&nbsp; Scotty was joined on Good Morning North Platte (FM 98.1) by Addilyn Wilson, Miss Omaha's Outstanding Teen, to talk about her social impact initiative, Teammates Mentoring, and what competing for the Miss Nebraska Organization has meant to her. Follow and support Addilyn and learn more about her&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/missomahasoutstandingteen2022" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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By&nbsp;Scotts Bluff National Monument&nbsp;

Gering, NE – Flowers; they’re more than just pretty objects for humans to admire.&nbsp;

Come join the “Wildflower Walk” with park ranger Eric Grunwald at the Scotts Bluff National Monument visitor center on Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. Ranger Grunwald is an avid native plant gardener, and he will briefly discuss the importance of wildflowers, and the plants on which they are found, to the prairie ecosystem of the monument. He will also discuss the ways people have utilized these plants in the past. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water and be prepared to walk up to a mile and a half.&nbsp;

Further information about Scotts Bluff National Monument programs and schedules are available at the visitor center, by calling 308-436-9700 or by visiting our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm</a>&nbsp;or Facebook at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps</a>.&nbsp;

By&nbsp;Scotts Bluff National Monument&nbsp;Gering, NE – Flowers; they’re more than just pretty objects for humans to admire.&nbsp;Come join the “Wildflower Walk” with park ranger Eric Grunwald at the Scotts Bluff National Monument visitor center on Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. Ranger Grunwald is an avid native plant gardener, and he will briefly discuss the importance of wildflowers, and the plants on which they are found, to the prairie ecosystem of the monument. He will also discuss the ways people have utilized these plants in the past. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water and be prepared to walk up to a mile and a half.&nbsp;Further information about Scotts Bluff National Monument programs and schedules are available at the visitor center, by calling 308-436-9700 or by visiting our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm</a>&nbsp;or Facebook at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps</a>.&nbsp;

Wildflower walk to be held at Scotts Bluff National Monument 

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Local officials expressed frustration with issues of lack of communication, lack of transportation and lack of beds that have led to long waiting periods for adults and juveniles needing inpatient psychiatric care in western Kansas.

High Plains Mental Health sponsored a meeting with the Scott Brunner, deputy director of the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services; Andy Brown, commissioner for Behavioral Health Services at KDADS; Bobby Eklofe, president KVC Hospitals; and K.C. Johnson, president of HealthSource, Thursday in Hays.

About 70 audience members joined in the discussion, including members of law enforcement, mental health providers, emergency care and hospital staff, and educators. 

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/2706ad8d-164e-43d5-a85c-800af5b93150">RELATED STORY: Patients in crisis wait up to a week for admittance to Larned State Hospital</a>

Citing the need for infection control and difficulty with staffing, Larned State Hospital has not operated at full capacity since 2020. They have 74 beds available at this time. 

Walt Hill, director of High Plains Mental Health Center, said in February the waitlist for the state hospital was up to 35 people and the average wait was 67 hours.

Brunner said the waitlist was down to 19 people for the month of May. 

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/d3de94af-2857-447a-955b-b0cacf3adeda">KVC closed its acute care beds in Hays in 2019 but has plans to reopen 14 acute care beds in a new location in January. The facility will also have residential psychiatric care for juveniles.</a>

In addition to taking children from Kansas, KVC is also taking calls from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma.

Nationwide crisis for child psychiatric care

Brown said the nation is in crisis in terms of children's psychiatric care. There is more demand for care and children presenting with more severe needs, he said.

The latest state budget included more funding for youth residential treatment facilities to help with staffing issues, Brown said.

Eklofe said KVC may have a licensed capacity, but the actual capacity may vary depending on staffing. Eklofe said KVC lost staff during the pandemic and is trying to recruit them to come back.

He said KVC has seen about a 20 percent turnover rate in the last couple of years and has struggled to fill all of the positions.

It is not just the number of staff needed, it's also the specialty staff that is needed, he said.

Beyond staffing, Eklofe said KVC also looks at the safety of children when deciding how to prioritize admissions. A child who is sitting in an office may take priority over a child that is waiting in a hospital room or emergency department for safety reasons.

Area hospital staff expressed frustration about waits and the screening process for juveniles. One worker said a youth was at her facility for 10 days and had to be screened multiple times because of the long wait.

Brunner said the state hospital draws as many employees it can from Larned and the surrounding area but struggled to find enough qualified employees even before the pandemic.

The hospital is working with contract agencies to bring nurses to the facility.

Brunner said he did not have specific numbers on the number of staffing vacancies at the Larned currently.

"Our primary focus is to keep our staff and our patients safe," he said.

The hospital keeps workers over for extra hours or extra shifts or calls workers back to work to meet the needs of the hospitals.

"It's a constant, dynamic, moving thing every single day," he said.

The severity of the patients' illnesses and their need for one-on-one or two-on-one staffing can also alter the number of staff members needed.

Patients wait in ERs, local hospitals without medication

HealthSource works with most of the state's community mental health centers to do screenings to determine if people need to be admitted to psychiatric hospitals.

Those screenings are done through telemedicine. The average response time for these telemedicine screenings is an hour and 41 minutes. However, people have had to wait as long as seven hours.

It also works with the state to manage the state's mental hospital waiting lists. Twenty-one percent of more than 400 screenings in the High Plains Mental Health catchment area met the criteria for involuntary commitment to a state hospital.

Over the last six months, HealthSource has handled 1,200 calls to its crisis line. The average wait is 17 minutes, but Johnson admitted often waits are longer. Johnson said the agency is constantly working with staffing to cut those wait times.

