&nbsp;To&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;water&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;safety,&nbsp;Nebraska’s&nbsp;Natural&nbsp;Resources Districts (NRDs) and other sponsors continue a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on several dam assessments across the state.

&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;18&nbsp;floodwater&nbsp;reduction&nbsp;dam&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;were&nbsp;completed&nbsp;with&nbsp;seven&nbsp;NRDs&nbsp;–&nbsp;Lower Big Blue, Lower Elkhorn, Lower Platte South, Nemaha, North Platte, Papio-Missouri River, and Upper Niobrara White. The cities of Bayard, Plattsmouth, Gordon, and the Pathfinder and Farmers Irrigation Districts were also joint local partners.

Dam assessments are detailed inspections that analyze the current hazard classification, determine if the dam meets current design standards and evaluate if any deficiencies are present. In some cases, corrective actions may be listed to address deficiencies or to meet design&nbsp;standards.&nbsp;Dam&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;are&nbsp;funded&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;NRCS&nbsp;Watershed&nbsp;Rehabilitation Program, which was authorized in 1981.

“NRCS is pleased to provide technical and financial assistance to partners like NRDs, communities and others for addressing dam safety,” said Nebraska State Conservationist Rob Lawson. “Our&nbsp;purpose&nbsp;is&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;local&nbsp;sponsors&nbsp;identify&nbsp;any&nbsp;needed&nbsp;improvements&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;long-term structural integrity.”

NRCS’s first focus is to complete assessments on dams that provide flood protection upstream of&nbsp;towns&nbsp;and&nbsp;cities.&nbsp;Because&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;location,&nbsp;these&nbsp;structures&nbsp;are&nbsp;classified as&nbsp;“high&nbsp;hazard”&nbsp;by the state of Nebraska and thus receive top priority for review.

“Local sponsors&nbsp;have done a&nbsp;great job operating&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;dams over&nbsp;the&nbsp;years; however, repairs&nbsp;or&nbsp;alterations&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;needed&nbsp;as&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;ages,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;NRCS&nbsp;Dam&nbsp;Safety&nbsp;Engineer Bob Sullivan. “Many of these structures were built 40 to 60 years ago.”

On&nbsp;behalf&nbsp;of&nbsp;participating&nbsp;NRDs,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Nebraska&nbsp;Association&nbsp;of&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;Districts&nbsp;(NARD) coordinates the dam assessments with NRCS and contracted with local engineering firms including JEO Consulting Group and Houston Engineering.

“We appreciate the excellent work of the NARD to coordinate these assessments with NRDs,” Lawson said. “This is a great example of federal, state, and local entities working together to accomplish mutual goals.”

“Completing&nbsp;these assessments&nbsp;is the&nbsp;first&nbsp;step in&nbsp;securing&nbsp;additional&nbsp;federal funding&nbsp;to&nbsp;help address&nbsp;any&nbsp;dam&nbsp;deficiencies&nbsp;that&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;found,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;NARD&nbsp;President&nbsp;Dr. Orval Gigstad. “This&nbsp;program&nbsp;is vital in&nbsp;helping NRDs protect&nbsp;the&nbsp;lives, property, and&nbsp;future of Nebraskans.”

This&nbsp;partnership&nbsp;began in 2022&nbsp;when&nbsp;nine&nbsp;dam&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;were completed&nbsp;across&nbsp;Nebraska.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706212755462.jpeg" alt="Front row from left, Rob Lawson, USDA NRCS State Conservationist; David Potter, Lower Platte South NRD Assistant Manager; Tom Green, Lower Platte South NRD Director; J. Scott Sobotka, Lower Big Blue NRD General Manager; John Winkler, Papio-Missouri River NRD General Manager. Middle row from left, Mark Hall, Lower Elkhorn NRD Director; Kyle Hauschild, Nemaha NRD General Manager; Steve Sandberg, Upper Niobrara White NRD Director; Larry Barta and Steve Kelley, Lower Big Blue NRD Directors. Back row from left, Curt Becker, Lower Elkhorn NRD Assistant Manager; Dr. Orval Gigstad, NARD President and Nemaha NRD Director; Pat O’Brien, Upper Niobrara White NRD General Manager; Ryan Reuter, North Platte NRD Director; and Travis Preston, North Platte NRD Assistant Manager" />
 <figcaption>Front row from left, Rob Lawson, USDA NRCS State Conservationist; David Potter, Lower Platte South NRD Assistant Manager; Tom Green, Lower Platte South NRD Director; J. Scott Sobotka, Lower Big Blue NRD General Manager; John Winkler, Papio-Missouri River NRD General Manager. Middle row from left, Mark Hall, Lower Elkhorn NRD Director; Kyle Hauschild, Nemaha NRD General Manager; Steve Sandberg, Upper Niobrara White NRD Director; Larry Barta and Steve Kelley, Lower Big Blue NRD Directors. Back row from left, Curt Becker, Lower Elkhorn NRD Assistant Manager; Dr. Orval Gigstad, NARD President and Nemaha NRD Director; Pat O’Brien, Upper Niobrara White NRD General Manager; Ryan Reuter, North Platte NRD Director; and Travis Preston, North Platte NRD Assistant Manager</figcaption>
 </figure>Megan GrimesNebraska Natural Resources District&nbsp;To&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;water&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;safety,&nbsp;Nebraska’s&nbsp;Natural&nbsp;Resources Districts (NRDs) and other sponsors continue a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on several dam assessments across the state.&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;18&nbsp;floodwater&nbsp;reduction&nbsp;dam&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;were&nbsp;completed&nbsp;with&nbsp;seven&nbsp;NRDs&nbsp;–&nbsp;Lower Big Blue, Lower Elkhorn, Lower Platte South, Nemaha, North Platte, Papio-Missouri River, and Upper Niobrara White. The cities of Bayard, Plattsmouth, Gordon, and the Pathfinder and Farmers Irrigation Districts were also joint local partners.Dam assessments are detailed inspections that analyze the current hazard classification, determine if the dam meets current design standards and evaluate if any deficiencies are present. In some cases, corrective actions may be listed to address deficiencies or to meet design&nbsp;standards.&nbsp;Dam&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;are&nbsp;funded&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;NRCS&nbsp;Watershed&nbsp;Rehabilitation Program, which was authorized in 1981.“NRCS is pleased to provide technical and financial assistance to partners like NRDs, communities and others for addressing dam safety,” said Nebraska State Conservationist Rob Lawson. “Our&nbsp;purpose&nbsp;is&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;local&nbsp;sponsors&nbsp;identify&nbsp;any&nbsp;needed&nbsp;improvements&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;long-term structural integrity.”NRCS’s first focus is to complete assessments on dams that provide flood protection upstream of&nbsp;towns&nbsp;and&nbsp;cities.&nbsp;Because&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;location,&nbsp;these&nbsp;structures&nbsp;are&nbsp;classified as&nbsp;“high&nbsp;hazard”&nbsp;by the state of Nebraska and thus receive top priority for review.“Local sponsors&nbsp;have done a&nbsp;great job operating&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;dams over&nbsp;the&nbsp;years; however, repairs&nbsp;or&nbsp;alterations&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;needed&nbsp;as&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;ages,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;NRCS&nbsp;Dam&nbsp;Safety&nbsp;Engineer Bob Sullivan. “Many of these structures were built 40 to 60 years ago.”On&nbsp;behalf&nbsp;of&nbsp;participating&nbsp;NRDs,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Nebraska&nbsp;Association&nbsp;of&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;Districts&nbsp;(NARD) coordinates the dam assessments with NRCS and contracted with local engineering firms including JEO Consulting Group and Houston Engineering.“We appreciate the excellent work of the NARD to coordinate these assessments with NRDs,” Lawson said. “This is a great example of federal, state, and local entities working together to accomplish mutual goals.”“Completing&nbsp;these assessments&nbsp;is the&nbsp;first&nbsp;step in&nbsp;securing&nbsp;additional&nbsp;federal funding&nbsp;to&nbsp;help address&nbsp;any&nbsp;dam&nbsp;deficiencies&nbsp;that&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;found,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;NARD&nbsp;President&nbsp;Dr. Orval Gigstad. “This&nbsp;program&nbsp;is vital in&nbsp;helping NRDs protect&nbsp;the&nbsp;lives, property, and&nbsp;future of Nebraskans.”This&nbsp;partnership&nbsp;began in 2022&nbsp;when&nbsp;nine&nbsp;dam&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;were completed&nbsp;across&nbsp;Nebraska.

