OGALLALA -&nbsp;Sandhills Post, Z 93.5 Country &amp; Flatrock 100.7 are giving away a brand new Kawasaki Mule on December 12. Throughout the month, we'll be drawing 4 names from each location and the names who have been drawn will be invited to a "drawdown party" where one lucky winner will win the mule.

Post viewers and listeners of Z 93.5 Country &amp; Flatrock 100.7 can register at&nbsp; 308 Lounge in Ogallala, T's Bar and Grill in Wallace, Ogallala Ag Supply or at Eichners. Second Chapter Brewing and Shelter Insurance - Bud Morrell have completed there drawings for 4 prequalified winners for the "drawdown party", however we will be drawing one more name from all locations the week of December 6th before the "drawdown party". You can't win if you don't register!

***Sandhills Post News Director Canon Rath and Sandhills Post Jerman Sanchez were joined along with Rachel and Bud from Shelter Insurance to draw the 4 names.

Sandhills PostOGALLALA -&nbsp;Sandhills Post, Z 93.5 Country &amp; Flatrock 100.7 are giving away a brand new Kawasaki Mule on December 12. Throughout the month, we'll be drawing 4 names from each location and the names who have been drawn will be invited to a "drawdown party" where one lucky winner will win the mule.Post viewers and listeners of Z 93.5 Country &amp; Flatrock 100.7 can register at&nbsp; 308 Lounge in Ogallala, T's Bar and Grill in Wallace, Ogallala Ag Supply or at Eichners. Second Chapter Brewing and Shelter Insurance - Bud Morrell have completed there drawings for 4 prequalified winners for the "drawdown party", however we will be drawing one more name from all locations the week of December 6th before the "drawdown party". You can't win if you don't register!***Sandhills Post News Director Canon Rath and Sandhills Post Jerman Sanchez were joined along with Rachel and Bud from Shelter Insurance to draw the 4 names.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsandhillspost%2Fvideos%2F1061979831650507%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>

(Video) Kawasaki Mule drawing from Shelter Insurance - Bud Morrell

Post News Director sat down with North Platte native and Doane University Professor Eric Stearns about his opening reception going on tonight at the Prairie Art Center of his latest ceramic work in a show titled Ra•ku.&nbsp;&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - Eric Stearns returns to North Platte and tonight at the Prairie Art Center is his opening reception of his latest ceramic work titled Ra•ku. The event goes from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the PAC and you can chat with Stearns at the event. Check out the latest pieces of art Stearns has done.&nbsp;

Raku is a method of quickly firing ceramic artwork. Eric removes the pieces from the kiln at 1450° F, when they're still red hot. The art is given about a minute or two to cool before placing it in a metal container with a few sheets of newspaper. The paper ignites and smokes then the container is closed.&nbsp;

The reduction atmosphere affects the glaze colors, and the smoke turns unglazed parts of the clay black. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking in the glaze —known as crazing since it is deliberate. The piece is removed from the container once cool and cleaned up to remove residual soot and ash, revealing the brilliant glazes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To learn more about Stearns and what Ra•ku is, check out the post above. If you would like to see some of his Ra•ku pieces, <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/81c6ced3-b642-4802-bc24-6db40d971d30">click here.</a>

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 </figure>Post News Director sat down with North Platte native and Doane University Professor Eric Stearns about his opening reception going on tonight at the Prairie Art Center of his latest ceramic work in a show titled Ra•ku.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) Eric Stearns gallery reception" 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=h6x5j-14eb900-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>NORTH PLATTE - Eric Stearns returns to North Platte and tonight at the Prairie Art Center is his opening reception of his latest ceramic work titled Ra•ku. The event goes from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the PAC and you can chat with Stearns at the event. Check out the latest pieces of art Stearns has done.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Raku is a method of quickly firing ceramic artwork. Eric removes the pieces from the kiln at 1450° F, when they're still red hot. The art is given about a minute or two to cool before placing it in a metal container with a few sheets of newspaper. The paper ignites and smokes then the container is closed.&nbsp;The reduction atmosphere affects the glaze colors, and the smoke turns unglazed parts of the clay black. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking in the glaze —known as crazing since it is deliberate. The piece is removed from the container once cool and cleaned up to remove residual soot and ash, revealing the brilliant glazes.&nbsp;&nbsp;To learn more about Stearns and what Ra•ku is, check out the post above. If you would like to see some of his Ra•ku pieces, <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/81c6ced3-b642-4802-bc24-6db40d971d30">click here.</a>

(Audio) Eric Stearns gallery reception

By: Mike Glesinger&nbsp; and Alex Benzegala&nbsp; Panhandle Post

The Alliance Police Department is reporting the Hostage situation at the trailer park in south Alliance has resolved with no shots fired and no injuries.&nbsp; APD released the following statement around 12:30 am MT Friday.&nbsp;

"The situation south of town has been resolved and the shelter in place has been lifted. Thank you for keeping clear of the area to allow for a safe resolution. A special thanks to Box Butte County Sheriff's Office, Scottsbluff County Sheriff's Office, Garden County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska State Patrol, Game &amp; Parks, Alliance Fire Department, and all of the dispatchers that assisted.&nbsp;

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Alliance Police are still on the scene of an active situation in the trailer park just off Kansas Street in south Alliance. The area remains blocked off and residents need to stay away from this area.&nbsp;

Eagle Radio News Director Alex Benzegala reports some additional details have been released.&nbsp; According to a statement from the Alliance Police Department, the incident began with a Welfare Check to a residence at the trailer park.&nbsp; When Alliance Police arrived, a women at the home, reportedly pulled a gun on the Officers.&nbsp; The Alliance Police also report there is a hostage in the residence as of 9 pm MT .&nbsp; The Nebraska State Patrol and other Law Enforcement Officers are also on the scene.&nbsp;

The Alliance Police Department has issued an update regarding the Shelter in Place order....The city-wide shelter in place has been reduced to everyone south of Kansas St. between Cody Ave and S. Mississippi. Please stay away from the area to ensure your safety and the safety of all officers and responders working this incident. We will send further updates as they come available.&nbsp; If you did not receive the initial alert, please sign up for CodeRed!&nbsp; Updates will follow when available.

This situation has been ongoing since before 6 pm MT, Thursday evening.&nbsp; We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.&nbsp;

8 pm Mt...Thursday,&nbsp; November 2, 2023

The Alliance Police Department is on the scene of what is described as an "active situation" in the trailer park just off Kansas Street in South Alliance.&nbsp;

Eagle Radio News Director Alex Benzegala reports that residents of the trailer park have been evacuated and the area is blocked off by Police.&nbsp; &nbsp;Alliance Police have stressed "THIS IS NOT AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION".&nbsp; &nbsp;The APD issued a CodeRed message around 6 pm Thursday evening advising residents to shelter in place until the situation has been resolved.&nbsp;

No further details are available at this time.

