Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a North Platte man on suspicion of several charges related to a search for two fugitives in January.

Tyler Corbit, 30, of North Platte, was arrested Tuesday on five felony charges related to aiding and abetting. Investigators discovered that Corbit had assisted his brothers, Chris Corbit and Jeremy Bailey, as they were being sought by law enforcement in multiple states in early January.

The two men were wanted in connection with a homicide investigation being conducted by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office in California. They traveled to Nebraska, prompting NSP to issue an alert to the public on January 5 to avoid contact with them and report any sightings to 911.

Bailey and Chris Corbit then fled Nebraska. The two fugitives were found and arrested in Utah by the Utah Highway Patrol.

Tyler Corbit was arrested Tuesday in North Platte and lodged in Lincoln County Jail.

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 </figure>News ReleaseInvestigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a North Platte man on suspicion of several charges related to a search for two fugitives in January.Tyler Corbit, 30, of North Platte, was arrested Tuesday on five felony charges related to aiding and abetting. Investigators discovered that Corbit had assisted his brothers, Chris Corbit and Jeremy Bailey, as they were being sought by law enforcement in multiple states in early January.The two men were wanted in connection with a homicide investigation being conducted by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office in California. They traveled to Nebraska, prompting NSP to issue an alert to the public on January 5 to avoid contact with them and report any sightings to 911.Bailey and Chris Corbit then fled Nebraska. The two fugitives were found and arrested in Utah by the Utah Highway Patrol.Tyler Corbit was arrested Tuesday in North Platte and lodged in Lincoln County Jail.###

North Platte man accused of aiding fugitive homicide suspects

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The latest attempt to lower property taxes in Nebraska faced an uncertain future Wednesday as lawmakers squabbled over whether it would hurt K-12 public schools that rely heavily on the revenue.

Lawmakers debated the measure for nearly three hours but failed to reach a vote before they adjourned for the day.

A leading supporter, Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, of Omaha, said she believes she has enough votes to pass the complex bill but cautioned that lawmakers need more time to discuss and understand everything it does.

She said she expects intense lobbying of lawmakers from school districts that oppose the bill and from farm, business and taxpayer advocates who want to see it pass. Lawmakers will resume debate Thursday morning.

"There's going to be a lot of arm-twisting between now and 9 a.m. tomorrow," Linehan said.

Gov. Pete Ricketts has said he generally supports the bill and clashed publicly with school lobbyists who are fighting it. The Republican governor recently referred to Nebraska's public schools as "government schools," echoing a line from President Donald Trump's State of the Union in which the president criticized "failing government schools."

The Nebraska bill seeks to lower local property taxes by boosting state aid for public K-12 schools and redistributing it so that smaller, rural schools get a larger share. All districts would see an increase because the total amount of aid would rise by about $520 million over three years. But school officials have said they don't trust lawmakers to maintain state funding in tight budget years.

The bill would also reduce the percentage of home, business and agricultural land value that schools are allowed to tax. After a three-year phase-in, schools would only be allowed to tax 87% of the value of homes and businesses, down from the current 100%. They'd only be able to tax 55% of the value of farm and ranch land, down from 75% currently. Property owners, as a result, would pay taxes on a smaller portion of their property's value.

It would also tighten limits on school spending growth and their taxing power, drawing objections from many districts. New levy caps would allow schools to collect the same amount of money they received in the previous year, plus inflation and the value of any new homes or businesses. Overriding the levy would require voter approval.

Senators offered mixed reviews of the proposal. Some argued that it would hold K-12 public schools accountable while shifting more of the cost onto the state and off of local property taxpayers.

"It would be irresponsible of us to inject hundreds of millions of additional state dollars into K-12 education and not try to ensure that the money goes toward property tax relief," said Sen. Tom Briese, an Albion farmer.

But Sen. Sue Crawford, of Bellevue, said she still has concerns that the bill could shortchange schools over the long term.

"I don't believe we're there yet," she said.

Sen. Steve Lathrop, of Omaha, said he'd like to see a measure that's offers "sustainable, realistic property tax relief," but he doesn't see the current bill achieving that goal.

"The fact that everyone wants property tax relief doesn't make this the right vehicle to accomplish it," he said.

Sen. Ernie Chambers, of Omaha, was more blunt: "This bill is not going anywhere," he said.

By GRANT SCHULTE-Associated PressLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The latest attempt to lower property taxes in Nebraska faced an uncertain future Wednesday as lawmakers squabbled over whether it would hurt K-12 public schools that rely heavily on the revenue.Lawmakers debated the measure for nearly three hours but failed to reach a vote before they adjourned for the day.A leading supporter, Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, of Omaha, said she believes she has enough votes to pass the complex bill but cautioned that lawmakers need more time to discuss and understand everything it does.She said she expects intense lobbying of lawmakers from school districts that oppose the bill and from farm, business and taxpayer advocates who want to see it pass. Lawmakers will resume debate Thursday morning."There's going to be a lot of arm-twisting between now and 9 a.m. tomorrow," Linehan said.Gov. Pete Ricketts has said he generally supports the bill and clashed publicly with school lobbyists who are fighting it. The Republican governor recently referred to Nebraska's public schools as "government schools," echoing a line from President Donald Trump's State of the Union in which the president criticized "failing government schools."The Nebraska bill seeks to lower local property taxes by boosting state aid for public K-12 schools and redistributing it so that smaller, rural schools get a larger share. All districts would see an increase because the total amount of aid would rise by about $520 million over three years. But school officials have said they don't trust lawmakers to maintain state funding in tight budget years.The bill would also reduce the percentage of home, business and agricultural land value that schools are allowed to tax. After a three-year phase-in, schools would only be allowed to tax 87% of the value of homes and businesses, down from the current 100%. They'd only be able to tax 55% of the value of farm and ranch land, down from 75% currently. Property owners, as a result, would pay taxes on a smaller portion of their property's value.It would also tighten limits on school spending growth and their taxing power, drawing objections from many districts. New levy caps would allow schools to collect the same amount of money they received in the previous year, plus inflation and the value of any new homes or businesses. Overriding the levy would require voter approval.Senators offered mixed reviews of the proposal. Some argued that it would hold K-12 public schools accountable while shifting more of the cost onto the state and off of local property taxpayers."It would be irresponsible of us to inject hundreds of millions of additional state dollars into K-12 education and not try to ensure that the money goes toward property tax relief," said Sen. Tom Briese, an Albion farmer.But Sen. Sue Crawford, of Bellevue, said she still has concerns that the bill could shortchange schools over the long term."I don't believe we're there yet," she said.Sen. Steve Lathrop, of Omaha, said he'd like to see a measure that's offers "sustainable, realistic property tax relief," but he doesn't see the current bill achieving that goal."The fact that everyone wants property tax relief doesn't make this the right vehicle to accomplish it," he said.Sen. Ernie Chambers, of Omaha, was more blunt: "This bill is not going anywhere," he said.

Property tax measure faces uncertain future in Nebraska

WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $10.7 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants to 18 airports in Nebraska. This investment in Nebraska’s airports is part of a&nbsp;$520.5 million&nbsp;national investment in America’s airports that was announced today by Secretary Chao.

“This $520.5 million in federal support to airports across the country will help to keep our nation’s airports in good shape and make air travel a better experience for passengers,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a historic&nbsp;$11.42 billion&nbsp;in more than two thousand American airports across the United States for safety and infrastructure improvements since January 2017.

The airports receiving Airport Improvement Program grants in Nebraska include:

The Administration not only supports infrastructure through funding – it is making it possible to deliver these much-needed improvements more quickly. The Department is working hard to streamline the approval process, cut unnecessary red tape and reduce unnecessary, duplicative regulations that do not contribute to safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;

These investments and reforms are especially timely because the U.S. economy is surging. Employers have added more than&nbsp;7 million&nbsp;jobs since January 2017. To kick off the new decade, a robust 225,000 American jobs were added in January 2020 and the unemployment rate is still a remarkable&nbsp;3.6 percent—the&nbsp;lowest in 50 years.