Fifty-nine percent of their calls were from people who were suicidal. Nineteen percent of the calls were from people experiencing violent thoughts. 

Johnson said the agency works with community providers like High Plains Mental Health to try to keep people out of the hospital when possible. 

HealthSource also administers the State Institue Alternative plan, which pays private hospitals to care for people with acute mental illnesses.

Johnson said HealthSource is looking at investing in a system that would allow law enforcement or hospital officials to see the progress HealthSource is making to place someone.

Audience members, including Ellis County Sheriff Scott Braun said there is confusion as to whether all patients admitted to a state hospital needed to be medically cleared.

Braun said he was being told they did, so they were all being taken to HaysMed for that clearance. This is taking time away from ER and hospital staff.

Johnson said not all patients need to be medically cleared.

Some ER physicians are reluctant to prescribe any psychiatric medication to patients who have come in off the street. This results in patients waiting days in a local hospital for admittance to a psychiatric hospital without any treatment.

"It's like having a broken leg and not getting it set," one ER staff member said.

Change in statute considered for out-of-state patients

Thomas County Undersheriff Eric Smith said as a result of Interstate 70 going through his county, law enforcement deals with many individuals who Have mental health issues who are not from the local area and have no plan to stay in Kansas after they are released from the hospital.

He said there is confusion on who should be responsible for those patients.

Brunner said the statute doesn't give officials a clear path for those patients. He said state officials are aware of the problem and hope to propose legislation to deal with the issue.

Officials express concerns about potentially suicidal, violent individuals being released into community

Lt. Tim Greenwood of the Hays Police Department, as well as other members of the audience, said they were concerned about the screening process. He said he felt the screeners were only talking to patients and not to law enforcement officers who may have spent hours with a patient.

He was concerned some patients are being released into the community with safety plans who have been violent or suicidal.

"We don't ever want to do things that would ever put people in danger," Johnson said. "We might have criteria that this person doesn't meet certain expectations, but this is still really scary. What are the things we can do? You can get a second opinion."

Hill said High Plains Mental Health is the only community mental health center in the state that has an automatic secondary review of screenings for inpatient psychiatric admissions. 

Johnson said he will work with his team to ensure law enforcement officers and medical professionals have opportunities to report their observations to screeners.

"It's not about us, it's about patient safety," he said.

Finding secure transportation to get patients from rural hospitals to state psychiatric hospitals has also been a challenge.

Sometimes law enforcement will transport patients. However, that may depend on the willingness of the agency to do so and their available staffing.

Transporting someone with a mental illness handcuffed in the back of a police car may be traumatic for the person with the illness, Hill said.

HaysMed has trained staff to complete these transports. Some suggested expanding such a service to other areas of the state.

Hill said high liability insurance may be a barrier for agencies to provide this type of service.

