The Vacation Bible School committee at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is on a mission to help save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive! Through the Red Cross Community Club Program, our club members, their families and friends have the chance to give hope to hospital patients.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That’s why we need your help! Our Redeemer will host a Red Cross blood drive on June 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 1400 East E Street, North Platte. Your support not only helps save lives, it can also help our club members. By hosting a blood drive that collects at least 30 pints, the Red Cross will reward the Vacation Bible School committee by giving funds - $10 per pint of blood collected - to benefit the program.

This year, Vacation Bible School will be July 14 through July 18 at the church from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. each night. The featured speaker each night is Jenny Williamson, an Arison Records recording artist. A meal will be provided and a limited number of t-shirts will be available for students. VBS is open to students ages pre-school through 6th&nbsp;grade. To register, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ourredeemer.life/" target="_blank">www.ourredeemer.life</a>

The need for blood is constant. Accident and burn victims, cancer patients and those living with sickle cell disease often rely on blood products for treatment. Make a difference and sign up to give blood today! To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code “ORLC”&nbsp;To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 16 years with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. High school students and other donors 18 years old or younger may also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Amanda WehnesAmerican Red CrossThe Vacation Bible School committee at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is on a mission to help save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive! Through the Red Cross Community Club Program, our club members, their families and friends have the chance to give hope to hospital patients.Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That’s why we need your help! Our Redeemer will host a Red Cross blood drive on June 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 1400 East E Street, North Platte. Your support not only helps save lives, it can also help our club members. By hosting a blood drive that collects at least 30 pints, the Red Cross will reward the Vacation Bible School committee by giving funds - $10 per pint of blood collected - to benefit the program.This year, Vacation Bible School will be July 14 through July 18 at the church from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. each night. The featured speaker each night is Jenny Williamson, an Arison Records recording artist. A meal will be provided and a limited number of t-shirts will be available for students. VBS is open to students ages pre-school through 6th&nbsp;grade. To register, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ourredeemer.life/" target="_blank">www.ourredeemer.life</a>The need for blood is constant. Accident and burn victims, cancer patients and those living with sickle cell disease often rely on blood products for treatment. Make a difference and sign up to give blood today! To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code “ORLC”&nbsp;To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 16 years with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. High school students and other donors 18 years old or younger may also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Red Cross blood drive scheduled for June 14 in North Platte

By Western Nebraska Community College

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -&nbsp;Recent Western Nebraska Community College graduate Jordon Underwood of Oshkosh was named a Distinguished Chapter Member by Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.

The awarded members are selected based on a student's embodiment of the Hallmarks of the Society through active participation in their chapter. It is awarded to students with exceptional leadership, scholarship service, and fellowship with their chapter and community. Only 30 students are recognized nationwide.

"It&nbsp;was a great honor I got the ability to receive a medallion for this award," Underwood said. "I was really thankful for friends, family, professors, and the PTK organization for this award."

In addition, he was also the recipient of the Board of Governors Award at the WNCC Student Award Ceremony in late April. This is the highest award conferred by WNCC, given to an outstanding graduating sophomore who best exemplifies the qualities of excellence in academics, leadership, and service to the college and the community.

During his time at WNCC and through his college project through PTK, Underwood spoke with students from area high schools about his experiences and the role that WNCC specifically played in his education.

"PTK and WNCC have made a big difference in my life," Underwood said. "I got the ability to meet new people and develop friendships that will last forever."

Underwood received his associates degree in May and plans to continue his education next fall at Chadron State College to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education.

For more than 90 years, Western Nebraska Community College has been educating residents of Nebraska's Panhandle. With campus locations in Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney, WNCC offers educational, training, and growth opportunities for students, partners, and community members throughout its 12-½ county service area.

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 </figure>SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -&nbsp;Recent Western Nebraska Community College graduate Jordon Underwood of Oshkosh was named a Distinguished Chapter Member by Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.The awarded members are selected based on a student's embodiment of the Hallmarks of the Society through active participation in their chapter. It is awarded to students with exceptional leadership, scholarship service, and fellowship with their chapter and community. Only 30 students are recognized nationwide."It&nbsp;was a great honor I got the ability to receive a medallion for this award," Underwood said. "I was really thankful for friends, family, professors, and the PTK organization for this award."In addition, he was also the recipient of the Board of Governors Award at the WNCC Student Award Ceremony in late April. This is the highest award conferred by WNCC, given to an outstanding graduating sophomore who best exemplifies the qualities of excellence in academics, leadership, and service to the college and the community.During his time at WNCC and through his college project through PTK, Underwood spoke with students from area high schools about his experiences and the role that WNCC specifically played in his education."PTK and WNCC have made a big difference in my life," Underwood said. "I got the ability to meet new people and develop friendships that will last forever."Underwood received his associates degree in May and plans to continue his education next fall at Chadron State College to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education.About Western Nebraska Community CollegeFor more than 90 years, Western Nebraska Community College has been educating residents of Nebraska's Panhandle. With campus locations in Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney, WNCC offers educational, training, and growth opportunities for students, partners, and community members throughout its 12-½ county service area.

WNCC grad Jordon Underwood wins PTK Distinguished Chapter Member Award

The Lincoln County 4-H Horse show was held Saturday, June 1 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. 4-H members from the area competed in several classes throughout the day.

Junior 1 – Champion: Noah Wawrzynkiewicz, Reserve: Landyn Miller

Junior 2 – Champion: Adelyn Sundstrom, Reserve: Gavin Gartrell

Intermediate – Champion: Ruby Uerling, Reserve: Rochelle Bradley

Senior – Champion: Sierra Cain, Reserve: Ashley Robertson

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 </figure>The Lincoln County 4-H Horse show was held Saturday, June 1 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. 4-H members from the area competed in several classes throughout the day.All-Around Results:Junior 1 – Champion: Noah Wawrzynkiewicz, Reserve: Landyn MillerJunior 2 – Champion: Adelyn Sundstrom, Reserve: Gavin GartrellIntermediate – Champion: Ruby Uerling, Reserve: Rochelle BradleySenior – Champion: Sierra Cain, Reserve: Ashley Robertson

Lincoln County 4-H horse show results

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

North Platte Post&nbsp; &nbsp;The North Platte City Council will meet tonight in a regular meeting.&nbsp; Below is tonight's agenda. To watch tonight's meeting,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CityOfNorthPlatte/featured">click here.</a>&nbsp;The meeting is at 5:30pm at the City Hall Council Chambers.<figure>
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06/04 North Platte City Council Meeting, Tonight's Agenda

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New&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8 total for year&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 42

Dundy County Sheriff's OfficeTraffic Stops:County - 17Benkelman - 3Haigler - 1Max - 0Parks - 0Total: 21Traffic Accidents:County - 2Benkelman - 2Haigler - 0Max - 0Parks - 0Total: 4Civil Process:County - 11Benkelman - 18Haigler - 1Max - 0Parks - 0Total: 30Arrest:County - 1Benkelman - 0Haigler - 0Max - 0Parks - 0Total: 1Calls for service - 75K9 activity&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; sniffs - 1K9 call for service out of countyInvestigationsNew&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8 total for year&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 42Other agency assist - 4vehicle inspections - 17Corner Calls - 0HHS Intake - 1Community Relations - 5Prisoners Housed - 0Prisoners (Current) - 1Prisoners Transports - 2

Dundy County Sheriff's Office Monthly Report - April 2024

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has confirmed a positive rabies case in an animal in the health district. The rabies exposure was from a skunk in Keith County, and only involved domestic animals. No human exposure occurred from this case.