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 </figure>By: Mike Glesinger&nbsp; and Alex Benzegala&nbsp; Panhandle PostFriday Nov. 3..6:30 amThe Alliance Police Department is reporting the Hostage situation at the trailer park in south Alliance has resolved with no shots fired and no injuries.&nbsp; APD released the following statement around 12:30 am MT Friday.&nbsp;"The situation south of town has been resolved and the shelter in place has been lifted. Thank you for keeping clear of the area to allow for a safe resolution. A special thanks to Box Butte County Sheriff's Office, Scottsbluff County Sheriff's Office, Garden County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska State Patrol, Game &amp; Parks, Alliance Fire Department, and all of the dispatchers that assisted.&nbsp;Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.9 pm Mt..update. Thursday Nov. 2, 2023Alliance Police are still on the scene of an active situation in the trailer park just off Kansas Street in south Alliance. The area remains blocked off and residents need to stay away from this area.&nbsp;Eagle Radio News Director Alex Benzegala reports some additional details have been released.&nbsp; According to a statement from the Alliance Police Department, the incident began with a Welfare Check to a residence at the trailer park.&nbsp; When Alliance Police arrived, a women at the home, reportedly pulled a gun on the Officers.&nbsp; The Alliance Police also report there is a hostage in the residence as of 9 pm MT .&nbsp; The Nebraska State Patrol and other Law Enforcement Officers are also on the scene.&nbsp;The Alliance Police Department has issued an update regarding the Shelter in Place order....The city-wide shelter in place has been reduced to everyone south of Kansas St. between Cody Ave and S. Mississippi. Please stay away from the area to ensure your safety and the safety of all officers and responders working this incident. We will send further updates as they come available.&nbsp; If you did not receive the initial alert, please sign up for CodeRed!&nbsp; Updates will follow when available.This situation has been ongoing since before 6 pm MT, Thursday evening.&nbsp; We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.&nbsp;8 pm Mt...Thursday,&nbsp; November 2, 2023The Alliance Police Department is on the scene of what is described as an "active situation" in the trailer park just off Kansas Street in South Alliance.&nbsp;Eagle Radio News Director Alex Benzegala reports that residents of the trailer park have been evacuated and the area is blocked off by Police.&nbsp; &nbsp;Alliance Police have stressed "THIS IS NOT AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION".&nbsp; &nbsp;The APD issued a CodeRed message around 6 pm Thursday evening advising residents to shelter in place until the situation has been resolved.&nbsp;No further details are available at this time.

Update: Alliance Hostage situation resolved

Post news director Canon Rath chatted with Lisa Kraus, Danielle McGuire and Kelly Coggins about the upcoming Pryce Gette Silent Auction and Benefit Dinner going on November 17th.&nbsp;

Ogallala - The Pryce Gette Silent Auction &amp; Benefit Dinner is going on November 17th at the Crandall Creek Golf Club in Ogallala. The free will donation event will open the doors at 5pm mountain time with Cocktail Hour as dinner will began serving at 6pm mountain. The event will feature a sloppy joe meal, silent auction and raffle tickets.&nbsp;

8-year-old Pryce Gette was injured in a rollover car accident on Oct. 16th and is currently at the Children's Hospital in Denver. The proceeds from the fundraiser event will help cover expense costs on Gette's road to recovery. If you would like to follow Pryce progress, you can on <a href="https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/prycepower?fbclid=IwAR1JrdI-lYnbz-ojG1FHAuy37DiTpjIm9NNC3J-X7qtjLeZDd6kCqYmhcyE">caringbridge.org</a>. To preview auction items, you can follow on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/300219709614257">"Pryce Gette Silent Auction &amp; Benefit Dinner"</a>.&nbsp;

To learn a more in-depth of the Pryce Gette Benefit Dinner &amp; Silent Auction, Gette's story and updates, check out the podcast above.

Post news director Canon Rath chatted with Lisa Kraus, Danielle McGuire and Kelly Coggins about the upcoming Pryce Gette Silent Auction and Benefit Dinner going on November 17th.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Ogallala - The Pryce Gette Silent Auction &amp; Benefit Dinner is going on November 17th at the Crandall Creek Golf Club in Ogallala. The free will donation event will open the doors at 5pm mountain time with Cocktail Hour as dinner will began serving at 6pm mountain. The event will feature a sloppy joe meal, silent auction and raffle tickets.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="PODCAST - Pryce Gette Silent Auction & Benefit Dinner" 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=cs3qg-14eb835-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>8-year-old Pryce Gette was injured in a rollover car accident on Oct. 16th and is currently at the Children's Hospital in Denver. The proceeds from the fundraiser event will help cover expense costs on Gette's road to recovery. If you would like to follow Pryce progress, you can on <a href="https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/prycepower?fbclid=IwAR1JrdI-lYnbz-ojG1FHAuy37DiTpjIm9NNC3J-X7qtjLeZDd6kCqYmhcyE">caringbridge.org</a>. To preview auction items, you can follow on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/300219709614257">"Pryce Gette Silent Auction &amp; Benefit Dinner"</a>.&nbsp;To learn a more in-depth of the Pryce Gette Benefit Dinner &amp; Silent Auction, Gette's story and updates, check out the podcast above.

PODCAST -  Pryce Gette Silent Auction & Benefit Dinner

Union Pacific's famed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/heritage/steam/4014/index.htm">Big Boy No. 4014</a>, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will return to the rails in 2024 for a tour celebrating the railroad’s deep history and connection to communities, and its employees. The tour is expected to reach all four corners of Union Pacific’s 23-state system with anticipated stops in:

“As we move forward at Union Pacific, we remember where we came from; the Big Boy represents the history of Union Pacific and the United States,” said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. “When No. 4014 comes to town, we will celebrate with the communities where we operate, our employees and their families. Together, we will marvel at how far technology has brought us.”

No. 4014 is the only Big Boy in operation today. Weighing in at 1.1 million pounds, it was restored in 2019 to celebrate the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/heritage/steam-meet/index.htm">150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad’s completion</a>. Twenty-five Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific to haul heavy freight during World War II, but only eight still exist. The other seven are on display around the United States.

Tour dates and route information will be released in 2024. In addition to public stops, Union Pacific employees and their families will be invited along the route.

When the Big Boy goes on tour, many people race to find a prime spot to take photos or put coins on the track. Union Pacific reminds everyone to keep safety top of mind, always stay 25-feet back, and refrain from putting anything on the rails.

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>.

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 </figure>OMAHA, NEB.Union Pacific's famed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/heritage/steam/4014/index.htm">Big Boy No. 4014</a>, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will return to the rails in 2024 for a tour celebrating the railroad’s deep history and connection to communities, and its employees. The tour is expected to reach all four corners of Union Pacific’s 23-state system with anticipated stops in:<ul>
 <li>Chicago, Illinois</li><li>Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas</li><li>Houston, Texas</li><li>Nampa, Idaho</li><li>Portland, Oregon</li><li>Roseville, California</li><li>Salt Lake City, Utah</li>
 </ul>“As we move forward at Union Pacific, we remember where we came from; the Big Boy represents the history of Union Pacific and the United States,” said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. “When No. 4014 comes to town, we will celebrate with the communities where we operate, our employees and their families. Together, we will marvel at how far technology has brought us.”No. 4014 is the only Big Boy in operation today. Weighing in at 1.1 million pounds, it was restored in 2019 to celebrate the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/heritage/steam-meet/index.htm">150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad’s completion</a>. Twenty-five Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific to haul heavy freight during World War II, but only eight still exist. The other seven are on display around the United States.Tour dates and route information will be released in 2024. In addition to public stops, Union Pacific employees and their families will be invited along the route.When the Big Boy goes on tour, many people race to find a prime spot to take photos or put coins on the track. Union Pacific reminds everyone to keep safety top of mind, always stay 25-feet back, and refrain from putting anything on the rails.<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>.

