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Officials say officer hurt in crash involving drunken driver

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer was injured in a crash involving a drunken driver in northern Omaha.

The crash occurred around 3 a.m. Thursday. A police union tweet says the officer was treated and then released to recover at home.

It’s unclear whether the other driver was injured. The other driver’s and the officer’s names and other details haven’t been released.

The officer was in a sport utility vehicle cruiser.

Nebraska veterans court graduates first participants

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s first problem-solving court for military veterans has graduated its first four participants to complete the program.

The Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court held a ceremony Wednesday honoring the graduates and dismissing their felony charges. The graduates were facing prison sentences before entering the diversion program.

The court requires participants to adhere to a strict regimen of keeping a job, treating addiction, paying restitution and frequently meeting with the judge. It’s the first of its kind to be funded by Nebraska lawmakers.

Larry Hart is one of the graduates. He says his program included addiction recovery and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

District Judge Mark Ashford oversees the court. He says he’s glad Nebraska funded the court because PTSD and substance abuse are pervasive among veterans.

Nebraska judge rejects implicit bias video for man’s trial

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska judge has declined a request to play jurors a video on implicit bias at an upcoming Lincoln trial for a black man accused of sexually assaulting a white woman.

Lancaster County District Judge Robert Otte rejected a motion to show an 11-minute video for jurors to consider hidden biases they might bring into the courtroom.

Public Defender John Jorgensen had asked the court in May to consider playing the video. He says the jury-selection process can identify explicit bias but that implicit bias is more subtle.

Social scientists define implicit bias as unconscious personal attitudes people hold about race, gender, nationality and other characteristics.

Otte says jury instructions already warn jurors not to indulge speculation or allow sympathy or prejudice to influence them.

Neighbors sue to reverse approval of chicken feeding farm

SCHUYLER, Neb. (AP) – Neighbors who don’t want a chicken feeding operation in their eastern Nebraska community have sued the Colfax County Board of Commissioners for approving a permit.

The lawsuit was filed June 19 against the board, commissioners and the two men who sought the permit, Thomas and Josh Faltys (FAHL’-tiss).

The nine plaintiffs seek no damages but do want a judge to overturn the commissioners’ May 22 permit approval for a maximum 380,000-chicken feeding operation. The plaintiffs say among their allegations that the operation “will cause great and irreparable harm because it will severely diminish their property rights.”

The operation would be erected southeast of Clarkson. Josh Faltys and his brother, Clint, want to contract with the planned Costco poultry plant in Fremont.

The county attorney and Josh Faltys didn’t immediately return calls Thursday from The Associated Press.

Ricketts seeks participants for Mexico trade mission

Gov. Pete Ricketts

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is looking for farmers, ranchers and agribusiness representatives who want to participate in his upcoming trade mission to Mexico.

The governor’s office put out the call for applicants this week, noting that the trip’s participants will have the chance to meet with Mexican agricultural officials and industry representatives.

The delegation’s size will be limited due to the nature of the trip and the meetings involved. Participants will be responsible for all costs associated with their trip, including airfare, lodging, meals and participation fees.

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Steve Wellman says farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders are the best people to discuss their experiences in agriculture.

The governor’s office says anyone with questions should email Nebraska agricultural trade representative Stan Garbacz at stan.garbacz@nebraska.gov.

Leland Eugene Williams

Leland Eugene Williams, 67, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 in North Platte, NE. Leland was born October 6, 1950 in Broken Bow to Clarence and Frances “Vicky” (McClernon) Williams. He lived on a ranch near Melbourne before moving to Stapleton until age 8, and then to North Platte. Leland graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1968. He joined the Army and served from July 1970 through July 1973. He went on to serve in the National Guard through June 1980. Leland worked as a Paramedic and Fireman for the North Platte Fire Department. He then went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. He loved riding his Harley on short trips with friends and also attending many Sturgis rallies. He was a member of the Platte River Sportsmen’s Club, a member of the Twin Rivers Chapter of North Platte, a member of the American Motorcycle Association (AMA), and a 10 year member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG). He also loved spending time with his family and enjoyed going to the range.

Leland is survived by daughter Laurie (Jesse) Polivka of Lincoln; brother Keith (Linda) Williams of North Platte; grandchildren Nicole Polivka of Mitchell, Jaret Polivka of Lincoln, and Trevor Polivka of Lincoln; niece Rebecca (Kale) Merklin of Gretna; Dillon Frosh of North Platte and Taylor Merklin of Gretna; and best friend Tom Ryschon. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Frances “Vicky” Williams.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com . Funeral services will be at 11:00a.m. Friday June 29, 2018 at the Adam Swanson Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson with military honors. Visitation will be from noon until 8:00p.m. Thursday June 28, 2018 with Family Receiving Friends from 5:00 until 7:00p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.