Aviation is an important part of that growth. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. civil aviation supports more than&nbsp;5%&nbsp;of U.S. gross domestic product;&nbsp;$1.6 trillion&nbsp;in economic activity; and nearly&nbsp;11 million&nbsp;jobs.

“America’s airports provide a gateway to the world for our citizens while at the same time delivering first impressions of the United States to visitors from abroad,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “It’s in our national interest to make them the crown jewel in our transportation system. The Airport Improvement Program allows us to do just that.”

WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $10.7 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants to 18 airports in Nebraska. This investment in Nebraska’s airports is part of a&nbsp;$520.5 million&nbsp;national investment in America’s airports that was announced today by Secretary Chao.“This $520.5 million in federal support to airports across the country will help to keep our nation’s airports in good shape and make air travel a better experience for passengers,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a historic&nbsp;$11.42 billion&nbsp;in more than two thousand American airports across the United States for safety and infrastructure improvements since January 2017.The airports receiving Airport Improvement Program grants in Nebraska include:<ol>
 <li>Albion Municipal Airport—$236,700 to fund runway surface and joint sealing.</li><li>Alma Municipal Airport—$558,802 to fund taxiway construction.</li><li>Blair Municipal Airport – $750,000 to fund parking lot improvements and to build an access road.</li><li>Cram Field—$229,500 to fund the installation of navigational aids.</li><li>Central City Municipal Airport/Larry Reineke Field—$380,052 to fund taxiway lighting and navigational aids.</li><li>Cozad Municipal Airport—$479,566 to fund apron rehabilitation.</li><li>Fairbury Municipal Airport – $345,000 to fund the sealing of runway pavement surface and joints.</li><li>Hartington Municipal Airport/Bud Becker Field—$549,000 to fund runway rehabilitation.</li><li>Hebron Municipal Airport—$315,000 to fund the sealing of apron pavement surface and joints, plus the sealing of taxiway pavement.</li><li>Brewster Field—$292,500 to fund the sealing of runway pavement surface and joints.</li><li>Jim Kelly Field—$600,000 to fund the sealing of apron, runway and taxiway pavement surface and joints.</li><li>Lincoln—$360,000 to buy snow removal equipment and $450,000 to update the Airport Master Plan.</li><li>Nebraska City Municipal – $463,500 to fund the sealing of runway pavement surface and joints.</li><li>North Platte Regional Airport/Lee Bird Field—$285,000 to fund an update to the Airport Master Plan Study.</li><li>Searle Field—$600,000 to fund the building and/or improvements to a hangar.</li><li>The O’Neill Municipal – John L. Baker Field—$300,000 to fund construction of a taxiway.</li><li>Miller Field—$572,017 to fund the reconstruction of a runway.</li><li>Wayne Municipal/Stan Morris Field—$2,950,000 to fund the construction of a taxiway.</li>
 </ol>The Administration not only supports infrastructure through funding – it is making it possible to deliver these much-needed improvements more quickly. The Department is working hard to streamline the approval process, cut unnecessary red tape and reduce unnecessary, duplicative regulations that do not contribute to safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;These investments and reforms are especially timely because the U.S. economy is surging. Employers have added more than&nbsp;7 million&nbsp;jobs since January 2017. To kick off the new decade, a robust 225,000 American jobs were added in January 2020 and the unemployment rate is still a remarkable&nbsp;3.6 percent—the&nbsp;lowest in 50 years.Aviation is an important part of that growth. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. civil aviation supports more than&nbsp;5%&nbsp;of U.S. gross domestic product;&nbsp;$1.6 trillion&nbsp;in economic activity; and nearly&nbsp;11 million&nbsp;jobs.“America’s airports provide a gateway to the world for our citizens while at the same time delivering first impressions of the United States to visitors from abroad,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “It’s in our national interest to make them the crown jewel in our transportation system. The Airport Improvement Program allows us to do just that.”

North Platte Airport among those receiving federal money for safety and infrastructure

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Mayor Dwight Livingston announced
today that the City of North Platte has elected to extend the
application deadline for potential candidates to fill the position of
retiring City Administrator Jim Hawks to 5:00 p.m. Central Time on
March 2, 2020.  


In
order to promote a uniform review of the applicants, Mayor Dwight
Livingston also mentioned that all candidates who have presently
applied have now been asked to complete the City’s Employment
Application form which may be obtained from the Mayor’s office or
found online on the City’s website.

The
Mayor further clarified that his ad
hoc Committee to
review all applications and then recommend three final candidates to
the City Council Committee will consist of the Mayor, City Council
President Jim Nisley, Current City Administrator Jim Hawks and the
City’s Chief Legal Counsel, Terry Waite.

News Release<figure>
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 </figure>NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Mayor Dwight Livingston announced
today that the City of North Platte has elected to extend the
application deadline for potential candidates to fill the position of
retiring City Administrator Jim Hawks to 5:00 p.m. Central Time on
March 2, 2020. 
In
order to promote a uniform review of the applicants, Mayor Dwight
Livingston also mentioned that all candidates who have presently
applied have now been asked to complete the City’s Employment
Application form which may be obtained from the Mayor’s office or
found online on the City’s website.The
Mayor further clarified that his ad
hoc Committee to
review all applications and then recommend three final candidates to
the City Council Committee will consist of the Mayor, City Council
President Jim Nisley, Current City Administrator Jim Hawks and the
City’s Chief Legal Counsel, Terry Waite.

North Platte officials extend deadline for City Administrator applications

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Up to 6 inches of snow could make travel treacherous in much of Nebraska and northwest Iowa on Wednesday and overnight, forecasters said.

The highest totals were expected along the U.S. Highway 20 corridor, with lesser amounts to the south, according to a National Weather Service advisory.

The snowfall is expected to end overnight, and sunny skies with temperatures hovering around 30 were expected Thursday, the service said.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Up to 6 inches of snow could make travel treacherous in much of Nebraska and northwest Iowa on Wednesday and overnight, forecasters said.The highest totals were expected along the U.S. Highway 20 corridor, with lesser amounts to the south, according to a National Weather Service advisory.The snowfall is expected to end overnight, and sunny skies with temperatures hovering around 30 were expected Thursday, the service said.

Forecasters say snowfall poses hazard in much of Nebraska

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A 30-year-old South Dakota man is facing allegations in Lincoln County that he assaulted North Platte police officers, amongst other charges.

On February 16, at around 3:42 pm, officers were advised that a stolen vehicle from South Dakota had been located via GPS, and was believed to be parked in the 1000 block of West 5th Street, in North Platte.

Officers located the vehicle and verified that it had been reported stolen. They made contact with Michael Lappegard, of Marion, South Dakota, who was in the driver's seat of the vehicle.

As officers removed Lappegard from the vehicle, he allegedly refused to comply with any of the officers' commands and began to scuffle with the officers.

Once subdued, Lappegard was complaining of pain and an ambulance was called. Lappegard was checked out and cleared for confinement by Great Plains Health emergency room personnel.

According to police, as officers attempted to reload Lappegard into a cruiser, he again began resisting and scuffling with officers. He was eventually transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center, where police say he began scuffling with Lincoln County Sheriff's Office jail personnel.

In the end, Lappegard was jailed on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of 3rd-degree assault on a police officer, two counts of resisting arrest, possession of Trazadone, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police say two officers were treated for minor injuries they sustained in the incident.

