Charles Marcelino Ludlow, 24, North Platte and Sarah Elizabeth Smith, 24, North Platte&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Andrew Scott McCroden, 34, North Platte and Sheri Dawn Owens, 39, North Platte

Joel Evan Anderson, 29, North Platte and Karissa Rae Parker, 25, North Platte

James Charles Dougherty, 68, Sutherland and Diane Kay Brevig, 66, Sutherland

Charles Marcelino Ludlow, 24, North Platte and Sarah Elizabeth Smith, 24, North Platte&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrew Scott McCroden, 34, North Platte and Sheri Dawn Owens, 39, North PlatteJoel Evan Anderson, 29, North Platte and Karissa Rae Parker, 25, North PlatteJames Charles Dougherty, 68, Sutherland and Diane Kay Brevig, 66, Sutherland

Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of December 30th)

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1736084637478.jpeg" alt="Conan Gifford - DV Assault-3rd Cause Bodily Injury x2" />
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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

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 admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: January 5th, 2024

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1735999826580.jpeg" alt="Aaron Wallace - Possess Deadly Weapon-Prohibited Person, Drive Under Susp Before Reinstated-State, Drive During Revocation Impound-4th/Subs" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1735999887910.jpeg" alt="Brian Scherbath II - Possess Deadly Weapon While Commit Felony" />
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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

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 admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: January 4th, 2025

Several High School Basketball games set for Saturday, January 4 have been moved up because of winter weather that is projected to move through the area Saturday afternoon and evening. Here are games we're aware of that have changed their start times.

North Platte High Girls vs. Bennington moved to 11am CST, JV game canceled. Listen to game on FM 98.1 or Watch Here on POST.&nbsp;

Ogallala Girls vs. Grand Island Northwest will start at Noon MST Saturday, with JV beginning at 10:10am MST. You can listen to the game on <a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">Flatrock 100.7</a> or <a href="https://sandhillspost.dev/posts/baece1bf-3173-45f5-9827-4f2bd56227d9">Watch HERE</a>.

Paxton vs. Cambridge will start at Noon MST with girls game and boys to follow. JV games will start at 11am MST.

Several High School Basketball games set for Saturday, January 4 have been moved up because of winter weather that is projected to move through the area Saturday afternoon and evening. Here are games we're aware of that have changed their start times.North Platte High Girls vs. Bennington moved to 11am CST, JV game canceled. Listen to game on FM 98.1 or Watch Here on POST.&nbsp;Ogallala Girls vs. Grand Island Northwest will start at Noon MST Saturday, with JV beginning at 10:10am MST. You can listen to the game on <a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">Flatrock 100.7</a> or <a href="https://sandhillspost.dev/posts/baece1bf-3173-45f5-9827-4f2bd56227d9">Watch HERE</a>.Paxton vs. Cambridge will start at Noon MST with girls game and boys to follow. JV games will start at 11am MST.

Saturday basketball games pushed up due to incoming storm (Check Here)

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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

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 admin@northplattepost.com.
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The Hot Sheets: January 3rd, 2025

Nebraska anglers should be aware of fishing regulation changes that took in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.&nbsp;

The changes to fishing rules, approved by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission during meetings in 2024, are:

Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted) –&nbsp;At Frye Lake Wildlife Management Area, there will be no minimum length limit with no more than one fish 18 inches or longer allowed in the five-fish daily bag limit.

At Prairie View Lake, Wagon Train State Recreation Area/WMA, Duck Creek Recreation Area and Prairie Queen Recreation Area, the five-fish bag limit has a protected slot of 15-18 inches, with no more than one fish 18 inches or longer in the daily bag.

Patriot Park Lake was added to the list of water bodies that have a 21-inch minimum length limit.

Pawnee SRA/WMA was removed from the list of water bodies that have a 21-inch minimum length limit.

Two Rivers State Recreation Area Trout Lake (Lake No. 5) –&nbsp;Anglers will be allowed to practice catch and release on trout if they choose, and the start date when anglers will be allowed to fish the lake without a trout tag is June 1.

Channel Catfish –&nbsp;The “one-over” size restriction on channel catfish from the Missouri River is removed.

Walleye, Sauger and Saugeye –&nbsp;Branched Oak Lake reverts to statewide restrictions of daily bag limit of four, possession limit of eight and 15-inch minimum length limit, with one over 22 inches or longer allowed in the daily bag.

Northern Pike –&nbsp;At Clear Lake, Dewey Lake, Hackberry Lake and Pelican Lake, the three-fish daily bag limit has a protected slot of 24-34 inches, with no more than one fish 34 inches or longer in the bag.

Smith Lake WMA is added to the lakes that have a daily bag limit of 10 pike of which only three can be over 22 inches and only one of these can be over 34 inches.&nbsp;

Lake Wanahoo reverts to statewide restrictions of daily bag limit of three, possession limit of 10, no minimum length limit and one fish 34 inches or longer allowed in the daily bag.

Striped Bass, White Bass and Wiper –&nbsp;The statewide “one-over” size restriction is changed, increasing the length limit to 18 inches or longer in which the daily bag limit may include one fish, in inland waters.

Bait –&nbsp;The no-live-baitfish restriction was removed at Lake Wanahoo.

More fishing information can be found in the 2025 Fishing Guide, which will be available in January at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.outdoornebraska.org/">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;and where 2025 fishing permits are sold.