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostLocal officials expressed frustration with issues of lack of communication, lack of transportation and lack of beds that have led to long waiting periods for adults and juveniles needing inpatient psychiatric care in western Kansas.High Plains Mental Health sponsored a meeting with the Scott Brunner, deputy director of the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services; Andy Brown, commissioner for Behavioral Health Services at KDADS; Bobby Eklofe, president KVC Hospitals; and K.C. Johnson, president of HealthSource, Thursday in Hays.About 70 audience members joined in the discussion, including members of law enforcement, mental health providers, emergency care and hospital staff, and educators. <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/2706ad8d-164e-43d5-a85c-800af5b93150">RELATED STORY: Patients in crisis wait up to a week for admittance to Larned State Hospital</a> Citing the need for infection control and difficulty with staffing, Larned State Hospital has not operated at full capacity since 2020. They have 74 beds available at this time. Walt Hill, director of High Plains Mental Health Center, said in February the waitlist for the state hospital was up to 35 people and the average wait was 67 hours.Brunner said the waitlist was down to 19 people for the month of May. <figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/d3de94af-2857-447a-955b-b0cacf3adeda">KVC closed its acute care beds in Hays in 2019 but has plans to reopen 14 acute care beds in a new location in January. The facility will also have residential psychiatric care for juveniles.</a>In addition to taking children from Kansas, KVC is also taking calls from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma.<h2>Nationwide crisis for child psychiatric care</h2>Brown said the nation is in crisis in terms of children's psychiatric care. There is more demand for care and children presenting with more severe needs, he said.The latest state budget included more funding for youth residential treatment facilities to help with staffing issues, Brown said.Eklofe said KVC may have a licensed capacity, but the actual capacity may vary depending on staffing. Eklofe said KVC lost staff during the pandemic and is trying to recruit them to come back.<h2>Hospitals struggle to find staff</h2>He said KVC has seen about a 20 percent turnover rate in the last couple of years and has struggled to fill all of the positions.It is not just the number of staff needed, it's also the specialty staff that is needed, he said.Beyond staffing, Eklofe said KVC also looks at the safety of children when deciding how to prioritize admissions. A child who is sitting in an office may take priority over a child that is waiting in a hospital room or emergency department for safety reasons. Area hospital staff expressed frustration about waits and the screening process for juveniles. One worker said a youth was at her facility for 10 days and had to be screened multiple times because of the long wait. Brunner said the state hospital draws as many employees it can from Larned and the surrounding area but struggled to find enough qualified employees even before the pandemic.The hospital is working with contract agencies to bring nurses to the facility.Brunner said he did not have specific numbers on the number of staffing vacancies at the Larned currently."Our primary focus is to keep our staff and our patients safe," he said.The hospital keeps workers over for extra hours or extra shifts or calls workers back to work to meet the needs of the hospitals. "It's a constant, dynamic, moving thing every single day," he said. The severity of the patients' illnesses and their need for one-on-one or two-on-one staffing can also alter the number of staff members needed.<h2>Patients wait in ERs, local hospitals without medication </h2>HealthSource works with most of the state's community mental health centers to do screenings to determine if people need to be admitted to psychiatric hospitals. Those screenings are done through telemedicine. The average response time for these telemedicine screenings is an hour and 41 minutes. However, people have had to wait as long as seven hours.It also works with the state to manage the state's mental hospital waiting lists. Twenty-one percent of more than 400 screenings in the High Plains Mental Health catchment area met the criteria for involuntary commitment to a state hospital. Over the last six months, HealthSource has handled 1,200 calls to its crisis line. The average wait is 17 minutes, but Johnson admitted often waits are longer. Johnson said the agency is constantly working with staffing to cut those wait times. Fifty-nine percent of their calls were from people who were suicidal. Nineteen percent of the calls were from people experiencing violent thoughts. Johnson said the agency works with community providers like High Plains Mental Health to try to keep people out of the hospital when possible. HealthSource also administers the State Institue Alternative plan, which pays private hospitals to care for people with acute mental illnesses.Johnson said HealthSource is looking at investing in a system that would allow law enforcement or hospital officials to see the progress HealthSource is making to place someone.Audience members, including Ellis County Sheriff Scott Braun said there is confusion as to whether all patients admitted to a state hospital needed to be medically cleared.Braun said he was being told they did, so they were all being taken to HaysMed for that clearance. This is taking time away from ER and hospital staff.Johnson said not all patients need to be medically cleared.Some ER physicians are reluctant to prescribe any psychiatric medication to patients who have come in off the street. This results in patients waiting days in a local hospital for admittance to a psychiatric hospital without any treatment."It's like having a broken leg and not getting it set," one ER staff member said.<h2>Change in statute considered for out-of-state patients</h2>Thomas County Undersheriff Eric Smith said as a result of Interstate 70 going through his county, law enforcement deals with many individuals who Have mental health issues who are not from the local area and have no plan to stay in Kansas after they are released from the hospital.He said there is confusion on who should be responsible for those patients.Brunner said the statute doesn't give officials a clear path for those patients. He said state officials are aware of the problem and hope to propose legislation to deal with the issue.<h2>Officials express concerns about potentially suicidal, violent individuals being released into community</h2>Lt. Tim Greenwood of the Hays Police Department, as well as other members of the audience, said they were concerned about the screening process. He said he felt the screeners were only talking to patients and not to law enforcement officers who may have spent hours with a patient.He was concerned some patients are being released into the community with safety plans who have been violent or suicidal."We don't ever want to do things that would ever put people in danger," Johnson said. "We might have criteria that this person doesn't meet certain expectations, but this is still really scary. What are the things we can do? You can get a second opinion."Hill said High Plains Mental Health is the only community mental health center in the state that has an automatic secondary review of screenings for inpatient psychiatric admissions. Johnson said he will work with his team to ensure law enforcement officers and medical professionals have opportunities to report their observations to screeners."It's not about us, it's about patient safety," he said.<h2>Secure transportation</h2>Finding secure transportation to get patients from rural hospitals to state psychiatric hospitals has also been a challenge.Sometimes law enforcement will transport patients. However, that may depend on the willingness of the agency to do so and their available staffing.Transporting someone with a mental illness handcuffed in the back of a police car may be traumatic for the person with the illness, Hill said. HaysMed has trained staff to complete these transports. Some suggested expanding such a service to other areas of the state.Hill said high liability insurance may be a barrier for agencies to provide this type of service.

Mental patients stuck in ERs without treatment; screeners not getting full picture group says

Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day, which will be celebrated on May 30, 2022. &nbsp;

“On Memorial Day, we honor the brave Americans who have given their lives in service to our nation.&nbsp; For nearly 250 years, our Republic has been defended by brave women and men who have answered the call of duty in times of war.&nbsp; Many have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we hold dear. &nbsp;The liberties we enjoy wouldn’t be possible without their heroism.”

“This Monday, I encourage all Nebraskans to remember our fallen heroes and to give thanks for their patriotic devotion.&nbsp; Together, let’s commit to carrying on their legacy by selflessly serving our communities.”

“Susanne, the kids, and I wish everyone an enjoyable holiday weekend.&nbsp; If you’re traveling, please buckle up, slow down for construction zones, and drive safely.”

Flags will be flown at half-staff until noon on Monday, at which point they will be raised to the top of the staff.&nbsp;

On Memorial Day, Governor Ricketts will join ceremonies at Memorial Park in Omaha, Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, and at the 20th&nbsp;Century Veterans Memorial in North Platte.

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 </figure>By GOVERNOR PETE RICKETTSGovernor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day, which will be celebrated on May 30, 2022. &nbsp;“On Memorial Day, we honor the brave Americans who have given their lives in service to our nation.&nbsp; For nearly 250 years, our Republic has been defended by brave women and men who have answered the call of duty in times of war.&nbsp; Many have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we hold dear. &nbsp;The liberties we enjoy wouldn’t be possible without their heroism.”“This Monday, I encourage all Nebraskans to remember our fallen heroes and to give thanks for their patriotic devotion.&nbsp; Together, let’s commit to carrying on their legacy by selflessly serving our communities.”“Susanne, the kids, and I wish everyone an enjoyable holiday weekend.&nbsp; If you’re traveling, please buckle up, slow down for construction zones, and drive safely.”Flags will be flown at half-staff until noon on Monday, at which point they will be raised to the top of the staff.&nbsp;On Memorial Day, Governor Ricketts will join ceremonies at Memorial Park in Omaha, Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, and at the 20th&nbsp;Century Veterans Memorial in North Platte.

