&nbsp; At about 5:37 p.m. on October 23,  while working traffic North of Hyannis on Hwy 61 near mile marker 162, Grant County Deputy Brown stopped a Kansas registered vehicle traveling south bound doing 75 mph in a 60 mph zone. 

 A subsequent cursory investigation revealed a 38- year old Wichita, Kansas man found to be in possession of suspected large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, cash and paraphernalia. 

  With the assistance of Nebraska State Patrol and Box Butte County Sheriff's Office, the subject was arrested for multiple drug charges and transported to the Box Butte County Jail without incident. 

 Investigation continues by the Grant County Sheriff's Office.&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; At about 5:37 p.m. on October 23, while working traffic North of Hyannis on Hwy 61 near mile marker 162, Grant County Deputy Brown stopped a Kansas registered vehicle traveling south bound doing 75 mph in a 60 mph zone. A subsequent cursory investigation revealed a 38- year old Wichita, Kansas man found to be in possession of suspected large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, cash and paraphernalia. With the assistance of Nebraska State Patrol and Box Butte County Sheriff's Office, the subject was arrested for multiple drug charges and transported to the Box Butte County Jail without incident. Investigation continues by the Grant County Sheriff's Office.&nbsp;<figure>
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Kansas man arrested for cocaine, meth, multiple charges near Hyannis 

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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 24th, 2024

All month long, Eagle Media is bringing breast cancer awareness conversations to you with our POST PODCASTS, brought to you by North Platte Kubota. We've also teamed with Great Plains Health, Premier Toyota, Tami Timerman-Lashey with Lashey Land Residential, Jordan Boston Insurance, U-Save Pharmacy, Select Abbey Carpet &amp; Tile, Platte Valley Electric, North Platte Union Pacific Employees Credit Union, Dr. Deb's, and Westfield Pharmacy to give bags to the Callahan Cancer Center in North Platte for patients fighting cancer.&nbsp;

In this episode, Eagle's Derek Beck spoke with North Platte cancer survivor Jo Morphew about what she went through when she was diagnosed, and preventative things to do as an older woman.&nbsp;

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Cancer Survivor Jo Morphew (Kubota PODCAST)

North Platte, Neb -&nbsp;This Halloween, the North Platte Police Department wants to remind citizens to be alert for trick-or treaters and other pedestrians.&nbsp; Slow down and scan the road for trick or treaters and other pedestrians. &nbsp; 

Additional officers will be patrolling the streets this Halloween looking for traffic violations with an emphasis on the apprehension of impaired drivers.&nbsp; If your Halloween festivities include the use of alcohol or other substances, plan ahead, and arrange for a sober ride home.

North Platte PoliceNorth Platte, Neb -&nbsp;This Halloween, the North Platte Police Department wants to remind citizens to be alert for trick-or treaters and other pedestrians.&nbsp; Slow down and scan the road for trick or treaters and other pedestrians. &nbsp; Additional officers will be patrolling the streets this Halloween looking for traffic violations with an emphasis on the apprehension of impaired drivers.&nbsp; If your Halloween festivities include the use of alcohol or other substances, plan ahead, and arrange for a sober ride home.

North Platte Police wants to remind citizens to be on the lookout for trick-or treaters

Maywood, Neb.- A school administrator with Maywood Public Schools has been arrested and charged with child abuse according to officials.&nbsp;

According to the Frontier County Sheriff's Office (FCSO), the department was made aware of an incident that occurred at Maywood Public Schools between the administrator and a 12-year-old student which was caught on the school's surveillance camera. The incident occurred on October 1st.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The administrator was identified as Mark Bejot, the superintendent for Maywood Public Schools. FCSO says after the investigation, the Nebraska Attorney General's Office filed a criminal complaint against Bejot for child abuse not resulting in serious bodily injury, a class 3A felony. Bejot is set to appear in court on November 1st.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The investigation is ongoing and if anyone has any information is encouraged to contact the Frontier County Sheriff's Office at 308-367-4411.

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 </figure>Maywood, Neb.- A school administrator with Maywood Public Schools has been arrested and charged with child abuse according to officials.&nbsp;According to the Frontier County Sheriff's Office (FCSO), the department was made aware of an incident that occurred at Maywood Public Schools between the administrator and a 12-year-old student which was caught on the school's surveillance camera. The incident occurred on October 1st.&nbsp;&nbsp;The administrator was identified as Mark Bejot, the superintendent for Maywood Public Schools. FCSO says after the investigation, the Nebraska Attorney General's Office filed a criminal complaint against Bejot for child abuse not resulting in serious bodily injury, a class 3A felony. Bejot is set to appear in court on November 1st.&nbsp;&nbsp;The investigation is ongoing and if anyone has any information is encouraged to contact the Frontier County Sheriff's Office at 308-367-4411.