Jerry KaneNebraska Game and ParksNebraska anglers should be aware of fishing regulation changes that took in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.&nbsp;The changes to fishing rules, approved by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission during meetings in 2024, are:Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted) –&nbsp;At Frye Lake Wildlife Management Area, there will be no minimum length limit with no more than one fish 18 inches or longer allowed in the five-fish daily bag limit.At Prairie View Lake, Wagon Train State Recreation Area/WMA, Duck Creek Recreation Area and Prairie Queen Recreation Area, the five-fish bag limit has a protected slot of 15-18 inches, with no more than one fish 18 inches or longer in the daily bag.Patriot Park Lake was added to the list of water bodies that have a 21-inch minimum length limit.Pawnee SRA/WMA was removed from the list of water bodies that have a 21-inch minimum length limit.Two Rivers State Recreation Area Trout Lake (Lake No. 5) –&nbsp;Anglers will be allowed to practice catch and release on trout if they choose, and the start date when anglers will be allowed to fish the lake without a trout tag is June 1.Channel Catfish –&nbsp;The “one-over” size restriction on channel catfish from the Missouri River is removed.Walleye, Sauger and Saugeye –&nbsp;Branched Oak Lake reverts to statewide restrictions of daily bag limit of four, possession limit of eight and 15-inch minimum length limit, with one over 22 inches or longer allowed in the daily bag.Northern Pike –&nbsp;At Clear Lake, Dewey Lake, Hackberry Lake and Pelican Lake, the three-fish daily bag limit has a protected slot of 24-34 inches, with no more than one fish 34 inches or longer in the bag.Smith Lake WMA is added to the lakes that have a daily bag limit of 10 pike of which only three can be over 22 inches and only one of these can be over 34 inches.&nbsp;Lake Wanahoo reverts to statewide restrictions of daily bag limit of three, possession limit of 10, no minimum length limit and one fish 34 inches or longer allowed in the daily bag.Striped Bass, White Bass and Wiper –&nbsp;The statewide “one-over” size restriction is changed, increasing the length limit to 18 inches or longer in which the daily bag limit may include one fish, in inland waters.Bait –&nbsp;The no-live-baitfish restriction was removed at Lake Wanahoo.More fishing information can be found in the 2025 Fishing Guide, which will be available in January at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.outdoornebraska.org/">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;and where 2025 fishing permits are sold.

Be aware of fishing regulation changes for 2025

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department

Many respiratory illnesses go around in the fall and winter in southwest Nebraska. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has seen a rise in cases of respiratory illness during the first two weeks of December. Influenza (flu) and RSV are just beginning to appear, and rates remain low for now; however, COVID-19 is widespread throughout the health district. SWNPHD has received reports of three deaths from COVID-19 in the last 6 months.&nbsp;

“Now that the weather is getting colder, we often find ourselves staying indoors more and keeping windows and doors closed tight to the elements,” explained Melissa Propp, Clinic Manager at SWNPHD. “Cold dry air, close contact with others indoors, and holiday events all help contribute to more people getting sick this time of year.”&nbsp;

Colds, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 can all have similar symptoms so it can be very challenging to know when it is serious or when to get medical care. For those more at risk of getting very sick, it is important to get tested so the right treatment can be given.&nbsp;

COLDS: Mild illness with symptoms usually starting 1 to 3 days after exposure. Symptoms include cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, and sneezing.&nbsp; Colds may last up to 10 days. Younger children are more likely to have colds, often 3 or more times per season. There is no vaccine or treatment that can combat a cold, though rest and over-the-counter medicines can help with symptoms.&nbsp;

INFLUENZA (flu): Mild to severe illness with symptoms usually starting 2 to 4 days after exposure. Symptoms come on suddenly and include fever (not everyone will experience a fever), chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, and fatigue (tiredness). Some people have stomach issues, though this is more common in children. Symptoms may last 5 to 7 days with a shorter time for people who got a flu shot.&nbsp; Flu shots are available every year and help decrease the severity of symptoms as well as how long it lasts. Influenza is treatable with antiviral medication if identified within 48 hours after symptoms start, so check with your medical provider.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): Mild to severe illness with symptoms usually starting 5 days after exposure. Symptoms of RSV in children are fever, runny nose, loss of appetite, coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. Symptoms in adults are low grade fever, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing and headache. Symptoms may last 2-8 days. Severe illness from RSV is more common in young children and older adults, with labored breathing, thick mucus, or whistling sounds while breathing. Seek medical care for any of these symptoms. Multiple RSV vaccines are now available for young children and seniors aged 60 and older, to prevent severe illness.&nbsp;

COVID-19: Mild to severe illness with symptoms usually starting 2 to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms may include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you get COVID-19 and are at risk of getting very sick, treatments are available that can reduce your chances of needing to be hospitalized, so check with your medical provider or local pharmacy. COVID-19 vaccines are available that help decrease the severity of the symptoms as well as how long symptoms will last.&nbsp;

