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SUV crashes into Omaha airport terminal, injures 3 people

Posted on November 21, 2016

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three people were injured when a sport utility vehicle crashed into the terminal at Omaha’s airport.

The incident happened around 1:35 p.m. Monday at Eppley Airfield.

Omaha Airport Authority Police Chief Tim Conahan says the man driving the Jeep Grand Cherokee had just arrived on a flight from California.

Conahan says the man’s brother needed to use the restroom, so he asked the man to drive around the terminal and pick him up.

But the driver was startled when he shifted into reverse and then put the SUV in drive. The vehicle hit the driver’s brother and a woman getting into her car before smashing into a revolving door and window.

One person was in critical condition and the second person was in serious condition. The driver sustained minor injuries.

Nebraska’s new senators meet for preview session

Posted on November 21, 2016

OFFUTT AIR BASE, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s new senators are getting a preview of issues they’ll have to tackle in January, including an estimated $900 million budget shortfall.

The seventeen senators-elect and other lawmakers gathered for a session preview last week at Offutt Air Force Base. Outgoing Republican Speaker Galen Hadley cautioned them that running for election is easy while governing is difficult.

The senator who is chosen as the new speaker will have to oversee a tough budget year as well as manage a Legislature that has seen increasing filibusters over the past several years.

The Legislature’s Executive Board chairman Republican Sen. Bob Krist says the conversations and questions from the newly elected senators were encouraging.

Driver dumped corn on highway after firing, authorities say

Posted on November 21, 2016

BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a trucker dumped a load of corn on a southeast Nebraska highway after reading a text telling him he’d been fired.

Court records say 36-year-old Darren Walp, of Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania, is charged with felony criminal mischief and a related misdemeanor. The records don’t list the name of his attorney.

A court document says Walp was driving the load from Reynolds, Nebraska, to Hanover, Kansas, on Aug. 8 when he exchanged texts with his boss. The document says that soon after Walp read that he’d been dismissed, he stopped the truck on Nebraska Highway 8 near Odell, got out and opened the grain trailer’s bottom hatch doors.

The document says Walp then drove down the highway, spilling out nearly 1,000 bushels of corn — nearly $3,100 worth.

Woman killed, 2 others injured in western Iowa collision

Posted on November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

MALVERN, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a woman was killed and two others were injured in a western Iowa collision.

The crash occurred around 4:50 p.m. Sunday, just north of Malvern on U.S. Highway 34. The Iowa State Patrol says a westbound car collided in the eastbound lane with an eastbound minivan.

The patrol says the minivan driver died in the crash. She was identified as 80-year-old Alice Campbell, of Hastings.

The car driver was identified as 55-year-old Patti Jipsen, of Elliott. Her passenger was identified as 53-year-old Barbara Irwin, of Charleston, Illinois. Both were flown to Omaha, Nebraska, hospitals for treatment.

The collision is being investigated.

Blown-over light started bank fire, Wahoo fire chief says

Posted on November 21, 2016

WAHOO, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a light that blew over started a fire that heavily damaged the Wahoo State Bank building in downtown Wahoo.

Firefighters from several communities helped Wahoo firefighters battle the blaze Friday. No injuries were reported.

Wahoo Fire Chief Mark Meyer says someone making roof repairs had left a halogen light burning, and it started the fire after it was blown over by the chill wind.

Neighboring businesses also were damage by smoke and water.

Police: Mom put infant’s hand in mug to prove coffee was hot

Posted on November 21, 2016

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Council Bluffs woman placed one of her 10-month-old son’s hands in a mug of coffee to prove to him that the coffee was hot.

Police say 36-year-old Rebecca Brahier is charged with willful injury and child endangerment. Jail records say she remained in custody Monday. Online court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for her.

Police say Brahier was arrested Saturday after Jennie Edmundson Hospital officials reported their suspicions about the little boy’s hand and forearm injuries. Investigators were told the child tried to touch Brahier’s hot coffee several times before she placed one of his hands in the mug.

The child was taken to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for further treatment.

Man accidentally shot girlfriend in leg, Omaha police say

Posted on November 21, 2016

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man accidentally shot his pregnant girlfriend at an apartment in Omaha.

The shooting was reported around 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Police say the man may have been trying to clean or unload the handgun when it went off.

The woman was hit in a leg and taken to Nebraska Medical Center.

Edward J. Mueller, Sr.

