Ogallala Regional Arts first program of the season! Branden &amp; James&nbsp;with Special&nbsp;Guest Effie Passero Featuring the best of Broadway, Pop &amp; Classical Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:00 p.m. (mountain).

Ogallala Performing&nbsp;Arts Center Season Memberships&nbsp;available.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ogallalaregionalartscouncil/posts/pfbid0XdjqYFNiBCsFW33gXibyJpSusCGZSbhFQ7xcVNJXRoe7aiJ19RsV8UnwZaPYDj6vl"> Click here</a> for more information about the membership.

Tickets are $15 adults, $7 students. For more information call 308-289-4595 .

Ogallala Regional Arts CouncilOgallala Regional Arts first program of the season! Branden &amp; James&nbsp;with Special&nbsp;Guest Effie Passero Featuring the best of Broadway, Pop &amp; Classical Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:00 p.m. (mountain). Ogallala Performing&nbsp;Arts Center Season Memberships&nbsp;available.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ogallalaregionalartscouncil/posts/pfbid0XdjqYFNiBCsFW33gXibyJpSusCGZSbhFQ7xcVNJXRoe7aiJ19RsV8UnwZaPYDj6vl"> Click here</a> for more information about the membership.Tickets are $15 adults, $7 students. For more information call 308-289-4595 .<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fogallalaregionalartscouncil%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0321RdZ2aQLxreY5ncooM4oPNAnZ92bRAagQZTiZKsLndm5fSCxnbjbWWLQRaN9JZil&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="579" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Ogallala Regionals Arts first program set for September 21st

GRANT, NEB. - The Perkins County Chamber of Commerce have announced over the weekend that September 23rd will be their second drive in movie night. The movie is set to start at 8:00 pm. The movie will be Jungle Cruise which was released 2021.

The event is free will donation and their will also be free popcorn. The movie will be held on the west side of the Perkins County Fairgrounds. Last month, the chamber hosted their first ever movie night which featured Top Gun: Maverick.&nbsp;

Sandhills PostGRANT, NEB. - The Perkins County Chamber of Commerce have announced over the weekend that September 23rd will be their second drive in movie night. The movie is set to start at 8:00 pm. The movie will be Jungle Cruise which was released 2021.The event is free will donation and their will also be free popcorn. The movie will be held on the west side of the Perkins County Fairgrounds. Last month, the chamber hosted their first ever movie night which featured Top Gun: Maverick.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fperkinscochamber%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0kd548FY6565Pd8agq6zDY8NNEcvfXZa1igF7wVvhcKidcDc1zErLgmYm36FuvN9fl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="616" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Perkins County Chamber of Commerce has announced it's second drive in movie night for September 23rd

The Ogallala Police Department participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign over the 2023 Labor Day Holiday time period to include 08/16/2023-09/04/2023. During this time 8 Law Enforcement Officers conducted a total of 44 hours of overtime in addition to their regular scheduled shifts.

 A total of 29 stops were conducted on grant overtime to include: Improper/defective vehicle lighting (13) , Speeding (2) , Disobey stop light (1) , Defective Signal Equipment (1), Truck Route Violations (5) , No Driver’s license (1) , failure to use designated lane (1), misuse of learner’s permit (1), plates not being clear or visible(1), no valid registration (1) Violate Stop or Yield (1) and DUI 0.15+ (1) 3rd offense.

Other Notable activity during this time frame is during officer’s regular scheduled shifts there was a total of an additional 69 traffic contacts to which this produced notable activity such as: DUI (3), Minor in Possession (2), Open Alcoholic Container (1) and Possession of Marijuana (1).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ogallala Police DepartmentThe Ogallala Police Department participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign over the 2023 Labor Day Holiday time period to include 08/16/2023-09/04/2023. During this time 8 Law Enforcement Officers conducted a total of 44 hours of overtime in addition to their regular scheduled shifts.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FogallalaPD%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02h3u23LGMgPXaqfHqTTm5Gs1dDurVNie39UPesKZcLz75qvhn4NP73Vvwvgj2ik5tl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="725" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div> A total of 29 stops were conducted on grant overtime to include: Improper/defective vehicle lighting (13) , Speeding (2) , Disobey stop light (1) , Defective Signal Equipment (1), Truck Route Violations (5) , No Driver’s license (1) , failure to use designated lane (1), misuse of learner’s permit (1), plates not being clear or visible(1), no valid registration (1) Violate Stop or Yield (1) and DUI 0.15+ (1) 3rd offense.Other Notable activity during this time frame is during officer’s regular scheduled shifts there was a total of an additional 69 traffic contacts to which this produced notable activity such as: DUI (3), Minor in Possession (2), Open Alcoholic Container (1) and Possession of Marijuana (1).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ogallala Police Department release statistics from Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

Agenda for Monday's monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees 

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Village of Hershey Board of Trustee Agenda for September 11th

OGALLALA, Neb - The Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous is coming up September 14-16 in Ogallala, Keith County Chamber Membership and Events coordinator Tawny Craig sat down with the Post's Derek Beck to talk about the big 3-day event in downtown Ogallala.

See the full list of events talked about in the podcast, along with registration forms for the Parade <a href="https://www.ogallalaindiansummerrendezvous.com/">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>See the full list of events talked about in the podcast, along with registration forms for the Parade <a href="https://www.ogallalaindiansummerrendezvous.com/">HERE</a>.

Podcast - Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvoux next week

Perkin's County Thrift Shoppe Closed 'til September 13th

(North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin September 11 on US-83, from reference post 148+00 to reference post 148+50, according to the Nebraska Department of&nbsp; Transportation.&nbsp;

M.E. Collins Contracting Company, Inc. of Wahoo is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge joint repairs on the Thedford Viaduct. Traffic will be maintained with lane closures and temporary traffic signals. A 14-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is October 2023.&nbsp;

The purpose of this project is to preserve the transportation asset, improve the reliability of the transportation system and perpetuate the mobility of the traveling public.&nbsp;

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

(North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin September 11 on US-83, from reference post 148+00 to reference post 148+50, according to the Nebraska Department of&nbsp; Transportation.&nbsp;M.E. Collins Contracting Company, Inc. of Wahoo is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge joint repairs on the Thedford Viaduct. Traffic will be maintained with lane closures and temporary traffic signals. A 14-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is October 2023.&nbsp;The purpose of this project is to preserve the transportation asset, improve the reliability of the transportation system and perpetuate the mobility of the traveling public.&nbsp;Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones&nbsp; down.&nbsp;

Work Will Begin on US-83, in Thedford 

Ogallala Public Schools will be hosting a Community Budget Worksession on Monday, September 11th at 6:00 PM at the High School Performing Arts Center for anyone interested in learning more about the 2023-2024 school budget.&nbsp;

If you have any questions, please contact Gene Russel at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:generussel@opsd.org" target="_blank">generussel@opsd.org</a>&nbsp;or call 308-284-4060.&nbsp;

The proposed tax request will&nbsp;lower the levy by $0.11.This is possible because the Nebraska State Legislature passed a school funding package that has updated how school funding is allocated for the 2023-2024 school year. Ogallala Public Schools is set to receive $1,371,322 in State Foundation Aid. With this foundation aid, Ogallala Public Schools was able to utilize the aid and reduce the levy by $0.11 and decrease our total tax asking by $304,682.

