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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681987605417.png" alt="Cody Thomas Howard - Obstructing the Police" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681987623168.png" alt="James Raymond Kemp - Fugitive from Justice - York County" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681987639366.png" alt="Cristy Ann Dike - Contempt of Court (x2)" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681987680237.png" alt="Jennifer Allyn Hatch - Theft by Unlawful Taking $501-$1,499" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681987840724.png" alt="Dena Rae Walker - DUI&nbsp; Alcohol (1st offense), Contempt of Court (x4), Fugitive From Justice" />
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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: April 20, 2023

ELSIE, NE - Hi-Line Cooperative, Inc., announced on March 23rd, that Matt Hasenauer has been appointed its next General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Hasenauer began his tenure on April 10th. “The Board of Directors are excited to have Matt join the organization and lead the team to achieve continued growth at Hi-Line Cooperative,” said Brad Doell, Chairman of the Board. “Matt is a man of character that brings with him many years of experience in agriculture and team building. His leadership style and his understanding of balancing the best interests of patrons and the Cooperative, will enable him to be successful in our organization.” 

“I am very excited to be joining the Hi-Line team. I have a high level of respect for what the company means to the patrons of Hi-Line and to the communities that we do business with. I look forward to partnering with all the quality employees of Hi-Line to provide the best level of products and service to our patrons in Southwest Nebraska," Hasenauer said.

Matt Hasenauer and his wife Kelley reside in North Platte. Matt continues to farm in Lincoln County, they own Waterfront Manufacturing that manufactures the drip-well, and sell many other irrigation products. Kelley is owner and Dr. APRN at Platte Valley Women's Healthcare in North Platte. .

North Platte PostELSIE, NE - Hi-Line Cooperative, Inc., announced on March 23rd, that Matt Hasenauer has been appointed its next General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Hasenauer began his tenure on April 10th. “The Board of Directors are excited to have Matt join the organization and lead the team to achieve continued growth at Hi-Line Cooperative,” said Brad Doell, Chairman of the Board. “Matt is a man of character that brings with him many years of experience in agriculture and team building. His leadership style and his understanding of balancing the best interests of patrons and the Cooperative, will enable him to be successful in our organization.” <div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhilinecoopinc%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02eYEsXjJkVKeMdtrWUpiefT2uDdpwpFLiiiqobmFKEmiARzcrSHoJMowRestWXHLbl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="456" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>“I am very excited to be joining the Hi-Line team. I have a high level of respect for what the company means to the patrons of Hi-Line and to the communities that we do business with. I look forward to partnering with all the quality employees of Hi-Line to provide the best level of products and service to our patrons in Southwest Nebraska," Hasenauer said.Matt Hasenauer and his wife Kelley reside in North Platte. Matt continues to farm in Lincoln County, they own Waterfront Manufacturing that manufactures the drip-well, and sell many other irrigation products. Kelley is owner and Dr. APRN at Platte Valley Women's Healthcare in North Platte. .

Hasenauer named GM and CEO of Hi-Line Coop

A new two-plus-two Guided Pathway agreement between Mid-Plains Community College and theUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney will make it easier than ever for students seeking a four-year degree in biology.

Students pursuing an Associate of Science degree, taking a specific sequence of courses at MPCC, will now be able to transfer every course directly into UNK’s Bachelor of Science in Biology degree program.

MPCC classes transferred to UNK previously but did so as electives. Now the classes will transfer as part of the student’s intended course of study - whether it is a comprehensive biology degree or a biology major with a chosen minor.&nbsp;

“Since UNK is our students’ top transfer institution, relationships like this are so important to make sure students are transferring without gaps or being behind their peers,” said Chad Swanson, MPCC mathematics instructor and division chair for Mathematics and Science. “Hopefully, this can be the first of other transfer agreements we can pursue in, not only biology, but other pre-professional areas as well.”

The partnership will begin in the fall of 2023.

MPCC’s portion will focus on completion of general education requirements, which students can start in high school.

Graduates of MPCC’s Associate of Science degree program will transfer fully to UNK and enter as third-year biology majors.

“UNK and the College of Arts and Sciences are delighted to partner with MPCC to provide a direct pathway to ensure the future of their students moving forward,” said UNK Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Paul Twigg. “UNK biology is an excellent program with a bright future in rural health, wildlife biology, teaching and many other areas. We will provide excellent opportunities for MPCC students and would love to explore further two-plus-two programs.”

More information about the two-plus-two Guided Pathway can be found online at:<a href="https://www.unk.edu/transfer/guided-pathways.php">unk.edu/transfer/guided-pathways.php</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681829511537.jpeg" alt="Mid-Plains Community College student Kaylee Johnson, of Ogallala, pipettes pH buffer to prepare a visual pH color scale in a biology class in North Platte. MPCC and the University of Nebraska at Kearney have entered into a two-plus-two Guided Pathway agreement for biology. " />
 <figcaption>Mid-Plains Community College student Kaylee Johnson, of Ogallala, pipettes pH buffer to prepare a visual pH color scale in a biology class in North Platte. MPCC and the University of Nebraska at Kearney have entered into a two-plus-two Guided Pathway agreement for biology. </figcaption>
 </figure>By HEATHER JOHNSON MPCCA new two-plus-two Guided Pathway agreement between Mid-Plains Community College and theUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney will make it easier than ever for students seeking a four-year degree in biology.Students pursuing an Associate of Science degree, taking a specific sequence of courses at MPCC, will now be able to transfer every course directly into UNK’s Bachelor of Science in Biology degree program.MPCC classes transferred to UNK previously but did so as electives. Now the classes will transfer as part of the student’s intended course of study - whether it is a comprehensive biology degree or a biology major with a chosen minor.&nbsp;“Since UNK is our students’ top transfer institution, relationships like this are so important to make sure students are transferring without gaps or being behind their peers,” said Chad Swanson, MPCC mathematics instructor and division chair for Mathematics and Science. “Hopefully, this can be the first of other transfer agreements we can pursue in, not only biology, but other pre-professional areas as well.”The partnership will begin in the fall of 2023.MPCC’s portion will focus on completion of general education requirements, which students can start in high school.Graduates of MPCC’s Associate of Science degree program will transfer fully to UNK and enter as third-year biology majors.“UNK and the College of Arts and Sciences are delighted to partner with MPCC to provide a direct pathway to ensure the future of their students moving forward,” said UNK Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Paul Twigg. “UNK biology is an excellent program with a bright future in rural health, wildlife biology, teaching and many other areas. We will provide excellent opportunities for MPCC students and would love to explore further two-plus-two programs.”More information about the two-plus-two Guided Pathway can be found online at:<a href="https://www.unk.edu/transfer/guided-pathways.php">unk.edu/transfer/guided-pathways.php</a>.

Mid-Plains CC/UNK sign two-plus-two biology agreement

Keith County family block party scheduled in Ogallala

**UPDATE: Gertie has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word and provided information. 

Cameron Quintin, 26, Topeka, Kan., was taken into custody for kidnapping and violation of child custody. He is being held without bond. The North Platte Police Department was assisted by the Topeka Police Department, The FBI, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE —On Wednesday morning, 14-year-old Gertie Werkmeister — last seen wearing a light blue hooded sweat shirt and black sweatpants — left Adams Middle School and met with a white male dressed in all black in his mid- to late-20s at the Rec Center. 

The two then left the Rec Center at 10:42 a.m. traveling eastbound on Francis Street in a dark-colored Toyota Tacoma with out-of-state plates. 

The North Platte 911 Center has issued a citywide RAVE alert to all cell phones and land lines registered with the Smart 911 system. The North Platte Police Department, along with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and NSP, are actively trying to locate Gertie. 