Gov. Ricketts' Memorial Day statement

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota voters are set to vote again on whether they want recreational marijuana legalized for adults.

 The secretary of state on Wednesday validated the initiated measure for the November ballot. 

Secretary of State Steve Barnett announced that a random sample of petition signatures showed that South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, the group campaigning to legalize pot, had easily collected enough valid signatures to surpass the roughly 17,000 needed to place the initiated measure on the November ballot. 

By Associated PressSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota voters are set to vote again on whether they want recreational marijuana legalized for adults. The secretary of state on Wednesday validated the initiated measure for the November ballot. Secretary of State Steve Barnett announced that a random sample of petition signatures showed that South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, the group campaigning to legalize pot, had easily collected enough valid signatures to surpass the roughly 17,000 needed to place the initiated measure on the November ballot. It will appear as Initiated Measure 27.

Recreational pot validated for ballot in South Dakota

From the National Weather Service-North Platte

Severe weather is expected today and tomorrow across western and north-central Nebraska.

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Severe weather possible for western Nebraska Sunday, Monday

By Cheyenne Wyoming Police Department

On Saturday, May 28 at approximately 12:30 p.m. members of the Cheyenne Police Laramie County Joint SWAT Team were involved in an incident that resulted in a use of force action with homicide suspect, Davin Darayle Saunders, near the 2500 block of East 11th Street.

On Tuesday, May 24 the Cheyenne Police Department received a report that Saunders was in Cheyenne. Further investigation revealed Saunders was located at a residence near the 2500 block of East 11th Street. The CPD’s joint SWAT team was notified and responded to the area to conduct surveillance. 

A warrant was issued for officers to enter the residence. While on scene, the SWAT team attempted to communicate with Saunders, asking him to exit the residence, but he refused. Officers deployed gas in an attempt to safely lure Saunders out of the home, but he pulled a firearm and officers fired on Saunders killing him. No further injuries were reported.

Saunders was wanted out of Scottsbluff, Nebraska for multiple homicide related charges. He had a history of violence, and was considered armed and dangerous.

The scene is still active and has been turned over to the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.&nbsp;

By Cheyenne Wyoming Police DepartmentOn Saturday, May 28 at approximately 12:30 p.m. members of the Cheyenne Police Laramie County Joint SWAT Team were involved in an incident that resulted in a use of force action with homicide suspect, Davin Darayle Saunders, near the 2500 block of East 11th Street.<figure>
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 </figure>On Tuesday, May 24 the Cheyenne Police Department received a report that Saunders was in Cheyenne. Further investigation revealed Saunders was located at a residence near the 2500 block of East 11th Street. The CPD’s joint SWAT team was notified and responded to the area to conduct surveillance. A warrant was issued for officers to enter the residence. While on scene, the SWAT team attempted to communicate with Saunders, asking him to exit the residence, but he refused. Officers deployed gas in an attempt to safely lure Saunders out of the home, but he pulled a firearm and officers fired on Saunders killing him. No further injuries were reported.Saunders was wanted out of Scottsbluff, Nebraska for multiple homicide related charges. He had a history of violence, and was considered armed and dangerous.The scene is still active and has been turned over to the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.&nbsp;<figure>
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Scottsbluff homicide suspect shot dead in Wyoming 

United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Shannon Rojas, 42, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.&nbsp; Senior United States District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon sentenced Rojas to 70 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system.&nbsp; After her release from prison, she will begin a 4-year term of supervised release.

From October 2020 through November 2020, the WING Task Force utilized a confidential informant (CI), who purchased a total of five ounces from Rojas in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; The buys took place on October 26, 2020: CI purchased 58 grams for $1,200; October 27, 2020: CI purchased 28 grams for $1,000; and November 5, 2020: CI purchased 57 grams for $1,200.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This case was investigated by the WING (Western Nebraska Intelligence Narcotics Group), which is made up of the Nebraska State Patrol, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsbluff Police Department, and the Sidney Police Department.&nbsp; Kearney Police Department was also involved in this investigation as was the&nbsp;&nbsp; CNDSSTF (Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force).&nbsp; CNDSSTF consists of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Grand Island Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and the Nebraska State Patrol.&nbsp;

This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF" target="_blank">https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF</a>.

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 </figure>By UNITED STATES ATTORNEY-OMAHA United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Shannon Rojas, 42, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.&nbsp; Senior United States District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon sentenced Rojas to 70 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system.&nbsp; After her release from prison, she will begin a 4-year term of supervised release.From October 2020 through November 2020, the WING Task Force utilized a confidential informant (CI), who purchased a total of five ounces from Rojas in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; The buys took place on October 26, 2020: CI purchased 58 grams for $1,200; October 27, 2020: CI purchased 28 grams for $1,000; and November 5, 2020: CI purchased 57 grams for $1,200.&nbsp;&nbsp;This case was investigated by the WING (Western Nebraska Intelligence Narcotics Group), which is made up of the Nebraska State Patrol, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsbluff Police Department, and the Sidney Police Department.&nbsp; Kearney Police Department was also involved in this investigation as was the&nbsp;&nbsp; CNDSSTF (Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force).&nbsp; CNDSSTF consists of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Grand Island Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and the Nebraska State Patrol.&nbsp;This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF" target="_blank">https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF</a>.<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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Scottsbluff woman sentenced to prison for selling meth

The operation of UTV’s on designated North Platte streets is allowed per municipal ordinance #4080. This ordinance does not allow the operation of other vehicles. Section #71.12 specifies prohibited vehicles that cannot be operated on North Platte streets. These vehicles include:

- And any other off-road vehicle which cannot be registered

 Snowmobiles, minibikes, golf carts, go-carts, gas-or electric-powered scooters, all-terrain vehicles, and any off-road or other vehicles which cannot be registered for operation on streets, highways, or roadways are generally prohibited on streets, highways, or roadways, except as hereinafter provided.

