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Prosecutors say former doctor killed to avenge firing

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Prosecutors opened the first-degree murder trial against a former doctor by arguing he committed four Omaha killings to avenge his firing from Creighton University Medical Center.

The prosecutors outlined their case Monday against Anthony Garcia, who is charged with stabbing to death the 11-year-old son of two medical doctors and the family’s housekeeper in 2008 and then killing another Omaha doctor and his wife in 2013. They say the killings were motivated by Garcia’s long-simmering rage from being fired from the medical school’s residency program in 2001.

Deputy County Attorney Brenda Beadle argued, “”This is a case about revenge.”

Garcia’s attorney responded that prosecutors lack witnesses or physical evidence and that their case would fall apart when all the evidence is presented.

Robert LeRoy McPeak

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Robert LeRoy McPeak, 79, of North Platte, passed away October 1, 2016 at Great Plains Health.
Robert was born in Stapleton, NE on June 10, 1937 to Roy and Mary (Montgomery) McPeak. He graduated from Gandy High School.
Robert was married to Catherine Morgan on March 6, 1964, in Brewton, Alabama. Their son, Jack A. McPeak, joined the family on December 31, 1964.
The family traveled the east coast of the United States where both Robert and Catherine were in the Navy until Robert’s retirement in 1975. After his retirement they lived in California and Nebraska.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Catherine; sons, Dave McPeak; and Jerry Patterson; sisters, Marge and Ruth; brothers, George, Arlen, and Don; several nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his sons, Jack A. McPeak of North Platte, and Gerry Patterson; daughter, Roberta Patterson; grandchildren, Ryan Hooper, Charlea Wickam and Brittany Baker; great-grandchildren, Caden Wickam, Faith Baker and Justin Baker; sisters, Lois Sator of Ogallala and Lenora Gandee of Clark Fort, Idaho; and a brother, Bill McPeak of Presho, South Dakota.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the McCain Cemetery near Stapleton, NE with full military honors and the Reverend Duane Dunwoody officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops reach agreement on merger

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cabelasSpringfield, Mo. and Sidney, Neb. – October 3, 2016 – Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB), two iconic American outdoor companies with similar humble origins, and with a shared goal to better serve those who love the outdoors, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Bass Pro Shops will acquire Cabela’s for $65.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $5.5 billion.

In addition, upon closing Bass Pro Shops will commence a multi-year partnership agreement with Capital One, National Association, a wholly-owned national banking subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF), under which Capital One will originate and service the Cabela’s CLUB, Cabela’s co-branded credit card, and Bass Pro Shops will maintain a seamless integration between the credit card program and the combined companies’ retail operations and deep customer relationships. All Cabela’s CLUB points and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Rewards points will be unaffected by the transactions and customers can continue to use their credit cards as they were prior to the transaction. Capital One intends to continue to operate the Cabela’s CLUB servicing center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

A driving force behind this agreement is the highly complementary business philosophies, product offerings, expertise and geographic footprints of the two businesses. The essence of both Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is a deep passion to serve outdoor enthusiasts and support conservation. The combination brings together three of the nation’s premier sporting brands: Cabela’s, a leader in hunting; Bass Pro Shops, a leader in fishing; and White River Marine Group, a worldwide leader in boating, which is part of Bass Pro Shops.

Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and White River Marine Group represent the best of American entrepreneurship, innovation and devotion to customers. The combined companies will strive to provide a remarkably enhanced experience for customers, increased opportunities for team members and greater support for conservation activities.

NP man injured after being struck by vehicle

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A 57-year-old North Platte man suffered head and leg injuries when he was struck by a vehicle on Saturday afternoon.

north_platte_patchAt around 4:54 P.M., on October 1, officers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Rodeo Road, near Maple Street.

According to Investigator John Deal, it was determined that a 1989 Ford LTD, driven by 84-year-old Thelma Ehlers, was eastbound on Rodeo Road when Greg Blom reportedly attempted to cross the street and was struck by Ehlers’ vehicle.

Deal says Blom suffered injuries to his leg and head and was transported by ambulance to Great Plains Health.  His condition at this time is unknown.

Two witnesses, who spoke to officers, reported that Blom crossed directly in front of the vehicle before he was struck.  Deal says “improper crossing” by Blom was the primary cause of the accident.

The vehicle sustained about $500 in damage.  No citations were issued.

Agnes Lorraine ‘Aggie’ Gosnell

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Agnes Lorraine ‘Aggie’ Gosnell, age 88, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Linden Court on Friday, September 30, 2016.

