Patricia A. Mentzer, 77, of North Platte, died March 11, 2017, at Great Plains Health. Services are pending at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.
Author: Post Staff
Observation tower proposed for Missouri River
BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — Bellevue City Council has voted to seek money for a 90-foot observation tower as part of a $1.7 million Missouri River research station the University of Nebraska at Omaha wants to build.
Matt Knutson, an architect working with the university’s Nebraska Watershed Network, told the council last month that the tower would be a major local landmark and an integral component to the research station.
The proposed tower would go on the north end of American Heroes Park. Estimated to cost over $1 million, it would be the project’s most expensive component. Council members expect private grants to fund the tower.
The overall project also includes a research station to monitor water quality, an interpretive center to attract students, an observation deck over the river and a landscaped garden.
Omaha man faces competency exam before death penalty hearing
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A judge has ordered tests to determine whether a former doctor convicted of killing four people connected to an Omaha medical school is competent to face a death penalty hearing.
Anthony Garcia sat silent in court Monday at a hearing to determine his competency. Judge Gary Randall warned Garcia that if he didn’t answer questions, he’d be sent to the state psychiatric hospital for testing. Garcia remained mum, so Randall ordered him to the hospital.
In October, Garcia was convicted of killing the 11-year-old son and a housekeeper of Creighton University faculty member William Hunter in 2008 and killing pathology doctor Roger Brumback and his wife in 2013.
Prosecutors say Garcia blamed Hunter and Brumback for his firing 15 years ago from Creighton’s pathology residency program.
Kenneth L. Adams
Kenneth L. Adams, 82, of North Platte, died March 11, 2017, at Linden Court. Services are pending at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.
Hazel Bea Funk
Hazel Bea Funk, age 85 of Sutherland, passed away Friday March 10, 2017 at the Sutherland Care Center.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland with Pastor Dale Fischer officiating. A reception will follow at the Sutherland American Legion Post. Register book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday March 16th and 17th at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Wesley Bishop Dixon
Wesley Bishop Dixon, age 85 of Wellfleet, NE passed away Saturday March 11, 2017 at Centennial Park. Services are pending at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.
North Platte Weather-March 13
TodayMostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of snow between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
US gas prices rise 2 cents over 2 weeks, to $2.35 a gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 2 cents nationally during the past two weeks, to $2.35.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that despite the rise, gas prices are poised to dip slightly because crude oil costs are falling and refinery production is strong.
The national average is up 51 cents per gallon over the price a year ago.
Gas in San Francisco was the highest in the contiguous United States at an average of $3.03 a gallon Friday. The lowest was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.03 per gallon.
The U.S. average diesel price is $2.58, up half a cent from two weeks ago.
According to GasBuddy.com, the average price for a gallon of regular in Nebraska is $2.31.
Salvation Army tries to raise $250,000 for men’s shelter
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The Salvation Army says it wants to raise $250,000 to keep its men’s shelter open in Grand Island.
The shelter regularly helps several hundred men each year by offering 24 beds and an assortment of programs.
Maj. Chuck Yockey says the program needs a significant long-term investment to continue.
Shelter Director Deny Cacy says the facility works with the men staying there to help them get any identification they might need to get re-established.
The organization also helps men find work and get clothing they might need for job interviews and daily life.
‘Kong’ outmuscles ‘Logan’ to become king of the box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kong is the king of the box office this weekend.
Studio estimates say Sunday that “Kong: Skull Island” took in a strong $61 million in its first weekend in theaters. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson, the Warner Bros. and Legendary actioner cost a reported $185 million to produce.
King Kong outmuscled another beast to take the top spot. Fox’s Wolverine installment “Logan,” dropped 58 percent from its debut and earned $37.9 million, raising its total to $152.7 million.
In third place, “Get Out,” the buzzy horror directed by Jordan Peele added $21.1 million, pushing its sum to $111 million in just three weeks.
Rounding out the top five are the faith-based movie “The Shack,” with $10.1 million, and “The Lego Batman Movie” with $7.8 million.