By Robynn, Union Pacific Media Department

Union Pacific is investigating a derailment that occurred Sunday around 7:30 a.m. CT just west of Dix, Nebraska. 

No one was hurt, and the cause is under investigation.

&nbsp; Bushnell Fire, Dix Fire, Kimball Fire, Potter Fire, Kimball County Sheriff’s Office, High West Energy, Region 21 Management, Kimball EMS and Nebraska State Patrol assisted with this train derailment on Highway 30.&nbsp;

By Robynn, Union Pacific Media DepartmentUnion Pacific is investigating a derailment that occurred Sunday around 7:30 a.m. CT just west of Dix, Nebraska. No one was hurt, and the cause is under investigation.<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp; Bushnell Fire, Dix Fire, Kimball Fire, Potter Fire, Kimball County Sheriff’s Office, High West Energy, Region 21 Management, Kimball EMS and Nebraska State Patrol assisted with this train derailment on Highway 30.&nbsp;

Train derails near Dix, Nebraska 

Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful

With the change of a new recycling contract for the City of North Platte, comes expanded recycling.&nbsp; Previously, the drop off recycling bins would only accept #1 and #2 plastics. This has changed to accepting #1-#7 plastics. Western Resources Group in Ogallala received the contract for recycling paper, tin and plastic from the City. They ship their recycling to FirstStar Fiber in Omaha, which accepts these expanded plastics.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The only plastics that are still not accepted in the bins include soft pliable plastics such as chip bags, candy wrappers, plastic sacks and Styrofoam. A program to accept these items might not be too far in the future through a hard to recycle plastics program. But for now, most other plastics are accepted.&nbsp;

There are a few rules. When plastic bottles are recycled, the best way to throw them in the bin is for the lid to be loosened enough so that they can be crushed in a bail.&nbsp; If the bottle is unable to leak air, the bail cannot be crushed. When in doubt, toss the lid. Lids can be recycled, but a lot of small lids off their bottles will fall out of the bail and onto the recycling center floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Signs for the bins will be updated soon to reflect this change.&nbsp; You can find a drop off recycling bin closest to you. Drop off sites are available 24/7 and are located at:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Adams Middle School – 1200 McDonald&nbsp;

Front Street – North of Pizza Ranch&nbsp;

First Christian Church – 220 North Vine&nbsp;

Senior Center – 900 East 10th Street&nbsp;

MPCC, south campus – 601 West State Farm Road&nbsp;

Big Red Liquor, Barn Store – 2500 West Front St.&nbsp;

Gary’s Super Foods – 1620 East 4th Street&nbsp;

aluminum (donate to Cans for Critters too)

labels are okay*#1 - #7 plastics - no soft pliable plastic (look on bottom of container for number)

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 </figure>Mona AndersonKeep North Platte and Lincoln County BeautifulWith the change of a new recycling contract for the City of North Platte, comes expanded recycling.&nbsp; Previously, the drop off recycling bins would only accept #1 and #2 plastics. This has changed to accepting #1-#7 plastics. Western Resources Group in Ogallala received the contract for recycling paper, tin and plastic from the City. They ship their recycling to FirstStar Fiber in Omaha, which accepts these expanded plastics.&nbsp;&nbsp;The only plastics that are still not accepted in the bins include soft pliable plastics such as chip bags, candy wrappers, plastic sacks and Styrofoam. A program to accept these items might not be too far in the future through a hard to recycle plastics program. But for now, most other plastics are accepted.&nbsp;There are a few rules. When plastic bottles are recycled, the best way to throw them in the bin is for the lid to be loosened enough so that they can be crushed in a bail.&nbsp; If the bottle is unable to leak air, the bail cannot be crushed. When in doubt, toss the lid. Lids can be recycled, but a lot of small lids off their bottles will fall out of the bail and onto the recycling center floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Signs for the bins will be updated soon to reflect this change.&nbsp; You can find a drop off recycling bin closest to you. Drop off sites are available 24/7 and are located at:&nbsp;&nbsp;Adams Middle School – 1200 McDonald&nbsp;Front Street – North of Pizza Ranch&nbsp;First Christian Church – 220 North Vine&nbsp;Senior Center – 900 East 10th Street&nbsp;MPCC, south campus – 601 West State Farm Road&nbsp;Big Red Liquor, Barn Store – 2500 West Front St.&nbsp;Gary’s Super Foods – 1620 East 4th Street&nbsp;List of acceptable items:&nbsp; papermagazinesnewsprintaluminum (donate to Cans for Critters too)steel(tin cans) rinsed outlabels are okay*#1 - #7 plastics - no soft pliable plastic (look on bottom of container for number)breakdown cardboardNO liquids&nbsp;

