LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says pronghorn hunters must follow the proper check-in process during the firearm season.
Hunters killing pronghorns during the firearm season, Saturday through Oct. 28, regardless of weapon choice, are required to chonline.t one of the commission’s big game check stations.
Nebraska hunters report their kills by phone and internet during periods outside of the firearm season.
Information about proper check-in processes can be found on each permit. A map of check stations is available online.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — More than 50,000 utility customers are without power after heavy, wet snow blanketed eastern Nebraska.
The Omaha Public Power District says 51,000 customers lacked power at 5 p.m. Sunday. That was down from a peak of about 56,000.
In Lincoln, about 5,000 utility customers lost power.
Between 2 and 3 inches of snow fell across most of eastern Nebraska.
It’s not clear yet how long it will take to restore power.
OPPD spokeswoman Laura King-Holman says people who lose power should try not to open their fridges and freezers, so food will last as long as possible.
Bob KristLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The union that represents Nebraska State Patrol troopers is endorsing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Krist, four years after the group backed incumbent Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts.
The State Troopers Association of Nebraska made the announcement Thursday at the Capitol.
The union has clashed with Ricketts following scandals in the patrol, including allegations that senior leaders improperly handled internal investigations. Several rank-and-file employees faced disciplinary action in what union leaders describe as an attempt to divert blame.
The union also opposed a Ricketts-backed bill that would have weakened its bargaining power, a change the governor said was necessary to make the agency more accountable.
Association President Brian Petersen says Krist will provide “accountable and responsible” leadership.
Ricketts campaign spokesman Matthew Trail says public safety remains a top priority for the governor.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say a teen has died in a crash on a southwest Omaha street.
Police say the crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. on South 192nd Street when a southbound car crossed into the northbound lane, left the roadway and hit a utility pole.
Police say the driver and lone occupant of the car was 17-year-old George Gervase, of Omaha. Police say he was declared dead at the scene.
UPDATE: October 15, 2018 News Conference with North Platte Police:
Jesus Martinez
Brayden Turner
UPDATE:
Investigators from the North Platte Police Department, with assistance from the Grand Island Police Department arrested 16 year old Jesus Martinez and 16 year old Brayden Turner for the homicide of Ethan Pohlmeier today (10-12-18) in Grand Island, NE. Any requests for further information in regards to this case will be addressed on Monday, October 15th at a press conference to be scheduled for that morning.
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A 22-year-old man has died after being shot multiple times at a North Platte park.
On September 14, at around 9:15 p.m., North Platte Police responded to Great Plains Health where a patient was receiving treatment for multiple gunshot wounds.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and a friend met up with two other individuals at Centennial Park.
Police say the suspects were driving a green older model vehicle and, shortly after meeting the victim and his friend, a disturbance erupted.
The victim, identified as 22-year-old Ethan Pohlmeier was shot multiple times and died at the hospital after being transported by his friend.
Investigators say the suspects left the area northbound on Union Avenue. They are asking anyone with home surveillance cameras to allow them to review video footage they may have captured.-
If anyone has any information, contact the North Platte Police Department at 308-535-6789 or give your tip anonymously through Crimestoppers 1-800-933-TIPS.
A 27-year-old North Platte man is in jail after authorities say he assaulted a police officer.
On October 11, at around 12:07 a.m., North Platte police responded to the report of someone trying to break into a residence in the 1300 block of West 17th Street.
An officer arrived at the scene and made contact with 27-year-old Walterio Seabrooks.
According to Officer Beth Kerr, after the officer made contact with Seabrooks a struggle ensued. During the struggle, Kerr says Seabrooks attempted to take the officers firearm from the holster numerous times and physically assaulted the officer in the process.
Eventually, Seabrooks was subdued and taken into custody.
Seabrooks and 23-year-old Officer Alexander Parker were both injured in the scuffle.
Officer Parker was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and remains hospitalized for further evaluation.
Seabrooks was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and charged with attempted 2nd-degree murder, a Class 1C felony, resisting arrest, and criminal trespassing, all misdemeanors.
As Seabrooks was being booked into jail, Kerr says officers located marijuana on his person. As a result, he was also charged with possession of marijuana, an infraction.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A judge will decide whether the University of Nebraska-Lincoln must turn over any records withheld from a fraternity that was suspended following accusations of hazing, alcohol abuse and inappropriate behavior.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the university’s records director, Erin Bush, has withheld nearly 1,700 records from Phi Gamma Delta, which is suspended until 2020. Members had been accused of making vulgar comments to women during last year’s Women’s March in Lincoln.
Administrators say an investigation into the Women’s March allegations led to a discovery of broader conduct issues.
Bush says most of the records are being kept confidential because they were part of Title IX investigations.
The fraternity seeks more information on investigations into members’ alleged wrongdoing. Attorney Brian Brislen says UNL didn’t appropriately exercise its redaction capabilities.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Police say a man fatally injured in a Lincoln house explosion intentionally caused the blast of natural gas so he could kill his wife as well.
Jim and Jeanne Jasa died weeks after the April 14, 2017, explosion that destroyed their home and damaged nearly three dozen more in the neighborhood.
On Thursday Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister characterized the explosion as a murder-suicide. The State Fire Marshal’s Agency ruled out an external gas leak as the cause, and police concluded natural gas provider Black Hills Energy wasn’t responsible.
Relatives have filed claims against the city, Lancaster County and Black Hills, alleging negligence. One of their attorneys, Brian Jorde (JOR’-dee), says he and his client need to review the investigation findings with police before deciding whether to press the claim.
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a driver killed in a collision in the Nebraska Panhandle.
The Nebraska State Patrol says 82-year-old Marlyn Eppenbach, of Morrill, died after Tuesday’s collision on U.S. Highway 26 just northwest of Scottsbluff.
The patrol says Eppenbach failed to yield the right of way when she entered the highway from a county road. Her car was struck by a vehicle driven by 47-year-old Michael Wagoner, of Gering. He was hospitalized.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says pronghorn hunters must follow the proper check-in process during the firearm season.