World's Largest Steam Locomotive 'Big Boy No. 4014' Preparing for ‘Four Corners' 2024 Tour

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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: November 3rd, 2023

North Platte, Neb. – The Great Plains Health Care Foundation is&nbsp; hosting its annual gala starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1 at Venue 304,&nbsp; returning to an in-person event for the first time since 2019.&nbsp;

“The theme of the event is, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ just like the holiday movie that shows&nbsp; how each person’s life makes an important impact on others,” said Megan McGown,&nbsp; Great Plains Health Chief Development Officer and Foundation director. “We see that&nbsp; impact happening each and every day through the lives of our Foundation donors who&nbsp; come together to improve the patient experience.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Proceeds support the construction of a pediatric rehab space within the new Sports and&nbsp; Therapy and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation center. Whether a child needs speech therapy,&nbsp; physical therapy, occupational therapy or all three types of therapy – this project&nbsp; provides children a space that is specific for every part of their developmental journey.&nbsp;

The gala features an exquisite dinner by North 40 Chophouse, a live auction presented&nbsp; by Rod Wright, upscale silent auction and music by Night Sounds Entertainment.&nbsp;

“We are grateful for our committee chairpersons, Shreya Agrawal and Karen Knisley,&nbsp; who have dedicated countless hours of their time to make this an unforgettable and&nbsp; meaningful gala,” added McGown. “We also appreciate committee members Laura&nbsp; Troshynski, Nancy Faulhaber, Mary Roberts and Foundation staff Bailey Trusty for their&nbsp; commitment and hard work.”&nbsp;

There is a limited number of tickets. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit&nbsp; <a href="http://gphealth.org/gala">gphealth.org/gala</a> or email foundation@gphealth.org&nbsp;

North Platte, Neb. – The Great Plains Health Care Foundation is&nbsp; hosting its annual gala starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1 at Venue 304,&nbsp; returning to an in-person event for the first time since 2019.&nbsp;“The theme of the event is, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ just like the holiday movie that shows&nbsp; how each person’s life makes an important impact on others,” said Megan McGown,&nbsp; Great Plains Health Chief Development Officer and Foundation director. “We see that&nbsp; impact happening each and every day through the lives of our Foundation donors who&nbsp; come together to improve the patient experience.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds support the construction of a pediatric rehab space within the new Sports and&nbsp; Therapy and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation center. Whether a child needs speech therapy,&nbsp; physical therapy, occupational therapy or all three types of therapy – this project&nbsp; provides children a space that is specific for every part of their developmental journey.&nbsp;The gala features an exquisite dinner by North 40 Chophouse, a live auction presented&nbsp; by Rod Wright, upscale silent auction and music by Night Sounds Entertainment.&nbsp;“We are grateful for our committee chairpersons, Shreya Agrawal and Karen Knisley,&nbsp; who have dedicated countless hours of their time to make this an unforgettable and&nbsp; meaningful gala,” added McGown. “We also appreciate committee members Laura&nbsp; Troshynski, Nancy Faulhaber, Mary Roberts and Foundation staff Bailey Trusty for their&nbsp; commitment and hard work.”&nbsp;There is a limited number of tickets. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit&nbsp; <a href="http://gphealth.org/gala">gphealth.org/gala</a> or email foundation@gphealth.org&nbsp;

 Great Plains Health Care Foundation Gala returns to in-person event 

Ashley Lewis, executive director of The Connection homeless shelter in North Platte, holds up donated socks.

North Platte Community College’s Learning Commons collected 117 pairs of new socks throughout October as part of a “Socktober” community service project. All of the donated items were turned over to The Connection.

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 </figure>Heather JohnsonAshley Lewis, executive director of The Connection homeless shelter in North Platte, holds up donated socks.North Platte Community College’s Learning Commons collected 117 pairs of new socks throughout October as part of a “Socktober” community service project. All of the donated items were turned over to The Connection.

More than 100 pairs of socks collected for homeless shelter

By Canon Rath, North Platte Post

On October 30th, a single engine plane crashed in the yard of a residence in the 1400 Block of East C Street in McCook, Nebraska. There were two occupants aboard the plane. The occupants were identified as pilot, Clifton Coffman age 79, who passed away from his injuries, and his passenger, Henry Ritcher age 65, who is being treated for his injuries. NTSB and FAA are investigating the crash. Both occupants were from Shreveport, Louisiana.

RED WILLOW COUNTY, Neb. —One person died in a small plane crash just before noon Monday in southwest Nebraska.

The small plane crashed 1/8 of a mile southwest of the McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport property, according to McCook City Manager Nate Schneider.&nbsp;

There were two occupants in the airplane. First responders found one deceased, and the second occupant was transported to the Community Hospital of McCook for treatment.

City of McCook personnel were on the scene of the crash and have contacted the appropriate federal agencies.&nbsp;

Officials secured the crash site and it will be maintained until investigators from the appropriate federal agencies arrive.&nbsp; Officials have not released names of the pilot or passenger.&nbsp;&nbsp;

McCook NEB. - First responders were dispatched to a small plane crash in McCook around 12:00pm. No further information is available at this time. We will provide updates once more information is released.

By Canon Rath, North Platte PostOn October 30th, a single engine plane crashed in the yard of a residence in the 1400 Block of East C Street in McCook, Nebraska. There were two occupants aboard the plane. The occupants were identified as pilot, Clifton Coffman age 79, who passed away from his injuries, and his passenger, Henry Ritcher age 65, who is being treated for his injuries. NTSB and FAA are investigating the crash. Both occupants were from Shreveport, Louisiana.-------------RED WILLOW COUNTY, Neb. —One person died in a small plane crash just before noon Monday in southwest Nebraska.The small plane crashed 1/8 of a mile southwest of the McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport property, according to McCook City Manager Nate Schneider.&nbsp;There were two occupants in the airplane. First responders found one deceased, and the second occupant was transported to the Community Hospital of McCook for treatment.City of McCook personnel were on the scene of the crash and have contacted the appropriate federal agencies.&nbsp;Officials secured the crash site and it will be maintained until investigators from the appropriate federal agencies arrive.&nbsp; Officials have not released names of the pilot or passenger.&nbsp;&nbsp;-------------McCook NEB. - First responders were dispatched to a small plane crash in McCook around 12:00pm. No further information is available at this time. We will provide updates once more information is released.

Pilot, passenger aboard the small plane crash in McCook have been identified

&nbsp; At about noon on 11-1-23 deputies were dispatched to West Stark Rd, which is northwest of Hershey. It was reported that there was an abandoned vehicle in a pasture. Nearby residents had noticed it there earlier in the day and now had noticed and unidentified male walking in the area. They checked the vehicle and found that it was disabled in a small washout.

Deputies determined that it had been stolen from Bridge Street Auto in North Platte. The residents reported that they approached the male, but he ran into a nearby corn field. Deputies could not locate the male, so NSP was dispatched for assistance. They responded with a drone, manpower and K-9. The male was located near Birdwood Creek. He refused to comply with orders to come out of the field. Less lethal pepper balls were used and had little effect. The K-9 was deployed as a warning, but he continued to defy the orders.

As officers approached him to affect an arrest, he became physical, and the K-9 took action. In an effort to defeat the dog the suspect bit the dog on the face. The best biter prevailed, and the suspect was handcuffed and arrested. He was given medical attention for bite injuries on scene and at the hospital. The K-9 did not require medical attention. He was identified as Roman Reyes, DOB 12-27-84.