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 </figure>Rachel Max OPSOgallala Public Schools will be hosting a Community Budget Worksession on Monday, September 11th at 6:00 PM at the High School Performing Arts Center for anyone interested in learning more about the 2023-2024 school budget.&nbsp;If you have any questions, please contact Gene Russel at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:generussel@opsd.org" target="_blank">generussel@opsd.org</a>&nbsp;or call 308-284-4060.&nbsp;The proposed tax request will&nbsp;lower the levy by $0.11.This is possible because the Nebraska State Legislature passed a school funding package that has updated how school funding is allocated for the 2023-2024 school year. Ogallala Public Schools is set to receive $1,371,322 in State Foundation Aid. With this foundation aid, Ogallala Public Schools was able to utilize the aid and reduce the levy by $0.11 and decrease our total tax asking by $304,682.

Ogallala Public Schools hosting a Community Budget Work Session on Monday

By Chabella Guzman, communications specialist, Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center

Feeding Nebraska communities and feeding the world with climate challenges facing agriculture producers was the underlying topic at this year’s annual Water and Crops Field Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), West Central Research Extension and Education Center (WCREEC) in North Platte.&nbsp;

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been working with ag producers for decades on farming practices and, in 2022, began Climate-Smart Agriculture. USDA set three main goals: sustainably increasing productivity and income, increasing adaptation, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Many of our producers hear about it (Climate-Smart practices) but don’t know how quickly it’s growing,” said Kelly Bruns, director of the UNL West Central Research and Extension Center.&nbsp;

The field day featured a panel on Climate Smart Practices, and one of the speakers was Grant Keenan, director of cattle management at Walmart.&nbsp;

“Walmart has a huge commitment to not only the United States but to the world to help promote sustainable practices. To ensure nature is here for our kids and our grandkids, right, and we’re able to continue producing that food fiber and shelter that takes care of the world population,” Keenan said.&nbsp;

Walmart has invested in Sustainable Beef LLC, a $325 million beef processing facility in North Platte. It will be served by five feed yards in Nebraska, another four in Kansas, and one in Oklahoma in a 100-mile radius. The facility and feed yards are only a part of the company's Prime Pursuit Supply Chain. Walmart will be able to trace the beef back to its ranches of origin and aid them in regenerative practices, navigating funding and technical assistance.

In order for cattle to be part of the Prime Pursuit Supply chain, they need to be identified and tracked throughout their life. While the cattle are finished in the feed yards, most are grazed on ranges, cornstalks, and cover crops before being moved into area feedlots.&nbsp;

“At first, we really wanted to make sure that we controlled erosion. We didn’t want to have that wind blowing our high-dollar Nebraska dirt around. In a short period of time, we figured out, hey, these cattle can graze this, and there’s a way to pay for this (cover crops) in some years,” said John Schroeder, manager at Darr Feedlot in Cozad.

Schroeder has developed different cover crop cocktails with oats, wheat, turnips, radishes, and canola. They also used manure to put back some phosphorus and potassium. He said the traditional corn, soybean, and alfalfa rotations are working well but stressed every area is different.&nbsp;

Cover crops are not just for cattle to graze. In some areas, they can also be a short-season cash crop. Sara Carlson, with Practical Farmers of Iowa, said regenerative agriculture has a lot of definitions.

“Our vision (of regenerative farming) is to build resilience back into farms and then communities. What we really need is more people in our communities, and resilient farms can do this,” she said.&nbsp;

Like others on the Climate Smart panel, Practical Farmers of Iowa also work with the farmers and livestock producers to get funding from USDA programs.&nbsp;

For more information on cover crops, visit cropwatch.unl.edu/cover-crops.

By Chabella Guzman, communications specialist, Panhandle Research Extension and Education CenterFeeding Nebraska communities and feeding the world with climate challenges facing agriculture producers was the underlying topic at this year’s annual Water and Crops Field Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), West Central Research Extension and Education Center (WCREEC) in North Platte.&nbsp;The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been working with ag producers for decades on farming practices and, in 2022, began Climate-Smart Agriculture. USDA set three main goals: sustainably increasing productivity and income, increasing adaptation, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Many of our producers hear about it (Climate-Smart practices) but don’t know how quickly it’s growing,” said Kelly Bruns, director of the UNL West Central Research and Extension Center.&nbsp;The field day featured a panel on Climate Smart Practices, and one of the speakers was Grant Keenan, director of cattle management at Walmart.&nbsp;“Walmart has a huge commitment to not only the United States but to the world to help promote sustainable practices. To ensure nature is here for our kids and our grandkids, right, and we’re able to continue producing that food fiber and shelter that takes care of the world population,” Keenan said.&nbsp;Walmart has invested in Sustainable Beef LLC, a $325 million beef processing facility in North Platte. It will be served by five feed yards in Nebraska, another four in Kansas, and one in Oklahoma in a 100-mile radius. The facility and feed yards are only a part of the company's Prime Pursuit Supply Chain. Walmart will be able to trace the beef back to its ranches of origin and aid them in regenerative practices, navigating funding and technical assistance.In order for cattle to be part of the Prime Pursuit Supply chain, they need to be identified and tracked throughout their life. While the cattle are finished in the feed yards, most are grazed on ranges, cornstalks, and cover crops before being moved into area feedlots.&nbsp;“At first, we really wanted to make sure that we controlled erosion. We didn’t want to have that wind blowing our high-dollar Nebraska dirt around. In a short period of time, we figured out, hey, these cattle can graze this, and there’s a way to pay for this (cover crops) in some years,” said John Schroeder, manager at Darr Feedlot in Cozad.<figure>
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 </figure>Schroeder has developed different cover crop cocktails with oats, wheat, turnips, radishes, and canola. They also used manure to put back some phosphorus and potassium. He said the traditional corn, soybean, and alfalfa rotations are working well but stressed every area is different.&nbsp;Cover crops are not just for cattle to graze. In some areas, they can also be a short-season cash crop. Sara Carlson, with Practical Farmers of Iowa, said regenerative agriculture has a lot of definitions.“Our vision (of regenerative farming) is to build resilience back into farms and then communities. What we really need is more people in our communities, and resilient farms can do this,” she said.&nbsp;Like others on the Climate Smart panel, Practical Farmers of Iowa also work with the farmers and livestock producers to get funding from USDA programs.&nbsp;For more information on cover crops, visit cropwatch.unl.edu/cover-crops.

Nebraska Extension Center preps ag producers for climate-smart practices

OGALLALA - The week 3 Sandhills Area Game of the Week features Cozad (1-1)&nbsp; taking on Ogallala (0-2). Ogallala is heading into their week 3 matchup looking for their first win of the season after falling in a close one last week to Broken Bow 28-22. Ogallala who started there season off as a balanced offense, has transitioned to a run heavy offense. Despite having injuries hit the team, upper and underclassmen student-athletes have stepped up. A few names to watch in tonight's football game is seniors Harry Caskey, Caden Rezac, and sophomores Edan Cain and Sawyer Smith.

Cozad comes into the week 3 matchup off a big win over Central City when they defeated the Bison last week 26-22. The Haymakers would score 19 points in the 4th quarter to pull away for the victory. This years Cozad team is a good mixture of upper and under classmen playing on both sides of the ball. Cozad's balanced style offense is led by junior quarterback Noah Shoemaker. Shoemaker alongside seniors Drue White, Tyree Smith, junior Lane Wright, and sophomore Olliver Davis are a few names to watch for tonight.

