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Nebraska woman gets 3 years in prison for having sex with boy, 13

judgeshipFREMONT, Neb. (AP) — A woman who bore a child after having sex with a 13-year-old boy in Dodge County has been sentenced to three years in prison.

21-year-old Brianne McIntosh was sentenced Wednesday in Dodge County District Court in Fremont. She’d pleaded no contest to sexual assault of a child and child abuse.

Authorities say McIntosh was 19 in May 2014 when she and the boy had sex. Under Nebraska law, people 19 and over cannot have sexual contact with people under 16. A DNA test confirmed the boy had fathered the child born to McIntosh in February 2015.

The child, who is a ward of the state, lives with the boy and the boy’s mother.

Woman gets jail, probation for crash death of St. Edward man

jailCOLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — A 25-year-old Columbus woman has been given jail time and probation for the crash death of a St. Edward man.

Mikala Phillips was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in jail and three years of probation. She’d pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of vehicular homicide and first-offense driving under the influence. Prosecutors had reduced the homicide charge from a felony in exchange for Phillips’ pleas.

Court records on her plea deal say Phillips agreed to be sentenced to the maximum probation on each charge. The agreement was not binding on the judge, however.

Authorities have said Phillips’ car collided with a pickup truck driven by 33-year-old William Sorensen on June 9 last year. He was pronounced dead at the rural crash site about a mile west of Tarnov.

Robert Franklin Kramer

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Robert Franklin Kramer, age 85 of Stapleton, passed away Tuesday March 7, 2017 in Lincoln, NE.

Robert was born on September 21, 1931 in rural Logan County near Stapleton, NE to Franklin J. and Ethel T. (Gill) Kramer.  He served in the Army from September 1953 until September 1955, during the Korean Era, serving at Ft. Lewis, WA.  He was the honor graduate of his army intensive training class.  After his discharge from the army he married Hazel Small on November 12, 1955 in Tryon and to this union 6 children were born, Danny, Aneta, Alvin, Rolland, Arthur, and Marie.  In 1957 the family moved to the school section 4 miles southwest of Stapleton and this is where he raised his family.  After Hazel’s death in December 1992, he married Doris Paul on August 11, 2000 and the family grew by four children.  In his younger years he was the family mechanic.  Everyone called on Robert to work on their tractors.  He farmed in the Stapleton area all of his life.  He was very active in the American Legion.  He helped remodel the current Vet’s Club in 1974.  Robert enjoyed western movies, John Wayne movies in particular, playing cards, fishing, hunting and dancing ~ he met both of his wives on the dance floor.

Robert is survived by his sons Danny (Kristy) Kramer of Stapleton, Alvin (Peggy) Kramer of West Point, NE, Rolland (Jan) Kramer of North Platte, and Arthur (Becky) Kramer of Stapleton; daughter Marie (Layne) Pyzer of North Platte; additional children Brenda Paul of MD, Peggy (Mike) Fox of North Platte, Steven (Alice) Paul of North Platte and Darwin Paul of Denver, CO; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; siblings MaryAnn (Ben) Fox, Audrey (Bob) Magnuson, Richard (Karen) Kramer, Kenneth D. (Peggy) Kramer; sisters-in-law Louise Kramer and Deb Kramer; as well as other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives Hazel and Doris; daughter Aneta Engel; granddaughter Elizabeth Thompson; and siblings George (Darleen) Kramer, Edna (Leroy) Griffiths, Raymond Kramer, Joseph Kramer and Alta Faye Kramer.

Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Post 324 and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday March 12, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday March 13, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Reverend James Novakowski as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Stapleton with military honors.  Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 8:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Driver dies after pickup crashes in rural Custer County

fatal-accidentBERWYN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose pickup truck ran off a road and crashed in Custer County.

The Custer County Sheriff’s Office says the crash was reported around 8 a.m. Wednesday, about 9 miles south of Berwyn. The driver had been traveling alone and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office identified him as 70-year-old Jerry Hallman, of rural Ansley.