Anyone with information on Gertie’s whereabouts is asked to contact the North Platte Police Department at (308) 535-6789 or Lincoln County Crime Stoppers at (308) 534-8400.&nbsp;

North Platte Post**UPDATE: Gertie has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word and provided information. Cameron Quintin, 26, Topeka, Kan., was taken into custody for kidnapping and violation of child custody. He is being held without bond. The North Platte Police Department was assisted by the Topeka Police Department, The FBI, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations.&nbsp;-----NORTH PLATTE —On Wednesday morning, 14-year-old Gertie Werkmeister — last seen wearing a light blue hooded sweat shirt and black sweatpants — left Adams Middle School and met with a white male dressed in all black in his mid- to late-20s at the Rec Center. The two then left the Rec Center at 10:42 a.m. traveling eastbound on Francis Street in a dark-colored Toyota Tacoma with out-of-state plates. The North Platte 911 Center has issued a citywide RAVE alert to all cell phones and land lines registered with the Smart 911 system. The North Platte Police Department, along with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and NSP, are actively trying to locate Gertie. Anyone with information on Gertie’s whereabouts is asked to contact the North Platte Police Department at (308) 535-6789 or Lincoln County Crime Stoppers at (308) 534-8400.&nbsp;

Update: North Platte 14-year-old girl found; Kansas man arrested for kidnapping

LINCOLN – Following an extensive national search, the Board of Trustees for the Nebraska State Colleges and Chancellor Paul Turman announced Dr. Ron K. Patterson, Ed.D. as the 12th President of Chadron State College.

“I am deeply humbled and honored to be selected to serve as the President of Chadron State College,” Patterson said. “Chadron State College is a special place, and I look forward to joining the strong team of dedicated faculty and staff to continue to enhance the lives and experiences of our students, their families, and the community. The mission, vision, and values align well with my purpose and commitment to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. My steadfast commitment is to the student experience, establishing connections with alumni, and community members to ensure their success, while building on the exciting future of Chadron State College.”

Patterson has served the University of North Alabama since 2016 in multiple leadership roles from chief enrollment officer to most recently, vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion and director of presidential mentor’s academy for the past three years. Previously he served as vice president for enrollment management at Marietta College; the University of Central Arkansas as Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services; the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as Director of Admissions, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs; and Christian Brothers University in Admissions.

"I speak for the entire Board when I say, we are thrilled to announce Dr. Patterson as the twelfth president of Chadron State,” said John Chaney, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the search committee. “Dr. Patterson has a true passion for the institution, our mission of accessibility and affordability of the State Colleges, and especially the students of Chadron State.”

The comprehensive search process involved input and deliberation from a wide range of constituents and stakeholders, including the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members, and allowed the Search Committee to choose the best leader for Chadron State College and its future.

“First I would like to thank the search and search advisory committees for their great work in advancing an outstanding pool of candidates to campus,” said Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). “From this pool, we selected an individual with a passion for students and the region to lead Chadron State into the future. Dr. Patterson’s considerable enrollment success and comprehensive strategic planning experience will serve him well as he leads Chadron State into the future.”

• Since joining the University of North Alabama in July 2016, Patterson’s leadership role has become progressively increased, all while improving enrollment by 16.3%.

• Envisioned and reorganized the University Student Success Center to advance a comprehensive approach to a professional advising infrastructure in all academic colleges, student success focused on meaningful connections, coordinating support, demonstrating care, and reducing barriers. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the new approach increased re-enrollment, one-year retention, four- and six-year completion rates, and decreased student success opportunity gaps.

• Strong strategic planning leadership. He was tapped to co-chair the University of North Alabama’s strategic planning committee beginning to develop the second iteration of the University Strategic Plan and had previously led the development and implementation of the Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan, 2020-2025, advancing the University’s strategic directions of enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

<a href="https://www.nscs.edu/_resources/e30d:rs75x4-24t/files/77082222zf7e12690/_fn/2023-04-18%20-%20CSC%20President%20Patterson%20Bio.pdf">Dr. Patterson’s full bio</a>

On April 6, 2023, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to authorize the Chancellor to negotiate a contract with the new President of Chadron State College. Patterson will succeed President Randy Rhine, who announced his plans to retire last November. Rhine's last day will be June 30, 2023. Dr. Patterson will begin his role as Chadron State’s President on July 1, 2023.

Patterson joins Chadron State College at an exciting time. This fall, Chadron State increased its enrollment by 2.6%, including a 47% increase in new transfer students, and has recently completed the addition and remodel of the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning, continuing Chadron State’s legacy of leadership in providing a high-quality education to its students.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681929591828.png" alt="Dr. Ron Patterson speaks to Chadron State College employees, students, alumni, and media April 18, 2023, in the Student Center Ballroom. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Ron Patterson speaks to Chadron State College employees, students, alumni, and media April 18, 2023, in the Student Center Ballroom. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)</figcaption>
 </figure>News releaseLINCOLN – Following an extensive national search, the Board of Trustees for the Nebraska State Colleges and Chancellor Paul Turman announced Dr. Ron K. Patterson, Ed.D. as the 12th President of Chadron State College.“I am deeply humbled and honored to be selected to serve as the President of Chadron State College,” Patterson said. “Chadron State College is a special place, and I look forward to joining the strong team of dedicated faculty and staff to continue to enhance the lives and experiences of our students, their families, and the community. The mission, vision, and values align well with my purpose and commitment to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. My steadfast commitment is to the student experience, establishing connections with alumni, and community members to ensure their success, while building on the exciting future of Chadron State College.”Patterson has served the University of North Alabama since 2016 in multiple leadership roles from chief enrollment officer to most recently, vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion and director of presidential mentor’s academy for the past three years. Previously he served as vice president for enrollment management at Marietta College; the University of Central Arkansas as Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services; the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as Director of Admissions, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs; and Christian Brothers University in Admissions."I speak for the entire Board when I say, we are thrilled to announce Dr. Patterson as the twelfth president of Chadron State,” said John Chaney, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the search committee. “Dr. Patterson has a true passion for the institution, our mission of accessibility and affordability of the State Colleges, and especially the students of Chadron State.”The comprehensive search process involved input and deliberation from a wide range of constituents and stakeholders, including the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members, and allowed the Search Committee to choose the best leader for Chadron State College and its future.“First I would like to thank the search and search advisory committees for their great work in advancing an outstanding pool of candidates to campus,” said Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). “From this pool, we selected an individual with a passion for students and the region to lead Chadron State into the future. Dr. Patterson’s considerable enrollment success and comprehensive strategic planning experience will serve him well as he leads Chadron State into the future.”<h2>Career highlights</h2>• Since joining the University of North Alabama in July 2016, Patterson’s leadership role has become progressively increased, all while improving enrollment by 16.3%.• Envisioned and reorganized the University Student Success Center to advance a comprehensive approach to a professional advising infrastructure in all academic colleges, student success focused on meaningful connections, coordinating support, demonstrating care, and reducing barriers. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the new approach increased re-enrollment, one-year retention, four- and six-year completion rates, and decreased student success opportunity gaps.• Strong strategic planning leadership. He was tapped to co-chair the University of North Alabama’s strategic planning committee beginning to develop the second iteration of the University Strategic Plan and had previously led the development and implementation of the Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan, 2020-2025, advancing the University’s strategic directions of enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.<a href="https://www.nscs.edu/_resources/e30d:rs75x4-24t/files/77082222zf7e12690/_fn/2023-04-18%20-%20CSC%20President%20Patterson%20Bio.pdf">Dr. Patterson’s full bio</a>On April 6, 2023, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to authorize the Chancellor to negotiate a contract with the new President of Chadron State College. Patterson will succeed President Randy Rhine, who announced his plans to retire last November. Rhine's last day will be June 30, 2023. Dr. Patterson will begin his role as Chadron State’s President on July 1, 2023.Patterson joins Chadron State College at an exciting time. This fall, Chadron State increased its enrollment by 2.6%, including a 47% increase in new transfer students, and has recently completed the addition and remodel of the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning, continuing Chadron State’s legacy of leadership in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Patterson named Chadron State College president

NORTH PLATTE — Steve Hansen, President of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association spoke with Derek Beck about the recent fires in Custer County. 

Hansen also talked about new beef processing plants such as Sustainable Been in North Platte and how that will affect cattle producers. 

