Members of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community.

The event is open to the public. It will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 26. Volunteers are asked to gather in the fire pit area of the McDonald-Belton Building on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.

Those interested in receiving more information about the Trash-a-thon can contact&nbsp;Dr. Glynn Wolar, PTK faculty advisor, at (308) 535-3763 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wolarg@mpcc.edu">wolarg@mpcc.edu</a>.

Jen FullerNPCCMembers of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community.The event is open to the public. It will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 26. Volunteers are asked to gather in the fire pit area of the McDonald-Belton Building on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.Those interested in receiving more information about the Trash-a-thon can contact&nbsp;Dr. Glynn Wolar, PTK faculty advisor, at (308) 535-3763 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wolarg@mpcc.edu">wolarg@mpcc.edu</a>.

PTK announces fall Trash-a-thon

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: October 10th, 2024

North Platte Post/Sandhills Post/Panhandle Post

Paxton, Ne – If you’ve driven through the small town of
Paxton in Keith County this summer, you may have noticed multiple seed corn
signs south of Highway 30 on the west side of town south of town. That ground
near the Paxton Schools Bus Barn is owned by the Paxton Consolidated School
District and used to be farmed by local farmers in the area…until last year. The POST spoke with Paxton Consolidated Schools Industrial Arts Teacher Corey Turner and Sophomore Landon Drews in a sit down recently. 

Mr. Turner said that Paxton Superintendent Del Dack had come to him two years ago, "he asked me if the FFA chapter would like to farm the ground down by the Schools Barn along Highway 30. I thought it'd be an opportunity for a kid. I had a senior year plant wheat the first year, and then spring of last year I went to Landon to ask of his interest. Then last fall he went to school board and they approved him to go ahead with it and he started getting the field, cleaned up. He's gone way beyond what I thought was gonna happen with it."

Landon Drews is a sophomore at Paxton, he was only a
Freshman when he was asked about taking on this FFA project. Drews went before the Paxton School Board last fall to find out if he could get sponsors to help him plant his corn crop. He say's that was a big part of this FFA project. "&nbsp; I think that part was the most important, getting in contact that was pretty easy to do. I know most of the guys around here, you call one guy and say hey would you like to be a part of the Paxton FFA and support us and they just all wanted to be part of it. They had no worries about it. We have six different dealers that helped support us so we had Channel, DeKalb, Golden Harvest, Becks, Hoegemeyer, and Pioneer. Hi-Line Coop sprayed the corn and Harden Agency insured the crop from hail over the summer." Drews says it took them 5 1/2 hours plant that little peice of land because every time you went out, you had to come back and clean out the seed boxes on the planter.

In all it’s about 10 acres of dryland corn Drews and his
volunteers planted, Mr. Turner has used Landon’s project to teach others in his
class about putting a crop in the ground and tending to it, "I was able to take my students down. All of our FFA members got to go down and they helped clean out the planter and they got to ride in the tractor. We talked to different different dealers and they told them about the different varieties of seeds that they were putting in. So I mean that day right there was worth it to me just to get those other kids who don’t have the experience that Landon does. They don’t have the knowledge that he does in farming, and now they got some of that experience and knowledge firsthand.

On Wednesday, October 30th, Drews plans to
harvest his crop. Claas, Nebraska Harvest Center, in Ogallala is donating a combine to come pick the corn. Mr. Turner said the day will be a fun filled day for the entire Paxton School system. Elementary kids plan to come watch part of the day, his FFA and agriculture students plan to help also. Landon has also reached out to locals in the community who are donating hamburger which they cook burgers for the kids that day at the harvest site.&nbsp;

Mr. Turner says after the crop is out they plan to mill some
of the corn for feed that they’ll use to feed 3 cows the FFA tends too over the
winter, and likely they’ll put the cows out on the stocks over the winter.

You can see a video of Landon’s FFA project here, and listen to a full podcast between Corey Turner and Landon Drews with Derek Beck below on our Kubota Podcast.

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 </figure>North Platte Post/Sandhills Post/Panhandle PostPaxton, Ne – If you’ve driven through the small town of
Paxton in Keith County this summer, you may have noticed multiple seed corn
signs south of Highway 30 on the west side of town south of town. That ground
near the Paxton Schools Bus Barn is owned by the Paxton Consolidated School
District and used to be farmed by local farmers in the area…until last year. The POST spoke with Paxton Consolidated Schools Industrial Arts Teacher Corey Turner and Sophomore Landon Drews in a sit down recently. Mr. Turner said that Paxton Superintendent Del Dack had come to him two years ago, "he asked me if the FFA chapter would like to farm the ground down by the Schools Barn along Highway 30. I thought it'd be an opportunity for a kid. I had a senior year plant wheat the first year, and then spring of last year I went to Landon to ask of his interest. Then last fall he went to school board and they approved him to go ahead with it and he started getting the field, cleaned up. He's gone way beyond what I thought was gonna happen with it."<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tvmqgA6JmfI?si=48oogbXnvjuQMbHU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Landon Drews is a sophomore at Paxton, he was only a
Freshman when he was asked about taking on this FFA project. Drews went before the Paxton School Board last fall to find out if he could get sponsors to help him plant his corn crop. He say's that was a big part of this FFA project. "&nbsp; I think that part was the most important, getting in contact that was pretty easy to do. I know most of the guys around here, you call one guy and say hey would you like to be a part of the Paxton FFA and support us and they just all wanted to be part of it. They had no worries about it. We have six different dealers that helped support us so we had Channel, DeKalb, Golden Harvest, Becks, Hoegemeyer, and Pioneer. Hi-Line Coop sprayed the corn and Harden Agency insured the crop from hail over the summer." Drews says it took them 5 1/2 hours plant that little peice of land because every time you went out, you had to come back and clean out the seed boxes on the planter.In all it’s about 10 acres of dryland corn Drews and his
volunteers planted, Mr. Turner has used Landon’s project to teach others in his
class about putting a crop in the ground and tending to it, "I was able to take my students down. All of our FFA members got to go down and they helped clean out the planter and they got to ride in the tractor. We talked to different different dealers and they told them about the different varieties of seeds that they were putting in. So I mean that day right there was worth it to me just to get those other kids who don’t have the experience that Landon does. They don’t have the knowledge that he does in farming, and now they got some of that experience and knowledge firsthand.On Wednesday, October 30th, Drews plans to
harvest his crop. Claas, Nebraska Harvest Center, in Ogallala is donating a combine to come pick the corn. Mr. Turner said the day will be a fun filled day for the entire Paxton School system. Elementary kids plan to come watch part of the day, his FFA and agriculture students plan to help also. Landon has also reached out to locals in the community who are donating hamburger which they cook burgers for the kids that day at the harvest site.&nbsp;Mr. Turner says after the crop is out they plan to mill some
of the corn for feed that they’ll use to feed 3 cows the FFA tends too over the
winter, and likely they’ll put the cows out on the stocks over the winter.You can see a video of Landon’s FFA project here, and listen to a full podcast between Corey Turner and Landon Drews with Derek Beck below on our Kubota Podcast.<div><iframe title="Paxton FFA student helps turn school land into real working corn test plot" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=4q6uv-16ffea4-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><figure>
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Paxton FFA student helps turn school land into real working corn test plot (VIDEO)

October 9, 2024 (North Platte, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, has arrested three people following a pursuit and search near Gothenburg on Tuesday.