“Even animals that may look friendly should be treated with caution if you are unfamiliar with them. Teaching your children about animal safety is extremely important to prevent any possible exposure to rabies,” explains Melissa Propp RN, Clinic Manager with SWNPHD.

In skunks as in other warm-blooded animals, rabies is a severe, rapidly progressing neurological disease. It spreads through saliva, most commonly through contact with an infected wild animal.

Rabies should be suspected in all animals that show a sudden change in behavior that is different from normal, such as animals normally active at night being seen during the day. Signs of rabies in animals may include any of the following:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rabies is a medical emergency. Any person with a suspected exposure should wash wounds immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention from a healthcare professional right away. Rabies is a deadly viral infection that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals if not treated quickly after an exposure.

The best method to prevent rabies exposure is to ensure that pets, livestock, and horses are protected against rabies with current vaccinations. Contact your local veterinarian, local healthcare provider or public health department regarding rabies vaccination, testing, and exposures.

For more information contact Melissa Propp, RN at 308-345-4223. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. You can follow SWNPHD on Facebook, TikTok, You Tube and Instagram or&nbsp;or view the website at www.swhealth.ne.gov which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.&nbsp;call 308-345-4223.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health DepartmentSouthwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has confirmed a positive rabies case in an animal in the health district. The rabies exposure was from a skunk in Keith County, and only involved domestic animals. No human exposure occurred from this case.“Even animals that may look friendly should be treated with caution if you are unfamiliar with them. Teaching your children about animal safety is extremely important to prevent any possible exposure to rabies,” explains Melissa Propp RN, Clinic Manager with SWNPHD.In skunks as in other warm-blooded animals, rabies is a severe, rapidly progressing neurological disease. It spreads through saliva, most commonly through contact with an infected wild animal.Rabies should be suspected in all animals that show a sudden change in behavior that is different from normal, such as animals normally active at night being seen during the day. Signs of rabies in animals may include any of the following:<ul>
 <li>Increased aggression</li><li>Odd behavior changes, nervousness, irritability</li><li>General sickness</li><li>Difficulty eating or drinking</li><li>Excessive drooling</li>
 </ul>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rabies is a medical emergency. Any person with a suspected exposure should wash wounds immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention from a healthcare professional right away. Rabies is a deadly viral infection that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals if not treated quickly after an exposure.The best method to prevent rabies exposure is to ensure that pets, livestock, and horses are protected against rabies with current vaccinations. Contact your local veterinarian, local healthcare provider or public health department regarding rabies vaccination, testing, and exposures.For more information contact Melissa Propp, RN at 308-345-4223. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. You can follow SWNPHD on Facebook, TikTok, You Tube and Instagram or&nbsp;or view the website at www.swhealth.ne.gov which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.&nbsp;call 308-345-4223.

Positive Rabies Case in Southwest Nebraska

Lexington, Neb. - A Lexington woman has been arrested for motor vehicle homicide after striking her partner early Sunday morning.&nbsp;

According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded to a traffic accident around 4:30am Sunday morning involving a pedestrian that was hit. The pedestrian was identified as 38-year-old Yuniesky Diaz Gomez, who was transported to Lexington Regional Hospital, with life threating injuries. Diaz Gomez succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital.&nbsp;

The driver was identified as 42-year-old Vilma Almanza Siles, who officials say was in a relationship with Diaz Gomes. Witnesses reported to officers that an argument was taking place between the two upon arrival home. Almanza Siles was attempting to leave the property when Diaz Gomez stepped in front of the vehicle to prevent her from leaving and was struck by the vehicle.&nbsp;

Almanza Siles has been arrested and is charged with Driving Under the Influence and Motor Vehicle Homicide.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy has been scheduled for later today.&nbsp;

North Platte Post&nbsp;Lexington, Neb. - A Lexington woman has been arrested for motor vehicle homicide after striking her partner early Sunday morning.&nbsp;According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded to a traffic accident around 4:30am Sunday morning involving a pedestrian that was hit. The pedestrian was identified as 38-year-old Yuniesky Diaz Gomez, who was transported to Lexington Regional Hospital, with life threating injuries. Diaz Gomez succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital.&nbsp;The driver was identified as 42-year-old Vilma Almanza Siles, who officials say was in a relationship with Diaz Gomes. Witnesses reported to officers that an argument was taking place between the two upon arrival home. Almanza Siles was attempting to leave the property when Diaz Gomez stepped in front of the vehicle to prevent her from leaving and was struck by the vehicle.&nbsp;Almanza Siles has been arrested and is charged with Driving Under the Influence and Motor Vehicle Homicide.&nbsp;&nbsp;The investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy has been scheduled for later today.&nbsp;

Lexington woman arrested for Motor Vehicle Homicide 

North Platte, Ne - The Tornado sirens began in North Platte just after 7pm on Sunday night. Reports began coming in via National Weather Service employees of 80mph winds just 2.5 miles south of North Platte, shortly after a report from the public in the same vicinity of a 97mph gust. Then... the power went out, according to Lincoln County Emergency Manager much of North Platte was without power for at least several minutes.

911 calls locally in North Platte were being diverted to Lexington dispatch because of outages.

Storms continued to move east as the evening went on. Developing Story.

North Platte, Ne - The Tornado sirens began in North Platte just after 7pm on Sunday night. Reports began coming in via National Weather Service employees of 80mph winds just 2.5 miles south of North Platte, shortly after a report from the public in the same vicinity of a 97mph gust. Then... the power went out, according to Lincoln County Emergency Manager much of North Platte was without power for at least several minutes.911 calls locally in North Platte were being diverted to Lexington dispatch because of outages.Storms continued to move east as the evening went on. Developing Story.<figure>
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Sunday night storms bring 90mph winds and damage to area

North Platte, Neb. - The Mid-Plains United Way is looking for teams to compete during its first ever tractor pull event on June 18th. Deadline to register is June 7th. The united way is also nearing the end of its campaign goal and is shy of their current goal.&nbsp;

Earlier in the week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Haven Smith, Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director about the tractor pull and the campaign goal. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - The Mid-Plains United Way is looking for teams to compete during its first ever tractor pull event on June 18th. Deadline to register is June 7th. The united way is also nearing the end of its campaign goal and is shy of their current goal.&nbsp;Earlier in the week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Haven Smith, Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director about the tractor pull and the campaign goal. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way looking for tractor pull teams, nearing end of campaign year" 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=yc7qk-162b414-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way looking for tractor pull teams, nearing end of campaign year

