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New nature reserve opens to public in Omaha

Posted on July 26, 2018

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A public park has opened in Omaha that will create a sanctuary for pollinators such as bees and birds.

The Omaha World-Herald reports that the Pacific Preserve was dedicated and opened for public use Wednesday. The 20 acres (8 hectares) bordering Papillion Creek were gifted to the city by residents Judy and Jim Wigton.

Omaha Parks and Recreation Director Brook Bench says the nature reserve is unlike other parks in the city. The scenic walking trail is off-limits to bikes and pets.

Bench says the city wants to preserve nature and wildlife in the area while making the space a peaceful experience for everyone.

Mark Anderson lives less than a mile away from Pacific Preserve. He says the space is unique because it’s bent toward sustaining wildlife and creating a serene space.

Colorado boy pulled from Nebraska lake dies at hospital

Posted on July 25, 2018

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — A 4-year-old Colorado boy pulled last week from the water of a western Nebraska lake has died.

The Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release that the boy, Messiah White of Colorado Springs, died early Tuesday at a Denver hospital.

Messiah was found unresponsive Saturday in the water at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area in western Nebraska.

CPR was performed on the boy, who was flown to a Scottsbluff hospital and later transported to the Denver hospital.

The boy’s death has been ruled accidental.

Authorities say driver died after truck ran off highway

Posted on July 25, 2018

ARNOLD, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a South Dakota man may have had a medical issue before his truck ran off a state highway west of Arnold in central Nebraska.

The Custer County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year-old Steven Rogers was pronounced dead Tuesday at a North Platte hospital.

The truck veered off Nebraska Highway 92 west of Arnold around 9 a.m. Tuesday and ran about 100 yards into a pasture before stopping. Sheriff Daniel Osmond said Wednesday there was no crash: The truck just ran off into the field for about 100 yards (91 meters) and stopped. Osmond says that’s what leads investigators to suspect Rogers suffered a medical problem.

Authorities say Rogers lived in Milbank, South Dakota.

Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of Omaha slaying

Posted on July 25, 2018

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of killing an Omaha resident earlier this month.

Douglas County Court records say Donovan Fryer is charged with second-degree murder and two weapons crimes. The records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for him. Police say he was arrested and booked into jail Wednesday.

He’s accused of shooting to death 20-year-old Roderick Moore, whose body was found July 5 outside an apartment building several blocks west of downtown.

Raybould seeks additional debates in Nebraska US Senate race

Posted on July 25, 2018July 25, 2018

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Jane Raybould is seeking additional debates in her campaign to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska.

Raybould’s campaign announced Tuesday that she has accepted invitations to three debates in Omaha and one in Lincoln. Raybould is hoping to pressure Fischer into more debates.

A Fischer campaign spokeswoman says Fischer has only agreed to appear in one debate with Raybould.

The candidates will face off at 9 a.m. on Aug. 27 at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island in an hour-long debate sponsored by the Omaha World-Herald and Omaha television station KMTV.

Fischer, a Republican from Valentine, is seeking a second term in office. Raybould is a Lincoln city councilwoman who helps run her family’s grocery chain.

Officials ID baby who died after found unresponsive at park

Posted on July 25, 2018

WATERLOO, Neb. (AP) — Officials in eastern Nebraska have identified a baby who died after being found unresponsive at a state park last week.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says deputies called to the area found 3-month-old Miguel Futrell unresponsive at Two Rivers State Park at Waterloo around 8:30 a.m. Friday. Miguel was with his mother Asia Sovey, of Fremont, and other family members when he was discovered not breathing and unresponsive in a tent on the campgrounds of the park.
Officials say an autopsy was performed on Saturday, and investigators are awaiting the results.
The investigation into the baby’s death continues.

Janet Joyce (Morey) Sorensen

Posted on July 25, 2018

Janet Joyce (Morey) Sorensen, 83, died July 23, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska, after suffering a brain injury in a fall.