NRCS and NRDs Continue Successful Partnership on Dam Assessments

Ogallala - The Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project hosted by the Keith County Foundations Fund is excited to see growth in the project as they head into their 4th year. Applications are open and are due on February 20th (<a href="https://www.keithcountyfoundation.org/yipapplication">click here for the application</a>). The showcase will take place February 22nd from 5:00pm MT - 6:30pm MT at the Kathleen Lute Public Library in Ogallala.&nbsp;

The showcase is open to area students from 3rd - 12th grade. Students can work alone, with friends, or work in groups, club or class. 10 winners can win up to $1,000 to complete a project. If you would like to visit last year's project, <a href="https://www.keithcountyfoundation.org/2023yip">click here.&nbsp;</a>

Post News Director Canon Rath had the chance to catch up with Barb Jeffres and Mary Jensen to talk about the Youth Inspired Philanthropy project. If you would like to learn more in depth about this upcoming event, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

Sandhills Post&nbsp;Ogallala - The Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project hosted by the Keith County Foundations Fund is excited to see growth in the project as they head into their 4th year. Applications are open and are due on February 20th (<a href="https://www.keithcountyfoundation.org/yipapplication">click here for the application</a>). The showcase will take place February 22nd from 5:00pm MT - 6:30pm MT at the Kathleen Lute Public Library in Ogallala.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The showcase is open to area students from 3rd - 12th grade. Students can work alone, with friends, or work in groups, club or class. 10 winners can win up to $1,000 to complete a project. If you would like to visit last year's project, <a href="https://www.keithcountyfoundation.org/2023yip">click here.&nbsp;</a>Post News Director Canon Rath had the chance to catch up with Barb Jeffres and Mary Jensen to talk about the Youth Inspired Philanthropy project. If you would like to learn more in depth about this upcoming event, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="PODCAST - Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project" 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=a9wu7-155fd30-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>

PODCAST - Youth Inspired Philanthropy Project 

The North Platte Police Department is currently looking for 16 year old Daniel Ramirez-Sanchez, who is a missing/runaway juvenile.  Daniel is approximately 5'02, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  Daniel was last seen wearing a black sweat shirt with grey sweatpants.  If you have any information on Daniel's whereabouts, please contact the North Platte Police Department.

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 </figure>NPPDThe North Platte Police Department is currently looking for 16 year old Daniel Ramirez-Sanchez, who is a missing/runaway juvenile. Daniel is approximately 5'02, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Daniel was last seen wearing a black sweat shirt with grey sweatpants. If you have any information on Daniel's whereabouts, please contact the North Platte Police Department.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnorthplattepolice%2Fposts%2Fpfbid04ycrgJCKoaNFKfhaJUGMDNwTY5hZwe8XyGVqop7GfBCJ2SNyKwF47a1fF6HEzHtEl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="492" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

North Platte Police Department looking for 16-year-old missing/runaway juvenile

Omaha, NEB. - Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2023 fourth quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.71 per diluted share. This compares to 2022 fourth quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.67 per diluted share.

Reported net income for full year 2023 was $6.4 billion, or $10.45 per diluted share. These full year results compare to full year 2022 net income of $7.0 billion, or $11.21 per diluted share.

“The team continues to execute our multi-year strategy to be the industry’s best in safety, service, and operational excellence,” said Jim Vena, Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer. “Our fourth quarter results show much of what’s possible at Union Pacific and that we’re on the right path to reaching our goals. Service and operational metrics showed great improvement in the quarter. Those improvements propel us toward a service product that supports growth with our customers. We enter 2024 with strong momentum, recognizing we have plenty of opportunity to improve. We’re excited to show our stakeholders what our great team can accomplish.”

Financial Results: Increased Volume and Core Pricing Gains Offset by Lower Fuel Surcharge Revenue Led to Flat Operating Revenue

Operating Performance: Improved Resource Utilization Drives Strong Service Metrics and Fluid Network; Fourth Quarter Record for Workforce Productivity

Financial Results: Lower Fuel Surcharge Revenue and Volume Drive Reduced Operating Revenue

Operating Performance: Improving Resource Availability and Utilization Through the Year Results in Fluid Operations to End 2023

Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call

Union Pacific will webcast its fourth quarter 2023 earnings release presentation live at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/investor/index.htm">www.up.com/investor</a>&nbsp;and via teleconference on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants may join the conference call by dialing 877-407-8293 (or for international participants, 201-689-8349).

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable, and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.

Union Pacific Investor contact:&nbsp;Brad Stock at 402-544-4227 or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/messages?address=bkstock">bkstock@up.com</a>

