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Bad Weather Cited in Fatal Custer County Crash

Posted on March 19, 2014

(AP) — Bad weather has been cited in a fatal collision on a rural state highway in central Nebraska.

The accident occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday, about six miles north of the Dawson-Custer county line on Nebraska Highway 47.

Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond says 57-year-old Glenn Smith died after his pickup collided with a sport utility vehicle driven by William Warren. Smith lived in Gothenburg.

Osmond said Wednesday that Warren, of Arnold, was taken to a hospital for treatment of facial cuts and other minor injuries.

Osmond says driving on the highway was hazardous because a winter storm had made the roadway slick and the visibility poor.

NP Police Investigating Death of Lincoln County Inmate

Posted on March 19, 2014March 19, 2014

The North Platte Police Department is investigating the death of an inmate at the Lincoln County Detention Center from an apparent heart attack.

According to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy, Roland Kramer, at around 10:15 p.m. on March 17, an inmate, 43-year-old Harry Stately, began complaining of chest pains.

Kramer said detention officers immediately offered first-aid and transported Stately to Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Stately was released from custody and transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, where he died.

Stately was being held for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.

Lincoln County Attorney Rebecca Harling ordered an autopsy, and the NPPD was contacted to conduct an independent investigation which is still ongoing.

‘Construction Connection’ to Benefit NP Homeless Shelter

Posted on March 19, 2014March 19, 2014

The Connection Homeless Shelter in North Platte is expanding and making improvements thanks to the support of the community.

With their new Thrift Connection location at 5th and Walnut up and running, the former location at 6th and Walnut was left empty.

Connection Executive Director, Neal Criddle, saw an opportunity that would increase funding for the Connection and provide a needed service to the community, which led to the creation of The Construction Connection.

The Construction Connection sells slightly-used, discontinued or unneeded remodeling materials that are still in good, useable condition.

“Sales are coming in for the few items that have been donated, but the potential is huge with the help of the community,” said Connection Board member Olivia Brown.

The Board of Directors is asking residents to donate unused wood, hardware, faucets, cupboards, tile or any items that could be used to remodel or upgrade a home.

Brown said the Board is planning to hold grand opening sometime in April.

The Construction Connection is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In addition to the Construction Connection, the shelter was also recently able to upgrade some of their computer equipment.

Thanks to a grant and donations, officials say they were able to upgrade one computer in the classroom that is used by residents to search for jobs, write resumes and stay in contact with friends and family.

They also purchased a new computer for the front office that will allow for better, more accurate record keeping.

If you are interested in supporting the mission of the Connection, contact the shelter at 308-532-5050.

NPPD Crime Log (3/18-3/19)

Posted on March 19, 2014

Courtesy of the North Platte Police Department

03/18/2014