 The operation of snowmobiles on public streets or highways shall be unlawful with the exception of locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by motor vehicles impractical.

 It shall be unlawful to operate any of the above-specified vehicles upon any publicly-owned parking or property within North Platte city limits unless it has been expressly authorized. The only exception to this section will be the use of scooters, power chairs, or electric wheelchairs with more than two(2) wheels that are being used by individuals with limited mobility.

The penalty for violating this section of Ordinance 4080 shall fall under Title I General Provisions under Section 10.99. 

(A) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this city code, unless otherwise specifically provided herein, shall be deemed guilty of an offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $500. A new violation shall be deemed to have been committed every 24 hours of failure to comply with the provisions of this code.

Such penalties regarding Sec. 71.12 under Ordinance 4080 until such time that it is further reviewed and/or amended.

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North Platte Police: Golf carts, minibikes, ATVs still not street legal, despite UTV ordinance

Jack William DeCent, 42, Hershey and Kelsey Lyn Terry, 31, Hershey

Caleb Daniel Vote, 22, Wallace and Emily Jeanette Altman, 24, Wallace

George Arthur Denton Fisher, 50, North Platte and Robin Michelle Eltzen, 48, North Platte

Paul Anthony Orr, 36, North Platte and Nicole Jenny Howitt, 22, North Platte

Robert Steven Hieter, 39, North Platte and Alisa Jean Little, 30, North Platte

Jeremy Cody Hill, 30, North Platte and Holly Anna Clouse, 33, North Platte

Greggory Johnathan Stoner, 21, North Platte and Breanna Rose Patterson, 22, North Platte

Mitchell Wayne Tucker, 23, North Platte and Erica Louise Whipple, 23, Perry Oklahoma

Travis Lee Coe, 32, North Platte and Cassandra Cree O’Dea, 30, North Platte

Austin Lee Meyers, 25, North Platte and Ashlyn Rose Purvis, 24, North Platte

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Lincoln County marriage licenses

The Hershey Fall Festival is the annual end of summer event for the community of Hershey, Nebraska. The event draws individuals from many of the surrounding communities, as well as former Hershey residents that have moved out of the area.

The Fall Festival is made of up three major components: Parade, Noon Meal in the Park, and concert. The event is put on by the Lions Club of Hershey and is the major fundraiser of the year for the organization. The Lions Club uses their funds to help support local nonprofits, put on vision and health screenings for the students at Hershey Public Schools at no cost to the school or the students, and to provide vision screens and glasses for members of Lincoln County that cannot afford eye care.

It is a way for the community to wind down after a long summer. Tickets are sold on a rain or shine, no refund basis. Tickets are $20 in advance.

<a href="https://www.outhousetickets.com/Event/19752-Hershey_Fall_Festival_with_William_Clark_Green/">Get Tickets HERE</a>! Interview below with Derek Beck!

The Hershey Fall Festival is the annual end of summer event for the community of Hershey, Nebraska. The event draws individuals from many of the surrounding communities, as well as former Hershey residents that have moved out of the area.The Fall Festival is made of up three major components: Parade, Noon Meal in the Park, and concert. The event is put on by the Lions Club of Hershey and is the major fundraiser of the year for the organization. The Lions Club uses their funds to help support local nonprofits, put on vision and health screenings for the students at Hershey Public Schools at no cost to the school or the students, and to provide vision screens and glasses for members of Lincoln County that cannot afford eye care.It is a way for the community to wind down after a long summer. Tickets are sold on a rain or shine, no refund basis. Tickets are $20 in advance.<a href="https://www.outhousetickets.com/Event/19752-Hershey_Fall_Festival_with_William_Clark_Green/">Get Tickets HERE</a>! Interview below with Derek Beck!<div><iframe title="William Clark Green to Headline Hershey Fall Festivall" 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=wnixj-1237946-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><figure>
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North Platte Catholic Schools –St. Pat’s will implement a girls’ golf program for the 2022-2023 school year. Kristine Gale will be the head coach for the Lady Irish.

Gale is a graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska where she was a 3- year letter winner on the varsity girls’ golf team, winner of 2- Class A State Championships and an individual State tournament medalist.

Gale is a lifelong golfer who participated in numerous junior golf programs growing up, qualifying for the Women’s Western Junior Championship Tournament.  She continued to play competitive golf in the Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golf Association tournaments and Inter Club league as an adult.

Kristine is married to David Gale and has 3 sons, Jack, Charlie and Thomas.  Thomas is a Junior and Charlie is a 2020 graduate of St. Patrick’s High School.  Kristine has been involved with youth sports programs with her sons.  She served on the North Central Youth Athletic Club board for nine years and was instrumental in starting a 5th &amp; 6th grade tackle football program, Pre-K – 6th grade boys and girls soccer program, as well as baseball programs for Machine Pitch, T-Shirt, Little League, and Softball in Bassett, Nebraska.  Kristine also re-established the Boy Scout program for Troop 277 in Bassett, which had been dormant for over 10 years.

