NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Speaker, Cherrie Beam-Clarke, returns to the North Platte Public Library on Thursday, August 30th to present the sequel to her June program, “Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska.” “The Courage to Continue” will be presented at 12:00 PM on Thursday August 30th. The Friends of the Library group and the Nebraska Humanities Council made it possible to bring this historic program to North Platte as part of the library’s centennial year celebration. The Brown Bag Luncheon program begins at 12:00 PM and should last about one hour. Attendees may bring their lunches. Water and tea will be provided. Seating is limited so seat reservations can be made by calling the library at 535-8036 by Wednesday, August 29th.

Beam-Clarke, as “Mariah,” is a native Nebraska storyteller with the Nebraska Humanities Council. Twelve sets of family homesteaded in Nebraska. Cherrie has been making history come alive for 30 yrs., giving programs to over 92,000 children and adults.

In this sequel, Mariah Monahan, in period attire and with Irish brogue, depicts life on the Nebraska prairie, 1870 to 1885. Based on historical fact the story continues in a dramatic presentation. Selling the eastern Nebraska homestead, they begin again as cattlemen in the treeless Sandhills of western Nebraska. Relive trials of building the sod house, crying for rain, battling rattlesnakes and the never-ending wind. Delight with the 4th of July, Christmas and American pride. This program is appropriate for 3rd grade through adult.

NORTH PLATTE Neb.- There is no doubt that the tournament turned to be a success for North Platte and this was

North Platte’s first “rodeo” as North Platte was awarded the Northern National Tournament by the American Softball Association after putting in the bid three years ago.

A clip of North Platte Post’s interview with Executive Director of North Platte/Lincoln County Convention & Visitors Bureau Lisa Burke:
 

A release from Executive Director of North Platte/Lincoln County Convention & Visitors Bureau references comments like

• “Awesome tournament…the best we’ve been to”
• “Excellent Facility…the best we’ve seen all year”
• “Great to see a tournament run by community, not just a committee”
• “We’ll be back”

Such comment adds a great deal of pride to North Platte. Three years ago when the NNT was hosted, organizations such as the PVGSA, The City of North Platte, Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation and the Lincoln County Convention & Visitors Bureau came together to bring $100,000 into improvements of both Dowhower and Cody Park softball complexes, truly a worthy investment that even allows North Platte to bid on more events and have a nice place for competition.

This year many North Platte businesses saw great opportunity for investment, sponsoring the tournament with a combined total of $36,500. The reinvestment according to the release was $70,000, not too shabby!

Using a formula provided by the National Association of Sports Commissions, organizers were able to calculate the non local spending in North Platte as a result of the Northern National Tournament. Tournament attendees brought in a whopping $1,398,695 into the North Platte economy, resulting in $62,717 in tax revenue.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Missing man believed to be in North Platte as of Tuesday (August 21). His name is Jon Benne. He’s 5′ 11″ and bald but is probably wearing a fishing hat. Driving dark blue mini van. 2001 Chrysler Town & Country License 9B8793. If you talk to him tell him to call home please. He does NOT have his phone with him.

(UPDATE) Jon is now home and reportedly doing well..

Today :A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

An Oscar-winning director is planning to shoot much of his new movie in Nebraska.

Alexander Payne, who directed “About Schmidt,” ”Sideways,” and “The Descendants,” said filming of his next movie — tentatively called “Nebraska” — will begin this October.

The movie will star Bruce Dern and Bill Forte in the story of a father and his estranged son travelling from Montana to Lincoln, Neb.

Payne says his production crew will be based in Norfolk during filming.

Payne is from Omaha and has shot parts of several other movies in the state.

Laurie Richards with the Nebraska Film Office says the film should provide an economic boost to the state because Payne plans to hire local actors and crews when possible.

The Scottsbluff City Council has approved an agreement for its police chief that provides $10,000 for resigning from the department.

Alex Moreno, who acknowledged an affair with a woman who later sued him and the city, resigned last week, effective Oct. 1.

In the agreement approved by the council on Monday, Moreno agreed to be a cooperative witness in all pending litigation. City Attorney Howard Olsen says as a city employee, Moreno would have been allowed due process rights and an appeal hearing if he had been terminated. The agreement includes a waiver of those rights or any claim he may have against the city.

Moreno acknowledged the affair with Tamara Villanueva in his response to the federal lawsuit she filed last year.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb- The community affected by the antics of Justin Belsky and his accomplices have done far more than voice their opinions and thoughts. Many displayed outrage and anger once they were faced with the bill to replace their broken window. That is a sight no one was happy to see.

Now North Platte residents may have peace knowing that Belsky and a Juvenile have been charged for the crimes committed.
On August 21^st Belsky was processed and released for a total of 199 counts of Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief, one count of Felony Criminal Mischief, and one count of Aiding and Abetting Felony Criminal Mischief.

In addition a 17 year old juvenile has also been cited with 199 counts of Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief and two counts of Felony Criminal Mischief.

The total figure of damage is yet to be determined, as estimates continue to be submitted and processed by the NPPD. As of today the damage exceeds $60,000