NPPD Call Log (6.27.18-6.28.18)

Call Date Call Time
Call Number
RMS CFS RMS CFS Description
Location Of Incident
06/27/2018 00:36:25 18-011335 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST 600 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 00:55:22 18-011336 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 100 E WILLIAM AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 00:53:18 18-011337 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE 900 E 16TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 01:06:44 18-011338 2420 FAMILY DIST-NO ASSAULT 800 E 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 02:11:51 18-011339 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE E G ST /S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 03:08:54 18-011340 4014 OPEN DOORS OR WINDOWS 1400 E 8th ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 03:31:47 18-011341 4060 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT AIRPORT,
5400 E Lee Bird Dr
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 05:38:56 18-011342 5002 FOUND PROPERTY 3200 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 06:04:05 18-011343 5502 BARKING DOGS 400 E 10TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 06:32:29 18-011344 28-511 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 1200 W A ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 07:16:47 18-011345 7500 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY-GENERAL NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 07:23:27 18-011346 MO90.06 NP CITY EXCESSIVE ANIMAL NOISE 500 E E ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 07:56:49 18-011347 5506 LOOSE ANIMALS 600 WEST STATE FARM RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 08:05:21 18-011348 60-6186 SPEEDING 1900 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 08:40:56 18-011349 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE 600 E WALKER RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 09:09:26 18-011351 5518 CARE OF ANIMALS MO90.04 300 N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 09:20:48 18-011352 5526 DEAD ANIMAL CALL N SHERIDAN AV /W 15TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 09:23:56 18-011353 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 700 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 09:54:12 18-011354 4050 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 10:05:19 18-011355 7165 ALARM-BURGLARY CALL IN 1100 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 11:00:15 18-011356 60-4108 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION 1400 N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 11:09:08 18-011357 60-6123 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS N WILLOW ST /W 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 11:15:26 18-011358 42-924 VIOL OF PROTECT ORD-DOM ABUSE 300 E 8TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 11:21:18 18-011359 60-3167 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE 1800 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 11:48:25 18-011360 4008 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 2500 W FRONT ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 12:05:28 18-011361 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE 700 W 1ST ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 12:21:20 18-011362 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE 1000 S TABOR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 12:27:48 18-011363 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE 2000 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 12:48:10 18-011364 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE 2200 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 12:58:15 18-011365 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST 100 E 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 13:05:35 18-011366 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST 200 REYNOLDS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 13:38:27 18-011367 5502 BARKING DOGS 800 E 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 13:46:33 18-011368 60-399 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 1000 W 9TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 14:05:24 18-011369 4005 WELFARE CHECK 700 MCDONALD RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 14:10:45 18-011370 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST N JESSIE AV /W 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 14:27:29 18-011371 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE 100 HOLIDAY FRONTAGE RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 14:31:39 18-011372 60-6139 IMPROPER LN USAGE E LEOTA ST /S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 14:33:09 18-011373 60-399 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 W 10 ST /N oak AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 14:52:14 18-011374 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE 300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 15:16:38 18-011375 MO90.05 NP CITY LOOSE ANIMALS 1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 15:26:00 18-011376 4008 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 400 E 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 15:48:23 18-011378 5510 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER 3400 W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 15:52:56 18-011379 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST 300 W 9TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 16:04:54 18-011380 5704 DOG-SURRENDER 1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 16:05:31 18-011381 6020 PROP DAMAGE-NO ALC RELAT Philip / Oak
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 16:19:00 18-011382 60-392 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION 1200 W PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 16:42:02 18-011383 6300 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL W FRONT ST /N GRANT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 17:00:36 18-011384 6300 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL W D ST /S WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 17:08:30 18-011385 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE 700 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 17:18:20 18-011386 4042 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE E 4TH ST /N BRYAN AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 17:28:45 18-011387 5518 CARE OF ANIMALS MO90.04 1300 Mcdonald Rd
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 17:30:51 18-011388 4005 WELFARE CHECK 100 PLATTE OASIS PKWY
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 17:30:43 18-011389 28-511 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER 2400 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 17:52:55 18-011390 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST 2600 W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 18:07:50 18-011391 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 900 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 18:09:25 18-011392 28-521 2ND DEG CRIMINAL TRESPASS 1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 18:25:42 18-011393 28-519 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 1300 N CARR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 18:33:08 18-011394 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 3900 W A ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 18:37:55 18-011395 4002 CITIZEN ASSIST 600 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 19:05:41 18-011397 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1500 N BRYAN AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 19:23:18 18-011398 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE 1500 E 12TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 19:42:34 18-011399 60-399 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 Dewey / B
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 19:55:40 18-011400 60-6159 ILLEGAL TURN W 5TH ST /N WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 19:54:08 18-011401 4005 WELFARE CHECK NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 20:04:04 18-011402 60-6119 VIOL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV W 5TH ST /W 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 20:05:38 18-011403 6300 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL E LEOTA ST /S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 20:09:57 18-011404 5518 CARE OF ANIMALS MO90.04 800 S WELCH AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 20:25:35 18-011406 60-3167 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE Philip / Jeffers
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 21:11:09 18-011407 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE 100 W G ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 21:25:46 18-011408 28-521 2ND DEG CRIMINAL TRESPASS 300 W 9TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 21:39:01 18-011409 4010 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 1900 E E ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 22:00:20 18-011410 4060 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 23:05:39 18-011411 7165 ALARM-BURGLARY CALL IN 1400 W 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/27/2018 23:33:34 18-011412 7006 MOTORIST ASSIST S CARR AV / SUNSET DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/27/2018 23:55:35 18-011413 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE 1000 E 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/28/2018 00:02:29 18-011414 28-1322 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET 500 N PACIFIC ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/28/2018 00:29:57 18-011416 4010 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 4500 SOUTH PARKWAY DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/28/2018 00:47:05 18-011417 2440 OTHER DISTURBANCE E H ST /S BAILEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/28/2018 00:50:35 18-011418 42-924 VIOL OF PROTECT ORD-DOM ABUSE 800 E 15TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/28/2018 00:59:26 18-011419 28-323 DOMEST ASSAULT-MISD 1100 E 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/28/2018 01:55:59 18-011420 4060 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/28/2018 03:30:35 18-011421 7100 ALARM-GENERAL 1200 MCDONALD RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/28/2018 04:28:09 18-011423 4011 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1300 W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101
06/28/2018 04:43:00 18-011424 4010 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 1800 W A ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/28/2018 07:53:44 18-011427 4005 WELFARE CHECK 400 N DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/28/2018 07:57:40 18-011428 6300 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL E 5TH ST /N TABOR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE   69101