This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westernnebraskabank.com/">Western Nebraska Bank</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte PostNORTH PLATTE — Steve Hansen, President of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association spoke with Derek Beck about the recent fires in Custer County. Hansen also talked about new beef processing plants such as Sustainable Been in North Platte and how that will affect cattle producers. This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westernnebraskabank.com/">Western Nebraska Bank</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe title="Nebraska Cattlemen Report (Western Nebraska Bank)" 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=cbc6h-13e88d9-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00"></iframe></div>

🎙️ Nebraska Cattlemen Report: Hansen talks about fire relief for Custer Co.

The National Weather Service in North Platte is warning of an elevated chance of wildfires throughout the day Wednesday — followed by a chance of moisture in the evening.

There is a 40 percent chance of showers in the North Platte area, mainly before midnight. Conditions will be blustery with northwest winds sustained at 15 to 30 mph, gusting to 40 mph in the evening. The overnight low will be around the freezing point.

After another slight chance of showers Thursday afternoon, the NWS is predicting cooler, windy weather with mostly clear skies through the weekend. Highs will be in the low- to upper-50s, with overnight lows Friday through Sunday well below the freezing point.

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 </figure>North Platte PostThe National Weather Service in North Platte is warning of an elevated chance of wildfires throughout the day Wednesday — followed by a chance of moisture in the evening.There is a 40 percent chance of showers in the North Platte area, mainly before midnight. Conditions will be blustery with northwest winds sustained at 15 to 30 mph, gusting to 40 mph in the evening. The overnight low will be around the freezing point.After another slight chance of showers Thursday afternoon, the NWS is predicting cooler, windy weather with mostly clear skies through the weekend. Highs will be in the low- to upper-50s, with overnight lows Friday through Sunday well below the freezing point.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Outside of some scattered rain showers this evening and again tomorrow afternoon, cooler temperatures and gusty winds will be the story to end the week into the start of the weekend. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/newx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#newx</a> <a href="https://t.co/iHo97WqWaj">pic.twitter.com/iHo97WqWaj</a>&mdash; NWS North Platte (@NWSNorthPlatte) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSNorthPlatte/status/1648616833317224448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

Cooler, windy weekend on the way to North Platte area

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681901554855.png" alt="Jefrey Dean Shafer - Driving Under Suspension, Obstructing an Officer, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Possession of a Weapon by a Prohibited Person" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681901643430.png" alt="Brittany A Thornton - Possession of Controlled Substance-Sch 1/2/3, Possession of K2 or Marijuana 1 oz or less (2nd), Possession or use of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Deadly Weapon while Committing a Felony, Carrying Concealed Weapon, No Valid Registration/Expired Plates, No Proof of Insurance" />
 <figcaption>Brittany A Thornton - Possession of Controlled Substance-Sch 1/2/3, Possession of K2 or Marijuana 1 oz or less (2nd), Possession or use of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Deadly Weapon while Committing a Felony, Carrying Concealed Weapon, No Valid Registration/Expired Plates, No Proof of Insurance</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681901750530.png" alt="Lora Rose Brum-Lauge - Child Abuse-Negligent/Serious Injury, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child" />
 <figcaption>Lora Rose Brum-Lauge - Child Abuse-Negligent/Serious Injury, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child</figcaption>
 </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: April 19, 2023

Mid-Plains Community College will host a pinning and commencement ceremony for students in its Associate Degree Nursing program May 12.&nbsp;

The ceremony is open to the public. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on the North Platte Community College South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd., in North Platte.

Those unable to attend in person can view a livestream <a href="https://boxcast.tv/view/nurse-pinning-pksk00pcvqbzr4rsjnvz">HERE</a>.

The following students will be recognized.

North Platte –&nbsp;Ann Marie Baker, Lindi Bassett, Cristina Bravo, McKenna Foster, Cristal Gonzalez, Nikki Martens, Jessica Owen

Valentine – Sara Mayhew, Allexa Reichert

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681237957770.jpeg" alt="Mid-Plains Community College President Ryan Purdy congratulates Shelly Wallace, of Stratton, during a pinning ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing students last year. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for May 12." />
 <figcaption>Mid-Plains Community College President Ryan Purdy congratulates Shelly Wallace, of Stratton, during a pinning ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing students last year. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for May 12.</figcaption>
 </figure>MPCCMid-Plains Community College will host a pinning and commencement ceremony for students in its Associate Degree Nursing program May 12.&nbsp;The ceremony is open to the public. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on the North Platte Community College South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd., in North Platte.Those unable to attend in person can view a livestream <a href="https://boxcast.tv/view/nurse-pinning-pksk00pcvqbzr4rsjnvz">HERE</a>.The following students will be recognized.Associate Degree NursingArthur – MacKenna TurnerBenkelman – Nicole SuttonBig Springs – Keli HeathGibbon – Mandy SieversImperial – Savanah TilleMarsland – Bailey OetkenMaxwell – Brianna RicoMaywood – Michelle WillsNorth Platte –&nbsp;Ann Marie Baker, Lindi Bassett, Cristina Bravo, McKenna Foster, Cristal Gonzalez, Nikki Martens, Jessica OwenStratton – Elianna SandbergSutherland – Alexandria EllermeierValentine – Sara Mayhew, Allexa ReichertWallace – Ansley Wood

Pinning ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing students will be May 12

The North Platte Town Hall Lecture Series has announced the speakers for its 2023-24
season. They are Amanda L. Tyler, Captain Scott Kelly, James Olson and Steve
Uzzell.


Admission is a membership to the lecture series. The cost is $80.63 ($75 plus tax) until
June 1, at which point, the price will increase to $91.37 ($85 plus tax).


Amanda L. Tyler 
“Supreme Court Round-Up”
Sept. 14, 2023

Amanda L. Tyler, served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. She is the author
of Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life’s Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union, the
result of an intimate interview with the legendary justice just a year before Ginsburg’s death.
Tyler gives audiences a behind-the-curtain look at the history and procedures of the nation’s
highest court, exploring notable decisions, the quirks, and personalities of current and prior
courts.


Captain Scott Kelly 
“The Sky Is Not the Limit”
Oct. 17, 2023

Veteran astronaut Captain Scott Kelly has enjoyed an illustrious career with NASA. Along with
his identical twin brother, fellow astronaut Mark Kelly (who will be on Earth), Scott was selected
to participate in a yearlong experiment aboard the International Space Station designed to test
the effects of extended space travel on the human body. Scott’s memoir, Endurance, was
published in 2017 and he recently published Ready For Launch – An Astronaut’s Lessons for
Success on Earth.


James Olson 
“A Different Kind of Career: Under Cover in the CIA”
April 3, 2024

James Olson served in the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency. Mr.
Olson, along with his wife Meredith, led a secret life as a husband-and-wife spy team,
conducting espionage and covert action missions for over 30 years overseas, while raising their
family. Mr. Olson received his law degree from the University of Iowa. He is a professor of the
practice at the Bush School, where he teaches courses on intelligence and counterintelligence.


Steve Uzzell 
“Open Roads, Open Minds”
May 7, 2024

A renowned photographer for National Geographic, Steve Uzzell brings his photos to life as he
inspires audiences to make any venture an adventure. An engaging speaker, Uzzell’s
presentations encourage people be accountable for their actions, look in unexpected places for
solutions, and make their problems their passion.


Annual memberships are sold for the season, allowing attendance to all four lectures.
Tickets will not be sold for individual lectures. Memberships can be purchased through
Betty Guynan, membership chairwoman, at (308) 530-8448, or online at
nptownhall.com. Membership forms can also be downloaded from the website and
mailed to Town Hall Lecture Series, P.O. Box 825, North Platte, NE. 69103.


All presentations will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the North Platte Community Playhouse.
They will be followed by a brief intermission and a question-and-answer session,
allowing members to ask the speaker questions through a moderator.


