&nbsp; The North Platte Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the subject in these photos, as part of an investigation. If you have any information on the identity the subject, please contact the North Platte Police Department at 308-535-6789 or submit your information anonymously at <a href="http://lincolncountycrimestoppers.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0CkHDVU0KYCYXHynGf5Jwnm2lKFvK8cZ5UmFUqyzazZuQSTJ-yvGwd17o_aem_V2AWtqSCxQYS89nLifg8BQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lincolncountycrimestoppers.com</a> or by calling, 308-534-8400.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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North Platte Police Department seeking public help identifying a subject

Hitchcock County - A City of McCook trash truck was involved in an accident Thursday morning in Hitchcock County which resulted in the death of the driver according to officials.&nbsp;

According to the City of McCook, the driver of the truck was identified as&nbsp;Wayne A. Cook, an employee of the City of McCook at its solid waste transfer station. Cook was driving the trash truck from McCook to the J Bar J landfill south of Ogallala.&nbsp;

The city says it's preparing to recover the semi and to implement clean up procedures. The Nebraska State Patrol, assisted by the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office, leads the investigation.&nbsp;

North Platte Post/Sandhills PostHitchcock County - A City of McCook trash truck was involved in an accident Thursday morning in Hitchcock County which resulted in the death of the driver according to officials.&nbsp;According to the City of McCook, the driver of the truck was identified as&nbsp;Wayne A. Cook, an employee of the City of McCook at its solid waste transfer station. Cook was driving the trash truck from McCook to the J Bar J landfill south of Ogallala.&nbsp;The city says it's preparing to recover the semi and to implement clean up procedures. The Nebraska State Patrol, assisted by the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office, leads the investigation.&nbsp;

Driver killed in fatal accident Thursday morning in Southwest Nebraska 

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Pow Wow is getting ready to kick off their fifth year beginning with an event at Pal's Brewing on Thursday with the official ceremony scheduled for Friday and lasting until Sunday. The event brings folks from all over the U.S. to learn Native American culture. This year's Pow Wow is honoring veterans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The North Platte Pow Wow is July 19th-July 21st at the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Museum. Admission is $7 a day or weekend pass is $15. It is advised to bring your own lawn chair to the event and to camp on-site, a NE Game and Parks Permit is required.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Wednesday, POST News Director Canon Rath had the chance to chat with Char Swalberg about the upcoming Pow Wow and more. To learn more, check out the podcase below.&nbsp;

To register for the 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the D&amp;N Event Center, <a href="https://www.dandnnp.com/3on3">click here.&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Pow Wow is getting ready to kick off their fifth year beginning with an event at Pal's Brewing on Thursday with the official ceremony scheduled for Friday and lasting until Sunday. The event brings folks from all over the U.S. to learn Native American culture. This year's Pow Wow is honoring veterans.&nbsp;&nbsp;The North Platte Pow Wow is July 19th-July 21st at the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Museum. Admission is $7 a day or weekend pass is $15. It is advised to bring your own lawn chair to the event and to camp on-site, a NE Game and Parks Permit is required.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Wednesday, POST News Director Canon Rath had the chance to chat with Char Swalberg about the upcoming Pow Wow and more. To learn more, check out the podcase below.&nbsp;To register for the 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the D&amp;N Event Center, <a href="https://www.dandnnp.com/3on3">click here.&nbsp;</a><div><iframe title="(Audio) North Platte Pow Wow ready to kick off weekend events" 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=ef57h-16720a3-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

(Audio) North Platte Pow Wow ready to kick off weekend events

&nbsp; North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Police Department participated in a Speed Enforcement Campaign funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), Highway Safety Office from July 5th through July 13th.  A total of 162 traffic contacts were made department wide. 

 Fifty-three citations were issued.  Fourteen citations were issued for speeding.  Two DUI arrests were made.  One Juvenile was cited for MIP.  Five people were arrested/cited for Driving Under Suspension.  Seven citations were issued for violation of traffic control devices. Two citations were issued for careless driving.  One citation was issued for exhibition of speed.  Six people were jailed on arrest warrants.  One person wanted in Iowa fled in his vehicle leading to weapons charges, assault on an officer, flight to avoid arrest &amp; criminal impersonation. 

A subject facing theft charges in California was stopped in a semi-truck, which lead to his arrest for 8 counts of felony forgery.  Two people were cited for possession of marijuana.  One person was jailed for possession of a controlled substance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Police Department&nbsp; North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Police Department participated in a Speed Enforcement Campaign funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), Highway Safety Office from July 5th through July 13th. A total of 162 traffic contacts were made department wide. Fifty-three citations were issued. Fourteen citations were issued for speeding. Two DUI arrests were made. One Juvenile was cited for MIP. Five people were arrested/cited for Driving Under Suspension. Seven citations were issued for violation of traffic control devices. Two citations were issued for careless driving. One citation was issued for exhibition of speed. Six people were jailed on arrest warrants. One person wanted in Iowa fled in his vehicle leading to weapons charges, assault on an officer, flight to avoid arrest &amp; criminal impersonation. A subject facing theft charges in California was stopped in a semi-truck, which lead to his arrest for 8 counts of felony forgery. Two people were cited for possession of marijuana. One person was jailed for possession of a controlled substance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Police issued fifty-three citations following a Speed Enforcement Campaign

North Platte, Neb., July 18, 2024 – Great Plains Health has received the American Heart&nbsp; Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold&nbsp; recognition for its commitment to providing rapid, research-based care to patients&nbsp; experiencing a type of heart attack known as non-ST elevation myocardial infarction&nbsp; (NSTEMI). This dedication leads to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer&nbsp; hospital readmissions.&nbsp;

Each year, more than 546,000 people experience this type of dangerous heart attack,&nbsp; caused by a partial blockage of blood flow to the heart. Like all heart attacks, this requires&nbsp; timely treatment to restore blood flow as quickly as possible.&nbsp;

“In the event of an NSTEMI heart attack, adherence to the American Heart Association’s&nbsp; guidelines is critical. These guidelines include specific recommendations for in-hospital&nbsp; care and cardiac rehabilitation post-discharge,” said Abhinav Goyal, M.D., MHS, FACC,&nbsp; FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer, professor in the Department of Cardiology at&nbsp; Emory School of Medicine with a joint appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and chief quality officer for the Emory Heart and Vascular Center. “Great Plains Health is&nbsp; among the institutions recognized for consistently providing patients with evidence-based&nbsp; NSTEMI care, which offers the best chance of preventing another heart attack.”&nbsp;

The NSTEMI Center award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to&nbsp; treating patients according to the most up-to-date research-based guidelines for NSTEMI&nbsp; care as outlined by the American Heart Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Great Plains Health is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for&nbsp; our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients," said Ivan Mitchell, Great&nbsp; Plains Health chief executive officer. "The Get With The Guidelines program puts proven&nbsp; knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis so patients have the best possible&nbsp;

chance of survival. Our dedicated team at Great Plains Health goes above and beyond,&nbsp; ensuring each patient feels supported and cared for throughout their recovery journey."&nbsp;