No known address. He was believed to be under the influence of drugs. He has had a lot of contact with the law in the recent past. He was charged with Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest and Harassing a Police Animal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lincoln County Sheriff's Office&nbsp; At about noon on 11-1-23 deputies were dispatched to West Stark Rd, which is northwest of Hershey. It was reported that there was an abandoned vehicle in a pasture. Nearby residents had noticed it there earlier in the day and now had noticed and unidentified male walking in the area. They checked the vehicle and found that it was disabled in a small washout.Deputies determined that it had been stolen from Bridge Street Auto in North Platte. The residents reported that they approached the male, but he ran into a nearby corn field. Deputies could not locate the male, so NSP was dispatched for assistance. They responded with a drone, manpower and K-9. The male was located near Birdwood Creek. He refused to comply with orders to come out of the field. Less lethal pepper balls were used and had little effect. The K-9 was deployed as a warning, but he continued to defy the orders.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLincolnCountySheriffsOfficeNP%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02YMvUrooGEC1Hb9skPdMEa4knhnKFAh9dEHtMm3KoxhYaLv9CyaRFPhGfUbgPjfn7l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="265" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>As officers approached him to affect an arrest, he became physical, and the K-9 took action. In an effort to defeat the dog the suspect bit the dog on the face. The best biter prevailed, and the suspect was handcuffed and arrested. He was given medical attention for bite injuries on scene and at the hospital. The K-9 did not require medical attention. He was identified as Roman Reyes, DOB 12-27-84.No known address. He was believed to be under the influence of drugs. He has had a lot of contact with the law in the recent past. He was charged with Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest and Harassing a Police Animal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Man arrested near Birdword Creek

By United States Attorney's Office

Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that George Liakos, 64, of Gering, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 27, 2023, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for Bank Fraud. Senior United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Liakos to 36 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Liakos’s release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release. As part of his sentence, Liakos was ordered to pay $5,059,035.43 in restitution to First State Bank.

Great Western Bank, which was subsequently acquired by First State Bank, was a banking corporation with locations in Iowa, Colorado, South&nbsp;Dakota,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nebraska,&nbsp;including&nbsp;a&nbsp;banking&nbsp;office&nbsp;in&nbsp;Scottsbluff,&nbsp;Nebraska.&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Western Bank’s deposits were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Liakos conducted a farming operation in Bayard, Nebraska, primarily growing beans, corn and sugar beets as well as raising cattle for sale.

Beginning in April 2017 and continuing through May 2019,&nbsp;Liakos misrepresented the amount of commodities he had in storage, cattle inventory, and acreage of crops and concealed his debt from Great Western Bank in order to secure approximately $11 million in loans.

As a part of his scheme to obtain money from Great Western Bank, on June 2, 2017, Liakos executed Loans and a Security Agreement with Great Western Bank. The loans and security agreement consisted of a revolving line of credit, machinery and equipment loan and a livestock loan. In approving the Loans and Security Agreement, Great Western Bank relied upon information provided by Liakos&nbsp;reflecting&nbsp;current&nbsp;commodity&nbsp;and&nbsp;livestock&nbsp;inventory,&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;receivable,&nbsp;loans,&nbsp;and accounts payable which he knew materially overstated his commodity inventory and materially understated and failed to report loans and accounts payable. As&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;agreement,&nbsp;Liakos&nbsp;granted&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Western&nbsp;Bank&nbsp;a&nbsp;security&nbsp;interest&nbsp;in&nbsp;assets and farm products as collateral for the loan. As a result of the Liakos’s scheme and artifice to defraud, Great Western Bank sustained a financial loss of $3,940,007.80.

After the sentencing, FBI Omaha Special Agent in Charge Eugene Kowel said, “George Liakos’ crime may not have been violent, but there were real victims.&nbsp; His years of lies and falsifying documents led to a local bank’s loss of more than seven million dollars.&nbsp; Today’s sentence illustrates the FBI’s mission to investigate complex fraud cases and bring to justice those who enrich themselves at the expense of others by breaking the law.”

Matthew T. Wilkins, Acting Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Office of Inspector General said “I want to thank the US Attorney’s Office, OIG special agents, and our investigative partners for their hard work on this investigation.&nbsp; When the integrity of the United States Department of Agriculture’s farm loan programs is violated by criminal conduct, the Office of Inspector General will pursue justice to the fullest extent of the law.”

Acting United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr stated, “Today’s sentencing is the product of nearly four years of investigating and prosecuting Liakos for making material misrepresentations to the Commodity Credit Corporation and Great Western Bank to obtain significant lines of credit. His misrepresentations and actions resulted in millions of dollars in loss being sustained by Great Western Bank. Today’s result reflects our office’s commitment to work with our federal partners such as the FBI and USDA-OIG to bring white collar criminals to justice.”

By United States Attorney's OfficeActing United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that George Liakos, 64, of Gering, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 27, 2023, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for Bank Fraud. Senior United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Liakos to 36 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Liakos’s release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release. As part of his sentence, Liakos was ordered to pay $5,059,035.43 in restitution to First State Bank.Great Western Bank, which was subsequently acquired by First State Bank, was a banking corporation with locations in Iowa, Colorado, South&nbsp;Dakota,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nebraska,&nbsp;including&nbsp;a&nbsp;banking&nbsp;office&nbsp;in&nbsp;Scottsbluff,&nbsp;Nebraska.&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Western Bank’s deposits were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Liakos conducted a farming operation in Bayard, Nebraska, primarily growing beans, corn and sugar beets as well as raising cattle for sale.Beginning in April 2017 and continuing through May 2019,&nbsp;Liakos misrepresented the amount of commodities he had in storage, cattle inventory, and acreage of crops and concealed his debt from Great Western Bank in order to secure approximately $11 million in loans.As a part of his scheme to obtain money from Great Western Bank, on June 2, 2017, Liakos executed Loans and a Security Agreement with Great Western Bank. The loans and security agreement consisted of a revolving line of credit, machinery and equipment loan and a livestock loan. In approving the Loans and Security Agreement, Great Western Bank relied upon information provided by Liakos&nbsp;reflecting&nbsp;current&nbsp;commodity&nbsp;and&nbsp;livestock&nbsp;inventory,&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;receivable,&nbsp;loans,&nbsp;and accounts payable which he knew materially overstated his commodity inventory and materially understated and failed to report loans and accounts payable. As&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;agreement,&nbsp;Liakos&nbsp;granted&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Western&nbsp;Bank&nbsp;a&nbsp;security&nbsp;interest&nbsp;in&nbsp;assets and farm products as collateral for the loan. As a result of the Liakos’s scheme and artifice to defraud, Great Western Bank sustained a financial loss of $3,940,007.80.After the sentencing, FBI Omaha Special Agent in Charge Eugene Kowel said, “George Liakos’ crime may not have been violent, but there were real victims.&nbsp; His years of lies and falsifying documents led to a local bank’s loss of more than seven million dollars.&nbsp; Today’s sentence illustrates the FBI’s mission to investigate complex fraud cases and bring to justice those who enrich themselves at the expense of others by breaking the law.”Matthew T. Wilkins, Acting Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Office of Inspector General said “I want to thank the US Attorney’s Office, OIG special agents, and our investigative partners for their hard work on this investigation.&nbsp; When the integrity of the United States Department of Agriculture’s farm loan programs is violated by criminal conduct, the Office of Inspector General will pursue justice to the fullest extent of the law.”Acting United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr stated, “Today’s sentencing is the product of nearly four years of investigating and prosecuting Liakos for making material misrepresentations to the Commodity Credit Corporation and Great Western Bank to obtain significant lines of credit. His misrepresentations and actions resulted in millions of dollars in loss being sustained by Great Western Bank. Today’s result reflects our office’s commitment to work with our federal partners such as the FBI and USDA-OIG to bring white collar criminals to justice.”