At approximately 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, troopers were notified that a Kia Soul was being sought in connection with a stolen property investigation in Lexington. A trooper then saw the vehicle on Interstate 80 headed westbound. The trooper attempted a traffic stop near mile marker 219. The vehicle began to slow down, but then accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. The trooper initiated a pursuit.

The Kia fled westbound, with speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The driver exited I-80 at the Gothenburg interchange and began traveling north into town. The trooper discontinued the pursuit out of concern for public safety. A short time later, another trooper saw the same vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 30. Another pursuit began and the vehicle fled northbound on Road 409, west of Gothenburg. The pursuit continued until the vehicle came to a stop in a field several miles northeast of town. The two occupants then fled on foot.

Troopers and deputies utilized drones, an NSP K9, and an NSP Aircraft to search the area. The two subjects were eventually located on a nearby farmstead and were taken into custody.

The driver, Steven Conner, 37, of Omaha, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, obstructing a peace officer, criminal mischief, numerous traffic violations, and outstanding warrants. The passenger, Skyanne Christensen, 24, of Omaha, was arrested for obstructing a peace officer, criminal mischief, and an outstanding warrant. Troopers discovered that a third occupant has been dropped at a farmhouse just west of Gothenburg. That person, Kayla Tatum, 29, of Omaha, was located walking along Highway 30 and arrested for obstructing a peace officer.

All three were lodged in Dawson County Jail.

Cody ThomasNebraska State PatrolOctober 9, 2024 (North Platte, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, has arrested three people following a pursuit and search near Gothenburg on Tuesday.At approximately 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, troopers were notified that a Kia Soul was being sought in connection with a stolen property investigation in Lexington. A trooper then saw the vehicle on Interstate 80 headed westbound. The trooper attempted a traffic stop near mile marker 219. The vehicle began to slow down, but then accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. The trooper initiated a pursuit.The Kia fled westbound, with speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The driver exited I-80 at the Gothenburg interchange and began traveling north into town. The trooper discontinued the pursuit out of concern for public safety. A short time later, another trooper saw the same vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 30. Another pursuit began and the vehicle fled northbound on Road 409, west of Gothenburg. The pursuit continued until the vehicle came to a stop in a field several miles northeast of town. The two occupants then fled on foot.Troopers and deputies utilized drones, an NSP K9, and an NSP Aircraft to search the area. The two subjects were eventually located on a nearby farmstead and were taken into custody.The driver, Steven Conner, 37, of Omaha, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, obstructing a peace officer, criminal mischief, numerous traffic violations, and outstanding warrants. The passenger, Skyanne Christensen, 24, of Omaha, was arrested for obstructing a peace officer, criminal mischief, and an outstanding warrant. Troopers discovered that a third occupant has been dropped at a farmhouse just west of Gothenburg. That person, Kayla Tatum, 29, of Omaha, was located walking along Highway 30 and arrested for obstructing a peace officer.All three were lodged in Dawson County Jail.

Troopers Arrest Three After Pursuit Near Gothenburg

North Platte, Neb. - City of North Platte Street Department will be repairing the east side of the intersection of Francis Street and Oak Street. Work will begin at approximately 9:00 am on Monday, October 14, 2024, and continue until completion.

Great Plains Medical facilities located on Francis Street will be accessible from Willow Street. There will be no through traffic on East and West bound lanes on Francis Street between Oak Street and Willow Street – Please use caution around the construction area and observe and follow all signs for the safety of you and the workers.

City of North PlatteNorth Platte, Neb. - City of North Platte Street Department will be repairing the east side of the intersection of Francis Street and Oak Street. Work will begin at approximately 9:00 am on Monday, October 14, 2024, and continue until completion.Great Plains Medical facilities located on Francis Street will be accessible from Willow Street. There will be no through traffic on East and West bound lanes on Francis Street between Oak Street and Willow Street – Please use caution around the construction area and observe and follow all signs for the safety of you and the workers.Please follow detours in this area.

Road work repair at the intersection of Francis Street and Oak Street to begin on Monday

Sutherland, Neb. - The Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation is hosting the Lasting Legacies event on Thursday at noon at the American Legion Hall in Sutherland. The event begins around noon with a lunch and a program.

Derek Beck chatted with Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation's Eric Seacrest about the event coming up this Thursday. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

North Platte Post/Sandhills PostSutherland, Neb. - The Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation is hosting the Lasting Legacies event on Thursday at noon at the American Legion Hall in Sutherland. The event begins around noon with a lunch and a program.<figure>
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(Audio) Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation hosting the Lasting Legacies event in Sutherland on Thursday

Emergency Management Region 51 Press Release

We would like to provide a reminder to the public. Please, when EMERGENCY OPERATIONS are being conducted, whether it is a wildland fire, Law Enforcement emergency event, etc, PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA!!!

By driving in the area to try and see what is going on or to get a glimpse, photo or video, you are putting yourself as well as our Emergency Responders in danger. If you are in the area, we have to divert resources to deal with the increased traffic instead of putting all of our attention into the emergency at hand. If you happen to get caught up in the dangerous event and need assistance, we have to divert Emergency Personnel away from the emergency to assist you. God forbid you cause a collision or worse with an emergency vehicle by you being in the area.

Again, PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE AREA WHEN AN EMERGENCY IS GOING ON!! ALLOW OUR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO DO THEIR JOBS SAFELY AND WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT INCREASED TRAFFIC FLOW IN A DANGEROUS AREA.

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 </figure>Emergency Management Region 51 Press ReleaseWe would like to provide a reminder to the public. Please, when EMERGENCY OPERATIONS are being conducted, whether it is a wildland fire, Law Enforcement emergency event, etc, PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA!!!By driving in the area to try and see what is going on or to get a glimpse, photo or video, you are putting yourself as well as our Emergency Responders in danger. If you are in the area, we have to divert resources to deal with the increased traffic instead of putting all of our attention into the emergency at hand. If you happen to get caught up in the dangerous event and need assistance, we have to divert Emergency Personnel away from the emergency to assist you. God forbid you cause a collision or worse with an emergency vehicle by you being in the area.Again, PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE AREA WHEN AN EMERGENCY IS GOING ON!! ALLOW OUR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO DO THEIR JOBS SAFELY AND WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT INCREASED TRAFFIC FLOW IN A DANGEROUS AREA.