Tonight's Sandhills Area Game of the Week can be heard on Flatrock 100.7 or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">https://flatrock1007.com/</a>&nbsp;with the Kwik Stop pregame coverage being at 5:30 mountain/6:30 central with kickoff set for 6:00 mountain/7:00 central. Join along with Canon Rath and Tristen Winder for all the action.&nbsp;

Sandhills PostOGALLALA - The week 3 Sandhills Area Game of the Week features Cozad (1-1)&nbsp; taking on Ogallala (0-2). Ogallala is heading into their week 3 matchup looking for their first win of the season after falling in a close one last week to Broken Bow 28-22. Ogallala who started there season off as a balanced offense, has transitioned to a run heavy offense. Despite having injuries hit the team, upper and underclassmen student-athletes have stepped up. A few names to watch in tonight's football game is seniors Harry Caskey, Caden Rezac, and sophomores Edan Cain and Sawyer Smith.Cozad comes into the week 3 matchup off a big win over Central City when they defeated the Bison last week 26-22. The Haymakers would score 19 points in the 4th quarter to pull away for the victory. This years Cozad team is a good mixture of upper and under classmen playing on both sides of the ball. Cozad's balanced style offense is led by junior quarterback Noah Shoemaker. Shoemaker alongside seniors Drue White, Tyree Smith, junior Lane Wright, and sophomore Olliver Davis are a few names to watch for tonight.Tonight's Sandhills Area Game of the Week can be heard on Flatrock 100.7 or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">https://flatrock1007.com/</a>&nbsp;with the Kwik Stop pregame coverage being at 5:30 mountain/6:30 central with kickoff set for 6:00 mountain/7:00 central. Join along with Canon Rath and Tristen Winder for all the action.&nbsp;

Sandhills Area Game of the Week: Ogallala Vs Cozad

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is seeing a higher number than usual of mosquito-related disease this year. Two more human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in the health district, and unfortunately there has been one death due to West Nile Virus. One horse has also tested positive for West Nile.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mosquitoes in the district continue to test positive for West Nile Virus and have now also tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis Virus (SLE). “The symptoms of St. Louis Encephalitis are very similar to West Nile,” explained Sarah Minnick, Program Manager at SWNPHD. “You can protect yourself from both of these diseases by using bug repellent, dressing in lightweight long sleeves and pants, and draining standing water or using mosquito dunks. Try to avoid being outdoors during the hours of dawn and dusk when our mosquitoes are most active.”&nbsp;

Most people do not have symptoms after being infected with SLE. Those who do get sick usually start 4 to 14 days after the mosquito bite. Symptoms start abruptly with fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, and general weakness. Typically, symptoms get worse over a period of several days to a week, then improve.&nbsp;

Severe cases of SLE are rare and may include more serious symptoms such as stiff neck, confusion, disorientation, dizziness, tremors, and unsteadiness. Seek medical care right away as this may be signs of central nervous system infection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There are no medications to prevent or treat SLE. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, including West Nile and SLE. Rest, fluids, and over-the-counter pain medications may relieve some symptoms. In severe cases, some people may need to be hospitalized to receive supportive treatment, such as intravenous fluids, pain medication, and nursing care.&nbsp;

Per the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the signs and symptoms of West Nile Virus in horses include loss of appetite, depression, fever, quivering muscles, and weakness of limbs. Infected horses may or may not show symptoms. Vaccination is the best practice to prevent West Nile Virus in horses.&nbsp; Owners should contact their veterinarian for additional information.&nbsp;

For more information on mosquito-borne diseases, call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223 or visit cdc.gov/mosquitoes. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties.&nbsp; You can follow us on Facebook, TikTok, You Tube and Instagram or view the website at www.swhealth.ne.gov which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health. Call (308) 345-4223; one number three locations, McCook, Imperial, and Ogallala.&nbsp;

Southwest Nebraska Public Health DepartmentSouthwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is seeing a higher number than usual of mosquito-related disease this year. Two more human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in the health district, and unfortunately there has been one death due to West Nile Virus. One horse has also tested positive for West Nile.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mosquitoes in the district continue to test positive for West Nile Virus and have now also tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis Virus (SLE). “The symptoms of St. Louis Encephalitis are very similar to West Nile,” explained Sarah Minnick, Program Manager at SWNPHD. “You can protect yourself from both of these diseases by using bug repellent, dressing in lightweight long sleeves and pants, and draining standing water or using mosquito dunks. Try to avoid being outdoors during the hours of dawn and dusk when our mosquitoes are most active.”&nbsp;Most people do not have symptoms after being infected with SLE. Those who do get sick usually start 4 to 14 days after the mosquito bite. Symptoms start abruptly with fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, and general weakness. Typically, symptoms get worse over a period of several days to a week, then improve.&nbsp;Severe cases of SLE are rare and may include more serious symptoms such as stiff neck, confusion, disorientation, dizziness, tremors, and unsteadiness. Seek medical care right away as this may be signs of central nervous system infection.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are no medications to prevent or treat SLE. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, including West Nile and SLE. Rest, fluids, and over-the-counter pain medications may relieve some symptoms. In severe cases, some people may need to be hospitalized to receive supportive treatment, such as intravenous fluids, pain medication, and nursing care.&nbsp;Per the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the signs and symptoms of West Nile Virus in horses include loss of appetite, depression, fever, quivering muscles, and weakness of limbs. Infected horses may or may not show symptoms. Vaccination is the best practice to prevent West Nile Virus in horses.&nbsp; Owners should contact their veterinarian for additional information.&nbsp;For more information on mosquito-borne diseases, call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223 or visit cdc.gov/mosquitoes. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties.&nbsp; You can follow us on Facebook, TikTok, You Tube and Instagram or view the website at www.swhealth.ne.gov which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health. Call (308) 345-4223; one number three locations, McCook, Imperial, and Ogallala.&nbsp;

Mosquitoes Are Spreading Diseases in Southwest Nebraska 

Check out this great opportunity for a new workout, no matter your level of fitness or experience. Select a class time and join Amy Sabatka for KETTLEBELL. Thursdays in October. 12-1 or 5:30-6:60 pm. $45 for 4 sessions. Contact our campus for more information or to register. Or register online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbceregister.mpcc.edu%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1q4mRlzv5un44zl1fe2JvZd664j2gsvhKa38uOtHmRFRa94arnDUsJRwI&amp;h=AT2iGMpmrCWNFpGgJ4XCG2R0LFfkUx076AB_OlDcrqRVXV2LpyyEJmAWKBzUhw_fxuJsNFw_LLyit-VuKeIEGdSX9EiM09GQGbYLbUPDnuo37lhkxLmVidVwFnot-P2G44Zd&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3dWcNsFCSEkyI7jhXpkAzoPdJGnsaZdrNCbVzmWrbANlwUmbyQljkOqkvpkX4_7KuWBhb6Gyb78xDUxDG9UIT1YoR1ns7_-hbInyaLlJJA4qHqnmlY44SsK1Qcy2DskConrgZOEP-wiXGMLnd65DfnN-ZRIJSMTcaLotDH9jxtpOs3wTeYEEB18VoWMCe7TPTi6E0NImlX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bceregister.mpcc.edu</a> Class size is limited. Mid-Plains Ogallala 308-284-9830.

