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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767805547797.png" alt="<br>" />
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                    </figure><h2>Lincoln County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768147389864.jpeg" alt="<b>Norman Schrader - Trespassing-2nd Degree</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Norman Schrader - Trespassing-2nd Degree</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><p><i>No New Bookings</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247664065.jpeg" alt="<b>Aura Morataya Sanchez - Threat-Terroristic-State Offenses, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony, Domestic Assault 3rd Degree</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Aura Morataya Sanchez - Threat-Terroristic-State Offenses, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony, Domestic Assault 3rd Degree</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247735586.jpeg" alt="<b>Gerardo Tovar-Ruiz - Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant-DEL/DSP/DST/MAN/POS Except Hazardous Drug</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Gerardo Tovar-Ruiz - Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant-DEL/DSP/DST/MAN/POS Except Hazardous Drug</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247780799.jpeg" alt="<b>Darrin Larrington - Threat Terroristic-State Offenses, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony, Domestic Assault 3rd Degree</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Darrin Larrington - Threat Terroristic-State Offenses, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony, Domestic Assault 3rd Degree</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247809326.jpeg" alt="<b>Bridgette Eichhorn - No Operators License </b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Bridgette Eichhorn - No Operators License </b></figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247849073.jpeg" alt="<b>Hosea Magana - Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant- Failure to Register as Sex Offender</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Hosea Magana - Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant- Failure to Register as Sex Offender</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247902590.jpeg" alt="<b>Sebastian Prudencio-Ramos - Theft-Unlawful Taking $5,000+, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol .15+, Trespassing 2nd Degree</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Sebastian Prudencio-Ramos - Theft-Unlawful Taking $5,000+, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol .15+, Trespassing 2nd Degree</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247939853.jpeg" alt="<b>Gregory Davis III - Alabama Warrant-Failure to Appear Stolen Property 1st</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Gregory Davis III - Alabama Warrant-Failure to Appear Stolen Property 1st</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: January 12, 2026

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                    </figure><h2>Lincoln County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768147611974.jpeg" alt="<b>Clarence Compton - Fail to Register As A Sex Offender</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Clarence Compton - Fail to Register As A Sex Offender</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768147689056.jpeg" alt="<b>Morgan Ramet - Leaving the Scene of an Accident</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Morgan Ramet - Leaving the Scene of an Accident</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768147679403.jpeg" alt="<b>Maria Perez - Trespassing&nbsp;</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Maria Perez - Trespassing&nbsp;</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768147646586.jpeg" alt="<b>Carlie Homan - Assault/Buffalo County</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Carlie Homan - Assault/Buffalo County</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768147634545.jpeg" alt="<b>Kiaonna Byrd - Domestic Assault 2nd Degree</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Kiaonna Byrd - Domestic Assault 2nd Degree</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768147623064.jpeg" alt="<b>Martin Roschewski - Domestic Threating-Menacing</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Martin Roschewski - Domestic Threating-Menacing</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768147794168.jpeg" alt="<b>Andrew Terry - Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana Possession Less than 1 oz, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession with Intent to Deliver</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Andrew Terry - Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana Possession Less than 1 oz, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession with Intent to Deliver</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247336227.jpeg" alt="<b>Jorge Rodriguez-Guevara - Driving During Revocation, No Insurance</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jorge Rodriguez-Guevara - Driving During Revocation, No Insurance</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247418205.jpeg" alt="<b>Carmisha Alliy - Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant-Issue Bad Check $0-$500</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Carmisha Alliy - Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant-Issue Bad Check $0-$500</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768247593158.jpeg" alt="<b>Maycon Gonzalez Valenzuela - Driving Under Influence of Liquor-Refusal, No Operators License, Flight to Avoid Arrest</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Maycon Gonzalez Valenzuela - Driving Under Influence of Liquor-Refusal, No Operators License, Flight to Avoid Arrest</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: January 11, 2026

NORTH PLATTE, NEB.–– Nebraska Extension will offer commercial pesticide training for initial certification and recertification at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte.

The training program will offer multiple dates for initial training and recertification. All sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m., and participants are encouraged to arrive early for check-in. 

Understanding the difference between commercial and noncommercial applicators is important when considering commercial pesticide training.

A noncommercial applicator is a licensed applicator who applies restricted-use pesticides only on land owned or controlled by their employer or for a governmental agency or political subdivision of the state. This category also includes individuals using restricted or general-use pesticides for communitywide outdoor vector control on behalf of a political subdivision of the state.

A commercial applicator is a licensed applicator who applies restricted-use pesticides on a contractual or for-hire basis. This category also includes individuals who use restricted or general-use pesticides for hire or compensation for lawn care, structural pest control or communitywide outdoor vector control.

The registration fee for in-person training and online recertification training is $95. To register for training programs or order educational materials, visit pested.unl.edu.

For more information, contact Dave Boxler at 308-696-6721 or at dave.boxler@unl.edu.

Initial Training Dates and Categories Offered

Recertification Training Dates and Categories Offered

<p><i>Press Release</i></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767973354986.jpeg" alt="<br>" />
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                    </figure><p>NORTH PLATTE, NEB.–– Nebraska Extension will offer commercial pesticide training for initial certification and recertification at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte.</p><p>The training program will offer multiple dates for initial training and recertification. All sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m., and participants are encouraged to arrive early for check-in. </p><p>Understanding the difference between commercial and noncommercial applicators is important when considering commercial pesticide training.</p><p>A noncommercial applicator is a licensed applicator who applies restricted-use pesticides only on land owned or controlled by their employer or for a governmental agency or political subdivision of the state. This category also includes individuals using restricted or general-use pesticides for communitywide outdoor vector control on behalf of a political subdivision of the state.</p><p>A commercial applicator is a licensed applicator who applies restricted-use pesticides on a contractual or for-hire basis. This category also includes individuals who use restricted or general-use pesticides for hire or compensation for lawn care, structural pest control or communitywide outdoor vector control.</p><p>The registration fee for in-person training and online recertification training is $95. To register for training programs or order educational materials, visit pested.unl.edu.</p><p>For more information, contact Dave Boxler at 308-696-6721 or at dave.boxler@unl.edu.</p><h2>Initial Training Dates and Categories Offered</h2><p>Feb. 5: 00, 01, 03, 05, 07, 09</p><p>March 5: 00, 01, 04, 07, 08, 08w</p><p>April 7: 00, 01, 04, 05, 11, 14</p><h2>Recertification Training Dates and Categories Offered</h2><p>Feb. 17: 00, 01, 07, 08, 08w, 11</p><p>March 12: 00, 01, 04, 05, 09</p><p>March 24: 00, 04, 07, 10, 11, 14</p>

Nebraska Extension commercial pesticide training dates set for North Platte

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768050798754.jpeg" alt="<b>Lionel Cawthon - Safekeep USMS</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Lionel Cawthon - Safekeep USMS</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768050851772.jpeg" alt="<b>Clayton Reynolds - Safekeep USMS</b>" />
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768050841611.jpeg" alt="<b>Jason Pemberton - Safekeep USMS</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jason Pemberton - Safekeep USMS</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768050830561.jpeg" alt="<b>Alexander Jackson - Safekeep USMS</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Alexander Jackson - Safekeep USMS</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768050820998.jpeg" alt="<b>Seth Fontaine - Safekeep USMS</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Seth Fontaine - Safekeep USMS</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1768050812185.jpeg" alt="<b>Felix Cruz - Safekeep USMS</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Felix Cruz - Safekeep USMS</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767969564380.jpeg" alt="<b>Abdi Mohamed -Possess Firearm by Prohibited Person-1st, Possess Marijuana Over 1 oz to 1 lb</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Abdi Mohamed -Possess Firearm by Prohibited Person-1st, Possess Marijuana Over 1 oz to 1 lb</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767978613310.jpeg" alt="<b>Carl Faison - Leaving Scene Property Damage</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Carl Faison - Leaving Scene Property Damage</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767978645099.jpeg" alt="<b>Rebecca Brown - Probation Sanction</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Rebecca Brown - Probation Sanction</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767978685433.jpeg" alt="<b>Heather Armbrust - Driving Under Influence 3rd Offense, Marijuana Less than 1 oz</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Heather Armbrust - Driving Under Influence 3rd Offense, Marijuana Less than 1 oz</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767978716730.jpeg" alt="<b>Jorge Rodriguez-Guevara - Driving During Revocation, No Insurance</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jorge Rodriguez-Guevara - Driving During Revocation, No Insurance</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: January 10, 2026

