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North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on August 20th and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics included approve the North Platte Airport Authority 24-25 year, approve energy efficiency and conversation block grant and more.

&nbsp; On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher about the different topics from the council meeting.  If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the August 20th, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below or check out the video below the podcast.

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on August 20th and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics included approve the North Platte Airport Authority 24-25 year, approve energy efficiency and conversation block grant and more.&nbsp; On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher about the different topics from the council meeting. If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the August 20th, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below or check out the video below the podcast.<div><iframe title="(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, August 20th recap" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=35sig-16aaf17-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><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BaytQfNKcGY?si=B5kYemMeiIqEegv6" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, August 20th recap

LINCOLN, NE&nbsp;–&nbsp;At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, a federal disaster declaration has been granted that will trigger the release of funds to assist multiple Nebraska counties impacted by a series of storms May 20 – June 3.

Counties eligible for funding include Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard, Keith, Platte, Polk, Red Willow, Saunders and Washington.&nbsp;For the timeframe indicated above, those counties sustained significant damage resulting from severe thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding.

Lincoln County, which was included in a state disaster declaration, did not qualify for inclusion in the federal request, due to not meeting the threshold for federal aid.

Office of Governor Jim PillenLINCOLN, NE&nbsp;–&nbsp;At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, a federal disaster declaration has been granted that will trigger the release of funds to assist multiple Nebraska counties impacted by a series of storms May 20 – June 3.Counties eligible for funding include Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard, Keith, Platte, Polk, Red Willow, Saunders and Washington.&nbsp;For the timeframe indicated above, those counties sustained significant damage resulting from severe thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding.Lincoln County, which was included in a state disaster declaration, did not qualify for inclusion in the federal request, due to not meeting the threshold for federal aid.

Gov. Pillen Announces Receipt of Federal Aid for May 20 – June 3 Storms

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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: August 21st, 2024

WASHINGTON&nbsp;--&nbsp;FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of&nbsp;Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds&nbsp;and flooding from May 20-June 3, 2024.&nbsp;

Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis&nbsp;for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by&nbsp;the severe storms, straight-line winds&nbsp;and flooding in Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard, Keith, Platte, Polk, Red Willow, Saunders and Washington counties.&nbsp;

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.&nbsp;

Andrew P. Meyer has&nbsp;been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.&nbsp;

FEMA Region 7WASHINGTON&nbsp;--&nbsp;FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of&nbsp;Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds&nbsp;and flooding from May 20-June 3, 2024.&nbsp;Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis&nbsp;for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by&nbsp;the severe storms, straight-line winds&nbsp;and flooding in Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard, Keith, Platte, Polk, Red Willow, Saunders and Washington counties.&nbsp;Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.&nbsp;Andrew P. Meyer has&nbsp;been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.&nbsp;

President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska 

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Th Nebraska Kearney volleyball team reported to fall camp today (Aug. 19) in preparation for its season-opener in three weeks.

The Lopers have just four days of “fall camp” as they scrimmage Metro State (Aug. 23/7 p.m.; Aug. 24; 12 p.m.) and Colorado School of Mines (Aug. 24/10:30 a.m.) this weekend. UNK then faces Colorado State-Pueblo next Friday (Aug. 30/5 p.m.) in its final tune-up. All scrimmages are free and open to the public, but match results will not be recorded.

Head coach&nbsp;Rick Squiers, 758-108 in his Loper tenure, and his staff must replace All-Americans Emersen Cyza (outside hitter) and Jaden Ferguson (right side) but plenty of firepower returns to help the Lopers duplicate last year’s 29-6 record. UNK reached the second round of the NCAA’s ultra-tough Central Regional, were MIAA Tournament runners-up and finished 10th&nbsp;in the final national poll.

North Platte redshirt junior setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;is a returning All-American with newcomer libero/defensive specialist&nbsp;Alli Wiese&nbsp;(Mattawan, Mich.) a two-time All-American playing for Hillsdale (Mich.) College. UNK added more experience in the backrow in redshirt junior&nbsp;Aleena Peterson&nbsp;(Kansas City) from Southwest Baptist. &nbsp;Next, fifth-year senior right-side&nbsp;Lauren Taubenheim&nbsp;(Lincoln Pius), senior outside&nbsp;Asha Regier&nbsp;(Newton, Kan.) and sophomore middle&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(Eureka, Mo.) have each earned All-MIAA honors in their careers. Finally, eight freshmen have come aboard.

UNK begins the year Sept. 6-7 in California with the home opener set for Sept. 10 vs. Peru State.

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 </figure>Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Th Nebraska Kearney volleyball team reported to fall camp today (Aug. 19) in preparation for its season-opener in three weeks.The Lopers have just four days of “fall camp” as they scrimmage Metro State (Aug. 23/7 p.m.; Aug. 24; 12 p.m.) and Colorado School of Mines (Aug. 24/10:30 a.m.) this weekend. UNK then faces Colorado State-Pueblo next Friday (Aug. 30/5 p.m.) in its final tune-up. All scrimmages are free and open to the public, but match results will not be recorded.Head coach&nbsp;Rick Squiers, 758-108 in his Loper tenure, and his staff must replace All-Americans Emersen Cyza (outside hitter) and Jaden Ferguson (right side) but plenty of firepower returns to help the Lopers duplicate last year’s 29-6 record. UNK reached the second round of the NCAA’s ultra-tough Central Regional, were MIAA Tournament runners-up and finished 10th&nbsp;in the final national poll.<figure>
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 </figure>North Platte redshirt junior setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;is a returning All-American with newcomer libero/defensive specialist&nbsp;Alli Wiese&nbsp;(Mattawan, Mich.) a two-time All-American playing for Hillsdale (Mich.) College. UNK added more experience in the backrow in redshirt junior&nbsp;Aleena Peterson&nbsp;(Kansas City) from Southwest Baptist. &nbsp;Next, fifth-year senior right-side&nbsp;Lauren Taubenheim&nbsp;(Lincoln Pius), senior outside&nbsp;Asha Regier&nbsp;(Newton, Kan.) and sophomore middle&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(Eureka, Mo.) have each earned All-MIAA honors in their careers. Finally, eight freshmen have come aboard.UNK begins the year Sept. 6-7 in California with the home opener set for Sept. 10 vs. Peru State.