Great Plains Health also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2&nbsp; Diabetes™ Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type&nbsp; 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date,&nbsp; evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Great Plains HealthNorth Platte, Neb., July 18, 2024 – Great Plains Health has received the American Heart&nbsp; Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold&nbsp; recognition for its commitment to providing rapid, research-based care to patients&nbsp; experiencing a type of heart attack known as non-ST elevation myocardial infarction&nbsp; (NSTEMI). This dedication leads to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer&nbsp; hospital readmissions.&nbsp;Each year, more than 546,000 people experience this type of dangerous heart attack,&nbsp; caused by a partial blockage of blood flow to the heart. Like all heart attacks, this requires&nbsp; timely treatment to restore blood flow as quickly as possible.&nbsp;“In the event of an NSTEMI heart attack, adherence to the American Heart Association’s&nbsp; guidelines is critical. These guidelines include specific recommendations for in-hospital&nbsp; care and cardiac rehabilitation post-discharge,” said Abhinav Goyal, M.D., MHS, FACC,&nbsp; FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer, professor in the Department of Cardiology at&nbsp; Emory School of Medicine with a joint appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and chief quality officer for the Emory Heart and Vascular Center. “Great Plains Health is&nbsp; among the institutions recognized for consistently providing patients with evidence-based&nbsp; NSTEMI care, which offers the best chance of preventing another heart attack.”&nbsp;The NSTEMI Center award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to&nbsp; treating patients according to the most up-to-date research-based guidelines for NSTEMI&nbsp; care as outlined by the American Heart Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Great Plains Health is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for&nbsp; our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients," said Ivan Mitchell, Great&nbsp; Plains Health chief executive officer. "The Get With The Guidelines program puts proven&nbsp; knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis so patients have the best possible&nbsp;chance of survival. Our dedicated team at Great Plains Health goes above and beyond,&nbsp; ensuring each patient feels supported and cared for throughout their recovery journey."&nbsp;Great Plains Health also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2&nbsp; Diabetes™ Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type&nbsp; 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date,&nbsp; evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.&nbsp;

Great Plains Health is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing  high-quality cardiovascular care 

Broken Bow, Neb. - The National Weather Service (NWS) have completed their damage survey for Custer County after a strong storm that produced an EF-1 tornado that briefly hit the area on Tuesday.&nbsp;

According to the NWS, an isolated thunderstorm hit north central Nebraska in the late afternoon and swept across the region. Broken Bow was hit with a downburst that impacted a commercial building, where the roof was torn off and thrown to the south impacting power lines and neighboring buildings. Many trees were damaged in the community. Wind speeds reached anywhere from 65 mph to 95 mph. Hail damage occurred and was noted in the report.&nbsp;

An EF-1 Tornado was briefly seen on the far western side of Broken Bow but only contacted land for about two seconds, according to the NWS survey. During the brief time, an 800-pound trailer was thrown in an adjacent vehicle. The tornado was witnessed by a storm spotter and caught on surveillance camera.&nbsp;

NWS reports there were no injuries or fatalities from this storm. Wind speeds reached anywhere from 86mph to 110 mph.&nbsp;

North Platte PostBroken Bow, Neb. - The National Weather Service (NWS) have completed their damage survey for Custer County after a strong storm that produced an EF-1 tornado that briefly hit the area on Tuesday.&nbsp;According to the NWS, an isolated thunderstorm hit north central Nebraska in the late afternoon and swept across the region. Broken Bow was hit with a downburst that impacted a commercial building, where the roof was torn off and thrown to the south impacting power lines and neighboring buildings. Many trees were damaged in the community. Wind speeds reached anywhere from 65 mph to 95 mph. Hail damage occurred and was noted in the report.&nbsp;An EF-1 Tornado was briefly seen on the far western side of Broken Bow but only contacted land for about two seconds, according to the NWS survey. During the brief time, an 800-pound trailer was thrown in an adjacent vehicle. The tornado was witnessed by a storm spotter and caught on surveillance camera.&nbsp;NWS reports there were no injuries or fatalities from this storm. Wind speeds reached anywhere from 86mph to 110 mph.&nbsp;

NWS releases damage survey report following Tuesday's Custer County storm

Omaha, Neb. -Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by 3% to $1.34 per share.

 The dividend is payable September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record August 30, 2024. Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 125 consecutive years.

“Union Pacific has a strong track record of delivering cash returns to its shareholders,” said Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer. “We’re building on that record with a 3% increase in the third quarter, our 18th consecutive year of increased annual dividends per share.”

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.

Union PacificOmaha, Neb. -Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by 3% to $1.34 per share. The dividend is payable September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record August 30, 2024. Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 125 consecutive years.“Union Pacific has a strong track record of delivering cash returns to its shareholders,” said Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer. “We’re building on that record with a 3% increase in the third quarter, our 18th consecutive year of increased annual dividends per share.”<h2>About Union Pacific</h2>Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.

Union Pacific Corporation Announces 3% Dividend Increase for Third Quarter 2024

NORTH PLATTE, NEB.–– The Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory (GSL) Open House will celebrate its 25th anniversary on August 21 in the heart of the Sandhills near Whitman, Nebraska. 

The open house encourages all to attend at no cost for the latest updates in the beef industry and current research. 

The open house will begin at 8 a.m. MDT and offer some hybrid sessions throughout the day for those unable to attend in person. A complimentary lunch will be provided to those in attendance. 

The event will give ranchers the latest cattle market updates, interactive sessions, panel discussions, research updates, and more. Researchers and experts will cover various points including range management, heat stress, fly control, and yearling systems among other topics.

The 25th anniversary of the GSL Open House celebrates many years of dedicated research at the ranch that has strengthened and innovated the practices used by ranchers today. To recognize this anniversary, a panel will reflect on how GSL got to where it is today and honor alumni of the ranch.

The Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory is in the Nebraska Sandhills and lies in Grant, Hooker, and Cherry counties. The former Rafter C Ranch was leased by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from the University of Nebraska Foundation in 1981 to serve as a hub for research in the Sandhills. 

With the use of ranch economics in different areas of research, GSL plays a key role in developing plant and animal production systems for the Sandhills of Nebraska that are environmentally and economically sustainable. The open house allows GSL to share this research with locals in the area and across the state. 

To register for the open house and view the itinerary, visit go.unl.edu/gslopenhouse.