Gale currently works for the Nebraska Community Foundation as a Community Impact Coordinator, where she works with affiliated communities in Nebraska to build their unrestricted endowments and make community impact through local grants.  Gale has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska- Omaha.

Coach Gale shared, “I’m so excited to be piloting the girls’ golf program here at St. Pat’s. As a coach, I’m ready to teach and help experienced or new players reach their full potential.  We have some dedicated young players who have improved greatly while playing with the boy’s golf program.  The commitment of these young players will help build a strong, competitive girls’ program at St. Pat’s for all of the future girls wanting to play golf.”

North Platte Catholic Schools –St. Pat’s will implement a girls’ golf program for the 2022-2023 school year. Kristine Gale will be the head coach for the Lady Irish.Gale is a graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska where she was a 3- year letter winner on the varsity girls’ golf team, winner of 2- Class A State Championships and an individual State tournament medalist.Gale is a lifelong golfer who participated in numerous junior golf programs growing up, qualifying for the Women’s Western Junior Championship Tournament. She continued to play competitive golf in the Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golf Association tournaments and Inter Club league as an adult.Kristine is married to David Gale and has 3 sons, Jack, Charlie and Thomas. Thomas is a Junior and Charlie is a 2020 graduate of St. Patrick’s High School. Kristine has been involved with youth sports programs with her sons. She served on the North Central Youth Athletic Club board for nine years and was instrumental in starting a 5th &amp; 6th grade tackle football program, Pre-K – 6th grade boys and girls soccer program, as well as baseball programs for Machine Pitch, T-Shirt, Little League, and Softball in Bassett, Nebraska. Kristine also re-established the Boy Scout program for Troop 277 in Bassett, which had been dormant for over 10 years.Gale currently works for the Nebraska Community Foundation as a Community Impact Coordinator, where she works with affiliated communities in Nebraska to build their unrestricted endowments and make community impact through local grants. Gale has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska- Omaha.Coach Gale shared, “I’m so excited to be piloting the girls’ golf program here at St. Pat’s. As a coach, I’m ready to teach and help experienced or new players reach their full potential. We have some dedicated young players who have improved greatly while playing with the boy’s golf program. The commitment of these young players will help build a strong, competitive girls’ program at St. Pat’s for all of the future girls wanting to play golf.”<figure>
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NPSP to add Girl’s Golf Next Year

Great Plains Health
is one step closer to the
opening of the Great Plains Health Primary Care Center.

Leadership, physicians and staff
gathered on Thursday
for the building's topping ceremony, a symbolic tradition in the construction
process.

The topping ceremony commemorates the
last steel beam being placed atop of a construction project. The beam is painted
white and those
connected to the project have the opportunity to sign it, leaving
an everlasting mark on the project.

The beam is then hoisted
to the top of the building with an evergreen tree and American flag decorating the beam. The
tree represents a new beginning and continued growth.

“We see the vision for this facility coming
to life more and more every day,” Ivan
Mitchell, CEO, says. “This topping ceremony was a powerful reminder of our
commitment to serving this region and exceeding the healthcare needs of this community.”

Construction of the 65,000-square-foot facility will be completed
in 2023. The $30- million, two-story facility
will include 53 exam rooms and be the new home of Great
Plains Family Medicine, Great Plains Pediatrics and Great Plains Health
Internal Medicine.

“We can’t wait to begin seeing patients in this new center,” Dr.
Grishma Parikh, Great Plains Pediatrics, says. “This building allows us as
physicians to work more collaboratively with each other, but, most importantly, it is more convenient for families.
It is a demonstration of our
continued commitment to offering the best care for Greater Nebraska.”

The facility is a patient-centered
primary care center that maximizes space, improves patient flow and provides
room for GPHealth
primary care services
to further expand. In October of 2021, GPHealth
hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking of the facility.

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is one step closer to the
opening of the Great Plains Health Primary Care Center.Leadership, physicians and staff
gathered on Thursday
for the building's topping ceremony, a symbolic tradition in the construction
process.The topping ceremony commemorates the
last steel beam being placed atop of a construction project. The beam is painted
white and those
connected to the project have the opportunity to sign it, leaving
an everlasting mark on the project.The beam is then hoisted
to the top of the building with an evergreen tree and American flag decorating the beam. The
tree represents a new beginning and continued growth.<figure>
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to life more and more every day,” Ivan
Mitchell, CEO, says. “This topping ceremony was a powerful reminder of our
commitment to serving this region and exceeding the healthcare needs of this community.”Construction of the 65,000-square-foot facility will be completed
in 2023. The $30- million, two-story facility
will include 53 exam rooms and be the new home of Great
Plains Family Medicine, Great Plains Pediatrics and Great Plains Health
Internal Medicine.“We can’t wait to begin seeing patients in this new center,” Dr.
Grishma Parikh, Great Plains Pediatrics, says. “This building allows us as
physicians to work more collaboratively with each other, but, most importantly, it is more convenient for families.
It is a demonstration of our
continued commitment to offering the best care for Greater Nebraska.”The facility is a patient-centered
primary care center that maximizes space, improves patient flow and provides
room for GPHealth
primary care services
to further expand. In October of 2021, GPHealth
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Great Plains Health marks milestone in primary care center construction with topping ceremony

Planning on enjoying a boat ride or two this holiday weekend? We have some tips for keeping everyone safe on the water so that you only have to worry about enjoying the outdoors! 

-Make sure the legal operator has completed the Nebraska boating safety course if necessary

-Have a life jacket for each person on board (children under 13 must wear one)

-Avoid hypothermia - Even though temperatures are rising, the water still can be cold.