Region 51 Emergency Management urges public to stay away when emergency operations are being conducted

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: October 9th, 2024

North Platte, NE – The City of North Platte has announced that it has dismissed the&nbsp; condemnation proceedings against the Pawnee Hotel, owned by HPNP, LLC. The decision&nbsp; follows productive discussions with Mr. Jay Mitchell, the owner of HPNP, LLC.&nbsp;

To ensure the safety and integrity of the historic building, the City and Mr. Mitchell have agreed to conduct a comprehensive building inspection before the end of October 2024. The inspection will assess the property’s condition and identify any necessary action on the property owner’s&nbsp; behalf, as required by the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, as adopted&nbsp; by the City.&nbsp;

The City of North Platte values the Pawnee Hotel’s significance as a local landmark and is&nbsp; committed to progress by working collaboratively with Mr. Mitchell to preserve its historic&nbsp; character. Following the inspection, the City and property owner will develop a plan to address&nbsp; any identified issues and ensure the building’s continued viability.

City of North PlatteNorth Platte, NE – The City of North Platte has announced that it has dismissed the&nbsp; condemnation proceedings against the Pawnee Hotel, owned by HPNP, LLC. The decision&nbsp; follows productive discussions with Mr. Jay Mitchell, the owner of HPNP, LLC.&nbsp;To ensure the safety and integrity of the historic building, the City and Mr. Mitchell have agreed to conduct a comprehensive building inspection before the end of October 2024. The inspection will assess the property’s condition and identify any necessary action on the property owner’s&nbsp; behalf, as required by the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, as adopted&nbsp; by the City.&nbsp;The City of North Platte values the Pawnee Hotel’s significance as a local landmark and is&nbsp; committed to progress by working collaboratively with Mr. Mitchell to preserve its historic&nbsp; character. Following the inspection, the City and property owner will develop a plan to address&nbsp; any identified issues and ensure the building’s continued viability.

City of North Platte Dismisses Condemnation proceeding against Pawnee Hotel 

North Platte, NE&nbsp;– The City of North Platte is issuing a stern warning to individuals who have been stealing or damaging political signs from private residences. Such actions are illegal and will not be tolerated.

Stealing or damaging political signs is a criminal offense that can result in imprisonment and/or fines. The City of North Platte urges all residents to respect the First Amendment rights of others and refrain from interfering with their property.

We encourage citizens to report any incidents of sign theft or vandalism to the local authorities.

City of North PlatteNorth Platte, NE&nbsp;– The City of North Platte is issuing a stern warning to individuals who have been stealing or damaging political signs from private residences. Such actions are illegal and will not be tolerated.Stealing or damaging political signs is a criminal offense that can result in imprisonment and/or fines. The City of North Platte urges all residents to respect the First Amendment rights of others and refrain from interfering with their property.We encourage citizens to report any incidents of sign theft or vandalism to the local authorities.

 City of North Platte Condemns Theft of Political Signs

&nbsp; The Civil Authorities have issued a Law Enforcement Warning for Dawson, NE. Nebraska State patrol has 2 subjects that fled on foot in the area of Road 417 and Road 773. Looking fora white male, bald white tee shirt. a white female blonde hair in a pony tail wearing jean shorts. If have seen or see contact the Dawson County Sheriff Office at 308-324-3011 or the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-535-8270.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; The Civil Authorities have issued a Law Enforcement Warning for Dawson, NE. Nebraska State patrol has 2 subjects that fled on foot in the area of Road 417 and Road 773. Looking fora white male, bald white tee shirt. a white female blonde hair in a pony tail wearing jean shorts. If have seen or see contact the Dawson County Sheriff Office at 308-324-3011 or the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-535-8270.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nebraska State Patrol searching for two subjects in Dawson County that fled on foot 

North Platte, Neb. – The North Platte Airport Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony for the North Platte – New Places terminal development project on Tuesday, kicking off a project intended to enhance the customer experience at the airport and drive economic development opportunities to western Nebraska.

The airport’s existing terminal, constructed in 1952, is no longer able to meet the demands of modern travelers. Additionally, the security checkpoint and baggage screening room in the existing building are constrained and unable to accommodate preferred Transportation Security Administration (TSA) equipment. A new facility is needed to keep up with airport safety and security standards and keep airline service viable in North Platte.

The new 24,600-square-foot facility showcases a bipartisan commitment to sustainable and resilient infrastructure in rural communities. The airport received $7.04 million for the project through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminals Program, and an additional $7 million in Congressionally Directed Spending supported by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb). The new terminal, designed by HDR, will feature mass timber construction, photovoltaic glass, geothermal heating and cooling, stormwater capture and reuse, and accommodations for multi-modal transportation. It will provide amenities that align with the expectations of today’s airport users, including jet bridge boarding, modern restrooms, natural light, and food and beverage options before and after security.

“Investing in modern infrastructure keeps Nebraska a wonderful place to live for the next generation. I was proud to secure $7 million for North Platte’s new terminal project, which will position the region for continued growth,” said Senator Fischer.

The Airport Authority has awarded Sampson Construction of Lincoln, Nebraska a $29.6 million construction contract for the project. The new facility is expected to open in spring 2026. The current terminal facility will remain operational during construction, resulting in minimal impact to the traveling public.

Additional information about the project may be found at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.northplatteairport.com/new-places">https://www.northplatteairport.com/new-places</a>.

(Watch the POST sites with another story with more information and pictures to come out)

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 </figure>North Platte Airport AuthorityNorth Platte, Neb. – The North Platte Airport Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony for the North Platte – New Places terminal development project on Tuesday, kicking off a project intended to enhance the customer experience at the airport and drive economic development opportunities to western Nebraska.The airport’s existing terminal, constructed in 1952, is no longer able to meet the demands of modern travelers. Additionally, the security checkpoint and baggage screening room in the existing building are constrained and unable to accommodate preferred Transportation Security Administration (TSA) equipment. A new facility is needed to keep up with airport safety and security standards and keep airline service viable in North Platte.The new 24,600-square-foot facility showcases a bipartisan commitment to sustainable and resilient infrastructure in rural communities. The airport received $7.04 million for the project through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminals Program, and an additional $7 million in Congressionally Directed Spending supported by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb). The new terminal, designed by HDR, will feature mass timber construction, photovoltaic glass, geothermal heating and cooling, stormwater capture and reuse, and accommodations for multi-modal transportation. It will provide amenities that align with the expectations of today’s airport users, including jet bridge boarding, modern restrooms, natural light, and food and beverage options before and after security.“Investing in modern infrastructure keeps Nebraska a wonderful place to live for the next generation. I was proud to secure $7 million for North Platte’s new terminal project, which will position the region for continued growth,” said Senator Fischer.The Airport Authority has awarded Sampson Construction of Lincoln, Nebraska a $29.6 million construction contract for the project. The new facility is expected to open in spring 2026. The current terminal facility will remain operational during construction, resulting in minimal impact to the traveling public.Additional information about the project may be found at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.northplatteairport.com/new-places">https://www.northplatteairport.com/new-places</a>.(Watch the POST sites with another story with more information and pictures to come out)