UNK Volleyball Roster Features Two All-Americans, Four All-MIAA Selections & Eight Freshmen

<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/faa-awards-18-million-to-24-nebraska-airports-to-enhance-safety-and-infrastructure/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN —&nbsp;The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $18 million to 24 Nebraska airports this summer as part of a nationwide effort to enhance airfield safety and infrastructure.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FAA awarded the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/2024_aip_grants/aip_a2.pdf" target="_blank">Airport Improvement Program</a>&nbsp;grants on June 28 and July 26 to Nebraska. Across four rounds of grants so far this fiscal year, the FAA has distributed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/2024_aip_grants" target="_blank">more than $1.13 billion</a>&nbsp;to 235 airports across 35 states and Washington, D.C., to improve runways, airfields, airport facilities, signage, lighting and markings.

The federal grant program includes approximately $3.3 billion in annual funding.

“These grants underline a national commitment to promoting safety, efficiency, environmental stewardship, infrastructure and security across America’s airports,” the Nebraska Department of Transportation said in a Monday news release.

Among Nebraska’s largest recipients were:

Airports in the following Nebraska cities also received grants: Atkinson, Auburn, Bassett, Blair, Cambridge, Central City, Columbus, Cozad, Fairbury, Falls City, Gordon, Grant, Hebron, Imperial, Lexington, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Plattsmouth, Rushville and Seward.

The FAA states that airports are entitled to a certain amount of&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/15/biden-administration-picks-airports-for-nearly-1-billion-in-terminal-upgrades/">grant funding</a>&nbsp;each year, based on passenger volume. If a capital project exceeds available entitlement funds, the FAA can supplement with additional, discretionary spending.

Zach Wendling<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/faa-awards-18-million-to-24-nebraska-airports-to-enhance-safety-and-infrastructure/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN —&nbsp;The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $18 million to 24 Nebraska airports this summer as part of a nationwide effort to enhance airfield safety and infrastructure.The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FAA awarded the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/2024_aip_grants/aip_a2.pdf" target="_blank">Airport Improvement Program</a>&nbsp;grants on June 28 and July 26 to Nebraska. Across four rounds of grants so far this fiscal year, the FAA has distributed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/2024_aip_grants" target="_blank">more than $1.13 billion</a>&nbsp;to 235 airports across 35 states and Washington, D.C., to improve runways, airfields, airport facilities, signage, lighting and markings.The federal grant program includes approximately $3.3 billion in annual funding.“These grants underline a national commitment to promoting safety, efficiency, environmental stewardship, infrastructure and security across America’s airports,” the Nebraska Department of Transportation said in a Monday news release.Among Nebraska’s largest recipients were:<ul>
 <li>Beatrice Municipal ($4.81 million), to reconstruct an apron and taxiway.</li><li>Omaha’s Eppley Airfield ($3.47 million), to reconstruct a terminal.</li><li>North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field ($3.4 million), to construct a terminal building.</li><li>Alliance Municipal ($985,000), to reseal runway pavement.</li>
 </ul>Airports in the following Nebraska cities also received grants: Atkinson, Auburn, Bassett, Blair, Cambridge, Central City, Columbus, Cozad, Fairbury, Falls City, Gordon, Grant, Hebron, Imperial, Lexington, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Plattsmouth, Rushville and Seward.The FAA states that airports are entitled to a certain amount of&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/15/biden-administration-picks-airports-for-nearly-1-billion-in-terminal-upgrades/">grant funding</a>&nbsp;each year, based on passenger volume. If a capital project exceeds available entitlement funds, the FAA can supplement with additional, discretionary spending.

FAA awards $18 million to 24 Nebraska airports to enhance safety and infrastructure

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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: August 20th, 2024

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department

Do you drink private well water? Let us test it for FREE. During the month of September Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is partnering with University of Nebraska Lincoln researcher Shannon Bartlet-Hunt as part of a community water project to provide free testing to private well owners in southwest Nebraska. The tests will look at nitrate, nitrite, and phosphate levels.

Drinking water quality is important for the health of you and your family. Many factors can change the condition of your well water. Events such as heavy rainfall, agricultural products like fertilizers and pesticides, or even the condition of your well can result in contamination of your drinking water. Many common well water contaminants do not change the color or taste of your water and cannot be detected without testing. SWNPHD recommends that private wells used for drinking should be tested once every year for bacteria, nitrates, and pH levels.