MPCC OgallalaCheck out this great opportunity for a new workout, no matter your level of fitness or experience. Select a class time and join Amy Sabatka for KETTLEBELL. Thursdays in October. 12-1 or 5:30-6:60 pm. $45 for 4 sessions. Contact our campus for more information or to register. Or register online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbceregister.mpcc.edu%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1q4mRlzv5un44zl1fe2JvZd664j2gsvhKa38uOtHmRFRa94arnDUsJRwI&amp;h=AT2iGMpmrCWNFpGgJ4XCG2R0LFfkUx076AB_OlDcrqRVXV2LpyyEJmAWKBzUhw_fxuJsNFw_LLyit-VuKeIEGdSX9EiM09GQGbYLbUPDnuo37lhkxLmVidVwFnot-P2G44Zd&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3dWcNsFCSEkyI7jhXpkAzoPdJGnsaZdrNCbVzmWrbANlwUmbyQljkOqkvpkX4_7KuWBhb6Gyb78xDUxDG9UIT1YoR1ns7_-hbInyaLlJJA4qHqnmlY44SsK1Qcy2DskConrgZOEP-wiXGMLnd65DfnN-ZRIJSMTcaLotDH9jxtpOs3wTeYEEB18VoWMCe7TPTi6E0NImlX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bceregister.mpcc.edu</a> Class size is limited. Mid-Plains Ogallala 308-284-9830.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMPCCOgallala%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0236L4Lp1FKXHy6Aia9beaTgjhz32rD6LZonqc6WWqVBVaH6yaQ1RJj5cQdHaGAms6l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="705" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

MPCC Ogallala to offer Kettlebell classes

<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/09/06/from-the-ashes-of-a-destroyed-4-h-camp-rises-a-proposed-sandhills-center-to-rival-lied-lodge/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — From the ashes of a destroyed 4-H camp at the Nebraska National Forest, an ambitious plan is rising for a $47 million center for tourists, conferences and local and regional events.

A feasibility study is underway for the proposed “Sandhills Discovery Center” near Halsey after the Nebraska Legislature, earlier this year, allocated $10 million towards replacing the State 4-H Camp, which was destroyed in a fire that<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/fire-in-nebraska-national-forest-near-halsey-now-94-contained/">&nbsp;swept through the forest 11 months ago.</a>

State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte, who represents the Halsey area and obtained the state funding, said that if the Sandhills center is done right, it could rival eastern Nebraska’s Mahoney State Park and Lied Lodge.

“All too often we don’t dream big enough,” Jacobson said in a press release.

He called the Nebraska National Forest and the Sandhills on which it sits “two of our state’s greatest treasures.”

The Nebraska Community Foundation, which helps dozens of Nebraska communities raise funds for local projects, has already done an economic impact study that estimates such a facility would bring a $4 million a year benefit to Halsey and nearby communities.

Now the foundation is conducting a feasibility study to gauge interest among donors for such a project, and what exactly should be built.

“We want to figure out how to do this right,” Jeff Yost, executive director of the Nebraska Community Foundation, said Wednesday.

“This idea makes an enormous amount of sense to me,” he added, “because this is a unique part of the world, and people want experiences.”

On Wednesday, the Nebraska 4-H Foundation announced that its board, in a special meeting, had voted to commit a $2 million insurance settlement from the fire toward development of the Discovery Center. The state’s funding must be matched dollar-for-dollar.

“We&nbsp;look forward to working with the community in a statewide effort to provide a future, first-class educational opportunity for 4-Her’s and an economic driver for the wider community,” said Roberta Pinkerton,&nbsp;president of the 4-H Foundation.

The 4-H Camp, which had been a fixture at the Halsey forest for 65 years, hosted a variety of events, from family reunions and weddings to 4-H conferences and a “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” retreat.

Dianna Rodocker, Halsey’s village clerk, said losing the camp was a blow to the community and the nearby ranching area because so many weddings and reunions were held there and because it generated traffic for local businesses.

She was among an estimated 60-70 people— equaling the population of Halsey — that packed a town hall meeting last month to hear about the plans from Jacobson and the Community Foundation.

“Everyone in town would be happy to see it,” Rodocker said. “But it’s hard to imagine that we’re going to have a facility out here that costs that much money that’s not in Omaha or Lincoln.”

But Yost and Stuart&nbsp;Shepherd, executive director of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation, said that such a facility in Halsey has a lot going for it.

The 4-H Camp, which could accommodate up to 200 overnight visitors in its lodge and cabins, was almost always busy, Shepard said.

Yost said people want to experience the Sandhills, a vast area of grass-covered sand dunes that became a National Natural Landmark in 1984. The same holds true for the 90,000-acre forest near Halsey, the largest hand-planted forest in North America.

The Middle Loup River adjacent to the forest hosts canoe and float trips, he said, and visitors could access nearby agri-tourism attractions.

The center is being envisioned on private land, near the forest and possibly on Nebraska Highway 2, a route that leads to the Black Hills and Yellowstone.

Yost said the facility, if deemed feasible, would be built in stages, with the first phase possibly opening by 2026. He said he’s been encouraged by the initial response.