Omaha, NEB. - Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2023 fourth quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.71 per diluted share. This compares to 2022 fourth quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.67 per diluted share.Reported net income for full year 2023 was $6.4 billion, or $10.45 per diluted share. These full year results compare to full year 2022 net income of $7.0 billion, or $11.21 per diluted share.“The team continues to execute our multi-year strategy to be the industry’s best in safety, service, and operational excellence,” said Jim Vena, Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer. “Our fourth quarter results show much of what’s possible at Union Pacific and that we’re on the right path to reaching our goals. Service and operational metrics showed great improvement in the quarter. Those improvements propel us toward a service product that supports growth with our customers. We enter 2024 with strong momentum, recognizing we have plenty of opportunity to improve. We’re excited to show our stakeholders what our great team can accomplish.”<h2>Fourth Quarter Summary: 2023 vs. 2022</h2><h2>Financial Results: Increased Volume and Core Pricing Gains Offset by Lower Fuel Surcharge Revenue Led to Flat Operating Revenue</h2><ul>
 <li>Operating revenue of $6.2 billion was flat driven by increased volume and core pricing gains offset by reduced fuel surcharge revenue and business mix.</li><li>Revenue carloads were up 3%.</li><li>Operating ratio was 60.9%, an improvement of 10 basis points.</li><li>Operating income of $2.4 billion was flat.</li>
 </ul><h2>Operating Performance: Improved Resource Utilization Drives Strong Service Metrics and Fluid Network; Fourth Quarter Record for Workforce Productivity</h2><ul>
 <li>Quarterly freight car velocity was 217 daily miles per car, a 14% improvement.</li><li>Quarterly locomotive productivity was 140 gross ton-miles (GTMs) per horsepower day, a 14% improvement.</li><li>Average maximum train length was 9,413 feet, a 2% increase.</li><li>Quarterly workforce productivity improved 4% to 1,051 car miles per employee.</li><li>Fuel consumption rate of 1.091, measured in gallons of fuel per thousand GTMs, deteriorated 3%.</li>
 </ul><h2>Full Year Summary: 2023 vs. 2022</h2><h2>Financial Results: Lower Fuel Surcharge Revenue and Volume Drive Reduced Operating Revenue</h2><ul>
 <li>Operating revenue of $24.1 billion was down 3% driven by lower fuel surcharge revenue, business mix, and volume declines partially offset by core pricing gains.</li><li>Revenue carloads declined 1%.</li><li>Union Pacific’s 62.3% reported operating ratio deteriorated 220 basis points. Lower fuel prices positively impacted the operating ratio by 50 basis points.</li><li>Operating Income of $9.1 billion was down 8%.</li><li>Union Pacific’s 2023 capital program totaled $3.7 billion.</li><li>The company repurchased 3.5 million shares in 2023 at an aggregate cost of $712 million.</li>
 </ul><h2>Operating Performance: Improving Resource Availability and Utilization Through the Year Results in Fluid Operations to End 2023</h2><ul>
 <li>Union Pacific’s reportable derailment rates improved, while reportable personal injury rates did not improve.</li><li>Freight car velocity was 204 daily miles per car, a 7% improvement.</li><li>Locomotive productivity was 129 GTMs per horsepower day, a 3% increase.</li><li>Average maximum train length of 9,356 feet was flat.</li><li>Workforce productivity of 1,000 car miles per employee declined 3%.</li><li>Fuel consumption rate of 1.088, measured in gallons of fuel per thousand GTMs, deteriorated 1%.</li>
 </ul><h2>2024 Outlook</h2><ul>
 <li>Volume outlook muted by international intermodal business loss, lower coal demand, and soft economic conditions</li><li>Pricing dollars in excess of inflation dollars</li><li>No change to long-term capital allocation strategyCapital plan of $3.4 billionNo first quarter share repurchases&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Capital plan of $3.4 billion</li><li>No first quarter share repurchases&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><h2>Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call</h2>Union Pacific will webcast its fourth quarter 2023 earnings release presentation live at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/investor/index.htm">www.up.com/investor</a>&nbsp;and via teleconference on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants may join the conference call by dialing 877-407-8293 (or for international participants, 201-689-8349).<h2>About Union Pacific</h2>Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable, and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.Union Pacific Investor contact:&nbsp;Brad Stock at 402-544-4227 or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/messages?address=bkstock">bkstock@up.com</a><ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.up.com/cs/groups/public/@uprr/@investor/documents/investordocuments/pdf_unp_4q23_er_newsrelease.pdf">&nbsp;Supplemental financial information is attached</a></li>
 </ul>

Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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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: January 25th, 2024

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Storie aka "Scrappy" the Vice President of the Guardians of the Children - FlatRock Chapter, about the 10th Annual "Caller" Chili/Soup &amp; Rib/Meat Cookoff &amp; Silent Auction event that's going on February 3rd in North Platte.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - The Guardians of the Children - FlatRock Chapter is gearing up for their 10th Annual "Caller" Chili/Soup &amp; Rib/Meat Cookoff &amp; Silent Auction event Saturday, February 3rd at the D &amp; N Event Center in North Platte. The event runs from 11am - 2pm. All proceeds from the fundraiser event will be used to further the mission of the Guardians of the Children - FlatRock Chapter.&nbsp;

Tickets to get into the event are $5, which allows you to try all the food. The Lil Guardians will be selling drinks and cinnamon rolls for their fundraiser during the event. Prize money is up on the lines for participants as it is community voting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If interested in signing up for the event, check out the flyer below for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you would like to learn more of what Guardians of the Children, <a href="https://guardiansofthechildren.com/about-us">click here.</a> To learn more about the event, check out the podcast above.

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Storie aka "Scrappy" the Vice President of the Guardians of the Children - FlatRock Chapter, about the 10th Annual "Caller" Chili/Soup &amp; Rib/Meat Cookoff &amp; Silent Auction event that's going on February 3rd in North Platte.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) - 10th Annual &quot;Caller&quot; Chili/Soup & Rib/Meat Cookoff & Silent Auction" 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=396pe-155e598-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>NORTH PLATTE - The Guardians of the Children - FlatRock Chapter is gearing up for their 10th Annual "Caller" Chili/Soup &amp; Rib/Meat Cookoff &amp; Silent Auction event Saturday, February 3rd at the D &amp; N Event Center in North Platte. The event runs from 11am - 2pm. All proceeds from the fundraiser event will be used to further the mission of the Guardians of the Children - FlatRock Chapter.&nbsp;Tickets to get into the event are $5, which allows you to try all the food. The Lil Guardians will be selling drinks and cinnamon rolls for their fundraiser during the event. Prize money is up on the lines for participants as it is community voting.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chili/Soup:&nbsp;1st Place - $100&nbsp;2nd Place - $75&nbsp;3rd Place - $50&nbsp;Rib/Meat 1st Place - $100&nbsp;Best decorated booth/table - $50&nbsp;If interested in signing up for the event, check out the flyer below for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you would like to learn more of what Guardians of the Children, <a href="https://guardiansofthechildren.com/about-us">click here.</a> To learn more about the event, check out the podcast above.<figure>
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(Audio) - 10th Annual "Caller" Chili/Soup & Rib/Meat Cookoff & Silent Auction

Congratulations to the following students who earned Class C All State Band honors for the 2023-2024 school year. Katie Abbott, Christian Allen, and Rachel Simonson made the Wind Ensemble. Maddie Haddow and Sam Sachjen made the Symphonic Band with Ella Duckworth selected to the Junior High Honor Band!

The honor band event will place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Kearney High School.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Congratulations to the following students who earned Class C All State Band honors for the 2023-2024 school year. Katie Abbott, Christian Allen, and Rachel Simonson made the Wind Ensemble. Maddie Haddow and Sam Sachjen made the Symphonic Band with Ella Duckworth selected to the Junior High Honor Band!The honor band event will place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Kearney High School.&nbsp; &nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid0pEB6GLpQcct6sqgVv5g8dm227KV4faxLoJL7uDfKYYQhFVPDUimsEeFs88VeMaoQl%26id%3D100063567101503&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="767" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Hershey students selected for Class C All State Band honors 

Panhandle/Sandhills/North Platte Post

This morning around 7:00am MT/8:00am CT, the Sidney Police Department has announced that Nathan Robinson was captured January 23rd, at 11:30pm MT in Colorado. Robinson was spotted driving the stolen Chevrolet Cruze.&nbsp;Robinson is being held in the Fremont County Jail in Canon City, Colorado.  He is being held on Local and State Charges.

The Sidney Police Department issued a press release on Monday night about their search for a Sidney man who is wanted, and as of Tuesday at noon the man is still wanted.

The man SPD is looking for is 23-year-old Nathan James Robinson who has a warrant for his arrest in connection to Assault, Robbery and Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult.

Authorities say Robinson was last seen driving the victim's red 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan bearing Nebraska license plate 39-D310. Nathan&nbsp; is described as a 5'6 white man with red hair, a bald spot and red beard.

&nbsp;For any information on his whereabouts, SPD encourages you to reach out to an officer at 308-254-5515 with any information. We will follow up on leads as they come in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Panhandle/Sandhills/North Platte Post<figure>
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 </figure>Update 10:45amThis morning around 7:00am MT/8:00am CT, the Sidney Police Department has announced that Nathan Robinson was captured January 23rd, at 11:30pm MT in Colorado. Robinson was spotted driving the stolen Chevrolet Cruze.&nbsp;Robinson is being held in the Fremont County Jail in Canon City, Colorado. He is being held on Local and State Charges.<figure>
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 </figure>----- Original Story&nbsp;&nbsp; By Alex BenzegalaPanhandle Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706114118228.jpeg" alt="Nathan Robinson" />
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 </figure>The Sidney Police Department issued a press release on Monday night about their search for a Sidney man who is wanted, and as of Tuesday at noon the man is still wanted.The man SPD is looking for is 23-year-old Nathan James Robinson who has a warrant for his arrest in connection to Assault, Robbery and Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult.Authorities say Robinson was last seen driving the victim's red 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan bearing Nebraska license plate 39-D310. Nathan&nbsp; is described as a 5'6 white man with red hair, a bald spot and red beard.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706036760125.jpeg" alt="Chevy Cruze, that Robinson was last seen driving" />
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 </figure>&nbsp;For any information on his whereabouts, SPD encourages you to reach out to an officer at 308-254-5515 with any information. We will follow up on leads as they come in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sidney police says wanted man has been arrested in Colorado

<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/01/23/new-senator-tries-again-to-make-texting-while-driving-a-primary-offense/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — A record-high 19 Nebraskans lost their lives in distracted driving crashes in 2020, and a state legislative committee was urged Tuesday to do something about it.