As with any illness, seek immediate medical attention if you or someone else is having trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that is not going away, confusion, trouble waking up or staying awake, bluish lips or face, or an uncontrolled fever after taking fever reducing medication.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information contact Melissa Propp, Clinic Manager at 308-345-4223.  SWNPHD serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, or view the website at swhealth.ne.gov which contains many resources and information to prevent disease, promote and protect health.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Southwest Nebraska Public Health DepartmentMany respiratory illnesses go around in the fall and winter in southwest Nebraska. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has seen a rise in cases of respiratory illness during the first two weeks of December. Influenza (flu) and RSV are just beginning to appear, and rates remain low for now; however, COVID-19 is widespread throughout the health district. SWNPHD has received reports of three deaths from COVID-19 in the last 6 months.&nbsp;“Now that the weather is getting colder, we often find ourselves staying indoors more and keeping windows and doors closed tight to the elements,” explained Melissa Propp, Clinic Manager at SWNPHD. “Cold dry air, close contact with others indoors, and holiday events all help contribute to more people getting sick this time of year.”&nbsp;Colds, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 can all have similar symptoms so it can be very challenging to know when it is serious or when to get medical care. For those more at risk of getting very sick, it is important to get tested so the right treatment can be given.&nbsp;COLDS: Mild illness with symptoms usually starting 1 to 3 days after exposure. Symptoms include cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, and sneezing.&nbsp; Colds may last up to 10 days. Younger children are more likely to have colds, often 3 or more times per season. There is no vaccine or treatment that can combat a cold, though rest and over-the-counter medicines can help with symptoms.&nbsp;INFLUENZA (flu): Mild to severe illness with symptoms usually starting 2 to 4 days after exposure. Symptoms come on suddenly and include fever (not everyone will experience a fever), chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, and fatigue (tiredness). Some people have stomach issues, though this is more common in children. Symptoms may last 5 to 7 days with a shorter time for people who got a flu shot.&nbsp; Flu shots are available every year and help decrease the severity of symptoms as well as how long it lasts. Influenza is treatable with antiviral medication if identified within 48 hours after symptoms start, so check with your medical provider.&nbsp;&nbsp;RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): Mild to severe illness with symptoms usually starting 5 days after exposure. Symptoms of RSV in children are fever, runny nose, loss of appetite, coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. Symptoms in adults are low grade fever, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing and headache. Symptoms may last 2-8 days. Severe illness from RSV is more common in young children and older adults, with labored breathing, thick mucus, or whistling sounds while breathing. Seek medical care for any of these symptoms. Multiple RSV vaccines are now available for young children and seniors aged 60 and older, to prevent severe illness.&nbsp;COVID-19: Mild to severe illness with symptoms usually starting 2 to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms may include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you get COVID-19 and are at risk of getting very sick, treatments are available that can reduce your chances of needing to be hospitalized, so check with your medical provider or local pharmacy. COVID-19 vaccines are available that help decrease the severity of the symptoms as well as how long symptoms will last.&nbsp;As with any illness, seek immediate medical attention if you or someone else is having trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that is not going away, confusion, trouble waking up or staying awake, bluish lips or face, or an uncontrolled fever after taking fever reducing medication.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information contact Melissa Propp, Clinic Manager at 308-345-4223. SWNPHD serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, or view the website at swhealth.ne.gov which contains many resources and information to prevent disease, promote and protect health.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Respiratory Illness: What are the Symptoms? 

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The Hot Sheets: January 2nd, 2025

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The Hot Sheets: January 1st, 2025

<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/12/31/christmas-miracle-saves-small-town-nebraska-newspapers/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — Rod Worrell calls it a “Christmas miracle,” but just hours before he was ready to print the final edition of the Ainsworth Star-Journal on Dec. 25, a new owner emerged.

Now both the Star-Journal and the Valentine Midland News, two weekly papers that Worrell and his wife Kathy had owned for more than 40 years, will not close.

“I wasn’t holding out much hope,” Worrell said.

Potential owners in Ainsworth, he said, were having trouble finding someone to staff the paper — workforce is a major issue in many sectors across Nebraska, including in Ainsworth, a ranching community 140 miles west of Norfolk.

Graig Kinzie, the owner of the local radio station in Ainsworth, said he’d been trying to put together a group to buy the paper for two to three months, but each group couldn’t come up with someone to run the operation.

Kinzie said he’d even told Worrell, a long-time golfing buddy, “Sorry,” his efforts had failed.

But then the owners of an Ainsworth car dealership, Clint and Katie Painter stepped forward to tell Kinzie their daughter, Erin, wanted to move back to her hometown and was willing to manage the paper.

The Worrells now plan to work for a couple of months to help the new owners — the Painters, Graig and Stephanie Kinzie, and Kirk and Chelsea Peterson — get acclimated.

“I’m really excited,” Rod Worrell said. “I wasn’t looking forward to being the one to shut down a newspaper that’s been around in one form or another for 142 years.”

The same goes for Valentine, a north-central Nebraska community where Dana Anderson, a longtime employee of the Midland News, and her husband, Ken, have purchased the printing side of the business, Midland Printing, as first&nbsp;<a href="https://central.newschannelnebraska.com/story/52062856/valentine-couple-buys-midland-printing" target="_blank">reported by News Channel Nebraska</a>. A separate local group is taking over the newspaper.

In Ainsworth, Kinzie, who has owned KBRB for 15 years, said that he hated to see the newspaper close, even though it competed with his radio station for advertising.

“You hate to see a pillar of your community close,” he said. “From a community standpoint it’s not something we wanted to see go away.”

“It actually all worked out at the very, very last minute,” Kinzie said.

He added that his advertising representatives and accounting personnel can handle a lot of what needs to be done at the newspaper, and he already covers a lot of local meetings and ballgames, which also will be an asset.

The saving of the Ainsworth and Valentine papers comes when community papers have been hit with a loss of advertising to social media, higher production costs, a decline in mailing service and challenges in hiring staff.