North Platte, Neb. - A community cleanup is being scheduled on June 8th, from 9:00am - 3:00pm to help clean up the north side of North Platte. Supplies will be provided at the event. Objectives for the event is too clean up Highway 38 corridor, from the Jeffers Viaduct to the North Platte River Bridge and Highway 30 from Wilson Ave. to Buffalo Bill Ave. Two roll-offs will be available for large items, but it's asked that no tires or appliances be throw into the roll offs.&nbsp;

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Aaron Edwards and Peyton Zeller about the upcoming clean up. To learn more, check out the podcast below, or click here to learn more.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - A community cleanup is being scheduled on June 8th, from 9:00am - 3:00pm to help clean up the north side of North Platte. Supplies will be provided at the event. Objectives for the event is too clean up Highway 38 corridor, from the Jeffers Viaduct to the North Platte River Bridge and Highway 30 from Wilson Ave. to Buffalo Bill Ave. Two roll-offs will be available for large items, but it's asked that no tires or appliances be throw into the roll offs.&nbsp;<figure>
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(Audio) North side community clean up event June 8th in North Platte

North Platte, Ne - The weather stayed south of North Platte Saturday night and the crowd was treated to a great night of races at the Lincoln County Raceway. The next racing in North Platte will be on June 28 with the Sandhills Shootout Summer Nationals when URSS Sprint Cars &amp; RMMRA Midgets and Dwarfs along with the local divistions will all put on a show on the Lincoln County Raceway dirt.

Below are the results from BST Promotions.

DIRTcar Late Models - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Joe Bellm 2-Don Geist 3-Denton Duncan 4-Bryan Molt 5-Kelly Yutterman 6-Kyle Hill 7-Chris Hoff

Modifieds - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Dave Pedersen 2-Ronnie Wallace 3-Dillon Schultz 4-Brandon Clough 5- Trevor Geist 6-Dewain Coleman 7-Tanner Clough 8-Ayden Steffens 9- Jacob Tobey 10-Troy Seidl 11-Tucker Stevens 12-Anthony Rhoades

Stockcars - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Joseph Cooper 2-Kyle Clough 3-Josh Weekley 4-Quinton Yutterman 5-Mike Earll 6-Layne Bellm 7-Jacob Wolsleben 8-Bryan Herrick 9-Kyle Brennan 10-Rick Maier 11-Russ Small(Jr) 12-Brian Shaw 13-Johnny Yutterman 14-David Murray 15-Robert Leonard 16-Austin Rhoades

IMCA Northern SportMod - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Troy Bayne 2-Joseph Cooper 3-Chad Dolan 4-Jacob Olmstead 5-Lane Heil 6-Hunter Smith 7-Kerry Jones 8-Frank Ogden 9-Chris O'Connor 10-Austin Johnson 11-Kendrick Chapman

Hobby Stocks - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Tyler Thompson 2-Dillon Thompson 3-Zach Olmstead 4-Paxton Stubbs 5-Brayden Hurley 6-Tanner Jones 7-Robbie Kosmacek 8-Rob Durfee 9-Chuck Ledbetter 10-Jim Moore 11-Mike Taylor 12-Colt Gibbs 13-Trent Matson 14-Tylan Lambertus

Compacts - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Rileigh Flohrs 2-Brock Leibhart 3-Carson Lange 4-Robert Clanton 5-Anthony Simants 6-Josh Lambertus&nbsp;

Warriors - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Jonus Aragon 2-JD Renfro 3-Briana Worthington 4-Brandon Eller 5-Julie Gordon 6-Joe Renfro 7-Johnathan Renfro 8-Frank Ogden&nbsp;

North Platte, Ne - The weather stayed south of North Platte Saturday night and the crowd was treated to a great night of races at the Lincoln County Raceway. The next racing in North Platte will be on June 28 with the Sandhills Shootout Summer Nationals when URSS Sprint Cars &amp; RMMRA Midgets and Dwarfs along with the local divistions will all put on a show on the Lincoln County Raceway dirt.Below are the results from BST Promotions.DIRTcar Late Models - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Joe Bellm 2-Don Geist 3-Denton Duncan 4-Bryan Molt 5-Kelly Yutterman 6-Kyle Hill 7-Chris HoffModifieds - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Dave Pedersen 2-Ronnie Wallace 3-Dillon Schultz 4-Brandon Clough 5- Trevor Geist 6-Dewain Coleman 7-Tanner Clough 8-Ayden Steffens 9- Jacob Tobey 10-Troy Seidl 11-Tucker Stevens 12-Anthony RhoadesStockcars - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Joseph Cooper 2-Kyle Clough 3-Josh Weekley 4-Quinton Yutterman 5-Mike Earll 6-Layne Bellm 7-Jacob Wolsleben 8-Bryan Herrick 9-Kyle Brennan 10-Rick Maier 11-Russ Small(Jr) 12-Brian Shaw 13-Johnny Yutterman 14-David Murray 15-Robert Leonard 16-Austin RhoadesIMCA Northern SportMod - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Troy Bayne 2-Joseph Cooper 3-Chad Dolan 4-Jacob Olmstead 5-Lane Heil 6-Hunter Smith 7-Kerry Jones 8-Frank Ogden 9-Chris O'Connor 10-Austin Johnson 11-Kendrick ChapmanHobby Stocks - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Tyler Thompson 2-Dillon Thompson 3-Zach Olmstead 4-Paxton Stubbs 5-Brayden Hurley 6-Tanner Jones 7-Robbie Kosmacek 8-Rob Durfee 9-Chuck Ledbetter 10-Jim Moore 11-Mike Taylor 12-Colt Gibbs 13-Trent Matson 14-Tylan LambertusCompacts - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Rileigh Flohrs 2-Brock Leibhart 3-Carson Lange 4-Robert Clanton 5-Anthony Simants 6-Josh Lambertus&nbsp;Warriors - A Feature 1 (Results): 1-Jonus Aragon 2-JD Renfro 3-Briana Worthington 4-Brandon Eller 5-Julie Gordon 6-Joe Renfro 7-Johnathan Renfro 8-Frank Ogden&nbsp;

Race Results from Lincoln County Raceway (Saturday, June 1)

TROY ROBERT LAWRENCE, 52, STRATTON AND SCOTT JASON EBERHARDT, 52, STRATTON

LANE DAYTON DANCER, 20, NORTH PLATTE AND GWENDOLEN KAY DAWN ALLEN, 18, NORTH PLATTE

TROY ROBERT LAWRENCE, 52, STRATTON AND SCOTT JASON EBERHARDT, 52, STRATTONLANE DAYTON DANCER, 20, NORTH PLATTE AND GWENDOLEN KAY DAWN ALLEN, 18, NORTH PLATTE

Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of May 27th)

Nebraska Department of Transportation

&nbsp;(Kearney, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Annual Snowplow Roadeo. The event, hosted by NDOT, took place in Kearney at the Nebraska Safety Center showcasing the exceptional skills and expertise of snowplow operators from across the state.