But judging from the response from members of the Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee, one step to do that — making texting while driving a primary offense — faces a tough road ahead, as in past years.

“Where do you draw the line?” asked State Sen. Mike Moser of Columbus, who chairs the committee.

Moser, along with some other members of the committee, posed a bevy of questions Tuesday about allowing law enforcement officers to pull over someone they see texting on a cell phone.

What would an officer have to witness? How could you prove someone was texting? Why not go after other forms of distractions, such as watching a video or talking on a cell phone or eating while driving? Would the bill be used to target drivers of color?

The questions have helped to derail several past efforts in the Legislature to make texting while driving a primary offense, which is now the law in 45 other states.

Currently, texting while driving in Nebraska is a secondary offense — like wearing a seat belt — for which a driver can be ticketed only if stopped for another infraction or if involved in an accident.

Central City Sen. Loren Lippincott, who was elected in 2022, has reintroduced the measure this year as Legislative Bill 1033, saying that Nebraska ought to join the growing number of states that are cracking down on cell phone use to reduce deaths and injuries.

“All the other states have done this. We need to get on board,” he said.

Last year, the Nebraska State Patrol wrote 112 tickets for texting while driving, an increase from the 76 citations written in 2022 and the 88 tickets issued in 2021. (The numbers include some tickets written to commercial truck drivers, who are already banned from using cell phones for any purpose while driving.)

But a Douglas County Sheriff’s lieutenant and advocates for highway safety said that making texting a primary offense has been shown to successfully change driver behavior and reduce cell phone use while driving by up to 76%.

“Driver behavior is very responsive to cell phone laws,” said Lt. Tim Owens of the Sheriff’s Office.

That office, Owens said, has investigated 35 accidents since 2019 linked to cell phone use.

In 2020 — the most recent year for which state statistics were available — there were 3,924 vehicle crashes statewide in which distracted driving was a factor, along with a record 19 fatalities, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.

That same office reported that 31% of crashes with drivers 19 years of age and younger involved cell phone use.

But enforcement is difficult, Owens told the committee. The sheriff’s office participated in campaigns during the past two years to crack down on driving while texting. But the “U Drive, U Text, U Pay” initiative in Douglas County, he said, resulted in no tickets being issued, which he blamed on the “weakened platform” of current state law.

Eric Koeppe of Safe Driving Nebraska said making texting only a secondary offense “sends the message” to officers and drivers that it’s not a priority.

34 states ban all hand-held cell phone use

Koeppe called LB 1033 a first step, and if the state really wanted to put a dent in distracted driving accidents and deaths, he said, it would do what 34 other states have done, which is to ban any use of a hand-held cell phone while driving.

“That’s the ultimate solution,” he said.

Koeppe added that a 2019 poll indicated that 89% of Nebraskans supported a law that allowed law enforcement to stop a driver and ticket them “solely” for texting.

But Spike Eickholt, representing the ACLU of Nebraska and the state’s criminal defense lawyers, opposed the bill. He said that law enforcement can already pull over “bad” or distracted drivers for a variety of reasons, such as driving too fast or too slow, swerving out of their lane or following too closely.

Plus, it’s already a crime — albeit a secondary crime — to text while driving, Eickholt said.

“This will do something more,” he said, empowering a police officer to pull someone over based on their observation.

Brainard Sen. Bruce Bostelman said the bill was “picking and choosing” one distraction to driving over others, and Lincoln Sen. Carolyn Bosn, a former prosecutor, questioned how an officer could prove someone was texting.

After the hearing, Lippincott said he was unsure whether someone would prioritize LB 1033, which would help its chances of being advanced by a clearly skeptical Transportation Committee and advancing to debate by the full Legislature.

There might be one glimmer of hope: In August, Gov. Jim Pillen&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/pillen-says-we-need-a-serious-conversation-about-cell-phone-use-and-distracted-driving/">described an incident</a>&nbsp;in which a distracted driver forced the vehicle in which he was riding off the road.

His comment then was that some “serious conversations” were necessary on the issue of distracted driving.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706108087963.png" alt="State statistics show a record-high 19 fatalities linked to distracted driving in 2020 — the most recent year for which statistics were available — and overall accidents peaking in 2017. (Courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office)" />
 <figcaption>State statistics show a record-high 19 fatalities linked to distracted driving in 2020 — the most recent year for which statistics were available — and overall accidents peaking in 2017. (Courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office)</figcaption>
 </figure>Paul Hammel<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/01/23/new-senator-tries-again-to-make-texting-while-driving-a-primary-offense/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN — A record-high 19 Nebraskans lost their lives in distracted driving crashes in 2020, and a state legislative committee was urged Tuesday to do something about it.But judging from the response from members of the Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee, one step to do that — making texting while driving a primary offense — faces a tough road ahead, as in past years.“Where do you draw the line?” asked State Sen. Mike Moser of Columbus, who chairs the committee.Moser, along with some other members of the committee, posed a bevy of questions Tuesday about allowing law enforcement officers to pull over someone they see texting on a cell phone.What would an officer have to witness? How could you prove someone was texting? Why not go after other forms of distractions, such as watching a video or talking on a cell phone or eating while driving? Would the bill be used to target drivers of color?The questions have helped to derail several past efforts in the Legislature to make texting while driving a primary offense, which is now the law in 45 other states.Currently, texting while driving in Nebraska is a secondary offense — like wearing a seat belt — for which a driver can be ticketed only if stopped for another infraction or if involved in an accident.Central City Sen. Loren Lippincott, who was elected in 2022, has reintroduced the measure this year as Legislative Bill 1033, saying that Nebraska ought to join the growing number of states that are cracking down on cell phone use to reduce deaths and injuries.“All the other states have done this. We need to get on board,” he said.<h2>Patrol wrote 112 tickets last year</h2>Last year, the Nebraska State Patrol wrote 112 tickets for texting while driving, an increase from the 76 citations written in 2022 and the 88 tickets issued in 2021. (The numbers include some tickets written to commercial truck drivers, who are already banned from using cell phones for any purpose while driving.)But a Douglas County Sheriff’s lieutenant and advocates for highway safety said that making texting a primary offense has been shown to successfully change driver behavior and reduce cell phone use while driving by up to 76%.“Driver behavior is very responsive to cell phone laws,” said Lt. Tim Owens of the Sheriff’s Office.That office, Owens said, has investigated 35 accidents since 2019 linked to cell phone use.In 2020 — the most recent year for which state statistics were available — there were 3,924 vehicle crashes statewide in which distracted driving was a factor, along with a record 19 fatalities, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.That same office reported that 31% of crashes with drivers 19 years of age and younger involved cell phone use.But enforcement is difficult, Owens told the committee. The sheriff’s office participated in campaigns during the past two years to crack down on driving while texting. But the “U Drive, U Text, U Pay” initiative in Douglas County, he said, resulted in no tickets being issued, which he blamed on the “weakened platform” of current state law.Eric Koeppe of Safe Driving Nebraska said making texting only a secondary offense “sends the message” to officers and drivers that it’s not a priority.<h2>34 states ban all hand-held cell phone use</h2>Koeppe called LB 1033 a first step, and if the state really wanted to put a dent in distracted driving accidents and deaths, he said, it would do what 34 other states have done, which is to ban any use of a hand-held cell phone while driving.“That’s the ultimate solution,” he said.Koeppe added that a 2019 poll indicated that 89% of Nebraskans supported a law that allowed law enforcement to stop a driver and ticket them “solely” for texting.But Spike Eickholt, representing the ACLU of Nebraska and the state’s criminal defense lawyers, opposed the bill. He said that law enforcement can already pull over “bad” or distracted drivers for a variety of reasons, such as driving too fast or too slow, swerving out of their lane or following too closely.<h2>Already a crime</h2>Plus, it’s already a crime — albeit a secondary crime — to text while driving, Eickholt said.“This will do something more,” he said, empowering a police officer to pull someone over based on their observation.Brainard Sen. Bruce Bostelman said the bill was “picking and choosing” one distraction to driving over others, and Lincoln Sen. Carolyn Bosn, a former prosecutor, questioned how an officer could prove someone was texting.After the hearing, Lippincott said he was unsure whether someone would prioritize LB 1033, which would help its chances of being advanced by a clearly skeptical Transportation Committee and advancing to debate by the full Legislature.There might be one glimmer of hope: In August, Gov. Jim Pillen&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/pillen-says-we-need-a-serious-conversation-about-cell-phone-use-and-distracted-driving/">described an incident</a>&nbsp;in which a distracted driver forced the vehicle in which he was riding off the road.His comment then was that some “serious conversations” were necessary on the issue of distracted driving.