<a href="https://www.up.com/news/growth/customers-enhanced-gps-tracking-260105"><i>Press Release</i></a>

Union Pacific is making intermodal shipping smarter and enhancing visibility with a new GPS-powered platform developed by supply chain technology partner Blume Global.

GPS tracking is now embedded in Union Pacific’s 53-foot&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/shipping/intermodal/emp">EMP</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/shipping/intermodal/umax">UMAX</a>&nbsp;domestic containers, which are owned in partnership with other Class I railroads. Together, the combined fleets represent the largest GPS-enabled, rail-owned container fleet in North America. Central to the upgrade is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blumeglobal.com/">Blume’s</a>&nbsp;enhanced GPS intermodal platform, providing customers with real-time, smarter visibility into their shipments.

These tools help customers resolve issues faster, plan more effectively and reduce manual follow-ups, leading to an enhanced and reliable shipping experience.

“This is another meaningful step as we deliver the best customer experience possible,” said&nbsp;<b>Kenny Rocker</b>, executive vice president-Marketing and Sales, Union Pacific Railroad. “By combining GPS-enabled containers with real-time data and smarter visibility tools, we’re providing the transparency and reliability our customers depend on.”

<p><a href="https://www.up.com/news/growth/customers-enhanced-gps-tracking-260105"><i>Press Release</i></a></p><p>Union Pacific is making intermodal shipping smarter and enhancing visibility with a new GPS-powered platform developed by supply chain technology partner Blume Global.</p><p>GPS tracking is now embedded in Union Pacific’s 53-foot&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/shipping/intermodal/emp">EMP</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/shipping/intermodal/umax">UMAX</a>&nbsp;domestic containers, which are owned in partnership with other Class I railroads. Together, the combined fleets represent the largest GPS-enabled, rail-owned container fleet in North America. Central to the upgrade is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blumeglobal.com/">Blume’s</a>&nbsp;enhanced GPS intermodal platform, providing customers with real-time, smarter visibility into their shipments.</p><p>Key benefits for customers:</p><ul>
                        <li>Real-time notifications for critical deliveries</li><li>Instantaneous alerts for load/empty and location status, reducing street dwell time (the time period a container is outside of the ramp in the customer’s possession, either loaded or empty)</li><li>Customized geofencing, technology that creates virtual boundaries around real-world locations to enhance street visibility for optimal asset utilization</li><li>Streamlined communication, resulting in fewer phone calls and manual updates</li><li>Application Programming Interface (API) connectivity for full data integration</li>
                    </ul><p>These tools help customers resolve issues faster, plan more effectively and reduce manual follow-ups, leading to an enhanced and reliable shipping experience.</p><p>“This is another meaningful step as we deliver the best customer experience possible,” said&nbsp;<b>Kenny Rocker</b>, executive vice president-Marketing and Sales, Union Pacific Railroad. “By combining GPS-enabled containers with real-time data and smarter visibility tools, we’re providing the transparency and reliability our customers depend on.”</p>

From Rail to Real-Time: Union Pacific Empowers Intermodal Customers with Enhanced GPS Tracking

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767969341210.jpeg" alt="<b>Nikolas Ohmes - Attempt of Class 4 Felony, Criminal Mischief-$0-$500, Failure to Appear of Comply with Citation, Criminal Mischief- &lt;$500</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Nikolas Ohmes - Attempt of Class 4 Felony, Criminal Mischief-$0-$500, Failure to Appear of Comply with Citation, Criminal Mischief- &lt;$500</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767969370481.jpeg" alt="<b>Cindy Cuevas-Hernandez - Immigration</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Cindy Cuevas-Hernandez - Immigration</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767969564380.jpeg" alt="<b>Abdi Mohamed -Possess Firearm by Prohibited Person-1st, Possess Marijuana Over 1 oz to 1 lb</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Abdi Mohamed -Possess Firearm by Prohibited Person-1st, Possess Marijuana Over 1 oz to 1 lb</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767969176349.jpeg" alt="<b>Christopher McDermott - Driving Under Suspension</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Christopher McDermott - Driving Under Suspension</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767969203211.jpeg" alt="<b>Carl Faison - Driving Under the Influence 1st</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Carl Faison - Driving Under the Influence 1st</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: January 9, 2026

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                    </figure><h2>Lincoln County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767872142681.jpeg" alt="<b>Ruben Gonzalez-Acosta - Immigration</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Ruben Gonzalez-Acosta - Immigration</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767872277552.jpeg" alt="<b>Steven Davis Jr. - Theft by Shoplifting</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Steven Davis Jr. - Theft by Shoplifting</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767872264522.jpeg" alt="<b>Lorena Alarcon-Alarcon - Immigration X2</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Lorena Alarcon-Alarcon - Immigration X2</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767872187124.jpeg" alt="<b>Jermey Tobey - Possession of Fentynal</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jermey Tobey - Possession of Fentynal</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767872178394.jpeg" alt="<b>Phillip Study - Safekeep-Keith County</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Phillip Study - Safekeep-Keith County</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767872169577.jpeg" alt="<b>Gavin Mullin - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Gavin Mullin - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767872161357.jpeg" alt="<b>Jorge Hernandez-Arroyo - Immigration</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jorge Hernandez-Arroyo - Immigration</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767872153014.jpeg" alt="<b>Izac Harms - Failure to Appear X4</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Izac Harms - Failure to Appear X4</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><p><i>No New Bookings</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767969150236.jpeg" alt="<b>Christian Joyce - Failure to Pay-Possession of Marijuana</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Christian Joyce - Failure to Pay-Possession of Marijuana</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: January 8, 2026

Keith County, NE – Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses across Keith County will be honored at the annual Ag Appreciation Banquet, hosted by the Keith County Chamber of Commerce. The event takes place Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Keith County Fairgrounds, with a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6:00 p.m.

Chamber Membership Director Dawn Haney said she’s looking forward to the event. “I’m most excited to connect with the community and the people in the community,” Haney said. Tickets must be purchased by January 16, 2026, and can be bought at the Chamber office, either by phone or in person. Tickets for farmers and ranchers are $5 each, while tickets for everyone else are $30.

The Ogallala High School FFA Chapter will assist with the banquet, and funds from the farmer and rancher tickets will go directly to support the chapter. Food for the evening will be catered by Willow &amp; Co.

The evening will feature special guest speaker Amanda Radke, a nationally recognized rancher and advocate for agriculture. Haney said the Chamber is also grateful to its title sponsor, Lake Mac Resort and Casino. “We’re really glad to have them in the community,” she said.

The Ag Appreciation Banquet is a long-standing tradition designed to celebrate the people and businesses who keep Keith County’s agricultural community thriving. “This is a time to gather, connect, and express our gratitude for the individuals and businesses who play such a vital role in Keith County and beyond,” Haney said.

