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Panhandle chase ends with fatal crash in Scottsbluff

Posted on January 8, 2018

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are investigating what they say was a fatal crash that ended a police chase.

The chase started in Mitchell and ceased with the crash around 9:50 p.m. Sunday on the west side of Scottsbluff. Several law enforcement agencies responded, including the Nebraska State Patrol. Mitchell sits about 9 miles northwest of Scottsbluff.

Authorities have not released the name of anyone killed or those of other people involved. Scotts Bluff County Sheriff Mark Overman says details likely won’t be available until later Monday.

Nonprofit plans Nebraska home for combat-wounded veterans

Posted on January 8, 2018

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A group that supports families of those wounded or killed in combat is planning a 24-bed residential home in eastern Nebraska for wounded veterans who have no one to provide day-to-day care.

10 acres have been donated on the north side of Omaha for the home, provided that Wounded Warriors Family Support is able to raise enough money for the project.

Former Omaha Mayor Hal Daub serves on the group’s board, and he says he’s confident the group can amass an estimated $6 million to $10 million to build the home and fund an endowment.

The home would be designed for men and women who need help with daily activities — cooking, bathing and dressing, for example. It would not provide skilled nursing care.

Officials say deputy shot York man who tried to take cruiser

Posted on January 8, 2018

SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy has shot a man who tried to take the deputy’s vehicle.

The shooting occurred a little after 9 a.m. Saturday, when the deputy arrived to investigate a reported home invasion about 4 miles (7 kilometers) southeast of Seward.

The Seward County Sheriff’s Office says the deputy spotted a man who matched the suspect’s description and says the man became violent when the deputy confronted him. The Sheriff’s Office says the man tried to flee in the deputy’s vehicle and didn’t comply with the deputy’s orders even after being shot twice by the deputy’s stun gun.

The Sheriff’s Office says the deputy finally used a regular firearm to shoot the man, who’s been hospitalized.

The man’s been identified as Cody Nielsen, of York. The deputy’s name hasn’t been released.

Authorities remind about the dangers of carbon monoxide

Posted on January 7, 2018

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Experts at the Nebraska Regional Poison Center are reminding people about the dangers of carbon monoxide.

The odorless and colorless gas is produced when fuels don’t burn completely in furnaces. Carbon monoxide exposure can be fatal.

There are more than 400 deaths and 15,000 emergency room visits every year in the United States because of carbon monoxide. Problems are more common during the winter months.

The symptoms include sleepiness, headaches, dizziness and blurred vision.

The Poison Center recommends that everyone keep carbon monoxide detectors on every level of their homes. And make sure to inspect furnaces and other fuel-burning equipment annually.

Nebraska high court to decide whether teen tried as an adult

Posted on January 7, 2018

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An appeal of a judge’s decision to try in juvenile court the case of a teenager accused of attacking his parents before shooting at Douglas County sheriff’s deputies is scheduled to be heard by the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Prosecutors appealed Judge Marlon Polk’s ruling in November. Prosecutors want the 17-year-old tried as an adult.

Authorities say the 17-year-old fired on deputies Sept. 3 when they responded to the boy’s Waterloo home. Deputy John McFarland suffered minor injuries when he was hit by shotgun pellets. The teen lost a kidney after being shot by one of the deputies who returned fire. Investigators say the deputies were called after the boy attacked his parents with a baseball bat when they confronted him about drinking.

The Associated Press generally does not name juveniles charged with crimes

Nebraska businesses urged to consider filing reports online

Posted on January 7, 2018

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska business entities are being encouraged to file their annual and biennial reports online as the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office plans to relocate its business services division this month.

Secretary of State John Gale says business entities can either file online or download the paperwork and mail it in.

The business services division, as well as licensing and notary divisions, will move out of the State Capitol and into a building on N Street the week of Jan. 22 while upgrades to the heating and air conditioning system are made at the Capitol building.

Gale says the phone numbers, the mailing address and email address to the business office will stay the same.

Reports for corporations, due by March 1, can be made online at www.sos.ne.gov.

Wit and wisdom sought for reminders about safe driving

Posted on January 7, 2018

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation is asking people to share their wit, wisdom and wordplay in creating reminders for safe driving.

A new message is posted every Friday for 24 hours on overhead highway message signs. One example from Thanksgiving time last year: “Be a good potato, keep your eyes on the road.” Another message: “Smartphones do not make smart drivers.”

Submissions are being accepted through Jan. 31. People are encouraged to consider topics about safe driving, including tie-ins with holidays and upcoming events through May 2018. Submissions need to be three lines of text, with a maximum 18 characters per line (spaces count). Submissions should be sent to department website.