Recycling Bins Now Accepting #1-7 Plastics

Hitchcock County - On Saturday, February 8th 2025. The Hitchcock County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle roll over West of Stratton on Highway 34. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Raiden Buffington was transported by ambulance to Dundy County Hospital where he passed away due to his injuries. 

Raiden is the son of Hitchcock County Deputy Damon. Our sincerest thought and prayers are with his family, friends and classmates during this extremely difficult time as anyone who knew Raiden knew that he had the ability to light up any room he was in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hitchcock County Press ReleaseHitchcock County - On Saturday, February 8th 2025. The Hitchcock County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle roll over West of Stratton on Highway 34. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Raiden Buffington was transported by ambulance to Dundy County Hospital where he passed away due to his injuries. Raiden is the son of Hitchcock County Deputy Damon. Our sincerest thought and prayers are with his family, friends and classmates during this extremely difficult time as anyone who knew Raiden knew that he had the ability to light up any room he was in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hitchcock County Deputy's son killed in fatal crash over the weekend

LINCOLN, NE&nbsp;– Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Kurt Arganbright of Valentine to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Arganbright will serve as the representative for District 6.&nbsp; His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature.

Arganbright has been in private practice at Arganbright Law Office in Valentine since 2010 with expertise in agricultural law, real estate, estate planning and business planning. He also serves as county attorney for both Rock and Thomas counties. Additionally, his family owns and operates a cow-calf operation.

Arganbright has served multiple entities in leadership roles including the Sandhills Cattle Association, Valentine Planning Commission, Agriculture Builders of Nebraska and the Nebraska State Bar Association.

Arganbright has a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL). He received his juris doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law.

Office of Governor Jim PillenLINCOLN, NE&nbsp;– Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Kurt Arganbright of Valentine to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Arganbright will serve as the representative for District 6.&nbsp; His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature.Arganbright has been in private practice at Arganbright Law Office in Valentine since 2010 with expertise in agricultural law, real estate, estate planning and business planning. He also serves as county attorney for both Rock and Thomas counties. Additionally, his family owns and operates a cow-calf operation.Arganbright has served multiple entities in leadership roles including the Sandhills Cattle Association, Valentine Planning Commission, Agriculture Builders of Nebraska and the Nebraska State Bar Association.Arganbright has a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL). He received his juris doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law.

Gov. Pillen Appoints Valentine native to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

NORTH PLATTE – A new school bus rolled onto the campus of the North Platte Catholic Schools, thanks&nbsp; to the generosity of alumni and donors on North Platte Giving Day, 2024. The bus was ordered last&nbsp; spring, and arrived on the NPCS campus at the end of January. After receiving a coat of “Irish” paint, the&nbsp; 65-person bus is now ready to transport students.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Endowment Director Wendy Dodson says the purchase of the bus was a joint effort between the&nbsp; endowment and the St. Pat’s Activities Association. Donations made on North Platte Giving Day&nbsp; generated roughly 75% of the funds needed to make the purchase. Special recognition is due to 1977 St.&nbsp; Pat’s alumni Dan Keenan and wife Sandy, who provided the lead gift and a matching gift for the bus.&nbsp;

Dodson says the new bus will replace one of the oldest in the school’s fleet, and will be used for travel to both athletic and educational events. Its inaugural trip will be Friday, February 7th as the Irish 

