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Lincoln – The Powerball jackpot has been growing since November without a winner. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.

The Powerball jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 30 consecutive Powerball drawings since November 21, 2022, without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Monday, January 30 drawing to $613 million or $329 million with the cash option selected. This is the 9th largest jackpot in the history of the game.

This jackpot run has produced three big Powerball winners in Nebraska.

The largest Powerball jackpot on record occurred in November 2022 when one winner in California won a $2.04 billion jackpot.

Ten jackpots ranging from $2.5 million to $365 million have been won in Nebraska since the Nebraska Lottery began offering Powerball in July of 1994. The largest Powerball jackpot won in Nebraska occurred in February 2006 when a group of eight coworkers at the ConAgra Foods ham and corned beef plant in Lincoln split a $365 million jackpot.

Because of the high Powerball jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at problemgambling.nebraska.gov.

The mission of the Nebraska Lottery is to generate proceeds for good causes while providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Over $908 million has been raised for the Nebraska Lottery’s beneficiary funds since the Lottery began in 1993. All 93 counties in Nebraska have benefited from projects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.

Lincoln – The Powerball jackpot has been growing since November without a winner. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.The Powerball jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 30 consecutive Powerball drawings since November 21, 2022, without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Monday, January 30 drawing to $613 million or $329 million with the cash option selected. This is the 9th largest jackpot in the history of the game.This jackpot run has produced three big Powerball winners in Nebraska.<ul>
 <li>December 3, 2022: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Valley Foods Cooperative, 416 W Hoffman St, Lynch</li><li>December 24, 2022: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Bakers #319, 888 S Saddlecreek Rd, Omaha</li><li>January 7, 2023: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Pump &amp; Pantry #52, 3210 Old Potash Hwy, Grand Island</li>
 </ul>The largest Powerball jackpot on record occurred in November 2022 when one winner in California won a $2.04 billion jackpot.Ten jackpots ranging from $2.5 million to $365 million have been won in Nebraska since the Nebraska Lottery began offering Powerball in July of 1994. The largest Powerball jackpot won in Nebraska occurred in February 2006 when a group of eight coworkers at the ConAgra Foods ham and corned beef plant in Lincoln split a $365 million jackpot.Play ResponsiblyBecause of the high Powerball jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at problemgambling.nebraska.gov.The mission of the Nebraska Lottery is to generate proceeds for good causes while providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Over $908 million has been raised for the Nebraska Lottery’s beneficiary funds since the Lottery began in 1993. All 93 counties in Nebraska have benefited from projects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.

Powerball jackpot 9th largest ever

GOODLAND — A Goodland man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for his conviction in the death of a child in 2020, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said Monday in a news release.

Steven E. Johnson, 28, Goodland, was sentenced in Sherman County District Court by Judge Scott Showalter to 61 months in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility on one count of involuntary manslaughter and 43 months for one count of child abuse. Johnson pleaded no contest to the charges in December 2021.

The case stems from the death of a 3-month-old child on May 13, 2020. The case was investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Goodland Police Department.

The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Attorney General Jessica Domme of Kobach’s office.

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 NW Kan. man sentenced to 8+ years in prison for child death

North Platte, Ne - From his earliest memories of growning up on a Lincoln County dairy farm, Tyrell Rousey always knew he wanted to be a cattleman. Rousey was heavily involved in livestock judging in college, and after graduating he began internships for local cattlemen, eventually working for&nbsp; Berger’s Herdmasters between North Platte &amp; Stapleton as manager of the program after college. After being with Berger’s Herdmasters program for 15 years, the opportunity to lease the Berger cowherd and ranch was presented and has since transitioned to Rousey SimAngus, LLC.

The Rousey's have tried not to reinvent the wheel, but instead to evolve their heard over the years, according to Tyrell "you know whenever there's a changing of the guard you know there's always a few things that that change for sure but you know we haven't made any any drastic changes. I guess you know the saying goes if ain't broke don't fix it. You know we've got a diverse set of customers and you know.... when talking to them they've been very pleased with what we've provided to them over the years ,but there's some technology and everything evolves. We've moved forward, we've started doing some genomic testing, I guess that that's one step we've made."

Tyrell Rousey sat down with Eagle's Derek Beck recently to discuss SimAngus, and what excites the Rousey's about the future of their heard. Enjoy their conversation below, sponsored by North Platte Kubota. The <a href="https://www.rouseysimangus.com/rouseysimangus-bull-sale/">Rousey SimAngus Bull</a> sale is Saturday, February 11th at 1pm CST at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in North Platte.

Story by Derek Beck/Eagle Communications, LLC

Sponsored - North Platte, Ne - From his earliest memories of growning up on a Lincoln County dairy farm, Tyrell Rousey always knew he wanted to be a cattleman. Rousey was heavily involved in livestock judging in college, and after graduating he began internships for local cattlemen, eventually working for&nbsp; Berger’s Herdmasters between North Platte &amp; Stapleton as manager of the program after college. After being with Berger’s Herdmasters program for 15 years, the opportunity to lease the Berger cowherd and ranch was presented and has since transitioned to Rousey SimAngus, LLC.<figure>
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 </figure>The Rousey's have tried not to reinvent the wheel, but instead to evolve their heard over the years, according to Tyrell "you know whenever there's a changing of the guard you know there's always a few things that that change for sure but you know we haven't made any any drastic changes. I guess you know the saying goes if ain't broke don't fix it. You know we've got a diverse set of customers and you know.... when talking to them they've been very pleased with what we've provided to them over the years ,but there's some technology and everything evolves. We've moved forward, we've started doing some genomic testing, I guess that that's one step we've made."Tyrell Rousey sat down with Eagle's Derek Beck recently to discuss SimAngus, and what excites the Rousey's about the future of their heard. Enjoy their conversation below, sponsored by North Platte Kubota. The <a href="https://www.rouseysimangus.com/rouseysimangus-bull-sale/">Rousey SimAngus Bull</a> sale is Saturday, February 11th at 1pm CST at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in North Platte.<div><iframe title="Meet The Rousey’s , Lincoln Counties SimAngus Cattlemen" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dgpkc-13792a3-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"></iframe></div>Story by Derek Beck/Eagle Communications, LLC<figure>
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Meet the Rousey's, Practicality, Functionality, and Heterosis

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will burn tree and brush piles on the west side of Ash Hollow State Historical Park on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

The burn will be conducted in conjunction with local fire departments.

By Nebraska Game and ParksThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will burn tree and brush piles on the west side of Ash Hollow State Historical Park on Tuesday, Jan. 31.The burn will be conducted in conjunction with local fire departments.

Burn scheduled at Ash Hollow SHP on Jan. 31

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The Hot Sheets: Jan. 30, 2023

From the National Weather Service-North Platte

Wind chill advisories continue this morning and again this evening into tomorrow across much of western and north central Nebraska.

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Dangerous wind chills impact North Platte area Monday, Tuesday

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The Hot Sheets: Jan. 29, 2023

High School Basketball - Alliance @ North Platte High School

LAVEEN VILLAGE, Ariz. (AP) — During seventh grade at Phoenix Indian School, Pershlie Ami signed up to go on what the school called an “outing” — promoted as opportunities for Native American students to earn spending money off campus.