The Snowplow Roadeo is an annual event in which local competitions are held in each of NDOT’s eight districts. The top two teams from each district then advance to the state competition, where they compete for the chance to represent Nebraska at the national level. This year, the national competition will be held in late Sept. in Loveland, Colo.

After a competitive display of talent and precision, the top two teams were announced, ready to take on the national stage. The winners of the 2024 Annual Snowplow Roadeo are Chad Shaul and Tyrel Yager, from District 8 in Valentine. These teams have demonstrated their exceptional skills, dedication to safety, and commitment to ensuring safe and efficient winter road maintenance.

The Snowplow Roadeo not only celebrates the expertise of snowplow operators but also highlights the importance of their role in keeping Nebraska's roadways safe during the winter months. These skilled professionals work tirelessly to clear snow and ice, ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and minimizing potential hazards.

"I want to congratulate the winners of this year's Snowplow Roadeo," said Vicki Kramer, Director of the Nebraska Department of Transportation. "This event provides opportunity to test skill and showcase the level of sophistication it takes to keep our roads safe and open to those who use our roadways to travel to work, school and home. I appreciate the seriousness and the competitiveness, while also having a little fun, that was shown among the NDOT teams. We are proud to have such talented individuals representing Nebraska at the national competition."

The national competition in Loveland, Colo., will bring together the top snowplow operators from across the country. Competitors will face a series of challenging tasks designed to test their skills in various winter road maintenance scenarios. The event provides an opportunity for operators to learn from each other, exchange best practices, and showcase their expertise on a national platform.

NDOT remains committed to promoting excellence in winter road maintenance and ensuring the safety of Nebraska's residents and visitors. The Snowplow Roadeo serves as a reminder of the dedication and hard work put forth by snowplow operators, who play a vital role in keeping our roadways safe and accessible during inclement weather.

Nebraska Department of Transportation&nbsp;(Kearney, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Annual Snowplow Roadeo. The event, hosted by NDOT, took place in Kearney at the Nebraska Safety Center showcasing the exceptional skills and expertise of snowplow operators from across the state.
The Snowplow Roadeo is an annual event in which local competitions are held in each of NDOT’s eight districts. The top two teams from each district then advance to the state competition, where they compete for the chance to represent Nebraska at the national level. This year, the national competition will be held in late Sept. in Loveland, Colo.After a competitive display of talent and precision, the top two teams were announced, ready to take on the national stage. The winners of the 2024 Annual Snowplow Roadeo are Chad Shaul and Tyrel Yager, from District 8 in Valentine. These teams have demonstrated their exceptional skills, dedication to safety, and commitment to ensuring safe and efficient winter road maintenance.The Snowplow Roadeo not only celebrates the expertise of snowplow operators but also highlights the importance of their role in keeping Nebraska's roadways safe during the winter months. These skilled professionals work tirelessly to clear snow and ice, ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and minimizing potential hazards."I want to congratulate the winners of this year's Snowplow Roadeo," said Vicki Kramer, Director of the Nebraska Department of Transportation. "This event provides opportunity to test skill and showcase the level of sophistication it takes to keep our roads safe and open to those who use our roadways to travel to work, school and home. I appreciate the seriousness and the competitiveness, while also having a little fun, that was shown among the NDOT teams. We are proud to have such talented individuals representing Nebraska at the national competition."The national competition in Loveland, Colo., will bring together the top snowplow operators from across the country. Competitors will face a series of challenging tasks designed to test their skills in various winter road maintenance scenarios. The event provides an opportunity for operators to learn from each other, exchange best practices, and showcase their expertise on a national platform.NDOT remains committed to promoting excellence in winter road maintenance and ensuring the safety of Nebraska's residents and visitors. The Snowplow Roadeo serves as a reminder of the dedication and hard work put forth by snowplow operators, who play a vital role in keeping our roadways safe and accessible during inclement weather.

NDOT Announces Winners of the 2024 Annual Snowplow Roadeo

Hershey, Neb. - The Hershey Public Schools Educational Foundation is getting ready to tee off for their 2nd annual Hershey Public Schools Educational Foundation Golf Tournament. The event is June 8th at River's Edge Golf Course in North Platte with a 10:00am shot gun start.&nbsp;

It's $320 for a team of 4 and what's included is a meal, cart and golf. Prizes, raffles and mulligans can be purchased at the event. Proceeds from the tournament is used for the Hershey Public School Foundation that can be used for many different areas like scholarships, for teachers, etc.&nbsp;

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Askel Wiseman and Josh Connell about the upcoming golf tournament. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

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(Audio) Tee off for the second annual Hershey Public Schools Educational Foundation golf tournament

Kimball, Neb. - The city of Kimball announced that the Kimball pool will not open as originally scheduled due to ongoing repairs. The city says a time and date is still to be determined but opening day could be Mid-June but is subject to change.

Sandhills Post/Panhandle PostKimball, Neb. - The city of Kimball announced that the Kimball pool will not open as originally scheduled due to ongoing repairs. The city says a time and date is still to be determined but opening day could be Mid-June but is subject to change.

Kimball pool opening to be delayed

North Platte, Neb. - 4-H is America's largest youth development program across the United States that helps learn skills that will last a lifetime. The age requirement for 4-H is the ages of 8-18. There are many different categories that 4-H'ers can participate in during their time in the program including livestock projects which can feature many animals.&nbsp;

Sam Sachtjen, a student from Hershey High School, has experience showing off many different animals at the fair. He had two older brothers who were in 4-H, so Sachtjen has been around 4-H for a long time. Sachtjen, being one of the older 4-H participants, has gained many life lessons and created many memories while in 4-H.&nbsp;

Post News Director Canon Rath talked with 4-H'r Sam Sachtjen and 4-H Development Extension Educator Caitlyn Jacobson.&nbsp; If you would like to learn more on livestock projects and Sachtjen involvement with 4-H, check out the podcast above. To follow along on Facebook for more information about Lincoln, Logan or McPherson Counties 4-H, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h" target="_blank">click here</a>&nbsp;or for their website,&nbsp;<a href="https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/?fbclid=IwAR14YEAUI3fP9PwgydGtWvFLZyWMmc8p1vwQBk9gs8GkhzWK1THrQjZq3eI" target="_blank">click here.</a>&nbsp;

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(Audio) Hershey Sophomore Sam Sachtjen talks about his livestock projects! 