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 </figure>Wendy DodsonNPCSNORTH PLATTE – A new school bus rolled onto the campus of the North Platte Catholic Schools, thanks&nbsp; to the generosity of alumni and donors on North Platte Giving Day, 2024. The bus was ordered last&nbsp; spring, and arrived on the NPCS campus at the end of January. After receiving a coat of “Irish” paint, the&nbsp; 65-person bus is now ready to transport students.&nbsp;&nbsp;Endowment Director Wendy Dodson says the purchase of the bus was a joint effort between the&nbsp; endowment and the St. Pat’s Activities Association. Donations made on North Platte Giving Day&nbsp; generated roughly 75% of the funds needed to make the purchase. Special recognition is due to 1977 St.&nbsp; Pat’s alumni Dan Keenan and wife Sandy, who provided the lead gift and a matching gift for the bus.&nbsp;Dodson says the new bus will replace one of the oldest in the school’s fleet, and will be used for travel to both athletic and educational events. Its inaugural trip will be Friday, February 7th as the Irish

North Platte Giving Day Projects Rolls Onto NPCS Campus

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The Hot Sheets: February 10th, 2025

North Platte, Ne - This is a developing story- a train has derailed on North Airport Road just east of North Platte according to officials. The POST will have more on this story as details come in.

North Platte, Ne - This is a developing story- a train has derailed on North Airport Road just east of North Platte according to officials. The POST will have more on this story as details come in.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLincolnCountySheriffsOfficeNP%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0Q93eaP6KfxP5HUFwK1eA9echw2YXdkWbdAihRzXu9FrxYyFrWybmpBApZjQ5ZB5jl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="485" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

North Platte Train Derailment on North Airport Road Sunday Norning

Manuel Angel Hinojosa, 27, Wauneta and Shanel Lynn Barnard, 24, Wauneta

Nathan Patrick Deason, 19,&nbsp; Gothenburg, and Edie Mirelle Abbot, 18, Gothenburg

Michael Calvin Flott, 63, North Platte and Danilyn Ursal Ofril, 30, North Platte

Manuel Angel Hinojosa, 27, Wauneta and Shanel Lynn Barnard, 24, WaunetaNathan Patrick Deason, 19,&nbsp; Gothenburg, and Edie Mirelle Abbot, 18, GothenburgMichael Calvin Flott, 63, North Platte and Danilyn Ursal Ofril, 30, North Platte

Marriage Licenses for Lincoln County (Week of February 3rd) 

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The Hot Sheets: February 9th, 2025

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The Hot Sheets: February 8th, 2025

North Platte Community College’s theater department will present “Rossum’s Universal Robots” later this month.

The curtain will go up at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26- March 1 in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd., in North Platte.

The play, written in 1921 play by Czech playwright Karel Čapek, explores the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics. Set in a future where robots are mass-produced and serve humanity, the play examines the ethical implications of creating sentient beings for labor.

As the robots evolve beyond their programming, they rebel against their human creators, leading to a catastrophic uprising.

With its exploration of human nature, technology and the potential consequences of unchecked innovation,&nbsp;R.U.R.&nbsp;introduces the term "robot" to the world, raising timeless questions about the intersection of technology and society.

“This play takes a unique look at many aspects of human nature, good and bad. Hopefully, the audience will question what humans are willing to do in the name of progress,” said NPCC Theater Instructor Ritch Galvan, who will direct the play.

The cast is comprised of NPCC Students, high school students and community members.

Cast members include: Ady Hastings, Aaron Parshall, Bella Harwager, Lisselle Lucus, Elizabeth Tinsley, Wendi Galvan, Makannah Ronquiliio, Dustin Cartmill, Trenton Emmons, Dominic Hatch, Gianna Tejral, Anja Tejral, Leah Allen, Olivia Parshall and Kierian Tejral.

Crew members include Bea Webster and Nathaniel Allen.

Admission for the play is $5 per person. The college’s students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with an ID.