To get your water tested, follow these steps:

The purpose of this program is to increase awareness and accessibility of well water testing. It is not affiliated with or under the direction of any regulatory body, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Your sample results will be used anonymously for the purpose of mapping well water contaminants throughout Nebraska, but your well will not be registered or tracked in any database. You may choose to submit your water sample for testing without finding out the results.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health DepartmentDo you drink private well water? Let us test it for FREE. During the month of September Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is partnering with University of Nebraska Lincoln researcher Shannon Bartlet-Hunt as part of a community water project to provide free testing to private well owners in southwest Nebraska. The tests will look at nitrate, nitrite, and phosphate levels.Drinking water quality is important for the health of you and your family. Many factors can change the condition of your well water. Events such as heavy rainfall, agricultural products like fertilizers and pesticides, or even the condition of your well can result in contamination of your drinking water. Many common well water contaminants do not change the color or taste of your water and cannot be detected without testing. SWNPHD recommends that private wells used for drinking should be tested once every year for bacteria, nitrates, and pH levels.To get your water tested, follow these steps:<ol>
 <li>Visit one of the following locations near you between September 2nd and the testing date for that location to pick up your collection kit and instructions.</li><li>Take a sample of your well water.</li><li>Then return with your water sample to the same location on the testing date listed below.</li>
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</tbody></table></div>The purpose of this program is to increase awareness and accessibility of well water testing. It is not affiliated with or under the direction of any regulatory body, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Your sample results will be used anonymously for the purpose of mapping well water contaminants throughout Nebraska, but your well will not be registered or tracked in any database. You may choose to submit your water sample for testing without finding out the results.

Private Well Testing

North Platte, Neb. -&nbsp; A 66-year-old woman has been arrested by police after buying minors tobacco, alcohol products according to officials.&nbsp;

According to the North Platte Police Department (NPPD), the police department received a tip from the Lincoln County Crime Stoppers that 66-year-old Nanette Timms was procuring alcohol and tobacco products for minors in the North Platte area.&nbsp;

In a press release from NPPD, Timms was using her phone to communicate with minors. Minors would pay her in online transactions and cash payments for alcohol and tobacco products. Timms would have juveniles pick up the products in person at various locations or would leave the items outside her residence.&nbsp;

On Friday, August 16th, investigators observed Timms obtain a large amount of alcohol at Walmart. Investigators witnessed her meet up with two parked vehicles in the parking lot, and Timms placed the alcohol and tobacco products into each of the two vehicles, according to officials.&nbsp;

Law enforcement contacted the two vehicles occupied by the minors and made contact with Timms. One vehicle was occupied by three juveniles and the other was occupied by one juvenile female. The alcohol, liquor, and tobacco products were then seized by law enforcement.&nbsp;

NPPD states Timms was placed into custody on four counts of Procuring Alcohol to Minors (Class I Misd.) and three counts of Selling or Giving Tobacco or a nicotine Product or Device to a Minor (Class III Misd.).&nbsp; More charges are pending upon completion of the investigation. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The North Platte Police Department would like to thank the anonymous caller who provided this information to Crime Stoppers.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte PostNorth Platte, Neb. -&nbsp; A 66-year-old woman has been arrested by police after buying minors tobacco, alcohol products according to officials.&nbsp;According to the North Platte Police Department (NPPD), the police department received a tip from the Lincoln County Crime Stoppers that 66-year-old Nanette Timms was procuring alcohol and tobacco products for minors in the North Platte area.&nbsp;In a press release from NPPD, Timms was using her phone to communicate with minors. Minors would pay her in online transactions and cash payments for alcohol and tobacco products. Timms would have juveniles pick up the products in person at various locations or would leave the items outside her residence.&nbsp;On Friday, August 16th, investigators observed Timms obtain a large amount of alcohol at Walmart. Investigators witnessed her meet up with two parked vehicles in the parking lot, and Timms placed the alcohol and tobacco products into each of the two vehicles, according to officials.&nbsp;Law enforcement contacted the two vehicles occupied by the minors and made contact with Timms. One vehicle was occupied by three juveniles and the other was occupied by one juvenile female. The alcohol, liquor, and tobacco products were then seized by law enforcement.&nbsp;NPPD states Timms was placed into custody on four counts of Procuring Alcohol to Minors (Class I Misd.) and three counts of Selling or Giving Tobacco or a nicotine Product or Device to a Minor (Class III Misd.).&nbsp; More charges are pending upon completion of the investigation. &nbsp;&nbsp;The North Platte Police Department would like to thank the anonymous caller who provided this information to Crime Stoppers.&nbsp;

North Platte woman arrested after caught buying alcohol, tobacco for minors

Nebraska Department of Transportation

&nbsp;(McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a railroad crossing project will begin Aug. 27 on US-6 at reference post 33+32 near Enders, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

The crossing repair work is being done by the Capital Railroad. Follow the marked detour. Work is anticipated to take three (3) days.

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

Nebraska Department of Transportation&nbsp;(McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a railroad crossing project will begin Aug. 27 on US-6 at reference post 33+32 near Enders, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.The crossing repair work is being done by the Capital Railroad. Follow the marked detour. Work is anticipated to take three (3) days.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.

Railroad crossing project on US-6, near Enders

(Ainsworth, Neb.) — Weather permitting, micro-surfacing work will begin Aug. 19 on N-61 north of Merriman, beginning at US-20 and proceeding north from reference post 225.86to reference post 231.53, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Missouri Petroleum. of St. Louis, Mo. has the contract. Work will continue on US-20 west of Merriman from reference post 118.25 to reference post 126.64. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. Anticipated completion is Sept. 2024.