Last year, an average of about 2.5 newspapers closed each week nationally, according to the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. More than 211 American counties now have no newspapers, creating so-called “news deserts.”

Correction: This article has been revised to reflect the new ownership of the Valentine printing business and separate new local ownership of the newspaper. A previous version combined them.

Paul Hammel<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/12/31/christmas-miracle-saves-small-town-nebraska-newspapers/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN — Rod Worrell calls it a “Christmas miracle,” but just hours before he was ready to print the final edition of the Ainsworth Star-Journal on Dec. 25, a new owner emerged.Now both the Star-Journal and the Valentine Midland News, two weekly papers that Worrell and his wife Kathy had owned for more than 40 years, will not close.“I wasn’t holding out much hope,” Worrell said.Potential owners in Ainsworth, he said, were having trouble finding someone to staff the paper — workforce is a major issue in many sectors across Nebraska, including in Ainsworth, a ranching community 140 miles west of Norfolk.Graig Kinzie, the owner of the local radio station in Ainsworth, said he’d been trying to put together a group to buy the paper for two to three months, but each group couldn’t come up with someone to run the operation.Kinzie said he’d even told Worrell, a long-time golfing buddy, “Sorry,” his efforts had failed.But then the owners of an Ainsworth car dealership, Clint and Katie Painter stepped forward to tell Kinzie their daughter, Erin, wanted to move back to her hometown and was willing to manage the paper.The Worrells now plan to work for a couple of months to help the new owners — the Painters, Graig and Stephanie Kinzie, and Kirk and Chelsea Peterson — get acclimated.“I’m really excited,” Rod Worrell said. “I wasn’t looking forward to being the one to shut down a newspaper that’s been around in one form or another for 142 years.”The same goes for Valentine, a north-central Nebraska community where Dana Anderson, a longtime employee of the Midland News, and her husband, Ken, have purchased the printing side of the business, Midland Printing, as first&nbsp;<a href="https://central.newschannelnebraska.com/story/52062856/valentine-couple-buys-midland-printing" target="_blank">reported by News Channel Nebraska</a>. A separate local group is taking over the newspaper.In Ainsworth, Kinzie, who has owned KBRB for 15 years, said that he hated to see the newspaper close, even though it competed with his radio station for advertising.“You hate to see a pillar of your community close,” he said. “From a community standpoint it’s not something we wanted to see go away.”“It actually all worked out at the very, very last minute,” Kinzie said.He added that his advertising representatives and accounting personnel can handle a lot of what needs to be done at the newspaper, and he already covers a lot of local meetings and ballgames, which also will be an asset.The saving of the Ainsworth and Valentine papers comes when community papers have been hit with a loss of advertising to social media, higher production costs, a decline in mailing service and challenges in hiring staff.Last year, an average of about 2.5 newspapers closed each week nationally, according to the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. More than 211 American counties now have no newspapers, creating so-called “news deserts.”Correction: This article has been revised to reflect the new ownership of the Valentine printing business and separate new local ownership of the newspaper. A previous version combined them.

‘Christmas miracle’ saves small-town Nebraska newspapers

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The Hot Sheets: December 31st, 2024

<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/12/28/effort-revived-to-preserve-access-to-iconic-rapids-on-scenic-niobrara-river/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — An on-again, off-again effort to ensure public access to the Niobrara River is back on again.

The scenic stretch of the Niobrara River – designated a year ago as a global “quiet trail” – was also a place of peace, according to some elders with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

As part of an oral history project to document the history of the river, the National Park Service is in the process of interviewing several elders of the tribe, which historically occupied that area of north-central Nebraska and is now headquartered in Rosebud, South Dakota.

Four elders already interviewed have described the area around the Niobrara River, east of Valentine, as a “place of peace” recognized by several tribes, where warriors laid down their arms and where Sioux and Pawnee – traditional enemies – could camp in peace on either side of the river.

Susan Cook, superintendent of the Niobrara National Scenic River office, said that four more Rosebud elders will be interviewed in coming months with hopes of producing a video of their oral histories for showing at the Valentine visitors center.

A year ago, the Indiana-based Quiet Parks International designed the 76-mile-long Niobrara National Scenic River corridor as North America’s first “Quiet Trail” due to the lack of man-made noise.

If the purchase of the Rocky Ford rapids area happens this time – it was&nbsp;<a href="https://omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/future-of-rocky-ford-still-up-in-the-air-as-council-studies-cost-of-buying/article_850c6fa1-7966-59e0-86be-9abb2317ca6e.html" target="_blank">blocked more than once</a>&nbsp;a decade ago – it would maintain the public use of an important take-out point for those floating and kayaking the nationally designated scenic river.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A National Park Service representative and the private owner of the Rocky Ford rapids separately confirmed that discussions are underway to have the federal agency purchase the 26-acre site around the rapids, which is the ending point for many float trips down the Niobrara and a popular spot for camping and picnicking in north-central Nebraska.

About 75,000 people each year visit the 76-mile-long, federally designated scenic stretch of the Niobrara River, making it one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions. Because Rocky Ford is in private hands, there’s always a worry that public access to the scenic spot will be shut off, or that access fees will become too expensive.

“There is no better deck in the state of Nebraska,” said Rocky Ford owner Brad Arrowsmith of the view from a cabin on the property.

“That place is therapeutic,” he said.