 North Platte Airport Authority Breaks Ground on New Airport Terminal

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Noon Rotary Club is partnering with Double Dips Ice Creamery and Ape Ship Brewery for Pints for Polio this Thursday on the corner of 6th and Dewey Street in the Canteen District from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the event, for $20, event goers can make a donation to Polio Plus and receive a keepsake pint glass and ticket to be redeemed for a pint of beer from Ape Ship Brewery or a pint of ice cream from Double Dips. Additional tickets will be available to purchase.&nbsp;

Post news director Canon Rath chatted with Mike Honerman from the Noon Rotary Club to chat about this week's event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Noon Rotary Club is partnering with Double Dips Ice Creamery and Ape Ship Brewery for Pints for Polio this Thursday on the corner of 6th and Dewey Street in the Canteen District from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the event, for $20, event goers can make a donation to Polio Plus and receive a keepsake pint glass and ticket to be redeemed for a pint of beer from Ape Ship Brewery or a pint of ice cream from Double Dips. Additional tickets will be available to purchase.&nbsp;Post news director Canon Rath chatted with Mike Honerman from the Noon Rotary Club to chat about this week's event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) Rotary Noon Club gearing up for Pints for Polio event in North Platte this Thursday" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=8z3yt-16fe2b0-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

(Audio) North Platte Rotary Noon Club gearing up for Pints for Polio event this Thursday in the Canteen District

&nbsp; (Lincoln, Neb.) EducationQuest Foundation has awarded 78 Nebraska schools with 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grants totaling nearly $50,000.Schools will use grants of up to $1,350 to help fund college visits and related activities to help students prepare for college.

EducationQuest Vice President Eric Drumheller said, “When younger students step onto a college campus, they feel more empowered to chase their higher education goals. Our 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grant allows Nebraska students to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a college campus firsthand, explore career paths, and learn about funding options.”

The 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grants, awarded annually, are one of several programs EducationQuest provides to fulfill its mission of improving access to higher education in Nebraska. Since the program's inception in 2011, EducationQuest has awarded more than $430,000 in 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grant funding to 249 Nebraska schools.

Awardees are listed below alphabetically by city, then school.

Kenesaw Public School and Christ Lutheran

Holy Name School – Omaha Inner City Consortium

King Science and Technology Magnet Center

EducationQuest&nbsp; (Lincoln, Neb.) EducationQuest Foundation has awarded 78 Nebraska schools with 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grants totaling nearly $50,000.Schools will use grants of up to $1,350 to help fund college visits and related activities to help students prepare for college.EducationQuest Vice President Eric Drumheller said, “When younger students step onto a college campus, they feel more empowered to chase their higher education goals. Our 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grant allows Nebraska students to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a college campus firsthand, explore career paths, and learn about funding options.”The 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grants, awarded annually, are one of several programs EducationQuest provides to fulfill its mission of improving access to higher education in Nebraska. Since the program's inception in 2011, EducationQuest has awarded more than $430,000 in 8th-Grade Campus Visit Grant funding to 249 Nebraska schools.Awardees are listed below alphabetically by city, then school.ArlingtonArlington Public SchoolBancroftBancroft-Rosalie Community SchoolsBartlettWheeler Central Public SchoolsBridgeportBridgeport Public SchoolBurwellBurwell Jr.-Sr. High SchoolCallawayCallaway Public SchoolCentral CityNebraska Christian SchoolsCodyCody-KilgoreColumbusLakeview Jr-Sr High SchoolColumbus Middle SchoolCookJohnson County Central Middle SchoolDeshlerDeshler Public SchoolsDorchesterDorchester Public SchoolsEustisEustis-Farnam Public SchoolsFairfieldSandy Creek Middle SchoolFremontFremont Middle SchoolGiltnerGiltner Public schoolsGordonGordon Rushville Middle SchoolGreeleyCentral Valley High SchoolHastingsHastings Middle SchoolHebronThayer Central Community SchoolsHumphreyArchangels CatholicKearneyHorizon Middle SchoolKenesawKenesaw Public School and Christ LutheranLaurelLaurel-Concord-Coleridge SchoolLexingtonLexington Middle SchoolLincolnCuller Middle SchoolDawes Middle SchoolGoodrich Middle SchoolIrving Middle SchoolLefler Middle SchoolLux Middle SchoolMickle Middle SchoolMoore Middle SchoolPark Middle SchoolPound Middle SchoolSchoo Middle SchoolScott Middle SchoolSt. Peter SchoolLindsayLindsay AcademyMadisonMadison Middle SchoolMcCookMcCook Junior HighMinatareMinatare Jr/Sr High SchoolMorrillMorrill High SchoolNelighNeligh-Oakdale SchoolsO'NeillO'Neill Public SchoolsOmahaAlfonza W. Davis Middle SchoolAlice Buffett Middle SchoolAll Saints Catholic SchoolBeveridge Magnet Middle SchoolBrownell-Talbot SchoolBryan Middle SchoolHoly Name School – Omaha Inner City ConsortiumKing Science and Technology Magnet CenterLewis and Clark Middle SchoolMcMillan Magnet CenterMonroe Middle SchoolMorton Magnet Middle SchoolNathan Hale Magnet Middle SchoolNorris Middle SchoolR.M. Marrs Magnet CenterSacred Heart SchoolSt. Bernard Catholic SchoolSt. Thomas More SchoolSaints Peter &amp; Paul SchoolOrdOrd Public SchoolPapillionSaint Columbkille Catholic SchoolPawnee CityPawnee City Public SchoolRandolphRandolph Public SchoolsSanteeSantee Community SchoolSchuylerSchuyler Middle SchoolShelbyShelby-Rising CitySouth Sioux CitySouth Sioux City Middle SchoolSumnerS-E-M High SchoolTekamahTekamah-Herman SchoolsWest PointWest Point-Beemer Jr. Sr. High SchoolWisnerWisner-Pilger Jr. Sr. High SchoolYorkYork Middle School&nbsp;&nbsp;

78 Nebraska schools receive nearly $50,000 in grant funding from EducationQuest Foundation

OMAHA, NEBRASKA — During Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12), the American Red Cross of Nebraska reminds everyone home fires claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes.

“Fire now travels faster through homes, largely due to popular open-concept layouts and synthetic materials,” said Josh Murray, Red Cross of Nebraska spokesperson. “The sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get out. This is critical because fire experts say you may have less than two minutes to escape a burning home before it’s too late.”