Aggie was born October 11, 1927, to Jesse Oliver and Flora Viola Johnston Weekly at North Platte where she grew up and attended school. During W.W.II Aggie volunteered at the North Platte Canteen. She baked cookies and pies with her mother and wrapped hamburgers at Coney Island for the soldiers coming through on the trains. She also worked at Jim’s Cafe.

On March 13, 1945, Aggie was united in marriage to Earl Lawrence Gosnell at North Platte. They lived in Sidney, NE, for a time then returned to North Platte where they raised their family and operated different businesses. They owned Earl Gosnell Excavation as well as North Platte Peat Moss until 1966. After Earl died in 1964, Aggie was a cook and waitress at various restaurants, worked for the Harris News Agency and later worked in the Laundry Department at the Stockman Inn.

When the kids were young she attended many of their sporting events then later bowled for a number of years and played shuffle board. Aggie attended the First Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the V.F.W., Eagles and Moose Auxiliaries and enjoyed going to each of the clubs. Aggie was a great mother who will be missed by all her family.

She is survived by her children, Larry (Elaine) Gosnell, Ralph (Mary Jo) Gosnell, Lois (Jim) Harris and Donna (Jim) Weedman, all of North Platte; and 12 grandchildren, Pennie (Jack) Reynolds, Jimmy Harris, Brian Harris, Susie (Eric) Dobbs-Anderson, Tami Gosnell, Erik Gosnell, Jim (Shawna) Chamberlain, Bryan (Lynne) Holliday, Tommy (Amelia) Gosnell, Becky (Jeff) Brittenham, Shannon (Rick) Schroeder and Jeanie (Walter) Shimmin.

Survivors also include 18 great-grandchildren, Zachary Huddleston, James, Jaycen and Jessie Harris, Matthew Jacobs, Tehya Dobbs, Tristan Anderson, Bryanna Chamberlain, Donavon Weedman, Jasi (Ryan) Quick, Cole Weedman, Kyce Shimmin, Sadie, Sophia and Jayden Nichols, Jenner Gosnell and Roland Brittenham; four great great-grandchildren, Jaxon Weedman, Zaedyn and Kynzleigh Quick and Blake Weedman; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Along with her husband, Earl, Aggie was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Flora Weekly; brothers, Howard (Katheryne) Weekly, Otis (Velma) Weekly, Oliver (Leola) Weekly and Virgil Weekly; sisters, Mary (Chester ‘Louis’) Kellie and infant, Viola; and a great-granddaughter, Zena Huddleston.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Richard Karr officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the V.F.W.

North Platte Weather-October 3

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forecast graphic october 3 2016Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Windy, with a southeast wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 26 mph becoming north northeast 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.

Firm making dry cattle feed pellets from ethanol byproduct

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LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska company has found a way to make dry cattle feed pellets from an ethanol byproduct without adding any binding ingredients.

Platte Valley Distillers says it has secured the rights to a patented technique that will allow it to make feed pellets in Lexington that can be easily transported for possible export.

Ethanol plants routinely sell distillers grain as a livestock feed, but their market tends to be limited to the area near their plants because wet distillers grain can be costly to ship and the dry version of the feed tends to fall apart or spoil.

Tom Kruml is one of the co-owners of Platte Valley Distillers. He says the company can make distillers grain more dense, so it can be formed into a pellet or cube.

Nebraska State Parks plan Halloween events this fall

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ghostLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s state parks and recreation areas will offer a variety of Halloween events during the month of October.

The family-friendly events will include pumpkin carving, costume contests, trick-or-treating and haunted trails and hayrack rides.

More than a dozen Halloween events are planned at parks across the state.

More details of the events are available online at www.OutdoorNebraska.gov/Halloween.

Friends help Nebraska woman celebrate her 110th birthday

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good-newsOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Friends and neighbors help the woman who may be Nebraska’s oldest resident celebrate her 110th birthday.

Thelma Sutcliffe was born in Omaha in 1906 when Teddy Roosevelt was president.

The secret to her longevity is a combination of good luck in surviving breast cancer twice, good genes and smart choices like never smoking.

Sutcliffe has outlived her husband by 45 years and never had children. Her closest relatives, a nephew and his wife ages 89 and 92, attended Saturday’s party.

E.A. Kral with the Nebraska Health Care Association Sutcliff is likely the oldest Nebraskan.

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