Catherine M. Lauver, 75, of North Platte, died Sept. 30, 2017. Cremation was chosen. Services will be at a later date. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Hope AnnRae Kellie Cressy Death Notice
Hope AnnRae Kellie Cressy, 43, of North Platte, died Sept. 30, 2017, at Great Plains Health. Services are pending at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore.
NPPD releases statement on unfounded threats at NPHS
Statement from the North Platte Police Department on reported threats at North Platte High School:
Late last night, a citizen in North Platte had observed screenshots consisting of several concerning text messages making threats to a school. Instead of contacting Law Enforcement, a citizen reposted these screenshots to a public North Platte Social Media Site.
The North Platte Police Department and members of the North Platte Public School District received several inquiries and concerns about the Social Media Post’s. Our office immediately began investigating this report while maintaining direct contact with the North Platte Public School District. It is believed that these threats pose no immediate security or safety risk to North Platte High School students and/or school faculty.
Threats as these are circulating throughout social media and are intended to create fear and confusion within our communities. Sadly, with recent events, we have to take these threats seriously even if we are not sure the threat is made directly towards our community. Everyone’s safety is the priority for the North Platte Police Department and North Platte Public School District.
We would ask for the help of the community with messages such as these. Please do not repost messages like these as this continues to instill mass confusion and fear within our community. We encourage people to contact the North Platte Police Department with concerns or reports of violence towards anyone in our community. The North Platte Police Department will investigate each report of violence and validate each report made. We want our community to be safe, so be mindful of the ramifications with posts such as these on social media.
HIGHLIGHTS: Knights volleyball opens new month with sweep of rival McCook
North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team completed the season sweep of the McCook Community College Lady Indians by sweeping the Lady Indians, 25-20, 25-17, and 25-16 on Tuesday night at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on “Pink Out Night” and “Mentoring Night”.
“We needed a win for the team so I was glad to see us play well and put some things together,” Lady Knight Head Coach Alexa McCall said. “We are entering our last month and this is a good start. I thought we did a good job of getting them out of system and we played pretty scrappy defense.”
The win broke a six-game losing streak for the Lady Knights, who are now 11-16 on the season and3-1 in the Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference.
The Lady Indians drop to 12-13 and 1-4 in the NCCAC.
The Lady Knights will be in action again on Friday and Saturday, when they travel to Columbus to participate in the Ramada Inn Classic. The Lady Knights will play Bismarck State College and Fort Scott Community College on Friday. They will conclude the tournament with games against Williston State College and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Ford, GM report strong Sept. US sales, Fiat Chrysler down
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and Ford each posted strong U.S. sales in September, confirming expectations that the industry would rebound for the month.
GM reported Tuesday that sales rose 11.9 percent to just over 279,000, while Ford sales rose 8.7 percent to just over 222,000.
Fiat Chrysler reported a 10 percent decrease to 174,000 on a planned reduction of sales to rental car companies
Industry analysts expect a strong month due to Labor Day weekend deals and a small boost from owners replacing cars damaged by Hurricanes in Texas and Florida.
The auto website Edmunds.com expects overall sales to rise 0.4 percent from last year.
Overall industry sales fell 2.7 percent through the first eight months of the year and were off 1.9 percent in August as Hurricane Harvey battered Texas.
Nebraska troopers seize meth, pot after I-80 traffic stop
SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man was arrested after troopers seized methamphetamine and marijuana from his vehicle along Interstate 80 in southeastern Nebraska.
The Nebraska State Patrol says the speeding sport utility vehicle was pulled over in Seward County around 11:20 a.m. Monday. The patrol says a subsequent search of the SUV turned up 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of meth and 4.5 pounds (2 kilograms) of pot. The patrol estimated the drugs’ street value at $225,000.
The SUV driver was arrested on suspicion of possession for sale. Online court records don’t yet show that he’s been formally charged.
Lincoln taxi companies push for more rideshare regulations
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Taxi company owners say people who drive for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft should be required to have the same background checks and physicals that taxi drivers must have in Lincoln.
The City Council is considering an ordinance that would eliminate city requirements for Uber and Lyft drivers, but continue the requirements for traditional taxi drivers.
Owners of local taxi companies spoke against the proposal Monday and argued the local requirements are good for everyone who offers ride services to the public.
City licensing requirements include a background check conducted by Lincoln police, a test assuring drivers know the city, and a physical.
The council won’t take action on the proposed ordinance until Oct. 16.
Grace University in Omaha to close at end of school year
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Officials say Grace University in Omaha will end academic operations at the end of the school year in spring.
On Tuesday university CEO Bill Bauhard blamed financial struggles and significant declines in new undergraduate student enrollment over the past few years.
The private Christian college was founded in 1943. This year’s enrollment is just under 300 students, including undergraduate, graduate and adult degree completion students.
Thurston County receives ‘Livestock Friendly’ designation
PENDER, Neb. (AP) — Thurston County in northeast Nebraska has received the state’s “Livestock Friendly” designation for its support of the industry.
It’s the 43rd county statewide to participate in the program administered by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. The office of Lt. Gov. Mike Foley announced the designation on Tuesday.
The program gives counties an extra promotional tool to encourage the expansion of livestock operations and attract new agricultural businesses.
Counties that wish to receive the designation must hold a public hearing, and the county board must pass a resolution to apply. A completed application must be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.
Nebraska chosen to test child welfare workforce strategies
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska state agency is one of eight government groups chosen to participate in a test of strategies to reduce turnover among child welfare caseworkers.
The state Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday it will work with the Quality Improvement Center for Workforce Development, a federally funded organization. States were chosen through a competitive national process that began in January 2017.
The department’s Division of Children and Family Services has an annual turnover rate of about 32 percent, including those who left altogether and who found another job in the agency.
State agencies in Wisconsin, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia and Washington are also participating, as is the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.