The Chamber looks forward to bringing the community together for an evening of recognition, appreciation, and connection.

<p><i>By Allison Peck | Sandhills Post</i></p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>Keith County, NE – Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses across Keith County will be honored at the annual Ag Appreciation Banquet, hosted by the Keith County Chamber of Commerce. The event takes place Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Keith County Fairgrounds, with a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6:00 p.m.</p><p>Chamber Membership Director Dawn Haney said she’s looking forward to the event. “I’m most excited to connect with the community and the people in the community,” Haney said. Tickets must be purchased by January 16, 2026, and can be bought at the Chamber office, either by phone or in person. Tickets for farmers and ranchers are $5 each, while tickets for everyone else are $30.</p><p>The Ogallala High School FFA Chapter will assist with the banquet, and funds from the farmer and rancher tickets will go directly to support the chapter. Food for the evening will be catered by Willow &amp; Co.</p><p>The evening will feature special guest speaker Amanda Radke, a nationally recognized rancher and advocate for agriculture. Haney said the Chamber is also grateful to its title sponsor, Lake Mac Resort and Casino. “We’re really glad to have them in the community,” she said.</p><p>The Ag Appreciation Banquet is a long-standing tradition designed to celebrate the people and businesses who keep Keith County’s agricultural community thriving. “This is a time to gather, connect, and express our gratitude for the individuals and businesses who play such a vital role in Keith County and beyond,” Haney said.</p><p>The Chamber looks forward to bringing the community together for an evening of recognition, appreciation, and connection.</p>

Keith County Chamber to Host Annual Ag Appreciation Banquet

<i>Listen to the full interview with Kerri Anderson on our Kubota Podcast</i>

OGALLALA — Local women are proving that small contributions can make a big difference with 100+ Women Who Care – Keith County, a group that combines resources to support nonprofit organizations throughout the county.

The group, organized in 2019, meets four times a year for just one hour, with members contributing $100 each per meeting. The collective donations, often totaling more than $10,000 per quarter, go directly to local charities selected by majority vote at each meeting. Since its first gathering in January 2020, the Keith County chapter has donated more than $233,000 to area nonprofits.

“Even as individuals, it would be difficult to make this kind of impact,” said Keri Anderson, one of the organizers. “But when we come together, the difference we can make for our community is huge.”

Meetings are held upstairs at Front Street in the Hayloft in Ogallala, with women arriving at 5 p.m. for an optional meal and the meeting starting promptly at 6 p.m. Each session features three nonprofits presenting their case for funding with 10-minute presentations and five minutes for questions. Ballots are then counted and the winning organization announced that night, with new presenters drawn for the following quarter.

The group serves communities across Keith County, including Ogallala, Paxton, Keystone, Lemoyne, and Brule. Over the years, donations have supported a wide range of local causes, including, but not limited to, the Paxton Library, Keith County Historical Society, senior centers, Friends of the FFA, Royal Family Kids Camp, the American Legion Post 135, the Regional Arts Council, the Food Pantry, the Backpack Program, and Bridge of Hope.

Anderson said the Paxton Library, the group’s first recipient, had an annual budget of less than $5,000. The $10,000 donation allowed the library to expand services and resources significantly. 

“For them to receive that kind of support in one giving was incredible,” Anderson said.

The upcoming January 12 meeting will feature presentations from Keep Keith County Beautiful, the Backpack Program, and First Impressions. Anderson encourages women interested in joining to attend, even without committing immediately. 

“Come see what it’s all about, talk to the organizations, and see the impact firsthand,” she said.

Meals for the January 12 meeting are optional and require advance orders. Options include creamy mushroom and asparagus chicken penne for $15, chicken corn chowder soup in a bread bowl for $12, and grilled steak tips with mashed potatoes and asparagus for $21. Meal orders must be submitted by 8 a.m. Sunday, though women who do not plan to eat are welcome to attend the meeting at 6 p.m.

Anderson said the group’s impact goes beyond the money donated. “Sometimes you can talk yourself out of giving $50 or $100, but when you join together with a hundred women or more, the impact is huge. Watching these organizations receive funding, seeing their reaction — it’s overwhelming and emotional, and it makes it worth every minute,” she said.

100+ Women Who Care – Keith County offers a simple, meaningful way for women to give back, connect with other community members, and make a lasting local impact — all in just one hour per quarter.

The next meeting is Monday, January 12, with meal beginning at 5 p.m. , upstairs at Front Street Steakhouse and the meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m. If you plan to join the meal portion of the evening, RSVP with meal choices must be in by 8 a.m. on January 8.

<p><i>By Allison Peck | Sandhills Post</i></p><figure>
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                    </figure><div><iframe title="100+ Women Who Care – Keith County: One Hour, One Hundred Dollars, Big Community Impact" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=vhuaf-1a106c6-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=654771&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>Listen to the full interview with Kerri Anderson on our Kubota Podcast</i></p><p>OGALLALA — Local women are proving that small contributions can make a big difference with 100+ Women Who Care – Keith County, a group that combines resources to support nonprofit organizations throughout the county.</p><p>The group, organized in 2019, meets four times a year for just one hour, with members contributing $100 each per meeting. The collective donations, often totaling more than $10,000 per quarter, go directly to local charities selected by majority vote at each meeting. Since its first gathering in January 2020, the Keith County chapter has donated more than $233,000 to area nonprofits.</p><p>“Even as individuals, it would be difficult to make this kind of impact,” said Keri Anderson, one of the organizers. “But when we come together, the difference we can make for our community is huge.”</p><p>Meetings are held upstairs at Front Street in the Hayloft in Ogallala, with women arriving at 5 p.m. for an optional meal and the meeting starting promptly at 6 p.m. Each session features three nonprofits presenting their case for funding with 10-minute presentations and five minutes for questions. Ballots are then counted and the winning organization announced that night, with new presenters drawn for the following quarter.</p><p>The group serves communities across Keith County, including Ogallala, Paxton, Keystone, Lemoyne, and Brule. Over the years, donations have supported a wide range of local causes, including, but not limited to, the Paxton Library, Keith County Historical Society, senior centers, Friends of the FFA, Royal Family Kids Camp, the American Legion Post 135, the Regional Arts Council, the Food Pantry, the Backpack Program, and Bridge of Hope.</p><p>Anderson said the Paxton Library, the group’s first recipient, had an annual budget of less than $5,000. The $10,000 donation allowed the library to expand services and resources significantly. </p><p>“For them to receive that kind of support in one giving was incredible,” Anderson said.</p><p>The upcoming January 12 meeting will feature presentations from Keep Keith County Beautiful, the Backpack Program, and First Impressions. Anderson encourages women interested in joining to attend, even without committing immediately. </p><p>“Come see what it’s all about, talk to the organizations, and see the impact firsthand,” she said.</p><p>Meals for the January 12 meeting are optional and require advance orders. Options include creamy mushroom and asparagus chicken penne for $15, chicken corn chowder soup in a bread bowl for $12, and grilled steak tips with mashed potatoes and asparagus for $21. Meal orders must be submitted by 8 a.m. Sunday, though women who do not plan to eat are welcome to attend the meeting at 6 p.m.</p><p>Anderson said the group’s impact goes beyond the money donated. “Sometimes you can talk yourself out of giving $50 or $100, but when you join together with a hundred women or more, the impact is huge. Watching these organizations receive funding, seeing their reaction — it’s overwhelming and emotional, and it makes it worth every minute,” she said.</p><p>100+ Women Who Care – Keith County offers a simple, meaningful way for women to give back, connect with other community members, and make a lasting local impact — all in just one hour per quarter.</p><p>The next meeting is Monday, January 12, with meal beginning at 5 p.m. , upstairs at Front Street Steakhouse and the meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m. If you plan to join the meal portion of the evening, RSVP with meal choices must be in by 8 a.m. on January 8.</p>

🎙️100+ Women Who Care – Keith County Brings Big Impact to Local Charities 

<i>By Cindy Gonzalez | Nebraska Examiner</i>

LINCOLN — With Tyson Foods weeks away from shuttering its Lexington beef plant, the anticipated financial blow to the state is becoming clearer. Meanwhile, some workers have made strides to adjust.