They were opportunities — for cheap labor.

Ami said most people have no idea that the school staff would send students out to work, often doing menial tasks, for strangers whose backgrounds weren't checked.

“A family came and picked me up and took me to their home. The task that they wanted me to do was pick up dog poop in their house,” Ami said during a listening session Friday in the Gila River Indian Community just south of Phoenix overseen by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/debra-haaland">U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland</a>.

The session is part of a yearlong “Road to Healing” tour for victims and survivors of abuse at government-backed boarding schools. It is the fourth stop for the nation’s first and only Native American Cabinet secretary after previous stops in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/religion-native-americans-south-dakota-762797ee44f94d06e2f7776599bef374">South Dakota</a>, Oklahoma and Michigan.

Ami, who’s Hopi, is now 67 and living in nearby Laveen. She still remembers vehemently refusing to clean the house — and the fallout.

“I got severely punished for not doing what that family had asked me to do. I was never allowed to go out on another outing," she said. "Then I started to wonder what happened to some of these kids that went out on these outings, that nobody ever followed up on them.”

Ami was one of several people who spoke during Haaland’s visit to Arizona before a large audience that included Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego.

Several testimonies addressed issues in addition to abuse, such as losing one's culture and language. The session took place in the multipurpose room of Gila Crossing Community School, where artwork and banners reflected the heritage of the local tribe.

“This is one step among many that we will take to strengthen and rebuild the bonds with the Native communities that federal Indian boarding school policies set out to break,” Haaland said before the session.

Starting with the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/education-native-americans-cultures-congress-8e9dff912a6eb23d2e25d03a58fd314b">Indian Civilization Act of 1819</a>, the U.S. enacted laws and policies to establish and support the schools. The stated goal was to “civilize” Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, which was often carried out through abusive practices.

In Arizona alone, there were 47 federal Indian boarding schools — and that number does not even include the religious and private institutions that received federal funding to run schools.

“My ancestors and many of yours endured the horrors of the Indian boarding school assimilation policies carried out by the same department I now lead,” Haaland said. “This is the first time in history that a United States Cabinet secretary comes to the table with a shared trauma. That is not lost on me.”

Haaland has prioritized publicly examining the trauma caused by these schools. In May, the Interior Department released a first-of-its-kind report pointing out 408 schools the federal government supported that stripped Native Americans of their cultures and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/politics-wisconsin-us-department-of-the-interior-tennessee-texas-4bb30826b17c4426479f3a9082212fda">identities.</a>&nbsp;At least 500 children are known to have died at some of the schools. But when more research is done, that statistic is likely to rise.

A majority of the speakers were descendants of boarding school survivors. They shared how their parents had a hard time learning how to be good parents because they were separated from their own — some at a very young age. Ami, whose father also went to a boarding school, remembered how he would refer to himself as “just a dumb Indian.”

“I think he did eventually get rid of that image of being ‘a dumb Indian,’” Ami said. "But he never stopped using that phrase in reference to himself.”

The vulnerability of victims has spurred tears at all of these sessions. However, Deborah Parker, chief executive of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition and a member of the Tulalip Tribes, said there's a feeling of hope, too.

“There's a sense of encouragement. Yes, we can finally tell our stories and maybe we can begin to heal,” Parker said. “Those tears help cleanse emotions that we've been keeping inside of us for sometimes generations.”

Congress is planning to reintroduce legislation to establish a boarding school “truth and healing commission,” according to Parker. It would be similar to one established in Canada in 2008. If passed, it would have a broader scope than the Interior Department’s investigation into federally run boarding schools and subpoena power.

Meanwhile, a second report is pending in the school investigation launched by Haaland, who is a member of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. It will focus on burial sites, the schools’ impact on Indigenous communities and also try to account for federal funds spent on the troubled program.

By Associated PressLAVEEN VILLAGE, Ariz. (AP) — During seventh grade at Phoenix Indian School, Pershlie Ami signed up to go on what the school called an “outing” — promoted as opportunities for Native American students to earn spending money off campus.They were opportunities — for cheap labor.Ami said most people have no idea that the school staff would send students out to work, often doing menial tasks, for strangers whose backgrounds weren't checked.“A family came and picked me up and took me to their home. The task that they wanted me to do was pick up dog poop in their house,” Ami said during a listening session Friday in the Gila River Indian Community just south of Phoenix overseen by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/debra-haaland">U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland</a>.The session is part of a yearlong “Road to Healing” tour for victims and survivors of abuse at government-backed boarding schools. It is the fourth stop for the nation’s first and only Native American Cabinet secretary after previous stops in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/religion-native-americans-south-dakota-762797ee44f94d06e2f7776599bef374">South Dakota</a>, Oklahoma and Michigan.Ami, who’s Hopi, is now 67 and living in nearby Laveen. She still remembers vehemently refusing to clean the house — and the fallout.“I got severely punished for not doing what that family had asked me to do. I was never allowed to go out on another outing," she said. "Then I started to wonder what happened to some of these kids that went out on these outings, that nobody ever followed up on them.”Ami was one of several people who spoke during Haaland’s visit to Arizona before a large audience that included Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego.Several testimonies addressed issues in addition to abuse, such as losing one's culture and language. The session took place in the multipurpose room of Gila Crossing Community School, where artwork and banners reflected the heritage of the local tribe.“This is one step among many that we will take to strengthen and rebuild the bonds with the Native communities that federal Indian boarding school policies set out to break,” Haaland said before the session.Starting with the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/education-native-americans-cultures-congress-8e9dff912a6eb23d2e25d03a58fd314b">Indian Civilization Act of 1819</a>, the U.S. enacted laws and policies to establish and support the schools. The stated goal was to “civilize” Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, which was often carried out through abusive practices.In Arizona alone, there were 47 federal Indian boarding schools — and that number does not even include the religious and private institutions that received federal funding to run schools.“My ancestors and many of yours endured the horrors of the Indian boarding school assimilation policies carried out by the same department I now lead,” Haaland said. “This is the first time in history that a United States Cabinet secretary comes to the table with a shared trauma. That is not lost on me.”Haaland has prioritized publicly examining the trauma caused by these schools. In May, the Interior Department released a first-of-its-kind report pointing out 408 schools the federal government supported that stripped Native Americans of their cultures and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/politics-wisconsin-us-department-of-the-interior-tennessee-texas-4bb30826b17c4426479f3a9082212fda">identities.</a>&nbsp;At least 500 children are known to have died at some of the schools. But when more research is done, that statistic is likely to rise.A majority of the speakers were descendants of boarding school survivors. They shared how their parents had a hard time learning how to be good parents because they were separated from their own — some at a very young age. Ami, whose father also went to a boarding school, remembered how he would refer to himself as “just a dumb Indian.”“I think he did eventually get rid of that image of being ‘a dumb Indian,’” Ami said. "But he never stopped using that phrase in reference to himself.”The vulnerability of victims has spurred tears at all of these sessions. However, Deborah Parker, chief executive of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition and a member of the Tulalip Tribes, said there's a feeling of hope, too.“There's a sense of encouragement. Yes, we can finally tell our stories and maybe we can begin to heal,” Parker said. “Those tears help cleanse emotions that we've been keeping inside of us for sometimes generations.”Congress is planning to reintroduce legislation to establish a boarding school “truth and healing commission,” according to Parker. It would be similar to one established in Canada in 2008. If passed, it would have a broader scope than the Interior Department’s investigation into federally run boarding schools and subpoena power.Meanwhile, a second report is pending in the school investigation launched by Haaland, who is a member of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. It will focus on burial sites, the schools’ impact on Indigenous communities and also try to account for federal funds spent on the troubled program.