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 </figure>NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A 30-year-old South Dakota man is facing allegations in Lincoln County that he assaulted North Platte police officers, amongst other charges.On February 16, at around 3:42 pm, officers were advised that a stolen vehicle from South Dakota had been located via GPS, and was believed to be parked in the 1000 block of West 5th Street, in North Platte.Officers located the vehicle and verified that it had been reported stolen. They made contact with Michael Lappegard, of Marion, South Dakota, who was in the driver's seat of the vehicle.As officers removed Lappegard from the vehicle, he allegedly refused to comply with any of the officers' commands and began to scuffle with the officers.Once subdued, Lappegard was complaining of pain and an ambulance was called. Lappegard was checked out and cleared for confinement by Great Plains Health emergency room personnel.According to police, as officers attempted to reload Lappegard into a cruiser, he again began resisting and scuffling with officers. He was eventually transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center, where police say he began scuffling with Lincoln County Sheriff's Office jail personnel.In the end, Lappegard was jailed on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of 3rd-degree assault on a police officer, two counts of resisting arrest, possession of Trazadone, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.Police say two officers were treated for minor injuries they sustained in the incident.

South Dakota man accused of assaulting NP officers, possessing stolen vehicle

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Almost half of the Nebraska State Student Nurses Association board is now made up of Mid-Plains Community College nursing students. Five MPCC students were elected to the board during the NSSNA state convention Feb. 8 in Omaha.

Pictured front row, left to right: Alexandra Varney, communications director and Lexi Sandoz, community service director, both of North Platte. Pictured back row, left to right: Antonia Villani, image of nursing director, of Frederick, Colo.; Roseanna Vapenik, nominations director, of Wauneta and Mara Wardyn, student advisor, of North Platte.

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 </figure>By Heather Johnson-MPCCNORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Almost half of the Nebraska State Student Nurses Association board is now made up of Mid-Plains Community College nursing students. Five MPCC students were elected to the board during the NSSNA state convention Feb. 8 in Omaha.Pictured front row, left to right: Alexandra Varney, communications director and Lexi Sandoz, community service director, both of North Platte. Pictured back row, left to right: Antonia Villani, image of nursing director, of Frederick, Colo.; Roseanna Vapenik, nominations director, of Wauneta and Mara Wardyn, student advisor, of North Platte.

MPCC nursing students elected to state board

LINCOLN, Neb. – Safety is always paramount when ice-fishing in Nebraska. Safe, fishable ice can disappear quickly during February or March.

Daryl Bauer, fisheries outreach program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has the following tips for safe late-season ice-fishing:

-- Ice gets thinnest and worse near shore first, especially in areas exposed to the afternoon sun. Be especially careful when you start seeing weak ice in those areas.

-- Four-inch-thick ice may be fine for early in the season, but it may not be enough late in the season. Use a spud bar to check ice thickness and hardness.

-- Be careful around objects, such as logs, standing trees or rocks. Anything that might absorb more warmth from the sun can result in weaker ice adjacent to it.

-- Check ice conditions throughout the day with a spud bar. On a warm day on late ice, conditions can change by the hour, and that especially is true if the wind is blowing.

-- Be careful about getting on the ice early in the day, then fishing all day. After a warm day you might find it hard to get off the ice where it was no problem first thing in the morning.

-- Other than a spud bar, have other safety gear, such as ice picks, close at hand. Fishing late ice with a partner is recommended.

“There will come a day, maybe even a time during a day, when you just have to walk away from the ice, so be safe,” Bauer said.

On the other hand, Bauer said late-season ice-fishing can be quite productive.

-- Water temperatures under late, thawing ice are surprisingly warm. That spurs fish feeding activity as fish often begin moving toward shallow water to find prey.

-- Walleyes, northern pike and yellow perch will move toward spawning areas in shallower water at late ice.

-- Fish are more likely to suspend under late ice, partly because of warming water but also because of the presence of prey higher in the water column.

-- Active fish mean you can use bigger baits, faster, more aggressive presentations and get more bites. But always cover water.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Safety is always paramount when ice-fishing in Nebraska. Safe, fishable ice can disappear quickly during February or March.Daryl Bauer, fisheries outreach program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has the following tips for safe late-season ice-fishing:-- Ice gets thinnest and worse near shore first, especially in areas exposed to the afternoon sun. Be especially careful when you start seeing weak ice in those areas.-- Four-inch-thick ice may be fine for early in the season, but it may not be enough late in the season. Use a spud bar to check ice thickness and hardness.-- Be careful around objects, such as logs, standing trees or rocks. Anything that might absorb more warmth from the sun can result in weaker ice adjacent to it.-- Check ice conditions throughout the day with a spud bar. On a warm day on late ice, conditions can change by the hour, and that especially is true if the wind is blowing.-- Be careful about getting on the ice early in the day, then fishing all day. After a warm day you might find it hard to get off the ice where it was no problem first thing in the morning.-- Other than a spud bar, have other safety gear, such as ice picks, close at hand. Fishing late ice with a partner is recommended.“There will come a day, maybe even a time during a day, when you just have to walk away from the ice, so be safe,” Bauer said.On the other hand, Bauer said late-season ice-fishing can be quite productive.-- Water temperatures under late, thawing ice are surprisingly warm. That spurs fish feeding activity as fish often begin moving toward shallow water to find prey.-- Walleyes, northern pike and yellow perch will move toward spawning areas in shallower water at late ice.-- Fish are more likely to suspend under late ice, partly because of warming water but also because of the presence of prey higher in the water column.-- Active fish mean you can use bigger baits, faster, more aggressive presentations and get more bites. But always cover water.

Tips for safe, successful late-season ice-fishing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Of all places, why are 13 people potentially exposed to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/c346a89eb737ef16859dbe9fdda43a62" target="_blank">a viral outbreak</a>&nbsp;being treated and observed in Omaha, Nebraska?

Because nearly 20 years ago, a few doctors, public health experts and officials realized that nearly no one was meeting a national need for such specialized care and figured, why not Omaha?

"We all wanted to build a better mousetrap," said Dr. Phil Smith, an infectious disease expert who led the effort to create the biocontainment unit at Nebraska Medical Center.

The biocontainment unit and an adjacent quarantine facility are suddenly a focus of attention because they're housing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0f0026db4e98f1588aed1b462e224f01" target="_blank">people evacuated from a cruise ship</a>&nbsp;in Japan. Nearly 60 more people potentially exposed to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6f7d691099b499bbf38fdfe7875126e0" target="_blank">the virus&nbsp;</a>are also biding their time in quarantine at a Nebraska National Guard base largely because of its proximity to the biocontainment unit, should those under observation develop symptoms needing treatment.

When doctors and officials came up with the idea of creating the unit in Omaha in the early 2000s, not everyone was on board.

"There were a number of skeptics who thought this was overkill," Smith said.

Back then, the biggest concern was anthrax attacks and severe acute respiratory syndrome, more commonly known as SARS. Smith said he and others were especially worried about health care workers infected while treating patients with SARS and wanted a place where staff could train more effectively and more safely treat patients during an outbreak.

They saw another advantage in being situated near the sprawling Offutt Air Force Base, given that the military typically would be part of the response to large-scale disease outbreaks.

The state health department supported the idea and offered some funding, and so did the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nebraska Medical Center ponied up enough space for five double rooms in a building with its own air-handling system.

The total cost was roughly $1 million, which Smith said "in modern terms is amazingly cheap."

Even after the CDC commissioned the center in 2005, some still questioned devoting so much space to the treatment of patients who might never arrive. Such criticism was largely quelled when the unit was used to effectively treat an American doctor infected with the deadly Ebola virus in 2014.

Earlier this year, the University of Nebraska Medical Center opened a 20-unit quarantine center within a block of the biocontainment unit, built at a cost of nearly $20 million. It's this center that is now housing a dozen people who were removed from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and flown back to the U.S.