New senator tries again to make texting while driving a primary offense

Acting United States Attorney, District of Nebraska

Acting United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that on January 23, 2024, an operation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Nebraska State Patrol led to the arrest of 19 people and the unsealing of at least nine indictments. Those arrested and a summary of their charges and the penalties include the following.

An indictment was unsealed charging&nbsp;<a>Alejandro Ruiz (age 41), of California, Guadalupe Ramirez (38) of North Platte, Roberto Duran (33) of Brule, Michael Shawn Harrell (47) of Ogallala, Eduardo Gomez (33) of North Platte and Carl McKinney (37) from Kentucky, with conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine between January of 2021, and January of 2022. A conviction on that charge carries a possible penalty of not less than 10 years to life in prison, a fine of up to $10 million; and a term of supervised release not less than five years. Ramirez, Gomez, and Harrell also face charges of possessing a firearm during and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.&nbsp; If convicted, they each face a term of imprisonment of five years to life, consecutive to the drug charge; a $250,000 fine and up to 5 years of supervised release.&nbsp; Harrell was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. A conviction of that charge carries a penalty of not more than 10 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and up to three years of supervised release.</a>

An indictment was unsealed charging Jamie Hopkins (37), Michael Stroble (30); Joey Romero (36), and Luke Schwartz (30) all of North Platte, with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) and distribution of meth between July 2022 through February of 2023. The penalties are not less than 10 years to life in prison, a fine of up to $10 million; and a term of supervised release not less than five years.

An indictment was unsealed charging Jessica Binegar (37) of North Platte, John Hernandez (35) of Lincoln and Brad Leeper (46) of North Platte with distribution of 5 grams or more of meth (actual) between March and June of 2022.&nbsp; Leeper was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.&nbsp; The possible penalties for distribution are not less than five years, nor more than 40 years in prison; a fine of up to $5 million; and a term of supervised release following the prison term of not less than four years.

Wesley Kraft (36) of Lincoln, was charged with distribution of five grams or more of meth (actual) during April of 2023 and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Timothy Huisman (39) of North Platte, was charged with distribution of five grams or more of meth (actual) in February of 2023. Shane Ross (46) of Ogallala, was charged with distribution of five grams or more of meth (actual) in July of 2022. Richard Torres (44) of Brule, was charged with conspiracy and distribution of more than five grams of meth (actual) between December 2021 and August of 2022.

Timothy Maisner (62) of North Platte, with possession with intent to distribute of 50 grams of more of methamphetamine (actual) and distribution of methamphetamine during January and July of 2023.&nbsp;

Eddie Houpt (59) of North Platte, was charged with distribution of five grams or more of meth (actual) in June of 2022.

To report tips on drug trafficking, please contact the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or 402-492-8688 or the Nebraska Crime Stoppers tipline at 1-800-422-1494.

These cases were investigated by the CODE Task Force which is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area in west-central/southwest Nebraska and includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Nebraska State Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, North Platte Police Department, Lexington Police Department, and Army National Guard Counter Drug Unit.&nbsp; 

The investigation and arrests were also assisted by the U.S. Postal Service, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Ogallala Police Department, La Vista Police Department, the Tri-Cities Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT) Task Force, the Western Intelligence Narcotics Group (WING) Task Force, the Capitol Region Safe Streets Task Force (CRSSTF), the Lincoln/Lancaster County Metro Fugitive Task Force, the Lincoln and Keith County Attorney’s Offices, and Nebraska District 11 Probation Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven,multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at

<a href="https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF" target="_blank">https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF</a>.An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/429a6535-55b0-4331-8c7f-be73432fd4ec">***If you would like to check for charges and mugshots, click here.</a>

Press Release by Susan T. LehrActing United States Attorney, District of NebraskaActing United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that on January 23, 2024, an operation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Nebraska State Patrol led to the arrest of 19 people and the unsealing of at least nine indictments. Those arrested and a summary of their charges and the penalties include the following.An indictment was unsealed charging&nbsp;<a>Alejandro Ruiz (age 41), of California, Guadalupe Ramirez (38) of North Platte, Roberto Duran (33) of Brule, Michael Shawn Harrell (47) of Ogallala, Eduardo Gomez (33) of North Platte and Carl McKinney (37) from Kentucky, with conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine between January of 2021, and January of 2022. A conviction on that charge carries a possible penalty of not less than 10 years to life in prison, a fine of up to $10 million; and a term of supervised release not less than five years. Ramirez, Gomez, and Harrell also face charges of possessing a firearm during and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.&nbsp; If convicted, they each face a term of imprisonment of five years to life, consecutive to the drug charge; a $250,000 fine and up to 5 years of supervised release.&nbsp; Harrell was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. A conviction of that charge carries a penalty of not more than 10 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and up to three years of supervised release.</a>An indictment was unsealed charging Jamie Hopkins (37), Michael Stroble (30); Joey Romero (36), and Luke Schwartz (30) all of North Platte, with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) and distribution of meth between July 2022 through February of 2023. The penalties are not less than 10 years to life in prison, a fine of up to $10 million; and a term of supervised release not less than five years.An indictment was unsealed charging Jessica Binegar (37) of North Platte, John Hernandez (35) of Lincoln and Brad Leeper (46) of North Platte with distribution of 5 grams or more of meth (actual) between March and June of 2022.&nbsp; Leeper was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.&nbsp; The possible penalties for distribution are not less than five years, nor more than 40 years in prison; a fine of up to $5 million; and a term of supervised release following the prison term of not less than four years.Wesley Kraft (36) of Lincoln, was charged with distribution of five grams or more of meth (actual) during April of 2023 and being a felon in possession of a firearm.Timothy Huisman (39) of North Platte, was charged with distribution of five grams or more of meth (actual) in February of 2023. Shane Ross (46) of Ogallala, was charged with distribution of five grams or more of meth (actual) in July of 2022. Richard Torres (44) of Brule, was charged with conspiracy and distribution of more than five grams of meth (actual) between December 2021 and August of 2022.Timothy Maisner (62) of North Platte, with possession with intent to distribute of 50 grams of more of methamphetamine (actual) and distribution of methamphetamine during January and July of 2023.&nbsp;Eddie Houpt (59) of North Platte, was charged with distribution of five grams or more of meth (actual) in June of 2022.To report tips on drug trafficking, please contact the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or 402-492-8688 or the Nebraska Crime Stoppers tipline at 1-800-422-1494.These cases were investigated by the CODE Task Force which is made up of law enforcement agencies throughout a 22-county area in west-central/southwest Nebraska and includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Nebraska State Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, North Platte Police Department, Lexington Police Department, and Army National Guard Counter Drug Unit.&nbsp; The investigation and arrests were also assisted by the U.S. Postal Service, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Ogallala Police Department, La Vista Police Department, the Tri-Cities Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT) Task Force, the Western Intelligence Narcotics Group (WING) Task Force, the Capitol Region Safe Streets Task Force (CRSSTF), the Lincoln/Lancaster County Metro Fugitive Task Force, the Lincoln and Keith County Attorney’s Offices, and Nebraska District 11 Probation Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven,multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at<a href="https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF" target="_blank">https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF</a>.An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/429a6535-55b0-4331-8c7f-be73432fd4ec">***If you would like to check for charges and mugshots, click here.</a>