-Don't operate the boat under the influence of alcohol

 Keep an eye out for the weather, other vessels, and potential hazards

Read more here: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffal.cn%2F3oWRo%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0wnyiw79kOrLyhCGebsCdigu6koaBN4VAoVCbdmgOdyKt6FPP1QLVJKhw&amp;h=AT1yeghB9Y85lMYsTr-o4brM221anzwUVrggEPpr9lwqgAZOvDoW9ks5BSmNw7rVbZTRVgwGaTpl5EhrXAShn6s1urvBT45OUYK1xYDhwPCMNvHfWqsBm1DSMcqBuQC69w&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT0nVJzw4OZWCaFbdDzArECvJwIZ67nWr3m0ZWSX961MZXFDkFBEaWzMEH5bDRqLmbKE6p-QrwlDcMjiuUofOICMybLMkEmD_UDF1qhlMh8MmKT46cq3lvfa1BBzaC60BPbXwSVxmIFpXyFedDp4tG6_CDKy2wo6896kz75v4h4jHGDZ42QXnqdPjeisWwLOLWFWdzdJ07Zfg3w0sYnJdBUA0QcV3zNceLp0QyqXgVs-7dBs" target="_blank">https://fal.cn/3oWRo</a>

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Neb. Game and Parks offers boating safety tips 

By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte Post

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Greater Nebraska will see an enhanced risk for fire danger and slight chances of severe storms over the Memorial Day weekend.

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GOTHENBURG, Neb.-Crews had quite the mess to clean up on Thursday after a Union Pacific train derailment just east of Gothenburg.

According to Union Pacific spokesperson Robyn Tysver, at around 7:30 a.m., an eastbound train carrying coal from Wyoming derailed about two miles east of Gothenburg.

Tysver said there were about 30 cars involved in the derailment and no injuries were reported.

As of Thursday afternoon, Union Pacific crews were on-site, and clean-up activities are underway.

The cause of the derailment is under investigation.

The Nebraska State Patrol said traffic on Highway 30 was not impacted by the incident.

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30 coal cars involved in UP derailment near Gothenburg

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-If you have business to take care of with the City of North Platte, Friday will be the day to get it done.

North Platte city offices and public transit will be closed on Monday to observe the Memorial Day holiday.

There will also be no trash collection on Monday.

The offices at the North Platte Police and Fire Departments will also be closed, but personnel will continue to work normal shifts.

Normal operations will resume on Tuesday.

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North Platte city offices, public transit closed Monday

ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC College Relations

CHADRON – A recent North Platte Community Playhouse production of Clue, based on the board game of the same name about a murder at a mansion with several suspects, featured four alumni of Chadron State College. Actors included Staysha Adams (2014) as Mrs. Peacock, Lane Swedberg (2016) as Mr. Green, Chantel Burch (2014) as Mrs. White, and Jesse Young (2015) as Wadsworth, the butler.

Adams, an Elementary Education major, has a long history of theatrical involvement and participated in many CSC productions both on stage and behind the scenes from 2011 to 2014. She said the Theatre faculty worked hard to ensure the students were well-rounded in all areas.

“When I got to CSC, Roger (Mays) and Scott (Cavin) opened my eyes to so many new ways of performing and building a show,” Adams said.

The skills she built at CSC helped her succeed as a director of high school one-act plays and as company manager at Theatre West in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She has also found applications in her current role as an elementary special education teacher in North Platte.

Swedberg, a Middle Grades Math and Science Education major, acted in several CSC productions but focused mainly on studying Music. He continues to use his musical and acting background with community theatre. He has been involved in the North Platte Community Theatre for six years and played trumpet, flugelhorn, and piccolo trumpet. He has played in the pit band for six shows and acted in six more.

Swedberg felt a personal connection to his character from playing Clue as a child.

“When I played the board game growing up, I would pick my game piece solely off of their color, blue and green being my favorites, so it is very fitting that I got to play the part of Mr. Green,” Swedberg said.

Young, a Justice Studies major, recognized his fellow CSC alumni right away when he auditioned at the end of February.

“I saw Chantel during auditions and thought, ‘I know her … I think I went to college with her,’” he said.

Burch, a Communication major, said she has enjoyed reviving old stories with her fellow CSC alumni.

“I’m so grateful we could reconnect and get to know each other better. I feel like I have a new group of old friends,” Burch said.

Adams agreed it has been a good opportunity for CSC alumni to reconnect.

“This cast is made up of a very fun, very talented group of people, and there is never a dull moment,” Adams said.

ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC College RelationsCHADRON – A recent North Platte Community Playhouse production of Clue, based on the board game of the same name about a murder at a mansion with several suspects, featured four alumni of Chadron State College. Actors included Staysha Adams (2014) as Mrs. Peacock, Lane Swedberg (2016) as Mr. Green, Chantel Burch (2014) as Mrs. White, and Jesse Young (2015) as Wadsworth, the butler.<figure>
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 </figure>Adams, an Elementary Education major, has a long history of theatrical involvement and participated in many CSC productions both on stage and behind the scenes from 2011 to 2014. She said the Theatre faculty worked hard to ensure the students were well-rounded in all areas.“When I got to CSC, Roger (Mays) and Scott (Cavin) opened my eyes to so many new ways of performing and building a show,” Adams said.The skills she built at CSC helped her succeed as a director of high school one-act plays and as company manager at Theatre West in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She has also found applications in her current role as an elementary special education teacher in North Platte.Swedberg, a Middle Grades Math and Science Education major, acted in several CSC productions but focused mainly on studying Music. He continues to use his musical and acting background with community theatre. He has been involved in the North Platte Community Theatre for six years and played trumpet, flugelhorn, and piccolo trumpet. He has played in the pit band for six shows and acted in six more.Swedberg felt a personal connection to his character from playing Clue as a child.“When I played the board game growing up, I would pick my game piece solely off of their color, blue and green being my favorites, so it is very fitting that I got to play the part of Mr. Green,” Swedberg said.Young, a Justice Studies major, recognized his fellow CSC alumni right away when he auditioned at the end of February.“I saw Chantel during auditions and thought, ‘I know her … I think I went to college with her,’” he said.Burch, a Communication major, said she has enjoyed reviving old stories with her fellow CSC alumni.“I’m so grateful we could reconnect and get to know each other better. I feel like I have a new group of old friends,” Burch said.Adams agreed it has been a good opportunity for CSC alumni to reconnect.“This cast is made up of a very fun, very talented group of people, and there is never a dull moment,” Adams said.