HIGHLIGHTS: Knights pull away in second half for 81-62 win over Southeast

Posted on January 7, 2018

North Platte – The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team opened up the second semester of play, defeating the Southeast Community College Storm, 81-62, on Saturday afternoon at the McDonald – Belton Gymnasium in a Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference game.

The Storm opened up the game with a 5-0 lead, but the Knights went on an 11-0 run to take an 11-5 lead. The Storm rallied back to take a 20-17 lead, but was short lived after Godfrey Rolle hit a field goal and a three-pointer to give the Knights the lead for good. The Knights led by as much as 13 points in the first half at 43-30. The Knights led at halftime by 10 at 43-33.

In the second half, the Storm scored first to cut the Knights lead to eight, but after a field goal by Brandon Headroe, the Knights maintained a double digit lead throughout the remainder of the game.

The Knights are now 5-6 on the season and 1-0 in NCCAC play. Three Knights finished in double figures, led by Trajan Harris, who finished with 19 points. Rolle finished with 18 points, and Buom Dobuol added 12 points. Dobuol also grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Knights and had four blocked shots.

The Storm are 1-15 overall and 0-1 in NCCAC play. Daniel Quesenberry led the Storm with 18 points and Kuoth Path came off the bench to score 11 points. Path had seven rebounds and two blocked shots to lead the Storm.

The Knights will face Region IX South Sub-Region opponent Northeastern Junior College on Wednesday, January 10 at the McDonald – Belton Gymnasium at 7:30 PM.

ESPN 1410 radio will broadcast the game and on www.northplattepost.com. It will also be live streamed at www.npccknights.com.

HIGHLIGHTS: Lady Knights drop pivotal Region IX-II opener at home against Southeast

Posted on January 7, 2018

North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knight basketball team were defeated in their matchup in Region IX Division II action, falling to the Southeast Community College Lady Storm, 78-65, Saturday afternoon at the McDonald – Belton Gymnasium.

The Lady Knights jumped out to a 16-3 lead, behind a couple of three-pointers and a field goal by sophomore Allison Tichy. The Lady Storm answered back with a pair of three-pointers, while holding the Lady Knights to a single field goal the remainder of the first quarter to give the Lady Knights an 18-9 lead after one period of play.

In the beginning of the second quarter, the Lady Knights added to their lead by going on a 6-0 run to lead 24-9 lead. With the score being 26-16 in favor of the Lady Knights, the Lady Storm went on a 14-1 run to take a 30-27 lead. Tichy added a three-pointer to tie the game at 30, but the Lady Storm went into halftime with a 34-32 lead.

In the third quarter, the Lady Storm started the quarter on a 12-4 run to take a 46-36 lead. The Lady Knights rallied back with a run of 14-3 to take a 50-49 lead at the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, with the score tied at 52, the Lady Storm took the lead for good by going on a 17-3 run to take their biggest lead of 14 points at 69-55.

The Lady Knights, now 1-9 on the season and 0-1 in Region IX Division II play, were led in scoring by Tichy, who finished with 20 points in the game. Hannah Johnson and Peighton Porter each finished with 10 points. Porter had a double-double with 11 rebounds.

The Lady Storm, are 1-0 in Region IX Division II play, and 5-9 overall. They were led in scoring by Morgan Frauendorfer, who had 20 points. DeAsia Walker added 16 points and Sebir Gadusk finished with 14 points. Walker had a double-double by also grabbing 11 rebounds.

The Lady Knights are in action next when they host Region IX Division I Northeastern Junior College on Wednesday, January 10 at 5:30 PM at the McDonald – Belton Gymnasium.

ESPN 1410 radio will broadcast the game and on www.northplattepost.com. It will also be live streamed at www.npccknights.com.

Brewers, hop growers set for conference in downtown Omaha

Posted on January 7, 2018

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — For a second year, a conference for Nebraska brewers and farmers catering to brewers will be held in the state.

The Nebraska Growers and Brewers Conference & Trade Show will be held Jan. 18-19 in downtown Omaha at the Embassy Suites.

The event is intended to provide educational information to regional hop and barley growers and craft brewers, as well as a platform for participants to build industry connections and relationships.

Sponsors of the event include the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Nebraska Hop Growers Association, the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild and Midwest Hop Producers.

Presenters include representatives of Nebraska Brewing Company of Papillion, Zipline Brewing Company of Lincoln, First Street Brewing Company of Hastings, and Blue Blood Brewing Company of Lincoln.