Gering Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud   

The public will have the opportunity to learn how to cook Indian, Greek and salmon dishes during a new class offered by the Mid-Plains Community College Valentine Campus.

The class will be 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the campus, 715 E. Highway 20, in Valentine.

Mitch Elliott, of Cherry Hills Estates, will provide the instruction, during which participants will learn about new recipes and preparation instructions and sample the food.

The cost is $20. Registration can be done online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bceregister.mpcc.edu/" target="_blank">bceregister.mpcc.edu</a>, by calling (402) 376-8033 or by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:valentine@mpcc.edu">valentine@mpcc.edu</a>.

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 </figure>Heather JohnsonThe public will have the opportunity to learn how to cook Indian, Greek and salmon dishes during a new class offered by the Mid-Plains Community College Valentine Campus.The class will be 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the campus, 715 E. Highway 20, in Valentine.Mitch Elliott, of Cherry Hills Estates, will provide the instruction, during which participants will learn about new recipes and preparation instructions and sample the food.The cost is $20. Registration can be done online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bceregister.mpcc.edu/" target="_blank">bceregister.mpcc.edu</a>, by calling (402) 376-8033 or by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:valentine@mpcc.edu">valentine@mpcc.edu</a>.

MPCC Valentine Campus to host Indian, Greek and salmon cooking class

North Platte Community College will offer a Public Speaking 101 class later this month. Sessions are scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and Nov. 29.

Instructor Brandy Jamerman will explain speech patterns, body language and story organization. Participants will leave with skills crucial to building confidence, rapport with peers and potential clients.

The class will meet in Room 203 of the W.W. Wood Building on the NPCC North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive in North Platte.

The fee is $39. Registration can be done online at:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bceregister.mpcc.edu">bceregister.mpcc.edu</a>, by calling (308) 535-3678 or by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brandesm@mpcc.edu">brandesm@mpcc.edu</a>.

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 </figure>Heather JohnsonNorth Platte Community College will offer a Public Speaking 101 class later this month. Sessions are scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and Nov. 29.Instructor Brandy Jamerman will explain speech patterns, body language and story organization. Participants will leave with skills crucial to building confidence, rapport with peers and potential clients.The class will meet in Room 203 of the W.W. Wood Building on the NPCC North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive in North Platte.The fee is $39. Registration can be done online at:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bceregister.mpcc.edu">bceregister.mpcc.edu</a>, by calling (308) 535-3678 or by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brandesm@mpcc.edu">brandesm@mpcc.edu</a>.

NPCC offers public speaking class for beginners

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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: November 2nd, 2023

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific is trimming the ranks of the railroad's management employees as part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-ceo-jim-vena-railroad-23365ccd844a91a7ba9d0cfd6b36fe0b">new CEO's push</a>&nbsp;to eliminate layers of bosses involved in decision making.

The railroad, based in Omaha, Nebraska, said Wednesday that it is eliminating less than 5% of its roughly 5,600 management jobs.

Everyone who is losing their job was encouraged to either apply for a job helping operate or maintain Union Pacific's trains or to stay on for several months to help tackle one of about a couple dozen special projects.

Fewer than 275 management jobs were being eliminated, but the final number of cuts will depend on how many managers take other jobs with the railroad.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-railroad-ceo-jim-vena-06b2fbdf515e7f5aa8d82c0b2cafbc88">CEO Jim Vena</a>&nbsp;made streamlining the organization one of his first priorities after taking the job in August.

“You can’t have nine levels from the CEO to the people who actually do the work and expect that the message is clear, the decisions are made clear and there isn’t some hiccup in the decision,” Vena&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-railroad-thirdquarter-earnings-0ad0474a2bbf4dc0d29c0e1c880aa101">told investors</a>&nbsp;last month. “And I want to drive it so that we have way less layers. And that means with less layers, the people out in the field are empowered to make the right decision.”

A spokeswoman for the railroad said Wednesday that the management layoffs are part of the larger effort to change its culture and “focus on empowering employees on the front lines to drive decision-making.”

Before the layoffs announced Wednesday, Union Pacific eliminated about 100 operating jobs recently in response to a decline in the number of rail shipments with the economy in flux.

But both sets of job cuts represent a relatively small part of Union Pacific's total workforce of about 33,000. The railroad is one of the nation's largest, operating more than 32,000 miles (51,499 kilometers) of track in 23 Western states.

These latest cuts are also much smaller than the ones Union Pacific made after it started overhauling its operations in 2018 to rely more on fewer, longer trains that operate on a more set schedule. Before those changes began, the railroad employed more than 44,000 people. Those bigger cuts that UP and all the major railroads made over the past six years have been criticized by labor unions who say they left the workforce spread too thin to keep up with crucial preventative maintenance and inspections. The railroads say the cuts simply helped them become more efficient and they need fewer workers today because they're using fewer locomotives and railcars to haul a similar amount of freight.

The head of the Federal Railroad Administration&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-railroad-safety-fra-defects-a3727942095fc3bd585b42d60c45fa6e">questioned the wisdom</a>&nbsp;of the recent cuts of train crews and maintenance personnel in a letter to Vena after federal inspectors found hundreds of problems when they visited Union Pacific's massive railyard in western Nebraska this summer.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/palestinian-territories-ohio-canada-business-accidents-d57651e17b2f9e0163c50298106950a3">Safety</a>&nbsp;has been a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/railroad-safety-derailments-tank-car-ohio-minnesota-c60f33b64e9c7dc05768a78ae20f3ce5">concern</a>&nbsp;across the industry after a Norfolk Southern&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/politics-pete-buttigieg-evacuations-ohio-explosions-64908a6416662b5866809387f210aee5">train derailed</a>&nbsp;in eastern Ohio in February, spilled hazardous chemicals and caught fire.