“This is perfectly reasonable based on what tourists in 2023 are doing and say they want to do,” Yost said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694097504522.png" alt="A wildfire in October 2022 destroyed the Nebraska State 4-H Camp and burned 5,000 acres of the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. Also destroyed was a historic lookout tower. (Courtesy of Nebraska Forest and Grasslands)" />
 <figcaption>A wildfire in October 2022 destroyed the Nebraska State 4-H Camp and burned 5,000 acres of the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. Also destroyed was a historic lookout tower. (Courtesy of Nebraska Forest and Grasslands)</figcaption>
 </figure>Paul Hammel<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/09/06/from-the-ashes-of-a-destroyed-4-h-camp-rises-a-proposed-sandhills-center-to-rival-lied-lodge/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN — From the ashes of a destroyed 4-H camp at the Nebraska National Forest, an ambitious plan is rising for a $47 million center for tourists, conferences and local and regional events.A feasibility study is underway for the proposed “Sandhills Discovery Center” near Halsey after the Nebraska Legislature, earlier this year, allocated $10 million towards replacing the State 4-H Camp, which was destroyed in a fire that<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/fire-in-nebraska-national-forest-near-halsey-now-94-contained/">&nbsp;swept through the forest 11 months ago.</a>State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte, who represents the Halsey area and obtained the state funding, said that if the Sandhills center is done right, it could rival eastern Nebraska’s Mahoney State Park and Lied Lodge.“All too often we don’t dream big enough,” Jacobson said in a press release.He called the Nebraska National Forest and the Sandhills on which it sits “two of our state’s greatest treasures.”The Nebraska Community Foundation, which helps dozens of Nebraska communities raise funds for local projects, has already done an economic impact study that estimates such a facility would bring a $4 million a year benefit to Halsey and nearby communities.Now the foundation is conducting a feasibility study to gauge interest among donors for such a project, and what exactly should be built.“We want to figure out how to do this right,” Jeff Yost, executive director of the Nebraska Community Foundation, said Wednesday.“This idea makes an enormous amount of sense to me,” he added, “because this is a unique part of the world, and people want experiences.”On Wednesday, the Nebraska 4-H Foundation announced that its board, in a special meeting, had voted to commit a $2 million insurance settlement from the fire toward development of the Discovery Center. The state’s funding must be matched dollar-for-dollar.“We&nbsp;look forward to working with the community in a statewide effort to provide a future, first-class educational opportunity for 4-Her’s and an economic driver for the wider community,” said Roberta Pinkerton,&nbsp;president of the 4-H Foundation.The 4-H Camp, which had been a fixture at the Halsey forest for 65 years, hosted a variety of events, from family reunions and weddings to 4-H conferences and a “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” retreat.<h2>Hard to imagine</h2>Dianna Rodocker, Halsey’s village clerk, said losing the camp was a blow to the community and the nearby ranching area because so many weddings and reunions were held there and because it generated traffic for local businesses.She was among an estimated 60-70 people— equaling the population of Halsey — that packed a town hall meeting last month to hear about the plans from Jacobson and the Community Foundation.“Everyone in town would be happy to see it,” Rodocker said. “But it’s hard to imagine that we’re going to have a facility out here that costs that much money that’s not in Omaha or Lincoln.”But Yost and Stuart&nbsp;Shepherd, executive director of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation, said that such a facility in Halsey has a lot going for it.The 4-H Camp, which could accommodate up to 200 overnight visitors in its lodge and cabins, was almost always busy, Shepard said.<h2>On route to Black Hills, Yellowstone</h2>Yost said people want to experience the Sandhills, a vast area of grass-covered sand dunes that became a National Natural Landmark in 1984. The same holds true for the 90,000-acre forest near Halsey, the largest hand-planted forest in North America.The Middle Loup River adjacent to the forest hosts canoe and float trips, he said, and visitors could access nearby agri-tourism attractions.The center is being envisioned on private land, near the forest and possibly on Nebraska Highway 2, a route that leads to the Black Hills and Yellowstone.Yost said the facility, if deemed feasible, would be built in stages, with the first phase possibly opening by 2026. He said he’s been encouraged by the initial response.“This is perfectly reasonable based on what tourists in 2023 are doing and say they want to do,” Yost said.

From the ashes of a destroyed 4-H camp rises a proposed Sandhills center to rival Lied Lodge

Ogallala, Neb - The water is warm at Lake McConaughy north of Ogallala. The beaches are beautiful, and beginning September 11, reservation season is over for the year. All beach and campground camping will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop at the Visitors Center to pay camping fees or use the self-pay stations. See <a href="https://ilovelakemac.com/">www.ilovelakemac.com</a> for hotels, cabins, campgrounds, restaurants, events and more!

AVAILABLE BOAT RAMPS: Martin Bay Low Water (near the base of the dam) • Divers Bay/Burma Road • Lake Ogallala (2) (Lake Ogallala will close to the public for a month beginning Sept 22 for the planned renovation of the fishery.) 

Lake Mac elevation is 3,229.1 ft or 858,100ac-ft (49.2% capacity)

FISHING opportunities continue into fall as anglers slab for walleye and white bass.  Catfish can be caught year-round, especially at the west end of the lake.

Go beyond the beach at these upcoming KEITH COUNTY EVENTS:

Sept 14-16:  Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous

Sept 23:  Oktoberfest at Second Chapter Brewing, in Ogallala

<div><iframe title="(Audio) Lake McConaughy Area Outdoor Report for week of September 4th" 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=nby4a-149ce8d-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>Ogallala, Neb - The water is warm at Lake McConaughy north of Ogallala. The beaches are beautiful, and beginning September 11, reservation season is over for the year. All beach and campground camping will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop at the Visitors Center to pay camping fees or use the self-pay stations. See <a href="https://ilovelakemac.com/">www.ilovelakemac.com</a> for hotels, cabins, campgrounds, restaurants, events and more! <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694031340756.jpeg" alt="Lake McConaughey, north of Ogallala" />
 <figcaption>Lake McConaughey, north of Ogallala</figcaption>
 </figure>AVAILABLE BOAT RAMPS: Martin Bay Low Water (near the base of the dam) • Divers Bay/Burma Road • Lake Ogallala (2) (Lake Ogallala will close to the public for a month beginning Sept 22 for the planned renovation of the fishery.) Lake Mac elevation is 3,229.1 ft or 858,100ac-ft (49.2% capacity)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLakeMcConaughyNE%2Fposts%2Fpfbid024JzFahgL8wa34FBJshLJvZAED58he17kKycjsRQx4CDK4XMb3ATupM4KMBhoxLvDl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="756" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>FISHING opportunities continue into fall as anglers slab for walleye and white bass. Catfish can be caught year-round, especially at the west end of the lake.Go beyond the beach at these upcoming KEITH COUNTY EVENTS:Sept 14-16: Ogallala Indian Summer RendezvousSept 23: Oktoberfest at Second Chapter Brewing, in Ogallala

(Audio) Lake Mac Report - September 5, 2023

North Platte Post News Director Canon Rath talked with Paul Oettinger about the upcoming 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival this Saturday at Pals Brewing Company in North Platte.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - Pals Brewing Company in North Platte will be the host site of the 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival going on this Saturday from 4pm - 8pm (if you have a VIP ticket, the event runs from 3pm - 8 pm). The event features many vendors from across the state of Nebraska, the Pals food menu and different types of BBQ will be offered. Live music will be playing during the event.&nbsp;

The 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival highlights brewers on the western side of the state but the event is welcome to all brewers in the state of Nebraska. "It's really a celebration of Western Nebraska craft beer," said Paul Oettinger. "Really it's for the whole state of Nebraska, we have couple Omaha breweries and a Norfolk brewery coming this year and we have about 10 or 12 of the Western Nebraska breweries that are going to be there”.&nbsp;

The event will feature a fruit beer where folks will try the fruit beers and vote on their favorite. At the end of the event, the winner will be announced. It will be a blind vote. Tickets to the event are still available. VIP tickets are sold out, but GA tickets are still available. Advanced tickets are $35, and at the door are $40. If you would like to purchase tickets, <a href="https://www.palsbrewingcompany.com/event-details/western-nebraska-craft-brew-festival">click here.</a> To learn more about the 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption><a href="https://www.npkubota.com/">Post Podcast Sponsored By North Platte Kubota</a></figcaption>
 </figure>North Platte Post News Director Canon Rath talked with Paul Oettinger about the upcoming 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival this Saturday at Pals Brewing Company in North Platte.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival- Conversation with Paul Oettinger" 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=q8v65-149be11-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 - Pals Brewing Company in North Platte will be the host site of the 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival going on this Saturday from 4pm - 8pm (if you have a VIP ticket, the event runs from 3pm - 8 pm). The event features many vendors from across the state of Nebraska, the Pals food menu and different types of BBQ will be offered. Live music will be playing during the event.&nbsp;The 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival highlights brewers on the western side of the state but the event is welcome to all brewers in the state of Nebraska. "It's really a celebration of Western Nebraska craft beer," said Paul Oettinger. "Really it's for the whole state of Nebraska, we have couple Omaha breweries and a Norfolk brewery coming this year and we have about 10 or 12 of the Western Nebraska breweries that are going to be there”.&nbsp;The event will feature a fruit beer where folks will try the fruit beers and vote on their favorite. At the end of the event, the winner will be announced. It will be a blind vote. Tickets to the event are still available. VIP tickets are sold out, but GA tickets are still available. Advanced tickets are $35, and at the door are $40. If you would like to purchase tickets, <a href="https://www.palsbrewingcompany.com/event-details/western-nebraska-craft-brew-festival">click here.</a> To learn more about the 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

(Audio) 5th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival- Conversation with Paul Oettinger

Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful

Do you have old tires you’ve been looking to get rid of? Keep North Platte Lincoln County Beautiful, the City of North Platte and Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy is hosting a Tire Collection Event October 5-6, 2023 from 8AM – 4PM or until the threshold of 250 tons is met. 