Tips for creating your home fire escape plan and practicing your 2-minute drill:

Visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdQDUSRTVVNhCpuFViEAZkUysulehxI60UorhHGlVUwVxjOs2_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAhs8k3ArogGL7ELNFFOMUXKGq-2F1eBFXNTsSkHVS1-2B0fhplCYSnSMDp19W-2BQHfhNOi3euR3qtceU80HqDKKlcXR0Aypq9BfHJ3Hxhq81ukrN8Ie9rLFLXkrTSdGbiVURGb8S52ZevytyLFlFXM3syaEk-3D">redcross.org/fire</a>&nbsp;for more information, including a home fire escape plan to create and practice with your household. You can also download our free Emergency app (search “American Red Cross” in app stores).

HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVE LIVES&nbsp;Since October 2014, the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, working with community partners, has saved at least 2,169 lives by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and installing free smoke alarms in high-risk areas across the country. To learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdQDUSRTVVNhCpuFViEAZkUyTikC899JonVspXy7p8NavX2Ok_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAgsWfwddbqMVSa-2BJ47fdoNdLFlad1w5elM64ljnP6H5Rfde6GuKjjpHD81uKBdbR4O2Ow3f9FVAWwvhewR5fEP0DU4mDHh5I2ppG8R1BYErf4qt5pkwgj8JhClw5xwwL87pztftWfXzaFep7x7cC1k0-3D">redcross.org/homefires</a>.&nbsp;

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdTqaAJlt5LOCznNLmLfPjMA-3Dsyhv_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAkfn-2BoKDWJblsSkHtKmZgcpjKA5ZLymGRdKNYw-2FcuY4awukaSPCltw77bDZtyGkA3vxmkSCqyHpjz-2Fe4bi-2BOTmQGHijvnxPcOZGd4544fgGW2a-2F88CoXPLGzcVjQQOSzP6SFLFHaCRqiGK7Hz-2FWTv-2Fk-3D">redcross.org</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdZCpBS8hc66RWakFg9GcSpVk3u-2BevSeOtR5S8POS15xyulEB_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAokVd3t1yCKYrNRXVyizAecqT8-2Bv3r85N9XDkS2O4Ex-2FwJ4Q-2FyR7g9CGkgRGgiwHag0ud9QD9aue3-2FMOgo0o-2BjMmIN7KBBNskc0I9MdJFcvas2uBzYJy3D4Ti7xyuIwHYtj-2B4UDP9H4tQTaKRSQF2Bc-3D">CruzRojaAmericana.org</a>, or visit us on Twitter at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC4HOZy-2BNe4USGkgkvJemOlEON48AGIWN9WxEfQlydjvyYyP2_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAs-2BEY2JTde7i9my-2FPNlJ8deaipsUMP92r0BNJZkq3SlVE-2BK6MlrPnfAiJGSDBCGL-2BEw-2FhEbDvpmKSfU81aDiaWVg8Z7b7-2Fa7uLn7V-2FVdVTrJl5X2K-2BCD75C6NBQIhkrciWW-2FXVKWNkmLicp9Y8-2Fsjzo-3D">@RedCross</a>.

American Red CrossOMAHA, NEBRASKA — During Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12), the American Red Cross of Nebraska reminds everyone home fires claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes.“Fire now travels faster through homes, largely due to popular open-concept layouts and synthetic materials,” said Josh Murray, Red Cross of Nebraska spokesperson. “The sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get out. This is critical because fire experts say you may have less than two minutes to escape a burning home before it’s too late.”Tips for creating your home fire escape plan and practicing your 2-minute drill:<ul>
 <li>Everyone in your household should know&nbsp;two&nbsp;ways to escape from each room in your home.</li><li>Smoke is dangerous. Get low and go!</li><li>Decide where to meet once you get outside. Select a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home, such as a neighbor’s home or landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone knows to meet.</li><li>Get out and stay out. Never go back inside for people, pets or things.</li><li>If a fire starts, you may have less than&nbsp;two minutes&nbsp;to get to safety. Time your fire drill and find out: what’s your escape time?</li><li>While practicing your escape plan, teach children what a smoke alarm sounds like. Talk about fire safety and what to do in an emergency.</li>
 </ul>Smoke alarm safety:<ul>
 <li>Place smoke alarms on each level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas.</li><li>In addition to testing your alarms once a month, change the batteries at least once a year, if your model requires it.</li><li>Also check the manufacturer’s date of your smoke alarms. If they’re 10 years or older, they need to be replaced because the sensor becomes less sensitive over time. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.</li>
 </ul>Visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdQDUSRTVVNhCpuFViEAZkUysulehxI60UorhHGlVUwVxjOs2_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAhs8k3ArogGL7ELNFFOMUXKGq-2F1eBFXNTsSkHVS1-2B0fhplCYSnSMDp19W-2BQHfhNOi3euR3qtceU80HqDKKlcXR0Aypq9BfHJ3Hxhq81ukrN8Ie9rLFLXkrTSdGbiVURGb8S52ZevytyLFlFXM3syaEk-3D">redcross.org/fire</a>&nbsp;for more information, including a home fire escape plan to create and practice with your household. You can also download our free Emergency app (search “American Red Cross” in app stores).HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVE LIVES&nbsp;Since October 2014, the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, working with community partners, has saved at least 2,169 lives by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and installing free smoke alarms in high-risk areas across the country. To learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdQDUSRTVVNhCpuFViEAZkUyTikC899JonVspXy7p8NavX2Ok_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAgsWfwddbqMVSa-2BJ47fdoNdLFlad1w5elM64ljnP6H5Rfde6GuKjjpHD81uKBdbR4O2Ow3f9FVAWwvhewR5fEP0DU4mDHh5I2ppG8R1BYErf4qt5pkwgj8JhClw5xwwL87pztftWfXzaFep7x7cC1k0-3D">redcross.org/homefires</a>.&nbsp;About the American Red Cross:The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdTqaAJlt5LOCznNLmLfPjMA-3Dsyhv_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAkfn-2BoKDWJblsSkHtKmZgcpjKA5ZLymGRdKNYw-2FcuY4awukaSPCltw77bDZtyGkA3vxmkSCqyHpjz-2Fe4bi-2BOTmQGHijvnxPcOZGd4544fgGW2a-2F88CoXPLGzcVjQQOSzP6SFLFHaCRqiGK7Hz-2FWTv-2Fk-3D">redcross.org</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdZCpBS8hc66RWakFg9GcSpVk3u-2BevSeOtR5S8POS15xyulEB_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAokVd3t1yCKYrNRXVyizAecqT8-2Bv3r85N9XDkS2O4Ex-2FwJ4Q-2FyR7g9CGkgRGgiwHag0ud9QD9aue3-2FMOgo0o-2BjMmIN7KBBNskc0I9MdJFcvas2uBzYJy3D4Ti7xyuIwHYtj-2B4UDP9H4tQTaKRSQF2Bc-3D">CruzRojaAmericana.org</a>, or visit us on Twitter at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC4HOZy-2BNe4USGkgkvJemOlEON48AGIWN9WxEfQlydjvyYyP2_zEOLHw6mHPpUboszb4lxzn-2FWfgiGZZljUWwyilPPfcrXXfmVBzHnavjtNkTOYjqEx5eOh2mcWHIGY492PIfsWsyGWhoO2mGEzQUR6nhbB8CykBOZZWoxvATOmu6Yp5P5pElYYkZ-2BWiKvwf-2FYzXimFcBuzsEJHRMYrT0J-2FrikpPg4zVl5ccXBOchtDbdYoG64eardoaIv8dZvCATfvt6-2FAs-2BEY2JTde7i9my-2FPNlJ8deaipsUMP92r0BNJZkq3SlVE-2BK6MlrPnfAiJGSDBCGL-2BEw-2FhEbDvpmKSfU81aDiaWVg8Z7b7-2Fa7uLn7V-2FVdVTrJl5X2K-2BCD75C6NBQIhkrciWW-2FXVKWNkmLicp9Y8-2Fsjzo-3D">@RedCross</a>.