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Public Library is excited for their 5th year of one book for North Platte community read. The title reveals this year's book is taking place Saturday, June 1st at 1:00pm at the North Platte public library. There will be presentations and more.&nbsp;

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Anne Price about the event and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

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(Audio) One Book North Platte Community Read

North Platte, NE – Mayor Brandon Kelliher announced a significant decision regarding a possible Enhanced Employment Area (EEA) change at District 177. After thorough deliberations and consultations with various stakeholders, the changes to the EEA have been removed from the upcoming City Council agenda. REV Development, the District 177 development company, had planned to request an increase in the amount of funds that could be raised using the EEA if the City Council approved changes to the existing ordinance.&nbsp;

“After receiving input from several local subcontractors who have worked on the District 177 development and discussions with both the general contractors and the developer, I have decided to remove the Enhanced Employment Area discussion from the City Council agenda,” stated Mayor Kelliher.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mayor Kelliher emphasized the importance of collaboration and open communication in ensuring the success of all development activities in the community.&nbsp; "The EEA ordinance changes may return to the City Council agenda only after District 177 developers largely resolve the financial disputes," Kelliher added. This approach aims to ensure that financial issues are addressed satisfactorily before further council action is considered, thereby protecting the interests of local subcontractors and the broader community.&nbsp;

“I am opposed to the idea that city government should become involved in the day-to-day transactions of private businesses however in this case city council is able to assist local businesses by creating the opportunity to clear up the financial issues,” Kelliher stated.&nbsp;

Mayor Kelliher extends his gratitude to the local subcontractors, general contractors, and developers for their ongoing contributions and input. Their feedback has been invaluable in making informed decisions that align with the best interests of North Platte’s residents and businesses.&nbsp;

North Platte, NE – Mayor Brandon Kelliher announced a significant decision regarding a possible Enhanced Employment Area (EEA) change at District 177. After thorough deliberations and consultations with various stakeholders, the changes to the EEA have been removed from the upcoming City Council agenda. REV Development, the District 177 development company, had planned to request an increase in the amount of funds that could be raised using the EEA if the City Council approved changes to the existing ordinance.&nbsp;“After receiving input from several local subcontractors who have worked on the District 177 development and discussions with both the general contractors and the developer, I have decided to remove the Enhanced Employment Area discussion from the City Council agenda,” stated Mayor Kelliher.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mayor Kelliher emphasized the importance of collaboration and open communication in ensuring the success of all development activities in the community.&nbsp; "The EEA ordinance changes may return to the City Council agenda only after District 177 developers largely resolve the financial disputes," Kelliher added. This approach aims to ensure that financial issues are addressed satisfactorily before further council action is considered, thereby protecting the interests of local subcontractors and the broader community.&nbsp;“I am opposed to the idea that city government should become involved in the day-to-day transactions of private businesses however in this case city council is able to assist local businesses by creating the opportunity to clear up the financial issues,” Kelliher stated.&nbsp;Mayor Kelliher extends his gratitude to the local subcontractors, general contractors, and developers for their ongoing contributions and input. Their feedback has been invaluable in making informed decisions that align with the best interests of North Platte’s residents and businesses.&nbsp;

Mayor Brandon Kelliher Announces Decision to Remove Enhanced Employment Area (EEA) from City Council Agenda

We are incredibly relieved to share that Patricia Eichhorn, who was reported missing on May 28, 2024, has been found safe. 

 She was located dehydrated but otherwise in good health and is currently receiving the medical care she needs. We expect her to make a full recovery. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the search and rescue mission. Your support and efforts have been invaluable. 

Special thanks to the citizens of Alliance who aided in the search, the businesses that helped comb through security footage, and our brothers and sisters with the Nebraska State Patrol and the Box Butte County Sheriff's Office.

Thanks to the NSP Airwing for coming out and assisting. Thanks to the NSP Drone Operators helping us cover large amounts of ground during the day and nighttime. We also extend our gratitude to our dispatchers and officers who put in all of their hard work in the past 48 hours to ensure a successful recovery.

Special shoutout to #483 Trooper Garfio for checking the area surrounding Alliance and discovering our missing person. We love you buddy!

At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for Patricia and her family as they focus on her recovery.

Thank you, Alliance, for your support and understanding.



By Alliance Police DepartmentWe are incredibly relieved to share that Patricia Eichhorn, who was reported missing on May 28, 2024, has been found safe. She was located dehydrated but otherwise in good health and is currently receiving the medical care she needs. We expect her to make a full recovery. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the search and rescue mission. Your support and efforts have been invaluable. Special thanks to the citizens of Alliance who aided in the search, the businesses that helped comb through security footage, and our brothers and sisters with the Nebraska State Patrol and the Box Butte County Sheriff's Office.Thanks to the NSP Airwing for coming out and assisting. Thanks to the NSP Drone Operators helping us cover large amounts of ground during the day and nighttime. We also extend our gratitude to our dispatchers and officers who put in all of their hard work in the past 48 hours to ensure a successful recovery.Special shoutout to #483 Trooper Garfio for checking the area surrounding Alliance and discovering our missing person. We love you buddy!At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for Patricia and her family as they focus on her recovery.Thank you, Alliance, for your support and understanding.

APD: Missing Alliance woman found 

A total of 135 students qualified for the Mid-Plains Community College Dean’s List during the 2024 spring semester.

To make the list, students had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours of college-level courses and maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 – 3.89 on a 4.0 scale.

Culbertson – Austin Haddix, Landon Tines, Kole Warren

Hershey – Jordyn Messersmith, Annah Wareham

Imperial – Lili Marquez, Jensen Olsen, Grisleydi Ortega

McCook – Erik Ahrens, Caylin Barnett, Dylan Harvie, Tori Honn, Nevayah Hust, Jadon Karp, Jacob Kerns, Nathan Lytle, Faith Macfee, Dalton Miller, Graci Nelson, Tesa Nelson, Sara Peterson, Chris Reichert, Lainey Schmidt, Harper Stevens, Addyson Uerling, Cali Vlasin, Robi Winder

North Platte – Micah Anderson, Robert Avery, Seth Brown, Nolan Burrell, Kaylee Carlson, Dalton Clark, Kaden Cooper, Megan Creager, David Cudzilo, Emily Epp, Isaiah Estrada, Cayden Eyten, Dorian Goff, Ignacio Jimenez, Caitlin Johnson, Monica Lane, Jaycee Lehr, Quade Lowe, Jade Luther, Isabella Martinez, Elizabeth Nielsen, Elio Nila, Juliana Ortiz, Jack Raby, Abel Ramos, Mandi Schimek, Ainsley Schroder, Teana Thompson, Billy Tolstedt, Kadan Wright

Ogallala – Rylan Burns, Sierra Houser, Sydney Ribera, Dalton Simmerman, Logan Stephens