The statewide economic loss, including both direct and ripple effects, is estimated at $3.28 billion a year, according to a recently released University of Nebraska-Lincoln analysis.

While public documents reported that a “mass layoff” of 3,212 Tyson workers will occur “on or around” Jan. 20, the UNL study projects more than 7,000 jobs will be lost statewide, along with an annual labor income loss of $530 million. That higher job loss count includes employees in other industries that support the Tyson beef plant operation and its workforce.

Tax revenues also will drop with the exit of Lexington’s largest employer. The projected annual decline in state personal income tax revenue is estimated at $23.2 million, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://cap.unl.edu/news/economic-impacts-tyson-beef-plant-closure-lexington-nebraska/" target="_blank">the Dec. 22 report</a>, and state sales tax proceeds are predicted to slide by $10 million a year.

Dawson County and neighboring communities will feel a concentrated punch, say authors and economics professors Elliott Dennis and Eric Thompson. Dennis specializes in livestock and risk management in UNL’s Department of Agricultural Economics. Thompson is an economist and director of the UNL Bureau of Business Research.&nbsp;

According to their analysis, local sales tax revenues in Dawson County will likely fall by $2.77 million a year due to the plant folding. Tyson has said that certain wind-down activities may continue for a short time beyond the Jan. 20 date.

Thompson called the Tyson plant closure significant statewide, saying he hasn’t seen many local employers “of this scale” close shop in the past few decades. The UNL analysis said the Lexington plant could process nearly 5,000 cattle daily, about 4.8% of total daily U.S. beef slaughter. It said the plant’s demise marks the first time one of the “Big Four” meatpacking companies has permanently closed a major facility during the current cattle supply crunch.

Still, Thompson said, such an occurrence in a market economy is not unnatural.&nbsp;

“The state needs to really focus on getting new investment,” he said.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has said that Tyson officials were exploring options for the Lexington facility that include&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/24/state-hunts-way-forward-after-nebraska-got-butts-kicked-by-tyson-plant-closure/">repurposing it</a>&nbsp;into a “value-added” ag operation. Tyson has not announced any plan.

U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb, has lamented publicly that Tyson about 20 years ago “pulled out” of his hometown of Norfolk, eliminating 1,300 jobs at the company’s stripped and now-abandoned meatpacking facility there, and the property has yet to be repurposed.

Since Tyson announced the Lexington plant closure&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/21/nebraskans-lament-tyson-decision-to-close-lexington-plant-with-3200-workers/">on Nov. 21</a>, Pillen has said that more than 1,600 people attended job fairs and other events designed to connect displaced workers with potential jobs and state workforce support services. More events are scheduled.

An hour drive from Lexington, the recently opened Sustainable Beef meatpacking plant in North Platte is hiring about 100 more workers and raising its daily cattle processing goal as a result of Tyson’s Lexington announcement, the North Platte Telegraph and Wall Street Journal have reported.

Lexington-area Tyson workers were inquiring about jobs immediately after Arkansas-based Tyson announced the closure. Sustainable Beef CEO David Briggs told the Telegraph that about 400 former Tyson workers already had joined his workforce, some before and some after the Nov. 21 announcement.&nbsp;

Today, the North Platte plant reportedly aims for 1,000 employees and to process 1,800 head of cattle per day.

Rancher-owned Sustainable Beef opened its plant in 2025 and was expected to create a more competitive supply chain against the “Big Four” producers. The four, Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef, control about 83-85% of U.S. beef processing capacity, which, Dennis said, has long been a point of concern for cattle producers regarding market power and price.

For the Dec. 22 economic impact report, the UNL economists drew upon multiple data sources and used the IMpact analysis for PLANing (IMPLAN) model, a tool they described as an industry standard.&nbsp;

<p><i>By Cindy Gonzalez | Nebraska Examiner</i></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_3284-scaled-e1767203541722-1536x893.jpg" alt="&nbsp;The Tyson beef plant in Lexington, shown in December, is set to close around Jan. 20, eliminating 3,212 jobs. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)" />
                        <figcaption>&nbsp;The Tyson beef plant in Lexington, shown in December, is set to close around Jan. 20, eliminating 3,212 jobs. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>LINCOLN — With Tyson Foods weeks away from shuttering its Lexington beef plant, the anticipated financial blow to the state is becoming clearer. Meanwhile, some workers have made strides to adjust.</p><p>The statewide economic loss, including both direct and ripple effects, is estimated at $3.28 billion a year, according to a recently released University of Nebraska-Lincoln analysis.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LexingtonNE-300x150.jpg" alt="An aerial view of Lexington, Nebraska. (Courtesy of Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce)" />
                        <figcaption>An aerial view of Lexington, Nebraska. (Courtesy of Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>While public documents reported that a “mass layoff” of 3,212 Tyson workers will occur “on or around” Jan. 20, the UNL study projects more than 7,000 jobs will be lost statewide, along with an annual labor income loss of $530 million. That higher job loss count includes employees in other industries that support the Tyson beef plant operation and its workforce.</p><p>Tax revenues also will drop with the exit of Lexington’s largest employer. The projected annual decline in state personal income tax revenue is estimated at $23.2 million, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://cap.unl.edu/news/economic-impacts-tyson-beef-plant-closure-lexington-nebraska/" target="_blank">the Dec. 22 report</a>, and state sales tax proceeds are predicted to slide by $10 million a year.</p><p>Dawson County and neighboring communities will feel a concentrated punch, say authors and economics professors Elliott Dennis and Eric Thompson. Dennis specializes in livestock and risk management in UNL’s Department of Agricultural Economics. Thompson is an economist and director of the UNL Bureau of Business Research.&nbsp;</p><p>According to their analysis, local sales tax revenues in Dawson County will likely fall by $2.77 million a year due to the plant folding. Tyson has said that certain wind-down activities may continue for a short time beyond the Jan. 20 date.</p><p>Thompson called the Tyson plant closure significant statewide, saying he hasn’t seen many local employers “of this scale” close shop in the past few decades. The UNL analysis said the Lexington plant could process nearly 5,000 cattle daily, about 4.8% of total daily U.S. beef slaughter. It said the plant’s demise marks the first time one of the “Big Four” meatpacking companies has permanently closed a major facility during the current cattle supply crunch.</p><p>Still, Thompson said, such an occurrence in a market economy is not unnatural.&nbsp;</p><p>“The state needs to really focus on getting new investment,” he said.</p><h2>Norfolk plant still empty</h2><p>Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has said that Tyson officials were exploring options for the Lexington facility that include&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/24/state-hunts-way-forward-after-nebraska-got-butts-kicked-by-tyson-plant-closure/">repurposing it</a>&nbsp;into a “value-added” ag operation. Tyson has not announced any plan.</p><p>U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb, has lamented publicly that Tyson about 20 years ago “pulled out” of his hometown of Norfolk, eliminating 1,300 jobs at the company’s stripped and now-abandoned meatpacking facility there, and the property has yet to be repurposed.</p><p>Since Tyson announced the Lexington plant closure&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/21/nebraskans-lament-tyson-decision-to-close-lexington-plant-with-3200-workers/">on Nov. 21</a>, Pillen has said that more than 1,600 people attended job fairs and other events designed to connect displaced workers with potential jobs and state workforce support services. More events are scheduled.</p><p>An hour drive from Lexington, the recently opened Sustainable Beef meatpacking plant in North Platte is hiring about 100 more workers and raising its daily cattle processing goal as a result of Tyson’s Lexington announcement, the North Platte Telegraph and Wall Street Journal have reported.</p><p>Lexington-area Tyson workers were inquiring about jobs immediately after Arkansas-based Tyson announced the closure. Sustainable Beef CEO David Briggs told the Telegraph that about 400 former Tyson workers already had joined his workforce, some before and some after the Nov. 21 announcement.&nbsp;</p><p>Today, the North Platte plant reportedly aims for 1,000 employees and to process 1,800 head of cattle per day.</p><p>Rancher-owned Sustainable Beef opened its plant in 2025 and was expected to create a more competitive supply chain against the “Big Four” producers. The four, Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef, control about 83-85% of U.S. beef processing capacity, which, Dennis said, has long been a point of concern for cattle producers regarding market power and price.</p><p>For the Dec. 22 economic impact report, the UNL economists drew upon multiple data sources and used the IMpact analysis for PLANing (IMPLAN) model, a tool they described as an industry standard.&nbsp;</p>

