North Platte, Neb. - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and first responders responded to a one-vehicle, fatal accident Thursday morning outside of North Platte.&nbsp;

According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), shortly before 10:00 am Thursday, deputies and first responders were dispatched to an accident on West A Street, several miles west of North Platte.&nbsp;

The LCSO states as deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 2000 Monte Carlo that had heavy frontend damage from hitting a tree and two occupants inside the vehicle. The female driver was seriously injured, and the male passenger was deceased. Evidence indicates the accident happened hours earlier.&nbsp;

The vehicle's driver was identified as Addison Malone, 18, from Ogallala. Officials say that Malone may have been confused about what road she was driving on and did not realize that she was on A Street, which is a dead-end street. The driver failed to see the warning signs and hit a large tree, head-on, at a high rate of speed. Malone suffers from serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The deceased passenger was identified as Nathaniel Sandavol, 18 of Ogallala.&nbsp;

The North Platte Rescue had to use extraction equipment to open the vehicle to remove the occupants. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts.&nbsp;LCSO says alcohol was a factor in the accident and criminal charges are pending for Malone. The investigation remains ongoing. 

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 </figure>North Platte PostNorth Platte, Neb. - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and first responders responded to a one-vehicle, fatal accident Thursday morning outside of North Platte.&nbsp;According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), shortly before 10:00 am Thursday, deputies and first responders were dispatched to an accident on West A Street, several miles west of North Platte.&nbsp;The LCSO states as deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 2000 Monte Carlo that had heavy frontend damage from hitting a tree and two occupants inside the vehicle. The female driver was seriously injured, and the male passenger was deceased. Evidence indicates the accident happened hours earlier.&nbsp;The vehicle's driver was identified as Addison Malone, 18, from Ogallala. Officials say that Malone may have been confused about what road she was driving on and did not realize that she was on A Street, which is a dead-end street. The driver failed to see the warning signs and hit a large tree, head-on, at a high rate of speed. Malone suffers from serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The deceased passenger was identified as Nathaniel Sandavol, 18 of Ogallala.&nbsp;The North Platte Rescue had to use extraction equipment to open the vehicle to remove the occupants. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts.&nbsp;LCSO says alcohol was a factor in the accident and criminal charges are pending for Malone. The investigation remains ongoing.

One teen deceased, one teen seriously injured in fatal crash outside of North Platte

JULY 19, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska.

Thursday, at approximately 6:55 a.m. CT, the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department requested Troopers to assist in responding to a fatal crash that involved two semi-trucks and trailers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25.

Preliminary investigation shows that a semi-truck and trailer was traveling northbound on Highway 25, north of Trenton. The semi then failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection with Highway 6. The semi collided with another semi-truck and trailer that was traveling westbound on Highway 6.

The driver of the westbound semi, identified as Wayne Cook, 42, of McCook, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the northbound semi, Keith Gesegnet, 50, of Stephenville, Texas, has been lodged in Hitchcock County Jail for motor vehicle homicide, tampering with physical evidence, possession of alcohol in a commercial motor vehicle, open alcohol container, and numerous commercial vehicle violations.

The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting a full crash reconstruction as well as a Carrier Enforcement post-crash inspection. The investigation remains ongoing.

Numerous agencies assisted on scene, including the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department, McCook Police Department, Palisade and Trenton Fire Departments, and others.

<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/466a21e1-8cdd-45f3-8b31-991ac8af9b12">Read the original story here.</a>

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 </figure>Cody ThomasNebraska State PatrolJULY 19, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska.Thursday, at approximately 6:55 a.m. CT, the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department requested Troopers to assist in responding to a fatal crash that involved two semi-trucks and trailers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25.Preliminary investigation shows that a semi-truck and trailer was traveling northbound on Highway 25, north of Trenton. The semi then failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection with Highway 6. The semi collided with another semi-truck and trailer that was traveling westbound on Highway 6.The driver of the westbound semi, identified as Wayne Cook, 42, of McCook, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the northbound semi, Keith Gesegnet, 50, of Stephenville, Texas, has been lodged in Hitchcock County Jail for motor vehicle homicide, tampering with physical evidence, possession of alcohol in a commercial motor vehicle, open alcohol container, and numerous commercial vehicle violations.The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting a full crash reconstruction as well as a Carrier Enforcement post-crash inspection. The investigation remains ongoing.Numerous agencies assisted on scene, including the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department, McCook Police Department, Palisade and Trenton Fire Departments, and others.<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/466a21e1-8cdd-45f3-8b31-991ac8af9b12">Read the original story here.</a>

Texas Man Arrested After Fatal Crash in Hitchcock County

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The Hot Sheets: July 19th, 2024

&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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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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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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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: July 18th, 2024

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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>North Platte Post&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.<figure>
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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

North Platte Post/Sandhills Post/Panhandle Post

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>North Platte Post&nbsp;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;<figure>
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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

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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: July 17th, 2024

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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 </figure>North Platte Police Department&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;<figure>
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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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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: July 16th, 2024

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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721071725448.png" alt="The Cowboy Trail project involves transforming an old rail line into a hiking and biking trail. The finished segments of trail, which add up to more than 200 miles, include bridges like this one west of Gordon. Photo by Heidi Beguin for the Flatwater Free Press" />
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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.

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