Sutherland – Hoyt Dancer, Taylor Dorram, Lauren Haddow, Conner Hogan

Sterling – Blake Feather, Mason Gertner

Thornton – Zeke Minic, Eli Schaeffer, Audra Vine

San Antonio –&nbsp;Nancy Martinez-Sanchez

Andrew Brown, William Edwards, Natalie Harmata, Joshua Jedretich

A total of 135 students qualified for the Mid-Plains Community College Dean’s List during the 2024 spring semester.To make the list, students had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours of college-level courses and maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 – 3.89 on a 4.0 scale.NebraskaAlliance – Taytom TimbersArcadia – Kristi CasperArnold – Hailey MyersAtkinson ­– EmiLee WalnoferBrady – Zada Earll, Cooper FranzenBroken Bow – Mary-Jean SherbenautBrule – AJ OrthCallaway – Timothy WoodCambridge – Gunner ShiffletCulbertson – Austin Haddix, Landon Tines, Kole WarrenDalton – Kaylee JohnsonGering – Brylee DeanGothenburg ­– Millie FoleyGreeley – Vanessa WoodHarrison – Tucker MonroeHemingford – Jett EggersHershey – Jordyn Messersmith, Annah WarehamImperial – Lili Marquez, Jensen Olsen, Grisleydi OrtegaIndianola – Dylan RuckerJohnstown – Briley NaprstekLaVista – Luke BiesLincoln – Hudson SundermannMaxwell – Dominic WittstruckMaywood – Ridge HastingsMcCook – Erik Ahrens, Caylin Barnett, Dylan Harvie, Tori Honn, Nevayah Hust, Jadon Karp, Jacob Kerns, Nathan Lytle, Faith Macfee, Dalton Miller, Graci Nelson, Tesa Nelson, Sara Peterson, Chris Reichert, Lainey Schmidt, Harper Stevens, Addyson Uerling, Cali Vlasin, Robi WinderNorth Platte – Micah Anderson, Robert Avery, Seth Brown, Nolan Burrell, Kaylee Carlson, Dalton Clark, Kaden Cooper, Megan Creager, David Cudzilo, Emily Epp, Isaiah Estrada, Cayden Eyten, Dorian Goff, Ignacio Jimenez, Caitlin Johnson, Monica Lane, Jaycee Lehr, Quade Lowe, Jade Luther, Isabella Martinez, Elizabeth Nielsen, Elio Nila, Juliana Ortiz, Jack Raby, Abel Ramos, Mandi Schimek, Ainsley Schroder, Teana Thompson, Billy Tolstedt, Kadan WrightOgallala – Rylan Burns, Sierra Houser, Sydney Ribera, Dalton Simmerman, Logan StephensOmaha – Wrigley StrongPaxton – Dustin ClappScotia – Bo PokornyScottsbluff – Treyten YorkSeneca – Whitney JenningsSidney – Thomas WilburStapleton – Talli MartinStratton – Kylee McLainSutherland – Hoyt Dancer, Taylor Dorram, Lauren Haddow, Conner HoganValentine – Kenneth ShelbournArizonaPage – Miakoda WhitehorseCaliforniaOakland – Yareli Aguas MendozaColoradoColorado Springs – Rebecca DunnDenver – Nariah GoldenFleming – Lexi SchaeferFort Lupton – Barrett SchliekerFrederick – Joseph VillaniJulesburg – Collin CasadyLamar – Fernanda Merancio ParedesNew Raymer – Emily JohnsonSterling – Blake Feather, Mason GertnerThornton – Zeke Minic, Eli Schaeffer, Audra VineWalsh – Kevin RodriguezWestminster – Aiden JohnsonGeorgiaBlairsville – Grayson PayneIdahoKamiah – Ethan BrousseauNampa – Colby KecklerMinnesotaCrystal – Michael CooperNorth DakotaBowman – DJ MartianTexasMidland –&nbsp;Dax PattonSan Antonio –&nbsp;Nancy Martinez-SanchezUtahRichfield –&nbsp;Aubrey GrantWyomingRiverton – Blake DaleAustraliaAndrew Brown, William Edwards, Natalie Harmata, Joshua JedretichBoliviaRomina MartinezCanadaAngela Banzet, Leif FriedrichDenmarkSuzan Sisman&nbsp;New ZealandThabo ManyereSpainNoa Iglesias ChordaSwedenEbba ZalamansUnited KingdomBryan Akanmu

MPCC releases spring Dean’s List

A total of 104 students qualified for the President’s List during the 2024 spring semester at Mid-Plains Community College.

To make the list, each student had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours in college-level courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

Broken Bow – Skylar Benjamin, Alexandria Morris

Culbertson – Ariana Pierson, Lindsey Rippen

Gothenburg – Rayden Bihlmaier, Logan Cashman

Hershey – Landon Hart, Abby Hassett, Kaitlyn Hendricks

Imperial – Alejandra Castillo, Julian Juarez Gamboa

McCook – Emma Cushman Cabrera, Jett Gillen, Brandon Pike

North Platte – Ellie Blakely, Isabella Bonomo, Carrie Davis, Austin Elsen, Lauren Franklin, Kenneth Gann, Gracie Halouska, Sydney Hatch, Kristine Henningsen, Patrick Horton, Enlai Hou, Rachel Jarecke, Jonathon Keneipp, Evelyn Kittle, Nick Marchlewski, Natasha Martinez, Minnie McKenney, Lily Mixer, Faith Morris, Theran Nitsch, Gracie Persinger, Danny Phillips, Elli Prince, David Rinke, Meara Roberts, Sam Shultz, Elizabeth Sitorius-Johnson, Kinley Stine, Andrew Tejral, Anja Tejral, Jamie Tobey, Kendyl Valentine, Chloe Walchesky, Emily Ward, Lily Zheng

Ogallala – Jill Jones, Jace Richter&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sargent – Madison Anderson, Kathryn Folkers, Elsie Ottun

Venango – Amanda Borges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ellensburg – Davis Glover, Troy Kendall

Anna Elliott, Sadie Kahl, Michael Quick, Jason Serafinchon, Maddox Shaver, Kaylee Smith, Bradley Stoner