Arrowsmith, a rancher from Mills, purchased Rocky Ford eight years ago after a canoe outfitter’s effort to sell the property to the Park Service, and later to the Niobrara Scenic River Council, both fell through.&nbsp;

Members of the state’s congressional delegation, as well as local ranchers and representatives on the Niobrara Council, were among those who opposed federal ownership of the property.

In 2018, Arrowsmith said he purchased the rapids to retain local control and to avoid a new private owner from shutting off access to Rocky Ford. The river there has one of the state’s few Class III rapids – rapids with high waves and rocks that require an experienced paddler.

But when the $2.5 million sale to the Niobrara Council fell through, Arrowsmith retained ownership and a canoe outfitting business continued. He eventually took over the business.

But the semi-retired rancher, 58, said he’s more interested now in enjoying the “retired” side of his life and ditching the “semi” portion.

“I never bought it to get into the outfitting business in the first place,” Arrowsmith said. “My hair’s a little whiter than yours. I’m tired.”

So talks began a few months ago to sell the property to the Park Service.

Susan Cook, superintendent of the Niobrara National Scenic River office in Valentine, confirmed that she’s discussed a purchase with Arrowsmith.

“We’re just starting to look at it,” Cook said.

She declined to say whether the Park Service had money allocated for the purchase – as it did a decade ago – or where the money to purchase the site could come from.

Arrowsmith said that he’d also offered, again about a year ago, to sell Rocky Ford to the Niobrara Council, but was again rebuffed.

He said he’s also been approached by a private party to purchase the site and continue the outfitting business.

“At the end of the day I’d love to keep it in local hands … but I’m not sure they can come up with the change to do it,” he said.

Just how quickly, or how long, a purchase might take is unclear. Arrowsmith said he has made improvements to the property that make Rocky Ford more attractive for a buyer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It’s not the old ratty wood walkway up to the office,” he said, adding that he also replaced a “monstrosity of a retaining wall” on the land.

Paul Hammel<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/12/28/effort-revived-to-preserve-access-to-iconic-rapids-on-scenic-niobrara-river/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN — An on-again, off-again effort to ensure public access to the Niobrara River is back on again.The scenic stretch of the Niobrara River – designated a year ago as a global “quiet trail” – was also a place of peace, according to some elders with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.As part of an oral history project to document the history of the river, the National Park Service is in the process of interviewing several elders of the tribe, which historically occupied that area of north-central Nebraska and is now headquartered in Rosebud, South Dakota.Four elders already interviewed have described the area around the Niobrara River, east of Valentine, as a “place of peace” recognized by several tribes, where warriors laid down their arms and where Sioux and Pawnee – traditional enemies – could camp in peace on either side of the river.Susan Cook, superintendent of the Niobrara National Scenic River office, said that four more Rosebud elders will be interviewed in coming months with hopes of producing a video of their oral histories for showing at the Valentine visitors center.A year ago, the Indiana-based Quiet Parks International designed the 76-mile-long Niobrara National Scenic River corridor as North America’s first “Quiet Trail” due to the lack of man-made noise.If the purchase of the Rocky Ford rapids area happens this time – it was&nbsp;<a href="https://omaha.com/news/state_and_regional/future-of-rocky-ford-still-up-in-the-air-as-council-studies-cost-of-buying/article_850c6fa1-7966-59e0-86be-9abb2317ca6e.html" target="_blank">blocked more than once</a>&nbsp;a decade ago – it would maintain the public use of an important take-out point for those floating and kayaking the nationally designated scenic river.&nbsp;&nbsp;A National Park Service representative and the private owner of the Rocky Ford rapids separately confirmed that discussions are underway to have the federal agency purchase the 26-acre site around the rapids, which is the ending point for many float trips down the Niobrara and a popular spot for camping and picnicking in north-central Nebraska.About 75,000 people each year visit the 76-mile-long, federally designated scenic stretch of the Niobrara River, making it one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions. Because Rocky Ford is in private hands, there’s always a worry that public access to the scenic spot will be shut off, or that access fees will become too expensive.“There is no better deck in the state of Nebraska,” said Rocky Ford owner Brad Arrowsmith of the view from a cabin on the property.“That place is therapeutic,” he said.Arrowsmith, a rancher from Mills, purchased Rocky Ford eight years ago after a canoe outfitter’s effort to sell the property to the Park Service, and later to the Niobrara Scenic River Council, both fell through.&nbsp;Members of the state’s congressional delegation, as well as local ranchers and representatives on the Niobrara Council, were among those who opposed federal ownership of the property.In 2018, Arrowsmith said he purchased the rapids to retain local control and to avoid a new private owner from shutting off access to Rocky Ford. The river there has one of the state’s few Class III rapids – rapids with high waves and rocks that require an experienced paddler.But when the $2.5 million sale to the Niobrara Council fell through, Arrowsmith retained ownership and a canoe outfitting business continued. He eventually took over the business.But the semi-retired rancher, 58, said he’s more interested now in enjoying the “retired” side of his life and ditching the “semi” portion.“I never bought it to get into the outfitting business in the first place,” Arrowsmith said. “My hair’s a little whiter than yours. I’m tired.”So talks began a few months ago to sell the property to the Park Service.Susan Cook, superintendent of the Niobrara National Scenic River office in Valentine, confirmed that she’s discussed a purchase with Arrowsmith.“We’re just starting to look at it,” Cook said.She declined to say whether the Park Service had money allocated for the purchase – as it did a decade ago – or where the money to purchase the site could come from.Arrowsmith said that he’d also offered, again about a year ago, to sell Rocky Ford to the Niobrara Council, but was again rebuffed.He said he’s also been approached by a private party to purchase the site and continue the outfitting business.“At the end of the day I’d love to keep it in local hands … but I’m not sure they can come up with the change to do it,” he said.Just how quickly, or how long, a purchase might take is unclear. Arrowsmith said he has made improvements to the property that make Rocky Ford more attractive for a buyer.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It’s not the old ratty wood walkway up to the office,” he said, adding that he also replaced a “monstrosity of a retaining wall” on the land.