Chadron State alumni reunite in North Platte theatre production

OGALLALA, Neb.-If you are camping at Lake McConaughy over the Memorial Day weekend, here is what you need to know.

• CALL 911 for emergencies. For non-emergency law enforcement issues, please contact Nebraska State Patrol Dispatch at 308-535-8047.

• WATER temperature at the dam this week is 51°F.  Water level at Lake Mac is 3,243.5 ft elevation. (66.9% capacity) 

• DOCKS AVAILABLE: the newly completed Martin Bay Bayside (shown), Martin Bay Lakeside/Low Water, Divers Bay, Spillway Bay, Lemoyne, Cedar View Lakeside, Lake Ogallala (both)

• CAMPFIRES must be maintained and attended at all times, and flames kept under 3 ft in length. Please be extremely cautious with fire. Propane grills and pits are also permitted. FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED at the lakes and in all of Keith County.

• WEATHER changes quickly here so be sure to monitor changing conditions. Anyone may sign up for local alerts with CodeRED, a FREE emergency notification service: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF7D2D0CF0FD

• RESERVATIONS are required for ALL camping at the Lake Mac and Lake Ogallala SRAs NOW through September 10. It's fast and easy to make a reservation:

     Go online at: https://bit.ly/3Gjsxu2.

     Call NGP during business hrs: 308-284-8800.

• KEITH COUNTY offers LOTS of other places to stay and play at the lake during the day! Check https://ilovelakemac.com for hotels, lodges, private campgrounds, places to eat and things to do. Or download the Lake Mac app to plan your trip to the area.

• KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! https://bit.ly/3FbYqEu

¡SABER ANTES DE IR! https://bit.ly/3vYsAGZ

• CONSTRUCTION: A reminder that there are several construction areas in progress around the lake, including highways. There will be one-lane traffic at times. Thanks for your patience, please drive safely and be aware of road workers.  

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 </figure>By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte PostOGALLALA, Neb.-If you are camping at Lake McConaughy over the Memorial Day weekend, here is what you need to know.• CALL 911 for emergencies. For non-emergency law enforcement issues, please contact Nebraska State Patrol Dispatch at 308-535-8047.• WATER temperature at the dam this week is 51°F. Water level at Lake Mac is 3,243.5 ft elevation. (66.9% capacity) • DOCKS AVAILABLE: the newly completed Martin Bay Bayside (shown), Martin Bay Lakeside/Low Water, Divers Bay, Spillway Bay, Lemoyne, Cedar View Lakeside, Lake Ogallala (both)• CAMPFIRES must be maintained and attended at all times, and flames kept under 3 ft in length. Please be extremely cautious with fire. Propane grills and pits are also permitted. FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED at the lakes and in all of Keith County.• WEATHER changes quickly here so be sure to monitor changing conditions. Anyone may sign up for local alerts with CodeRED, a FREE emergency notification service: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF7D2D0CF0FD• RESERVATIONS are required for ALL camping at the Lake Mac and Lake Ogallala SRAs NOW through September 10. It's fast and easy to make a reservation: Go online at: https://bit.ly/3Gjsxu2. Download the 'RA Camping' app. Call NGP during business hrs: 308-284-8800.• KEITH COUNTY offers LOTS of other places to stay and play at the lake during the day! Check https://ilovelakemac.com for hotels, lodges, private campgrounds, places to eat and things to do. Or download the Lake Mac app to plan your trip to the area.• KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! https://bit.ly/3FbYqEu¡SABER ANTES DE IR! https://bit.ly/3vYsAGZ• CONSTRUCTION: A reminder that there are several construction areas in progress around the lake, including highways. There will be one-lane traffic at times. Thanks for your patience, please drive safely and be aware of road workers. • NEBRASKA STATE PARK ENTRY PERMITS are required for all vehicles. These are needed in addition to camping reservations. Save time by buying vehicle and fishing permits online in advance at https://OutdoorNebraska.gov.• The possession and consumption of ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Areas.• ATVs and UTVs are prohibited at the recreation areas.• ALL PETS must be on a 6-foot leash at all times.• BE AWARE that you will need a four-wheel drive vehicle in order to drive on the beach. Roads are not improved once you get off Shoreline Road.• BRING PFDs for the whole family and make sure everyone wears them. Life jackets save lives.• PACK OUT everything you bring with you and leave only your footprints, please. Recycling locations: Lake McConaughy Visitor Center, Lemoyne Senior Center, Van's Lakeview, Martin Bay, Sandy Beach, Lake Ogallala, Lone Eagle Campground, Little Thunder Campground, Eagle Canyon Campground.