Those people are isolated in individual rooms while being monitored for signs of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/784664fedb1221504fcd8c6faf14efe2" target="_blank">COVID-19.</a>

"They're very nice rooms," said Shelly Schwedhelm, a nurse and executive director of emergency management and biopreparedness at Nebraska Medicine, the health network that includes the Nebraska Medical Center. "They have Wi-Fi, they have TV, they've got a small refrigerator. Just a lot of the amenities you'd have if you were going to a hotel with a lot of engineering controls."

For now they can't leave the rooms, but Schwedhelm said it's possible they'll be allowed into the halls after more testing.

Seeing the focus on a center he and others dreamed up, Smith said he feels a great sense of pride.

"It vindicates all the work and the lobbying we had to do to keep the idea viable," he said.

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE-Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Of all places, why are 13 people potentially exposed to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/c346a89eb737ef16859dbe9fdda43a62" target="_blank">a viral outbreak</a>&nbsp;being treated and observed in Omaha, Nebraska?Because nearly 20 years ago, a few doctors, public health experts and officials realized that nearly no one was meeting a national need for such specialized care and figured, why not Omaha?"We all wanted to build a better mousetrap," said Dr. Phil Smith, an infectious disease expert who led the effort to create the biocontainment unit at Nebraska Medical Center.The biocontainment unit and an adjacent quarantine facility are suddenly a focus of attention because they're housing&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0f0026db4e98f1588aed1b462e224f01" target="_blank">people evacuated from a cruise ship</a>&nbsp;in Japan. Nearly 60 more people potentially exposed to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/6f7d691099b499bbf38fdfe7875126e0" target="_blank">the virus&nbsp;</a>are also biding their time in quarantine at a Nebraska National Guard base largely because of its proximity to the biocontainment unit, should those under observation develop symptoms needing treatment.When doctors and officials came up with the idea of creating the unit in Omaha in the early 2000s, not everyone was on board."There were a number of skeptics who thought this was overkill," Smith said.Back then, the biggest concern was anthrax attacks and severe acute respiratory syndrome, more commonly known as SARS. Smith said he and others were especially worried about health care workers infected while treating patients with SARS and wanted a place where staff could train more effectively and more safely treat patients during an outbreak.They saw another advantage in being situated near the sprawling Offutt Air Force Base, given that the military typically would be part of the response to large-scale disease outbreaks.The state health department supported the idea and offered some funding, and so did the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nebraska Medical Center ponied up enough space for five double rooms in a building with its own air-handling system.The total cost was roughly $1 million, which Smith said "in modern terms is amazingly cheap."Even after the CDC commissioned the center in 2005, some still questioned devoting so much space to the treatment of patients who might never arrive. Such criticism was largely quelled when the unit was used to effectively treat an American doctor infected with the deadly Ebola virus in 2014.Earlier this year, the University of Nebraska Medical Center opened a 20-unit quarantine center within a block of the biocontainment unit, built at a cost of nearly $20 million. It's this center that is now housing a dozen people who were removed from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and flown back to the U.S.Those people are isolated in individual rooms while being monitored for signs of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/784664fedb1221504fcd8c6faf14efe2" target="_blank">COVID-19.</a>"They're very nice rooms," said Shelly Schwedhelm, a nurse and executive director of emergency management and biopreparedness at Nebraska Medicine, the health network that includes the Nebraska Medical Center. "They have Wi-Fi, they have TV, they've got a small refrigerator. Just a lot of the amenities you'd have if you were going to a hotel with a lot of engineering controls."For now they can't leave the rooms, but Schwedhelm said it's possible they'll be allowed into the halls after more testing.Seeing the focus on a center he and others dreamed up, Smith said he feels a great sense of pride."It vindicates all the work and the lobbying we had to do to keep the idea viable," he said.

Why treat people exposed to virus in Omaha? Why not?

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska officials are looking to build new prison space to ease chronic overcrowding that's expected to worsen over time, the state corrections director announced Tuesday.

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Director Scott Frakes said he plans to seek more information about possible new construction projects. One idea is a facility built by a private developer and leased to Nebraska until the state eventually owns it.

"This is a first step to examine what options are out there," Frakes said in a statement. "We will be focusing on medium to maximum custody options in a location that has the population to support required staffing."

Frakes faced questions earlier this month from lawmakers who voiced concern that Nebraska's inmate population will continue growing and outpace the state's efforts to add more space.

Frakes said he doesn't yet know how much any new construction projects would cost.

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska officials are looking to build new prison space to ease chronic overcrowding that's expected to worsen over time, the state corrections director announced Tuesday.Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Director Scott Frakes said he plans to seek more information about possible new construction projects. One idea is a facility built by a private developer and leased to Nebraska until the state eventually owns it."This is a first step to examine what options are out there," Frakes said in a statement. "We will be focusing on medium to maximum custody options in a location that has the population to support required staffing."Frakes faced questions earlier this month from lawmakers who voiced concern that Nebraska's inmate population will continue growing and outpace the state's efforts to add more space.Frakes said he doesn't yet know how much any new construction projects would cost.

Nebraska eyes new prison projects to ease crowding

North Platte St. Patrick's 2020 Schedule: Week 1 @Doniphan-Trumbull Week 2 Hastings St. Cecilia Week 3 @Centura Week 4 Grand Island Central Catholic Week 5 @Bridgeport Week 6 Chase County Week 7 Gordon-Rushville Week 8 @Hershey Week 9 Valentine

North Platte St. Patrick's 2021 Schedule: Week 1 Doniphan-Trumbull Week 2 @Hastings St. Cecilia Week 3 Centura Week 4 @Grand Island Central Catholic Week 5 Bridgeport Week 6 @Chase County Week 7 @Gordon-Rushville Week 8 Hershey Week 9 @Valentine

North Platte St. Patrick's 2020 Schedule: Week 1 @Doniphan-Trumbull Week 2 Hastings St. Cecilia Week 3 @Centura Week 4 Grand Island Central Catholic Week 5 @Bridgeport Week 6 Chase County Week 7 Gordon-Rushville Week 8 @Hershey Week 9 ValentineNorth Platte St. Patrick's 2021 Schedule: Week 1 Doniphan-Trumbull Week 2 @Hastings St. Cecilia Week 3 Centura Week 4 @Grand Island Central Catholic Week 5 Bridgeport Week 6 @Chase County Week 7 @Gordon-Rushville Week 8 Hershey Week 9 @Valentine

NPSP Football: 2020 and 2021 schedules

NPHS has made the jump up to class A in all sports and will once again have a full Class A schedule. NPHS also had a slight division alignment and will face opponents they haven't seen in awhile:&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte 2020 Schedule: Week 1 @Aurora Week 2 Fremont Week 3 Kearney Week 4 @Lincoln North Star Week 5 @Lincoln Northeast Week 6 Creighton Preparatory School Week 7 @Lincoln East Week 8 Millard West Week 9 Columbus

North Platte 2021 Schedule: Week 1 Aurora Week 2 @Fremont Week 3 @Kearney Week 4 Lincoln North Star Week 5 Lincoln Northeast Week 6 @Creighton Preparatory School Week 7 Lincoln East Week 8 @Millard West Week 9 @Columbus

NPHS has made the jump up to class A in all sports and will once again have a full Class A schedule. NPHS also had a slight division alignment and will face opponents they haven't seen in awhile:&nbsp;&nbsp;North Platte 2020 Schedule: Week 1 @Aurora Week 2 Fremont Week 3 Kearney Week 4 @Lincoln North Star Week 5 @Lincoln Northeast Week 6 Creighton Preparatory School Week 7 @Lincoln East Week 8 Millard West Week 9 ColumbusNorth Platte 2021 Schedule: Week 1 Aurora Week 2 @Fremont Week 3 @Kearney Week 4 Lincoln North Star Week 5 Lincoln Northeast Week 6 @Creighton Preparatory School Week 7 Lincoln East Week 8 @Millard West Week 9 @Columbus

NPHS Football: 2020 and 2021 FULL SCHEDULES!