Carlota Aliaga Alonso, Hanne Alvarez Verdaguer

A total of 104 students qualified for the President’s List during the 2024 spring semester at Mid-Plains Community College.To make the list, each student had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours in college-level courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or greater on a 4.0 scale.NebraskaBig Springs – Claudia RhoadesBrady – Dylan HamiltonBroken Bow – Skylar Benjamin, Alexandria MorrisBrule – Rylee EstradaCambridge – Aidan GundersonCulbertson – Ariana Pierson, Lindsey RippenDavid City – Kennen RobinsonElsie – Denay PelsterGothenburg – Rayden Bihlmaier, Logan CashmanHalsey – Lori WarrenHayes Center – Kyler CoxHershey – Landon Hart, Abby Hassett, Kaitlyn HendricksImperial – Alejandra Castillo, Julian Juarez GamboaLewellen – Mary HaukLincoln – Jackson FinderMcCook – Emma Cushman Cabrera, Jett Gillen, Brandon PikeNorth Platte – Ellie Blakely, Isabella Bonomo, Carrie Davis, Austin Elsen, Lauren Franklin, Kenneth Gann, Gracie Halouska, Sydney Hatch, Kristine Henningsen, Patrick Horton, Enlai Hou, Rachel Jarecke, Jonathon Keneipp, Evelyn Kittle, Nick Marchlewski, Natasha Martinez, Minnie McKenney, Lily Mixer, Faith Morris, Theran Nitsch, Gracie Persinger, Danny Phillips, Elli Prince, David Rinke, Meara Roberts, Sam Shultz, Elizabeth Sitorius-Johnson, Kinley Stine, Andrew Tejral, Anja Tejral, Jamie Tobey, Kendyl Valentine, Chloe Walchesky, Emily Ward, Lily ZhengOgallala – Jill Jones, Jace Richter&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Omaha – Sam Lootens, Jackson YeagerSargent – Madison Anderson, Kathryn Folkers, Elsie OttunSeward – Miriam VoehlStapleton – Cole KramerThedford – Connor BurnsTrenton – Jack McArthur, Drew ScottTryon – John HallerValentine – Jessa KlabenesVenango – Amanda Borges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Waverly – Jaelyn DickeColoradoHighlands Ranch –&nbsp;Kalyn JacksonJulesburg –&nbsp;Gavin BlochowitzLoveland – Jordan DuzenackThornton – Blake BenalloHawaiiHaiku – Koby JacobsonHoʻolehua – Kahiwa AugustiroIowaBurlington – Bryce BaezKansasHoxie – Campbell LowryOregonBend – Samuel PykeSisters – Anna WestburgPennsylvaniaLancaster – Dakota PataWashingtonChattaroy – Samantha RigglesEllensburg – Davis Glover, Troy KendallWyomingRiverton – Nathan HutchisonTorrington – Reece HalleyArgentinaJuan ZanguituAustraliaLachlan Jones, Jake QuinlivanCanadaAnna Elliott, Sadie Kahl, Michael Quick, Jason Serafinchon, Maddox Shaver, Kaylee Smith, Bradley StonerItalyGreta BologniniSpainCarlota Aliaga Alonso, Hanne Alvarez Verdaguer

MPCC announces spring President’s List

North Platte, Neb. - It's that time of year for the Grape and Sizzle Fundraiser/Dinner event to take place in North Platte. The event is June 7th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm at Venue 304 in North Platte. There will be a live auction, silent auction, a delicious dinner and more. Tickets for the event can be purchased <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grape-sizzle-tickets-849415032227?aff=oddtdtcreator">here.</a>

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Tracy Olson and Amanda White about the upcoming event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

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 </figure>North Platte PostNorth Platte, Neb. - It's that time of year for the Grape and Sizzle Fundraiser/Dinner event to take place in North Platte. The event is June 7th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm at Venue 304 in North Platte. There will be a live auction, silent auction, a delicious dinner and more. Tickets for the event can be purchased <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grape-sizzle-tickets-849415032227?aff=oddtdtcreator">here.</a>Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Tracy Olson and Amanda White about the upcoming event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.<div><iframe title="Grape and Sizzle Fundrasier event set for June 7th" 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=mjrau-16288a9-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>

Grape and Sizzle Fundrasier event set for June 7th

Hemophilus Influenza B, also known as HIB, can be a very serious disease for children younger than 5 or people 65 years and older. Although influenza is in the name, this virus is not related to the respiratory influenza virus or flu. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to learn about vaccine-preventable diseases like HIB that used to affect many children in our communities.

Symptoms of HIB vary based on the type of infection but the most common are fever, chills, excessive tiredness, headaches, and muscle aches.

HIB is spread by direct contact with someone who has the disease, usually through coughing or sneezing. Some people who have this virus in their nose or throats can still spread the disease even if they are not feeling sick.

Some HIB infections are mild, like ear infections, while other times the infection may be more severe and lead to serious illness such as pneumonia (lung infection), blood infections, or meningitis (swelling of the brain and spinal cord).

Contact your medical provider right away if you or your child has chest pain, shortness of breath, poor feeding, abnormal reflexes, slowness, inactivity, or confusion.

“HIB is a potentially serious infection that can be prevented with vaccines,” states Melissa Propp RN, Clinic Manager at SWNPHD. “HIB shots are given to babies during their Well Child checkups with their doctor. Staying up to date on the recommended vaccines is important for helping to protect your child’s health.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) children need vaccines for HIB at 2, 4 and 6 months with a booster dose at 12 to 15 months of age.

For more information on HIB or other vaccines, call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223. 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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.swhealth.ne.gov/" target="_blank">swhealth.ne.gov</a>&nbsp;which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health DepartmentHemophilus Influenza B, also known as HIB, can be a very serious disease for children younger than 5 or people 65 years and older. Although influenza is in the name, this virus is not related to the respiratory influenza virus or flu. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to learn about vaccine-preventable diseases like HIB that used to affect many children in our communities.Symptoms of HIB vary based on the type of infection but the most common are fever, chills, excessive tiredness, headaches, and muscle aches.HIB is spread by direct contact with someone who has the disease, usually through coughing or sneezing. Some people who have this virus in their nose or throats can still spread the disease even if they are not feeling sick.Some HIB infections are mild, like ear infections, while other times the infection may be more severe and lead to serious illness such as pneumonia (lung infection), blood infections, or meningitis (swelling of the brain and spinal cord).Contact your medical provider right away if you or your child has chest pain, shortness of breath, poor feeding, abnormal reflexes, slowness, inactivity, or confusion.“HIB is a potentially serious infection that can be prevented with vaccines,” states Melissa Propp RN, Clinic Manager at SWNPHD. “HIB shots are given to babies during their Well Child checkups with their doctor. Staying up to date on the recommended vaccines is important for helping to protect your child’s health.”According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) children need vaccines for HIB at 2, 4 and 6 months with a booster dose at 12 to 15 months of age.For more information on HIB or other vaccines, call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223. 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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.swhealth.ne.gov/" target="_blank">swhealth.ne.gov</a>&nbsp;which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.

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Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages you to check your blood pressure regularly to know your risk for health problems. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause health problems if it stays high for a long time.

“You can beat high blood pressure,” states Lori Rowley RN, Public Health Nurse for SWNPHD. “Knowing your risk and following a good plan will go a long way toward lowering your chances of having a serious problem like a heart attack or stroke.” Earlier and better treatment of high blood pressure has helped lower death rates from heart disease in the United States, although heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the US and in Nebraska.

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. In most cases, damage done from high blood pressure (HBP) occurs slowly over time. High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it. Left undetected or uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to serious health issues such as:

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Heart attack — High blood pressure damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stroke — High blood pressure can cause blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the brain to become blocked or burst.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Heart failure — The increased workload from high blood pressure can cause the heart to enlarge and fail to supply blood to the body.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kidney disease — High blood pressure can damage the arteries around the kidneys and interfere with their ability to filter blood effectively.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vision loss — High blood pressure can strain or damage blood vessels in the eyes.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sexual dysfunction — High blood pressure can lead to erectile dysfunction in men and may contribute to lower libido in women.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Angina — Over time, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease. Angina, or chest pain, is a common symptom.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Peripheral artery disease (PAD) — High blood pressure can lead to narrowed arteries in the legs, arms, stomach, and head, causing pain or fatigue.

