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$1 Million Mega Millions Winner Sold In Kimball

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nebraska-lottery(AP) — Someone who bought a Mega Millons lottery ticket in the Nebraska Panhandle town of Kimball has won $1 million.

Nebraska Lottery spokesman Neil Watson said no one had stepped forward yet on Friday.

The ticket was bought on Sunday at Vince’s Corner gas station for Tuesday night’s drawing. It matched five of the six numbers for a $250,000 payout, but the buyer also bought a multiplier, so the prize was quadrupled to $1 million.

Store owner Henry Heeg told the Scottsbluff Star-Herald that he hopes the buyer lives locally, “so the money stays here in the Panhandle.”

Watson says the winner has 180 days to turn in the ticket at the Nebraska Lottery offices in Lincoln.

 

Economy Strong In Nebraska and Nine Other States

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Ernie Goss-Creighton University
Ernie Goss-Creighton University

(AP) — The economy in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states remains strong as healthy rainfall this spring helps crops get established.

The overall economic index for the region grew to 60.5 in June from May’s 58.8. That suggests growth in the months ahead.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the monthly survey, says the bankers are optimistic because of the consistent growth in the national economy and improving crop conditions.

The confidence index grew to 60 in June from May’s 54.5.

The indexes range from 0 to 100, with 50 representing growth neutral. Any score above 50 suggests economic growth in the months ahead.

The index is based on a survey of rural bankers in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Drought of 2012 Still Taking a Toll On Nebraska Trees

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dying-red-cedars(AP) — Forestry officials in western Nebraska say last year’s drought was so severe that trees are still struggling to survive, and many are succumbing to pests and disease.

Nebraska district forester Rachel Allison said Thursday that trees used for windbreaks and shade are continuing to die because of stress from last year’s extreme conditions. Allison, who is based in North Platte, says the drought was especially hard on spruce trees.

Galen Wittrock, assistant manager of the South Platte Natural Resources District, says he’s seen well-established trees die this year around Sidney, including drought-resistant red cedars.

Mark Harrell, the state’s forest health program leader, says trees in eastern Nebraska have fared better. But he warns that another dry summer could hinder the recovery.

Pony Express Riders Reach NE Panhandle

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pony-express-ridersRiders retracing the route of the Pony Express galloped through the Nebraska Panhandle.

Riders who took part in the 33rd annual ride left the Scotts Bluff National Monument Thursday and headed toward the Nebraska-Wyoming state line at Henry.

The riders planned to end their day at Guernsey, Wyo., on Thursday evening.

The nonprofit National Pony Express Association organizes the 10-day, nearly 2,000 mile trip each year. About 700 riders started this year from St. Joseph, Mo., and planned to end in Sacramento, Calif.,

The original Pony Express operated for only 18 months, ending in 1861 as even the fastest riders couldn’t compete with the telegraph.

17 YO NP Teen Charged with Felony for Choking 12 YO

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north_platte_patchA North Platte teen has been charged with a felony after he allegedly choked a 12-year-old.

At around 10:15 p.m. on June 15, North Platte Police Officers responded to the report of an assault in the area of Washington Elementary School.

Upon arrival, the victim told Police that a 17-year-old male has assaulted him by placing him in a headlock and choking him while the two were “hanging out” on the playground of the school.

On June 20, an Officer met with the suspect and determined there was probable cause to arrest the teen.

He was charged with Felony Simple Assault-Strangulation and 3rd Degree Assault.

The teen was processed at the Lincoln County Detention Center and released.

NPPD Crime Log (6/19-6/20)

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COURTESY OF THE NORTH PLATTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