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

Nebraska Department of Transportation(Ainsworth, Neb.) — Weather permitting, micro-surfacing work will begin Aug. 19 on N-61 north of Merriman, beginning at US-20 and proceeding north from reference post 225.86to reference post 231.53, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.Missouri Petroleum. of St. Louis, Mo. has the contract. Work will continue on US-20 west of Merriman from reference post 118.25 to reference post 126.64. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. Anticipated completion is Sept. 2024.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Work will begin on Merriman area beginning today

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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: August 19th, 2024

The Mid-Plains United Way will be hosting the Blue Sky Invitational on August 26th at Dismal River Club in Mullen. The United Way is kicking off their work place campaign on Monday.

POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director Haven Smith about the upcoming event. To learn more about the golf tournament,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.midplainsunitedway.com/bluesky">click here</a>&nbsp;and check out the podcast below.

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 </figure>North Platte PostThe Mid-Plains United Way will be hosting the Blue Sky Invitational on August 26th at Dismal River Club in Mullen. The United Way is kicking off their work place campaign on Monday.POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director Haven Smith about the upcoming event. To learn more about the golf tournament,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.midplainsunitedway.com/bluesky">click here</a>&nbsp;and check out the podcast below.<div><iframe title="(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way: golf tournament, work place campaign and more" 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=xqnks-16a3634-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>

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way: golf tournament, work place campaign and more

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The Hot Sheets: August 18th, 2024

POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Smeltzer from MPCC on Thursday about the MPCC Business and Community Education department and touched on CDL course and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

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 </figure>North Platte PostPOST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Smeltzer from MPCC on Thursday about the MPCC Business and Community Education department and touched on CDL course and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below.<div><iframe title="(Audio) MPCC's Upcoming Classes: CDL and more!" 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=zty4g-16a35fc-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>

(Audio) MPCC's Upcoming Classes: CDL and more!

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The Hot Sheets: August 17th, 2024

Ogallala, Neb. - If making a trip to the Kathleen Lute Public Library, be aware of roadwork taking place. The project began on Thursday on West A, removing the library parking lot from operation according to a post on social media.&nbsp;

The library is open and people who are heading to the library should be on the lookout for signs directing traffic and regarding parking.&nbsp;

Sandhills Post&nbsp;Ogallala, Neb. - If making a trip to the Kathleen Lute Public Library, be aware of roadwork taking place. The project began on Thursday on West A, removing the library parking lot from operation according to a post on social media.&nbsp;The library is open and people who are heading to the library should be on the lookout for signs directing traffic and regarding parking.&nbsp;

Roadwork project taking place over by the Kathleen Lute Public Library in Ogallala

North Platte, Neb. - The National Avocado Launching National Championships return to North Platte on September 14 at Pals Brewing Company. Registration is still open until August 29th. To register for the event, <a href="https://avocadolaunching.com/">click here</a>. During the championships, the Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival will be taking place at Pals. Top teams will be awarded with prize money.

Earlier in the week, POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Amanda Connick and Taylor Salas about the upcoming event. To learn, check out the podcast below or <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/63d70bfa-c3fe-4c82-a4a4-7439f440d5ee">click here.</a>

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - The National Avocado Launching National Championships return to North Platte on September 14 at Pals Brewing Company. Registration is still open until August 29th. To register for the event, <a href="https://avocadolaunching.com/">click here</a>. During the championships, the Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival will be taking place at Pals. Top teams will be awarded with prize money.Earlier in the week, POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Amanda Connick and Taylor Salas about the upcoming event. To learn, check out the podcast below or <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/63d70bfa-c3fe-4c82-a4a4-7439f440d5ee">click here.</a><div><iframe title="(Audio) Avocado Launching National Championships coming back to North Platte in September" 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=i6qxu-16a3122-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>

(Audio) Avocado Launching National Championships coming back to North Platte in September

<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/08/15/term-limited-nebraska-lawmakers-mount-what-could-be-last-push-for-more-property-tax-relief/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — Like a phoenix from the ashes, term-limited Nebraska lawmakers made what could be their last ask Thursday to revive more substantial property tax relief plans before their time in the Legislature ends.

State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha outlined&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/wayne-new-prop-tax-plans.pdf">three options</a>&nbsp;for his colleagues to consider Thursday afternoon, ahead of an expected second-round debate on&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58075" target="_blank">Legislative Bill 34</a>. LB 34 is the evolving effort put forward by the Revenue Committee to address rising property taxes, the major goal of the special session.&nbsp;

Almost immediately, lawmakers from Wayne’s class of senators elected in 2016 began jumping on board, again demanding&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/08/14/nebraska-lawmakers-advance-absolute-minimum-property-tax-package-after-months-of-buildup/">more options than what they were left with</a>&nbsp;Tuesday.

Tuesday was the day when LB 34 first faced a&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/AM/AM73_S1.pdf" target="_blank">122-page amendment</a>&nbsp;but then landed at&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/AM/AM84_S1.pdf" target="_blank">43 pages</a>, with three components:

At least 15 lawmakers won’t return in January, including 13 who are term-limited after eight years in office, including Wayne. Many of those say that LB 34 could be the last train out of the station on property tax relief but that they want more.

State Sen. Joni Albrecht of Thurston: “I am not leaving here with what we have now. How do you go home? We’re going to do what we need to do.”

State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont: “I don’t think it’s enough, but I think a whole other picture that we have not talked about is economic development.”

State Sen. Carol Blood of Bellevue: “My regret is that I’m not here next year, because I would keep fighting, but I don’t want to leave without doing something.”

State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha: “It doesn’t have to be those three options. We can be as creative as we want.”