Effort Revived to Preserve Access to Iconic Rapids on Scenic Niobrara River

North Platte, Neb. - The city of North Platte sanitation department will be observing the New Year’s Day holiday on Wednesday, January 1. There will not be any refuse collection that day.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Please have your carts in place two days ahead of your normal pick-up day to avoid being missed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

All garbage needs to be in the city issued containers and the lids must be closed. No bags or trash on the ground.&nbsp;

The transfer station will be closed Wednesday, January 1. It will reopen on Thursday, January 2 with regular hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.&nbsp;

Follow the City of North Platte Public Service Department on Facebook.

City of North Platte PSANorth Platte, Neb. - The city of North Platte sanitation department will be observing the New Year’s Day holiday on Wednesday, January 1. There will not be any refuse collection that day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please have your carts in place two days ahead of your normal pick-up day to avoid being missed.&nbsp;&nbsp;All garbage needs to be in the city issued containers and the lids must be closed. No bags or trash on the ground.&nbsp;The transfer station will be closed Wednesday, January 1. It will reopen on Thursday, January 2 with regular hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.&nbsp;Follow the City of North Platte Public Service Department on Facebook.

City of North Platte Sanitation Department closed during New Year's Day

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The Hot Sheets: December 30th, 2024

Christopher Ryan Bahnsen, 24, North Platte and Taarna Val’Kyrie-Arien Gray

Christopher Ryan Bahnsen, 24, North Platte and Taarna Val’Kyrie-Arien Gray

Marriage License For Lincoln County (Week of December 23rd)

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The Hot Sheets: December 29th, 2024

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395087972.jpeg" alt="Craig Ham - Driving Under Influence Liquor" />
 <figcaption>Craig Ham - Driving Under Influence Liquor</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395099570.jpeg" alt="Roshawn Wallace - Operating A Motor Vehicle To Avoid Arrest, Driving Under Influence Liquor, Refusal To Submit To Breath/Chem Test" />
 <figcaption>Roshawn Wallace - Operating A Motor Vehicle To Avoid Arrest, Driving Under Influence Liquor, Refusal To Submit To Breath/Chem Test</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395113625.jpeg" alt="Neveah Menard - Theft by Shoplifting 3rd/Subsequent, Contempt Of Court, Minor In Possession 19-20" />
 <figcaption>Neveah Menard - Theft by Shoplifting 3rd/Subsequent, Contempt Of Court, Minor In Possession 19-20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395127007.jpeg" alt="Wenona Oropeza - Shoplifting $1,500-$5,000" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395141199.jpeg" alt="Triniti Pitner - Marijuana Possession-Less Than 1 Oz, Poss Of Controlled Sub (Adderall), Contributing Delinquent Minor" />
 <figcaption>Triniti Pitner - Marijuana Possession-Less Than 1 Oz, Poss Of Controlled Sub (Adderall), Contributing Delinquent Minor</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395156932.jpeg" alt="Austin Matthews - Driving During Revocation, Driving Under Influence Liquor (2nd)" />
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 </figure>***Keith County Jail<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395182800.jpeg" alt="Angelica Gray - Aiding and Abetting Burglary" />
 <figcaption>Angelica Gray - Aiding and Abetting Burglary</figcaption>
 </figure>***Buffalo County Jail<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395201499.jpeg" alt="Isaiah Chavez - DV Assault-3rd Cause Bodily Injury" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395213662.jpeg" alt="Dustin Hauschild - Theft-Receiving Stolen Property $5000+" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395224170.jpeg" alt="Armando Tapia-Casados - Probation Sanction" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395236577.jpeg" alt="Jose Acosta - Probation Sanction" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735395247848.jpeg" alt="Cathy Bault - Fail To Appear (In County)" />
 <figcaption>Cathy Bault - Fail To Appear (In County)</figcaption>
 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

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 admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: December 28th, 2024

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735304126183.jpeg" alt="Wendy Moomey - Assault-Domestic 2nd Degree, Cruelty To Animals" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735304137900.jpeg" alt="Angela Rogers - Safekeep Red Willow County" />
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 </figure>***Keith County JailNo New Arrests***Buffalo County Jail<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735304161337.jpeg" alt="Chadd Baker - Aggravated DV Assault-3rd/Threat/Bodily Injury/Subsequent" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735304182838.jpeg" alt="Jeremy Vinzenz - Probation Sanction" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735304193662.jpeg" alt="Rick White - DUI-Alcohol-3rd Offense, Drive During Revocation/Impound-1st" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735304211581.jpeg" alt="Jacobi Sandoval - Probation Sanction" />
 <figcaption>Jacobi Sandoval - Probation Sanction</figcaption>
 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

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 admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: December 27th, 2024

North Platte, Neb. -&nbsp;The North Platte Chamber and Development hosted Shop North Platte this year to encourage folks to shop locally for the holiday season. While the $5000 grand prize has been claimed, check your tickets because you may have won a second chance prize from this year holiday program. &nbsp;

If you have a ticket number that matches one of the prizes, head over to the chamber office with your ticket to claim your prize. Winners have until January 23rd to claim their prize.