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 </figure>Karlie GerlachNORTH PLATTE, NEB.–– The Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory (GSL) Open House will celebrate its 25th anniversary on August 21 in the heart of the Sandhills near Whitman, Nebraska. The open house encourages all to attend at no cost for the latest updates in the beef industry and current research. The open house will begin at 8 a.m. MDT and offer some hybrid sessions throughout the day for those unable to attend in person. A complimentary lunch will be provided to those in attendance. The event will give ranchers the latest cattle market updates, interactive sessions, panel discussions, research updates, and more. Researchers and experts will cover various points including range management, heat stress, fly control, and yearling systems among other topics.The 25th anniversary of the GSL Open House celebrates many years of dedicated research at the ranch that has strengthened and innovated the practices used by ranchers today. To recognize this anniversary, a panel will reflect on how GSL got to where it is today and honor alumni of the ranch.The Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory is in the Nebraska Sandhills and lies in Grant, Hooker, and Cherry counties. The former Rafter C Ranch was leased by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from the University of Nebraska Foundation in 1981 to serve as a hub for research in the Sandhills. With the use of ranch economics in different areas of research, GSL plays a key role in developing plant and animal production systems for the Sandhills of Nebraska that are environmentally and economically sustainable. The open house allows GSL to share this research with locals in the area and across the state. To register for the open house and view the itinerary, visit go.unl.edu/gslopenhouse.

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory celebrating 25th anniversary of open house

Ogallala, Neb. - The City of Ogallala will chlorinate the city water supply next week as part of a maintenance routine. The routine will begin Monday, July 22nd and will continue through Friday, July 26th. The city says there might be a slight taste or odor.

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City of Ogallala to chlorinate city water supply beginning Monday

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North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on June 18th and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics included second reading of Ordinance No. 4166, second reading of Ordinance No. 4171, adopt the resolution to negotiate directly with NorthWestern Energy and more.

&nbsp; On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher about the different topics from the council meeting. &nbsp;If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the July 16th, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below. If you would like to watch the meeting,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9pHACLQbDQ">&nbsp;click here.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>&nbsp; On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher about the different topics from the council meeting. &nbsp;If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the July 16th, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below. If you would like to watch the meeting,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9pHACLQbDQ">&nbsp;click here.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</a><div><iframe title="(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, July 16th recap" 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=ddp85-1670810-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, July 16th recap

Lexington, Neb. - A man is facing numerous charges including Attempted Murder after attacking a man with a knife Tuesday afternoon according to officials.&nbsp;

According to the Lexington Police Department (LDP), on Tuesday, July 16th around 4:00pm, officers responded to a call that an man was assaulted. Upon arrival, officers determined the 39-year-old was assaulted.&nbsp;

The suspect, identified as Ebeer Deres Gamolier, fled the scene on a bicycle but was later apprehended by police. Deres Gamolier is believed to be in his early 20's.&nbsp;

Witnessess of the incident reported to police that the suspect had placed a knife to the victims throat and tried to cut his throat. The victim placed his hand over the knife and received serious injuries to his hand.&nbsp;

The 39-year-old victim was transported to Lexington Regional Hospital to receive treatment.&nbsp;

Ebeer Deres Gamolier was booked into the Dawson County Jail and is facing numerous charges including Attempted Murder, Use Of A Weapon to Commit a Felony and Terroristic Threats.&nbsp;

The LPD says the investigation is ongoing.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte PostLexington, Neb. - A man is facing numerous charges including Attempted Murder after attacking a man with a knife Tuesday afternoon according to officials.&nbsp;According to the Lexington Police Department (LDP), on Tuesday, July 16th around 4:00pm, officers responded to a call that an man was assaulted. Upon arrival, officers determined the 39-year-old was assaulted.&nbsp;The suspect, identified as Ebeer Deres Gamolier, fled the scene on a bicycle but was later apprehended by police. Deres Gamolier is believed to be in his early 20's.&nbsp;Witnessess of the incident reported to police that the suspect had placed a knife to the victims throat and tried to cut his throat. The victim placed his hand over the knife and received serious injuries to his hand.&nbsp;The 39-year-old victim was transported to Lexington Regional Hospital to receive treatment.&nbsp;Ebeer Deres Gamolier was booked into the Dawson County Jail and is facing numerous charges including Attempted Murder, Use Of A Weapon to Commit a Felony and Terroristic Threats.&nbsp;The LPD says the investigation is ongoing.&nbsp;

Man facing numerous charges after attacking a man with a knife in Lexington

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The Dundy County Sheriff's Office have identified the driver of the semi-truck as Matthew Drinkwalter, 46 of Midwest Wyoming and the passenger has been identified as Steven Drinkwalter, 61 from Casper Wyoming.

Dundy County - One person is dead and one person injured after a semi-truck was struck by a BNSF train in Dundy County Tuesday afternoon according to officials.

According to the Dundy County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), On Tuesday, July 16th, around 2:45pm (MT), dispatch received a call of a train striking a semi-truck near Highway 34, mile marker 2. The semi was occupied by two males, both from Wyoming. The occupants were ejected from the vehicle.&nbsp;

DCSO states both occupants were transported to Wray Colorado Hospital for treatment. The driver of the truck was flown to a different hospital for further care. The passenger of the semi-truck was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Assisting the DCSO on scene was the Haigler Fire Department, Benkelman Fire Department, Red Willow Western Fire Department, Benkelman EMS, Wray EMS, The Dundy County Roads Superintendent and The Dundy County Clark.

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 </figure>North Platte Post/Sandhills Post/Panhandle PostUPDATE 2:39pm (CT), 1:39pm (MT)The Dundy County Sheriff's Office have identified the driver of the semi-truck as Matthew Drinkwalter, 46 of Midwest Wyoming and the passenger has been identified as Steven Drinkwalter, 61 from Casper Wyoming.-----Dundy County - One person is dead and one person injured after a semi-truck was struck by a BNSF train in Dundy County Tuesday afternoon according to officials.According to the Dundy County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), On Tuesday, July 16th, around 2:45pm (MT), dispatch received a call of a train striking a semi-truck near Highway 34, mile marker 2. The semi was occupied by two males, both from Wyoming. The occupants were ejected from the vehicle.&nbsp;DCSO states both occupants were transported to Wray Colorado Hospital for treatment. The driver of the truck was flown to a different hospital for further care. The passenger of the semi-truck was pronounced deceased at the hospital.Assisting the DCSO on scene was the Haigler Fire Department, Benkelman Fire Department, Red Willow Western Fire Department, Benkelman EMS, Wray EMS, The Dundy County Roads Superintendent and The Dundy County Clark.

One dead, one injured following a semi vs train collision in Dundy County

North Platte, Neb. - The Banisters Leadership Academy is hosting its 3rd Annual Car Wash fundraiser event on Saturday, July 20th at 1202 N. Jeffers Corner of Jeffers &amp; Rodeo Road. The event is a free will donation, and all proceeds will help fund the North Platte - Lincoln County programming for K-12th grade youth, teaching leadership, life, social and job readiness skills.&nbsp;

Food will be on scene as Rowdy Rott BBQ will be on location and 10% of their proceeds will raised during the event will be donated to the Banisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

POST News Director chatted with Tiffany Hernandez late last week about the upcoming fundraiser event and also chatted about what the Banisters Leadership Academy is. To learn more, check out the podcast below, or to learn more about Banisters, <a href="https://www.banisters.org/">click here.&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>Food will be on scene as Rowdy Rott BBQ will be on location and 10% of their proceeds will raised during the event will be donated to the Banisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;POST News Director chatted with Tiffany Hernandez late last week about the upcoming fundraiser event and also chatted about what the Banisters Leadership Academy is. To learn more, check out the podcast below, or to learn more about Banisters, <a href="https://www.banisters.org/">click here.&nbsp;</a><div><iframe title="(Audio) Bansiters Leadership Academy Car Wash Fundraiser set for July 20th" 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=dpngz-1668a40-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

ICYMI: (Audio) Banisters Leadership Academy Car Wash Fundraiser set for July 20th

Lincoln (July 16, 2024)— The opening weekend of the 2024 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up Sunday, with 36 sports taking place at venues in and around Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, and several other communities.