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 </figure>Jennifer FullerNPCCNorth Platte Community College’s theater department will present “Rossum’s Universal Robots” later this month.The curtain will go up at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26- March 1 in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd., in North Platte.The play, written in 1921 play by Czech playwright Karel Čapek, explores the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics. Set in a future where robots are mass-produced and serve humanity, the play examines the ethical implications of creating sentient beings for labor.As the robots evolve beyond their programming, they rebel against their human creators, leading to a catastrophic uprising.With its exploration of human nature, technology and the potential consequences of unchecked innovation,&nbsp;R.U.R.&nbsp;introduces the term "robot" to the world, raising timeless questions about the intersection of technology and society.“This play takes a unique look at many aspects of human nature, good and bad. Hopefully, the audience will question what humans are willing to do in the name of progress,” said NPCC Theater Instructor Ritch Galvan, who will direct the play.The cast is comprised of NPCC Students, high school students and community members.Cast members include: Ady Hastings, Aaron Parshall, Bella Harwager, Lisselle Lucus, Elizabeth Tinsley, Wendi Galvan, Makannah Ronquiliio, Dustin Cartmill, Trenton Emmons, Dominic Hatch, Gianna Tejral, Anja Tejral, Leah Allen, Olivia Parshall and Kierian Tejral.Crew members include Bea Webster and Nathaniel Allen.Admission for the play is $5 per person. The college’s students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with an ID.

NPCC Theater Department to present “Rossum’s Universal Robots”

Nebraska Department of Transportation

(McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin Feb. 10 on US-83, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 

Crack sealing is a process of cleaning and filling open joints and cracks in the surface with sealant to prevent the entry of moisture and debris. 

State maintenance forces will be performing a crack seal from reference post 1.5 to reference post 13.79, south of McCook. The work is anticipated to take 14 days. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. 

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down. 

Nebraska Department of Transportation(McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin Feb. 10 on US-83, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Crack sealing is a process of cleaning and filling open joints and cracks in the surface with sealant to prevent the entry of moisture and debris. State maintenance forces will be performing a crack seal from reference post 1.5 to reference post 13.79, south of McCook. The work is anticipated to take 14 days. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.

Maintenance work will begin on US-83, near McCook 

(Benkelman, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin Feb. 17, on N-61, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 

State maintenance forces will be performing a crack seal from reference post 11.91 to reference post 18.45, seven miles north of Benkelman. The work is anticipated to take 14 days. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. 

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down

Nebraska Department of Transportation(Benkelman, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin Feb. 17, on N-61, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Crack sealing is a process of cleaning and filling open joints and cracks in the surface with sealant to prevent the entry of moisture and debris. State maintenance forces will be performing a crack seal from reference post 11.91 to reference post 18.45, seven miles north of Benkelman. The work is anticipated to take 14 days. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down

Maintenance work will begin on N-61, north of Benkelman 

February 7, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people after locating 110 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 85 pounds of suspected marijuana in traffic stops this week on Interstate 80.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Kia Forte as it was traveling eastbound on I-80 near North Platte. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed several large packages of suspected methamphetamine inside suitcases in the trunk of the vehicle. The total weight of the methamphetamine was 110 pounds. Troopers also located a small amount of marijuana, suspected drug money, and four counterfeit $100 bills.

The driver, Yafet Kidane Berhe, 27, and passenger Douglas Cameron, 33, both of Toronto, Canada, were arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver, possession of money for a controlled substance, and possession of marijuana – less than one ounce. Both men were lodged in Lincoln County Jail.

Thursday, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Volkswagen Jetta at it was traveling eastbound on I-80 near Overton. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.

Troopers searched the vehicle and located 85 pounds of suspected marijuana concealed in trash bags in the trunk. Troopers also located a handgun.

The driver, Matthew Maly, 31, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was arrested for possession of marijuana – more than one pound, possession with intent to deliver, possession of a firearm during a drug violation, no driver’s license, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in Dawson County Jail.