Native Americans share trauma of Arizona boarding schools

News Release Governor Pillen's Office

LINCOLN, Neb.-Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Scott Cordes as the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. Cordes will replace Shane Hunter, who stepped down due to personal health issues.&nbsp;

"Scott will work hard&nbsp;to&nbsp;cut regulatory burdens on our volunteer fire departments and paramedics," said&nbsp;Governor Pillen.&nbsp;"He understands we need to help volunteers so they can continue to protect their communities without red tape and unnecessary interference from the state."

Cordes is currently the administrative department head overseeing all public safety activities for Norfolk including police, fire and Region 11 Emergency Management. Previously, he served the Norfolk Fire Division for 25 years in various capacities including, city fire marshal, assistant fire chief and fire chief. Cordes also worked for the State Fire Marshal's office as a flammable liquids division inspector and as deputy state fire marshal. He has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Protection Technology from Southeast Community College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and a Master of Science Degree in Leadership from Bellevue University.

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 </figure>News Release Governor Pillen's OfficeLINCOLN, Neb.-Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Scott Cordes as the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. Cordes will replace Shane Hunter, who stepped down due to personal health issues.&nbsp;"Scott will work hard&nbsp;to&nbsp;cut regulatory burdens on our volunteer fire departments and paramedics," said&nbsp;Governor Pillen.&nbsp;"He understands we need to help volunteers so they can continue to protect their communities without red tape and unnecessary interference from the state."Cordes is currently the administrative department head overseeing all public safety activities for Norfolk including police, fire and Region 11 Emergency Management. Previously, he served the Norfolk Fire Division for 25 years in various capacities including, city fire marshal, assistant fire chief and fire chief. Cordes also worked for the State Fire Marshal's office as a flammable liquids division inspector and as deputy state fire marshal. He has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Protection Technology from Southeast Community College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and a Master of Science Degree in Leadership from Bellevue University.

Gov. Pillen appoints new State Fire Marshal

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Great Plains Health
is pleased to share
the vision for a new sports and therapy and orthopaedic rehabilitation center.

The facility will be located in a convenient, centralized location on the Great Plains
Health campus, on the corner of Jeffers and Leota Streets at 1520 S. Jeffers
St.

“We look forward to an expanded therapy center that matches
the high-level of care
that our team provides,” said Ivan Mitchell, chief executive officer.
“The combination of the latest rehabilitation amenities with our highly-trained
staff will better serve the broad

The center was first identified in the master campus plan in 2019 as a key project
in ongoing service of the community’s needs.

The project is currently in the
design phase of the planning process. Once the design and estimate
is finished, the project
will then go before the hospital board of
directors to approve the
budget and construction timeline. Once approved by the board, construction
would take an estimated two years.

As part of this initial
phase, demolition of the existing
building, the former Motel 6, is set for mid-February.

In the meantime, Great Plains
Health is pleased to partner with first-responders, including the North Platte
Police Department and North Platte
Fire Department, to allow
emergency training and drills within the building to enhance response.

"Training like this helps
keep our officers' skills sharp," said Deputy Chief Kendall Allison, North Platte Police
Department. "It helps
hone our response
and ultimately keep our
community safe. We appreciate this opportunity from Great Plains Health to conduct
drills in this building."

Great Plains Health also has collaborated with local non-profit organizations, including
RDAP, the Connection and others, to donate the furniture within the building to
community causes.

“We appreciate community partners
that believe in our mission and support survivors,” said Charlene DePriest, community
engagement coordinator, RDAP. “These donations help us provide a clean and
comfortable space for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It
takes incredible businesses and people, like Great Plains Health, to keep our
mission alive and thriving!"

Initial plans for the project include
expanded equipment and space
for all types of
physical, occupational and speech language therapy for all ages.

“What our team loves most about
the vision for this project is how it is created around the patients’ needs,”
said Darrick Parker, PT, director of rehab at Great Plains Health. “Patients are at the forefront of everything we do.
This facility considers ease of access, seamless integration into the
GPHealth campus and modern amenities that enhance rehab even further.”

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 </figure>News Release Great Plains HealthNORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Great Plains Health
is pleased to share
the vision for a new sports and therapy and orthopaedic rehabilitation center.The facility will be located in a convenient, centralized location on the Great Plains
Health campus, on the corner of Jeffers and Leota Streets at 1520 S. Jeffers
St.“We look forward to an expanded therapy center that matches
the high-level of care
that our team provides,” said Ivan Mitchell, chief executive officer.
“The combination of the latest rehabilitation amenities with our highly-trained
staff will better serve the broadtherapy needs of Greater Nebraska.”The center was first identified in the master campus plan in 2019 as a key project
in ongoing service of the community’s needs.The project is currently in the
design phase of the planning process. Once the design and estimate
is finished, the project
will then go before the hospital board of
directors to approve the
budget and construction timeline. Once approved by the board, construction
would take an estimated two years.As part of this initial
phase, demolition of the existing
building, the former Motel 6, is set for mid-February.In the meantime, Great Plains
Health is pleased to partner with first-responders, including the North Platte
Police Department and North Platte
Fire Department, to allow
emergency training and drills within the building to enhance response."Training like this helps
keep our officers' skills sharp," said Deputy Chief Kendall Allison, North Platte Police
Department. "It helps
hone our response
and ultimately keep our
community safe. We appreciate this opportunity from Great Plains Health to conduct
drills in this building."Great Plains Health also has collaborated with local non-profit organizations, including
RDAP, the Connection and others, to donate the furniture within the building to
community causes.“We appreciate community partners
that believe in our mission and support survivors,” said Charlene DePriest, community
engagement coordinator, RDAP. “These donations help us provide a clean and
comfortable space for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It
takes incredible businesses and people, like Great Plains Health, to keep our
mission alive and thriving!"Initial plans for the project include
expanded equipment and space
for all types of
physical, occupational and speech language therapy for all ages.“What our team loves most about
the vision for this project is how it is created around the patients’ needs,”
said Darrick Parker, PT, director of rehab at Great Plains Health. “Patients are at the forefront of everything we do.
This facility considers ease of access, seamless integration into the
GPHealth campus and modern amenities that enhance rehab even further.”