UNL report outlines Nebraska financial hit from Tyson plant exit

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                        <figcaption><b>Joshua Empfield - Probation Violation</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767798010986.jpeg" alt="<b>Jesus Flores - Fugitive from Justice-Hall Co</b>" />
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767798022894.jpeg" alt="<b>Brianna Devich - Trespassing 2nd Degree, Attempt of a Class 2A Felony</b>" />
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767798209295.jpeg" alt="<b>James Deleon - Poss of Controlled Substance, Marijuana Possession-less than 1 oz, Poss Drug Paraphernalia, No Operators License, Disobey Stop Light, Fail to Display Plates, No Registration</b>" />
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767798269258.jpeg" alt="<b>Phillip Study - Poss of Controlled Substance, Possession Drug Paraphernalia</b>" />
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                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
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                        <figcaption><b>Adam Sinosi Yagoub - Driving Under Influence Liquor</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: January 7, 2026

Radon Action Month, observed in January each year, is aimed at raising awareness about radon gas and its health risks. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) works to educate the public about radon, how it is formed, where it can be found, and the health risks associated with any exposure. Many people are unaware of radon and its dangers, so this month provides an opportunity to share important information.

“Radon is present in every home and building. The only way to determine the radon levels in each home and building is through testing,” states Sarah Minnick, Program Manager at SWNPHD. “Nebraska has a very high rate of radon in homes. Around half the homes in Nebraska that are tested for radon get a result that is higher than the safety level.”

Homes are more at risk for radon exposure when:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing homes for radon every two years. Radon test kits can be purchased at most hardware stores or online, and residents of the nine-county health district can stop by SWNPHD offices in McCook or Ogallala for a free Radon Test Kit. SWNPHD gave out just under 50 radon test kits to residents during 2025.

For homes that register elevated radon levels, a licensed radon professional can help with mitigation. Radon mitigation is the process used to decrease radon levels within a home. The Nebraska Radon Resistant New Construction Act was passed in 2019, meaning that all new construction must have radon-resistant features, which has helped to lower radon exposure in Nebraska.

For more information on radon, contact SWNPHD at 308-345-4223. Our website, swhealth.ne.gov, contains many resources and additional information that are helpful to prevent disease, promote healthy habits, and protect health. Follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves nine counties including Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties.

<p><i>Press Release</i></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1756996738717.jpeg" alt="<br>" />
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                    </figure><p>Radon Action Month, observed in January each year, is aimed at raising awareness about radon gas and its health risks. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) works to educate the public about radon, how it is formed, where it can be found, and the health risks associated with any exposure. Many people are unaware of radon and its dangers, so this month provides an opportunity to share important information.</p><p>“Radon is present in every home and building. The only way to determine the radon levels in each home and building is through testing,” states Sarah Minnick, Program Manager at SWNPHD. “Nebraska has a very high rate of radon in homes. Around half the homes in Nebraska that are tested for radon get a result that is higher than the safety level.”</p><p>Homes are more at risk for radon exposure when:</p><ul>
                        <li>There are cracks or fissures in the concrete foundations</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>There are open spaces around sump pumps or other pipes</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>They are poorly ventilated</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>They have open dirt areas, such as crawl spaces</li>
                    </ul><p>The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing homes for radon every two years. Radon test kits can be purchased at most hardware stores or online, and residents of the nine-county health district can stop by SWNPHD offices in McCook or Ogallala for a free Radon Test Kit. SWNPHD gave out just under 50 radon test kits to residents during 2025.</p><p>For homes that register elevated radon levels, a licensed radon professional can help with mitigation. Radon mitigation is the process used to decrease radon levels within a home. The Nebraska Radon Resistant New Construction Act was passed in 2019, meaning that all new construction must have radon-resistant features, which has helped to lower radon exposure in Nebraska.</p><p>For more information on radon, contact SWNPHD at 308-345-4223. Our website, swhealth.ne.gov, contains many resources and additional information that are helpful to prevent disease, promote healthy habits, and protect health. Follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves nine counties including Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties.</p>

SWNPHD: January is Radon Action Month

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767669025122.jpeg" alt="<b>Joshua Alvarado - Possession of Deadly Weapon, Assault-Domestic Violence, Tamper with A Witness, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Police</b>" />
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                        <figcaption><b>Jeanell Peace - Amphetamine-Possession</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767720291700.jpeg" alt="<b>Yerson Arango-Delgado - No Operators License</b>" />
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                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: January 6, 2026

<i>By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post </i>

<i>Hear the full interview with Paxton Gordon on our Kubota Podcast</i>

Eagle Communications in North Platte is entering a new chapter with the promotion of Paxton Gordon to Operations Manager, a move that reflects both the company’s commitment to internal growth and Gordon’s steady rise within the organization.

Gordon officially stepped into the role at the start of the new year after longtime Operations Manager Derek Beck departed Eagle Communications to pursue his own venture, Your Ag Network. Beck had worked for Eagle Communications for just over five years, celebrating his five-year Eagle anniversary in December.

Beck’s departure followed months of transition planning, allowing for a smooth handoff of responsibilities and providing Gordon time to prepare for the role.

For Gordon, the promotion represents both an opportunity and a challenge. Now overseeing operations for five Eagle radio stations in North Platte, he is responsible for keeping the day-to-day mechanics of the stations running while supporting on-air staff, production, and sports coverage.

“They’re like my children now,” Gordon said, referring to the stations. “I have to always worry about them.”

Gordon, a Kansas State University graduate, earned his degree in Mass Communications and Journalism from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism. His path into broadcasting, however, was not a straightforward one. He initially entered college planning to follow family members into aerospace engineering before realizing that career path wasn’t the right fit.

Radio, it turned out, had already been quietly shaping his future.

Growing up, Gordon spent his early morning drives to school listening to a local sports radio show hosted by broadcaster Jim Davis, whom he still considers an inspiration. That daily routine sparked an interest that followed him through high school and into college, eventually steering him toward broadcasting.

With encouragement from his mother—who reminded him that his love of talking could be turned into a career—and guidance from industry professionals, Gordon began to seriously consider radio. A pivotal moment came during a conversation with longtime Kansas State play-by-play broadcaster Wyatt Thompson, who helped Gordon better understand the possibilities within the field.

“That was really the start of everything,” Gordon said, reflecting on the moment he realized radio could be his future.