Posted on November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

Edward J. Mueller, Sr., 87, of North Platte, formerly of Grand Island, passed away Nov. 19, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 25, 1929 to Frank J. and Emma B. (Skibinski) Mueller at Grand Island. He attended school at St. Mary’s High School in Grand Island.
When Ed was 13 years old, he started working for Stryker Flowers, delivering flowers on his bike. He also worked for Rogers Flowers in Grand Island and Leo’s Flowers in North Platte before starting his own floral business, Ed’s Flowers, which he owned and operated for 16 years. After selling the floral business, he was employed at Bartz Floral for many years.
On April 23, 1955, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Meyer at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island.
Ed served in the United States Army from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953.
He is survived by his son, Edward “Eddie” (Maye) Mueller, Jr. of North Platte; his granddaughter, Whitney Mueller of Las Vegas, NV; his brother, Frank (June) Mueller of Hastings, his sister, Leona Graham of Minden; his brother-in-law, Dietrich “Dick” (Patsy) Meyer of Lexington; numerous nieces ,nephews and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Lou on Aug. 31, 2009; an infant brother; a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond (Erma) Mueller; and a brother-in-law, Richard Graham.
Ed was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral; the B.P.O. Elks #604 in Grand Island for over 51 years, Eagles Lodge of North Platte, American Legion in Grand Island, and past member of Eagles Lodge of Grand Island and the V.F.W.
Online condolences may be shared at www.livson.com. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Cathedral Square or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 26, 2016, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island with Father Jim Golka officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in Grand Island with a Rosary service at 7 PM.

Neil R. Salmon

Posted on November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

Neil R. Salmon, 69, of North Platte, passed away November 20, 2016 at his home.
Neil was born December 30, 1946 in Grant, Ne to Merle and Iona Ruth (Hartzell) Salmon. Neil grew up in and graduated from Aurora High School in 1965. After which he joined the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. After being discharged he returned to Aurora and married Susan Larson. To this union were born two children, Shad and Annette. Neil drove trucks for most of his life. He also owned Neil’s Bar in Marquette, NE for several years. His last job before retiring was selling truck parts for Nebraska Truck Center. On July 9, 1994 he married Linda Gayman-Richardson in Lexington.
He enjoyed car racing, Husker football, camping, traveling, rodeo’s, and team roping. Neil was a member of the J.C’s in Aurora where he enjoyed announcing the demolition derby at the county fair. He was active in the American Legion color guard, the VFW, and was a member and held various offices in the Moose Lodge, Eagle’s Clubs, and the Lake Maloney Roping Club where he served on the board.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of North Platte; son, Shad (Holly) Salmon, daughter, Annette (Peter) Miller all of Aurora, NE; two step-sons, Mick Richardson of North Platte, and Troy (Trish) Richardson of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Caitlin and Rylan Salmon, Daryk and Kayla Fisher, Clara and Hanna Miller all of Aurora, NE, Dehjin Richardson of North Platte, Ashley of North Platte, Isabella, Nathan, Brie, and Jarod Richardson all of San Antonio, TX; 4 great-grandchildren, Addisyn, Bentley, Chevy and Mercedes all of North Platte; and mother-in-law, Maxine Gayman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an older sister, Merlene Chaudoin; brother-in-law, Kenneth Chaudoin; and father-in-law, Gail Gayman.
Memorials may be made to the family and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors graveside. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. today and Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

NP man accused of choking wife, dragging her by her hair

Posted on November 21, 2016

A North Platte man has been charged with multiple felonies after he allegedly assaulted his wife over the weekend.

On Sunday, at around 10:34 a.m., an officer met with a 20-year-old female who alleged that she had been assaulted by her husband, 38-year-old Chad Hacker, earlier that morning.

The woman told officers that she and Hacker had gotten into a verbal argument. At one point, she claims that Hacker pushed her down and drug her across the floor by her hair. She stated that when she tried to call for help, Hacker took her phone and would not return it.

According to Investigator John Deal, the victim then said Hacker threw a remote control at her, striking her in the head, then held the victim by the throat, restricting her breathing. Deal said the victim had marks and injuries that corroborated her statements.

The victim was eventually able to get away and contact a friend, before later deciding to contact law enforcement.

Officers made contact with Hacker and took him into custody.

He was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed on charges of felony strangulation and domestic assault. Because of prior convictions, Deal says the domestic assault charge is enhanced to a felony.