You can bring up to 10 tires to the North Platte Transfer Station located at 3320 W North Lake Rd which is near Lake Maloney. Only 10 tires per load will be accepted from Lincoln County and surrounding counties free of charge. 

No rims will be taken. Once the 250 ton threshold is met, the event will be closed. Tire businesses are not allowed to drop off at this event. For additional questions please contact Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful at (308)534-8100.

Keep North Platte and Lincoln County BeautifulDo you have old tires you’ve been looking to get rid of? Keep North Platte Lincoln County Beautiful, the City of North Platte and Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy is hosting a Tire Collection Event October 5-6, 2023 from 8AM – 4PM or until the threshold of 250 tons is met. You can bring up to 10 tires to the North Platte Transfer Station located at 3320 W North Lake Rd which is near Lake Maloney. Only 10 tires per load will be accepted from Lincoln County and surrounding counties free of charge. No rims will be taken. Once the 250 ton threshold is met, the event will be closed. Tire businesses are not allowed to drop off at this event. For additional questions please contact Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful at (308)534-8100.

Tire Amnesty to Be Held in October in North Platte

Join us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 3rd Annual Ash Hollow Rendezvous!

The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between fur traders and local Native American tribes and were a time to gather, share trade goods such as skins, furs, beads, food items, weapons, and knowledge.

There will be demonstrations of black powder shooting, tomahawk throwing, recurve bow and arrow shooting, open fire cooking, trap setting, canoeing, along with traders’ row where goods can be viewed and purchased. A living history tent, emulating the spirit of American men and women of the era will host historical re-enactors speaking on subjects such as the newest kitchen utensils, fashion, political issues, current events, a card playing table and people that lived in 1876.

Food vendors will be on location for the event. There will be a Farmers’ Market on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – noon.

A rotation of activities will include: History of the Rendezvous, buffalo fleshing, hawk &amp; knife, fire starting, tin smithing, black powder shooting, quilting demonstrations, and a chuck wagon history and demonstration.

3 p.m. – Raffle for black powder gun &amp; handcrafted quilt; archery demonstration and shooting

5:30 p.m. – Early Americana singer: Charity Neal

9 a.m. – Trader’s Row opens; living history demonstrations will run from 9 a.m. – noon.

Ash Hollow opens at 9 a.m.&nbsp;Mountain Time&nbsp;and the events are free to attend. Vehicles require a valid park entry permit which can be purchased at the park or online at OutdoorNebraska.gov. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Nebraska Game and ParksJoin us at Ash Hollow Historical Park for the 3rd Annual Ash Hollow Rendezvous!The rendezvous will allow park visitors to absorb themselves in pre-1840 history, unique culture and educate themselves of an era gone by. Rendezvous were historically held in the fall between fur traders and local Native American tribes and were a time to gather, share trade goods such as skins, furs, beads, food items, weapons, and knowledge.<h2>Activities</h2>There will be demonstrations of black powder shooting, tomahawk throwing, recurve bow and arrow shooting, open fire cooking, trap setting, canoeing, along with traders’ row where goods can be viewed and purchased. A living history tent, emulating the spirit of American men and women of the era will host historical re-enactors speaking on subjects such as the newest kitchen utensils, fashion, political issues, current events, a card playing table and people that lived in 1876.Food vendors will be on location for the event. There will be a Farmers’ Market on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – noon.<h2>Friday, Sept. 8 – School Days</h2>A rotation of activities will include: History of the Rendezvous, buffalo fleshing, hawk &amp; knife, fire starting, tin smithing, black powder shooting, quilting demonstrations, and a chuck wagon history and demonstration.<h2>Sat. Sept. 9</h2>9 a.m. – Trader’s Row opens10 a.m. – Black Powder Shoot begins11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Hawk and Knife3 p.m. – Raffle for black powder gun &amp; handcrafted quilt; archery demonstration and shooting5:30 p.m. – Early Americana singer: Charity Neal<h2>Sun. Sept 10</h2>9 a.m. – Trader’s Row opens; living history demonstrations will run from 9 a.m. – noon.Ash Hollow opens at 9 a.m.&nbsp;Mountain Time&nbsp;and the events are free to attend. Vehicles require a valid park entry permit which can be purchased at the park or online at OutdoorNebraska.gov. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

3rd Annual Ash Hollow Rendezvous begins Friday in Lewellen

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/7ce1593649b94646aec0bda6fb3418d5">man who killed six</a>&nbsp;members of a Nebraska family nearly 50 years ago has died after complaining about chest pain.

<a href="https://apnews.com/60bc5d54c7484ac19a8cc03ab74906e4">Erwin Charles Simants</a>, who was 77, died Thursday at a Lincoln hospital, his attorney, Robert Lindemeier, told the&nbsp;<a href="https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/erwin-charles-simants-who-killed-6-nebraskans-in-1975-dies/article_4169f51e-4b56-11ee-9071-eb5690a5bf57.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">Lincoln Journal Star.</a>

Simants initially was sentenced to die in the electric chair for shooting Henry and Audrey Kellie, along with their son, David, and three of their grandchildren in 1975. He had been hired to do odd jobs for the family at their home in Sutherland, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of North Platte. Two of the victims also were sexually assaulted.

But that sentence was overturned in 1979, when the Nebraska Supreme Court ordered a new trial because the sheriff, a trial witness, played cards with some of the jurors while they were sequestered.

At retrial he was found not responsible by reason of insanity. He was diagnosed as schizophrenic and spent the rest of his life at a state psychiatric hospital.

The second insanity verdict prompted changes to Nebraska’s insanity law. The changes were part of a national movement in the legal world that gained prominence when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/john-hinckley-jr-freed-9db1af865b01dc956cb33291438392dc">John Hinkley</a>&nbsp;was acquitted by reason of insanity for shooting President Ronald Reagan.

Those changes shifted the burden of proof from the prosecution to the defense and gave judges — not mental health boards — authority to decide when to release patients found not responsible by reason of insanity.

In Simants' last competency evaluation in December, a judge ruled that he was still considered mentally ill and dangerous.

Audrey Brown, the only surviving Kellie sibling who had moved to Colorado just weeks before Simants’ 1975 attack, died in 2018. She had driven to Lincoln for Simants’ annual review hearings each year for more than three decades.

“I think the courts need to recognize, and the public needs to recognize, there was a real family involved in this, and somebody still loves them and cares about them,” she said in 2013.