After graduating in 2021, Gordon accepted his first broadcasting position in Marysville, Kansas. While the job provided valuable experience, the daily hour-long commute prompted him to explore other opportunities. After interning for Eagle in Manhattan, KS he was eventually offered the full-time Sports Director position in North Platte.

Gordon relocated to North Platte within weeks and quickly became a familiar voice across Eagle’s stations. In addition to sports coverage, he took on production responsibilities, steadily expanding his role behind the scenes.

Now nearing four years with the company, Gordon’s promotion to Operations Manager aligns with Eagle Communications’ long-standing practice of promoting from within.

“It’s one big family,” Gordon said. “They like to keep things internal, reward people who work hard, and keep good people around.”

Stepping into the Operations Manager role means following Beck, whom Gordon credits as both a mentor and a respected leader during his five-plus years with the company.

“Derek’s a superstar in terms of what he’s done,” Gordon said. “There are big shoes to fill.”

In the short term, Gordon will continue handling sports duties through the end of basketball season. Coverage of North Platte Community College and North Platte High School games will remain unchanged for now, with a transition planned as Eagle moves into spring sports. Eagle Communications is actively working to fill the Sports Director and Production Manager position, allowing Gordon to fully focus on his expanded leadership role.

Despite recent staffing changes across departments, Gordon emphasized that listeners should not expect major disruptions.

“We’ve been pretty adaptable over the last few years,” he said. “I don’t think anything too drastic is going to change.”

Those changes include on-air schedule adjustments and internal role shifts that Gordon believes strengthen the overall lineup while maintaining the consistency radio audiences value.

Even as the youngest member of the office, Gordon now leads the North Platte operation, a responsibility he approaches with humility and humor. He credits teamwork, routine, and what he jokingly refers to as the office’s “feng shui” for keeping things running smoothly.

“It’s definitely a little weird,” he said of the transition. “But it was time to take on a new challenge.”

As he begins his first full week as Operations Manager, Gordon remains focused on stability, growth, and serving the North Platte community through local radio.

“Nothing’s really going to change,” Gordon said. “It’s going to be the same great radio. We’re going to put in the effort and do the best we can.”

For Eagle Communications in North Platte, Gordon’s promotion signals continuity backed by fresh leadership—grounded in experience, familiarity, and a genuine passion for radio.

<p><i>By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post </i></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767643076846.png" alt="Jeff Smeltzer (left) and Paxton Gordon (right) on January 2, 2026 in Kearney, Ne for North Platte High School Boys and Girls Basketball (Courtesy Paxton Gordon)" />
                        <figcaption>Jeff Smeltzer (left) and Paxton Gordon (right) on January 2, 2026 in Kearney, Ne for North Platte High School Boys and Girls Basketball (Courtesy Paxton Gordon)</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><iframe title="Inside the Eagle’s Nest: Paxton Gordon Steps Into Leadership" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=3b8z2-1a0d715-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=654771&font-color=ffffff&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>Hear the full interview with Paxton Gordon on our Kubota Podcast</i></p><p>Eagle Communications in North Platte is entering a new chapter with the promotion of Paxton Gordon to Operations Manager, a move that reflects both the company’s commitment to internal growth and Gordon’s steady rise within the organization.</p><p>Gordon officially stepped into the role at the start of the new year after longtime Operations Manager Derek Beck departed Eagle Communications to pursue his own venture, Your Ag Network. Beck had worked for Eagle Communications for just over five years, celebrating his five-year Eagle anniversary in December.</p><p>Beck’s departure followed months of transition planning, allowing for a smooth handoff of responsibilities and providing Gordon time to prepare for the role.</p><p>For Gordon, the promotion represents both an opportunity and a challenge. Now overseeing operations for five Eagle radio stations in North Platte, he is responsible for keeping the day-to-day mechanics of the stations running while supporting on-air staff, production, and sports coverage.</p><p>“They’re like my children now,” Gordon said, referring to the stations. “I have to always worry about them.”</p><p>Gordon, a Kansas State University graduate, earned his degree in Mass Communications and Journalism from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism. His path into broadcasting, however, was not a straightforward one. He initially entered college planning to follow family members into aerospace engineering before realizing that career path wasn’t the right fit.</p><p>Radio, it turned out, had already been quietly shaping his future.</p><p>Growing up, Gordon spent his early morning drives to school listening to a local sports radio show hosted by broadcaster Jim Davis, whom he still considers an inspiration. That daily routine sparked an interest that followed him through high school and into college, eventually steering him toward broadcasting.</p><p>With encouragement from his mother—who reminded him that his love of talking could be turned into a career—and guidance from industry professionals, Gordon began to seriously consider radio. A pivotal moment came during a conversation with longtime Kansas State play-by-play broadcaster Wyatt Thompson, who helped Gordon better understand the possibilities within the field.</p><p>“That was really the start of everything,” Gordon said, reflecting on the moment he realized radio could be his future.</p><p>After graduating in 2021, Gordon accepted his first broadcasting position in Marysville, Kansas. While the job provided valuable experience, the daily hour-long commute prompted him to explore other opportunities. After interning for Eagle in Manhattan, KS he was eventually offered the full-time Sports Director position in North Platte.</p><p>Gordon relocated to North Platte within weeks and quickly became a familiar voice across Eagle’s stations. In addition to sports coverage, he took on production responsibilities, steadily expanding his role behind the scenes.</p><p>Now nearing four years with the company, Gordon’s promotion to Operations Manager aligns with Eagle Communications’ long-standing practice of promoting from within.</p><p>“It’s one big family,” Gordon said. “They like to keep things internal, reward people who work hard, and keep good people around.”</p><p>Stepping into the Operations Manager role means following Beck, whom Gordon credits as both a mentor and a respected leader during his five-plus years with the company.</p><p>“Derek’s a superstar in terms of what he’s done,” Gordon said. “There are big shoes to fill.”</p><p>In the short term, Gordon will continue handling sports duties through the end of basketball season. Coverage of North Platte Community College and North Platte High School games will remain unchanged for now, with a transition planned as Eagle moves into spring sports. Eagle Communications is actively working to fill the Sports Director and Production Manager position, allowing Gordon to fully focus on his expanded leadership role.</p><p>Despite recent staffing changes across departments, Gordon emphasized that listeners should not expect major disruptions.</p><p>“We’ve been pretty adaptable over the last few years,” he said. “I don’t think anything too drastic is going to change.”</p><p>Those changes include on-air schedule adjustments and internal role shifts that Gordon believes strengthen the overall lineup while maintaining the consistency radio audiences value.</p><p>Even as the youngest member of the office, Gordon now leads the North Platte operation, a responsibility he approaches with humility and humor. He credits teamwork, routine, and what he jokingly refers to as the office’s “feng shui” for keeping things running smoothly.</p><p>“It’s definitely a little weird,” he said of the transition. “But it was time to take on a new challenge.”</p><p>As he begins his first full week as Operations Manager, Gordon remains focused on stability, growth, and serving the North Platte community through local radio.</p><p>“Nothing’s really going to change,” Gordon said. “It’s going to be the same great radio. We’re going to put in the effort and do the best we can.”</p><p>For Eagle Communications in North Platte, Gordon’s promotion signals continuity backed by fresh leadership—grounded in experience, familiarity, and a genuine passion for radio.</p>

🎙️Paxton Gordon Takes on Operations Manager Role at Eagle Communications in North Platte

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The Hot Sheets: January 5, 2026