<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681749358334.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>News releaseThe North Platte Town Hall Lecture Series has announced the speakers for its 2023-24
season. They are Amanda L. Tyler, Captain Scott Kelly, James Olson and Steve
Uzzell.
Admission is a membership to the lecture series. The cost is $80.63 ($75 plus tax) until
June 1, at which point, the price will increase to $91.37 ($85 plus tax).
Speakers are:Amanda L. Tyler 
“Supreme Court Round-Up”
Sept. 14, 2023
Amanda L. Tyler, served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. She is the author
of Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life’s Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union, the
result of an intimate interview with the legendary justice just a year before Ginsburg’s death.
Tyler gives audiences a behind-the-curtain look at the history and procedures of the nation’s
highest court, exploring notable decisions, the quirks, and personalities of current and prior
courts.
Captain Scott Kelly 
“The Sky Is Not the Limit”
Oct. 17, 2023
Veteran astronaut Captain Scott Kelly has enjoyed an illustrious career with NASA. Along with
his identical twin brother, fellow astronaut Mark Kelly (who will be on Earth), Scott was selected
to participate in a yearlong experiment aboard the International Space Station designed to test
the effects of extended space travel on the human body. Scott’s memoir, Endurance, was
published in 2017 and he recently published Ready For Launch – An Astronaut’s Lessons for
Success on Earth.
James Olson 
“A Different Kind of Career: Under Cover in the CIA”
April 3, 2024
James Olson served in the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency. Mr.
Olson, along with his wife Meredith, led a secret life as a husband-and-wife spy team,
conducting espionage and covert action missions for over 30 years overseas, while raising their
family. Mr. Olson received his law degree from the University of Iowa. He is a professor of the
practice at the Bush School, where he teaches courses on intelligence and counterintelligence.
Steve Uzzell 
“Open Roads, Open Minds”
May 7, 2024
A renowned photographer for National Geographic, Steve Uzzell brings his photos to life as he
inspires audiences to make any venture an adventure. An engaging speaker, Uzzell’s
presentations encourage people be accountable for their actions, look in unexpected places for
solutions, and make their problems their passion.
<h2>Memberships
</h2>Annual memberships are sold for the season, allowing attendance to all four lectures.
Tickets will not be sold for individual lectures. Memberships can be purchased through
Betty Guynan, membership chairwoman, at (308) 530-8448, or online at
nptownhall.com. Membership forms can also be downloaded from the website and
mailed to Town Hall Lecture Series, P.O. Box 825, North Platte, NE. 69103.
All presentations will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the North Platte Community Playhouse.
They will be followed by a brief intermission and a question-and-answer session,
allowing members to ask the speaker questions through a moderator.

North Platte Town Hall Lecture series announces 2023-24 schedule

Agricultural security is national security. Hackers, criminals, foreign intelligence actors,
and terrorists continue to pose a threat to Nebraska’s food and agriculture sector. In particular,
the cyber threats we see today are more pervasive, target a wider range of victims, and can cause
greater damage than ever before. Only through robust partnerships and information sharing can
we mitigate these threats and protect the nation’s food supply.

On June 6 and 7, the FBI Omaha field office will host the 2023 Agriculture Threats
Symposium. It will take place in Lincoln. Participants from the private sector, academia,
industry, and government officials from the agriculture sector are invited to attend, as well as law
enforcement partners.


The free two-day symposium is designed to provide information on cyber, terrorist,
foreign intelligence, and criminal threats to the agriculture sector in the Upper Midwest and offer
resources and guidance for the sector to prevent, detect, and mitigate these threats.


To register, click <a href="https://AgThreatsSymposium.eventbrite.com">HERE</a> and complete the
registration process. Space is limited.

FBI OmahaAgricultural security is national security. Hackers, criminals, foreign intelligence actors,
and terrorists continue to pose a threat to Nebraska’s food and agriculture sector. In particular,
the cyber threats we see today are more pervasive, target a wider range of victims, and can cause
greater damage than ever before. Only through robust partnerships and information sharing can
we mitigate these threats and protect the nation’s food supply.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644004912344.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>On June 6 and 7, the FBI Omaha field office will host the 2023 Agriculture Threats
Symposium. It will take place in Lincoln. Participants from the private sector, academia,
industry, and government officials from the agriculture sector are invited to attend, as well as law
enforcement partners.
The free two-day symposium is designed to provide information on cyber, terrorist,
foreign intelligence, and criminal threats to the agriculture sector in the Upper Midwest and offer
resources and guidance for the sector to prevent, detect, and mitigate these threats.
To register, click <a href="https://AgThreatsSymposium.eventbrite.com">HERE</a> and complete the
registration process. Space is limited.

FBI to host agriculture threats symposium in Nebraska

By TENA L. COOK CSC marketing coordinator

CHADRON — In late March, Chadron State College students in the Rural Business Leadership Initiative and Business Academy, as well as Instructor Dr. Caitlin Redden and Graduate Assistant Clark Riesen visited Broken Bow, Nebraska, to meet with rural business and community leaders. The students who visited include Concey Bader of Palmer, Neb., Janessa Carley and Jeremy Carley of Dalton, Neb., Dan Dunbar of Chadron, Phillip Soto of Scottsbluff, Neb., Zane Zilverberg&nbsp;Holabird, S.D., and Allison Schneider of Lincoln, Neb.

Redden said the RBLI faculty members hope to provide visits to vibrant, thriving communities like Broken Bow that exhibit the business opportunities available in rural areas.

“Students were able to tour several small and large organizations, hear stories about business owners’ entrepreneurial ventures, and network with several community leaders and alumni in Broken Bow,” Redden said.

Zilverberg, a&nbsp;business administration major with an emphasis in marketing,&nbsp;plans to pursue a career in product and land sales.

During the trip, he was impressed with business leaders who discussed their work.

“They are making an impact in their community and ultimately, on a national and international scale. Some offered considerable advice and a chance to work with them in future endeavors, Zilverberg said. “I was impressed by the type of operations. Some of which I previously would not have imagined operating in the area due to a smaller population. However, their results illustrate the ability and work ethic of the men and women in the rural Great Plains region.”

Although Zilverberg, who will graduate in May 2024, has traveled internationally and across the U.S., he enjoyed the combination of a friendly atmosphere and high level of services.

“I noticed principles we’ve studied in the classroom being applied in real-world settings ranging from communication and management skills in the office and work environment, all the way to planning the growth of the local community through infrastructure projects and creating business opportunities for existing and future residents,” Zilverberg said.

He took particular interest in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sandhillstaskforce.org/" target="_blank">Sandhills Task Force&nbsp;</a>presentation by&nbsp;Shelly Kelly and Cody Trump.

“They offered their keen insight and experiences working with local ranchers to enhance the Sandhills ecosystem and profitable private ranching. I believe the work they do will benefit wildlife, vegetation, and ranchers for generations to come,” Zilverberg said.

Soto is&nbsp;majoring in&nbsp;Business Administration with options in Finance, Agribusiness, and Management. He will graduate in May&nbsp;2023 and&nbsp;plans to&nbsp;work for Farm Service Agency as a farm loan officer trainee.

He found many benefits from the time the group spent in Broken Bow.

“They have a wide variety of career opportunities. We had the opportunity to talk to business owners, presidents of companies, and other employees of businesses. They explained the importance of working hard and how it can lead to success.&nbsp;Networking and developing relationships with other business professionals is essential,” he said.

Soto said he could see principles from his management courses in real-world settings.

“Many of the individuals we conversed with talked about how they manage their businesses, as well as their employees. They specified the importance of employees being the largest asset of a business,” Soto said.

The stop at Adams Land &amp; Cattle was particularly interesting for Soto.

“They have grown substantially and utilize technology to run their operation as efficiently as possible,” he said.

Janessa Carley&nbsp;earned a bachelor’s degree&nbsp;in&nbsp;Business Administration from CSC in May 2022. She will earn an MBA in December 2023 and plans to become a Certified Public Accountant.

She observed that building connections with competing businesses is important for all involved.

“Active participation in a rural community can be beneficial, not only for your business, but for you individually because building connections improves all aspects&nbsp;of your life,” Carley said.

Like Zilverberg, Carley was impressed with the Sandhills Task Force, although her focus was on processes for budgeting and grant requests to expand housing and childcare. At Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems, she enjoyed seeing the manufacturing and inventory process.