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 </figure>February 7, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people after locating 110 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 85 pounds of suspected marijuana in traffic stops this week on Interstate 80.At approximately 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Kia Forte as it was traveling eastbound on I-80 near North Platte. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.<figure>
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 </figure>A search of the vehicle revealed several large packages of suspected methamphetamine inside suitcases in the trunk of the vehicle. The total weight of the methamphetamine was 110 pounds. Troopers also located a small amount of marijuana, suspected drug money, and four counterfeit $100 bills.<figure>
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 </figure>The driver, Yafet Kidane Berhe, 27, and passenger Douglas Cameron, 33, both of Toronto, Canada, were arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver, possession of money for a controlled substance, and possession of marijuana – less than one ounce. Both men were lodged in Lincoln County Jail.Thursday, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Volkswagen Jetta at it was traveling eastbound on I-80 near Overton. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.Troopers searched the vehicle and located 85 pounds of suspected marijuana concealed in trash bags in the trunk. Troopers also located a handgun.<figure>
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Troopers Find 110 LBs of Meth, 85 LBs of Marijuana in Traffic Stops near North Platte and Overton

North Platte, Neb., February 7, 2025 – On February 1, Great Plains Health became the&nbsp; seventh hospital in Nebraska to be recognized as a Pediatric Ready Hospital by the Nebraska&nbsp; Emergency Medical Services for Children Committee, marking a significant milestone for pediatric emergency care in the North Platte region.&nbsp;

This achievement is particularly significant as approximately 90% of children needing&nbsp; emergency care are first treated at local community emergency departments.&nbsp;

To earn this designation, Great Plains Health met rigorous standards in several key areas, including staff qualifications and training, quality improvement measures, pediatric-specific&nbsp; policies, continuing education programs, specialized equipment and supplies, and a commitment to ongoing process refinement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Having the right equipment, protocols, and training in place for pediatric emergencies can&nbsp; make a critical difference in outcomes," said Dr. James Smith, emergency physician at Great&nbsp; Plains Health. "Our team has worked diligently to implement these pediatric-ready standards,&nbsp; ensuring we're prepared when children need emergency care."&nbsp;

Research shows that emergency departments participating in pediatric readiness initiatives&nbsp; have improved clinical outcomes, with critically ill and injured children experiencing lower&nbsp; mortality rates compared to those treated at facilities not associated with such initiatives.&nbsp; Studies indicate hospitals with high levels of pediatric readiness can reduce mortality risk by&nbsp; up to 76%.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"This recognition reflects our dedication to providing the highest level of emergency care for&nbsp; children in our community," said Sarah Roth, emergency department clinical educator at Great&nbsp; Plains Health.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"We are continually advancing to provide our region with the best possible 24/7 emergency&nbsp; coverage at our Level III trauma center," said Stephanie Jacobson, director of emergency&nbsp; services at Great Plains Health. "Excellence in pediatric emergency care is a vital part of that&nbsp; mission."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Based in North Platte, Nebraska, Great Plains Health is a fully accredited, 116-bed acute-care&nbsp; regional medical center serving western and central Nebraska, northern Kansas, and southern&nbsp; South Dakota. With 90 physicians representing nearly 30 medical specialties, the Great Plains&nbsp; Health system offers advanced health care, including heart and vascular, cancer, and&nbsp;&nbsp;

orthopedic surgery services. Great Plains Health is a Level III trauma center, and all of its&nbsp; emergency department physicians are residency-trained and board-certified in emergency&nbsp; medicine. The system employs approximately 1,200 employees and serves a geographic area&nbsp; spanning approximately 16,000 square miles. The hospital is accredited by the Center for&nbsp; Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and is home to an American College of Surgeons accredited cancer center and Level II bariatric surgery program. For more information, visit&nbsp; gphealth.org.&nbsp;

About the National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP)&nbsp;

The National Pediatric Readiness Project is an initiative of the Health Resources and Services&nbsp; Administration’s (HRSA) Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program in&nbsp; partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Emergency&nbsp; Physicians, and the Emergency Nurses Association. The project empowers emergency&nbsp; departments nationwide to improve their “pediatric readiness” or capability to care for acutely ill&nbsp; and injured children.