 NSP & FBI Drug Task Force Operation Leads to 19 Arrests, including North Platte, Ogallala natives

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The Hot Sheets: January 24th, 2024

&nbsp; By Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Policy Specialist, Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Educator&nbsp;&nbsp;

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding producers now is the time to make elections and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year. The signup period is open through March 15, 2024, and producers are encouraged to begin working with their USDA county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete the process.

Producers can learn about the ARC and PLC options for 2024 during a series of workshops hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP) and Nebraska FSA that will be held across the state in February.&nbsp;

ARC and PLC are key USDA safety-net programs that help producers weather fluctuations in either revenue or price for certain crops.

“Safety-net programs like ARC and PLC are designed to help producers mitigate some of the financial stressors associated with crop production. I encourage farmers to evaluate their program elections and enroll for the 2024 crop year,” said Nebraska FSA Acting State Executive Director Tim Divis.

Brad Lubben, Nebraska Extension policy specialist, said changes in commodity crop prices over the past several years may influence producers’ ARC/PLC decision-making process for 2024.

“With the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, producers face a familiar choice between ARC and PLC for 2024, but under different circumstances now as compared to the past several years,” said Lubben. “Understanding the program mechanics and analysis will help producers make sound enrollment decisions with FSA.”

ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level. PLC provides income support payments on historical base acres when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its effective reference price. Producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County or PLC on a crop-by-crop basis, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for the 2024 crop year. Although election changes for 2024 are optional, enrollment (signed contract) is required for each year of the program. If a producer has a multi-year contract on the farm, it will be necessary to sign a new contract for the farm by the March 15th deadline if a 2024 election change is desired.

If an election is not submitted by the deadline of March 15, 2024, the election defaults to the current election for crops on the farm from the prior crop year.

Divis said all program participants are encouraged to review their previous program elections.

The meetings are free and open to the public. More information and a full schedule are available on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website,<a href="https://cap.unl.edu/farmbill" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://cap.unl.edu/farmbill</a>.

&nbsp; By Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Policy Specialist, Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Educator&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding producers now is the time to make elections and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year. The signup period is open through March 15, 2024, and producers are encouraged to begin working with their USDA county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete the process.Producers can learn about the ARC and PLC options for 2024 during a series of workshops hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP) and Nebraska FSA that will be held across the state in February.&nbsp;<ol>
 <li>Gering, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Gering Civic Center (1050 M St)</li><li>Sidney, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds (10955 Lincoln Hwy)&nbsp;</li><li>Alliance, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Knight Museum (908 Yellowstone Ave)</li><li>Valentine. Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Mid Plains Community College (715 US-20)</li>
 </ol>ARC and PLC are key USDA safety-net programs that help producers weather fluctuations in either revenue or price for certain crops.“Safety-net programs like ARC and PLC are designed to help producers mitigate some of the financial stressors associated with crop production. I encourage farmers to evaluate their program elections and enroll for the 2024 crop year,” said Nebraska FSA Acting State Executive Director Tim Divis.Brad Lubben, Nebraska Extension policy specialist, said changes in commodity crop prices over the past several years may influence producers’ ARC/PLC decision-making process for 2024.“With the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, producers face a familiar choice between ARC and PLC for 2024, but under different circumstances now as compared to the past several years,” said Lubben. “Understanding the program mechanics and analysis will help producers make sound enrollment decisions with FSA.”ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level. PLC provides income support payments on historical base acres when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its effective reference price. Producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County or PLC on a crop-by-crop basis, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for the 2024 crop year. Although election changes for 2024 are optional, enrollment (signed contract) is required for each year of the program. If a producer has a multi-year contract on the farm, it will be necessary to sign a new contract for the farm by the March 15th deadline if a 2024 election change is desired.If an election is not submitted by the deadline of March 15, 2024, the election defaults to the current election for crops on the farm from the prior crop year.Divis said all program participants are encouraged to review their previous program elections.The meetings are free and open to the public. More information and a full schedule are available on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website,<a href="https://cap.unl.edu/farmbill" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://cap.unl.edu/farmbill</a>.

ARC/PLC program workshop for ag producers announced

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post<figure>
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 </figure>The Sidney Police Department issued a press release on Monday night about their search for a Sidney man who is wanted, and as of Tuesday at noon the man is still wanted.The man SPD is looking for is 23-year-old Nathan James Robinson who has a warrant for his arrest in connection to Assault, Robbery and Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult.Authorities say Robinson was last seen driving the victim's red 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan bearing Nebraska license plate 39-D310. Nathan&nbsp; is described as a 5'6 white man with red hair, a bald spot and red beard.<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp;For any information on his whereabouts, SPD encourages you to reach out to an officer at 308-254-5515 with any information. We will follow up on leads as they come in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sidney Police still searching for man who allegedly assaulted vulnerable adult

OGALLALA- The Ogallala Indians are ready to kick off the 2024 Southwest Conference Tournament tonight in at Prairie View Gym in Ogallala. Live coverage of tonight's games will be on Flatrock 100.7 or&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">click here</a>&nbsp;for online.

The girls will be taking on Ainsworth and the boys will battle with Valentine. We will carry all of Ogallala's games in the winner's bracket. Tonight's game can be heard on Flatrock 100.7 with&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/home">Canon Rath</a>.&nbsp;

Sandhills PostOGALLALA- The Ogallala Indians are ready to kick off the 2024 Southwest Conference Tournament tonight in at Prairie View Gym in Ogallala. Live coverage of tonight's games will be on Flatrock 100.7 or&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">click here</a>&nbsp;for online.The girls will be taking on Ainsworth and the boys will battle with Valentine. We will carry all of Ogallala's games in the winner's bracket. Tonight's game can be heard on Flatrock 100.7 with&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/home">Canon Rath</a>.&nbsp;

Ogallala Southwest Conference basketball radio coverage

&nbsp;OGALLALA - The Ogallala City Council is hosting their meeting today, January 23rd. Below is tonight's agenda for the meeting.