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 </figure>OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific is trimming the ranks of the railroad's management employees as part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-ceo-jim-vena-railroad-23365ccd844a91a7ba9d0cfd6b36fe0b">new CEO's push</a>&nbsp;to eliminate layers of bosses involved in decision making.The railroad, based in Omaha, Nebraska, said Wednesday that it is eliminating less than 5% of its roughly 5,600 management jobs.Everyone who is losing their job was encouraged to either apply for a job helping operate or maintain Union Pacific's trains or to stay on for several months to help tackle one of about a couple dozen special projects.Fewer than 275 management jobs were being eliminated, but the final number of cuts will depend on how many managers take other jobs with the railroad.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-railroad-ceo-jim-vena-06b2fbdf515e7f5aa8d82c0b2cafbc88">CEO Jim Vena</a>&nbsp;made streamlining the organization one of his first priorities after taking the job in August.“You can’t have nine levels from the CEO to the people who actually do the work and expect that the message is clear, the decisions are made clear and there isn’t some hiccup in the decision,” Vena&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-railroad-thirdquarter-earnings-0ad0474a2bbf4dc0d29c0e1c880aa101">told investors</a>&nbsp;last month. “And I want to drive it so that we have way less layers. And that means with less layers, the people out in the field are empowered to make the right decision.”A spokeswoman for the railroad said Wednesday that the management layoffs are part of the larger effort to change its culture and “focus on empowering employees on the front lines to drive decision-making.”Before the layoffs announced Wednesday, Union Pacific eliminated about 100 operating jobs recently in response to a decline in the number of rail shipments with the economy in flux.But both sets of job cuts represent a relatively small part of Union Pacific's total workforce of about 33,000. The railroad is one of the nation's largest, operating more than 32,000 miles (51,499 kilometers) of track in 23 Western states.These latest cuts are also much smaller than the ones Union Pacific made after it started overhauling its operations in 2018 to rely more on fewer, longer trains that operate on a more set schedule. Before those changes began, the railroad employed more than 44,000 people. Those bigger cuts that UP and all the major railroads made over the past six years have been criticized by labor unions who say they left the workforce spread too thin to keep up with crucial preventative maintenance and inspections. The railroads say the cuts simply helped them become more efficient and they need fewer workers today because they're using fewer locomotives and railcars to haul a similar amount of freight.The head of the Federal Railroad Administration&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/union-pacific-railroad-safety-fra-defects-a3727942095fc3bd585b42d60c45fa6e">questioned the wisdom</a>&nbsp;of the recent cuts of train crews and maintenance personnel in a letter to Vena after federal inspectors found hundreds of problems when they visited Union Pacific's massive railyard in western Nebraska this summer.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/palestinian-territories-ohio-canada-business-accidents-d57651e17b2f9e0163c50298106950a3">Safety</a>&nbsp;has been a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/railroad-safety-derailments-tank-car-ohio-minnesota-c60f33b64e9c7dc05768a78ae20f3ce5">concern</a>&nbsp;across the industry after a Norfolk Southern&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/politics-pete-buttigieg-evacuations-ohio-explosions-64908a6416662b5866809387f210aee5">train derailed</a>&nbsp;in eastern Ohio in February, spilled hazardous chemicals and caught fire.

Union Pacific eliminates management jobs as part of plan to speed decision making at the railroad

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with local fighter Jareb Huerta about the upcoming Midwest Championship Fights going on November 11th at the D&amp;N Event Center in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - The Midwest Championship Fighting is returning to North Platte for their MCF 25: Salute To Veterans III fights November 11th at the D&amp;N Event Center. The fight card features 16 fights with 14 local fighters. Tickets are $30 and you can purchase tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/mcf-25-salute-to-veterans-iii" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;Doors open at 4:30pm with the flights scheduled for 6:00pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Huerta, who is a North Platte native, MMA Amateur record is 3-1. He is currently the #8th ranked amateur in the state of Nebraska. Huerta started his fighting career in 2019 after watching his friend and fellow MMA fighter Jayson Scott. &nbsp;If you would like to learn more about Huerta and the MCF 25: Salute To Veterans III, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with local fighter Jareb Huerta about the upcoming Midwest Championship Fights going on November 11th at the D&amp;N Event Center in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) MCF 25: Salute To Veterans III - Jareb Huerta" 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=5r393-14e9109-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>NORTH PLATTE - The Midwest Championship Fighting is returning to North Platte for their MCF 25: Salute To Veterans III fights November 11th at the D&amp;N Event Center. The fight card features 16 fights with 14 local fighters. Tickets are $30 and you can purchase tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/mcf-25-salute-to-veterans-iii" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;Doors open at 4:30pm with the flights scheduled for 6:00pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Huerta, who is a North Platte native, MMA Amateur record is 3-1. He is currently the #8th ranked amateur in the state of Nebraska. Huerta started his fighting career in 2019 after watching his friend and fellow MMA fighter Jayson Scott. &nbsp;If you would like to learn more about Huerta and the MCF 25: Salute To Veterans III, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;<figure>
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(Audio) MCF 25: Salute To Veterans III - Jareb Huerta

Mid-Plains Community College’s scholarship application is now open. Students can access the form at&nbsp;<a href="https://mpcc.awardspring.com/" target="_blank">mpcc.awardspring.com</a>&nbsp;or through their MyMPCC student portal.

Those planning to attend MPCC during the 2024-25 academic year have until March 1 to turn the application in. More than $1 million&nbsp;worth of funds in academic and program-focused areas are up for grabs.

New this year, applicants must first apply for admission to MPCC before completing the scholarship application. The login is tied to a student’s MPCC login information to provide a seamless application experience.

Students will be able to see within their&nbsp;scholarship&nbsp;account what scholarships they qualify for and track the progress of their applications. Those who receive an award will be notified through the system&nbsp;and via email. They can then log in to accept or decline the scholarship.

More information about scholarships and the application process is available&nbsp;on the MPCC website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mpcc.edu/cost-and-aid/scholarships.php" target="_blank">mpcc.edu/cost-and-aid/scholarships.php</a>,&nbsp;by calling&nbsp;the Financial Aid team at&nbsp;(308)&nbsp;221-6444&nbsp;or by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:finaid@mpcc.edu">finaid@mpcc.edu</a>.

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 <figcaption> The Mid-Plains Community College scholarship application opened Nov. 1. The form can be found at mpcc.edu. </figcaption>
 </figure>Heather JohnsonMid-Plains Community College’s scholarship application is now open. Students can access the form at&nbsp;<a href="https://mpcc.awardspring.com/" target="_blank">mpcc.awardspring.com</a>&nbsp;or through their MyMPCC student portal.Those planning to attend MPCC during the 2024-25 academic year have until March 1 to turn the application in. More than $1 million&nbsp;worth of funds in academic and program-focused areas are up for grabs.New this year, applicants must first apply for admission to MPCC before completing the scholarship application. The login is tied to a student’s MPCC login information to provide a seamless application experience.Students will be able to see within their&nbsp;scholarship&nbsp;account what scholarships they qualify for and track the progress of their applications. Those who receive an award will be notified through the system&nbsp;and via email. They can then log in to accept or decline the scholarship.More information about scholarships and the application process is available&nbsp;on the MPCC website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mpcc.edu/cost-and-aid/scholarships.php" target="_blank">mpcc.edu/cost-and-aid/scholarships.php</a>,&nbsp;by calling&nbsp;the Financial Aid team at&nbsp;(308)&nbsp;221-6444&nbsp;or by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:finaid@mpcc.edu">finaid@mpcc.edu</a>.

Scholarship application opens at Mid-Plains Community College

&nbsp;(SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball motel owner following a shooting at the motel Tuesday.

Tuesday afternoon, the Kimball Police Department was called to the report of a shooting at the Finer Motel, at 4306 East Highway 30 in Kimball. Upon arrival, authorities located a male subject with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The Kimball Police Department requested that the Nebraska State Patrol handle the investigation. After preliminary investigation, NSP has arrested the motel’s owner, Leota Kant, 86, of Kimball, for attempted murder, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and discharging a weapon within city limits. The victim had been staying at the motel.

Kant was lodged Tuesday evening in Garden County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.