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 </figure>Great Plains HealthNorth Platte, Neb., February 7, 2025 – On February 1, Great Plains Health became the&nbsp; seventh hospital in Nebraska to be recognized as a Pediatric Ready Hospital by the Nebraska&nbsp; Emergency Medical Services for Children Committee, marking a significant milestone for pediatric emergency care in the North Platte region.&nbsp;This achievement is particularly significant as approximately 90% of children needing&nbsp; emergency care are first treated at local community emergency departments.&nbsp;To earn this designation, Great Plains Health met rigorous standards in several key areas, including staff qualifications and training, quality improvement measures, pediatric-specific&nbsp; policies, continuing education programs, specialized equipment and supplies, and a commitment to ongoing process refinement.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Having the right equipment, protocols, and training in place for pediatric emergencies can&nbsp; make a critical difference in outcomes," said Dr. James Smith, emergency physician at Great&nbsp; Plains Health. "Our team has worked diligently to implement these pediatric-ready standards,&nbsp; ensuring we're prepared when children need emergency care."&nbsp;Research shows that emergency departments participating in pediatric readiness initiatives&nbsp; have improved clinical outcomes, with critically ill and injured children experiencing lower&nbsp; mortality rates compared to those treated at facilities not associated with such initiatives.&nbsp; Studies indicate hospitals with high levels of pediatric readiness can reduce mortality risk by&nbsp; up to 76%.&nbsp;&nbsp;"This recognition reflects our dedication to providing the highest level of emergency care for&nbsp; children in our community," said Sarah Roth, emergency department clinical educator at Great&nbsp; Plains Health.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We are continually advancing to provide our region with the best possible 24/7 emergency&nbsp; coverage at our Level III trauma center," said Stephanie Jacobson, director of emergency&nbsp; services at Great Plains Health. "Excellence in pediatric emergency care is a vital part of that&nbsp; mission."&nbsp;&nbsp;###&nbsp;&nbsp;About Great Plains HealthBased in North Platte, Nebraska, Great Plains Health is a fully accredited, 116-bed acute-care&nbsp; regional medical center serving western and central Nebraska, northern Kansas, and southern&nbsp; South Dakota. With 90 physicians representing nearly 30 medical specialties, the Great Plains&nbsp; Health system offers advanced health care, including heart and vascular, cancer, and&nbsp;&nbsp;orthopedic surgery services. Great Plains Health is a Level III trauma center, and all of its&nbsp; emergency department physicians are residency-trained and board-certified in emergency&nbsp; medicine. The system employs approximately 1,200 employees and serves a geographic area&nbsp; spanning approximately 16,000 square miles. The hospital is accredited by the Center for&nbsp; Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and is home to an American College of Surgeons accredited cancer center and Level II bariatric surgery program. For more information, visit&nbsp; gphealth.org.&nbsp;About the National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP)&nbsp;The National Pediatric Readiness Project is an initiative of the Health Resources and Services&nbsp; Administration’s (HRSA) Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program in&nbsp; partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Emergency&nbsp; Physicians, and the Emergency Nurses Association. The project empowers emergency&nbsp; departments nationwide to improve their “pediatric readiness” or capability to care for acutely ill&nbsp; and injured children.

  Great Plains Health Recognized as Pediatric Ready Hospital 

Omaha, Neb. - The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share on the company’s common stock, payable Mar. 31, 2025, to shareholders of record Feb. 28, 2025.

Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 126 consecutive years.

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

Union Pacific Investor Contact:&nbsp;Diana Prauner at 402-544-4227 or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/messages?address=dprauner">dprauner@up.com</a>

Union Pacific&nbsp;Omaha, Neb. - The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.34 per share on the company’s common stock, payable Mar. 31, 2025, to shareholders of record Feb. 28, 2025.Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 126 consecutive years.<h2>About Union Pacific</h2>Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.up.com/">www.up.com</a>.Union Pacific Investor Contact:&nbsp;Diana Prauner at 402-544-4227 or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/messages?address=dprauner">dprauner@up.com</a>

Union Pacific Corporation Declares First Quarter 2025 Dividend

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The Hot Sheets: February 7th, 2025

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The Hot Sheets: February 6th, 2025

North Platte, Ne - The North Platte Chamber and Development's Agribusiness Committee should be pleased with the opening day of the 34th Annual Buffalo Bill Farm and Ranch Expo. It was a full house as farmers, ranchers, business people and others swarmed the D and N Event Center beginning at 9am on Wednesday morning. The show continues until 6pm this evening and runs from 9am-4pm on Thursday.&nbsp;

The POST had coverage on it's Facebook Page all day, along with radio stations Z 93.5 Country &amp; Q Country Classics 107.3. Below are a few of those videos. Watch and Listen for more coverage on Thursday, presented by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jthompsoninsurance">Justin Thompson Agency with American Family Insurance</a> and in part by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hotbarnreport">HOT BARN REPORT w/ Monte James</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554955001885">GREENHORN with Parker James</a>. Both of those programs can be heard on the EAGLE MEDIA Country Music stations.