A grand jury will convene to investigate Simants' death.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/7ce1593649b94646aec0bda6fb3418d5">man who killed six</a>&nbsp;members of a Nebraska family nearly 50 years ago has died after complaining about chest pain.<a href="https://apnews.com/60bc5d54c7484ac19a8cc03ab74906e4">Erwin Charles Simants</a>, who was 77, died Thursday at a Lincoln hospital, his attorney, Robert Lindemeier, told the&nbsp;<a href="https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/erwin-charles-simants-who-killed-6-nebraskans-in-1975-dies/article_4169f51e-4b56-11ee-9071-eb5690a5bf57.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">Lincoln Journal Star.</a>Simants initially was sentenced to die in the electric chair for shooting Henry and Audrey Kellie, along with their son, David, and three of their grandchildren in 1975. He had been hired to do odd jobs for the family at their home in Sutherland, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of North Platte. Two of the victims also were sexually assaulted.But that sentence was overturned in 1979, when the Nebraska Supreme Court ordered a new trial because the sheriff, a trial witness, played cards with some of the jurors while they were sequestered.At retrial he was found not responsible by reason of insanity. He was diagnosed as schizophrenic and spent the rest of his life at a state psychiatric hospital.The second insanity verdict prompted changes to Nebraska’s insanity law. The changes were part of a national movement in the legal world that gained prominence when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/john-hinckley-jr-freed-9db1af865b01dc956cb33291438392dc">John Hinkley</a>&nbsp;was acquitted by reason of insanity for shooting President Ronald Reagan.Those changes shifted the burden of proof from the prosecution to the defense and gave judges — not mental health boards — authority to decide when to release patients found not responsible by reason of insanity.In Simants' last competency evaluation in December, a judge ruled that he was still considered mentally ill and dangerous.Audrey Brown, the only surviving Kellie sibling who had moved to Colorado just weeks before Simants’ 1975 attack, died in 2018. She had driven to Lincoln for Simants’ annual review hearings each year for more than three decades.“I think the courts need to recognize, and the public needs to recognize, there was a real family involved in this, and somebody still loves them and cares about them,” she said in 2013.A grand jury will convene to investigate Simants' death.

Man who killed 6 members of a Sutherland family in 1975 dies after complaining of chest pain

LINCOLN, Nebraska&nbsp; —&nbsp;The field in the second annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” tournament has narrowed to eight round one garnered more than 30,000 votes from across the state. Making the top eight is the Geothermal Greenhouse by Greenhouse in the Snow-Antioch Machine Shop.

Public voting for the top eight products in the bracket-style competition will be held Tuesday, September 5, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 10. Manufacturers, students and all Nebraskans are invited to vote for their favorite product manufactured in Nebraska each week through the month of September at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nemanufacturingalliance.com/top-8-voting-2023.html" target="_blank">nemanufacturingalliance.com</a>.&nbsp;Each voter is permitted one vote per matchup, per round.

The following Nebraska manufacturers and their products are among the top eight contenders.

The&nbsp;contest, hosted by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nemanufacturingalliance.com/" target="_blank">NE Manufacturing Alliance</a>&nbsp;and powered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nechamber.com/" target="_blank">NE Chamber</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nppd.com/?locale=en" target="_blank">Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD</a>)&nbsp;– together with your local public power utility, celebrates the state’s thriving manufacturing industry with Nebraska residents, students, educators, community leaders, manufacturers and especially, the more than 100,000 Nebraska makers working in manufacturing every day.

The tournament leads Nebraskans into the annual celebration of NE Manufacturing Month this October. The champion will be announced October 10 at the&nbsp;<a href="https://web.nechamber.com/events/2023NE%20Chamber%20Manufacturing%20Summit-527/details" target="_blank">NE Chamber’s Manufacturing Summit</a>&nbsp;in La Vista, where the top 16 finalists are invited to display their products.

NE Manufacturing AllianceLINCOLN, Nebraska&nbsp; —&nbsp;The field in the second annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” tournament has narrowed to eight round one garnered more than 30,000 votes from across the state. Making the top eight is the Geothermal Greenhouse by Greenhouse in the Snow-Antioch Machine Shop.<figure>
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 </figure>Public voting for the top eight products in the bracket-style competition will be held Tuesday, September 5, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 10. Manufacturers, students and all Nebraskans are invited to vote for their favorite product manufactured in Nebraska each week through the month of September at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nemanufacturingalliance.com/top-8-voting-2023.html" target="_blank">nemanufacturingalliance.com</a>.&nbsp;Each voter is permitted one vote per matchup, per round.The following Nebraska manufacturers and their products are among the top eight contenders.<ul>
 <li>Chocolate Meltaways, Bakers Candies, Greenwood</li><li>Endicott Invisi-Lug Clay Paver,&nbsp;Endicott Clay Products Company, Endicott</li><li>Fire Truck,&nbsp;Danko Emergency Equipment, Snyder</li><li>Flyover Whiskey, Flyover Whiskey, West Point</li><li>Geothermal Greenhouse,&nbsp;Greenhouse in the Snow-Antioch Machine Shop, Alliance</li><li>Ignis,&nbsp;Drone Amplifed, Lincoln</li><li>Ram Air Turbine (RAT) Hub, Collins Aerospace, York</li><li>Rocket Mobility All-Terrain Tracked Wheelchair, Rocket Mobility, Columbus</li>
 </ul>The&nbsp;contest, hosted by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nemanufacturingalliance.com/" target="_blank">NE Manufacturing Alliance</a>&nbsp;and powered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nechamber.com/" target="_blank">NE Chamber</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nppd.com/?locale=en" target="_blank">Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD</a>)&nbsp;– together with your local public power utility, celebrates the state’s thriving manufacturing industry with Nebraska residents, students, educators, community leaders, manufacturers and especially, the more than 100,000 Nebraska makers working in manufacturing every day.The tournament leads Nebraskans into the annual celebration of NE Manufacturing Month this October. The champion will be announced October 10 at the&nbsp;<a href="https://web.nechamber.com/events/2023NE%20Chamber%20Manufacturing%20Summit-527/details" target="_blank">NE Chamber’s Manufacturing Summit</a>&nbsp;in La Vista, where the top 16 finalists are invited to display their products.

Greenhouse in the Snow Alliance advances in ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’ contest

OMAHA, NEB.- Jim Vena, chief executive officer, and Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer, of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will address Morgan Stanley’s 11th Annual Laguna Conference at 10:35 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available in the investor relations section of Union Pacific’s website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/investor/index.htm">www.up.com/investor</a>. A replay of the audio webcast will be available shortly thereafter.

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>Union PacificOMAHA, NEB.- Jim Vena, chief executive officer, and Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer, of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will address Morgan Stanley’s 11th Annual Laguna Conference at 10:35 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.<figure>
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 </figure>A live webcast of the presentation will be available in the investor relations section of Union Pacific’s website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/investor/index.htm">www.up.com/investor</a>. A replay of the audio webcast will be available shortly thereafter.<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 CEO Jim Vena and CFO Jennifer Hamann to Address Morgan Stanley’s 11th Annual Laguna Conference

Ogallala Public Schools looking for substitute teachers

&nbsp;On Sept. 4th  at 0423 deputies were dispatched to West Emerson Ave. in Sutherland, Ne. to investigate a domestic assault.  While enroute the deputies were told that the victim had escaped from the house and would meet them at Ozzies, on highway 30. 