Wayne has said if the current version of LB 34 is all the Legislature passes, it could have been done “over email” or a conference call. He and others have suggested going home if that’s what’s left on the table.

Instead, his new ideas would expand LB 34, which currently would provide approximately 3% in new relief ($185 million), to providing 25% or 40% total relief on top of existing programs. If his proposals are not supported, he asked lawmakers to target existing tax credits to those who need it most.

“The entire state of Nebraska is looking for us to do something at this point,” Wayne said. “We’re in a special session, we should do something special.”

State Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard has also fought for what he sees as a “solution,” not just a “Band-aid on an amputation,” which is how he describes LB 34 and other plans pushed from the Revenue Committee.

Erdman has encouraged lawmakers to embrace his EPIC Option Consumption Tax proposal, to eliminate property, income and sales taxes outright.

Walz and Blood have urged caution and asked that lawmakers work with local governments, such as municipalities and counties, so services aren’t impacted and new unfunded mandates aren’t passed on.

“There’s absolutely no way that we can solve the property tax problem if we don’t grow our state and bring in new revenue,” Walz said.

Blood said that includes bumping up the local cap on annual property tax collections to the greater of 3% or inflation, instead of just 0% in times of deflation. She also criticized the Legislature for not embracing other revenue generators, such as creating a new income tax bracket.

Much of the frustration built after LB 34 was drastically narrowed from an approximate 30% cut in property taxes to just 3% halfway through debate Tuesday. At that time, lead lawmakers pivoted to a “skinnied-down” plan with its “absolute minimum” components.

Each of Wayne’s three plans would build upon the current LB 34 in the following way and would build upon one another in successive motion. Changing school funding was not part of any of the plans that Wayne distributed.

“This may not be the answer, but I think it’s the first time that people can sit down and figure out what we’re doing,” Wayne said.

Option 1 (a “better way to do the 3% new relief”)

Owners of different property types would see a different percentage of available tax credits. Wayne said that would help differentiate “grandma down the street” from commercial property owners, businesses and out-of-state land owners:

That option would also value residential property at a lower rate than actual market value, with one rate for owner-occupied housing and another for residential rental housing. That would require a constitutional amendment.

Option 2 (a 25% reduction in property taxes)

New tax credits to cover funding for the state’s 23 natural resources districts (about $95 million annually) would be created, and the state would reimburse county jails for operating and maintenance expenses. It would also have the state reduce assessed valuations and pay for the change in value. That would leave the state on the hook for:

That option would also embrace LB 73 and LB 39, from McDonnell and State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha, respectively.

McDonnell’s LB 73 would expand income eligibility to include adjustments by changes in the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index, which is greater than inflation in the Consumer Price Index.

Kauth’s LB 39 would restore homestead exemption eligibility to some Nebraskans who qualified in the past three years but, because of rising valuations, became ineligible.

With the expanded relief, Wayne would have the state increase “sin” taxes on six goods:

New sales taxes would be added to 33 services, ending various exemptions on goods and services including tattoos, skin care services, lobbying work and chartered flights.

A new sales tax exemption would be added on residential electricity.

Option 3 (a 40% reduction in property taxes)

Decreasing corporate and individual income tax bracket rates, by 2028, would be paused for one year to save an additional $250 million. Those rates would still reach 3.99% by 2029.

The third option would also include LB 47, from Wayne, to remove the franchise tax on financial institutions and instead have them pay the corporate income tax. Candy and soft drinks would also be taxed under the plan.

Renters would see additional relief with an income tax reduction up to $2,200, or the full amount of rent paid during the taxable year. That is similar to LB 740 in 2022, from State Sen. Wendy DeBoer of Omaha in 2022, which proposed a deduction of up to $3,000.

The earned income tax credit would also be increased from 10% of the federal credit allowed, to 15%.