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Full House at 34th Annual Buffalo Bill Farm and Ranch Expo on Day One

North Platte, Neb. -&nbsp;This year whether you are cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, your Super Bowl LIX party should start off with a game plan to ensure your football fans get home safely.&nbsp; Drunk Driving Kills.&nbsp; In 2022, 13,524 traffic deaths involved drunk driving.&nbsp; 

The North Platte Police Department will have additional officers on the street before, during and after the Super Bowl, with a goal of sidelining impaired drivers.&nbsp; Enjoy the Super Bowl, but remember that “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drink and Drive”.&nbsp;

North Platte Police DepartmentNorth Platte, Neb. -&nbsp;This year whether you are cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, your Super Bowl LIX party should start off with a game plan to ensure your football fans get home safely.&nbsp; Drunk Driving Kills.&nbsp; In 2022, 13,524 traffic deaths involved drunk driving.&nbsp; The North Platte Police Department will have additional officers on the street before, during and after the Super Bowl, with a goal of sidelining impaired drivers.&nbsp; Enjoy the Super Bowl, but remember that “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drink and Drive”.&nbsp;

Additional North Platte police officers to patrol the roads during Super Bowl Sunday

North Platte Community College will showcase career opportunities in the applied technology fields to local jobseekers Feb. 19.

The Spring 2025 Applied Technologies Job Fair will be from 10 a.m. to noon in Rooms 105, 107 and 109 of the W.W. Wood Building on the NPCC North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, in North Platte. The event is free and open to the public.

The fair will give prospective employees a look at current and upcoming job openings and will allow them to network with representatives from area businesses.

An emphasis will be put on electrical, building construction, welding, HVAC, automotive, auto body, diesel and CDL fields.

Guests are encouraged to take résumés with them. At their discretion, employers may choose to interview candidates on site.

Businesses interested in having a booth can register at: joinhnadshake.com. More information about the fair is available by contacting&nbsp;Director of Career Services Amy Sabatka, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sabatkaa@mpcc.edu">sabatkaa@mpcc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (308) 535-3619.

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NPCC to host Applied Technologies Job Fair Feb. 19

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Office

Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced on Monday that a Minatare woman who owns Campbell Pharmacy in Oshkosh, Nebraska, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay&nbsp;$76,963.90&nbsp;in restitution to Nebraska Medicaid after pleading guilty to one count of filing false Medicaid claims.

Joan Kicken, 65, was charged with one count of Fraudulently Obtaining a Payment on Behalf of a Recipient of Medical Assistance, a class IV felony. The maximum punishment for that crime is two years of imprisonment. There is no minimum. A second charge of forgery was dismissed in return for her guilty plea. Additionally, her pharmacist’s license has been revoked.

A joint investigation by state and federal officials found that Kicken submitted false claims to Nebraska Medicaid for prescription drugs that were not authorized by a medical practitioner. She was paid $76,963.90 for those false claims.

This case was investigated by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Drug Enforcement Administration and prosecuted by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.

Attorney General Mike Hilgers OfficeAttorney General Mike Hilgers announced on Monday that a Minatare woman who owns Campbell Pharmacy in Oshkosh, Nebraska, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay&nbsp;$76,963.90&nbsp;in restitution to Nebraska Medicaid after pleading guilty to one count of filing false Medicaid claims.Joan Kicken, 65, was charged with one count of Fraudulently Obtaining a Payment on Behalf of a Recipient of Medical Assistance, a class IV felony. The maximum punishment for that crime is two years of imprisonment. There is no minimum. A second charge of forgery was dismissed in return for her guilty plea. Additionally, her pharmacist’s license has been revoked.A joint investigation by state and federal officials found that Kicken submitted false claims to Nebraska Medicaid for prescription drugs that were not authorized by a medical practitioner. She was paid $76,963.90 for those false claims.This case was investigated by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Drug Enforcement Administration and prosecuted by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.