Fire Prevention Week: Protect your household by practicing home fire escape plan, testing smoke alarms

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: October 8th, 2024

UPDATE: 3:18pm - From Lincoln County Emergency Management- Those who have been evacuated on the old Highway 83 Fire. Evacuation has been lifted, State Farm Road has been opened and the fire is contained at this time.

North Platte, Ne - Lincoln County Emergency Management asked residents from State Farm Road between Newberry and Shack Roads to evacuate around 2:30pm Monday afternoon due to large grass fire just south of that area in the canyon areas. Multiple crop dusters were seen dropping water on hot spots along with multiple fire agency's assisting in the battle of this blaze that was pushing closer towards State Farm road and near Interstate 80 east of North Platte.

The Salvation Army is open to those that need a place to go.

(THIS IS AN ON GOING STORY that will be updated)

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 <figcaption>Newberry access and State Farm Road looking Southeast</figcaption>
 </figure>UPDATE: 3:18pm - From Lincoln County Emergency Management- Those who have been evacuated on the old Highway 83 Fire. Evacuation has been lifted, State Farm Road has been opened and the fire is contained at this time.<h2>Original POST</h2>North Platte, Ne - Lincoln County Emergency Management asked residents from State Farm Road between Newberry and Shack Roads to evacuate around 2:30pm Monday afternoon due to large grass fire just south of that area in the canyon areas. Multiple crop dusters were seen dropping water on hot spots along with multiple fire agency's assisting in the battle of this blaze that was pushing closer towards State Farm road and near Interstate 80 east of North Platte.The Salvation Army is open to those that need a place to go.(THIS IS AN ON GOING STORY that will be updated)

Evacuation Order Lifted from Grass Fire; Officials say fire is contained at this time

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;American Red Cross communication manager Logan Wright.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dobDNgOSMGA?si=lCBhPu7U5MDOzuTO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;American Red Cross communication manager Logan Wright.

🎤Forward Ever: American Red Cross communication manager Logan Wright

(October 7, 2024) Lexington, Neb. – At the October 2nd meeting, Dawson Public Power District’s board learned that its irrigation customers experienced less load management than in previous years.

Of the 66 hours of possible irrigation control, Dawson PPD’s anytime option irrigation customers averaged 50 hours of irrigation load management for the 2024 growing season. Most irrigation customers subscribe to the anytime rate, which means they allow their irrigation well to be shut off at any time and on any day of the week. By working together, Dawson PPD and its irrigation customers help keep overall wholesale power costs low.

Dawson PPD’s electrical grid peaked in demand at 209 megawatts in 2024. In 2023, it was 252 MW.

“At Dawson PPD, we take a unique approach to our irrigation load management to benefit our customers,” said Cole Brodine, Manager of Engineering. “Our Board votes on a certain load threshold at the beginning of the irrigation year. This number is determined by historical data and wholesale power costs. When electrical use increases on a summer control day, we slowly shut off irrigation wells to keep Dawson PPD’s overall electrical demand under the threshold. As electrical usage decreases in the evening, we start to slowly turn irrigation wells back on to allow load up to the threshold or until our wholesale provider, Nebraska Public Power District, cancels load management for the day.”

Safety and Loss Prevention Coordinator Dean Kunkee provided a summary of Dawson PPD’s Loss Analysis for 2023. Animals and birds caused about $42,800 in damage to the District’s substations in 2023.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728309879258.jpeg" alt="Senators Ibach and Jacobson spoke with Dawson PPD Board Members at the October meeting (Courtesy Photo)" />
 <figcaption>Senators Ibach and Jacobson spoke with Dawson PPD Board Members at the October meeting (Courtesy Photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Dawson Public Power District(October 7, 2024) Lexington, Neb. – At the October 2nd meeting, Dawson Public Power District’s board learned that its irrigation customers experienced less load management than in previous years.Of the 66 hours of possible irrigation control, Dawson PPD’s anytime option irrigation customers averaged 50 hours of irrigation load management for the 2024 growing season. Most irrigation customers subscribe to the anytime rate, which means they allow their irrigation well to be shut off at any time and on any day of the week. By working together, Dawson PPD and its irrigation customers help keep overall wholesale power costs low.Dawson PPD’s electrical grid peaked in demand at 209 megawatts in 2024. In 2023, it was 252 MW.“At Dawson PPD, we take a unique approach to our irrigation load management to benefit our customers,” said Cole Brodine, Manager of Engineering. “Our Board votes on a certain load threshold at the beginning of the irrigation year. This number is determined by historical data and wholesale power costs. When electrical use increases on a summer control day, we slowly shut off irrigation wells to keep Dawson PPD’s overall electrical demand under the threshold. As electrical usage decreases in the evening, we start to slowly turn irrigation wells back on to allow load up to the threshold or until our wholesale provider, Nebraska Public Power District, cancels load management for the day.”Safety and Loss Prevention Coordinator Dean Kunkee provided a summary of Dawson PPD’s Loss Analysis for 2023. Animals and birds caused about $42,800 in damage to the District’s substations in 2023.Other topics of discussion:<ul>
 <li>State Senators Teresa Ibach and Mike Jacobson spoke with Dawson PPD Board Members about the special session and current issues, and requested feedback from the board on issues they feel need to be addressed.</li><li>Dawson PPD’s revenue is 3% under budget and 6% less than last year. Total operating costs are 4% under budget and 3% less than last year. Net Margin is $388K under budget.</li><li>The Board reviewed the preliminary 2025 budget, which is subject to change. They plan to vote on the final budget at the November 6 Board Meeting.</li><li>Operations Manager Jeremy Kaiser updated the Board on the restoration process of the September 25 power line and structure loss caused by a helicopter. The helicopter operator was spraying phragmites in the Platte River near Darr Road and Interstate 80 when it contacted the transmission power lines strung over the river. The impact caused the transmission lines and its poles to fall from the river, across Darr Road, and over the Interstate. More than 1,000 meters were without power for about 2 hours. Power has been rerouted to customers by nearby substations. Dawson PPD is gathering necessary replacement materials and coordinating with the State of Nebraska to re-string the power lines over Interstate 80.&nbsp;</li><li>Pad mount transformers ordered in 2021 are starting to arrive. They had been delayed by supply chain and quality control issues.</li><li>Board members Brad Brodine and Dan Muhlbach, and employees Gwen Kautz and Cole Brodine attended the Nebraska Generation &amp; Transmission Board Meeting September 11-12.</li><li>General Manager Gwen Kautz attended the Nebraska Rural Electric Association Manager’s Meeting and Legal Seminar September 17-18. The Legal Seminar focused on public meeting and information basics to ensure that all public power districts understand their obligations.</li><li>Kautz also reported on the status of contract negotiations with NPPD and general information about a bid submitted to The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District about purchasing 20 MW of hydropower from Jeffrey Hydro.</li><li>Board member Brad Brodine attended the September Safety Meeting on September 18. He reported that he was impressed with employees conducting themselves during the Pole Top Rescue and Fire Extinguisher Trainings.</li><li>Board members Pat Hecox, Page Peterson and Roger White attended the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Region 7 Meeting September 24-26. The board members reported information gained at the meetings and breakout sessions.</li>
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Dawson PPD Irrigation Customers Enjoy Reduced Load Management in 2024