Host School:	Papillion-La Vista South

Director:	Jeremy VanAckeren/Brent Gehring

Site:	Papillion-La Vista High School

<h2>2019-2020 Wrestling District Assignments</h2>District A-1:Dates:	Feb 15, 2020Site:	Papillion LaVista South Host School:	Papillion-La Vista South Director:	Jeremy VanAckeren/Brent Gehring Schools Assigned:	Bellevue EastBellevue WestCreighton Preparatory SchoolElkhornLincoln NortheastMillard SouthOmaha BensonOmaha WestsidePapillion-LaVista SouthDistrict A-2:Dates:	Feb 15, 2020Site:	Grand Island Senior High Host School:	Grand Island Director:	Cindy Wells Schools Assigned:	Grand IslandGretnaLincoln North StarLincoln SouthwestNorth PlatteOmaha BurkeOmaha NorthSouth Sioux CityDistrict A-3:Dates:	Feb 15, 2020Site:	Papillion-La Vista High School Host School:	Papillion-La Vista Director:	Jason Ryan Schools Assigned:	ColumbusFremontMillard WestNorfolkOmaha BryanOmaha CentralOmaha NorthwestPapillion-LaVistaDistrict A-4:Dates:	Feb 15, 2020Site:	Lincoln East High Host School:	Lincoln East Director:	Zach Limbach Schools Assigned:	Elkhorn SouthKearneyLincoln EastLincoln HighLincoln Pius XLincoln SoutheastMillard NorthOmaha SouthDistrict B-1:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Bennington High School Host School:	Bennington Director:	Greg Lamberty Schools Assigned:	Ashland-GreenwoodAuburnAuroraBeatriceBenningtonBoys TownColumbus LakeviewFairburyNorrisOmaha Gross CatholicOmaha Skutt CatholicPlattsmouthDistrict B-2:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Blair High School Host School:	Blair Director:	Bubba Penas Schools Assigned:	Adams CentralBlairCreteHastingsNebraska CityO'NeillOmaha ConcordiaOmaha Roncalli CatholicPlatteviewSchuylerWaverlyYorkDistrict B-3:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Pierce High School Host School:	Pierce Director:	Darren Sindelar Schools Assigned:	ArlingtonCentral CityFalls CityMount Michael BenedictineNorthwestPierceRalstonSewardWahooWayneWest Point-BeemerDistrict B-4:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Western NE Community College Host School:	Scottsbluff Director:	David Hoxworth Schools Assigned:	AllianceChadronCozadGeringGothenburgHoldregeLexingtonMcCookMindenOgallalaScottsbluffSidneyDistrict C-1:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Malcolm Public Schools Host School:	Malcolm Director:	Jack Tarr/ Cole Gore Schools Assigned:	Archbishop BerganBishop NeumannCross County/OsceolaFillmore CentralFort CalhounHTRSHartington Cedar CatholicLincoln LutheranMalcolmNorfolk CatholicPoncaSyracuseTri CountyWinnebagoWood RiverYutanDistrict C-2:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	St. Paul High School Host School:	St. Paul Director:	Rick Peters Schools Assigned:	Battle CreekColumbus ScotusDavid CityDoniphan-TrumbullGibbonGrand Island Central CatholicJohnson County CentralLincoln ChristianLogan ViewLouisvilleLutheran High NortheastNorth Bend CentralShelby-Rising CitySouth Central Nebraska Unified District #5St. PaulTwin RiverDistrict C-3:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Oakland-Craig New Gym Host School:	Oakland-Craig Director:	Dallas Sweet Schools Assigned:	Aquinas CatholicBRLDBoone Central/Newman GroveCenturaConestogaCrofton/BloomfieldMadisonMilfordOakland-CraigQuad County NortheastRaymond CentralSuttonTekamah-HermanWakefield-AllenWilber-ClatoniaWisner-PilgerDistrict C-4:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Hershey High School Host School:	Hershey Director:	Greg Welch Schools Assigned:	AinsworthAmherstArcadia/Loup CityBridgeportBroken BowChase CountyGordon-RushvilleHersheyHi-LineKearney CatholicLoomis/BertrandMitchellOrdPerkins CountyRavennaValentineDistrict D-1:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Plainview High School Host School:	Plainview Director:	Robin Reed Schools Assigned:	ArapahoeBradyBurwellCambridgeClarkson-LeighCreightonElgin Public/Pope JohnElkhorn ValleyFullertonMeridianNeligh-OakdaleNiobrara/VerdigreOsmondPenderPlainviewScribner-SnyderSt. Mary'sSummerlandThayer CentralTwin LoupDistrict D-2:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Central Valley High School - Greeley, NE Host School:	Central Valley Director:	Randy Dutcher Schools Assigned:	AlmaAnselmo-MernaCedar BluffsCentennialCentral ValleyDorchesterEast ButlerFreemanFriendGuardian Angels Central CatholicHowells-DodgeNorth CentralOvertonPalmerPalmyraParkview ChristianRiversideSandhills ValleySouthwestStantonWinsideDistrict D-3:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	Southern Valley High School Host School:	Southern Valley Director:	Brandon Marquez Schools Assigned:	Ansley-LitchfieldAxtellElm CreekFranklinHarvardHastings St. CeciliaHigh Plains CommunityKenesawMaxwellNebraska ChristianPleasantonRed Cloud/Blue HillSheltonSouth Loup (Callaway/Arnold)SouthernSouthern ValleySumner-Eddyville-MillerSuperiorWeeping WaterWest HoltWilcox-HildrethDistrict D-4:Dates:	Feb 14, Feb 15, 2020Site:	McDaid Elementary School Host School:	North Platte St. Patrick's Director:	Mark Skillstad Schools Assigned:	Banner CountyBayardCrawfordDundy County StrattonGarden CountyHay SpringsHemingfordHitchcock CountyHyannisKimballLeytonMedicine ValleyMinatareMorrillMullenNorth Platte St. Patrick'sPaxtonSandhills/ThedfordSioux CountySutherlandWauneta-Palisade

2020 Wrestling district assignments

Story by Heather Johnson, NPCC Athletic communications

Katy Bartell, of Eustis, is the newest recruit for the North Platte Community College Knights Volleyball Team.

The 5-foot, five-inch senior has played hitter and setter for the Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] varsity volleyball team and has also been a hitter, setter and defensive specialist for club teams.

“We are excited to have Katy join our team as she has been a versatile player for her high school and club teams,” said Alexa McCall, NPCC head women’s volleyball coach. “We will look at her primarily as a DS, but her knowledge of all positions will definitely help her. She is quick, which will be an asset to her as well. We would like to welcome Katy to the Knight family.”

More information about the Knights volleyball team is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://npccknights.com/" target="_blank">npccknights.com/</a>.

Story by Heather Johnson, NPCC Athletic communicationsKaty Bartell, of Eustis, is the newest recruit for the North Platte Community College Knights Volleyball Team.The 5-foot, five-inch senior has played hitter and setter for the Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] varsity volleyball team and has also been a hitter, setter and defensive specialist for club teams.“We are excited to have Katy join our team as she has been a versatile player for her high school and club teams,” said Alexa McCall, NPCC head women’s volleyball coach. “We will look at her primarily as a DS, but her knowledge of all positions will definitely help her. She is quick, which will be an asset to her as well. We would like to welcome Katy to the Knight family.”More information about the Knights volleyball team is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://npccknights.com/" target="_blank">npccknights.com/</a>.