Great Plains Health unveils vision for new sports therapy, rehabilitation center

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div><a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/2ddcec21-000f-4ace-b19e-4250120d6629">&nbsp;&nbsp;Download The Post app for iOs or Android</a><figure>
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The Hot Sheets: Jan. 28, 2023

Grady Trent Frederick, 47, Hershey and Cora Jean Schomp, 45, Hershey

Carlos Desmond Whitaker, 64, North Platte and Ana Paula Hannon, 44, North Platte

Joshua Gerald Hacker, 43, North Platte and Kayla Dawn Melgaard, 36, North Platte

Mark William Wiezorek, 50, North Platte and Jessica Rhealynn Castor, 28, North Platte

Angelo Franklin Vieyra, 31, North Platte and Spencer Lyn Elliott, 28, North Platte

Sean Donovan Haremza, 24, North Platte and Skylar Schea Fisher, 23, North Platte

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 </figure>From the Lincoln County ClerkGrady Trent Frederick, 47, Hershey and Cora Jean Schomp, 45, HersheyCarlos Desmond Whitaker, 64, North Platte and Ana Paula Hannon, 44, North PlatteJoshua Gerald Hacker, 43, North Platte and Kayla Dawn Melgaard, 36, North PlatteMark William Wiezorek, 50, North Platte and Jessica Rhealynn Castor, 28, North PlatteAngelo Franklin Vieyra, 31, North Platte and Spencer Lyn Elliott, 28, North PlatteSean Donovan Haremza, 24, North Platte and Skylar Schea Fisher, 23, North Platte

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses

By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker is taking another shot at trying to pass a bill that would not only allow people to carry concealed handguns without a permit, it would prohibit the state's cities and counties from issuing local laws to do so within their borders.

Sen. Tom Brewer, of Gordon, defended the bill in a hearing before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that drew more than 100 people both for and against it. Brewer brought with him a state attorney general's opinion that determined such a law would need to be implemented statewide.

"You can either follow the Constitution, or you can have carve-outs. But you can't do both," said Brewer, a combat veteran who was shot several times during a firefight with the Taliban in 2003. Given his harried combat experience, he said, "I understand the significance of what I'm asking for here."

Brewer has introduced the measure every year since 2017. This year, his proposal has 25 cosponsors and is again listed as his priority bill, increasing the odds that lawmakers will debate it on the Senate floor.

According to the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, permit-less concealed carry is already allowed in 25 conservative-leaning states, including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota and Wyoming — five of the six states that border Nebraska.

Nebraska already allows gun owners to carry firearms in public view, as long as they don't have a criminal record that bars them from possessing one and aren't in a place where guns are prohibited. To legally conceal the gun, Nebraskans are required to submit to a Nebraska State Patrol background check, get fingerprinted and take a gun safety course at their own expense.

The bill is championed by gun rights advocates who call it "constitutional carry," in reference to the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Opponents argue that allowing people to carry handguns without registering with law enforcement is a threat to public safety.

More than a dozen people testified in favor of the bill, and the group included some unexpected backers, such as attorney Spike Eickholt, who represented the Nebraska Criminal Defense Association. That group, Eickholt said, finds those in the state's largest cities of Omaha and Lincoln — particularly minority populations — are disproportionately targeted by police over concealed carry laws. Others also testified that the $100 cost of a conceal carry permit that must be renewed every five years discriminates against poor residents.

Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer was among those who testified against the bill, noting that the city's gang violence and its population of about 500,000 would make permit-less concealed carry a dangerous proposition in the city.

"I completely understand why they don't need it in small towns. In Omaha, we have that need," Schmaderer said. "It plays a role in how we address violent crime."

Brewer's attempt to pass a nearly identical bill last year won initial approval but stalled on the second of three required votes in the waning days of the legislative session over objections to the proposal's elimination of mandatory training to obtain a concealed-carry permit. Brewer declined to include the required training feature again this year, saying Tuesday that while he believes in the importance of gun safety training, "it should not be mandatory."

Last year, Brewer's bill fell two votes short of the 33-vote supermajority needed to overcome a filibuster. The one-chamber Legislature is officially nonpartisan, but 17 of the state's 49 lawmakers this year are registered Democrats. If all of them oppose the measure, it would leave bill supporters at least one vote short of being filibuster-proof.

Such gun bills have triggered disconcerting reactions in the State Capitol before. In 2020, some gun-rights activists protesting a measure that would have imposed new restrictions on gun ownerships showed up carrying loaded semi-automatic rifles, which they are legally allowed to carry inside the Capitol.

Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who described being in a hearing room with armed people as "terrifying," has introduced a bill to prohibit possession of deadly weapons in the State Capitol or on State Capitol grounds. That bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee, but it had not been assigned a hearing as of Thursday.

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 </figure>By MARGERY A. BECK Associated PressLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker is taking another shot at trying to pass a bill that would not only allow people to carry concealed handguns without a permit, it would prohibit the state's cities and counties from issuing local laws to do so within their borders.Sen. Tom Brewer, of Gordon, defended the bill in a hearing before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that drew more than 100 people both for and against it. Brewer brought with him a state attorney general's opinion that determined such a law would need to be implemented statewide."You can either follow the Constitution, or you can have carve-outs. But you can't do both," said Brewer, a combat veteran who was shot several times during a firefight with the Taliban in 2003. Given his harried combat experience, he said, "I understand the significance of what I'm asking for here."Brewer has introduced the measure every year since 2017. This year, his proposal has 25 cosponsors and is again listed as his priority bill, increasing the odds that lawmakers will debate it on the Senate floor.According to the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, permit-less concealed carry is already allowed in 25 conservative-leaning states, including Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota and Wyoming — five of the six states that border Nebraska.Nebraska already allows gun owners to carry firearms in public view, as long as they don't have a criminal record that bars them from possessing one and aren't in a place where guns are prohibited. To legally conceal the gun, Nebraskans are required to submit to a Nebraska State Patrol background check, get fingerprinted and take a gun safety course at their own expense.The bill is championed by gun rights advocates who call it "constitutional carry," in reference to the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Opponents argue that allowing people to carry handguns without registering with law enforcement is a threat to public safety.More than a dozen people testified in favor of the bill, and the group included some unexpected backers, such as attorney Spike Eickholt, who represented the Nebraska Criminal Defense Association. That group, Eickholt said, finds those in the state's largest cities of Omaha and Lincoln — particularly minority populations — are disproportionately targeted by police over concealed carry laws. Others also testified that the $100 cost of a conceal carry permit that must be renewed every five years discriminates against poor residents.Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer was among those who testified against the bill, noting that the city's gang violence and its population of about 500,000 would make permit-less concealed carry a dangerous proposition in the city."I completely understand why they don't need it in small towns. In Omaha, we have that need," Schmaderer said. "It plays a role in how we address violent crime."Brewer's attempt to pass a nearly identical bill last year won initial approval but stalled on the second of three required votes in the waning days of the legislative session over objections to the proposal's elimination of mandatory training to obtain a concealed-carry permit. Brewer declined to include the required training feature again this year, saying Tuesday that while he believes in the importance of gun safety training, "it should not be mandatory."Last year, Brewer's bill fell two votes short of the 33-vote supermajority needed to overcome a filibuster. The one-chamber Legislature is officially nonpartisan, but 17 of the state's 49 lawmakers this year are registered Democrats. If all of them oppose the measure, it would leave bill supporters at least one vote short of being filibuster-proof.Such gun bills have triggered disconcerting reactions in the State Capitol before. In 2020, some gun-rights activists protesting a measure that would have imposed new restrictions on gun ownerships showed up carrying loaded semi-automatic rifles, which they are legally allowed to carry inside the Capitol.Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who described being in a hearing room with armed people as "terrifying," has introduced a bill to prohibit possession of deadly weapons in the State Capitol or on State Capitol grounds. That bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee, but it had not been assigned a hearing as of Thursday.