Hazel S. Earll

Hazel S. Earll, 74, of North Platte, passed away June 25, 2018 at the Sutherland Care Center.  She was born August 29, 1943 to Dewey and Minnie (Johnson) Earll at Gothenburg.  Hazel grew up in Gothenburg and North Platte.  She was employed in Ogallala for a while before returning to North Platte.  Hazel was a Jehovah Witness.  She is survived by her niece, Melody (Cesar) Lucero of North Platte; a cousin, Sarah Oberg of North Platte; great niece and nephews, Daniel Zogg, Andrew Lucero and Elizabeth Lucero; and a great great niece, Alice Lucero.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Private graveside services will be at a later date at Peckham Cemetery near Gothenburg. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Nebraska media group launches First Amendment campaign

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska media group is launching a campaign to promote awareness of the First Amendment and its protections.

Members of Media of Nebraska unveiled the new “Think F1rst” initiative Thursday at the Capitol. It’s designed to educate Nebraska residents about the five constitutional freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment.

The campaign will begin July 4 and run through Sept. 30. It will be supported in-kind on statewide radio and television stations, in newspapers, and on the websites and social media platforms of participating outlets.

The foundations of the Nebraska Broadcasters Association and Nebraska Press Association mutually agreed to fund the multimedia creative elements of the campaign, which were created by Clark Creative Group of Omaha.

Mitchell man arrested in human trafficking sting

One person has been arrested following an operation of the Panhandle Region Team of the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force.

The operation occurred on Tuesday, June 26, in Sidney. The Task Force was assisted by the WING (Western Nebraska Intelligence and Narcotics Group) Task Force, the Sidney Police Department, Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office, Gering Police Department, Scottsbluff Police Department, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, the Nebraska State Patrol, and several other entities.

During the operation, James Raymond Hill, 52, of Mitchell, Nebraska was arrested for solicitation of prostitution.

In addition to enforcement against those who solicit sex acts, the operation also focused on recovering victims of human trafficking.

The Task Force would like to thank CAPstone, the Salvation Army, and DOVES for their assistance.

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