 Bartell signs with NPCC

Story by NU Athletic Communications

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. --&nbsp;The fourth-ranked Nebraska wrestling team won eight of 10 bouts, scoring bonus points in six matches, to win its fourth consecutive dual meet and defeat Indiana 35-6 at Wilkinson Hall on Sunday afternoon.The meet began at 141 pounds. No. 8&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6303">Chad Red Jr.</a>&nbsp;wasted no time against Eddie Bolivar, scoring a takedown seconds into the match. Bolivar escaped, but Red then scored a second takedown, earned nearfall points and recorded a pin, all in less than one minute of wrestling.No.16&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6302">Collin Purinton</a>&nbsp;(149) then faced No.14 Graham Rooks in the meet's lone match-up of ranked wrestlers. The two grapplers were scoreless after the first period. Purinton started the second period on top and Rooks was able to score a reversal. Purinton used two escapes to knot the score at two apiece, but Rooks was awarded the match-winning point when&nbsp;Purinton earned his second stalling warning of the match and the Hoosier grappler walked away a 3-2 winner.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

No.18&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6304">Peyton Robb</a>&nbsp;(157) scored a takedown and two nearfall points in the first period against Indiana senior Fernie Silva. The second period saw Robb add to his lead with points via escape and a stalling call on Silva. The redshirt freshman from Owatonna, Minn., finished strong for the Huskers, closing out a 9-1 major decision victory with a third-period takedown and a point for riding time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6307">Jake Silverstein</a>&nbsp;saw his first dual meet action of the season at 165 pounds. Squaring off against Hoosier junior Dillon Hoey, Silverstein notched a takedown and four nearfall points in the first period, but Hoey was able to get on the board with a reversal. Hoey scored a takedown and ran his riding time total to over two minutes in Period 2. Silverstein started Period 3 on top and Hoey again registered a reversal, making the score 8-6 in favor of Silverstein. Hoey allowed Silverstein to escape, looking for a takedown which would have effectively tied the bout 9-9, but Silverstein got in on a single-leg shot and scored a takedown to win the back-and-forth match by decision, 11-7&nbsp;

No. 6&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6296">Mikey Labriola</a>&nbsp;(174) scored a takedown less than five seconds into his bout with Diego Lemley and needed less than a minute to record the meet's second pin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

No. 11&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6311">Taylor Venz</a>&nbsp;(184) kept the Big Red momentum going after intermission, scoring seven points in the first period and eight points in the second to tally a 15-0 technical fall victory over Jacob Hinz.&nbsp;

No. 5&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6306">Eric Schultz</a>&nbsp;(197) scored takedowns in all three periods and netted nearfall points in Period 3 to earn an 18-6 major decision victory against Indiana freshman Nick Willham.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

No. 16&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6297">Christian Lance</a>&nbsp;(HWT), wrestling for the first time since Jan. 24 against Penn State, used a workman-like effort to make it two consecutive major decision victories for the Huskers. Lance scored one takedown in each of the first two periods before tallying two takedowns in the third period to defeat Jake Kliemola, 12-4.&nbsp;

<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6310">Alex Thomsen</a>&nbsp;(125) and Liam Cronin exchanged escapes and were tied 1-1 when Cronin scored the match's first takedown with less than one minute remaining in the third period. Cronin was tough on top for the remainder of the bout and won 4-1, adding an additional point with one minute and one second of riding time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

No. 14&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=41449">Ridge Lovett</a>&nbsp;(133) closed out the match with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over fellow freshman Cayden Rooks. Lovett, coming off a victory by pinfall on Friday, scored via a takedown in Period 1, an escape in Period 2 and added a point for riding time.&nbsp;

With the win, the Huskers move to 9-3 overall with a 4-3 mark in conference action while Indiana slips to 1-9 overall and 1-8 in the Big Ten.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Huskers will host their final home dual of the season when No. 22 Michigan (6-4, 5-2 Big Ten) comes to Lincoln on Friday, Feb. 14. The meet will begin at 8 p.m. and be televised by BTN, with Senior Night festivities taking place prior to the start of the dual.

141:&nbsp;No. 6&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6303">Chad Red Jr.</a>&nbsp;pinned Eddie Bolivar (IND) (0:53) (NEB 6, IND 0)

&nbsp;149:&nbsp;#18 Graham Rooks (IND) dec. #16&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6302">Collin Purinton</a>&nbsp;(NEB), 3-2 (NEB 6, IND 3)

&nbsp;157:&nbsp;#18&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6304">Peyton Robb</a>&nbsp;(NEB) major dec. Fernie Silva (IND), 9-1 (NEB 10, IND 3)&nbsp;

165:&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6307">Jake Silverstein</a>&nbsp;(NEB) dec. Dillon Hoey (IND), 11-7 (NEB 13, IND 3)&nbsp;

174:&nbsp;#6&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6296">Mikey Labriola</a>&nbsp;(NEB) pinned Diego Lemley (IND) (0:52) (NEB 19, IND 3)&nbsp;

184:&nbsp;#11&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6311">Taylor Venz</a>&nbsp;(NEB) tech. fall Jacob Hinz (IND), 15-0 (NEB 24, IND 3)

&nbsp;197:&nbsp;#5&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6306">Eric Schultz</a>&nbsp;(NEB) major dec. Nick Willham (IND), 18-6 (NEB 28, IND 3)

285:&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6297">Christian Lance</a>&nbsp;(NEB) major dec. Thomas Penola (IND), 12-4 (NEB 32, IND 3)&nbsp;

125:&nbsp; Liam Cronin (IND) dec.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6310">Alex Thomsen</a>&nbsp;(NEB), 4-1 (NEB 32, IND 6)&nbsp;