Sandhills Post&nbsp;OGALLALA - The Ogallala City Council is hosting their meeting today, January 23rd. Below is tonight's agenda for the meeting.<figure>
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01/23 Ogallala City Council Meeting Agenda

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The Hot Sheets: January 23rd, 2023

Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in the Canteen Room of the Playhouse

Tuesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. in the Canteen Room of the Playhouse

Welcome to the Renaissance!  From the co-director of "The Book of Mormon" and the producer of "Avenue Q" comes something original...something fresh..."Something Rotten!!"  Brothers Nice and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard."  When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL!

Due to adult content, anyone under the age of 18 needs parental permission to audition.

Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in the Canteen Room of the PlayhouseTuesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. in the Canteen Room of the PlayhouseWelcome to the Renaissance! From the co-director of "The Book of Mormon" and the producer of "Avenue Q" comes something original...something fresh..."Something Rotten!!" Brothers Nice and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL!Cast:20 men (numerous leads)8 women (two leads, 6 dancers/chorus)Age Range:16-100Due to adult content, anyone under the age of 18 needs parental permission to audition.

Auditions for "Something Rotten" Feb. 12th and 13th

Over the weekend, the Ogallala Speech Team took part in the Alliance Speech Meet. The Indians would take 2nd place at the meet. Members of the teams were recognized with individual honors. The Indians speech team will be back in action this Saturday at the Perkins County Speech Invite in Grant.

Michael Tophoj: 1st place in Program Oral Interp and 5th place in Poetry

Avery Lowther: 5th place in Persuasive Speaking

Erica Hesser: 1st place in Serious Prose and 3rd place in Persuasive Speaking

Lillian Holthusen and Michael Tophoj: 1st place in Duet Acting

Carson Roland: 6th place in Extemporaneous Speaking

Samantha Pacheco, Lauren Henning, Jasmine Biel, Jialsia Rosales, and Carson Roland: 5th place in Oral Interpretation of Drama

Tylee Wang, Ashley Pluard, Josh Christensen, Tayvin Lutz and Ella Mueller: 4th place in Oral Interpretation of Drama&nbsp;&nbsp;

Over the weekend, the Ogallala Speech Team took part in the Alliance Speech Meet. The Indians would take 2nd place at the meet. Members of the teams were recognized with individual honors. The Indians speech team will be back in action this Saturday at the Perkins County Speech Invite in Grant.Michael Tophoj: 1st place in Program Oral Interp and 5th place in PoetryAvery Lowther: 5th place in Persuasive SpeakingErica Hesser: 1st place in Serious Prose and 3rd place in Persuasive SpeakingLillian Holthusen and Michael Tophoj: 1st place in Duet ActingKaden Walker: 4th place in Serious ProseCarson Roland: 6th place in Extemporaneous SpeakingSamantha Pacheco, Lauren Henning, Jasmine Biel, Jialsia Rosales, and Carson Roland: 5th place in Oral Interpretation of DramaTylee Wang, Ashley Pluard, Josh Christensen, Tayvin Lutz and Ella Mueller: 4th place in Oral Interpretation of Drama&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ogallala High School speech team takes 2nd at Alliance

This past Friday, the Scottsbluff Police Department held a pinning ceremony for recent promotes within the department but also welcomed two new officers.&nbsp;

Scottsbluff Police DepartmentThis past Friday, the Scottsbluff Police Department held a pinning ceremony for recent promotes within the department but also welcomed two new officers.&nbsp;Promotions:Captain Krisa BrassSergeant Royce MassieCorporal Drew RoalkvanNew Officers:Officer Stefan YocumOfficer Reina Muniz<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid02MrFNDUZHyNSvS2DD9jWLnp7R176G86GdaPdsVZnHSVt8NTSq6JQ922b4NrPuCZfxl%26id%3D100068922951021&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="639" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Scottsbluff Police promotes three officers, welcomes two new officers

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The Hot Sheets: January 22nd, 2024

Renowned vocalist Dr. Andrew White sings in the North Platte Community College McDonald-Belton Theater Friday evening while accompanied on the piano by NPCC music instructor Kristin Simpson.

White started the evening off with a lecture about Austrian composer Franz Schubert and Schubert’s Winterreise song cycle. White and Simpson then performed the song cycle for the public.

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 </figure>Heather JohnsonNPCCRenowned vocalist Dr. Andrew White sings in the North Platte Community College McDonald-Belton Theater Friday evening while accompanied on the piano by NPCC music instructor Kristin Simpson.White started the evening off with a lecture about Austrian composer Franz Schubert and Schubert’s Winterreise song cycle. White and Simpson then performed the song cycle for the public.

Renowned vocalist performs at NPCC

Lincoln County Cattlemen’s meeting will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Ag Building.&nbsp; It will start with a social at 5:30 pm and the meal at 6:00 pm.&nbsp; Speakers will start presenting at 6:30 pm.

The topics and speakers for the meeting are Mary Drewnoski, discussing Corn Residue Nutrition for Cows.&nbsp; She has been working on a statewide study to look at how some of these new hybrids may be affecting the nutrition a cow gets from the corn, corn husks and leaves.&nbsp; She will report the results of this statewide study.&nbsp; Randy Saner and area producers will discuss ways to hold down cow cost with the current inflationary rise in prices.&nbsp;

If you would like to attend, you may register by e-mailing Randy Saner at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:randy.saner@unl.edu">randy.saner@unl.edu</a>&nbsp;or calling the extension office at 308-532-2683.&nbsp; There is no cost to attend the program but need registration to know for the meal count.&nbsp; Sponsors include Justin Thompson American Family Insurance, Bradley Cardinal with Zoetis, Lincoln County Cattlemen and Nebraska Extension

Lincoln County Cattlemen’s meeting will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Ag Building.&nbsp; It will start with a social at 5:30 pm and the meal at 6:00 pm.&nbsp; Speakers will start presenting at 6:30 pm.The topics and speakers for the meeting are Mary Drewnoski, discussing Corn Residue Nutrition for Cows.&nbsp; She has been working on a statewide study to look at how some of these new hybrids may be affecting the nutrition a cow gets from the corn, corn husks and leaves.&nbsp; She will report the results of this statewide study.&nbsp; Randy Saner and area producers will discuss ways to hold down cow cost with the current inflationary rise in prices.&nbsp;If you would like to attend, you may register by e-mailing Randy Saner at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:randy.saner@unl.edu">randy.saner@unl.edu</a>&nbsp;or calling the extension office at 308-532-2683.&nbsp; There is no cost to attend the program but need registration to know for the meal count.&nbsp; Sponsors include Justin Thompson American Family Insurance, Bradley Cardinal with Zoetis, Lincoln County Cattlemen and Nebraska Extension

Lincoln County Cattlemen Meeting January 31 at Lincoln County Fairgrounds Ag Building

North Platte, NE- Visit North Platte and Airstream Ventures have partnered with PDGA to present the highly anticipated Flatrock Pro/Am powered by Prodigy. This disc golf tournament is an official event sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) where all participants are required to be current PDGA members. 