North Platte Weather-March 9

forecast-graphic-march-9-2017Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind 8 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Man accused in Creighton dorm room attack to stand trial

Christopher Wheeler
Christopher Wheeler

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A former Creighton University student accused of using a pocket knife to cut another student’s throat in her dorm room will stand trial in the case.

Christopher Wheeler waived his preliminary hearing in Douglas County Court on Wednesday. He has been charged with second-degree assault and a weapons count.

Wheeler’s family and attorneys have said he was forced in a fraternity hazing incident to take a hallucinogenic drug before the Feb. 11 attack and has no memory of it. Fraternity representatives have denied that and say any alcohol or drugs consumed by Wheeler appeared to have been voluntary.

The 18-year-old woman who was cut was briefly hospitalized for a 3-inch cut on her neck.

Nebraska lawmakers eye bills backed by gun-rights advocates

no-gunsLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers are considering several measures backed by gun-rights advocates.

A committee heard testimony Wednesday on proposals to exempt gun registrations from the state’s public record laws and increase responsibilities for business owners who prohibit guns in their shops.

Sen. Bruce Bostelman of Brainard says the state should protect information that could expose gun owners to identity theft or harassment. Opponents say the bill prevents analysts from studying gun violence committed by legal gun owners.

A bill sponsored by Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon would require business owners who prohibit guns on their property to post signs saying guns aren’t allowed and confront anyone who brings a firearm in despite the sign. Opponents say the bill would burden business owners who may be scared.

Treasurer to seek audit of Nebraska finance authority

Don Stenberg
Don Stenberg

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg says he plans to seek an audit of a state finance organization that is refusing to cooperate with his office’s request for information.

Stenberg told a legislative committee Wednesday that the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority is denying him information that should be posted on the state’s spending transparency website.

Stenberg says the authority has engaged in a “campaign of obstruction” and made repeated excuses to keep him from getting access to its financial data. His comments were made during a hearing on a bill that would allow agencies such as the finance authority to provide a link to their contracts to the state spending website, instead of raw data.

Stenberg says he wants auditors to review the authority’s finances and staff salaries.

South Dakota opponents take on Keystone XL pipeline in court

ne-supreme-court-gavelPIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline have asked a South Dakota judge to reverse state regulators’ decision last year to again authorize the portion of the project that would go through the state.

The decision by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission’s was appealed to state court, which heard arguments Wednesday in the case. It’s not clear when Judge John Brown will rule.

The commission voted last year to accept the company’s guarantee that it can complete the project while meeting the conditions of the 2010 approval.

The project has prompted opposition from Native American tribes, some landowners and environmental groups concerned the pipeline would contaminate water supplies and contribute to pollution.

Attorneys for TransCanada and the Public Utilities Commission have asked the judge to uphold the order.

NPCC Knights softball visits Region IX foe Central

NPCC Knights LogoNorth Platte – The North Platte Community College Knights softball team will open their Region IX Division II portion of their schedule when they travel to Columbus on Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10 to play the Central Community College Lady Raiders in doubleheaders on both days.

The Lady Raiders are 2-12 on the season. Mackenzie Eller is leading the Lady Raiders in hitting, batting .414 in 29 at bats. Maddie Kucera has a .382 batting average, but has a .675 slugging percentage with three doubles, two doubles and a home run. Kucera also leads the Lady Raiders with eight runs batted in.
Danica Schaefer and Katelyn Keene, both have also had one home run for the Lady Raiders.

In the ring, Carsen Nelson has a 2-3 record with a 2.84 earned run average and 17 strikeouts in six appearances.

The Knights are 7-13 on the season. Samantha Foster in 73 at bats has a .479 batting average and 21 rbi. Samantha Gill leads the Lady Knights in slugging percentage at .754 and home runs with two.

Foster also leads in multiple pitching categories: a 3.02 earned run average, 33 strikeouts and nine complete games. She also has a 3-7 record. Erin Renwick has a 3.88 era and 29 sitrikeouts.

Game times on Thursday are at 5 pm and 7 pm. On Friday, the games are at noon and 2 pm.

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