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 </figure>North Platte, Neb. -&nbsp;The North Platte Chamber and Development hosted Shop North Platte this year to encourage folks to shop locally for the holiday season. While the $5000 grand prize has been claimed, check your tickets because you may have won a second chance prize from this year holiday program. &nbsp;If you have a ticket number that matches one of the prizes, head over to the chamber office with your ticket to claim your prize. Winners have until January 23rd to claim their prize.

ICYMI: Shop North Platte second chance prizes winners announced

Active-duty military personnel stationed in Nebraska can now buy a vehicle park entry permit for $5 and gain access to more than 76 state parks year-round.

The annual active-duty military vehicle park permit is valid Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 in a given year.

People wanting to buy the permit must show:

Permits must be purchased in-person at one of the following locations:

Offutt Airforce Base:&nbsp;Outdoor Recreation

Nebraska Game and Parks’ offices and service centers:&nbsp;Alliance District Office, Bassett Service Center, Kearney Service Center, Lincoln Headquarters, Norfolk District Office, North Platte District Office, and Omaha Service Center

Select state parks:&nbsp;Calamus State Recreation Area, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, Fort Robinson SP, Fremont Lakes SRA, Indian Cave State Park, Lake McConaughy SRA, Lewis and Clark SRA, Louisville SRA, Mormon Island SRA, Niobrara SP, Platte River State Park, Ponca SP, Two Rivers SRA, and Wildcat Hills Nature Center.

Active-duty military members may only buy two permits per year, but replacements are free if all or more than half of the permit is returned to the designated offices. Replacements correspond to the same year the original was issued.

Learn more about permits available to military members at&nbsp;<a href="https://outdoornebraska.gov/permits/veterans-and-military-permits/">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>; search for “military permits.”

Shawna Richter-RyersonNebraska Game and ParksActive-duty military personnel stationed in Nebraska can now buy a vehicle park entry permit for $5 and gain access to more than 76 state parks year-round.The annual active-duty military vehicle park permit is valid Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 in a given year.People wanting to buy the permit must show:<ul>
 <li>A military identification card denoting active-duty status.</li><li>Proof of being stationed at a military base in Nebraska.</li>
 </ul>Permits must be purchased in-person at one of the following locations:Offutt Airforce Base:&nbsp;Outdoor RecreationNebraska Game and Parks’ offices and service centers:&nbsp;Alliance District Office, Bassett Service Center, Kearney Service Center, Lincoln Headquarters, Norfolk District Office, North Platte District Office, and Omaha Service CenterSelect state parks:&nbsp;Calamus State Recreation Area, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, Fort Robinson SP, Fremont Lakes SRA, Indian Cave State Park, Lake McConaughy SRA, Lewis and Clark SRA, Louisville SRA, Mormon Island SRA, Niobrara SP, Platte River State Park, Ponca SP, Two Rivers SRA, and Wildcat Hills Nature Center.Active-duty military members may only buy two permits per year, but replacements are free if all or more than half of the permit is returned to the designated offices. Replacements correspond to the same year the original was issued.Learn more about permits available to military members at&nbsp;<a href="https://outdoornebraska.gov/permits/veterans-and-military-permits/">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>; search for “military permits.”

$5 park entry permit for active-duty military now available

The National Weather Service, North Platte office has issued for portions of central, north central and southwest Nebraska is in dense fog advisory until noon CT/11am MT today. Travelers driving in the fog can experience visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

The NWS says that low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The National Weather Service, North Platte office has issued for portions of central, north central and southwest Nebraska is in dense fog advisory until noon CT/11am MT today. Travelers driving in the fog can experience visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.The NWS says that low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.&nbsp;

Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 11:00am today

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 </figure>Lincoln County JailNo New Arrests***Keith County JailNo New Arrests***Buffalo County JailNo New Arrests***<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: December 26th, 2024

&nbsp;(Ogallala, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following two pursuits in western Nebraska.

Sunday, at approximately 12:40 a.m. MT, troopers were notified that the Ogallala Police Department was in pursuit of a Toyota sedan westbound on Highway 30. A trooper joined the pursuit as the vehicle exited Ogallala westbound. The vehicle continued westbound with speeds over 130 miles per hour until it reached Big Springs. The vehicle then turned south on Highway 138 and then began fleeing eastbound on Interstate 80.

As the pursuit continued eastbound, a Keith County deputy was able to deploy stop sticks to slow the vehicle, but the driver continued fleeing. The vehicle eventually exited I-80 at mile marker 133 and drove off the road, coming to a stop in the ditch. The driver then fled on foot but was quickly apprehended.

The driver, Christoper Mitchell, 26, of Sarasota, Florida, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, obstructing a peace officer, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, and traffic violations. Mitchell was lodged in Keith County Jail. The Ogallala Police Department is the investigating agency.

Monday, at approximately 2:00 p.m. CT, a trooper observed a Ford Edge driving westbound at over 100 miles per hour on Highway 2 near Dunning. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated. The trooper initiated a pursuit.

