NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A North Platte man suspected of killing his wife has made a deal with prosecutors and pleaded no contest to attempted second-degree murder.

Thirty-five-year-old Rogelio Diaz was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Michelle Diaz at their home on June 25 last year.

Rogelio Diaz faces up to 50 years in prison when he’s sentenced on Aug. 27.

He’d first told investigators that Michelle Diaz had passed out because of the heat, and then told them they’d fallen off of their porch and he’d landed on top of her.

Prosecutors say Diaz finally admitted that he and his wife had been fighting and that he’d tossed her off the porch.

CHADRON, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains in Dawes County in western Nebraska.

County Attorney Vance Haug  says a rancher found the remains on his property Monday morning while moving cattle near the South Dakota border and called law enforcement.

The sheriff’s office and the Nebraska State Patrol are collecting evidence at the scene.

Haug, who also serves as county coroner, has ordered a forensic examination to determine a positive identification and cause of death.

No other details were immediately released.

Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light south southeast wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Trial is set for a Kearney man suspected of videotaping a woman taking a shower.

The 25-year-old Anthony Quintana is charged in Buffalo County District Court with felony unlawful intrusion. His trial is set for Aug. 6.

Quintana has waived his right to a jury trial, and his case will be heard by a judge.

Quintana allegedly videotaped the woman showering at his home in August 2011. Officials say the woman in March gave police a copy of the video and a picture that came from Quintana’s computer.

Quintana faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

North Platte Neb. (North Platte Post) Good news comes to anyone planning on enjoying a drink or two this year at the Lincoln County Fair.

At the Lincoln County Commissioners Meeting July 16^th the Commissioners motioned to pass a plan for an alternate location for the location of the “Beer Garden” or “Liquor Tent” in the event bad weather strikes.

If bad weather occurs the consumption of alcohol will be located within an in-door arena at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.

With good news like that the only thing you have to worry about is where you’re going to smoke if it rains, if you’re a smoker that is!

North Platte Neb. (NORTH PLATTE POST) When a family like the Walters have such an awful turn of events, it can be highly difficult to stay strong. Luckily communities surrounding support and strengthen families who are in distress.

Community Connections Mentoring runs many community service projects. On July 18th Community Connections Mentoring is holding a car wash to benefit MaKenna Walters, a 7- year old who is recovering from heart transplant surgery.

The car wash benefit will be at Advanced Autoparts located at 1220 South Jeffers from 5:30 to 7:30.

To learn more on what Community Connections is and what they do visit Community Connections Website

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OGALLALA, Neb. (AP) — A public informational meeting will be held at the Lake McConaughy  State Recreation Area Visitor Center to discuss trout limits on the Sutherland Supply Canal below Lake Ogallala

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is considering recommendations to change regulations regarding daily limits.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on July 23. There will be a presentation on trout management on Lake Ogallala, the North Platte River and the Sutherland Supply Canal.

Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 7 to 13 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning

HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Corn Board is urging farmers to take precautions when unloading grain bins.

The warning came after a Nebraska man died Wednesday in a grain bin accident. Authorities say 33-year-old Jeffrey Schardt of Ruskin was killed when a grain auger he was trying to move fell over and pinned him to the ground.

The corn board says farmers and workers should use the buddy system when they are inside a grain bin.

Board chairman Alan Tiemann says people can suffocate with only 12 inches of grain covering them. He says that amount of grain would place nearly 50 pounds of pressure per cubic foot on the human body.