133:&nbsp;#14&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=41449">Ridge Lovett</a>&nbsp;(NEB) dec. Cayden Rooks (IND), 4-2 (NEB 35, IND 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsBLOOMINGTON, Ind. --&nbsp;The fourth-ranked Nebraska wrestling team won eight of 10 bouts, scoring bonus points in six matches, to win its fourth consecutive dual meet and defeat Indiana 35-6 at Wilkinson Hall on Sunday afternoon.The meet began at 141 pounds. No. 8&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6303">Chad Red Jr.</a>&nbsp;wasted no time against Eddie Bolivar, scoring a takedown seconds into the match. Bolivar escaped, but Red then scored a second takedown, earned nearfall points and recorded a pin, all in less than one minute of wrestling.No.16&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6302">Collin Purinton</a>&nbsp;(149) then faced No.14 Graham Rooks in the meet's lone match-up of ranked wrestlers. The two grapplers were scoreless after the first period. Purinton started the second period on top and Rooks was able to score a reversal. Purinton used two escapes to knot the score at two apiece, but Rooks was awarded the match-winning point when&nbsp;Purinton earned his second stalling warning of the match and the Hoosier grappler walked away a 3-2 winner.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;No.18&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6304">Peyton Robb</a>&nbsp;(157) scored a takedown and two nearfall points in the first period against Indiana senior Fernie Silva. The second period saw Robb add to his lead with points via escape and a stalling call on Silva. The redshirt freshman from Owatonna, Minn., finished strong for the Huskers, closing out a 9-1 major decision victory with a third-period takedown and a point for riding time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6307">Jake Silverstein</a>&nbsp;saw his first dual meet action of the season at 165 pounds. Squaring off against Hoosier junior Dillon Hoey, Silverstein notched a takedown and four nearfall points in the first period, but Hoey was able to get on the board with a reversal. Hoey scored a takedown and ran his riding time total to over two minutes in Period 2. Silverstein started Period 3 on top and Hoey again registered a reversal, making the score 8-6 in favor of Silverstein. Hoey allowed Silverstein to escape, looking for a takedown which would have effectively tied the bout 9-9, but Silverstein got in on a single-leg shot and scored a takedown to win the back-and-forth match by decision, 11-7&nbsp;No. 6&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6296">Mikey Labriola</a>&nbsp;(174) scored a takedown less than five seconds into his bout with Diego Lemley and needed less than a minute to record the meet's second pin.&nbsp;&nbsp;No. 11&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6311">Taylor Venz</a>&nbsp;(184) kept the Big Red momentum going after intermission, scoring seven points in the first period and eight points in the second to tally a 15-0 technical fall victory over Jacob Hinz.&nbsp;No. 5&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6306">Eric Schultz</a>&nbsp;(197) scored takedowns in all three periods and netted nearfall points in Period 3 to earn an 18-6 major decision victory against Indiana freshman Nick Willham.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No. 16&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6297">Christian Lance</a>&nbsp;(HWT), wrestling for the first time since Jan. 24 against Penn State, used a workman-like effort to make it two consecutive major decision victories for the Huskers. Lance scored one takedown in each of the first two periods before tallying two takedowns in the third period to defeat Jake Kliemola, 12-4.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6310">Alex Thomsen</a>&nbsp;(125) and Liam Cronin exchanged escapes and were tied 1-1 when Cronin scored the match's first takedown with less than one minute remaining in the third period. Cronin was tough on top for the remainder of the bout and won 4-1, adding an additional point with one minute and one second of riding time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No. 14&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=41449">Ridge Lovett</a>&nbsp;(133) closed out the match with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over fellow freshman Cayden Rooks. Lovett, coming off a victory by pinfall on Friday, scored via a takedown in Period 1, an escape in Period 2 and added a point for riding time.&nbsp;With the win, the Huskers move to 9-3 overall with a 4-3 mark in conference action while Indiana slips to 1-9 overall and 1-8 in the Big Ten.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Huskers will host their final home dual of the season when No. 22 Michigan (6-4, 5-2 Big Ten) comes to Lincoln on Friday, Feb. 14. The meet will begin at 8 p.m. and be televised by BTN, with Senior Night festivities taking place prior to the start of the dual.&nbsp;#4 Nebraska 35, Indiana 6141:&nbsp;No. 6&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6303">Chad Red Jr.</a>&nbsp;pinned Eddie Bolivar (IND) (0:53) (NEB 6, IND 0)&nbsp;149:&nbsp;#18 Graham Rooks (IND) dec. #16&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6302">Collin Purinton</a>&nbsp;(NEB), 3-2 (NEB 6, IND 3)&nbsp;157:&nbsp;#18&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6304">Peyton Robb</a>&nbsp;(NEB) major dec. Fernie Silva (IND), 9-1 (NEB 10, IND 3)&nbsp;165:&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6307">Jake Silverstein</a>&nbsp;(NEB) dec. Dillon Hoey (IND), 11-7 (NEB 13, IND 3)&nbsp;174:&nbsp;#6&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6296">Mikey Labriola</a>&nbsp;(NEB) pinned Diego Lemley (IND) (0:52) (NEB 19, IND 3)&nbsp;184:&nbsp;#11&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6311">Taylor Venz</a>&nbsp;(NEB) tech. fall Jacob Hinz (IND), 15-0 (NEB 24, IND 3)&nbsp;197:&nbsp;#5&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6306">Eric Schultz</a>&nbsp;(NEB) major dec. Nick Willham (IND), 18-6 (NEB 28, IND 3)285:&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6297">Christian Lance</a>&nbsp;(NEB) major dec. Thomas Penola (IND), 12-4 (NEB 32, IND 3)&nbsp;125:&nbsp; Liam Cronin (IND) dec.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6310">Alex Thomsen</a>&nbsp;(NEB), 4-1 (NEB 32, IND 6)&nbsp;133:&nbsp;#14&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=41449">Ridge Lovett</a>&nbsp;(NEB) dec. Cayden Rooks (IND), 4-2 (NEB 35, IND 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Huskers Top Indiana to Complete Hoosier State Sweep

It was a great day for NPHS student-athletes. Nine Seniors have decided to move on to the next level and play colligate sports.&nbsp;

Callie Haneborg - Hastings College, Soccer

Jackson Carter -&nbsp;Nebraska Wesleyan University, Football

Joel Bradley - University of Nebraska Kearney, Track and Cross Country

Kaden Ross -&nbsp;Nebraska Wesleyan University, Track

Madilyn Ayres - Central Community College, Soccer

Matthew Wagner - Hastings College, Football

Shelbee Clow - William Penn University, Soccer

Shelby Berglund - Central Community College, Basketball

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Three relatives of an 11-year-old girl who gave birth in the bathtub of her suburban St. Louis home are facing criminal charges.

An adult female and adult male are charged with child endangerment. A 17-year-old identified as Norvin Lopez-Cante  is charged with incest as well as statutory rape and statutory sodomy of a child younger than 12. All three live in St. Charles.

Police started investigating after the adult male brought an infant to a hospital on Feb. 11. Charging documents said the baby still had the umbilical cord and placenta attached and had a body temperature of just 90 degrees.

The man initially said someone dropped the infant off on his front porch. He later explained that he was a relative. He said he did not know the girl was pregnant or that she was being sexually assaulted until she gave birth.

During questioning, the teen told police he had sex with the girl about 100 times but did not know she was pregnant, according to charging documents.

The woman, who was charged Tuesday, is accused of failing to provide the girl medical care when she gave birth.

The man identified as Francisco Javier Gonzalez-Lopez was charged last week and bond was set at $10,000 cash only. Charging documents say he entered the country illegally and was previously deported.

Bail also was set at $10,000 for the woman and $25,000 for the teen. No attorneys are listed for them in online court records.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582138988387.png" alt="Norvin Lopez-Cante -photo St. Charles Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Norvin Lopez-Cante -photo St. Charles Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Three relatives of an 11-year-old girl who gave birth in the bathtub of her suburban St. Louis home are facing criminal charges.An adult female and adult male are charged with child endangerment. A 17-year-old identified as Norvin Lopez-Cante is charged with incest as well as statutory rape and statutory sodomy of a child younger than 12. All three live in St. Charles.Police started investigating after the adult male brought an infant to a hospital on Feb. 11. Charging documents said the baby still had the umbilical cord and placenta attached and had a body temperature of just 90 degrees.The man initially said someone dropped the infant off on his front porch. He later explained that he was a relative. He said he did not know the girl was pregnant or that she was being sexually assaulted until she gave birth.During questioning, the teen told police he had sex with the girl about 100 times but did not know she was pregnant, according to charging documents.The woman, who was charged Tuesday, is accused of failing to provide the girl medical care when she gave birth.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582139220621.png" alt="Francisco Javier Gonzalez-Lopez-photo St. Charles Co. Jail" />
 <figcaption>Francisco Javier Gonzalez-Lopez-photo St. Charles Co. Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>The man identified as Francisco Javier Gonzalez-Lopez was charged last week and bond was set at $10,000 cash only. Charging documents say he entered the country illegally and was previously deported.Bail also was set at $10,000 for the woman and $25,000 for the teen. No attorneys are listed for them in online court records.&nbsp;

3 charged after 11-year-old gives birth in Missouri bathtub

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - A loaded handgun showed up on an X-ray machine at the Grand Island airport, authorities said.

Transportation Security Administration officers spotted the 9 mm semi-automatic Tuesday as the man's carry-on bag traversed a security checkpoint station at Central Nebraska Regional Airport, a federal news release said. A bullet was in the chamber, the release said.

The Ogallala resident who owns it told officers that he'd forgotten he had the gun with him. He was released after questioning and allowed to catch his flight, the release said. His name hasn't been disclosed.