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728299849887.jpeg" alt="Alejandro Vergara - False Imprisonment-1st Degree, DV Assault-2nd Bodily Injury/Dangrinst/Preg, Terroristic Threats, Use Deadly Weapon To Commit A Felony, Possess Deadly Weapon While Commit Felony" />
 <figcaption>Alejandro Vergara - False Imprisonment-1st Degree, DV Assault-2nd Bodily Injury/Dangrinst/Preg, Terroristic Threats, Use Deadly Weapon To Commit A Felony, Possess Deadly Weapon While Commit Felony</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: October 7th, 2024

Gage Thomas Norman, 48, Bayard and Lindsey Michele Booker, 37, Bayard

Ashley Suzanne Hasenauer, 38, North Platte and Jessica Dawn Ashford, 29, North Platte

Matthew Devin Goosey, 45, North Platte and Angela Dawn Kerr, 45, North Platte

Jaryd James Cousins, 24, North Platte and Riley Sue Nelsen, 18, North Platte

Gage Thomas Norman, 48, Bayard and Lindsey Michele Booker, 37, BayardAshley Suzanne Hasenauer, 38, North Platte and Jessica Dawn Ashford, 29, North PlatteMatthew Devin Goosey, 45, North Platte and Angela Dawn Kerr, 45, North PlatteJaryd James Cousins, 24, North Platte and Riley Sue Nelsen, 18, North Platte

Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of September 30th)

North Platte, Ne - Over 300 people came to watch the first Fire On The Prairie at North Platte's Prairie Arts Center. Three bladesmiths came to the PAC to create blades from Belleville, Kansas, Independence, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska. The competition was loosely based on History Channel's "<a href="https://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6oi4BhD1ARIsAL6pox3ofH3L6RKK7WPwkSnBUKhPPjfwMCw3RHCs3RG4eSFm8hwgcEjYAaQaAh6CEALw_wcB&amp;ef_id=Cj0KCQjw6oi4BhD1ARIsAL6pox3ofH3L6RKK7WPwkSnBUKhPPjfwMCw3RHCs3RG4eSFm8hwgcEjYAaQaAh6CEALw_wcB:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!4850!3!553122422367!b!!g!!forged%20in%20fire&amp;cmpid=paidsearch_G_Forged+in+Fire&amp;gad_source=1">Forged In Fire</a>".&nbsp;

The event was judged by past contestants of "Forged In Fire", Peyton Ramm, Chris O'Brien and Garrett Elting. Elting was featured on the show on seasons 6 and 7 and told the POST he got into forging blades when he was in the Marines, he said "I had a friend of mine that got a custom knife sent to him and I thought it was the coolest thing, and I wanted to buy one and they were crazy expensive, so I decided to find out how to make one. I did a bunch of reseach when I got out of the military, I talked to my dad, and he said you wanna start making knives? And I said, let's do it, and we both put $200 together and built a forge."

The competition began around 9:30am Saturday with a crowd watching in bleachers set up in the Prairie Arts Center parking lot. The three competitors starting by cutting off a peice of a large spring off a rock tumbler. The steel on the spring was roughly an inch and a quarter thick and round that they started with, then they had 3 hours to pound the steel flat, utilizing there own fire forges to get the steel hot enough to flatten, and eventually turn into a blade with a handle.&nbsp;

Tyrell Wilson helped the Prairie Arts Center organize the workspaces and brought much of the equipment the competitors used. Wilson brought a power hammer he said was built in 1906 and hadn't ran in 40 years. Little Giant Power Hammers who build the power hammer is still a company in Nebraska City, and Wilson said you can still get parts from them for machines like this. He said he had personally spent over a thousand dollars to get it running and working again. One of the Anvals he brought was built in 1917. Wilson said these are working antiques that are over 100 years old, and his pasion is revitalizing his tools to make them work and be worth something to people.

Once the blades were completed, they were put to the test by a challenge of cutting a hanging rope, chopping on a fence post with barbed wired attatched to it and finally on it's sharpness but slicing through another rope.

At the end of the day, the judges picked Todd Ludacka with Foxhole Forge from Belleville, Kansas as the overall winner. Kevin Neubauer was second and Daniel Yoka was third. The blades were auctioned off at the end of the competition with the winning blade fetching $300 which went back to the Priarie Arts Center.

Executive Director of the PAC, Holly Carlini was happy with the first ever event and is already planning for 2025. In 2023 they did a demonstration of the forging before diving into a competition this year.