Janet was born on October 5, 1934, in Thomas County, Nebraska, at her family’s homestead near the Dismal River to James and Gladys (Scott) Morey. The family later moved to Stapleton, Nebraska, where Janet lived until 1952, when she graduated from Baker Rural High School and married Frederick Sorensen. Janet and Fred lived in Colorado until 1974 when Janet moved back home and took up residence in Gandy, Nebraska. In recent years, Janet lived with and was cared for by her son Steven.

Janet enjoyed playing cards, reading, needlework, and going to the casino. But mostly, Janet truly loved being with her grandchildren.

Janet raised and is survived by six children, James of Carbondale, CO, Dianna of Canby, MN, Linda (Paul) Grow of Plainview, NE, Darla of Council Bluffs IA, Steven of Omaha, NE, and Jennifer (Steve) Few of Jasper, TX; sister, Lorraine; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert, Ellis, and Dwayne; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Smith.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Stapleton Public Schools at stapletonschools.org. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Presbyterian Church in Stapleton, with the Reverend Eric Mockaitis officiating. Burial will follow at the McCain Cemetery. Visitation will be noon – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Man imprisoned for fatal shooting over beer bottles

Posted on July 25, 2018

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A man has been imprisoned for shooting to death another Omaha man as they argued about beer bottles.

Douglas County District Court records say 21-year-old Malcolm Ward was sentenced Tuesday to up to 60 years for killing 29-year-old Brandon Mutum. Ward had pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and two weapons charges after prosecutors lowered the murder charge and one of the weapons counts.

Prosecutors say Mutum had been criticizing Ward for leaving empty beer bottles around the apartment of one of Mutum’s friends, where friends had gathered April 20 last year. Prosecutors say Ward shot Mutum as the argument escalated.

Nebraska man dies in northwest Iowa train accident

Posted on July 25, 2018

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Nebraska man died when a train moved as he was crawling underneath it in northwest Iowa.

Sioux City police say the accident occurred just after 11 p.m. Monday. Police say the train had stopped in downtown and the man tried to crawl under it to continue on his way. But it moved, running over him.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have identified him as 45-year-old Kalmer Crowe. He lived in Winnebago, Nebraska.

Joyce A. Sis

Posted on July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

Joyce A. Sis, 77, of North Platte passed away July 23, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Joyce was born April 5, 1941 in Atwood, Kansas to Kenneth and Erma (Fleischacker) McDougal. She grew up on the farm near Ludell, KS where she loved working with her Pop. Joyce followed him around helping him with chores from sun up to sun down. She graduated with the Atwood High School class of 1959. She married Dennis M. Sis on August 8, 1959 in Atwood, KS who she met on a blind date. The couple lived in Stratton, Max, McCook, Kearney, Grant, Ogallala, and finally North Platte.

Her family was the center of her life and Joyce will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Joyce always had a huge garden, full of flowers and vegetables. She spent countless hours in her flower garden and was known by many for her beautiful flowers. She loved following her children and grandchildren’s sporting activities. She was a lover of animals, especially her cats, dog Oscar, and was a die-hard Bill Elliott NASCAR fan. She will be remembered for her wonderful giggle.

Survivors include her children, Greg (Cheri) Sis, Terry (Cori) Sis all of Elsie, Pam (Don Jorgensen) Neff of Sioux Falls, SD, and Tam (Terry) Kuenle of North Platte; grandchildren, Jyll (Travis) Hansen of Broken Bow, Nikki (Brent) Downey of North Platte, Cameron (Katie) Sis of Elsie, Carlie Sis of Chicago, IL, Jenni Sis of Detroit, MI, Kelan Sis of Elsie, Ryan Kuenle, Allison Kuenle, Alex Neff, Peyton Neff all of North Platte, and Derek Sis of Elsie; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Lauryn, and Colten Hansen of Broken Bow, and Ava and Owen Downey of North Platte; son-in-law, P.D. Neff of North Platte; and siblings, Janice (Fred) Pianalto of Carlton, MN, Jeri (Eldon) Pickett of Lawrence, KS, and Joan McDougal of Glendale, AZ.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; brother, Jim McDougal; and an infant grandson, Jay Sis.

Memorials may be made to the North Platte Animal Shelter or Fur the Love of Paws. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Matthew Nash as celebrant. Inurnment will follow lunch at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be noon – 8:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.