Nebraska lawmaker again pushes no-permit conceal carry

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div><a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/2ddcec21-000f-4ace-b19e-4250120d6629">&nbsp;&nbsp;Download The Post app for iOs or Android</a><figure>
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The Hot Sheets: Jan. 27, 2023

News Release Nebraska Department of Transportation

The Nebraska
Department of Transportation (NDOT) is excited to announce winners of its
second “Name a Snowplow” contest! With almost 700 submissions by elementary school
students from throughout the state, the list was narrowed down to 16 winners, two from each of NDOT’s eight highway
districts.

According to Shannon
Ankeny, NDOT Director
of Communications and Public Policy,
the creativity of students’ submissions was impressive once again, making it difficult to narrow down the list. Some of the winning names included Super
Scooper, Plowabunga, Snow Big Deal, and Snowbi-Wan Kenobi.

“We received
entries from all corners of the state, including Crawford, Sidney, Falls City,
and Pender,” Ankeny said. “Not only is it
a chance for students to get
involved, but it is also a great way to recognize our
hardworking snowplow drivers and maintenance workers who are often the unsung
heroes in keeping our roads safe during and after winter weather.”

The selected
plows will be branded with their new monikers and will be updated on NDOT’s <a href="https://plows.nebraska.gov/">plows.nebraska.gov</a> and on <a href="https://new.511.nebraska.gov/">511.nebraska.gov</a> where
the name and location of each plow will be available in real time. While NDOT
has over 600 snowplows, these 16 winners will be added to the 17 winners from the inaugural
“Name a Snowplow” contest and will be the only ones identified by name for now.

NDOT will share additional information on its social media pages, including when the names
are placed on the snowplows.

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 </figure>News Release Nebraska Department of TransportationThe Nebraska
Department of Transportation (NDOT) is excited to announce winners of its
second “Name a Snowplow” contest! With almost 700 submissions by elementary school
students from throughout the state, the list was narrowed down to 16 winners, two from each of NDOT’s eight highway
districts.According to Shannon
Ankeny, NDOT Director
of Communications and Public Policy,
the creativity of students’ submissions was impressive once again, making it difficult to narrow down the list. Some of the winning names included Super
Scooper, Plowabunga, Snow Big Deal, and Snowbi-Wan Kenobi.“We received
entries from all corners of the state, including Crawford, Sidney, Falls City,
and Pender,” Ankeny said. “Not only is it
a chance for students to get
involved, but it is also a great way to recognize our
hardworking snowplow drivers and maintenance workers who are often the unsung
heroes in keeping our roads safe during and after winter weather.”The selected
plows will be branded with their new monikers and will be updated on NDOT’s <a href="https://plows.nebraska.gov/">plows.nebraska.gov</a> and on <a href="https://new.511.nebraska.gov/">511.nebraska.gov</a> where
the name and location of each plow will be available in real time. While NDOT
has over 600 snowplows, these 16 winners will be added to the 17 winners from the inaugural
“Name a Snowplow” contest and will be the only ones identified by name for now.NDOT will share additional information on its social media pages, including when the names
are placed on the snowplows.

NDOT announces winners of 2nd 'Name a Snowplow' contest

From the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.&nbsp;Some warrants may no longer be active. Never attempt to apprehend a wanted individual, contact law enforcement.&nbsp;

2 warrants: Theft by Deception, Failure to Appear

3 warrants: Failure to appear (2 counts), attempt of a class 4 felony, possession of controlled substance methamphetamine and fentanyl, Minor in possession (2 counts)

4 warrants: Failure to Pay (2 counts), Failure to appear or comply with citation, theft-consolidate offenses, resisting arrest, operate motor vehicle to avoid arrest, possession of controlled substance methamphetamine

2 warrants: Carry concealed weapon; 2nd subsequent, no valid registration, drinking on public property, failure to appear or comply with citation; Failure to Appear; carry concealed weapon, no proof insurance, possession of marijuana, no operator’s license.

2 warrants: Failure to appear; leaving the scene of an accident, failure to furnish information, Failure to appear; DUI 2nd offense. 

1 warrant: Possession of controlled substance

6 warrants: Failure to Appear (6); possession of controlled substance methamphetamine, domestic assault by strangulation or suffocation, false imprisonment, habitual criminal, commit child abuse, forgery, violation of Protection Order 

2 warrants: Failure to Appear; violation of protection order, prior protection order conviction, criminal trespass 2nd degree. Failure to pay; domestic assault, commit child abuse-negligence.

From the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.&nbsp;Some warrants may no longer be active. Never attempt to apprehend a wanted individual, contact law enforcement.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Allen J. McGinnisAge: 291 warrant: Criminal MischiefWilliam B. MortonAge: 622 warrants: Theft by Deception, Failure to AppearNevaeh L.F. Menardaka NeveahAge: 193 warrants: Failure to appear (2 counts), attempt of a class 4 felony, possession of controlled substance methamphetamine and fentanyl, Minor in possession (2 counts)Alfonso V. RomeroAge: 354 warrants: Failure to Pay (2 counts), Failure to appear or comply with citation, theft-consolidate offenses, resisting arrest, operate motor vehicle to avoid arrest, possession of controlled substance methamphetamineRyan M. RuckerAge: 422 warrants: Carry concealed weapon; 2nd subsequent, no valid registration, drinking on public property, failure to appear or comply with citation; Failure to Appear; carry concealed weapon, no proof insurance, possession of marijuana, no operator’s license.Ashley N. MayAge: 292 warrants: Failure to appear; leaving the scene of an accident, failure to furnish information, Failure to appear; DUI 2nd offense. Anthony W. CoxAge: 321 warrant: Possession of controlled substanceKerec M. GilmoreAge: 396 warrants: Failure to Appear (6); possession of controlled substance methamphetamine, domestic assault by strangulation or suffocation, false imprisonment, habitual criminal, commit child abuse, forgery, violation of Protection Order Matthew J. HeimbuchAge: 362 warrants: Failure to Appear; violation of protection order, prior protection order conviction, criminal trespass 2nd degree. Failure to pay; domestic assault, commit child abuse-negligence.