 Deputies did meet with the victim who was in her  vehicle with her child.  Deputies could see that she was badly injured and summoned EMS.   Her face was bloody and swollen and her right eye was swollen shut.   The investigation revealed the victim was at her home at 0200 when Juan Martinez arrived uninvited.  He insisted on having sex with her.  When she refused, he sexually assaulted her.

 During the sexual assault he slapped and beat her face.  When she attempted to leave he restrained her and beat her even more.  She was able to escape with her son when he passed out.   The victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital.  Deputies went to the house and found Juan there.  He was arrested and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center.  He was charged with domestic assault 1st degree, sexual assault 1st degree and false imprisonment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lincoln County Sheriff&nbsp;&nbsp;On Sept. 4th at 0423 deputies were dispatched to West Emerson Ave. in Sutherland, Ne. to investigate a domestic assault. While enroute the deputies were told that the victim had escaped from the house and would meet them at Ozzies, on highway 30. Deputies did meet with the victim who was in her vehicle with her child. Deputies could see that she was badly injured and summoned EMS. Her face was bloody and swollen and her right eye was swollen shut. The investigation revealed the victim was at her home at 0200 when Juan Martinez arrived uninvited. He insisted on having sex with her. When she refused, he sexually assaulted her.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLincolnCountySheriffsOfficeNP%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0H7qRTEeQVsjMpjmTGkfJbGjhYXYVqZNhtxB2RAQ1CgdmQpdWCfetZZygtQb2iojTl&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> During the sexual assault he slapped and beat her face. When she attempted to leave he restrained her and beat her even more. She was able to escape with her son when he passed out. The victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Deputies went to the house and found Juan there. He was arrested and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center. He was charged with domestic assault 1st degree, sexual assault 1st degree and false imprisonment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sutherland man arrested for 1st Degree Domestic Assault, 1st Degree Sexual Assault, and False Imprisonment

&nbsp;(LINCOLN, NE) The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy have issued a smoke advisory for western Nebraska.

Issued for:&nbsp; Tuesday, Sept. 5, through Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023

Air Quality Index:&nbsp;Moderate to Unhealthy Air Quality Index (AQI)

Potential Air Quality Impacts&nbsp;from Wildfires

Smoke associated with&nbsp;Canadian wildfires&nbsp;may affect the air quality in Nebraska.

An advisory of possible&nbsp;Moderate to Unhealthy&nbsp;(yellow, orange, and red) Air Quality Index (AQI) may occur in western Nebraska, potentially affecting the cities of Alliance, Chadron, Gering, Hyannis, Kimball, Ogallala, Sidney and surrounding areas from Tuesday, Sept. 5, through Wednesday evening, Sept. 6, 2023.&nbsp;

During Moderate AQI (yellow category) conditions, those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution may experience health effects. When conditions rise to the yellow category, those who are unusually sensitive are advised to consider shortening outdoor activities and reducing the intensity of these activities. Symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath are signs to take it easier.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups AQI (orange)

During Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups AQI (orange category) conditions, members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children. When conditions rise to the orange category, sensitive groups are advised to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion and avoid intense outdoor activities. Everyone else can remain active and adjust activity duration and intensity as needed.

During Unhealthy AQI (red category) conditions, some members of the general public may experience health effects and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children. When conditions rise to the red category, everyone is advised to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and those in sensitive groups should consider moving activities indoors or rescheduling.

Advisories are issued for areas of anticipated impact by notifying the media and local health departments, and posting information on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy's (NDEE) webpages and social media sites. These advisories provide information to the public on the anticipated impacts and air quality and health resources to help citizens protect their health and minimize exposure to smoke.

States monitor smoke levels and weather conditions to determine when impacts to air quality are anticipated. Advisories are based on data from the National Weather Service (NWS), smoke plume modeling, and from ambient air quality monitors located in Omaha, Bellevue, Blair, Lincoln, Beatrice, Grand Island, and Scottsbluff.

The following Air Quality Index (AQI) is used. This AQI is used nationally and is available in real-time for Nebraska by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airnow.gov/" target="_blank">https://www.airnow.gov&nbsp;</a>.&nbsp;

For more information on smoke awareness, visit NDEE's website at&nbsp;<a href="http://dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/AirSA" target="_blank">http://dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/AirSA&nbsp;</a>

For more information on Wildfires, visit NDEE's website at&nbsp;<a href="http://dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/airSA-3" target="_blank">http://dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/airSA-3&nbsp;</a>

&nbsp;(LINCOLN, NE) The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy have issued a smoke advisory for western Nebraska.Issued for:&nbsp; Tuesday, Sept. 5, through Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023Affected Area:&nbsp;Western NebraskaAir Quality Index:&nbsp;Moderate to Unhealthy Air Quality Index (AQI)Potential Air Quality Impacts&nbsp;from WildfiresSmoke associated with&nbsp;Canadian wildfires&nbsp;may affect the air quality in Nebraska.An advisory of possible&nbsp;Moderate to Unhealthy&nbsp;(yellow, orange, and red) Air Quality Index (AQI) may occur in western Nebraska, potentially affecting the cities of Alliance, Chadron, Gering, Hyannis, Kimball, Ogallala, Sidney and surrounding areas from Tuesday, Sept. 5, through Wednesday evening, Sept. 6, 2023.&nbsp;Moderate AQI (yellow)During Moderate AQI (yellow category) conditions, those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution may experience health effects. When conditions rise to the yellow category, those who are unusually sensitive are advised to consider shortening outdoor activities and reducing the intensity of these activities. Symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath are signs to take it easier.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups AQI (orange)During Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups AQI (orange category) conditions, members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children. When conditions rise to the orange category, sensitive groups are advised to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion and avoid intense outdoor activities. Everyone else can remain active and adjust activity duration and intensity as needed.Unhealthy AQI (red)During Unhealthy AQI (red category) conditions, some members of the general public may experience health effects and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children. When conditions rise to the red category, everyone is advised to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and those in sensitive groups should consider moving activities indoors or rescheduling.Advisories are issued for areas of anticipated impact by notifying the media and local health departments, and posting information on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy's (NDEE) webpages and social media sites. These advisories provide information to the public on the anticipated impacts and air quality and health resources to help citizens protect their health and minimize exposure to smoke.States monitor smoke levels and weather conditions to determine when impacts to air quality are anticipated. Advisories are based on data from the National Weather Service (NWS), smoke plume modeling, and from ambient air quality monitors located in Omaha, Bellevue, Blair, Lincoln, Beatrice, Grand Island, and Scottsbluff.The following Air Quality Index (AQI) is used. This AQI is used nationally and is available in real-time for Nebraska by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airnow.gov/" target="_blank">https://www.airnow.gov&nbsp;</a>.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>For more information on smoke awareness, visit NDEE's website at&nbsp;<a href="http://dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/AirSA" target="_blank">http://dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/AirSA&nbsp;</a>For more information on Wildfires, visit NDEE's website at&nbsp;<a href="http://dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/airSA-3" target="_blank">http://dee.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/OnWeb/airSA-3&nbsp;</a>

Smoke Advisory Issued For Western Nebraska

School picture day tomorrow for Ogallala Public Schools

PAXTON, NEB. - The 2023 Paxton Labor Day Weekend Celebration parade was a big success. Check out some of the photos from this year's parade.&nbsp;

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