The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure tested. All adults should check their blood pressure every few years, and people over 40 should start checking it at least once a year. Understanding the numbers in your test results is important. You can learn what healthy numbers look like, as recommended by the American Heart Association. Following are the healthy and unhealthy blood pressure ranges:

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 1

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 2

<a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings/hypertensive-crisis-when-you-should-call-911-for-high-blood-pressure" target="_blank">HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS</a>&nbsp;

(Consult your doctor immediately)

If you have high blood pressure, there are many things you can do about it. Educate yourself about high blood pressure and learn how to monitor your blood pressure at home. Work with your healthcare provider to come up with a plan that works for you. Your plan may include getting more exercise, eating healthy foods, limiting salt, and managing stress. Your doctor may also prescribe medicine to help get your blood pressure numbers into a healthy range.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. The website swhealth.ne.gov contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.&nbsp; You can also follow SWNPHD on Facebook, TikTok, You Tube and Instagram. SWNPHD can be reached by calling 308-345-4223.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health DepartmentSouthwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages you to check your blood pressure regularly to know your risk for health problems. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause health problems if it stays high for a long time.“You can beat high blood pressure,” states Lori Rowley RN, Public Health Nurse for SWNPHD. “Knowing your risk and following a good plan will go a long way toward lowering your chances of having a serious problem like a heart attack or stroke.” Earlier and better treatment of high blood pressure has helped lower death rates from heart disease in the United States, although heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the US and in Nebraska.Know the RisksHypertension, also called high blood pressure, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. In most cases, damage done from high blood pressure (HBP) occurs slowly over time. High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it. Left undetected or uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to serious health issues such as:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Heart attack — High blood pressure damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stroke — High blood pressure can cause blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the brain to become blocked or burst.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Heart failure — The increased workload from high blood pressure can cause the heart to enlarge and fail to supply blood to the body.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kidney disease — High blood pressure can damage the arteries around the kidneys and interfere with their ability to filter blood effectively.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vision loss — High blood pressure can strain or damage blood vessels in the eyes.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sexual dysfunction — High blood pressure can lead to erectile dysfunction in men and may contribute to lower libido in women.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Angina — Over time, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease. Angina, or chest pain, is a common symptom.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Peripheral artery disease (PAD) — High blood pressure can lead to narrowed arteries in the legs, arms, stomach, and head, causing pain or fatigue.Know Your NumbersThe only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure tested. All adults should check their blood pressure every few years, and people over 40 should start checking it at least once a year. Understanding the numbers in your test results is important. You can learn what healthy numbers look like, as recommended by the American Heart Association. Following are the healthy and unhealthy blood pressure ranges:BLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORYSYSTOLIC(top number)DIASTOLIC(bottom number)NORMALLESS THAN 120andLESS THAN 80ELEVATED120 – 129andLESS THAN 80HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 1130 – 139or80 – 89HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 2140 OR HIGHERor90 OR HIGHER<a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings/hypertensive-crisis-when-you-should-call-911-for-high-blood-pressure" target="_blank">HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS</a>&nbsp;(Consult your doctor immediately)HIGHER THAN 180and/orHIGHER THAN 120Know Your PlanIf you have high blood pressure, there are many things you can do about it. Educate yourself about high blood pressure and learn how to monitor your blood pressure at home. Work with your healthcare provider to come up with a plan that works for you. Your plan may include getting more exercise, eating healthy foods, limiting salt, and managing stress. Your doctor may also prescribe medicine to help get your blood pressure numbers into a healthy range.Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. The website swhealth.ne.gov contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.&nbsp; You can also follow SWNPHD on Facebook, TikTok, You Tube and Instagram. SWNPHD can be reached by calling 308-345-4223.

 You Can Beat High Blood Pressure

***Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Bill Shepard, the pilot of the aircraft.

North Platte, Neb. - A 1945 TMB Avenger Torpedo Bomber is hanging out at North Platte Regional Airport needing repairs before flying back home to Colorado.&nbsp;

The plane which is a part of the Commemorative Air Force Rocky Mountain Wing based out of Grand Junction, Colorado was flying back to its home base after an air show in Peru, Illinois when it made a quick stop in North Platte to refuel. During the service inspection, crews quickly found an issue with the magneto, and it needed to be replaced before takeoff.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The airplane magneto is described in a simple way as an ignition system. "An airplane needs two magnetos. on the left and right side and we need both to fly across the mountains," said Bill Shepard, the pilot of the plane. "For safety purposes, the left side of our magneto system has gone out on the fritz, and we air awaiting a new replacement part to have a field repair done."&nbsp;

The part is being flown into North Platte and crews will be working on getting the part replaced on the aircraft and Shepard says hopefully have the plane ready to take off around noon on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is an organization that restores and flies old aircraft to educate current and future generations. The organization is based out of Dallas, Texas. "We have 178 aircraft across the country in 25 states and 78 units," said Shepard.&nbsp;

The Rocky Mountain Wing, based in Grand Junction, Colorado, has this aircraft and a 1946 J3 Cub. If you would like to learn more about the CAF Rocky Mountain Wing, <a href="https://www.rockymountainwingcaf.org/">click here.&nbsp;</a>

The&nbsp;TMB Avenger Torpedo Bomber will be on display for public viewing until 5:00pm Thursday. It's free to view and the crew of the plane will be around to chat about the aircraft or answer questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte has treated the crew extremely well. "The North Platte Aviation Community has been great and came to our rescue."&nbsp;

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 </figure><div><iframe title="TMB Avenger Torpedo Bomber interview with Bill Shepard" 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=3u45y-16287c7-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>***Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Bill Shepard, the pilot of the aircraft.North Platte Post&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - A 1945 TMB Avenger Torpedo Bomber is hanging out at North Platte Regional Airport needing repairs before flying back home to Colorado.&nbsp;The plane which is a part of the Commemorative Air Force Rocky Mountain Wing based out of Grand Junction, Colorado was flying back to its home base after an air show in Peru, Illinois when it made a quick stop in North Platte to refuel. During the service inspection, crews quickly found an issue with the magneto, and it needed to be replaced before takeoff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The airplane magneto is described in a simple way as an ignition system. "An airplane needs two magnetos. on the left and right side and we need both to fly across the mountains," said Bill Shepard, the pilot of the plane. "For safety purposes, the left side of our magneto system has gone out on the fritz, and we air awaiting a new replacement part to have a field repair done."&nbsp;The part is being flown into North Platte and crews will be working on getting the part replaced on the aircraft and Shepard says hopefully have the plane ready to take off around noon on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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