NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A couple of Nebraska natural resources districts are taking advantage of high flows in the South Platte River to recharge the aquifer below.
The Twin Platte and South Platte NRDs have joined with Western Irrigation District and landowners in Keith and Deuel counties for the western Nebraska project.
The water is diverted at a gate near Julesburg, Colorado, and then sent down a canal system into reuse pits in both counties.
Ann Dimmitt of the Twin Platte district says the pits aren’t lined, so the water moves quickly through the coarse, gravelly soil.
The project is similar to those conducted in September and in 2011.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A couple of Nebraska natural resources districts are taking advantage of high flows in the South Platte River to recharge the aquifer below.
The Twin Platte and South Platte NRDs have joined with Western Irrigation District and landowners in Keith and Deuel counties for the western Nebraska project.
The water is diverted at a gate near Julesburg, Colorado, and then sent down a canal system into reuse pits in both counties.
Ann Dimmitt of the Twin Platte district says the pits aren’t lined, so the water moves quickly through the coarse, gravelly soil.
The project is similar to those conducted in September and in 2011.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will receive a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to help retrain unemployed workers.
The Labor Department announced grants worth nearly $155 million Thursday. Nebraska is one of 32 states to receive a grant.
The money is earmarked for training workers who lost their job through no fault of their own for jobs in high-demand industries.
Officials say the grant money may be used to create or expand partnerships with companies to provide on-the-job training or apprenticeships. The money will also help provide career counseling and job placement assistance.
BURWELL, Neb. (AP) — The Smithsonian “Traveling Museum of Music” program will be featured as part of a weekend of living history at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park in central Nebraska.
The free program is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on July 6.
The program is based on stories and songs about music that was popular during every war in which America has been engaged, starting with the Revolutionary War.
The fort sits between Burwell and Ord, off Nebraska Highway 11 in Valley County. Each vehicle entering the park is required to have a park entry permit.
MCCOOK, Neb. (AP) — A suburban Omaha woman has died in a southwest Nebraska crash that also injured a McCook man.
The accident was reported at 1 a.m. Thursday on U.S. Highway 83 north of McCook in Red Willow County.
The Nebraska State Patrol says the driver and passenger were ejected when the vehicle left the highway just south of Red Willow Dam and rolled in a roadside ditch.
The patrol listed the woman who died as 43-year-old Roxanne Arens, of Papillion ,and the injured man as 42-year-old Charles Jordan. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
North Platte, Neb.–Two North Platte women are facing felony assault charges following a fight on Thursday afternoon.
At around 2:00 p.m., on June 25, North Platte Police responded to a residence in the 200 block of East 9th on the report of an assault. Officers learned that the physical altercation involved multiple suspects, and reportedly involved weapons.
Upon arrival, the home’s resident, 29-year-old Roman Reyes, alleged that he returned home with 28-year-old Sophia Boe to find 27-year-old Nina Green inside his residence wielding a bat.
Reyes told officers that Green had damaged his bedroom door while attempting to hit him with the bat. At one point, Green allegedly struck Reyes in the elbow with the bat.
During the altercation, a 22-year-old female resident of the home alleged that Boe struck her in the face and head with a pipe wrench, causing damage and injury to her face and teeth. Boe also reportedly caused around $300 in damage to Green’s Ford Taurus which was parked at the scene.
Following further investigation, officers determined that there was probable cause to arrest both Boe and Green for their parts in the incident.
Boe was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and charged with felony 2nd degree assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony and criminal mischief.
Green was jailed and charged with felony 2nd degree domestic assault. Police say Green was in a prior relationship with Reyes.
The drug trade in North Platte and Central Nebraska took a big hit after 17 arrests were recently made for distribution of controlled substances.
The FBI along with the CODE Drug Task Force and the WING Drug Task force executed the arrest warrants this week. The individuals arrested are facing charges ranging from possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver to distribution of a controlled substance.
According to the FBI, those arrested include:
-Terry Sidie-North Platte
-William Hicks-North Platte
-Paul Swoboda-North Platte
-Timothy Caudillo-North Platte
-Marcello Vieyra-North Platte
-Aryan Perry-North Platte
-Esther Rivera-North Platte
-Randall Leeper-North Platte
-Timothy Leeper-North Platte
-Jamie Trujillo-North Platte
-Sean Heineman-North Platte
-James Pettry-North Platte
-June Westby-Paxton
-Melissa Bittner-Brule
-Jordan Davison-Ogallala
-Michael Catchings-Kearney
-Ashley Burow-Kearney
Many of those arrested have been federally indicted, while some are only facing state charges.
The arrests were made by the North Platte Police Department, Sidney Police Department, Ogallala Police Department, Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, United States Department of Homeland Security and the Nebraska State Patrol.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The federal government has given conditional approval to the first vaccine licensed to fight a deadly pig virus.
Porcine epidemic diarrhea has killed millions of baby pigs since it showed up in the United States last year and is partly responsible for recent increases in pork prices.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave conditional approval last week to a vaccine produced by Iowa-based Harrisvaccines. The vaccine is being used mostly to boost immunity in sows that have had the disease so they can better pass on antibodies to their young.
Company spokesman Joel Harris said Wednesday that one challenge is immunity to PED doesn’t seem to last like it does with many viruses. He says it might last only a few months.
Other companies also have been working on vaccines.
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A former superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol will help lead the state’s emergency management services.
Bryan Tuma will serve as assistant director of the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. He will replace Al Berndt, who is retiring after 14 y ears.
Tuma served as superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol from 2005 to 2011. He was commissioned into the Patrol in 1979.
Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, adjutant general of the Nebraska Military Department, made the appointment in his role as NEMA’s director. Bohac says Tuma’s experience will help ensure a smooth transition.
As the assistant director, Tuma will oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations and its response to state and federally declared disasters and emergencies.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A couple of Nebraska natural resources districts are taking advantage of high flows in the South Platte River to recharge the aquifer below.