“This trip reinforced why I want to live and give back to a rural community as a business leader and citizen. It also helped me put into perspective what it truly takes to build and sustain a thriving business in a rural community,” Carley said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681828113865.jpeg" alt="Chadron State College Rural Business Leadership Initiative students meet with business leaders in Broken Bow March 22, 2023. From left, Dan Dunbar, Graduate Assistant Clark Riesen, Phillip Soto, Jeremy Carley, Stef Lang, James Lang, and Janessa Carley. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)" />
 <figcaption>Chadron State College Rural Business Leadership Initiative students meet with business leaders in Broken Bow March 22, 2023. From left, Dan Dunbar, Graduate Assistant Clark Riesen, Phillip Soto, Jeremy Carley, Stef Lang, James Lang, and Janessa Carley. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)</figcaption>
 </figure>By TENA L. COOK CSC marketing coordinator CHADRON — In late March, Chadron State College students in the Rural Business Leadership Initiative and Business Academy, as well as Instructor Dr. Caitlin Redden and Graduate Assistant Clark Riesen visited Broken Bow, Nebraska, to meet with rural business and community leaders. The students who visited include Concey Bader of Palmer, Neb., Janessa Carley and Jeremy Carley of Dalton, Neb., Dan Dunbar of Chadron, Phillip Soto of Scottsbluff, Neb., Zane Zilverberg&nbsp;Holabird, S.D., and Allison Schneider of Lincoln, Neb.Redden said the RBLI faculty members hope to provide visits to vibrant, thriving communities like Broken Bow that exhibit the business opportunities available in rural areas.“Students were able to tour several small and large organizations, hear stories about business owners’ entrepreneurial ventures, and network with several community leaders and alumni in Broken Bow,” Redden said.Zilverberg, a&nbsp;business administration major with an emphasis in marketing,&nbsp;plans to pursue a career in product and land sales.During the trip, he was impressed with business leaders who discussed their work.“They are making an impact in their community and ultimately, on a national and international scale. Some offered considerable advice and a chance to work with them in future endeavors, Zilverberg said. “I was impressed by the type of operations. Some of which I previously would not have imagined operating in the area due to a smaller population. However, their results illustrate the ability and work ethic of the men and women in the rural Great Plains region.”Although Zilverberg, who will graduate in May 2024, has traveled internationally and across the U.S., he enjoyed the combination of a friendly atmosphere and high level of services.“I noticed principles we’ve studied in the classroom being applied in real-world settings ranging from communication and management skills in the office and work environment, all the way to planning the growth of the local community through infrastructure projects and creating business opportunities for existing and future residents,” Zilverberg said.He took particular interest in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sandhillstaskforce.org/" target="_blank">Sandhills Task Force&nbsp;</a>presentation by&nbsp;Shelly Kelly and Cody Trump.“They offered their keen insight and experiences working with local ranchers to enhance the Sandhills ecosystem and profitable private ranching. I believe the work they do will benefit wildlife, vegetation, and ranchers for generations to come,” Zilverberg said.Soto is&nbsp;majoring in&nbsp;Business Administration with options in Finance, Agribusiness, and Management. He will graduate in May&nbsp;2023 and&nbsp;plans to&nbsp;work for Farm Service Agency as a farm loan officer trainee.He found many benefits from the time the group spent in Broken Bow.“They have a wide variety of career opportunities. We had the opportunity to talk to business owners, presidents of companies, and other employees of businesses. They explained the importance of working hard and how it can lead to success.&nbsp;Networking and developing relationships with other business professionals is essential,” he said.Soto said he could see principles from his management courses in real-world settings.“Many of the individuals we conversed with talked about how they manage their businesses, as well as their employees. They specified the importance of employees being the largest asset of a business,” Soto said.The stop at Adams Land &amp; Cattle was particularly interesting for Soto.“They have grown substantially and utilize technology to run their operation as efficiently as possible,” he said.Janessa Carley&nbsp;earned a bachelor’s degree&nbsp;in&nbsp;Business Administration from CSC in May 2022. She will earn an MBA in December 2023 and plans to become a Certified Public Accountant.She observed that building connections with competing businesses is important for all involved.“Active participation in a rural community can be beneficial, not only for your business, but for you individually because building connections improves all aspects&nbsp;of your life,” Carley said.Like Zilverberg, Carley was impressed with the Sandhills Task Force, although her focus was on processes for budgeting and grant requests to expand housing and childcare. At Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems, she enjoyed seeing the manufacturing and inventory process.“This trip reinforced why I want to live and give back to a rural community as a business leader and citizen. It also helped me put into perspective what it truly takes to build and sustain a thriving business in a rural community,” Carley said.

Chadron students meet business leaders in Broken Bow

Red flag warnings are in effect for counties to the west of Lincoln County, the National Weather Service in North Platte said Tuesday.

The high Tuesday is expected to be in the upper-70s, with sustained afternoon winds of 15 to 20 mph, gusting to 30 mph — leading to a critical risk of wildfires.

There is a slight chance of showers before 10 p.m. Tuesday, with a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms. In the early morning hours of Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers.

After highs in the upper-50s to low-60s Wednesday and&nbsp; Thursday, the NWS is calling for a cooler weekend with highs in the mid- to upper-40s.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681827848885.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Red flag warnings are in effect for counties to the west of Lincoln County, the National Weather Service in North Platte said Tuesday.The high Tuesday is expected to be in the upper-70s, with sustained afternoon winds of 15 to 20 mph, gusting to 30 mph — leading to a critical risk of wildfires.There is a slight chance of showers before 10 p.m. Tuesday, with a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms. In the early morning hours of Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers.After highs in the upper-50s to low-60s Wednesday and&nbsp; Thursday, the NWS is calling for a cooler weekend with highs in the mid- to upper-40s.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚡️Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across much of western and north central Nebraska ⏲️Late this afternoon into the evening and overnight ⚠️Primary hazards include: large hail, strong winds, and dry lightning strikes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/newx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#newx</a> <a href="https://t.co/eEQFP6ZilU">pic.twitter.com/eEQFP6ZilU</a>&mdash; NWS North Platte (@NWSNorthPlatte) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSNorthPlatte/status/1648248190200856576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

Critical fire risk Tuesday with chance of rain in the evening

The tax authorities have expressed concern over the increasing number of taxpayers who are filing their tax returns late. The deadline to file tax returns for the year has passed, and those who missed it are now facing penalties and interest charges. According to sources, taxpayers who were unable to file their tax returns by the deadline may still have options to file their returns without incurring penalties. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows taxpayers to request an extension of time to file their returns, giving them an additional six months to file their returns without penalties. To request an extension, taxpayers must file Form 4868 by the original tax filing deadline. This form serves as a request for an automatic extension and must be filed electronically or by mail. Taxpayers who receive an extension must still pay any taxes owed by the original filing deadline to avoid penalties and interest charges. The tax authorities have emphasized the importance of filing tax returns on time and paying any taxes owed to avoid penalties and interest charges. Taxpayers who are unable to pay the full amount of taxes owed may be eligible for a payment plan or an offer in compromise. In addition, the tax authorities have encouraged taxpayers to utilize available resources to ensure accurate and timely filings. These resources include tax professionals, tax software, and the IRS website, which provides helpful information and resources for taxpayers. Overall, the message from the tax authorities is clear: taxpayers who missed the tax filing deadline have options to file their returns and meet their tax obligations without incurring penalties. By taking advantage of available resources and filing their returns on time, taxpayers can ensure compliance with tax laws and avoid unnecessary financial burdens.

The tax authorities have expressed concern over the increasing number of taxpayers who are filing their tax returns late. The deadline to file tax returns for the year has passed, and those who missed it are now facing penalties and interest charges. According to sources, taxpayers who were unable to file their tax returns by the deadline may still have options to file their returns without incurring penalties. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows taxpayers to request an extension of time to file their returns, giving them an additional six months to file their returns without penalties. To request an extension, taxpayers must file Form 4868 by the original tax filing deadline. This form serves as a request for an automatic extension and must be filed electronically or by mail. Taxpayers who receive an extension must still pay any taxes owed by the original filing deadline to avoid penalties and interest charges. The tax authorities have emphasized the importance of filing tax returns on time and paying any taxes owed to avoid penalties and interest charges. Taxpayers who are unable to pay the full amount of taxes owed may be eligible for a payment plan or an offer in compromise. In addition, the tax authorities have encouraged taxpayers to utilize available resources to ensure accurate and timely filings. These resources include tax professionals, tax software, and the IRS website, which provides helpful information and resources for taxpayers. Overall, the message from the tax authorities is clear: taxpayers who missed the tax filing deadline have options to file their returns and meet their tax obligations without incurring penalties. By taking advantage of available resources and filing their returns on time, taxpayers can ensure compliance with tax laws and avoid unnecessary financial burdens.

