile relationship with a history of verbal disputes. Police say Almansouri had repeatedly talked about suicide.

NPPD Activity Log (5.7.19-5.8.19)

Posted on May 8, 2019

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05/07/2019