Lincoln County’s Most Wanted 

LEXINGTON, Neb.-Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Cozad woman following a pursuit on Interstate 80 Wednesday night in central Nebraska.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Hyundai Elantra, which was believed to be driven by a subject with multiple felony warrants. The trooper attempted the traffic stop near Overton at mile marker 247 on Interstate 80. The driver of the Hyundai refused to yield and accelerated to speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.

The trooper initiated a pursuit. As the vehicle reached mile marker 238, additional troopers successfully deployed stop sticks to slow the vehicle. The vehicle exited I-80 at the Lexington interchange and then attempted to reenter I-80 westbound. A trooper performed a tactical vehicle intervention on the entrance ramp to bring the vehicle to a stop.

The driver refused to exit the vehicle for several minutes. Troopers deployed pepperball into the vehicle at which time the driver exited. The driver, Mikayla Schooley, 25, of Cozad, was then taken into custody. She was lodged in Dawson County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, resisting arrest, obstructing a peace officer, possession of cocaine, and outstanding warrants.

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 </figure>By NEBRASKA STATE PATROLLEXINGTON, Neb.-Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Cozad woman following a pursuit on Interstate 80 Wednesday night in central Nebraska.At approximately 10:30 p.m., a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Hyundai Elantra, which was believed to be driven by a subject with multiple felony warrants. The trooper attempted the traffic stop near Overton at mile marker 247 on Interstate 80. The driver of the Hyundai refused to yield and accelerated to speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.The trooper initiated a pursuit. As the vehicle reached mile marker 238, additional troopers successfully deployed stop sticks to slow the vehicle. The vehicle exited I-80 at the Lexington interchange and then attempted to reenter I-80 westbound. A trooper performed a tactical vehicle intervention on the entrance ramp to bring the vehicle to a stop.The driver refused to exit the vehicle for several minutes. Troopers deployed pepperball into the vehicle at which time the driver exited. The driver, Mikayla Schooley, 25, of Cozad, was then taken into custody. She was lodged in Dawson County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, resisting arrest, obstructing a peace officer, possession of cocaine, and outstanding warrants.

Cozad woman arrested following pursuit on I-80

Eagle's January Teacher of the Month is Mid Plains Community College's Jessica Grasmick. Grasmick is the Program Director for the <a href="http://www.mpcc.edu/academics/programs/dental-assisting.php">Dental Assisting program at MPCC</a>.&nbsp;This is an 11-month program with a course of study leading to a diploma. The focus of the program is preparing students to work with the dentist at chairside during examination and treatment of patients.

Grasmick was nominated for the teacher of the month by a student on the contest page at NorthPlattePost.com . <a href="https://www.prairiefriendsandflowers.com/">Prairie Friends and Flowers</a> in North Platte is the sponsor of this monthly award, and gifted Grasmick a nice gift basket from their store.

Nominations are being taken now for February. The February Teacher of The Month will be announced in mid February. <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/e321eeb1-c835-4aa3-8fa8-98e8effc504d#/gallery">Make a nomination here</a>.

Eagle's January Teacher of the Month is Mid Plains Community College's Jessica Grasmick. Grasmick is the Program Director for the <a href="http://www.mpcc.edu/academics/programs/dental-assisting.php">Dental Assisting program at MPCC</a>.&nbsp;This is an 11-month program with a course of study leading to a diploma. The focus of the program is preparing students to work with the dentist at chairside during examination and treatment of patients.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674762562441.jpeg" alt="Jessica Grasmick&nbsp; with Eagle's Derek Beck/OM (Photo Credit-Heather Johnson)" />
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 </figure>Grasmick was nominated for the teacher of the month by a student on the contest page at NorthPlattePost.com . <a href="https://www.prairiefriendsandflowers.com/">Prairie Friends and Flowers</a> in North Platte is the sponsor of this monthly award, and gifted Grasmick a nice gift basket from their store.Nominations are being taken now for February. The February Teacher of The Month will be announced in mid February. <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/e321eeb1-c835-4aa3-8fa8-98e8effc504d#/gallery">Make a nomination here</a>.

January Teacher of The Month goes to College Dental Instructor

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Three new members were sworn onto the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors Wednesday evening.

Kim Korgan, of McCook; Tyler Pribbeno, of Imperial, and&nbsp;Tricia Schaffer, of North Platte, all ran unopposed in the November General Election.

They join eight other members on the board. Among other things, they will be responsible for leading the college through policy creation and initiation and through articulation and evaluation of the college’s scope, mission, values and legislated priorities.

Korgan replaces Alexis Davidson, of McCook, in representing District 1.

Korgan has lived in McCook since 1988 with her husband, Randy, who is a vice president at MNB Bank. The couple has two children.&nbsp;

Kim recently retired after 28-plus years with McCook Public Schools where she worked as registrar, Nebraska Department of Education data steward and student information administrator. She currently works from home for a partner of Infinite Campus.&nbsp;

Her passion for education is what prompted her to run for the MPCC Board of Governors.

“Education is something I am passionate about,” Kim said. “I have always thought that someday I would do something like this when I was closer to retirement to give back. I believe that Mid-Plains Community College is a huge part of McCook and feel it is important to support the growth here.”

She’s looking forward to making connections with other board members as well as across the state in her new role.

“I believe it is important to help each other in moving forward to offer great educational programs for students of Southwest Nebraska,” Kim said. “Great strides have been taken to offer classes that are shorter and teach skills that make students more employable. I would like more of those as well as more degree type offerings.”

Kim has stayed involved with her community by serving on the TeamMates Mentoring board, the McCook Education Foundation, the McCook Rotary Club and board and through several other boards within her church.

Pribbeno takes over the District 2 seat for Pam Abbott, of Ogallala.

Pribbeno was born and raised in Imperial. He graduated from Chase County High School in 2003 then earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Chadron State College followed by a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law.

He returned to Imperial in 2010 and joined Joel Burke at Burke Law Office as an associate then as a partner. Pribbeno currently works as the community development director for the City of Imperial while also practicing law on the side.

He has been a member of the fund advisory committee for the Imperial Community Foundation Fund since 2011, serving as chair for the past three years.

Additionally, Pribbeno has served on the People Attraction committee for the Nebraska Community Foundation for the past two years and was part of the West Central Nebraska Development District board of directors.

“Building community is one of my real passions and is something I get to do for work but also something I love to ponder off the clock,” Pribbeno said. “I work closely and communicate frequently with many people in the Imperial area and my district, across all industries and backgrounds, and feel like I can lend my voice to their wants, needs and desires and represent their best interests on the MPCC Board of Governors.”

Pribbeno said he’s looking forward to using his time on the Mid-Plains board to encourage young community members to invest in themselves by pursuing higher education and to strongly consider doing that in the most affordable means available – such as through dual credit classes and the pursuit of a degree, diploma or certificate through community college.

“Great education doesn’t have to and shouldn’t cost a fortune,” said Pribbeno. “I believe we have the best chance of keeping our youth if we provide them the education and skills they are looking for and show them there is a wealth of opportunities for their personal and professional growth and the pursuit of happiness right here in their own backyard.”

The growing presence of and partnerships with MPCC are a large part of why he’s excited about the future of Southwest Nebraska.