Extension for filing taxes 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655805794423.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>LINCOLN COUNTY JAIL<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813690276.png" alt="Robert Lee Carter - Possession of Controlled Substance Sch IV (x3), Possession of Controlled Substance Meth, Unlawful/Fictitious Display of Plates, Driving Under Suspension, Reckless Driving, Operating a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest, Forgery 2nd Degree $1,500-$5,000, Terroristic Threats-State Offenses, Domestic Assault, Possession of Deadly Weapon, Possession of Controlled Substance Sch II, Possession of Controlled Substance Sch III" />
 <figcaption>Robert Lee Carter - Possession of Controlled Substance Sch IV (x3), Possession of Controlled Substance Meth, Unlawful/Fictitious Display of Plates, Driving Under Suspension, Reckless Driving, Operating a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest, Forgery 2nd Degree $1,500-$5,000, Terroristic Threats-State Offenses, Domestic Assault, Possession of Deadly Weapon, Possession of Controlled Substance Sch II, Possession of Controlled Substance Sch III</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813704900.png" alt="Donald Leroy Kates - Restraining/Protection Order Violation" />
 <figcaption>Donald Leroy Kates - Restraining/Protection Order Violation</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813728428.png" alt="David Oscar Nieto - Probation Violation" />
 <figcaption>David Oscar Nieto - Probation Violation</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813753565.png" alt="Elizabeth Margret Sutton- DUI Liquor, Possession of Controlled Substance THC Pills" />
 <figcaption>Elizabeth Margret Sutton- DUI Liquor, Possession of Controlled Substance THC Pills</figcaption>
 </figure>***KEITH COUNTY JAIL<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813796899.png" alt="Erick George Castillo - Criminal Trespass 1st degree, Domestic Assault 3rd Degree" />
 <figcaption>Erick George Castillo - Criminal Trespass 1st degree, Domestic Assault 3rd Degree</figcaption>
 </figure>***<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813819432.png" alt="Bruce Garcia - Probation Sanction" />
 <figcaption>Bruce Garcia - Probation Sanction</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813833110.png" alt="Guillermo Guevara - Probation Violation" />
 <figcaption>Guillermo Guevara - Probation Violation</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813847071.png" alt="Heather Renee Ramirez - Contempt of Court" />
 <figcaption>Heather Renee Ramirez - Contempt of Court</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813860330.png" alt="Tyler Austin Olexo - Contempt of Court, Fugitive from Justice, Hold for Outside Agency (x2)" />
 <figcaption>Tyler Austin Olexo - Contempt of Court, Fugitive from Justice, Hold for Outside Agency (x2)</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813877726.png" alt="Jonathan Ramirez-Casiano - Contempt of Court (x2)" />
 <figcaption>Jonathan Ramirez-Casiano - Contempt of Court (x2)</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813890784.png" alt="Christienne M Grissman - Probation Sanction" />
 <figcaption>Christienne M Grissman - Probation Sanction</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813903749.png" alt="Ondraye Williams - Domestic Assault 3rd Degree" />
 <figcaption>Ondraye Williams - Domestic Assault 3rd Degree</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813916180.png" alt="Kody C Eicke - Violate Protection Order" />
 <figcaption>Kody C Eicke - Violate Protection Order</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813930414.png" alt="Chahlie Brianna McDonald - Possession of Controlled Substance, Fugitive from Justice" />
 <figcaption>Chahlie Brianna McDonald - Possession of Controlled Substance, Fugitive from Justice</figcaption>
 </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: April 18, 2023

The North Platte City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

• A request to approve fireworks for Plainsmen baseball games on May 29, June 24, July 4 and July 26.

• Rezoning requests&nbsp; on West Koubek Road for future residential development and 2620 Willow for the expansion of an existin g FedEx parking lot..&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-18-23-Agenda-Book.pdf">HERE</a> for the complete agenda and council packet.

The meeting can be viewed online <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8LPJOuQr6A3atE9Wr1bBg/videos?view=2&amp;live_view=502">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>North Platte PostThe North Platte City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.Among the agenda items:• A request to approve fireworks for Plainsmen baseball games on May 29, June 24, July 4 and July 26.• Rezoning requests&nbsp; on West Koubek Road for future residential development and 2620 Willow for the expansion of an existin g FedEx parking lot..&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.ci.north-platte.ne.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-18-23-Agenda-Book.pdf">HERE</a> for the complete agenda and council packet.The meeting can be viewed online <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8LPJOuQr6A3atE9Wr1bBg/videos?view=2&amp;live_view=502">HERE</a>.

Fireworks, rezoning on North Platte council agenda

The Nebraska Baseball Academy will have an all-skills camp in North Platte on June 15 at Bill Wood Field, 18th and Sycamore.

The camp is for players second grade through high school seniors. Registration in $90.

For more information, click <a href="https://www.bigredacademy.com/content/youth-camps/6/15-north-platte-camp-2330">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>North Platte PostThe Nebraska Baseball Academy will have an all-skills camp in North Platte on June 15 at Bill Wood Field, 18th and Sycamore.The camp is for players second grade through high school seniors. Registration in $90.For more information, click <a href="https://www.bigredacademy.com/content/youth-camps/6/15-north-platte-camp-2330">HERE</a>.

Nebraska Baseball Academy camp scheduled in North Platte

Vendors are invited to participate in the annual North Platte Canteen Festival Fall Market &amp; Art Show.

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September, 23.

For more information or an application, call (402) 416-2642, email <a href="mailto:theflowermarketNP@gmail.com">theflowermarketNP@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or click <a href="ttps://form.jotform.com/230646423707152">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>Courtesy Visit North PlatteVendors are invited to participate in the annual North Platte Canteen Festival Fall Market &amp; Art Show.The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September, 23.For more information or an application, call (402) 416-2642, email <a href="mailto:theflowermarketNP@gmail.com">theflowermarketNP@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or click <a href="ttps://form.jotform.com/230646423707152">HERE</a>.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FVisitNorthPlatte%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0g8juvuYijAmuEw3hQdZZ7uw7NoVuPTboByYzHjqjBAFvXW4x93sNQd3ixKYM1ogzl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="783" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Vendors sought for 2023 North Platte Canteen Festival

United States Attorney 
Steven Russell announced that Alejandro Berrelleza-Bojorquez, 25, of Los
 Angeles was sentenced on April 14, 2023, in federal
court in Lincoln.&nbsp; Senior 
United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced 
Berrelleza-Bojorquez to 76 months in prison for possession with intent 
to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 100 grams or more
 of fentanyl analogue.&nbsp; After completing his sentence, 
Berrelleza-Bojorquez will be placed on supervised release for 4 years.&nbsp; 
Berrelleza-Bojorquez faces deportation from the United States following 
the service of his sentence.&nbsp; There is no parole in the federal
 system.&nbsp; 

On
 March 7, 2022, a Nebraska State Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle driven
 by Berrelleza-Bojorquez on Interstate 80 in Dawson County for 
speeding.&nbsp; His co-defendant, Orlando Castro-Gutierrez,
 was the passenger.&nbsp; The trooper smelled marijuana odor emanating from 
the vehicle, and the vehicle was searched.&nbsp; In the trunk, law 
enforcement found 10 triple-wrapped bags under clothing. Those bags 
contained about 10,000 pills.&nbsp; Law enforcement also found
 in the trunk 15 zip-lock baggies in a paper sack that contained about 
15,000 pills.&nbsp; The vehicle was towed, and both men were arrested.&nbsp; Upon 
further search after the tow, law enforcement found a 1 kilogram-sized 
brick in a box in the trunk.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sample pills
 from the 10 wrapped bags were tested at the state lab, and the lab 
confirmed that they contained fentanyl.&nbsp; The pills in those ten wrapped 
bags weighed over one kilogram.&nbsp; Sample pills from the 15 zip-lock 
baggies were tested at the lab, and the lab determined
 they contained para-fluorofentanyl, a schedule I substance and analogue
 of fentanyl.&nbsp; The pills from those 15 baggies weighed about one and a 
half kilograms.&nbsp; The brick was tested at the lab as well, and the lab 
confirmed it contained fentanyl.&nbsp;


Castro-Gutierrez is scheduled to plead guilty on May 3, 2023, in Lincoln.