Oshkosh pharmacy owner sentenced to two years of probation, ordered to pay almost $77,000 in restitution 

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The Hot Sheets: February 5th, 2025

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The Hot Sheets: February 4th, 2025

(North Platte, Nebraska) – Annually, visitors in Lincoln County, Nebraska spend more than $121 million, generate over $10 million in state and local taxes, and support approximately 1,530 jobs with a payroll of just under $35 million. Our local tourism partners – hotels, restaurants, retail, attractions, and events continued to greet visitors with warmth, hospitality, and professionalism throughout all of 2024.&nbsp;

During the Excellence in Tourism Luncheon scheduled for May 7, 2025, Visit North Platte will be presenting five ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ awards. The categories for these awards are: Excellent Service within a Hotel, Excellent Service within a Restaurant, Excellent Service within a Retail Establishment, Excellent Service at an Event, and Excellent Service within an Attraction. In addition to the five Excellence in Tourism awards, Volunteer of the Year and Hero of Tourism awards will be presented.&nbsp;

Annually, nearly 600,000 visitors will make the trip to North Platte. What attracts these visitors, keeps them coming back, and inspires them to tell their friends to visit North Platte? North Platte’s events and attractions are part of the equation, but the single most important factor in making visitors feel welcome and have a positive experience is excellent customer service.&nbsp;

The nominees for the Excellence in Customer Service Awards will be employees (or volunteers) in any of the above categories within Lincoln County who go above and beyond expectations. Anyone who has experienced an employee exhibiting exceptional customer service skills is encouraged to submit an award nomination. Nominees for Volunteer of the Year and Hero of Tourism will be individuals who have made a significant contribution to the tourism industry in Lincoln County.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nominations can be from locals experiencing excellent customer service at their favorite local spot or someone traveling through getting a taste of North Platte’s Canteen Spirit! Self-nominations and anonymous nominations will also be accepted! The nomination form is available at VisitNorthPlatte.com or <a href="https://form.jotform.com/250224323569151" target="_blank">https://form.jotform.com/250224323569151</a>.&nbsp;

Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 5:00pm on March 19th.&nbsp;

Visit North Platte(North Platte, Nebraska) – Annually, visitors in Lincoln County, Nebraska spend more than $121 million, generate over $10 million in state and local taxes, and support approximately 1,530 jobs with a payroll of just under $35 million. Our local tourism partners – hotels, restaurants, retail, attractions, and events continued to greet visitors with warmth, hospitality, and professionalism throughout all of 2024.&nbsp;During the Excellence in Tourism Luncheon scheduled for May 7, 2025, Visit North Platte will be presenting five ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ awards. The categories for these awards are: Excellent Service within a Hotel, Excellent Service within a Restaurant, Excellent Service within a Retail Establishment, Excellent Service at an Event, and Excellent Service within an Attraction. In addition to the five Excellence in Tourism awards, Volunteer of the Year and Hero of Tourism awards will be presented.&nbsp;Annually, nearly 600,000 visitors will make the trip to North Platte. What attracts these visitors, keeps them coming back, and inspires them to tell their friends to visit North Platte? North Platte’s events and attractions are part of the equation, but the single most important factor in making visitors feel welcome and have a positive experience is excellent customer service.&nbsp;The nominees for the Excellence in Customer Service Awards will be employees (or volunteers) in any of the above categories within Lincoln County who go above and beyond expectations. Anyone who has experienced an employee exhibiting exceptional customer service skills is encouraged to submit an award nomination. Nominees for Volunteer of the Year and Hero of Tourism will be individuals who have made a significant contribution to the tourism industry in Lincoln County.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nominations can be from locals experiencing excellent customer service at their favorite local spot or someone traveling through getting a taste of North Platte’s Canteen Spirit! Self-nominations and anonymous nominations will also be accepted! The nomination form is available at VisitNorthPlatte.com or <a href="https://form.jotform.com/250224323569151" target="_blank">https://form.jotform.com/250224323569151</a>.&nbsp;Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 5:00pm on March 19th.&nbsp;

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