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                    </figure><h2>Lincoln County Jail</h2><p><i>No New Bookings</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767498436023.jpeg" alt="<b>Edward Hagert - Failure to Appear</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Edward Hagert - Failure to Appear</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767498470151.jpeg" alt="<b>Jessie Kirby - Driving Under Influence of Liquor, Possession of Firearm by Prohibited Person</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jessie Kirby - Driving Under Influence of Liquor, Possession of Firearm by Prohibited Person</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767638163949.jpeg" alt="<b>Santos Corona-Ambriz - Driving Under Suspension 4th</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Santos Corona-Ambriz - Driving Under Suspension 4th</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

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The Hot Sheets: January 4, 2026

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767379597193.jpeg" alt="Rysmel Lemus-Falcon - Immigration" />
                        <figcaption>Rysmel Lemus-Falcon - Immigration</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767379610209.jpeg" alt="<b>Quinton Wright - Trespassing-2nd Degree</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Quinton Wright - Trespassing-2nd Degree</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767379621416.jpeg" alt="<b>Sindy Lopez-Coutreras - Immigration</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Sindy Lopez-Coutreras - Immigration</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767409880275.jpeg" alt="<b>Fredy Lopez-Xitumul - Immigration</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Fredy Lopez-Xitumul - Immigration</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767409895735.jpeg" alt="<b>Kara Jackson - Littering of Public &amp; Private Property</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Kara Jackson - Littering of Public &amp; Private Property</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767409981485.jpeg" alt="<b>Keisha Trujillo-Heskett - Child Abuse-Intentional/Non Serious Injury</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Keisha Trujillo-Heskett - Child Abuse-Intentional/Non Serious Injury</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><p><i>No New Bookings</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767379421753.jpeg" alt="<b>Tyler McPeak - 3rd Degree Domestic/Bond Revocation</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Tyler McPeak - 3rd Degree Domestic/Bond Revocation</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767379478577.jpeg" alt="<b>Abigail Bordeaux - Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant-Possession of Controlled Substance, Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Abigail Bordeaux - Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant-Possession of Controlled Substance, Dawson County Sheriff's Office Warrant-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767638219943.jpeg" alt="<b>Jeremy Keim - Driving Under the Influence +.15</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jeremy Keim - Driving Under the Influence +.15</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

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The Hot Sheets: January 3, 2026

JANUARY 2, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)&nbsp; — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit and search in western Nebraska.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. MT Thursday, a trooper observed an Infinity Q50 traveling over 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near Big Springs. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and fled eastbound on I-80. The trooper initiated a pursuit.

During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle reached speeds of 140 miles per hour and passed vehicles on the shoulder. Near Sutherland, at mile marker 155, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed spike strips to slow the vehicle. The vehicle exited I-80 at the Sutherland interchange and came to a stop on Highway 25. The driver fled on foot and the passenger immediately surrendered.

Troopers and Lincoln County Deputies searched the area for approximately one hour until the driver was located and taken into custody without further incident. A search of the vehicle revealed psilocybin mushrooms, THC edibles, drug paraphernalia, and a bottle of alcohol.

The driver, an 18-year-old male from Colorado, was lodged in Lincoln County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, no operator’s license, and other charges. The passenger, also an 18-year-old male from Colorado, was cited for minor in possession of alcohol and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/7/1562084161517.png" alt="<br>" />
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                    </figure><p>JANUARY 2, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)&nbsp; — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit and search in western Nebraska.</p><p>At approximately 6:30 p.m. MT Thursday, a trooper observed an Infinity Q50 traveling over 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near Big Springs. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and fled eastbound on I-80. The trooper initiated a pursuit.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767369388774.jpeg" alt="<b>Shamar Hunter - Flight to Avoid Prosecution, Confinement, ETC, Obstructing Police, Resisting Officer, Possession of Controlled Substance (</b><a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/060b7c78-d4b1-4bb7-867d-c0154dcd9f9f">The Hot Sheets</a><b>)</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Shamar Hunter - Flight to Avoid Prosecution, Confinement, ETC, Obstructing Police, Resisting Officer, Possession of Controlled Substance (</b><a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/060b7c78-d4b1-4bb7-867d-c0154dcd9f9f">The Hot Sheets</a><b>)</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle reached speeds of 140 miles per hour and passed vehicles on the shoulder. Near Sutherland, at mile marker 155, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed spike strips to slow the vehicle. The vehicle exited I-80 at the Sutherland interchange and came to a stop on Highway 25. The driver fled on foot and the passenger immediately surrendered.</p><p>Troopers and Lincoln County Deputies searched the area for approximately one hour until the driver was located and taken into custody without further incident. A search of the vehicle revealed psilocybin mushrooms, THC edibles, drug paraphernalia, and a bottle of alcohol.</p><p>The driver, an 18-year-old male from Colorado, was lodged in Lincoln County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, no operator’s license, and other charges. The passenger, also an 18-year-old male from Colorado, was cited for minor in possession of alcohol and possession of drug paraphernalia.</p>

Teens Apprehended After Pursuit in Western Nebraska

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767369388774.jpeg" alt="<b>Shamar Hunter - Flight to Avoid Prosecution, Confinement, ETC, Obstructing Police, Resisting Officer, Possession of Controlled Substance</b>" />
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                        <figcaption><b>Shellie Blackler - Domestic Assault 3rd Degree</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767379321820.jpeg" alt="<b>Conagher Schultz - Driving Under Revocation, Driving Under Influence of Liquor, Hit and Run</b>" />
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The Hot Sheets: January 2, 2026

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767201105380.jpeg" alt="<b>Bryon Little II - Driving Under Influence of Liquor(3rd)</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Bryon Little II - Driving Under Influence of Liquor(3rd)</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767324963677.jpeg" alt="<b>Elisha Navarrette - Possession of Controlled Substance</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Elisha Navarrette - Possession of Controlled Substance</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/1/1767324988543.jpeg" alt="<b>Jonathan Jones - Contempt of Court</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jonathan Jones - Contempt of Court</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><p><i>No New Bookings</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><p><i>Check Back Later</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

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The Hot Sheets: January 1, 2026

<i>By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post</i>

<i>Listen to the full interview with Derek Beck on our Kubota Podcast</i>

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Derek Beck, Operations Manager at Eagle Media in North Platte, will be leaving the company effective January 1 after purchasing Your Ag Network from longtime broadcaster Monte James.

Beck confirmed his departure during a recent on-air announcement, noting he gave Eagle Media his notice about two months ago. His final day with the company is December 31.

Beck, along with business partner Parker James, has purchased Your Ag Network, an agricultural radio network that provides market and farm reports across much of the Midwest. Beck said the partnership will be a 50-50 ownership arrangement.

Your Ag Network airs on approximately 83 stations throughout the region, including Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Colorado, with plans to expand into Kansas.

Beck said one of the network’s key features is its overnight trading coverage, reflecting the global nature of today’s agricultural markets.

“One of the few networks that offers an overnight trading report,” he said. “The markets are global now… things happen overnight.”

As part of his new role, Beck will personally take over early morning market reports, with his first report airing at 6 a.m. He will also continue producing and expanding rodeo-related content, including the popular Territorial Rodeo Update.

Beck has worked closely with Monte James for several years, serving as a producer for the Territorial Rodeo Update and other reports. James will continue contributing content, including the Hot Barn Report, while stepping back from ownership.

“He’s been one of my best buds for 20-some years,” Beck said. “This opportunity, in some ways, came out of nowhere, but in a lot of ways it’s been in the background for a long time.”

Beck said the move represents a long-held goal of business ownership for himself and his wife, Carla, who will remain employed at Eagle Media.

“We’ve wanted to own our own business for years,” Beck said. “Radio makes me really happy… and this is something new.”

Although he is leaving his day-to-day role at Eagle Media, Beck said he is not leaving North Platte.