This case was investigated by the Nebraska State Patrol.

U.S. Attorney's OfficeUnited States Attorney 
Steven Russell announced that Alejandro Berrelleza-Bojorquez, 25, of Los
 Angeles was sentenced on April 14, 2023, in federal
court in Lincoln.&nbsp; Senior 
United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced 
Berrelleza-Bojorquez to 76 months in prison for possession with intent 
to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 100 grams or more
 of fentanyl analogue.&nbsp; After completing his sentence, 
Berrelleza-Bojorquez will be placed on supervised release for 4 years.&nbsp; 
Berrelleza-Bojorquez faces deportation from the United States following 
the service of his sentence.&nbsp; There is no parole in the federal
 system.&nbsp; On
 March 7, 2022, a Nebraska State Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle driven
 by Berrelleza-Bojorquez on Interstate 80 in Dawson County for 
speeding.&nbsp; His co-defendant, Orlando Castro-Gutierrez,
 was the passenger.&nbsp; The trooper smelled marijuana odor emanating from 
the vehicle, and the vehicle was searched.&nbsp; In the trunk, law 
enforcement found 10 triple-wrapped bags under clothing. Those bags 
contained about 10,000 pills.&nbsp; Law enforcement also found
 in the trunk 15 zip-lock baggies in a paper sack that contained about 
15,000 pills.&nbsp; The vehicle was towed, and both men were arrested.&nbsp; Upon 
further search after the tow, law enforcement found a 1 kilogram-sized 
brick in a box in the trunk.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sample pills
 from the 10 wrapped bags were tested at the state lab, and the lab 
confirmed that they contained fentanyl.&nbsp; The pills in those ten wrapped 
bags weighed over one kilogram.&nbsp; Sample pills from the 15 zip-lock 
baggies were tested at the lab, and the lab determined
 they contained para-fluorofentanyl, a schedule I substance and analogue
 of fentanyl.&nbsp; The pills from those 15 baggies weighed about one and a 
half kilograms.&nbsp; The brick was tested at the lab as well, and the lab 
confirmed it contained fentanyl.&nbsp;
Castro-Gutierrez is scheduled to plead guilty on May 3, 2023, in Lincoln.This case was investigated by the Nebraska State Patrol.

Man caught in Dawson Co. sentenced on federal fentanyl charges

NORTH PLATTE - The North Platte Noon Rotary Club is hosing their annual Bloodhounds Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 19 from 11am-6pm at Venue 304 downtown North Platte. To date, 2,298 units of blood have been collected in 19 years of this blood drive according to Misty Robertson who is a noon rotarian, and spoke to the Post during a North Platte Kubota podcast last week.

Robertson says one of the cool parts about this particular blood drive is "the competition between organizations". Many have already created a team to collect blood on behalf of area non-profits, and Robertson said "you can start a team at the door if you'd like". The top 3 teams with the most donars on their behalf will get prize money to donate to a cause of that teams choosing. Patrick Jacobson who also joined Eagle's Derek Beck on FM 98.1 to talk about this event said another group he's a part of "North Platte Young Professionals" would donate their winnings to Debra's Legacy if they place in the top 3 in team donations.

Listen to Podcast about Bloodhounds Blood Drive here sponsored by North Platte Kubota

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 </figure>NORTH PLATTE - The North Platte Noon Rotary Club is hosing their annual Bloodhounds Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 19 from 11am-6pm at Venue 304 downtown North Platte. To date, 2,298 units of blood have been collected in 19 years of this blood drive according to Misty Robertson who is a noon rotarian, and spoke to the Post during a North Platte Kubota podcast last week.Robertson says one of the cool parts about this particular blood drive is "the competition between organizations". Many have already created a team to collect blood on behalf of area non-profits, and Robertson said "you can start a team at the door if you'd like". The top 3 teams with the most donars on their behalf will get prize money to donate to a cause of that teams choosing. Patrick Jacobson who also joined Eagle's Derek Beck on FM 98.1 to talk about this event said another group he's a part of "North Platte Young Professionals" would donate their winnings to Debra's Legacy if they place in the top 3 in team donations.<h2>Listen to Podcast about Bloodhounds Blood Drive here sponsored by North Platte Kubota</h2><div><iframe title="20th Bloodhounds Blood Drive this Wednesday in North Platte" 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=vz7wr-13e60e4-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><figure>
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20th Bloodhounds Blood Drive this Wednesday in North Platte

LINCOLN —
 Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from Seward 
County Sheriff’s Deputies, arrested a driver and located a missing 
juvenile following a pursuit on Interstate 80 Sunday
 evening. 

At
 approximately 8:40 p.m. Sunday, a trooper observed an eastbound Honda 
Civic speeding on I-80 near Bradshaw, at mile marker
 345. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to 
yield and accelerated to over 100 miles per hour. The trooper initiated a
 pursuit.


Another
 trooper was able to successfully deploy stop sticks to bring the 
vehicle to a stop near mile marker 383. The driver
 and front seat passenger then fled on foot, running across the 
westbound lanes of I-80. Both were quickly taken into custody by 
additional troopers and Seward County deputies. A second passenger 
remained in the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
 The vehicle was determined to be stolen.

The
 driver, Edwin Portillo Barrientos, 27, Lincoln, was arrested for 
driving with a revoked license, flight to avoid arrest,
 willful reckless driving, theft by receiving stolen property $5,000+, 
and multiple outstanding warrants. He was lodged in York County jail. 
The passenger who fled, a 17-year-old female, had been reported missing.
 She was lodged at the Lancaster County Youth
 Attention Center for an outstanding warrant. The second passenger was 
cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and released.

The entire pursuit lasted approximately 22 minutes.

NSPLINCOLN —
 Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from Seward 
County Sheriff’s Deputies, arrested a driver and located a missing 
juvenile following a pursuit on Interstate 80 Sunday
 evening. At
 approximately 8:40 p.m. Sunday, a trooper observed an eastbound Honda 
Civic speeding on I-80 near Bradshaw, at mile marker
 345. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to 
yield and accelerated to over 100 miles per hour. The trooper initiated a
 pursuit.
Another
 trooper was able to successfully deploy stop sticks to bring the 
vehicle to a stop near mile marker 383. The driver
 and front seat passenger then fled on foot, running across the 
westbound lanes of I-80. Both were quickly taken into custody by 
additional troopers and Seward County deputies. A second passenger 
remained in the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
 The vehicle was determined to be stolen.The
 driver, Edwin Portillo Barrientos, 27, Lincoln, was arrested for 
driving with a revoked license, flight to avoid arrest,
 willful reckless driving, theft by receiving stolen property $5,000+, 
and multiple outstanding warrants. He was lodged in York County jail. 
The passenger who fled, a 17-year-old female, had been reported missing.
 She was lodged at the Lancaster County Youth
 Attention Center for an outstanding warrant. The second passenger was 
cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and released.The entire pursuit lasted approximately 22 minutes.

Troopers arrest one, locate missing juvenile after I-80 pursuit

LINCOLN —
 The Nebraska State Patrol is alerting the public of a scam going around
 Nebraska this week. Over the last few days, NSP has received multiple 
reports of scammers spoofing Nebraska State
 Patrol phone numbers, attempting to scam victims. 

“Scammers
 will use any method they think may work to try to steal your money or 
personal information,” said Colonel John
 Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Scammers often 
attempt to pose as a trusted entity, such as law enforcement. In this 
case, they are posing as Nebraska State Patrol representatives.”