A memorable performance Saturday came from Sun Valley Lanes &amp; Games where 17 year-old bowler Brennan Heck rolled a 300 game followed by a 298.&nbsp;His 779 series powered his team to a gold medal in adult-youth doubles. Heck, a senior-to-be at Papillion La Vista South High School, is the reigning Nebraska state high school individual champion.

Weeping Water Gun club played host to five-time Olympian John McNally and 23 other competitors in CSG Pistol Shooting Saturday. McNally, 68, who currently resides in Dallas, masterfully showcased his skills, winning gold medals in&nbsp;Standard Pistol, Centerfire Pistol, and his specialty, Olympic Rapidfire Pistol.&nbsp;McNally’s Olympic run ran from 1984 (Los Angeles) to 2000 (Sidney). His highest finish was 5th in 1992 (Atlanta).

Several youth swimmers amassed high medal counts in the CSG Swimming competition at the Dillon Family Aquatics Center inside the Fremont Family YMCA.&nbsp;Ten year-olds Elise Schnee of Lincoln and James Reed of Omaha each won eight gold medals. Reed also collected two silvers. Cady Spence, 12, of Omaha won seven gold medals, to go with one silver and one bronze.&nbsp;&nbsp;With 313 swimmers, including 250 youths and 63 masters, this was the CSG’s largest swim meet in 10 years.

Mitzi Filips and Scott Stopak took the coed gold medal in Adventure Race, which was held in Grand Island for the first time.&nbsp;The Omaha duo were also the overall winners, finding 39 checkpoints in 3:53:35. Former Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister and current Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin, long-time Adventure Race teammates, found 33 checkpoints in just over four hours, good enough for the male two-person bronze medal.

Pickleball, held at Woods Tennis Center, attracted a record 398 players, including Micah Ward from Lawrence, KS, who took the gold medal in men’s 4.5/5.0 singles and teamed up with Hunter Nelson, Lincoln, to win another gold in the top men’s doubles division.&nbsp;Not to be outdone, Laurel Derry of Blair also won two golds, one in women’s 4.0 with Shawn Hamilton from South Bend, and one in mixed doubles 4.5/5.0 with Mattew Reinig of Omaha. Meredith Starr of Omaha took the gold in the top women’s singles division.

Anthony McDill, 30, of Omaha, was the overall champion of the CSG Triathlon, with a time of 55:34. Samantha Scheffler, 42, of Hancock, IA, the top female overall, came in at 1:10:55. The Triathlon, which took place at Mallard Landing in Valley, attracted 173 participants, its largest turnout since 2019.

The second and final weekend of the Games features competition in 27 sports, beginning Friday with Golf, Hockey, Tennis and Volleyball.&nbsp;Several events remain open for registration at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015v6czlTZCavyPaRB5m56NQblJRx8fwgMDa8nqPnPfg1_j8lpyYyJu1qTPqDH1udT-tLGLS4SEkSACCFLszVa9rF7hbbRqS-dDlbAypswOGiG9VkZ187TH9Eaml2U5WF2o1ybYFNdxtML--LtYupFf6mbFHhbSN99a6DprHV3Nds=&amp;c=c_-qwaSZSSuAFZwVf88WyLebLVa-P2A7EI3u2WQwNM9ki-JU_pBQOg==&amp;ch=smZw__9ewTS0mOp40j87VAlaycikRD0SnJR6cnwXBwU9SZAdYI83dQ==" target="_blank">CornhuskerStateGames.com</a>.&nbsp;Complete results, and the composite schedule of events for the final weekend, can be found at the same site under the Sports Info tab.

The Cornhusker State Games is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council.&nbsp;Platinum partners include the Nebraska Medical Association, Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Farmers Mutual of Nebraska.&nbsp;Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015v6czlTZCavyPaRB5m56NQblJRx8fwgMDa8nqPnPfg1_j8lpyYyJu_NFvd_506TKrCsQ5SHFUKppq8Ckem2sZLRS3LP-BsL2kJnsvVajDgwolfPEWPCFJ9Q-WPZVvjDAmbbzw3ulfIG256q12oMvCFHzXMA7PYe9TKfNmVe2yU4=&amp;c=c_-qwaSZSSuAFZwVf88WyLebLVa-P2A7EI3u2WQwNM9ki-JU_pBQOg==&amp;ch=smZw__9ewTS0mOp40j87VAlaycikRD0SnJR6cnwXBwU9SZAdYI83dQ==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.