“I hope to help with MPCC’s strong forward momentum as it continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of its students, communities, local employers and emerging industries in our part of the state,” said Pribbeno.

Pribbeno has been married to his wife, Emilee, since September of 2021.

Tricia Schaffer fills the District 5 vacancy left by Karen Knisley, of North Platte, on the MPCC Board of Governors.&nbsp;

Schaffer’s family has been at North Platte since purchasing the North Platte Livestock Auction Co. in 1989. She and her husband Dewey have four children and eight grandchildren.

“Although we had never been in the livestock auction business, we had been on the other side of the table as livestock producers in a ranching operation,” Tricia said. “A turn of events left us needing to find something else and an advertisement about the livestock market being sold at a bank auction got our attention. With good help and community support, we operated the livestock market for five years. We brought our bull leasing business with us when we moved to North Platte and continue to provide that service to livestock producers.”

Tricia chose to run for the MPCC Board of Governors because she sees the college as an asset, and she wants that to continue.

“My goal is that the college will continue to grow and offer opportunities for the area that it serves,” Tricia said. “All of my children, at some point in their postsecondary schooling, attended a community college prior to finishing their degrees. Those institutions can make an education affordable. I remind students that an education is something that cannot be taken away.”

Tricia is no stranger to giving back to her community and state. She served as the national director for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association, an affiliation of the National High School Rodeo Association, for 26 years.

She has also been a member of the National High School Rodeo Foundation, the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association and the North Platte Pickleball Association.

Tricia sings with the Heartland Chorus, for which she served as president and member of the organization’s board of directors. She also volunteers at Great Plains Health and serves as president of the GPH Volunteer Auxiliary.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674752464418.jpeg" alt="On Wednesday night, newly elected and reelected members are sworn onto the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors in North Platte. Pictured left to right are: Ben Lashley, Tricia Schaffer, Cynthia Duncan, Tyler Pribbeno and Kim Korgan." />
 <figcaption>On Wednesday night, newly elected and reelected members are sworn onto the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors in North Platte. Pictured left to right are: Ben Lashley, Tricia Schaffer, Cynthia Duncan, Tyler Pribbeno and Kim Korgan.</figcaption>
 </figure>NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Three new members were sworn onto the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors Wednesday evening.Kim Korgan, of McCook; Tyler Pribbeno, of Imperial, and&nbsp;Tricia Schaffer, of North Platte, all ran unopposed in the November General Election.They join eight other members on the board. Among other things, they will be responsible for leading the college through policy creation and initiation and through articulation and evaluation of the college’s scope, mission, values and legislated priorities.Kim KorganKorgan replaces Alexis Davidson, of McCook, in representing District 1.Korgan has lived in McCook since 1988 with her husband, Randy, who is a vice president at MNB Bank. The couple has two children.&nbsp;Kim recently retired after 28-plus years with McCook Public Schools where she worked as registrar, Nebraska Department of Education data steward and student information administrator. She currently works from home for a partner of Infinite Campus.&nbsp;Her passion for education is what prompted her to run for the MPCC Board of Governors.“Education is something I am passionate about,” Kim said. “I have always thought that someday I would do something like this when I was closer to retirement to give back. I believe that Mid-Plains Community College is a huge part of McCook and feel it is important to support the growth here.”She’s looking forward to making connections with other board members as well as across the state in her new role.“I believe it is important to help each other in moving forward to offer great educational programs for students of Southwest Nebraska,” Kim said. “Great strides have been taken to offer classes that are shorter and teach skills that make students more employable. I would like more of those as well as more degree type offerings.”Kim has stayed involved with her community by serving on the TeamMates Mentoring board, the McCook Education Foundation, the McCook Rotary Club and board and through several other boards within her church.Tyler PribbenoPribbeno takes over the District 2 seat for Pam Abbott, of Ogallala.Pribbeno was born and raised in Imperial. He graduated from Chase County High School in 2003 then earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Chadron State College followed by a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law.He returned to Imperial in 2010 and joined Joel Burke at Burke Law Office as an associate then as a partner. Pribbeno currently works as the community development director for the City of Imperial while also practicing law on the side.He has been a member of the fund advisory committee for the Imperial Community Foundation Fund since 2011, serving as chair for the past three years.Additionally, Pribbeno has served on the People Attraction committee for the Nebraska Community Foundation for the past two years and was part of the West Central Nebraska Development District board of directors.“Building community is one of my real passions and is something I get to do for work but also something I love to ponder off the clock,” Pribbeno said. “I work closely and communicate frequently with many people in the Imperial area and my district, across all industries and backgrounds, and feel like I can lend my voice to their wants, needs and desires and represent their best interests on the MPCC Board of Governors.”Pribbeno said he’s looking forward to using his time on the Mid-Plains board to encourage young community members to invest in themselves by pursuing higher education and to strongly consider doing that in the most affordable means available – such as through dual credit classes and the pursuit of a degree, diploma or certificate through community college.“Great education doesn’t have to and shouldn’t cost a fortune,” said Pribbeno. “I believe we have the best chance of keeping our youth if we provide them the education and skills they are looking for and show them there is a wealth of opportunities for their personal and professional growth and the pursuit of happiness right here in their own backyard.”The growing presence of and partnerships with MPCC are a large part of why he’s excited about the future of Southwest Nebraska.“I hope to help with MPCC’s strong forward momentum as it continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of its students, communities, local employers and emerging industries in our part of the state,” said Pribbeno.Pribbeno has been married to his wife, Emilee, since September of 2021.Tricia SchafferTricia Schaffer fills the District 5 vacancy left by Karen Knisley, of North Platte, on the MPCC Board of Governors.&nbsp;Schaffer’s family has been at North Platte since purchasing the North Platte Livestock Auction Co. in 1989. She and her husband Dewey have four children and eight grandchildren.“Although we had never been in the livestock auction business, we had been on the other side of the table as livestock producers in a ranching operation,” Tricia said. “A turn of events left us needing to find something else and an advertisement about the livestock market being sold at a bank auction got our attention. With good help and community support, we operated the livestock market for five years. We brought our bull leasing business with us when we moved to North Platte and continue to provide that service to livestock producers.”Tricia chose to run for the MPCC Board of Governors because she sees the college as an asset, and she wants that to continue.“My goal is that the college will continue to grow and offer opportunities for the area that it serves,” Tricia said. “All of my children, at some point in their postsecondary schooling, attended a community college prior to finishing their degrees. Those institutions can make an education affordable. I remind students that an education is something that cannot be taken away.”Tricia is no stranger to giving back to her community and state. She served as the national director for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association, an affiliation of the National High School Rodeo Association, for 26 years.She has also been a member of the National High School Rodeo Foundation, the Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association and the North Platte Pickleball Association.Tricia sings with the Heartland Chorus, for which she served as president and member of the organization’s board of directors. She also volunteers at Great Plains Health and serves as president of the GPH Volunteer Auxiliary.

Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors adds new members

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen delivered his first State of the State address in the state Capitol on Wednesday, spelling out plans to drastically cut taxes while increasing funding to state schools.