NSP
 has received reports from two different areas of the state regarding 
members of the public receiving phone calls that
 appeared to come from NSP offices in Grand Island or Lincoln. These 
phone calls are referred to as spoofing, an act of mimicking a phone 
number when in reality it is a scammer on the line. The scammer then 
tries to steal personal information by telling the
 victim they have active warrants or need to pay a fine. The call 
recipient has not fallen for the scam in any of the reported occurrences
 in the last few days.


“The Nebraska State Patrol never calls members of the public regarding payment of fines or active warrants,” Bolduc said. “We urge the public to be vigilant with any such phone call and never give out personal information in such cases.”

NSP
 provides the following guidance regarding suspicious or potentially 
scam phone calls: Do not provide personal or financial
 information unless you initiated the phone call or are absolutely sure 
you are talking to the intended group. Any reputable organization will 
allow you to hang up and call back so you can ensure you are speaking to
 the correct entity and aren’t being scammed.

NSPLINCOLN —
 The Nebraska State Patrol is alerting the public of a scam going around
 Nebraska this week. Over the last few days, NSP has received multiple 
reports of scammers spoofing Nebraska State
 Patrol phone numbers, attempting to scam victims. “Scammers
 will use any method they think may work to try to steal your money or 
personal information,” said Colonel John
 Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Scammers often 
attempt to pose as a trusted entity, such as law enforcement. In this 
case, they are posing as Nebraska State Patrol representatives.”NSP
 has received reports from two different areas of the state regarding 
members of the public receiving phone calls that
 appeared to come from NSP offices in Grand Island or Lincoln. These 
phone calls are referred to as spoofing, an act of mimicking a phone 
number when in reality it is a scammer on the line. The scammer then 
tries to steal personal information by telling the
 victim they have active warrants or need to pay a fine. The call 
recipient has not fallen for the scam in any of the reported occurrences
 in the last few days.
“The Nebraska State Patrol never calls members of the public regarding payment of fines or active warrants,” Bolduc said. “We urge the public to be vigilant with any such phone call and never give out personal information in such cases.”NSP
 provides the following guidance regarding suspicious or potentially 
scam phone calls: Do not provide personal or financial
 information unless you initiated the phone call or are absolutely sure 
you are talking to the intended group. Any reputable organization will 
allow you to hang up and call back so you can ensure you are speaking to
 the correct entity and aren’t being scammed.

Scammers spoofing Nebraska State Patrol phone numbers

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🎥 Sketch & Stitch owner announces retirement sale in Ogallala

LINCOLN - Nebraska Athletics is proud to officially unveil a modernized version of Herbie Husker, one of the most iconic logos and mascots in college athletics. Nebraska Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Trev Alberts and University leaders led the initiative to develop an updated and modernized version of the Herbie Husker logo and costume.&nbsp; The new logo is being unveiled today and the updated Herbie Husker mascot will make his first public appearance at Saturday's Red-White Spring Game presented by FNBO.

The return to a Herbie Husker costume and logo that closely resembles the original version comes as Nebraska celebrates the 50th&nbsp;year of Herbie Husker. Alberts and University leadership have also placed a priority on embracing the Cornhusker tradition and the agricultural background of the state of Nebraska. "Herbie Husker has been one of the iconic symbols of Nebraska Athletics for nearly 50 years," Alberts said.&nbsp; "Our fans are passionate about all things related to the Huskers, and they have a particular fondness for Herbie.&nbsp; We are excited to present modernized Herbie Husker marks and logos and thrilled to unveil our new Herbie mascot at Saturday's spring game." Led by Director of Licensing Lonna Henrichs and Spirit Squad Head Coach Erynn Butzke, Nebraska Athletics began working with Torch Creative in January of 2022 to develop the new logos.&nbsp; Throughout the process, the focus remained on digitally updating the beloved Herbie mark that features blonde hair, overalls, and an ear of corn in his pocket. "Partnering with Trev, Lonna, and the University of Nebraska on modernizing Herbie has been a dream come true for Torch Creative," the company said. "We have the ultimate respect for their passion for Cornhusker Athletics and worked to match this enthusiasm in creating a more contemporary look for Herbie yet harkens back to the original 1974 version.&nbsp; Much like that iteration, we hope the modern Herbie continues to represent the heritage of the university and its passionate fanbase." In addition to the primary Herbie Husker logo, sport specific logos were created for 10 of Nebraska's varsity programs. &nbsp;&nbsp;Nebraska Athletics has also updated its marks for Lil' Red and the Blackshirts. New merchandise is now available online at shop.huskers.com and fans can purchase new Herbie gear at Saturday's spring game. The Herbie Husker character evolved out of Nebraska's trip to the Cotton Bowl following the 1973 season. Artist Dirk West designed a Cornhusker cartoon for the Cotton Bowl press headquarters, and Nebraska Sports Information Director Don Bryant later contacted West for permission to use the cartoon. West refined his original cartoon and improved some of the character's features. The new Herbie Husker character first appeared on the cover of the 1974 Nebraska Football media guide and has been a favorite of Nebraska fans over the past five decades.&nbsp; The previous updated iteration of the Herbie Husker character occurred in 2003. That version of Herbie Husker had represented the Cornhuskers at athletic competitions over the past two decades.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>LINCOLN - Nebraska Athletics is proud to officially unveil a modernized version of Herbie Husker, one of the most iconic logos and mascots in college athletics. Nebraska Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Trev Alberts and University leaders led the initiative to develop an updated and modernized version of the Herbie Husker logo and costume.&nbsp; The new logo is being unveiled today and the updated Herbie Husker mascot will make his first public appearance at Saturday's Red-White Spring Game presented by FNBO.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sometimes to move forward, you gotta look back. <a href="https://t.co/tqjPX5UdZl">pic.twitter.com/tqjPX5UdZl</a>&mdash; Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Huskers/status/1647978248226365445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> The return to a Herbie Husker costume and logo that closely resembles the original version comes as Nebraska celebrates the 50th&nbsp;year of Herbie Husker. Alberts and University leadership have also placed a priority on embracing the Cornhusker tradition and the agricultural background of the state of Nebraska. "Herbie Husker has been one of the iconic symbols of Nebraska Athletics for nearly 50 years," Alberts said.&nbsp; "Our fans are passionate about all things related to the Huskers, and they have a particular fondness for Herbie.&nbsp; We are excited to present modernized Herbie Husker marks and logos and thrilled to unveil our new Herbie mascot at Saturday's spring game." Led by Director of Licensing Lonna Henrichs and Spirit Squad Head Coach Erynn Butzke, Nebraska Athletics began working with Torch Creative in January of 2022 to develop the new logos.&nbsp; Throughout the process, the focus remained on digitally updating the beloved Herbie mark that features blonde hair, overalls, and an ear of corn in his pocket. "Partnering with Trev, Lonna, and the University of Nebraska on modernizing Herbie has been a dream come true for Torch Creative," the company said. "We have the ultimate respect for their passion for Cornhusker Athletics and worked to match this enthusiasm in creating a more contemporary look for Herbie yet harkens back to the original 1974 version.&nbsp; Much like that iteration, we hope the modern Herbie continues to represent the heritage of the university and its passionate fanbase." In addition to the primary Herbie Husker logo, sport specific logos were created for 10 of Nebraska's varsity programs. &nbsp;&nbsp;Nebraska Athletics has also updated its marks for Lil' Red and the Blackshirts. New merchandise is now available online at shop.huskers.com and fans can purchase new Herbie gear at Saturday's spring game. The Herbie Husker character evolved out of Nebraska's trip to the Cotton Bowl following the 1973 season. Artist Dirk West designed a Cornhusker cartoon for the Cotton Bowl press headquarters, and Nebraska Sports Information Director Don Bryant later contacted West for permission to use the cartoon. West refined his original cartoon and improved some of the character's features. The new Herbie Husker character first appeared on the cover of the 1974 Nebraska Football media guide and has been a favorite of Nebraska fans over the past five decades.&nbsp; The previous updated iteration of the Herbie Husker character occurred in 2003. That version of Herbie Husker had represented the Cornhuskers at athletic competitions over the past two decades.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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