Nebraska Sports CouncilLincoln (July 16, 2024)— The opening weekend of the 2024 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up Sunday, with 36 sports taking place at venues in and around Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, and several other communities.A memorable performance Saturday came from Sun Valley Lanes &amp; Games where 17 year-old bowler Brennan Heck rolled a 300 game followed by a 298.&nbsp;His 779 series powered his team to a gold medal in adult-youth doubles. Heck, a senior-to-be at Papillion La Vista South High School, is the reigning Nebraska state high school individual champion.Weeping Water Gun club played host to five-time Olympian John McNally and 23 other competitors in CSG Pistol Shooting Saturday. McNally, 68, who currently resides in Dallas, masterfully showcased his skills, winning gold medals in&nbsp;Standard Pistol, Centerfire Pistol, and his specialty, Olympic Rapidfire Pistol.&nbsp;McNally’s Olympic run ran from 1984 (Los Angeles) to 2000 (Sidney). His highest finish was 5th in 1992 (Atlanta).Several youth swimmers amassed high medal counts in the CSG Swimming competition at the Dillon Family Aquatics Center inside the Fremont Family YMCA.&nbsp;Ten year-olds Elise Schnee of Lincoln and James Reed of Omaha each won eight gold medals. Reed also collected two silvers. Cady Spence, 12, of Omaha won seven gold medals, to go with one silver and one bronze.&nbsp;&nbsp;With 313 swimmers, including 250 youths and 63 masters, this was the CSG’s largest swim meet in 10 years.Mitzi Filips and Scott Stopak took the coed gold medal in Adventure Race, which was held in Grand Island for the first time.&nbsp;The Omaha duo were also the overall winners, finding 39 checkpoints in 3:53:35. Former Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister and current Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin, long-time Adventure Race teammates, found 33 checkpoints in just over four hours, good enough for the male two-person bronze medal.Pickleball, held at Woods Tennis Center, attracted a record 398 players, including Micah Ward from Lawrence, KS, who took the gold medal in men’s 4.5/5.0 singles and teamed up with Hunter Nelson, Lincoln, to win another gold in the top men’s doubles division.&nbsp;Not to be outdone, Laurel Derry of Blair also won two golds, one in women’s 4.0 with Shawn Hamilton from South Bend, and one in mixed doubles 4.5/5.0 with Mattew Reinig of Omaha. Meredith Starr of Omaha took the gold in the top women’s singles division.Anthony McDill, 30, of Omaha, was the overall champion of the CSG Triathlon, with a time of 55:34. Samantha Scheffler, 42, of Hancock, IA, the top female overall, came in at 1:10:55. The Triathlon, which took place at Mallard Landing in Valley, attracted 173 participants, its largest turnout since 2019.The second and final weekend of the Games features competition in 27 sports, beginning Friday with Golf, Hockey, Tennis and Volleyball.&nbsp;Several events remain open for registration at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015v6czlTZCavyPaRB5m56NQblJRx8fwgMDa8nqPnPfg1_j8lpyYyJu1qTPqDH1udT-tLGLS4SEkSACCFLszVa9rF7hbbRqS-dDlbAypswOGiG9VkZ187TH9Eaml2U5WF2o1ybYFNdxtML--LtYupFf6mbFHhbSN99a6DprHV3Nds=&amp;c=c_-qwaSZSSuAFZwVf88WyLebLVa-P2A7EI3u2WQwNM9ki-JU_pBQOg==&amp;ch=smZw__9ewTS0mOp40j87VAlaycikRD0SnJR6cnwXBwU9SZAdYI83dQ==" target="_blank">CornhuskerStateGames.com</a>.&nbsp;Complete results, and the composite schedule of events for the final weekend, can be found at the same site under the Sports Info tab.The Cornhusker State Games is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council.&nbsp;Platinum partners include the Nebraska Medical Association, Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Farmers Mutual of Nebraska.&nbsp;Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015v6czlTZCavyPaRB5m56NQblJRx8fwgMDa8nqPnPfg1_j8lpyYyJu_NFvd_506TKrCsQ5SHFUKppq8Ckem2sZLRS3LP-BsL2kJnsvVajDgwolfPEWPCFJ9Q-WPZVvjDAmbbzw3ulfIG256q12oMvCFHzXMA7PYe9TKfNmVe2yU4=&amp;c=c_-qwaSZSSuAFZwVf88WyLebLVa-P2A7EI3u2WQwNM9ki-JU_pBQOg==&amp;ch=smZw__9ewTS0mOp40j87VAlaycikRD0SnJR6cnwXBwU9SZAdYI83dQ==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.

State Games Opening Weekend Highlights

&nbsp; North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the subjects in these photos, as part of an investigation regarding a theft. 

If you have any information on the identity of these subjects, please contact the North Platte Police Department at 308-535-6789 or submit your information anonymously at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flincolncountycrimestoppers.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR11QWHAfs1lmyHJr9ILr2Chety72JMlh9Ne9MLnjFy0E4bcW00nc31GsUY_aem_kbH_fnSjYGc5P1qvUapQTw&amp;h=AT2HHbWIsJUsNdBjz0k5B2YGZDcsX2ElLPNQPj6zX0GP9vHTHmJ_StMgPOD5Bv07tGSbK_370wP3YdSSQQQ7Uj1NG4NFCofiPaqTFvsN_qzJfLBXYCs1foTdk66a5ewbbnnd&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0fHHn95ZpQSBZd9hbg9NAEAcKqtZK4KSDliOGBcs-zUOhZ4jNgiNxa-THydzl1C1kMCyqO1T_mr2AMe8ZeaSRqPo_Zr8usrv3EeY-epEfdZ-T3rjmu50IdUZZ_FLBRFpYo-Y8-sqGFyQGfQoEa7XDqT2oOJ0bDvXsez1smLkSjv-jXr2hlFWNGImDuwGHPgbZn79ekxsJrul6RmxwGUO_Xly07GoMuOf0uSr3A3CI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lincolncountycrimestoppers.com</a> or by calling, 308-534-8400&nbsp;&nbsp;

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North Platte Police Department seeking public help identifying subjects

&nbsp; &nbsp;The North Platte City Council will meet tonight in a regular meeting.&nbsp; Below is tonight's agenda. To watch tonight's meeting,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CityOfNorthPlatte/streams">click here.</a>&nbsp;The meeting is at 5:30pm at the City Hall Council Chambers.

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Nebraska Department of Transportation

July 15, 2024 (North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin July 22 on I-80, from reference post 125.64 to reference post 132.89, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

W.W. Clyde &amp; Co. of Englewood, Colo. is the contractor for the Interstate 80 (I-80) reconstruction project from Ogallala to Roscoe. Work includes new concrete pavement, culvert extensions, grading, seeding, lighting, guardrail and rest area concrete pavement. Traffic will be maintained with lane closures and a 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Fall 2026.

Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for the Ogallala Westbound Rest Area project. Work includes a new rest area building, car and expanded truck parking, landscaping, and lighting. The existing rest area will close mid-July 2024. Anticipated completion is Spring 2026.

The purpose of these projects is to preserve the transportation asset, improve the reliability of the transportation system and perpetuate the mobility of the traveling public.

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Nebraska Department of TransportationJuly 15, 2024 (North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin July 22 on I-80, from reference post 125.64 to reference post 132.89, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.W.W. Clyde &amp; Co. of Englewood, Colo. is the contractor for the Interstate 80 (I-80) reconstruction project from Ogallala to Roscoe. Work includes new concrete pavement, culvert extensions, grading, seeding, lighting, guardrail and rest area concrete pavement. Traffic will be maintained with lane closures and a 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Fall 2026.Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for the Ogallala Westbound Rest Area project. Work includes a new rest area building, car and expanded truck parking, landscaping, and lighting. The existing rest area will close mid-July 2024. Anticipated completion is Spring 2026.The purpose of these projects is to preserve the transportation asset, improve the reliability of the transportation system and perpetuate the mobility of the traveling public.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Work will begin on I-80, near Ogallala beginning July 22nd

&nbsp; By&nbsp;<a href="https://flatwaterfreepress.org/author/hbeguin/">Heidi Beguin</a>

“And after that, one of the commissioners who said in the past that this will never get done, actually came up to us and he said, ‘if we don’t get the Cowboy Trail done, I think we’re really going to regret it.’ And the other commissioners next to him reached over and checked his temperature, because he was the same one who had said, ‘no, this is a waste of money,’” Helmbrecht said.

Game and Parks secured a grant to develop the 26-mile stretch from Chadron to Rushville, but it ended up only covering bridge development, Duryea said. They applied for and got a&nbsp;<a href="https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/press-events/news/commissioners-approve-2024-2025-waterfowl-recommendations/" target="_blank">grant through the Nebraska Department of Transportation</a>&nbsp;to surface the trail segment. Game and Parks just hired consultants, Duryea said.