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 <figcaption> Lawmakers who are term limited or not seeking election in the fall meet together on the last day of the 2024 legislative session. Not pictured: State Sens. Joni Albrecht, John Lowe and Tony Vargas. April 18, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>Zach Wendling<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/08/15/term-limited-nebraska-lawmakers-mount-what-could-be-last-push-for-more-property-tax-relief/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN — Like a phoenix from the ashes, term-limited Nebraska lawmakers made what could be their last ask Thursday to revive more substantial property tax relief plans before their time in the Legislature ends.State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha outlined&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/wayne-new-prop-tax-plans.pdf">three options</a>&nbsp;for his colleagues to consider Thursday afternoon, ahead of an expected second-round debate on&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58075" target="_blank">Legislative Bill 34</a>. LB 34 is the evolving effort put forward by the Revenue Committee to address rising property taxes, the major goal of the special session.&nbsp;Almost immediately, lawmakers from Wayne’s class of senators elected in 2016 began jumping on board, again demanding&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/08/14/nebraska-lawmakers-advance-absolute-minimum-property-tax-package-after-months-of-buildup/">more options than what they were left with</a>&nbsp;Tuesday.Tuesday was the day when LB 34 first faced a&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/AM/AM73_S1.pdf" target="_blank">122-page amendment</a>&nbsp;but then landed at&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/AM/AM84_S1.pdf" target="_blank">43 pages</a>, with three components:<ul>
 <li>“Front-loading” income tax credits for property taxes paid so they appear on property tax statements, rather than property owners needing to file for the credit on their tax form.</li><li>Expanding allowable credits for property taxes paid to fund K-12 schools to $750 million in the first year.</li><li>Capping annual growth in property tax collections for municipal and county governments, at the greater of inflation or 0% in times of deflation.</li>
 </ul><h2>Last months in office for some</h2>At least 15 lawmakers won’t return in January, including 13 who are term-limited after eight years in office, including Wayne. Many of those say that LB 34 could be the last train out of the station on property tax relief but that they want more.State Sen. Joni Albrecht of Thurston: “I am not leaving here with what we have now. How do you go home? We’re going to do what we need to do.”State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont: “I don’t think it’s enough, but I think a whole other picture that we have not talked about is economic development.”State Sen. Carol Blood of Bellevue: “My regret is that I’m not here next year, because I would keep fighting, but I don’t want to leave without doing something.”State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha: “It doesn’t have to be those three options. We can be as creative as we want.”<h2>‘We should do something special’</h2>Wayne has said if the current version of LB 34 is all the Legislature passes, it could have been done “over email” or a conference call. He and others have suggested going home if that’s what’s left on the table.Instead, his new ideas would expand LB 34, which currently would provide approximately 3% in new relief ($185 million), to providing 25% or 40% total relief on top of existing programs. If his proposals are not supported, he asked lawmakers to target existing tax credits to those who need it most.“The entire state of Nebraska is looking for us to do something at this point,” Wayne said. “We’re in a special session, we should do something special.”State Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard has also fought for what he sees as a “solution,” not just a “Band-aid on an amputation,” which is how he describes LB 34 and other plans pushed from the Revenue Committee.Erdman has encouraged lawmakers to embrace his EPIC Option Consumption Tax proposal, to eliminate property, income and sales taxes outright.<h2>A path forward, with caution</h2>Walz and Blood have urged caution and asked that lawmakers work with local governments, such as municipalities and counties, so services aren’t impacted and new unfunded mandates aren’t passed on.“There’s absolutely no way that we can solve the property tax problem if we don’t grow our state and bring in new revenue,” Walz said.Blood said that includes bumping up the local cap on annual property tax collections to the greater of 3% or inflation, instead of just 0% in times of deflation. She also criticized the Legislature for not embracing other revenue generators, such as creating a new income tax bracket.Much of the frustration built after LB 34 was drastically narrowed from an approximate 30% cut in property taxes to just 3% halfway through debate Tuesday. At that time, lead lawmakers pivoted to a “skinnied-down” plan with its “absolute minimum” components.Each of Wayne’s three plans would build upon the current LB 34 in the following way and would build upon one another in successive motion. Changing school funding was not part of any of the plans that Wayne distributed.“This may not be the answer, but I think it’s the first time that people can sit down and figure out what we’re doing,” Wayne said.<h2>Option 1 (a “better way to do the 3% new relief”)</h2>Owners of different property types would see a different percentage of available tax credits. Wayne said that would help differentiate “grandma down the street” from commercial property owners, businesses and out-of-state land owners:<ul>
 <li>“Owner-occupied” residential: 100% of applicable credit.</li><li>Agricultural land: 100% of applicable credit.</li><li>Residential rental: 95% of applicable credit.</li><li>Commercial property: 50% of applicable credit.</li>
 </ul>That option would also value residential property at a lower rate than actual market value, with one rate for owner-occupied housing and another for residential rental housing. That would require a constitutional amendment.<h2>Option 2 (a 25% reduction in property taxes)</h2>New tax credits to cover funding for the state’s 23 natural resources districts (about $95 million annually) would be created, and the state would reimburse county jails for operating and maintenance expenses. It would also have the state reduce assessed valuations and pay for the change in value. That would leave the state on the hook for:<ul>
 <li>Owner-occupied: 5% of assessed value.</li><li>Agricultural land: 27% of assessed value.</li><li>Residential rental: 5% of assessed value.</li><li>Commercial property: 0% of assessed value (no adjustment).</li>
 </ul>That option would also embrace LB 73 and LB 39, from McDonnell and State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha, respectively.McDonnell’s LB 73 would expand income eligibility to include adjustments by changes in the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index, which is greater than inflation in the Consumer Price Index.Kauth’s LB 39 would restore homestead exemption eligibility to some Nebraskans who qualified in the past three years but, because of rising valuations, became ineligible.With the expanded relief, Wayne would have the state increase “sin” taxes on six goods:<ul>
 <li>Cigarettes —&nbsp;$1 per pack of 20 (up from 64 cents).</li><li>Spirits —&nbsp;$5 per gallon (up from $3.75 per gallon).</li><li>E-cigarettes (vapes) — 30% wholesale (up from a bifurcated 5-cents per milliliter excise tax on disposable vape liquids and 10% wholesale on other electronic nicotine products).</li><li>Keno (lottery) —&nbsp;20% of gross proceeds (up from 2%).</li><li>Games of skill —&nbsp;20% of net operating revenue for each cash device (up from 5%).</li>
 </ul>New sales taxes would be added to 33 services, ending various exemptions on goods and services including tattoos, skin care services, lobbying work and chartered flights.A new sales tax exemption would be added on residential electricity.<h2>Option 3 (a 40% reduction in property taxes)</h2>Decreasing corporate and individual income tax bracket rates, by 2028, would be paused for one year to save an additional $250 million. Those rates would still reach 3.99% by 2029.The third option would also include LB 47, from Wayne, to remove the franchise tax on financial institutions and instead have them pay the corporate income tax. Candy and soft drinks would also be taxed under the plan.Renters would see additional relief with an income tax reduction up to $2,200, or the full amount of rent paid during the taxable year. That is similar to LB 740 in 2022, from State Sen. Wendy DeBoer of Omaha in 2022, which proposed a deduction of up to $3,000.The earned income tax credit would also be increased from 10% of the federal credit allowed, to 15%.