"What we do with the people's money this session is critical for my grandbabies, and yours, and the generations to come," the Republican governor said in an address before the Nebraska Legislature. "We all agree — we are taxed way too much. Our tax policy chases our kids and grandparents out of the state. We can't grow Nebraska that way."

Pillen reiterated his plans announced earlier this month to increase K-12 public education funding by more than $2 billion over the next six years while cutting income and property taxes amounting to billions more through 2027.

Pillen's proposed two-year budget would hold annual growth to just 1.3%, increasing spending by $164.6 million next fiscal year over the current year, and keeping the budget nearly flat the following 2024-25 fiscal year with a proposed $500,000 increase. Nebraska's annual budget is about $4.5 billion.

The plan relies on leveraging the state's state's huge cash reserve of $1 billion. Fiscal forecasters predict a balance of $2.3 billion by this summer, with much of that additional revenue collected through federal pandemic recovery funding and boosts from rising inflation. Some critics of the tax-cutting plan fear that with pandemic funding now ended and predictions of a possible recession, the state could see its coffers drained under the cuts.

Much of Pillen's plan looks a lot like that of the previous governor, Pete Ricketts, who endorsed Pillen and contributed significant amounts of his own money to seeing Pillen elected last November. Ricketts was sworn in just this week to the U.S. Senate after Pillen appointed him to replace Ben Sasse, who resigned earlier this month to take a job as president of the University of Florida.

In his 2021 State of the State address, Ricketts touted a proposed constitutional amendment that would have limited the growth of local government property taxes to 3% per year. This year, Pillen is pushing a bill that would lower property taxes by limiting year-over-year tax-collections by schools — the biggest driver of property taxes — to a 3% increase in revenue per year.

Pillen is also seeking to speed up tax cuts enacted last year under Rickett's administration that phase in decreases of top individual and corporate tax rates. The new measures would slash individual and corporate tax rates gradually to a maximum of 3.99% by 2027, far lower than the reduction to 5.84% by 2027 signed into law by Ricketts last year.

While most state agencies have been told not to expect budget increases over the next two years — outside of moderate salary increases of around 2% — some agencies will see more funding. That includes the state's ailing prison system, which has suffered for years with prisoner overcrowding and staff shortages. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is slated to see a $29 million increase to help hire staff.

The governor also announced a plan to increase funding — up nearly $75 million to $574.5 million — to build an unfinished 1894 canal in southwestern Nebraska's Perkins County that would divert water from Colorado along the South Platte River to benefit agriculture, power generation and municipal drinking water in an increasingly parched region of the state.

"We have had stakeholders from across many sectors in Nebraska working together for more than 20 years for Nebraska's water rights via the Perkins Canal," Pillen said. "My budget recommendation includes fully funding the canal."

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 </figure>By MARGERY A. BECK Associated PressLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen delivered his first State of the State address in the state Capitol on Wednesday, spelling out plans to drastically cut taxes while increasing funding to state schools."What we do with the people's money this session is critical for my grandbabies, and yours, and the generations to come," the Republican governor said in an address before the Nebraska Legislature. "We all agree — we are taxed way too much. Our tax policy chases our kids and grandparents out of the state. We can't grow Nebraska that way."Pillen reiterated his plans announced earlier this month to increase K-12 public education funding by more than $2 billion over the next six years while cutting income and property taxes amounting to billions more through 2027.Pillen's proposed two-year budget would hold annual growth to just 1.3%, increasing spending by $164.6 million next fiscal year over the current year, and keeping the budget nearly flat the following 2024-25 fiscal year with a proposed $500,000 increase. Nebraska's annual budget is about $4.5 billion.The plan relies on leveraging the state's state's huge cash reserve of $1 billion. Fiscal forecasters predict a balance of $2.3 billion by this summer, with much of that additional revenue collected through federal pandemic recovery funding and boosts from rising inflation. Some critics of the tax-cutting plan fear that with pandemic funding now ended and predictions of a possible recession, the state could see its coffers drained under the cuts.Much of Pillen's plan looks a lot like that of the previous governor, Pete Ricketts, who endorsed Pillen and contributed significant amounts of his own money to seeing Pillen elected last November. Ricketts was sworn in just this week to the U.S. Senate after Pillen appointed him to replace Ben Sasse, who resigned earlier this month to take a job as president of the University of Florida.In his 2021 State of the State address, Ricketts touted a proposed constitutional amendment that would have limited the growth of local government property taxes to 3% per year. This year, Pillen is pushing a bill that would lower property taxes by limiting year-over-year tax-collections by schools — the biggest driver of property taxes — to a 3% increase in revenue per year.Pillen is also seeking to speed up tax cuts enacted last year under Rickett's administration that phase in decreases of top individual and corporate tax rates. The new measures would slash individual and corporate tax rates gradually to a maximum of 3.99% by 2027, far lower than the reduction to 5.84% by 2027 signed into law by Ricketts last year.While most state agencies have been told not to expect budget increases over the next two years — outside of moderate salary increases of around 2% — some agencies will see more funding. That includes the state's ailing prison system, which has suffered for years with prisoner overcrowding and staff shortages. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is slated to see a $29 million increase to help hire staff.The governor also announced a plan to increase funding — up nearly $75 million to $574.5 million — to build an unfinished 1894 canal in southwestern Nebraska's Perkins County that would divert water from Colorado along the South Platte River to benefit agriculture, power generation and municipal drinking water in an increasingly parched region of the state."We have had stakeholders from across many sectors in Nebraska working together for more than 20 years for Nebraska's water rights via the Perkins Canal," Pillen said. "My budget recommendation includes fully funding the canal."

Gov. Pillen hawks tax cuts, increased school funding in address

By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte Post

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A battle against cancer has nameless impacts on the patient and their family. From treatments to travel, cancer is an expensive battle to fight.

Deb Foote of North Platte has just begun her battle against Leukemia and a group of friends and family are organizing a benefit to help offset some of the expenses incurred by Deb and her husband Jeff, a Lieutenant with the North Platte Police Department.

On Jan. 29, a taco bar, bake sale, and silent auction will be held at the North Platte Moose Lodge, 1315 E. 4th St., with the proceeds going to Deb and Jeff. The Army of Angels hosts the bake sale and silent auction.

"When we first learned about it at the police department, Jeff and Deb were in Omaha and it sounded like they were going to be there for about five weeks at the time so we knew we needed to get something figured out quickly," said Investigator Lisa Citta with the North Platte Police Department.

Citta said the Army of Angels quickly volunteered to help with the benefit by organizing a bake sale and silent auction. The Army of Angels is a non-profit started by some local women who had a friend with cancer and continued to assist families battling the disease.

"The support from the community never ceases to amaze me," said Citta. "We have people calling the Department and reaching out to us on Facebook, it's just been amazing the amount of support this community continues to give to anyone impacted by something, which is really awesome."

The benefit will be a free-will donation, with all proceeds going to the Foote family.

Listen to Investigator Citta and Bobbie from the Army of Angels on Good Morning North Platte (FM 98.1).

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