The Chadron-based group also is working on a new connector rail-trail that will bring the Cowboy Trail – which will actually end 5 miles east of Chadron – into town. Game and Parks&nbsp;<a href="https://magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/2022/01/commissioners-approve-lwcf-rtp-grant-awards/" target="_blank">awarded the city of Chadron a&nbsp; $178,540 grant</a>&nbsp;in 2022 for the first phase of the connector project.&nbsp;

“It doesn’t do any good for the trail to end out in the middle of the field there,” said George Ledbetter, Northwest Nebraska Trails Association’s treasurer.

Even once the work near Chadron is complete, roughly 88 miles of trail will remain undeveloped between Valentine and Gordon.&nbsp;

Finishing it will undoubtedly be a heavy lift. It took about eight years to marshal support for and then complete the 17 miles between Gordon and Rushville. And even though Game and Parks has secured grant funding for the Rushville-to-Chadron segment, it will still take some time to finish the work on those 26 miles, especially since some of the funding is from the federal government.

“We’ve been told, don’t hold your breath on the surfacing happening anytime soon,” Helmbrecht said.

Game and Parks doesn’t appear to have any plans for finishing the missing link, which essentially exists as a natural area for wildlife.

It takes a lot of planning, effort and money to transform abandoned stretches of railroad into a safe and inviting trail, said Duryea. The real difference maker is the local community partners – groups like Cowboy Trail West and the Northwest Nebraska Trails Association.

“I mean, it’s possible,” Duryea said of the chances of completing the Cowboy Trail. “When you have a local group that supports the effort and the cities on board that are along there and all, that’s the spark that needs to happen for development to occur, in my experience anyways.”

In 2022, four Nebraska nonprofits, including Cowboy Trail West and the Northwest Nebraska Trails Association,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/may/07/american-icon-the-great-american-rail-trail-is-on-its-way-to-fulfilling-a-cross-country-vision/" target="_blank">announced they were forming the Cowboy Trail Coalition</a>&nbsp;to advocate completing the trail.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Once the Chadron-to-Rushville chunk is done, the groups plan to turn to the stretch between Valentine to Merriman, said Elwood with Cowboy Trail West. Then they will be down to one final unfinished segment between Merriman and Gordon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Helmbrecht with the Chadron group remains hopeful.&nbsp;

“I think, you know, we see all these trails on the east side of the state, and how successful they are. And then post COVID, we saw how much bicycle usage went up. I think now it’s kind of just a matter of time.”&nbsp;

Now 30 years down the road, Elwood and others want to make sure this end of the trail continues to inch forward, at hopefully an increasing rate of speed.&nbsp;

“We’ve got a lot invested in our trail … and we don’t want to see it go south on us.”

<a href="https://www.flatwaterfreepress.org/">The Flatwater Free Press</a>&nbsp; (<a href="https://flatwaterfreepress.org/nebraskas-cowboy-trail-still-incomplete-nearly-30-years-later/">https://flatwaterfreepress.org/nebraskas-cowboy-trail-still-incomplete-nearly-30-years-later/</a>) is Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories that matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>“And after that, one of the commissioners who said in the past that this will never get done, actually came up to us and he said, ‘if we don’t get the Cowboy Trail done, I think we’re really going to regret it.’ And the other commissioners next to him reached over and checked his temperature, because he was the same one who had said, ‘no, this is a waste of money,’” Helmbrecht said.Game and Parks secured a grant to develop the 26-mile stretch from Chadron to Rushville, but it ended up only covering bridge development, Duryea said. They applied for and got a&nbsp;<a href="https://outdoornebraska.gov/about/press-events/news/commissioners-approve-2024-2025-waterfowl-recommendations/" target="_blank">grant through the Nebraska Department of Transportation</a>&nbsp;to surface the trail segment. Game and Parks just hired consultants, Duryea said.The Chadron-based group also is working on a new connector rail-trail that will bring the Cowboy Trail – which will actually end 5 miles east of Chadron – into town. Game and Parks&nbsp;<a href="https://magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/2022/01/commissioners-approve-lwcf-rtp-grant-awards/" target="_blank">awarded the city of Chadron a&nbsp; $178,540 grant</a>&nbsp;in 2022 for the first phase of the connector project.&nbsp;“It doesn’t do any good for the trail to end out in the middle of the field there,” said George Ledbetter, Northwest Nebraska Trails Association’s treasurer.<h2>‘Don’t hold your breath’</h2>Even once the work near Chadron is complete, roughly 88 miles of trail will remain undeveloped between Valentine and Gordon.&nbsp;Finishing it will undoubtedly be a heavy lift. It took about eight years to marshal support for and then complete the 17 miles between Gordon and Rushville. And even though Game and Parks has secured grant funding for the Rushville-to-Chadron segment, it will still take some time to finish the work on those 26 miles, especially since some of the funding is from the federal government.“We’ve been told, don’t hold your breath on the surfacing happening anytime soon,” Helmbrecht said.Game and Parks doesn’t appear to have any plans for finishing the missing link, which essentially exists as a natural area for wildlife.It takes a lot of planning, effort and money to transform abandoned stretches of railroad into a safe and inviting trail, said Duryea. The real difference maker is the local community partners – groups like Cowboy Trail West and the Northwest Nebraska Trails Association.“I mean, it’s possible,” Duryea said of the chances of completing the Cowboy Trail. “When you have a local group that supports the effort and the cities on board that are along there and all, that’s the spark that needs to happen for development to occur, in my experience anyways.”In 2022, four Nebraska nonprofits, including Cowboy Trail West and the Northwest Nebraska Trails Association,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2024/may/07/american-icon-the-great-american-rail-trail-is-on-its-way-to-fulfilling-a-cross-country-vision/" target="_blank">announced they were forming the Cowboy Trail Coalition</a>&nbsp;to advocate completing the trail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once the Chadron-to-Rushville chunk is done, the groups plan to turn to the stretch between Valentine to Merriman, said Elwood with Cowboy Trail West. Then they will be down to one final unfinished segment between Merriman and Gordon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Helmbrecht with the Chadron group remains hopeful.&nbsp;“I think, you know, we see all these trails on the east side of the state, and how successful they are. And then post COVID, we saw how much bicycle usage went up. I think now it’s kind of just a matter of time.”&nbsp;Now 30 years down the road, Elwood and others want to make sure this end of the trail continues to inch forward, at hopefully an increasing rate of speed.&nbsp;“We’ve got a lot invested in our trail … and we don’t want to see it go south on us.”<a href="https://www.flatwaterfreepress.org/">The Flatwater Free Press</a>&nbsp; (<a href="https://flatwaterfreepress.org/nebraskas-cowboy-trail-still-incomplete-nearly-30-years-later/">https://flatwaterfreepress.org/nebraskas-cowboy-trail-still-incomplete-nearly-30-years-later/</a>) is Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories that matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nebraska’s Cowboy Trail still incomplete nearly 30 years later

Brady, Neb. - The Village of Brady will be spraying for mosquitos this Wednesday - Friday with weather permitting.