“We’re not moving. We’re not leaving town,” he said. “One of the cool things about this new gig is I don’t have to leave to do it.”

Beck described his time at Eagle Media as a highlight of his radio career and said the departure is bittersweet.

“This has really been a highlight for me at Eagle,” he said. “As I leave, it’s a little bittersweet because this was a really good stop on my radio career here with Eagle in North Platte.”

<p><i>By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post</i></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767199539913.png" alt="Derek Beck and Parker James become 50/50 partners in Your Ag Network. The company was bought from Monte James and the deal finalized on December 30, 2025. (Left to Right: Parker James, Derek Beck, Monte James | Photo Derek Beck)" />
                        <figcaption>Derek Beck and Parker James become 50/50 partners in Your Ag Network. The company was bought from Monte James and the deal finalized on December 30, 2025. (Left to Right: Parker James, Derek Beck, Monte James | Photo Derek Beck)</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><iframe title="Rising Up: Derek Beck Begins Ag Network Journey" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=2urz3-1a06d8e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=3ab278&font-color=ffffff&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>Listen to the full interview with Derek Beck on our Kubota Podcast</i></p><p>NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Derek Beck, Operations Manager at Eagle Media in North Platte, will be leaving the company effective January 1 after purchasing Your Ag Network from longtime broadcaster Monte James.</p><p>Beck confirmed his departure during a recent on-air announcement, noting he gave Eagle Media his notice about two months ago. His final day with the company is December 31.</p><p>Beck, along with business partner Parker James, has purchased Your Ag Network, an agricultural radio network that provides market and farm reports across much of the Midwest. Beck said the partnership will be a 50-50 ownership arrangement.</p><p>Your Ag Network airs on approximately 83 stations throughout the region, including Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Colorado, with plans to expand into Kansas.</p><p>Beck said one of the network’s key features is its overnight trading coverage, reflecting the global nature of today’s agricultural markets.</p><p>“One of the few networks that offers an overnight trading report,” he said. “The markets are global now… things happen overnight.”</p><p>As part of his new role, Beck will personally take over early morning market reports, with his first report airing at 6 a.m. He will also continue producing and expanding rodeo-related content, including the popular Territorial Rodeo Update.</p><p>Beck has worked closely with Monte James for several years, serving as a producer for the Territorial Rodeo Update and other reports. James will continue contributing content, including the Hot Barn Report, while stepping back from ownership.</p><p>“He’s been one of my best buds for 20-some years,” Beck said. “This opportunity, in some ways, came out of nowhere, but in a lot of ways it’s been in the background for a long time.”</p><p>Beck said the move represents a long-held goal of business ownership for himself and his wife, Carla, who will remain employed at Eagle Media.</p><p>“We’ve wanted to own our own business for years,” Beck said. “Radio makes me really happy… and this is something new.”</p><p>Although he is leaving his day-to-day role at Eagle Media, Beck said he is not leaving North Platte.</p><p>“We’re not moving. We’re not leaving town,” he said. “One of the cool things about this new gig is I don’t have to leave to do it.”</p><p>Beck described his time at Eagle Media as a highlight of his radio career and said the departure is bittersweet.</p><p>“This has really been a highlight for me at Eagle,” he said. “As I leave, it’s a little bittersweet because this was a really good stop on my radio career here with Eagle in North Platte.”</p>

🎙️Derek Beck Fulfills Ownership Dream in New Chapter With Purchase of Your Ag Network

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767200805622.jpeg" alt="<b>Raymond Borges - Assault, Threat-Terroristic-State Offenses, False Imprisonment</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Raymond Borges - Assault, Threat-Terroristic-State Offenses, False Imprisonment</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767200814518.jpeg" alt="<b>Jacob Carey - Criminal Impersonation, No Operators License</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jacob Carey - Criminal Impersonation, No Operators License</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767200822670.jpeg" alt="<b>Wade Wolf - Possession of Deadly Weapon</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Wade Wolf - Possession of Deadly Weapon</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767200831103.jpeg" alt="<b>Jeri Schaben - Failure to Appear, Marijuana Possession-Less than 1 oz</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Jeri Schaben - Failure to Appear, Marijuana Possession-Less than 1 oz</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><p><i>No New Bookings</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767200607928.jpeg" alt="<b>Adrian Favela - Driving Under the Influence, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, DUI with Passenger Under 16</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Adrian Favela - Driving Under the Influence, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, DUI with Passenger Under 16</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767200670529.jpeg" alt="<b>Ian Shereck - Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense, Open Container, Refuse Pretest, Refuse Post Arrest Chemical Test, Speeding (105 in 75)</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Ian Shereck - Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense, Open Container, Refuse Pretest, Refuse Post Arrest Chemical Test, Speeding (105 in 75)</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 31, 2025

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767068461998.jpeg" alt="<b>Payton Albrecht-Franke - Possession with Intent</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Payton Albrecht-Franke - Possession with Intent</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767068480223.jpeg" alt="<b>Thomas Pierce - Possession of Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Driving Under Suspension</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Thomas Pierce - Possession of Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Driving Under Suspension</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><p><i>No New Bookings</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><p><i>No New Bookings</i></p><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 30, 2025

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767019243171.jpeg" alt="<b>Calen Stearns - Domestic 3rd Degree</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Calen Stearns - Domestic 3rd Degree</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><p>No New Bookings</p><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767019306916.jpeg" alt="<b>Orlando Roman-Alarcon Jr. - Driving Under Influence Liquor (2nd), Refusal to Submit to Breath/Chem Test</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Orlando Roman-Alarcon Jr. - Driving Under Influence Liquor (2nd), Refusal to Submit to Breath/Chem Test</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767019319422.jpeg" alt="<b>James D Hernandez - Disturbing the Peace</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>James D Hernandez - Disturbing the Peace</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 29, 2025

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767019908991.jpeg" alt="<b>Austin Deidel - 3rd Degree Domestic Assault, Terroristic Threats, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Austin Deidel - 3rd Degree Domestic Assault, Terroristic Threats, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767019919013.jpeg" alt="<b>Robert David Welliver II - Trespassing-2nd Degree</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Robert David Welliver II - Trespassing-2nd Degree</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Keith County Jail</h2><p>No New Bookings</p><p>****</p><h2>Dawson County Jail</h2><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767019954467.jpeg" alt="<b>Keivi Jose Sanchez-Veliz - Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Controlled Substance-Cocaine, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During Commission of a Felony, Carrying Concealed Handgun While Contact with Peace Officer</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Keivi Jose Sanchez-Veliz - Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Controlled Substance-Cocaine, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During Commission of a Felony, Carrying Concealed Handgun While Contact with Peace Officer</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767019974428.jpeg" alt="<b>Luis Alvarez-Salgado - Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Controlled Substance-Cocaine, Possession of Deadly Weapon During Commission of a Felony, Carrying Concealed Handgun Contact with Peace Officer</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Luis Alvarez-Salgado - Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Controlled Substance-Cocaine, Possession of Deadly Weapon During Commission of a Felony, Carrying Concealed Handgun Contact with Peace Officer</b></figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1767019985450.jpeg" alt="<b>Anderson Jose Aguane-Jaspe - Possession of Controlled Substance-Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Deliver, Possession of a Firearm During a Drug Violation, Carrying Concealed Weapon</b>" />
                        <figcaption><b>Anderson Jose Aguane-Jaspe - Possession of Controlled Substance-Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Deliver, Possession of a Firearm During a Drug Violation, Carrying Concealed Weapon</b></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>****</p><h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2><p><i>Temporarily Unavailable</i></p><p>****</p><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

<strong>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to </strong><strong>admin@northplattepost.com.</strong> </div>