Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind between 15 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southeast wind between 5 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 8 mph increasing to between 19 and 22 mph. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southeast wind 19 to 22 mph decreasing to between 8 and 11 mph. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 19 and 22 mph. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

 

 

 

 

The city and county receive numerous reports of people not being safe and obeying local laws while they ride bicycles in North Platte and Lincoln County. Remember, if you ride on a public street, road or highway you must obey all local laws as if you were in a motor vehicle. Running stopsigns is not only dangerous but it is one of the most reported violations.

Nebraska State Statute 60-6314 requires all bicyclists to follow the same rules of the road as a motor vehicle.

Bicycle Safety Tips

Bicycle Safety Tips
	OBEY TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS – Bicycles must drive like other vehicles if they are to be taken seriously by motorists.		NEVER RIDE WITH HEADPHONES; WEAR A HELMET – Always wear a helmet. Never wear a headphone while riding a bike.
	NEVER RIDE AGAINST TRAFFIC – Motorists aren’t looking for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the road. State law and common sense require that bicyclists drive like other vehicles.		HAND SIGNALS – Hand signals tell motorists and pedestrians what you intend to do. Signal as a matter of law, of courtesy, and of self-protection.
	DON’T WEAVE BETWEEN PARKED CARS – Don’t ride out to the curb between parked cars unless they are far apart. Motorists may not see you when you try to move back into traffic.		RIDE IN MIDDLE OF LANE IN SLOW TRAFFIC – Get in the middle of the lane at busy intersections and whenever you are moving at the same speed as traffic.
	FOLLOW LANE MARKINGS – Don’t turn left from the right lane. Don’t go straight in a lane marked “right-turn only.”		CHOOSE THE BEST WAY TO TURN LEFT – 2 Choices: (1) Like an auto: signal move into the left turn lane and turn left. (2) Like a pedestrian: ride straight to the far side crosswalk. Walk your bike across.
	DON’T PASS ON THE RIGHT – Motorists may not look for or see a bicycle passing on the right. Learn to scan the road behind you while riding. Look back over your shoulder without swerving, or use a rear-view mirror.		MAKE EYE CONTACT WITH DRIVERS – Assume that other drivers don’t see you until you are sure that they do. Eye contact is important with any driver which might pose a threat to your safety.
	SCAN THE ROAD BEHIND – Learn to look back over your shoulder without losing your balance or swerving. Some riders use rear-view mirrors.		AVOID ROAD HAZARDS – Watch out for parallel-slat sewer grates, gravel, ice, or debris. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.
	KEEP BOTH HANDS READY TO BRAKE – You may not stop in time if you brake one-handed. Allow extra distance for stopping in the rain, since breaks are less efficient when wet.		USE LIGHTS AT NIGHT – The law requires a white headlight (visible from at least 500 feet ahead) and a rear reflector or taillight (visible up to 300 feet from behind).
	DRESS APPROPRIATELY – In rain wear a pancho or waterproof suit. Dress in layers so, you can adjust to temperature changes. Wear a sturdy helmet to protect your head. Wear bright colored clothing.		KEEP BIKE IN GOOD REPAIR – Adjust your bike to fit you and keep it working properly. Check brakes and tires regularly. Routine maintenance is simple and you can learn to do it yourself.

 

-Bicyclists in North Platte shall yield to pedestrians when riding on the sidewalk.

-In the downtown district bicycles are not allowed on the sidewalks.

From Deb Collins / NSP

Just after 11: 00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, a trooper stopped an eastbound 2004 Chevy minivan for failure to signal on Interstate 80 in Buffalo County, near the Elm Creek interchange. The trooper was given consent to search the vehicle. The search led to the seizure of 34.2 lbs of marijuana. The marijuana was located in two hidden compartments in the roof of the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle, Juan J. Moreno, 29, Hanover Park, IL, and a passenger in the vehicle, Jorge Gomez, 28, Lyons, IL, were both lodged in the Buffalo County Jail, each on a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.

Just before 6:00 a.m., Friday, May 11, a trooper stopped an eastbound 2005 Lexus ES 330 for failure to signal, four miles east of Syracuse on Highway 2.  The trooper was given consent to search the vehicle. The search led to the seizure of 4.8 lbs of cocaine.  The drugs were located in a compartment under the rear-seat of the vehicle.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, Juan Miguel Mendez Velazquez, 35, Tijuana, Mexico was lodge in the Otoe County Jail on a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver

(GRAND ISLAND, NE) Deb Collins / NSP Public Information Coordinator

Family, friends, fellow officers, and the public gathered at the Memorial to pay tribute to the fallen and to recognize the service and sacrifice of all law enforcement officers.

State and local dignitaries were on hand to pay their respects. Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy provided opening remarks. Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican was the keynote speaker. Chief Justice Heavican was Lancaster County Attorney in 1987 when Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff Craig Dodge, was killed in the line of duty. 2012 marks the 25^th anniversary of Deputy Dodge’s death. Remarks were also provided by Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner.

The ceremony included the addition of two names to the Memorial. Lancaster County Sheriff’s Deputy William Johnson died of a heart attack in March 1959, while transporting a prisoner.  U.S. Park Police Officer Julie A. Weir was killed in a car crash near Kearney in February 2011. Officer Weir was moving to a new duty station at the time of the crash.  There are now 134 officers whose names are engraved on the Memorial’s granite panels.

The Nebraska ceremony was held as part of National Police Week May 13-19, 2012. Dedicated during National Police Week in 2009, the $400,000 Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial was paid for through the generosity of private donations. For more information on the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial and how you can contribute to its upkeep, visit the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Committee website at < http://www.nememorial.org >

7-DAY FORECAST

• Today  Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
• Tonight  Clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.
• Tuesday  Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
• Tuesday Night  Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 8 mph.
• Wednesday  Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
• Wednesday Night  A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Thursday  A slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Thursday Night  Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
• Friday  Sunny, with a high near 90.

MINDEN, Neb. (AP) — Parents in Kearney County are being warned of a man trying to lure children into his vehicle.

A joint letter issued Thursday by guidance counselors at Hildreth-Wilcox Public Schools and Axtell Community School warns parents of recent reports of a suspicious man trying to lure children. The incidents were reported within a 30-mile radius of the public schools.

The letter, obtained by a local TV station urges parents to talk to their children about “stranger danger.”

The Kearney County sheriff’s office says it expects to release information on the incidents this week.

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Information from: http://www.nebraska.tv