Nationwide last year, the agency said, more than 4,400 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country. Nearly 90% of the guns were loaded.

Passengers may travel with firearms in checked baggage if the weapons are properly packaged and declared, the agency said.

Omaha Airport Authority police confiscated a handgun Friday after it was seen on a checkpoint X-ray machine. The Crete man who owned it was questioned and then allowed to catch his flight.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - A loaded handgun showed up on an X-ray machine at the Grand Island airport, authorities said.Transportation Security Administration officers spotted the 9 mm semi-automatic Tuesday as the man's carry-on bag traversed a security checkpoint station at Central Nebraska Regional Airport, a federal news release said. A bullet was in the chamber, the release said.The Ogallala resident who owns it told officers that he'd forgotten he had the gun with him. He was released after questioning and allowed to catch his flight, the release said. His name hasn't been disclosed.Nationwide last year, the agency said, more than 4,400 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country. Nearly 90% of the guns were loaded.Passengers may travel with firearms in checked baggage if the weapons are properly packaged and declared, the agency said.Omaha Airport Authority police confiscated a handgun Friday after it was seen on a checkpoint X-ray machine. The Crete man who owned it was questioned and then allowed to catch his flight.

Loaded pistol shows up on X-ray at Grand Island airport

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. —A bag spotted by a highway worker at the side of a Buchanan County road led to a shocking discovery by Buchanan County deputies:&nbsp; a body.

The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office reports it received a call from a Missouri Department of Transportation worker who saw a bag in the ditch beside Vincent Road Tuesday afternoon near Faucett, approximately 40 miles north of Kansas City. When he decided to get a closer look, it appeared a body was inside.

Deputies confirmed the discovery and say the bag contained the body of a woman, approximately 40 to 55 years old.

An autopsy has been ordered. A suspicious death investigation is underway

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostBUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. —A bag spotted by a highway worker at the side of a Buchanan County road led to a shocking discovery by Buchanan County deputies:&nbsp; a body.The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office reports it received a call from a Missouri Department of Transportation worker who saw a bag in the ditch beside Vincent Road Tuesday afternoon near Faucett, approximately 40 miles north of Kansas City. When he decided to get a closer look, it appeared a body was inside.Deputies confirmed the discovery and say the bag contained the body of a woman, approximately 40 to 55 years old.An autopsy has been ordered. A suspicious death investigation is underway

Highway workers discover body stuffed in bag on road near Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, KAN. (AP)&nbsp;— The son of a school crossing guard who was struck and killed in Kansas City, Kansas, described his father as “selfless."

The Kansas City Star reports that Bart Nill, said his father, 88-year-old Bob Nill, was dedicated to the job and wasn't surprised that he saved two children from being hit before he was struck Tuesday near Christ the King Parish School. He died at a hospital.

“He loved kids so much,” Bart Nill said, recalling the detailed instructions his father gave him one day when he filled in for him because his father was having heart problems. Bob Nill had been a crossing guard for five years.

The driver of a black sedan that hit the guard was taken to a hospital, but no children were hurt. The school said on social media that Bob Nill was a hero.

Kansas City (AP)—A crossing guard who died after being hit by a vehicle in Kansas City, Kansas, saved the lives of two children before the impact, a school principal said.

The guard was struck early Tuesday near Christ the King Parish School in Kansas City, Kansas, and died later at a hospital. His name wasn't immediately released pending notification of family members. No children were injured, police spokesman Jonathon Westbrook said.

Christ the King principal Cathy Fithian said two students were getting ready to cross the street when the guard yelled at them to stop, preventing them from being in the car's path, The Kansas City Star reported.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kansas City, Kansas, police say a crossing guard died after being hit by a car while trying to stop traffic near an elementary school. 

Police spokesman Jonathon Westbrook says the guard was hit early Tuesday near the Christ the King Parish school. No children were injured. The crossing guard was employed through the city. The driver of a black sedan that hit the guard was taken to a hospital. No further details were immediately released.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the investigation <a href="https://www.kctv5.com/crossing-guard-hit-and-killed-in-kansas-city-kansas/video_e4a62d87-83ee-51db-801d-fce0e9c9eee2.html">photo courtesy KCTV</a></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, KAN. (AP)&nbsp;— The son of a school crossing guard who was struck and killed in Kansas City, Kansas, described his father as “selfless."The Kansas City Star reports that Bart Nill, said his father, 88-year-old Bob Nill, was dedicated to the job and wasn't surprised that he saved two children from being hit before he was struck Tuesday near Christ the King Parish School. He died at a hospital.“He loved kids so much,” Bart Nill said, recalling the detailed instructions his father gave him one day when he filled in for him because his father was having heart problems. Bob Nill had been a crossing guard for five years.The driver of a black sedan that hit the guard was taken to a hospital, but no children were hurt. The school said on social media that Bob Nill was a hero.The investigation is continuing.-----------------Kansas City (AP)—A crossing guard who died after being hit by a vehicle in Kansas City, Kansas, saved the lives of two children before the impact, a school principal said.The guard was struck early Tuesday near Christ the King Parish School in Kansas City, Kansas, and died later at a hospital. His name wasn't immediately released pending notification of family members. No children were injured, police spokesman Jonathon Westbrook said.Christ the King principal Cathy Fithian said two students were getting ready to cross the street when the guard yelled at them to stop, preventing them from being in the car's path, The Kansas City Star reported.-----------KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kansas City, Kansas, police say a crossing guard died after being hit by a car while trying to stop traffic near an elementary school. Police spokesman Jonathon Westbrook says the guard was hit early Tuesday near the Christ the King Parish school. No children were injured. The crossing guard was employed through the city. The driver of a black sedan that hit the guard was taken to a hospital. No further details were immediately released.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kan. school crossing guard killed protecting children lauded as hero

LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's liquor control agency has called a movie theater bar in suburban Omaha to account for accidentally serving two customers cocktails that contained cleaning solution.

The Alamo Drafthouse in La Vista could have its liquor license suspended, canceled or revoked at the March 10 hearing before the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The commission also could add specific conditions to the license.

The women, ages 45 and 51,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/edf129e23f3b2df6fd0a481b2abc868d" target="_blank">took sips</a>&nbsp;on Jan. 28 and soon began to feel burning sensations in their throats and stomachs, authorities said.

The women also had trouble breathing. They were taken to a hospital for treatment and then released. A server experienced similar symptoms after tasting the drinks and was treated as well.

A bottle that had contained a liqueur was being used to store cleaning solution for lines that connect beer kegs to taps. The bottle had been placed near the bar, police said.

Tyler Calabrese, a partner in the franchise location, described what happened as "a truly awful situation." He said the company's health and safety procedures were not followed and that the employee responsible was fired and other staffers were retrained.

LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's liquor control agency has called a movie theater bar in suburban Omaha to account for accidentally serving two customers cocktails that contained cleaning solution.The Alamo Drafthouse in La Vista could have its liquor license suspended, canceled or revoked at the March 10 hearing before the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The commission also could add specific conditions to the license.The women, ages 45 and 51,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/edf129e23f3b2df6fd0a481b2abc868d" target="_blank">took sips</a>&nbsp;on Jan. 28 and soon began to feel burning sensations in their throats and stomachs, authorities said.The women also had trouble breathing. They were taken to a hospital for treatment and then released. A server experienced similar symptoms after tasting the drinks and was treated as well.A bottle that had contained a liqueur was being used to store cleaning solution for lines that connect beer kegs to taps. The bottle had been placed near the bar, police said.Tyler Calabrese, a partner in the franchise location, described what happened as "a truly awful situation." He said the company's health and safety procedures were not followed and that the employee responsible was fired and other staffers were retrained.

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