LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says Nebraska’s bullfrog season opens Aug. 15 and runs through Oct. 31.
Bullfrogs may be taken by hand, hand net or hook and line.
The commission says the bag limit is eight frogs per person. The frogs must measure 4½ inches from snout to vent or be released.
Lights may be used to catch them.
A valid Nebraska fishing permit is required to take bullfrogs.
North Platte, Neb. (NORTH PLATTE POST)– Hotel Pawnee also known as Pawnee Assisted Living of 221 E 5th St in North Platte received a complaint filled against them from the Office of the Attorney General of Nebraska filed at the Lincoln County District Court Thursday August 2nd.
According to the complaint Hotel Pawnee has been operating without workers compensation insurance coverage. With up to 34 people employed at the Hotel Pawnee they are in direct violation of the Nebraska’s Workers compensation Act.
Hotel Pawnee’s workers compensation insurance has been canceled as of November 26th of 2010. That’s a total of 613 days as of August 2nd that employees of the Hotel Pawnee have been without workers compensation insurance putting all employees in immediate risk if an employee were to be injured on the job. That employee would not receive any payment from the employer to cover medical bills. One employee within the 613 days has reported a work related injury.
On December 10th 2010 and once more on January 10 2011 the Workers Compensation Court asked Hotel Pawnee to provide business, employee and proof of workers compensation insurance.
As result of the absence of workers compensation insurance Hotel Pawnee is asked in the complaint by the AG not to run business in the state of Nebraska, also Hotel Pawnee must pay a penalty of $1,000 for each day it has operated without workers compensation insurance, totaling to over $600,000.
POOL A
Bridgeview Redbirds 7, BNGSA Angels 5
Angels 12, Trojanettes 1
1ST PLACE: Bridgeview Redbirds; 2ND: BNGSA Angels; 3RD: Angels; 4TH: Trojanettes
POOL B
Cubs Fastpitch Blue 6, Wisconsin Bandits Black 4
NORTH PLATTE JR. BELLES 4, Orland Park A’s BB 3
1ST PLACE: Cubs Fastpitch Blue; 2ND: Wisconsin Bandits Black; 3RD: JR BELLES; 4TH: Orland Park A’s BB
POOL C
Xplosion 14, Jr. Phoenix 5
Echoes Adrenaline 5, Frankfort Flames 2
1ST PLACE: Xplosion; 2ND: Jr. Phoenix; 3RD: Echoes Adrenaline; 4TH: Frankfort Flames
POOL D
Lake County Freedom 4, Wisconsin Bandits White 3
Plainfield Twisters 13, NORTH PLATTE EXPRESS 3
1ST PLACE: Lake County Freedom; 2ND: Wisconsin Bandits White; 3RD: Plainfield Twisters; 4TH: NP EXPRESS
POOL E
Worth Prospects 11, Lamont Sizzlers 8
QC Firebirds 13, Colorado Dirt Devils 0
1ST PLACE: Worth Prospects; 2ND: Lamont Sizzlers; 3RD: QC Firebirds; 4TH: Colorado Dirt Devils
POOL F
Naperville Diamonds Aces 11, Richmond Rockets 5
St. Louis Fusion “Kedroski” 17, NORTH PLATTE SENSATIONS 4
1ST PLACE: Naperville Diamonds Aces; 2ND: Richmond Rockets; 3RD: St. Louis Fusion “Kedroski”; 4TH: NP SENSATIONS
POOL G
St. Peter’s Royal 8, St. Louis Fusion “Goff” 7
Orland Park A’s FY 9, St. Peter’s Royal 4
CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET (click to enlarge)
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ELMIRA, N.Y. (AP) — Communities around the Northeast are cleaning up after strong thunderstorms swept from Ohio into upstate New York, knocking out power to tens of thousands and
leaving at least two people dead.In New York City, the storm is blamed for killing a 61-year-old man who was struck by collapsing scaffolding outside a Brooklyn church. Police say lighting brought bricks down onto the scaffolding. A woman in Pennsylvania was killed by a tree felled by Thursday’s powerful storms.
A state of emergency and curfew remains in effect in Elmira, N.Y., as crews continue clearing trees and repairing power lines that were brought down by a possible tornado.
The storms temporarily shut down operations at the annual Ohio State Fair in Columbus.
There’s a chance of more storms around the region on Friday.
SIDNEY, Neb. (AP) — Cabela’s Inc. reported a 56 percent jump in second-quarter earnings as retail sales of outdoor gear and sporting goods improved significantly and online and catalog sales got slightly better.
The Sidney, Neb., company said Thursday that it generated $33.9 million net income, or 47 cents per share. That’s up from $21.7 million, or 31 cents per share.
Cabela’s revenue grew nearly 12 percent to $627.3 million in the quarter.
Cabela’s CEO Tommy Millner says retail revenue growth was particularly encouraging. And sales at comparable stores increased 4.7 percent.
Millner says he’s optimistic about 2012 and 2013, so the company is accelerating its retail store expansion plans.
Cabela’s said Thursday that it plans to open a store in Saginaw, Mich., in 2013 and open another store in Anchorage, Ala., in 2014.
(NORTH PLATTE)-At the Rotary Meeting Wednesday July 25th Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ryan Purdy, President had time to to speak about
the improvements with the Mid-Plains Community College campus locations including the North Platte location.
They are focusing and studying on expanding the image and awareness of Mid-Plains Community College for all locations. A new website for the college is also a point of interest Purdy pointed out. Communication is a factor they are working on with strategic planning.
Purdy was excited to announce the new programs, and program expansions in the works like Sports Management, Athletic Management, and Non-Profit Management.
Purdy also mentioned the Ribbon Cutting date for the North Platte campus to be August 22nd.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — An 88-year-old Nebraska woman died after her speeding minivan smashed into a pickup truck leaving a driveway.
Lincoln Police Capt. Jim Davidsaver said that a medical problem may have contributed to the crash that killed Flossie Bonnell.
Davidsaver says Bonnell sideswiped a car and sped north on 70th Street at a high speed before hitting the truck as it pulled out of Lincoln East High’s parking lot.
Witnesses told police the van may have been driving as fast as 60 mph beforehand.
The two people in the truck were injured, but were expected to be OK.
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Carolina Faudoa Saenz, 72, of Lexington, formerly of Chihuahua, Mexico, died July 16, 2012, at her home in Lexington. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3 p.m., today, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with the Rev. Jorge Canela officiating. Burial will be at Cementerio Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico, at a later date. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time at the church on Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to the family. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to the family through reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
SUMMER JAM CONCERT featuring HEAR ME OUT & RASCAL! Friday, July 20….8-11pm Sutherland Baseball Field Tickets $8.00 Proceeds go to Sutherland Community Action Team Concessions available