As the vehicle approached Thedford, another trooper successfully deployed stop sticks to slow the vehicle. The driver then pulled over and came to a stop. Troopers took the driver into custody without further incident.

The driver, Jeffrey Zitek, 58, of Grand Island, was arrested for willful reckless driving, flight to avoid arrest, and traffic violations. He was lodged in Custer County Jail.

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 <figcaption>Christopher Mitchell (Keith County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>Cody Thomas&nbsp;(Ogallala, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following two pursuits in western Nebraska.Sunday, at approximately 12:40 a.m. MT, troopers were notified that the Ogallala Police Department was in pursuit of a Toyota sedan westbound on Highway 30. A trooper joined the pursuit as the vehicle exited Ogallala westbound. The vehicle continued westbound with speeds over 130 miles per hour until it reached Big Springs. The vehicle then turned south on Highway 138 and then began fleeing eastbound on Interstate 80.As the pursuit continued eastbound, a Keith County deputy was able to deploy stop sticks to slow the vehicle, but the driver continued fleeing. The vehicle eventually exited I-80 at mile marker 133 and drove off the road, coming to a stop in the ditch. The driver then fled on foot but was quickly apprehended.The driver, Christoper Mitchell, 26, of Sarasota, Florida, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, obstructing a peace officer, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, and traffic violations. Mitchell was lodged in Keith County Jail. The Ogallala Police Department is the investigating agency.Monday, at approximately 2:00 p.m. CT, a trooper observed a Ford Edge driving westbound at over 100 miles per hour on Highway 2 near Dunning. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated. The trooper initiated a pursuit.As the vehicle approached Thedford, another trooper successfully deployed stop sticks to slow the vehicle. The driver then pulled over and came to a stop. Troopers took the driver into custody without further incident.The driver, Jeffrey Zitek, 58, of Grand Island, was arrested for willful reckless driving, flight to avoid arrest, and traffic violations. He was lodged in Custer County Jail.

Two Arrested in Separate Pursuits in Western Nebraska

North Platte Police Department Press Release

North Platte, Neb. -&nbsp;On 12/23/24, reports were received from three different citizens concerning the driving behavior of a motorcyclist.&nbsp; The behavior reported was described as reckless with the driver traveling at high rates of speed, disregarding traffic signs and swerving in and out of traffic.&nbsp; 

At 5:07 P.M. NPPD officers observed the motorcycle near E and Dewey traveling north at a high rate of speed.&nbsp; Officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the driver refused to comply.&nbsp; The motorcycle continued Northbound on Dewey, running through several stop signs on Dewey.&nbsp; The pursuit was discontinued for safety reasons.&nbsp; The City of North Platte automatic license plate readers were utilized during the investigation, along with Nebraska State Patrol fixed wing aircraft.&nbsp; The offending vehicle and the vehicle owner were identified.&nbsp; 

On 12-24-24 at around 8:30 A.M. contact was made with Jackson Rodriguez, age 20, of North Platte.&nbsp; Jackson Rodriguez was arrested and charged with Driving Under Suspension- a Class II Misdemeanor, Willful Reckless Driving - a Class III Misdemeanor, Flight to Avoid Arrest - a Class IV Felony and several other traffic infractions.&nbsp; Rodriguez was jailed and his motorcycle was impounded.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Jackson Rodriguez (Lincoln County Jail)</figcaption>
 </figure>North Platte Police Department Press ReleaseNorth Platte, Neb. -&nbsp;On 12/23/24, reports were received from three different citizens concerning the driving behavior of a motorcyclist.&nbsp; The behavior reported was described as reckless with the driver traveling at high rates of speed, disregarding traffic signs and swerving in and out of traffic.&nbsp; At 5:07 P.M. NPPD officers observed the motorcycle near E and Dewey traveling north at a high rate of speed.&nbsp; Officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the driver refused to comply.&nbsp; The motorcycle continued Northbound on Dewey, running through several stop signs on Dewey.&nbsp; The pursuit was discontinued for safety reasons.&nbsp; The City of North Platte automatic license plate readers were utilized during the investigation, along with Nebraska State Patrol fixed wing aircraft.&nbsp; The offending vehicle and the vehicle owner were identified.&nbsp; On 12-24-24 at around 8:30 A.M. contact was made with Jackson Rodriguez, age 20, of North Platte.&nbsp; Jackson Rodriguez was arrested and charged with Driving Under Suspension- a Class II Misdemeanor, Willful Reckless Driving - a Class III Misdemeanor, Flight to Avoid Arrest - a Class IV Felony and several other traffic infractions.&nbsp; Rodriguez was jailed and his motorcycle was impounded.&nbsp;

Motorcyclist Arrested in North Platte After Fleeing from Police 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735136083967.jpeg" alt="Mario Rodriguez - Driving Under Influence Liquor" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735136101033.jpeg" alt="Joshua Bassett - Possession Of Controlled Substance, Narcotic Equipment-Possession, Possession Of A Firearm During a Drug VI" />
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 </figure>***Buffalo County Jail<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735136122794.jpeg" alt="Meskerem Stucki - Aggravated DV Assault-2nd/Bodily Injury/Dangerous Instrument,&nbsp; DV Assault-3rd/Cause Bodily Injury" />
 <figcaption>Meskerem Stucki - Aggravated DV Assault-2nd/Bodily Injury/Dangerous Instrument,&nbsp; DV Assault-3rd/Cause Bodily Injury</figcaption>
 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

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 admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

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