Term-limited Nebraska lawmakers mount what could be last push for more property tax relief

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The Hot Sheets: August 16th, 2024

SIDNEY, Neb. -&nbsp;Registration is open for Western Nebraska Community College's next Construction Trades program, an Entry-Level Plumbing course in Sidney starting on October 1.

The Entry-Level Plumbing course is intended for students interested in entering the plumbing industry. The program is designed to help students get their foot-in-the door as a helper or with a goal of being an plumbing apprentice in a 20-week timeframe.

The course is scheduled to complete on February 15, 2025, with classes occurring Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6-9 p.m.), and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Classes will take place at the WNCC Sidney Campus and at 832 11th Avenue in Sidney.

Tuition for the electrical course is $3,750. Financial aid is available through the Nebraska Career Scholarship and Community College Gap Funding for those who qualify.

Upon completion of the program, students will earn a National Center for Construction Education and Research certification.&nbsp;NCCER is a recognized leader in construction and maintenance curriculum.

To register for the course or for more information, contact Rob Conn, construction trades director at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:connr9@wncc.edu" target="_blank">connr9@wncc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 308.635.6733.

By WNCCSIDNEY, Neb. -&nbsp;Registration is open for Western Nebraska Community College's next Construction Trades program, an Entry-Level Plumbing course in Sidney starting on October 1.The Entry-Level Plumbing course is intended for students interested in entering the plumbing industry. The program is designed to help students get their foot-in-the door as a helper or with a goal of being an plumbing apprentice in a 20-week timeframe.The course is scheduled to complete on February 15, 2025, with classes occurring Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6-9 p.m.), and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Classes will take place at the WNCC Sidney Campus and at 832 11th Avenue in Sidney.Tuition for the electrical course is $3,750. Financial aid is available through the Nebraska Career Scholarship and Community College Gap Funding for those who qualify.Upon completion of the program, students will earn a National Center for Construction Education and Research certification.&nbsp;NCCER is a recognized leader in construction and maintenance curriculum.To register for the course or for more information, contact Rob Conn, construction trades director at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:connr9@wncc.edu" target="_blank">connr9@wncc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 308.635.6733.

WNCC Construction Trades offering Plumbing course in Sidney

(North Platte, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— A multi-agency effort led to the recovery of a missing juvenile and the arrest of two men on several charges in Thomas County.

Monday afternoon, NSP was notified that a stolen vehicle was believed to be traveling through Nebraska on Highway 83. The vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, had been stolen out of Colorado. Authorities in Colorado reported that a missing juvenile may be in danger traveling in the vehicle with two men.

Troopers, deputies from Thomas, Logan, and Lincoln Counties, as well as the Nebraska Brand Committee began searching for the vehicle. At approximately 3:10 p.m. Monday, the van was located on Highway 83, south of Thedford and a trooper performed a traffic stop. Deputies arrived on scene quickly to assist.

The trooper safely located a missing 13-year-old girl inside the van along with two men. The girl had been previously reported missing from South Dakota. Further investigation revealed that the men had also stolen a vehicle in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. That vehicle contained a rifle. The rifle was located by law enforcement on the side of Highway 83 and authorities believe it was thrown from the van as the trooper was approaching.

The two men were identified as Marquise Spotted Eagle, 20, and Datavion Taylor, 23, both of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They were placed under arrest for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, aiding and abetting, child endangerment, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Both men were lodged in Lincoln County Jail.&nbsp;

NSP is also working with authorities in Colorado and South Dakota on this investigation.

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 </figure>Cody ThomasNebraska State Patrol(North Platte, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— A multi-agency effort led to the recovery of a missing juvenile and the arrest of two men on several charges in Thomas County.Monday afternoon, NSP was notified that a stolen vehicle was believed to be traveling through Nebraska on Highway 83. The vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, had been stolen out of Colorado. Authorities in Colorado reported that a missing juvenile may be in danger traveling in the vehicle with two men.Troopers, deputies from Thomas, Logan, and Lincoln Counties, as well as the Nebraska Brand Committee began searching for the vehicle. At approximately 3:10 p.m. Monday, the van was located on Highway 83, south of Thedford and a trooper performed a traffic stop. Deputies arrived on scene quickly to assist.The trooper safely located a missing 13-year-old girl inside the van along with two men. The girl had been previously reported missing from South Dakota. Further investigation revealed that the men had also stolen a vehicle in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. That vehicle contained a rifle. The rifle was located by law enforcement on the side of Highway 83 and authorities believe it was thrown from the van as the trooper was approaching.<figure>
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 </figure>The two men were identified as Marquise Spotted Eagle, 20, and Datavion Taylor, 23, both of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They were placed under arrest for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, aiding and abetting, child endangerment, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Both men were lodged in Lincoln County Jail.&nbsp;NSP is also working with authorities in Colorado and South Dakota on this investigation.

Two Arrested, Missing Juvenile Recovered Safely in Thomas County   

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The Hot Sheets: August 15th, 2024

With the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt.

Doves are abundant statewide and, with generous bag limits, provide some excellent wing-shooting opportunities. Doves may be hunted statewide Sept. 1 – Oct. 30, 2024, with daily bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively. Bag and possession limits are for mourning, white-winged and Eurasian collared-doves in aggregate. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset.