06/19/2013 00:01:30 PREF RIGHT OF WAY-STOP AND YIELD SIGNS Philip / McDonald
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 00:30:27 DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER 400 block N Buffalo Bill
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 00:59:19 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS E 4TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 01:05:51 CHILD RESTAINT NOT IN USE E B ST /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 01:21:10 MOTORIST ASSIST W 3RD ST / WASHINGTON AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 01:27:26 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE W 14TH ST /N CUSTER AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 01:30:54 ASSAULT- 3RD DEGREE- MINOR INJURY W 9TH ST /N WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 01:59:17 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 2900 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 02:10:07 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET 2200 BURLINGTON
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 02:31:11 CITIZEN ASSIST 1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 03:30:52 SPEEDING 1000 S Willow
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 03:44:07 SPEEDING 600 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 03:45:43 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION W 3RD ST /N BUFFALO BILL AV
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06/19/2013 04:40:03 ALARM – OTHER 100 N DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 04:52:03 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT AIRPORT,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 04:57:18 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET 800 S TAFT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 06:47:05 NO REGISTRATION E 5TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 07:02:54 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
North Platte, NE 69103
06/19/2013 07:33:18 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION Philip / Jeffers
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 07:59:06 FAILURE TO YIELD ROW E 8TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 08:07:40 SPEEDING 2000 W A ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 09:05:39 PROP DAMAGE-NO ALC RELAT 100 S CARR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 09:23:06 LOOSE CATS 2900 WILLOWWIND
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 09:24:26 LOOSE CATS 1200 EUGENE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 09:36:18 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 2nd Buffalo
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 09:42:04 FOUND PROPERTY 1000 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 09:51:39 FAMILY DIST-NO ASSAULT 600 E 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 10:16:59 OTHER WILDLIFE CALL/DISPOSAL 800 W B ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 10:25:26 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER 2900 WILLOWWIND
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 10:32:52 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE 600 S WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 10:34:03 H&R ACC-NO ALC RELATED 600 W FRANCIS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 10:41:28 ANIMAL ABANDONMENT 2000 No. madison
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 10:27:58 INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION 600 E 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 11:33:01 VIOL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV Francis AV / Jeffers AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 11:56:44 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 500 N PACIFIC ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 12:12:28 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 2700 W 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 12:30:53 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET 2000 W 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 12:39:21 SPEEDING 2500 E Philip
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 13:14:05 CITIZEN ASSIST 500 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 13:18:31 SPEEDING 800 W PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 13:10:00 LOOSE CATS 1400 N SYCAMORE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 13:24:39 NO REGISTRATION Chestnut ST / 3rd ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 13:27:19 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 2000 W 15TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 13:29:19 LOOSE CATS 900 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 13:38:56 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE 1700 W 9TH ST
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06/19/2013 14:02:04 B.E.A.T. COMM POLICING WEST STATE FARM RD /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 14:06:44 IMPROPER LN USAGE W A ST /S BUFFALO BILL AV
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06/19/2013 14:24:37 SPEEDING 700 W Leota
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06/19/2013 14:33:22 SPEEDING 2200 W A ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 14:45:09 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 400 HALLIGAN DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 14:58:08 UNCONT JUV MALE 2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 15:30:08 HARRASS-ANNOY PHONECALLS 900 S TAFT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 15:37:45 VIOL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV 12th ST / Jeffers AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 15:43:17 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER W 10TH ST /N OAK ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 15:58:44 CITIZEN ASSIST 2200 BURLINGTON
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 16:15:44 ASSIST OTH AGENCY NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 16:16:09 CITIZEN ASSIST 2900 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 16:19:08 WELFARE CHECK 800 S TAFT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 16:36:15 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE 100 W PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 16:56:51 DOG-STRAY FR CITIZEN 600 No. Grant
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103
06/19/2013 17:02:58 WELFARE CHECK 1800 N SHERIDAN
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 17:24:40 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1000 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 18:03:30 LOOSE ANIMALS 900 S TAFT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 18:18:22 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 1400 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 19:27:31 DOMEST ASSAULT-MISD 1600 W 14TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 20:34:38 ALL TERRAIN VEH OPERATION RESTRICTIONS E 5TH ST /N TABOR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 21:04:44 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL-GAS FROM SELF SERV STATION 1400 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 22:20:00 LOOSE ANIMALS 2200 E 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 22:36:30 SPEEDING E 8TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 22:43:22 MOTOR VEH LIGHT REQUIREMENTS E LEOTA ST /S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 22:49:38 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION 1300 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 23:00:13 B.E.A.T. COMM POLICING E12th / N. Jeffers
NORTH PLATTE, NE
06/19/2013 23:02:39 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 1200 W E ST E
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 23:09:13 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS E E ST /S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 23:13:29 FALSE REPORTING REID AV /S WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 23:30:55 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT AIRPORT,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 23:50:27 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 2400 W 18TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 23:56:29 ALARM-GENERAL 3700 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/19/2013 23:08:09 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET 2200 BURLINGTON
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 00:07:59 LOUD MUSIC 1500 W 10TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 00:19:24 THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING 1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 00:56:20 B.E.A.T. COMM POLICING W FRANCIS ST /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 01:37:35 FLASHING SIGNALS W FRANCIS ST /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 01:46:55 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 1600 BURLINGTON
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 01:59:04 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT AIRPORT,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 02:26:28 INTIMIDATION BY PHONE CALL 1500 W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 04:43:34 B.E.A.T. COMM POLICING Jeffers ST / 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 04:47:36 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL W FRANCIS ST /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 05:43:15 SUSPICIOUS PERSON W E ST /S Jeffers St
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 05:54:35 B.E.A.T. COMM POLICING W PHILIP AV /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 06:52:06 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY W FRONT ST /N MAPLE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
06/20/2013 07:16:56 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

Sidney Residents to Vote on School Bond

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school-bond-vote(AP) — A special election on a Sidney school bond measure has been scheduled.

The school board decided earlier this week that the election will be held Sept. 10. Voters will be deciding whether they want an elementary school built to replace Central, North and South elementary schools.

Details such as the new school’s location and the bond levy amount will be considered at a school board meeting on July 8.

Private Lake Owners in NE Can Apply for Fish

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Nebraska_game_and_parksIndividuals and association who own private lakes and ponds can apply to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to have the water stocked with fish.

The agency says the bodies of water must have at least one-half surface acre and at least 25 percent must be at least 10 feet deep with water that has at least 12 inches of clarity. Fencing must be available if necessary to keep livestock out.

Most fish available for stocking are largemouth bass and bluegill fingerlings.

A Nebraska fishing permit is required of all those 16 and older who fishes bodies stocked by Game and Parks.

The application deadline is Aug. 1.

To download an application on the Internet, go to OutdoorNebraska.org and click on Fishing and then Services.

Officials Say NE Horse Disease Outbreak Hasn’t Spread

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horse(AP) — The Nebraska state veterinarian says the outbreak of a deadly horse disease hasn’t been found in other herds that had contact with the initial herd.

Dr. Dennis Hughes said Wednesday that the herd in northwestern Cherry County remains quarantined and will undergo more tests over the next few months.

Earlier this month the Nebraska Agriculture Department began an investigation after 12 cases of equine infectious anemia were diagnosed in the herd. Ten of the 12 were euthanized because there are no treatment options. The department says the remaining two horses were taken to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, for work related to the disease testing.

Experts say the disease affects only horses, mules and donkeys and is usually fatal. No other animals or humans can be infected.

North Platte Weather June 20

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Weather-June-20

  • Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
  • Tonight: A chance of thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East southeast wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
  • Friday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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