The husband of the former Sutherland Village Clerk has been accused of slashing the tires of a Board member.

According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, on February 11, Sutherland Village Board member, Ray Ravenscroft, reported that the tires on two of his vehicles were slashed with a sharp instrument.

After an investigation, which lasted several weeks, it was determined that the damage had been caused by 34-year-old Bruce Boggs.  Boggs is the husband of former Village Clerk Samantha Boggs, who resigned in December under controversial circumstances.

Recently, Boggs reported to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office where he was cited for criminal mischief for the damage to Ravenscroft’s vehicles.

GERING, Neb. (AP) — An Alliance man has been convicted of stabbing to death his brother in Scottsbluff.

The jury deliberated for less than two hours Wednesday before finding 41-year-old William Reed guilty of second-degree murder and a weapons crime. His sentencing is scheduled for April 13.

In court Wednesday Reed said he didn’t remember any details about stabbing his brother, 42-year-old Christopher Reed, on April 22 at Christopher’s home. Reed said he and his brother had been drinking.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is celebrating 150 years of statehood with a series of tributes to its history and culture.

Hundreds gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday to mark the anniversary with the formal unveiling of a new state stamp and actor portrayals of author Willa Cather, Ponca Indian Chief Standing Bear and William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. The state stamp shows an image by Lincoln photographer Michael Forsberg of Sandhill cranes flying over the Platte River in central Nebraska.

Gov. Pete Ricketts says the sesquicentennial gives residents the chance to reflect on how blessed they are to live in Nebraska.

The Nebraska History Museum is also featuring a collection of scene paintings from each of the state’s 93 counties.

Nebraska became the nation’s 37th state on March 1, 1867.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Advocates for felons say Nebraska should restore voting rights immediately after they complete their sentences.

About 20 people spoke Wednesday at a legislative committee hearing on a bill sponsored by Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha that would give felons the right to vote once they complete their sentences, including prison time and parole.

Nebraska in 2005 began allowing felons to vote two years after they finish their sentences. Sponsors of that measure say the two-year timespan was a political compromise a decade ago and was meant as a stepping stone.

Advocates say restoring voting rights will help felons integrate into society and reduce recidivism rates.

The bill had no opposition. Wayne says he intends to designate it as his priority, increasing the odds lawmakers will debate it this year.

GREELEY, Neb. (AP) — A driver accused of hitting a highway worker has pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in the woman’s death.

76-year-old Nicholas Dutcher, of Scotia, entered the plea Monday to the misdemeanor charge in Greeley County Court. Dutcher is set to next appear in court on March 27.

Authorities say that on Oct. 3, Dutcher was traveling at least 55 mph in a pickup when he hit Peggy Gray, of North Platte, who was working as a flagger on a highway between Greeley and Wolbach. Investigators say Gray’s husband, a road construction worker, was at the scene and saw his wife thrown nearly 100 feet when she was hit.

She died from her injuries in November.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Results from a monthly survey of business supply managers suggest manufacturing is boosting economic conditions in nine Midwest and Plains states.

The Mid-America Business Conditions Index report released Wednesday says the overall economic index for the region rose to 60.5 in February from 54.7 in January. It’s the highest figure since April 2014 and the fourth monthly increase in a row.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says the increases point to the improving regional manufacturing economy.

The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth in that factor. A score below that suggests decline.

The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

DETROIT (AP) — Strong demand for pickups and SUVs helped brighten February for the U.S. auto industry.

Overall sales of new vehicles were expected to fall slightly from last February as automakers cut back on deliveries to rental-car companies and other fleets. Industry forecasting firm ALG said predicted sales would fall 1.4 percent to 1.3 million.

But SUV and truck sales were surprisingly strong. Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup jumped 17 percent from last February to more than 50,500 trucks, while Ford sold nearly 69,000 SUVs — a February record.

General Motors and Nissan both saw 4 percent gains over last February. Ford’s sales dropped 4 percent, partly due to a 24 percent decline in car sales.

Other automakers report sales later Wednesday.

COURTESY OF THE NORTH PLATTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

02/28/2017 00:03:29 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 03:35:09 OPEN DOORS OR WINDOWS “4000 SUNSET DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 04:05:38 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 07:16:22 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 07:53:06 PROP DAMAGE-NO ALC RELAT “W 6TH ST /N GRANT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 08:25:49 MOTORIST ASSIST “POPLAR VIADUCT,
1 POPLAR VIADUCT
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 08:35:19 CITIZEN ASSIST “700 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 09:04:20 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- FROM MOTOR VEHICLE “400 Rodeo Rd
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 09:28:05 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 “N BARE AV /W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 09:30:02 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “1500 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 09:43:01 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “400 W 1st
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 09:48:21 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS “300 W G ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 11:08:24 THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING “3200 S NEWBERRY RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 11:17:29 CITIZEN ASSIST “400 BAY TREE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 11:50:03 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “1900 BIRCHWOOD RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 11:56:27 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “2300 W 16TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 12:03:02 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER “1200 MCDONALD RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 12:13:33 ISSUING NO ACCOUNT CHECK “1500 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 12:28:18 H&R ACC-NO ALC RELATED “1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 12:34:13 ISSUING NO ACCOUNT CHECK “1500 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 12:30:00 FORGERY- 2ND DEGREE “2500 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 12:58:38 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE “E PHILIP AV /S COTTONWOOD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 13:02:02 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “2600 W 20TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 13:20:26 DOG-SURRENDER “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 13:22:22 ABANDONED VEHICLE “200 EUGENE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 13:28:16 OTHER DISTURBANCE “1000 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 13:24:01 CAT-SURRENDER “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 13:51:01 HARASS MSG BY TXT OR INTERNET “1000 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 14:31:42 OTHER DISTURBANCE “600 W Leota ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 14:51:36 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “600 E 8TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 15:04:32 CITIZEN ASSIST “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 16:04:26 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “1300 Travis DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 16:23:27 LOOSE ANIMALS “3100 W 19TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 16:35:03 GEN PARK & TRAFFIC “500 W 11th
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 17:03:33 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “1300 INDUSTRIAL AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 17:05:49 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION “1000 N CURTIS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 18:12:50 CITIZEN ASSIST “900 W 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 18:21:39 FOUND PROPERTY “1000 W F ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 18:37:08 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “100 S DIXIE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 18:41:26 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET “700 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 19:02:43 LOOSE ANIMALS “1400 S Dewey ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 19:34:32 WELFARE CHECK “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 19:43:49 NO REGISTRATION “E PHILIP AV /S COTTONWOOD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 19:57:05 H&R ACC-NO ALC RELATED NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

02/28/2017 20:29:09 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE “2000 N DODGE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 20:33:38 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION “I80 AV /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 21:03:36 LOUD MUSIC “700 N MAPLE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 21:05:40 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION “RODEO RD /N SHERMAN AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 21:16:42 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS “W PHILIP /S Willow
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 21:16:16 CITIZEN ASSIST “1400 N TAFT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 22:26:10 WELFARE CHECK “1400 E 12TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 23:02:34 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 23:41:50 OTHER DISTURBANCE “200 S Chestnut ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

02/28/2017 23:56:44 OBSTRUCTING A POLICE OFFICER “1600 W 13TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

03/01/2017 01:34:49 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET “1600 W 13TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

03/01/2017 01:57:57 HARASS MSG BY TXT OR INTERNET “NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

03/01/2017 02:22:08 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

03/01/2017 06:21:24 CITIZEN ASSIST “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

03/01/2017 07:06:58 CITIZEN ASSIST “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

03/01/2017 07:43:00 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL “W 4TH ST /N MILLS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”