Sunflowers, millet and wheat, which generally provide good food sources and dove hunting opportunities, were planted on numerous wildlife management areas earlier this year. For a listing of these “dove fields,” view the 2024 Dove Hunting Fact Sheet at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001914d45dc2d-68d4e5ae-b752-4fdc-b0f5-79ba38eb74ad-000000/YRVs6Dsb8ZgImvEfcZInV9ySwAFH3kb7je0CQTp2XEQ=366" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;on the “<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2Fhunt%2Fgame%2Fother-small-game%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001914d45dc2d-68d4e5ae-b752-4fdc-b0f5-79ba38eb74ad-000000/7mqOtnNNzCzioK7wlkTuU8h26wE1yTjwcnyvDJt6RvM=366" target="_blank">Other small game</a>” webpage.

Preseason scouting is recommended due to changing habitat conditions. All publicly accessible sites throughout the state – including federal, state, conservation partner and private lands enrolled in Game and Parks’ Open Fields and Waters Program – are displayed in the 2024-2025 Public Access Atlas, which can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2Fguides-maps%2Fpublic-access-atlas%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001914d45dc2d-68d4e5ae-b752-4fdc-b0f5-79ba38eb74ad-000000/oFPQ51zT2RshBJxbe5G0Bz3FOk0w1Fcujs-Bde_ibEI=366" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.org/PublicAccessAtlas</a>. Private lands throughout the state, where permission is required, also provide excellent hunting opportunities for doves.

Nebraska residents 16 years and older and all nonresidents are required to have a valid Nebraska small game hunting permit, habitat stamp and Harvest Information Program number. Federal and state migratory bird hunting stamps, or duck stamps, are not required to hunt doves. Shotgun plugs restricting it to no more than three shells also are required.

Hunters who harvest a dove with a leg band should contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.reportband.gov%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001914d45dc2d-68d4e5ae-b752-4fdc-b0f5-79ba38eb74ad-000000/WwMrCJN9FoSrqRRnzHShVDjCxzIOG3ou8f_tJUgUgNA=366" target="_blank">reportband.gov</a>. In addition, randomly selected hunters will be asked to save one wing from each dove during the first week of the season and mail them postage-free to the Service.

Eurasian collared-doves also may be harvested between Oct. 31, 2024, and Aug. 31, 2025, with bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively.

By Nebraska Game and ParksWith the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt.Doves are abundant statewide and, with generous bag limits, provide some excellent wing-shooting opportunities. Doves may be hunted statewide Sept. 1 – Oct. 30, 2024, with daily bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively. Bag and possession limits are for mourning, white-winged and Eurasian collared-doves in aggregate. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset.Sunflowers, millet and wheat, which generally provide good food sources and dove hunting opportunities, were planted on numerous wildlife management areas earlier this year. For a listing of these “dove fields,” view the 2024 Dove Hunting Fact Sheet at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001914d45dc2d-68d4e5ae-b752-4fdc-b0f5-79ba38eb74ad-000000/YRVs6Dsb8ZgImvEfcZInV9ySwAFH3kb7je0CQTp2XEQ=366" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;on the “<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2Fhunt%2Fgame%2Fother-small-game%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001914d45dc2d-68d4e5ae-b752-4fdc-b0f5-79ba38eb74ad-000000/7mqOtnNNzCzioK7wlkTuU8h26wE1yTjwcnyvDJt6RvM=366" target="_blank">Other small game</a>” webpage.Preseason scouting is recommended due to changing habitat conditions. All publicly accessible sites throughout the state – including federal, state, conservation partner and private lands enrolled in Game and Parks’ Open Fields and Waters Program – are displayed in the 2024-2025 Public Access Atlas, which can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2Fguides-maps%2Fpublic-access-atlas%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001914d45dc2d-68d4e5ae-b752-4fdc-b0f5-79ba38eb74ad-000000/oFPQ51zT2RshBJxbe5G0Bz3FOk0w1Fcujs-Bde_ibEI=366" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.org/PublicAccessAtlas</a>. Private lands throughout the state, where permission is required, also provide excellent hunting opportunities for doves.Nebraska residents 16 years and older and all nonresidents are required to have a valid Nebraska small game hunting permit, habitat stamp and Harvest Information Program number. Federal and state migratory bird hunting stamps, or duck stamps, are not required to hunt doves. Shotgun plugs restricting it to no more than three shells also are required.Hunters who harvest a dove with a leg band should contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.reportband.gov%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010001914d45dc2d-68d4e5ae-b752-4fdc-b0f5-79ba38eb74ad-000000/WwMrCJN9FoSrqRRnzHShVDjCxzIOG3ou8f_tJUgUgNA=366" target="_blank">reportband.gov</a>. In addition, randomly selected hunters will be asked to save one wing from each dove during the first week of the season and mail them postage-free to the Service.Eurasian collared-doves also may be harvested between Oct. 31, 2024, and Aug. 31, 2025, with bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively.

Dove hunting season opens soon

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 <figcaption>Bissanio Russell - Agg Assault By Strangulation Or Suffocation, Attempt Of A Class 4 Felony, Agg DV Assault/Cause Bodily Injury/Subsequent</figcaption>
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 <figcaption>Melanie Ocampo - Probation Violation x4, Fail To Appear (In County)</figcaption>
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 <figcaption>Artie Lowery - Fail To Appear (Out Of County) x3, Possess Controlled Substance, Contempt Of Court | Out Of County, Theft-RCV Stolen Property $5000+</figcaption>
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