The spraying process will occur between 8:00pm - 1:00am. During the spraying process, children and pets need to stay inside and windows should be closed. For questions regarding the spraying, contact the Village of Brady office at 308-584-3316 or 308-830-2438.

North Platte PostBrady, Neb. - The Village of Brady will be spraying for mosquitos this Wednesday - Friday with weather permitting.The spraying process will occur between 8:00pm - 1:00am. During the spraying process, children and pets need to stay inside and windows should be closed. For questions regarding the spraying, contact the Village of Brady office at 308-584-3316 or 308-830-2438.

Village of Brady to spray for mosquitos this week

July 15, 2024 – Support Our Schools Nebraska volunteers will be at locations across Nebraska on Monday and Tuesday, gathering petition signatures to let Nebraskans decide the fate of using public funds to pay for private schools. Voters can find locations and times to sign the petition by visiting SupportOurSchoolsNebraska.org. 

Last year, more than 117,000 Nebraskans signed a successful referendum petition to put the repeal of a private school voucher scheme on the ballot; however, ignoring the will of the voters, State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan pushed to passage another taxpayer-funded voucher scheme to pay for private schools – the bill also denied Nebraska voters their right to vote on the voucher issue. So, Support Our Schools Nebraska is circulating a new petition this year to put the issue back on the November ballot.

“Even if you signed the petition last year, you must sign this year’s petition to put the LB1402 voucher scheme on the November ballot,” said Jenni Benson, Support Our Schools Nebraska. “We cannot allow politicians to impose this costly private school voucher scheme on taxpayers while denying Nebraskans the right to vote on the issue.”

There is substantial evidence from other states showing the harm these costly voucher programs cause public schools and taxpayers. Vouchers undermine strong public education and student opportunity. They take scarce funding from public schools—which serve 90 percent of students—and give it to private schools—institutions that can discriminate against children and that are not accountable to taxpayers.

MONDAY, JULY 15 - SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS NEBRASKA - SIGN THE PETITION LOCATIONS

Bellevue - Public Library, 1003 Lincoln Rd. – 9am to 8pm

Columbus - Public Library, 9am to 11am (collect signatures &amp; notarize petitions)

Elkhorn - Bess Johnson Library, 2100 Reading Plz. – 9am to 8pm

Hastings - Public Library, 314 N. Denver Ave – 9am to 11am

Kearney - Public Library, 2020 1st Ave. – 9am to 9pm

Lincoln - Bess Dodson Walt Library, 6701 S. 14th St. – 1pm to 3pm

Lincoln - Eiseley Library, 1530 Superior St. – 10am to 8pm

Lincoln - Gere Library, 2400 S. 56 St. – 10am to 8pm

Lincoln – Nebraska State Education Association, 605 S. 14 St. – 8:30am to 4:30pm

Lincoln - Lincoln Education Association, 4920 Normal Blvd. – 9am to 3pm

Lincoln - Telegraph Mill, 330 S. 21 St. – 9am to 4pm

Millard - Public Library, 13214 Westwood Ln. – 9am to 7:30pm

Norfolk - Riverpoint Square, 301 W, Norfolk Ave. – Noon to 1pm

North Platte - Cody Park, 1601 N Jeffers St. – 1pm to 3pm

Omaha - Omaha Education Association, 5202 S. 57 St. – 9am to 3pm

Omaha - Women Who Run, 7601 Pacific St. – 8am to 8pm

South Sioux City - HyVee, 2501 Cornhusker Dr. – 4pm to 6pm

Support Our SchoolsJuly 15, 2024 – Support Our Schools Nebraska volunteers will be at locations across Nebraska on Monday and Tuesday, gathering petition signatures to let Nebraskans decide the fate of using public funds to pay for private schools. Voters can find locations and times to sign the petition by visiting SupportOurSchoolsNebraska.org. Last year, more than 117,000 Nebraskans signed a successful referendum petition to put the repeal of a private school voucher scheme on the ballot; however, ignoring the will of the voters, State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan pushed to passage another taxpayer-funded voucher scheme to pay for private schools – the bill also denied Nebraska voters their right to vote on the voucher issue. So, Support Our Schools Nebraska is circulating a new petition this year to put the issue back on the November ballot.“Even if you signed the petition last year, you must sign this year’s petition to put the LB1402 voucher scheme on the November ballot,” said Jenni Benson, Support Our Schools Nebraska. “We cannot allow politicians to impose this costly private school voucher scheme on taxpayers while denying Nebraskans the right to vote on the issue.”There is substantial evidence from other states showing the harm these costly voucher programs cause public schools and taxpayers. Vouchers undermine strong public education and student opportunity. They take scarce funding from public schools—which serve 90 percent of students—and give it to private schools—institutions that can discriminate against children and that are not accountable to taxpayers.MONDAY, JULY 15 - SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS NEBRASKA - SIGN THE PETITION LOCATIONSBellevue - Public Library, 1003 Lincoln Rd. – 9am to 8pmColumbus - Public Library, 9am to 11am (collect signatures &amp; notarize petitions)Elkhorn - Bess Johnson Library, 2100 Reading Plz. – 9am to 8pmHastings - Public Library, 314 N. Denver Ave – 9am to 11amKearney - Public Library, 2020 1st Ave. – 9am to 9pmLincoln - Bess Dodson Walt Library, 6701 S. 14th St. – 1pm to 3pmLincoln - Eiseley Library, 1530 Superior St. – 10am to 8pmLincoln - Gere Library, 2400 S. 56 St. – 10am to 8pmLincoln – Nebraska State Education Association, 605 S. 14 St. – 8:30am to 4:30pmLincoln - Lincoln Education Association, 4920 Normal Blvd. – 9am to 3pmLincoln - Telegraph Mill, 330 S. 21 St. – 9am to 4pmMillard - Public Library, 13214 Westwood Ln. – 9am to 7:30pmNorfolk - Riverpoint Square, 301 W, Norfolk Ave. – Noon to 1pmNorth Platte - Cody Park, 1601 N Jeffers St. – 1pm to 3pmOmaha - Omaha Education Association, 5202 S. 57 St. – 9am to 3pmOmaha - Women Who Run, 7601 Pacific St. – 8am to 8pmSouth Sioux City - HyVee, 2501 Cornhusker Dr. – 4pm to 6pmWayne - Bressler Park, 2pm to 3pm

Monday & Tuesday are the final days to sign Support Our Schools Petition

The heat advisory, which has been baking the listening area the last four days expires this evening at 7:00pm (CT), 6:00pm (MT). According to the National Weather Service, North Platte Office (NWS), the heat advisory affects North Platte, McCook, Curtis, Ogallala, Imperial and more. The heat advisory began Friday afternoon.