Cody Thomas&nbsp;(SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball motel owner following a shooting at the motel Tuesday.Tuesday afternoon, the Kimball Police Department was called to the report of a shooting at the Finer Motel, at 4306 East Highway 30 in Kimball. Upon arrival, authorities located a male subject with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.The Kimball Police Department requested that the Nebraska State Patrol handle the investigation. After preliminary investigation, NSP has arrested the motel’s owner, Leota Kant, 86, of Kimball, for attempted murder, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and discharging a weapon within city limits. The victim had been staying at the motel.Kant was lodged Tuesday evening in Garden County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.

Arrest Made After Shooting in Kimball

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

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

The Hot Sheets: November 1st, 2023

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director Haven Smith just about what's been going on since Smith's last visit in studio and give us an update of what's been going on with Mid-Plains United Way.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - The Mid-Plains United Way has officially kicked off their 2023-2024 campaign. Mid-Plains United Way helps out many different agencies in the region. The 2023-2024 campaign helps support those agencies throughout the year. Also, Mid-Plains United Way is gearing up to have activities, one example is Christmas wrapping, is coming up. 

Also, there are many ways to get involved with Mid-Plains United Way and ways to donate. To learn more about this week's weekly chat with Smith, check out the podcast above. If you would like to donate, <a href="https://www.midplainsunitedway.com/?fbclid=IwAR1vNlhpEO9Bh_41drpBo8Xd0Zc05AR4wV3Jq09Oj4GrMlpTkfPYnjGEhzc">click here.</a>

***Interview aired on Good Morning North Platte on 10/27/2023.

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 </figure>Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director Haven Smith just about what's been going on since Smith's last visit in studio and give us an update of what's been going on with Mid-Plains United Way.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way Weekly Chat" 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=xmwpr-14e79d6-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>NORTH PLATTE - The Mid-Plains United Way has officially kicked off their 2023-2024 campaign. Mid-Plains United Way helps out many different agencies in the region. The 2023-2024 campaign helps support those agencies throughout the year. Also, Mid-Plains United Way is gearing up to have activities, one example is Christmas wrapping, is coming up. Also, there are many ways to get involved with Mid-Plains United Way and ways to donate. To learn more about this week's weekly chat with Smith, check out the podcast above. If you would like to donate, <a href="https://www.midplainsunitedway.com/?fbclid=IwAR1vNlhpEO9Bh_41drpBo8Xd0Zc05AR4wV3Jq09Oj4GrMlpTkfPYnjGEhzc">click here.</a>***Interview aired on Good Morning North Platte on 10/27/2023.

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way Weekly Chat

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in November.&nbsp; Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Flu shots will be offered at all clinics in November for anyone six months of age and older. Now is the perfect opportunity to get a flu shot before the flu starts circulating.

Hayes Center-Tuesday, November 7th, 4:00-5:0o pm at Hayes Center Elementary Cafeteria.

Curtis&nbsp;– Monday, November 13th, 4:30-5:30 pm at Medicine Valley High School.

Trenton –&nbsp;Tuesday, November 21st, 3:30-4:30 pm at Hitchcock County High School Library.

Ogallala&nbsp;– every Thursday weekly, 8:00 am-4:00 pm MT, walk-in’s welcome. Also 4:00-6:00 pm MT by appointment only, at 418 N Spruce (across the street from the Methodist Church).

McCook&nbsp;–&nbsp;daily Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00 pm based upon the nurse availability, at 404 West 10th Street (one block north of Arby’s).

Other locations:&nbsp;check with your local healthcare provider or pharmacy.

We encourage those interested in vaccination to call to schedule an appointment. Clinics in November tend to be very busy. Walk-ins are welcome, but priority will be given to those with a scheduled appointment.&nbsp;

Vaccines for Children is&nbsp;funded in whole with federal and DHHS funds.&nbsp;Children with no insurance, under-insured, Medicaid, Native American or Native Alaskan qualify for state-funded vaccine. Adults who are uninsured or under-insured may also qualify for state funded vaccine. Call the office for qualifications at 308-345-4223. Both state-funded and private vaccines are available at these clinics.&nbsp; Insurance billing and cash or credit card payment options are available to those who do not qualify for the state-funded vaccine.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The website swhealth.ne.gov contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube and TikTok.&nbsp; Call 308-345-4223,&nbsp;one number three locations (McCook, Imperial &amp; Ogallala),&nbsp;or stop by the office at 404 West 10th Street in McCook or 418 North Spruce Street in Ogallala.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in November.&nbsp; Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Flu shots will be offered at all clinics in November for anyone six months of age and older. Now is the perfect opportunity to get a flu shot before the flu starts circulating.Locations include:Hayes Center-Tuesday, November 7th, 4:00-5:0o pm at Hayes Center Elementary Cafeteria.Curtis&nbsp;– Monday, November 13th, 4:30-5:30 pm at Medicine Valley High School.Trenton –&nbsp;Tuesday, November 21st, 3:30-4:30 pm at Hitchcock County High School Library.Ogallala&nbsp;– every Thursday weekly, 8:00 am-4:00 pm MT, walk-in’s welcome. Also 4:00-6:00 pm MT by appointment only, at 418 N Spruce (across the street from the Methodist Church).McCook&nbsp;–&nbsp;daily Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00 pm based upon the nurse availability, at 404 West 10th Street (one block north of Arby’s).Other locations:&nbsp;check with your local healthcare provider or pharmacy.We encourage those interested in vaccination to call to schedule an appointment. Clinics in November tend to be very busy. Walk-ins are welcome, but priority will be given to those with a scheduled appointment.&nbsp;Vaccines for Children is&nbsp;funded in whole with federal and DHHS funds.&nbsp;Children with no insurance, under-insured, Medicaid, Native American or Native Alaskan qualify for state-funded vaccine. Adults who are uninsured or under-insured may also qualify for state funded vaccine. Call the office for qualifications at 308-345-4223. Both state-funded and private vaccines are available at these clinics.&nbsp; Insurance billing and cash or credit card payment options are available to those who do not qualify for the state-funded vaccine.Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The website swhealth.ne.gov contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube and TikTok.&nbsp; Call 308-345-4223,&nbsp;one number three locations (McCook, Imperial &amp; Ogallala),&nbsp;or stop by the office at 404 West 10th Street in McCook or 418 North Spruce Street in Ogallala.###

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department announces dates/locations for vaccines for children public clinics in November

KLFD hosted its annual 2023 chimney sweep event last weekend. A total of 18 chimneys were cleaned, and we are sincerely grateful for all the donations received to support this effort. It's vital to inspect your chimneys before lighting a fire in your stove, ensuring they are free from creosote buildup in any of the pipes and any potential obstructions like birds, small animals, or debris blockages.&nbsp;

Keystone Lemoyne Fire DepartmentKLFD hosted its annual 2023 chimney sweep event last weekend. A total of 18 chimneys were cleaned, and we are sincerely grateful for all the donations received to support this effort. It's vital to inspect your chimneys before lighting a fire in your stove, ensuring they are free from creosote buildup in any of the pipes and any potential obstructions like birds, small animals, or debris blockages.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKLFireRescue.NE%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02NgN2Az2q2w29Y98a8VH5nnv6rU6E65oj65z9pUzGbVpvxmC4itg7eDbpCPdpF8z9l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="767" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

KLFD hosted its annual 2023 chimney sweep

North Platte, NE: Eric Stearns returns to his hometown on November 3rd for the opening reception of his latest ceramic work in a show titled&nbsp;Ra•ku.&nbsp;You are welcome to meet the artist during the 5:30 - 7:30 pm reception at the Prairie Art Center.&nbsp;

"Ra•ku&nbsp;showcases my latest exploration into color palettes inspired by the world around me," says Eric Stearns. "Although this body of work features my pierced and raku-fired ceramics you may already know, the forms and colors are fresh and unique."