Prospective participants who are not currently PDGA members will be provided with the opportunity to acquire PDGA membership during the registration process.&nbsp;

Scheduled to take place on March 16-17, 2024, at the Cody Park Disc Golf Course and the River’s Edge Golf Course, the Flatrock Pro/Am promises to be a captivating three-round b-tier tournament. The tournament kicks off on Saturday, March 16th, with players engaging in the first two rounds. The excitement continues on March 17th, with the third round exclusively hosted for selected divisions.&nbsp;

"Hosting this event in North Platte is a great opportunity to continue to grow the sport of disc golf in the state of Nebraska, as well as in the region," said Jake Hedden, Nebraska PDGA State Coordinator, co-owner of Disc Gauntlet. "We're excited to host this tournament in partnership with Visit North Platte and we look forward to making this event one of our largest annual&nbsp;

Disc golf enthusiasts and players alike are invited to witness top-tier talent and competition as participants vie for victory on the Cody Park Disc Golf Course. The tournament not only showcases the skills of the players but also serves as a celebration of the dynamic and growing disc golf community.&nbsp;

“We are excited to host The Flatrock Pro-Am; a sanctioned PDGA event; in partnership with Disc Gauntlet," said Lisa Burke, Executive Director, Visit North Platte. "Having over 100 athletes competing over a two day period is a great event for North Platte and one that will continue to grow over the years."&nbsp;

For more information and exact schedules on the event, athletes and fans can visit visitnorthplatte.com or pdga.com&nbsp;

Airstream Ventures is a sports marketing and event company that delivers first-class, impactful events and opportunities that change communities and lives. Working now in nine communities, Airstream Ventures uses an approach that features the intersections of sports tourism, event creation and recruitment, television programming and revenue generation. Visit airstreamventures.com for additional information. Airstream Ventures: Where partnerships connect with communities.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Visit North PlatteNorth Platte, NE- Visit North Platte and Airstream Ventures have partnered with PDGA to present the highly anticipated Flatrock Pro/Am powered by Prodigy. This disc golf tournament is an official event sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) where all participants are required to be current PDGA members. Prospective participants who are not currently PDGA members will be provided with the opportunity to acquire PDGA membership during the registration process.&nbsp;Scheduled to take place on March 16-17, 2024, at the Cody Park Disc Golf Course and the River’s Edge Golf Course, the Flatrock Pro/Am promises to be a captivating three-round b-tier tournament. The tournament kicks off on Saturday, March 16th, with players engaging in the first two rounds. The excitement continues on March 17th, with the third round exclusively hosted for selected divisions.&nbsp;"Hosting this event in North Platte is a great opportunity to continue to grow the sport of disc golf in the state of Nebraska, as well as in the region," said Jake Hedden, Nebraska PDGA State Coordinator, co-owner of Disc Gauntlet. "We're excited to host this tournament in partnership with Visit North Platte and we look forward to making this event one of our largest annual&nbsp;events for years to come."Disc golf enthusiasts and players alike are invited to witness top-tier talent and competition as participants vie for victory on the Cody Park Disc Golf Course. The tournament not only showcases the skills of the players but also serves as a celebration of the dynamic and growing disc golf community.&nbsp;“We are excited to host The Flatrock Pro-Am; a sanctioned PDGA event; in partnership with Disc Gauntlet," said Lisa Burke, Executive Director, Visit North Platte. "Having over 100 athletes competing over a two day period is a great event for North Platte and one that will continue to grow over the years."&nbsp;For more information and exact schedules on the event, athletes and fans can visit visitnorthplatte.com or pdga.com&nbsp;ABOUT AIRSTREAM VENTURES&nbsp;Airstream Ventures is a sports marketing and event company that delivers first-class, impactful events and opportunities that change communities and lives. Working now in nine communities, Airstream Ventures uses an approach that features the intersections of sports tourism, event creation and recruitment, television programming and revenue generation. Visit airstreamventures.com for additional information. Airstream Ventures: Where partnerships connect with communities.&nbsp;

Visit North Platte to Unveil the Flatrock Pro/Am powered by Prodigy 

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The Hot Sheets: January 21st, 2024

North Platte, Ne — Every year, Nebraska 4-H Month brings thousands of young people, parents, volunteers, and alumni together to celebrate all the ways in which 4-H helps youth find a place where they belong. Across the state, Nebraska 4-H invites community members to celebrate:&nbsp;

Lincoln, Logan &amp; McPherson Co. 4-H will observe 4-H Month this year by hosting a 4-H open house on Saturday February 17, 2023 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds from 3:00-5:00. We will be offering different activities such as: photo booth, seed mosaic, &amp; 4-H bracelets. Current members will have tables showcasing their past 4-H projects. Miss Nebraska’s Teen Boston Pettera will be there to judge the cooking contest 4-H members will be participating in. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities.&nbsp;

In addition to celebrating, youth are invited to join 4-H and complete the annual enrollment process during February. By becoming enrolled members, youth have the opportunity to join a club, exhibit projects at the county and State Fair, participate in contests, and apply for special awards and recognition.&nbsp;

4-H is Nebraska’s largest youth development organization – empowering nearly 140,000 across the state with the skills to lead for a lifetime. With the support of 12,000 volunteers, Nebraska 4-H helps youth develop and practice life skills through clubs, camps, school enrichment, afterschool, and special interest programs. In Lincoln, Logan &amp; McPherson County, more than 300 4-H members and 50 volunteers are involved in 4-H.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To learn more about how to get involved, visit <a href="https://4h.unl.edu/" target="_blank">https://4h.unl.edu</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident young people who tackle issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, 4-H programs empower six million young people through the 110 land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension in more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country. 

Outside the United States, independent, country-led 4-H organizations empower one million young people in more than 50 countries. In Nebraska, 4-H is present in all 93 counties through clubs, camps, school enrichment, afterschool programs, and special interest programs. Learn more about 4-H at 4h.unl.edu, find us on Facebook at facebook.com/nebraska4h, on Twitter at twitter.com/nebraska4h, and on Instagram at Instagram.com/nebraska4h.&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte, Ne — Every year, Nebraska 4-H Month brings thousands of young people, parents, volunteers, and alumni together to celebrate all the ways in which 4-H helps youth find a place where they belong. Across the state, Nebraska 4-H invites community members to celebrate:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>4-H Spirit Day on Thursday, February 1&nbsp;</li><li>4-H Volunteer Appreciation Day on Thursday, February 8&nbsp;</li><li>4-H Supporters and Donors Appreciation Day on Thursday, February 15th&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Day of 4-H Service or Give Back to Your Community on Thursday, February 22&nbsp;</li><li>Leap into 4-H- Get enrolled on 4-Honline on Thursday, February 29&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Lincoln, Logan &amp; McPherson Co. 4-H will observe 4-H Month this year by hosting a 4-H open house on Saturday February 17, 2023 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds from 3:00-5:00. We will be offering different activities such as: photo booth, seed mosaic, &amp; 4-H bracelets. Current members will have tables showcasing their past 4-H projects. Miss Nebraska’s Teen Boston Pettera will be there to judge the cooking contest 4-H members will be participating in. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities.&nbsp;In addition to celebrating, youth are invited to join 4-H and complete the annual enrollment process during February. By becoming enrolled members, youth have the opportunity to join a club, exhibit projects at the county and State Fair, participate in contests, and apply for special awards and recognition.&nbsp;4-H is Nebraska’s largest youth development organization – empowering nearly 140,000 across the state with the skills to lead for a lifetime. With the support of 12,000 volunteers, Nebraska 4-H helps youth develop and practice life skills through clubs, camps, school enrichment, afterschool, and special interest programs. In Lincoln, Logan &amp; McPherson County, more than 300 4-H members and 50 volunteers are involved in 4-H.&nbsp;&nbsp;To learn more about how to get involved, visit <a href="https://4h.unl.edu/" target="_blank">https://4h.unl.edu</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;About 4-H&nbsp;4-H, the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident young people who tackle issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, 4-H programs empower six million young people through the 110 land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension in more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country. Outside the United States, independent, country-led 4-H organizations empower one million young people in more than 50 countries. In Nebraska, 4-H is present in all 93 counties through clubs, camps, school enrichment, afterschool programs, and special interest programs. Learn more about 4-H at 4h.unl.edu, find us on Facebook at facebook.com/nebraska4h, on Twitter at twitter.com/nebraska4h, and on Instagram at Instagram.com/nebraska4h.&nbsp;&nbsp;