Temperature highs are looking to hit high 90s and low 100s. For North Platte, it'll be a high of 96 degrees, while Curtis and Imperial will reach triple digits.&nbsp;

The NWS says there is a slight chance of severe weather that could hit the listening area. Scattered thunderstorms could impact the area from late afternoon into the evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hot temperatures mixed with humidity can cause potentially dangerous heat illnesses to occur. Stay hydrated during this time and stay in a cool area. Also wear sunscreen when outside in the heat. Never leave pets or people in a vehicle during this time of extreme heat.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Post/Sandhills PostThe heat advisory, which has been baking the listening area the last four days expires this evening at 7:00pm (CT), 6:00pm (MT). According to the National Weather Service, North Platte Office (NWS), the heat advisory affects North Platte, McCook, Curtis, Ogallala, Imperial and more. The heat advisory began Friday afternoon.Temperature highs are looking to hit high 90s and low 100s. For North Platte, it'll be a high of 96 degrees, while Curtis and Imperial will reach triple digits.&nbsp;<figure>
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Heat Advisory still in effect until this evening for listening area

McCook, Neb. - The McCook Police Department (MPD) is searching for the owner of an abandoned backhoe.&nbsp;

The police department stated they have been made aware of the abandoned vehicle and want to contact the owner of the vehicle. If you own the vehicle or know the owner of the vehicle, contact the McCook Police Department and speak with&nbsp;Sergeant Vargas.&nbsp;

McCook Police Department can be contacted at&nbsp;308-345-3450.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte PostMcCook, Neb. - The McCook Police Department (MPD) is searching for the owner of an abandoned backhoe.&nbsp;The police department stated they have been made aware of the abandoned vehicle and want to contact the owner of the vehicle. If you own the vehicle or know the owner of the vehicle, contact the McCook Police Department and speak with&nbsp;Sergeant Vargas.&nbsp;McCook Police Department can be contacted at&nbsp;308-345-3450.&nbsp;

McCook Police Department searching for owner of an abandoned backhoe

POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Smeltzer from MPCC about CDL and motorcycle courses the college will be offer this August. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

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(Audio) MPCC August classes: CDL and motorcycle 

North Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health has once again been honored with&nbsp; the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality&nbsp; Achievement Award. This prestigious recognition demonstrates Great Plains Health's&nbsp; continued commitment to delivering advanced stroke care to patients, following the latest&nbsp; research-based treatment guidelines.&nbsp;

Stroke ranks as the fifth leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability in the&nbsp; United States. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either by a clot blocking a&nbsp; blood vessel or by a vessel rupturing. This interruption of blood and oxygen supply to a part of&nbsp; the brain results in the death of brain cells. Swift identification and treatment of stroke are&nbsp; crucial for enhancing survival rates, reducing long-term impairments, and speeding up&nbsp; recovery processes.&nbsp;

The Get With The Guidelines program harnesses the expertise of the American Heart&nbsp; Association and American Stroke Association to support hospitals across the nation. This&nbsp; initiative ensures that patient care aligns with the most current, evidence-based guidelines.&nbsp; Specifically, the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke program is designed to enhance in-hospital&nbsp; stroke care by promoting adherence to these guidelines. By doing so, it aims to minimize the&nbsp; long-term effects of stroke and potentially prevent fatalities.&nbsp;

Ivan Mitchell, Great Plains Health chief executive officer, stated, "At Great Plains Health, we&nbsp; are dedicated to improving patient care. This award reflects our team's tireless efforts to&nbsp; provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our community, ensuring that more people in&nbsp; Greater Nebraska can lead longer, healthier lives."&nbsp;

“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Great Plains Health for its commitment to caring for&nbsp; patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chairperson of the American Heart&nbsp; Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group and professor of neurology and director of&nbsp; fellowships of neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer&nbsp; readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and&nbsp; communities.”

Great Plains HealthNorth Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health has once again been honored with&nbsp; the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality&nbsp; Achievement Award. This prestigious recognition demonstrates Great Plains Health's&nbsp; continued commitment to delivering advanced stroke care to patients, following the latest&nbsp; research-based treatment guidelines.&nbsp;Stroke ranks as the fifth leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability in the&nbsp; United States. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either by a clot blocking a&nbsp; blood vessel or by a vessel rupturing. This interruption of blood and oxygen supply to a part of&nbsp; the brain results in the death of brain cells. Swift identification and treatment of stroke are&nbsp; crucial for enhancing survival rates, reducing long-term impairments, and speeding up&nbsp; recovery processes.&nbsp;The Get With The Guidelines program harnesses the expertise of the American Heart&nbsp; Association and American Stroke Association to support hospitals across the nation. This&nbsp; initiative ensures that patient care aligns with the most current, evidence-based guidelines.&nbsp; Specifically, the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke program is designed to enhance in-hospital&nbsp; stroke care by promoting adherence to these guidelines. By doing so, it aims to minimize the&nbsp; long-term effects of stroke and potentially prevent fatalities.&nbsp;Ivan Mitchell, Great Plains Health chief executive officer, stated, "At Great Plains Health, we&nbsp; are dedicated to improving patient care. This award reflects our team's tireless efforts to&nbsp; provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our community, ensuring that more people in&nbsp; Greater Nebraska can lead longer, healthier lives."&nbsp;“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Great Plains Health for its commitment to caring for&nbsp; patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chairperson of the American Heart&nbsp; Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group and professor of neurology and director of&nbsp; fellowships of neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer&nbsp; readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and&nbsp; communities.”

Great Plains Health is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high quality stroke care. 

McCook, Neb. - The McCook Police Department is being awarded a highway safety grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office (NDOT-HSO) to assist in obtaining one mobile radar unit, according to William Kovarik, Administrator for the NDOT Highway Safety Office.

Kovarik states, "Technology holds immense promise when it comes to mitigating human error. This equipment is vital in helping agencies to more effectively target reckless driving, making roadways safer for motorists and passengers."

The mobile radar speed detection equipment provides the agency with reliable, advanced technology that will enhance speed control efforts. The total grant funding assistance for this project is up to $1,200.

"This grant award will allow law enforcement to purchase equipment that will assist the agency in their mission to enhance public safety on our roadways. It provides the tools they require to focus on problematic traffic areas throughout McCook to promote safer roadways, reduce speed related crashes, fatalities and injuries," said Kovarik

NDOT Highway Safety OfficeMcCook, Neb. - The McCook Police Department is being awarded a highway safety grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office (NDOT-HSO) to assist in obtaining one mobile radar unit, according to William Kovarik, Administrator for the NDOT Highway Safety Office.Kovarik states, "Technology holds immense promise when it comes to mitigating human error. This equipment is vital in helping agencies to more effectively target reckless driving, making roadways safer for motorists and passengers."The mobile radar speed detection equipment provides the agency with reliable, advanced technology that will enhance speed control efforts. The total grant funding assistance for this project is up to $1,200."This grant award will allow law enforcement to purchase equipment that will assist the agency in their mission to enhance public safety on our roadways. It provides the tools they require to focus on problematic traffic areas throughout McCook to promote safer roadways, reduce speed related crashes, fatalities and injuries," said Kovarik

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