Raku is a method of quickly firing ceramic artwork. Eric removes the pieces from the kiln at 1450° F, when they're still red hot. The art is given about a minute or two to cool before placing it in a metal container with a few sheets of newspaper. The paper ignites and smokes then the container is closed. 

The reduction atmosphere affects the glaze colors and the smoke turns unglazed parts of the clay black. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking in the glaze —known as crazing since it is deliberate. The piece is removed from the container once cool and cleaned up to remove residual soot and ash, revealing the brilliant glazes.&nbsp;

To learn more about&nbsp;Ra•ku&nbsp;and Eric Stearns, visit<a href="http://www.stearnsceramics.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.stearnsceramics.com</a>&nbsp;or look for Stearns Ceramics on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stearnsceramics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/StearnsCeramics" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

&nbsp;Born and raised on a ranch near North Platte, Nebraska, Eric Stearns earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Professional Emphasis in 2003 from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. After college, he opened his first studio, Stearns Ceramics, in North Platte, NE.

After teaching full-time, as well as assisting his family on the ranch, Stearns decided to commit more fully to his art and received a Master of Fine Arts at Fort Hays State University in 2008 studying under Linda Ganstrom. He is now Associate Professor of Art and Chair of the Department of Art and Design at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska.

&nbsp; A short video of Eric removing his pottery can be watched here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChAlQK6JtAG/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx3pDXrpMDx/?img_index=1</a>

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 </figure>North Platte, NE: Eric Stearns returns to his hometown on November 3rd for the opening reception of his latest ceramic work in a show titled&nbsp;Ra•ku.&nbsp;You are welcome to meet the artist during the 5:30 - 7:30 pm reception at the Prairie Art Center.&nbsp;"Ra•ku&nbsp;showcases my latest exploration into color palettes inspired by the world around me," says Eric Stearns. "Although this body of work features my pierced and raku-fired ceramics you may already know, the forms and colors are fresh and unique."<figure>
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 </figure>What is Ra•ku?Raku is a method of quickly firing ceramic artwork. Eric removes the pieces from the kiln at 1450° F, when they're still red hot. The art is given about a minute or two to cool before placing it in a metal container with a few sheets of newspaper. The paper ignites and smokes then the container is closed. The reduction atmosphere affects the glaze colors and the smoke turns unglazed parts of the clay black. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking in the glaze —known as crazing since it is deliberate. The piece is removed from the container once cool and cleaned up to remove residual soot and ash, revealing the brilliant glazes.&nbsp;To learn more about&nbsp;Ra•ku&nbsp;and Eric Stearns, visit<a href="http://www.stearnsceramics.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.stearnsceramics.com</a>&nbsp;or look for Stearns Ceramics on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stearnsceramics/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/StearnsCeramics" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.<figure>
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 </figure>About ERIC STEARNS&nbsp;Born and raised on a ranch near North Platte, Nebraska, Eric Stearns earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Professional Emphasis in 2003 from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. After college, he opened his first studio, Stearns Ceramics, in North Platte, NE.<figure>
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 </figure>After teaching full-time, as well as assisting his family on the ranch, Stearns decided to commit more fully to his art and received a Master of Fine Arts at Fort Hays State University in 2008 studying under Linda Ganstrom. He is now Associate Professor of Art and Chair of the Department of Art and Design at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska.&nbsp; A short video of Eric removing his pottery can be watched here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChAlQK6JtAG/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx3pDXrpMDx/?img_index=1</a><figure>
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ERIC STEARNS RETURNS TO NORTH PLATTE TO SHOW HIS LATEST ARTWORK

Just before 12:00pm (yesterday), McCook Dispatch received a report of an airplane crash just 1/8 of a mile southwest of McCook Ben Nelson Airport property. There were two occupants in the airplane, one of which was found deceased and the second occupant was transported to the Community Hospital of McCook with injuries.

City of McCook personnel were on scene of the crash and have contacted the appropriate federal agencies. The local agencies that responded are City of McCook Police Department, City of McCook Fire and EMS, City of McCook Public Works, Red Willow County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska State Patrol, Red Willow Western, Nebraska Public Power, Black Hills Energy and the Red Cross.

The crash site has been secured and will be maintained until investigators from the appropriate agencies arrive. The accident site has been condoned off and the public is discouraged from driving through the area. The occupants' names from the airplane are being withheld pending notification of their families. No additional information will be released at this time.

City of McCookJust before 12:00pm (yesterday), McCook Dispatch received a report of an airplane crash just 1/8 of a mile southwest of McCook Ben Nelson Airport property. There were two occupants in the airplane, one of which was found deceased and the second occupant was transported to the Community Hospital of McCook with injuries.City of McCook personnel were on scene of the crash and have contacted the appropriate federal agencies. The local agencies that responded are City of McCook Police Department, City of McCook Fire and EMS, City of McCook Public Works, Red Willow County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska State Patrol, Red Willow Western, Nebraska Public Power, Black Hills Energy and the Red Cross.The crash site has been secured and will be maintained until investigators from the appropriate agencies arrive. The accident site has been condoned off and the public is discouraged from driving through the area. The occupants' names from the airplane are being withheld pending notification of their families. No additional information will be released at this time.

City of McCook releases statement on the small plane crash

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 <figcaption>Mason Shavlik - Obstructing The Police</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698749823884.jpeg" alt="Bryan Werkmeister - Driving Under Influence Liquor .15+ 1st Offense" />
 <figcaption>Bryan Werkmeister - Driving Under Influence Liquor .15+ 1st Offense</figcaption>
 </figure>***Keith County JailNo New Arrests***Buffalo County Jail<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698750357887.jpeg" alt="Alec Sholtz - Probation Violation" />
 <figcaption>Alec Sholtz - Probation Violation</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698750372283.jpeg" alt="Colton Enarson - DUI-.15+ Or Refusal (2nd Prior Convictions)" />
 <figcaption>Colton Enarson - DUI-.15+ Or Refusal (2nd Prior Convictions)</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698750384535.jpeg" alt="Said Delgado - Failure To Appear" />
 <figcaption>Said Delgado - Failure To Appear</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698750400811.jpeg" alt="John Neel - Failure To Appear" />
 <figcaption>John Neel - Failure To Appear</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698750413492.jpeg" alt="Michael Scott - Criminal Trespass-1st Degree, Criminal Trespass-2nd Degree" />
 <figcaption>Michael Scott - Criminal Trespass-1st Degree, Criminal Trespass-2nd Degree</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698750426741.jpeg" alt="Destiny Hewitt - Probation Sanction" />
 <figcaption>Destiny Hewitt - Probation Sanction</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698750440170.jpeg" alt="Jack Babcock - Theft by Receiving Stolen Property $1,500-$5,000, Theft-Shoplifting Over $5000, Theft-Unlawful Taking $5000+, Driving Under Suspension Before Reinstated-State" />
 <figcaption>Jack Babcock - Theft by Receiving Stolen Property $1,500-$5,000, Theft-Shoplifting Over $5000, Theft-Unlawful Taking $5000+, Driving Under Suspension Before Reinstated-State</figcaption>
 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

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