North Platte, Ne - Over 300 people came to watch the first Fire On The Prairie at North Platte's Prairie Arts Center. Three bladesmiths came to the PAC to create blades from Belleville, Kansas, Independence, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska. The competition was loosely based on History Channel's "<a href="https://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6oi4BhD1ARIsAL6pox3ofH3L6RKK7WPwkSnBUKhPPjfwMCw3RHCs3RG4eSFm8hwgcEjYAaQaAh6CEALw_wcB&amp;ef_id=Cj0KCQjw6oi4BhD1ARIsAL6pox3ofH3L6RKK7WPwkSnBUKhPPjfwMCw3RHCs3RG4eSFm8hwgcEjYAaQaAh6CEALw_wcB:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!4850!3!553122422367!b!!g!!forged%20in%20fire&amp;cmpid=paidsearch_G_Forged+in+Fire&amp;gad_source=1">Forged In Fire</a>".&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnorthplattepost%2Fvideos%2F557013190116029%2F&show_text=true&width=267&t=0" width="267" height="591" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>The event was judged by past contestants of "Forged In Fire", Peyton Ramm, Chris O'Brien and Garrett Elting. Elting was featured on the show on seasons 6 and 7 and told the POST he got into forging blades when he was in the Marines, he said "I had a friend of mine that got a custom knife sent to him and I thought it was the coolest thing, and I wanted to buy one and they were crazy expensive, so I decided to find out how to make one. I did a bunch of reseach when I got out of the military, I talked to my dad, and he said you wanna start making knives? And I said, let's do it, and we both put $200 together and built a forge."The competition began around 9:30am Saturday with a crowd watching in bleachers set up in the Prairie Arts Center parking lot. The three competitors starting by cutting off a peice of a large spring off a rock tumbler. The steel on the spring was roughly an inch and a quarter thick and round that they started with, then they had 3 hours to pound the steel flat, utilizing there own fire forges to get the steel hot enough to flatten, and eventually turn into a blade with a handle.&nbsp;Tyrell Wilson helped the Prairie Arts Center organize the workspaces and brought much of the equipment the competitors used. Wilson brought a power hammer he said was built in 1906 and hadn't ran in 40 years. Little Giant Power Hammers who build the power hammer is still a company in Nebraska City, and Wilson said you can still get parts from them for machines like this. He said he had personally spent over a thousand dollars to get it running and working again. One of the Anvals he brought was built in 1917. Wilson said these are working antiques that are over 100 years old, and his pasion is revitalizing his tools to make them work and be worth something to people.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728222790232.jpeg" alt="Fire On The Prairie competitors 2024" />
 <figcaption>Fire On The Prairie competitors 2024</figcaption>
 </figure>Once the blades were completed, they were put to the test by a challenge of cutting a hanging rope, chopping on a fence post with barbed wired attatched to it and finally on it's sharpness but slicing through another rope.At the end of the day, the judges picked Todd Ludacka with Foxhole Forge from Belleville, Kansas as the overall winner. Kevin Neubauer was second and Daniel Yoka was third. The blades were auctioned off at the end of the competition with the winning blade fetching $300 which went back to the Priarie Arts Center.Executive Director of the PAC, Holly Carlini was happy with the first ever event and is already planning for 2025. In 2023 they did a demonstration of the forging before diving into a competition this year.

Belleville Kansas' Todd Ludacka wins Fire On The Prairie competition

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728218723685.jpeg" alt="Tobias Demilt - Assault-Strangulation, Cruelty Toward Child" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728218754415.jpeg" alt="Robert Lawrence Jr - Driving Under Influence Liquor" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728218767033.jpeg" alt="Wade Wolf - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Meth (x2), Possession Of Weapon By Prohibited Person" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728218784167.jpeg" alt="Treten Pollard - Narcotic Equipment-Possession, Possession With Intent To Deliver, Marijuana Possession-More Than 1 Oz Less Than LB, Liquor" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728218815385.jpeg" alt="Cole Wittmuss - Possession Of Controlled Substance, Narcotic Equipment-Possession, Liquor, Possession With Intent To Deliver" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728218837889.jpeg" alt="Melissa Marshall - Fail To Appear | Out Of County, Drive Under Suspension Before Reinstated-State (x2), No Proof Of Insurance (x2)" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728218866568.jpeg" alt="Darrius Webb - Resist Arrest-1st Offense, Theft-Unlawful Taking $5000+, Unauthorized Use of Propelled Vehicle-1st, Possess K2 Or Marijuana 1 Oz Or Less-3rd" />
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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: October 6th, 2024

An event is being put together with representatives from Sandhills Physical Therapy and Happy Heart Specialty Foods with topics focused on pelvic health, pregnancy, postpartum and hormone balance. The event is on Sunday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in downtown North Platte at 506 N. Dewey Street,

Earlier in the week POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Judy Pederson and Megan Hoover about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte PostAn event is being put together with representatives from Sandhills Physical Therapy and Happy Heart Specialty Foods with topics focused on pelvic health, pregnancy, postpartum and hormone balance. The event is on Sunday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in downtown North Platte at 506 N. Dewey Street,<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728068456746.jpeg" alt="Wellness copy 2.jpg" />
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 </figure>Earlier in the week POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Judy Pederson and Megan Hoover about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;<div></div>

(Audio) October Wellness Series

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728129805426.jpeg" alt="Amanda Aguilar - Poss Of Controlled Substance, Possession With Intent To Deliver, Narcotic Equipment-Possession, Cruelty Toward Child" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728129847327.jpeg" alt="Layla Nunnenkamp - Burglary, Theft By Unlawful Taking, Poss Of Controlled Substance x2, Possession With Intent To Deliver, Possession Of A Firearm During A Drug VI, Narcotic Equipment-Possession " />
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 <figcaption>Derrick Kvasnicka - Probation Violation</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728130069831.jpeg" alt="Gerald Lindholm - Violate Sex Off. Reg. Act-Felony 2A" />
 <figcaption>Gerald Lindholm - Violate Sex Off. Reg. Act-Felony 2A</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728130081718.jpeg" alt="Rafael Velazquez - DV-Assault 3rd/Cause Bodily Injury, Child Abuse-Negligent/No Serious Injury, Terroristic Threats" />
 <figcaption>Rafael Velazquez - DV-Assault 3rd/Cause Bodily Injury, Child Abuse-Negligent/No Serious Injury, Terroristic Threats</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728130094465.jpeg" alt="Alejandra Bencomo - Probation Sanction x2" />
 <figcaption>Alejandra Bencomo - Probation Sanction x2</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728130106516.jpeg" alt="Christain Ellis - Fail To Appear (In County)" />
 <figcaption>Christain Ellis - Fail To Appear (In County)</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728130119946.jpeg" alt="Oscar Munoz 3rd - Probation Violation" />
 <figcaption>Oscar Munoz 3rd - Probation Violation</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728130131218.jpeg" alt="Alejanadra Alarcon-Romero - Contempt Of Court | In County, Hold-Outside Agency" />
 <figcaption>Alejanadra Alarcon-Romero - Contempt Of Court | In County, Hold-Outside Agency</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728130142758.jpeg" alt="Frederick Seaton - Probation Sanction" />
 <figcaption>Frederick Seaton - Probation Sanction</figcaption>
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