Maywood Public Schools Superintendent arrested and charged with Child Abuse

Samantha Bales has been selected as North Platte Community College’s Business Student of the Month for October.

Bales graduated from North Platte High School in 2023. She is the daughter of Eddie and Jenni Bales. She chose to attend NPCC because she wanted to stay close to home while in school.

“The instructors are the best part of MPCC because they are very knowledgeable about what to teach and very kind and helpful,” Bales said of her experience.

Business instructor Jean Condon nominated Bales for the Student of the Month recognition.

“As a college instructor, I appreciate Sam’s hard work, commitment to excellence and dedication to her course work. These traits are a real asset in a college student,” said Condon.&nbsp; “She is kind, thoughtful and works well with other students. She will be an excellent employee upon her graduation from college.”

Bales is studying business accounting and business administrative at NPCC. She’s on track to graduate in the spring of 2025.

“After I graduate college, I might go on to get my bachelor’s degree,” Bales said. “I am working at CSI and plan to do that after I graduate.”

When not in class, Bales said she loves staying busy, working, being outdoors and watching movies in her free time

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 </figure>Jennifer FullerNPCCSamantha Bales has been selected as North Platte Community College’s Business Student of the Month for October.Bales graduated from North Platte High School in 2023. She is the daughter of Eddie and Jenni Bales. She chose to attend NPCC because she wanted to stay close to home while in school.“The instructors are the best part of MPCC because they are very knowledgeable about what to teach and very kind and helpful,” Bales said of her experience.Business instructor Jean Condon nominated Bales for the Student of the Month recognition.“As a college instructor, I appreciate Sam’s hard work, commitment to excellence and dedication to her course work. These traits are a real asset in a college student,” said Condon.&nbsp; “She is kind, thoughtful and works well with other students. She will be an excellent employee upon her graduation from college.”Bales is studying business accounting and business administrative at NPCC. She’s on track to graduate in the spring of 2025.“After I graduate college, I might go on to get my bachelor’s degree,” Bales said. “I am working at CSI and plan to do that after I graduate.”When not in class, Bales said she loves staying busy, working, being outdoors and watching movies in her free time

Bales named NPCC Business Student of the Month

Ogallala, Neb. - Community members and residents of Keith County gathered in person&nbsp;to voice their concerns about the rezoning of land, while others supported it. The meeting was also available online on Zoom. In a vote, the Ogallala city council voted 4-1 in favor of rezoning the land.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The rezoning land on the agenda was a request to change zoning from A-1 Agriculture to C-4 Interstate Highway Business District, <a target="_blank" href="https://sandhillspost.com/posts/f14a2bbc-dc9d-45ee-b24d-4392ce4d1ae9">with the land located in section 7.</a> The land is located near Walmart on the south side of town. A Denver, Colorado man currently owns this section of land. The public hearing lasted around two and a half hours.&nbsp;

A big chunk of time during the meeting was used for the public hearing. Supporters for the change and non-supporters had roughly ten minutes to speak. In total, around 27 different individuals stepped up to the podium.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Wilson with the Keith County Area Development spoke on how this area would benefit the community with job creation included. "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the commercial hospitality of gaming sectors can create approximately 1.8 million jobs nationwide, by transforming this property into commercial, we can expect to generate hundreds of local jobs," said Wilson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Many of the supporters for the rezoning change brought up topics like more money being brought into the community, more jobs being created, the casino bringing in more tourism, and more.&nbsp;

During Tuesday night's meeting, one of the residents who spoke against the rezoning change currently lives in the impacted area and his concerns along with his neighbors. "Our homes are the ones that will be directly affected by any proposed zoning changes and speaking with those neighbors a lot of them have the same questions.... Their questions were how this affect my property value, how does it affect my property taxes, how does it affect traffic along our road, “said a property owner whose property is impacted by the zoning change.&nbsp;

Other topics of concern brought up by residents included a potential increase in crime, a potential increase in traffic, property taxes/property value, and more.&nbsp;

The hallways were filled for the meeting, the Zoom was capped off at 100 guests and the audio from Tuesday's meeting will be posted online at a later time. A reminder this voting changed this section of land from agriculture to commercial and could be used for commercial development in the future.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandhills Post&nbsp;Ogallala, Neb. - Community members and residents of Keith County gathered in person&nbsp;to voice their concerns about the rezoning of land, while others supported it. The meeting was also available online on Zoom. In a vote, the Ogallala city council voted 4-1 in favor of rezoning the land.&nbsp;&nbsp;The rezoning land on the agenda was a request to change zoning from A-1 Agriculture to C-4 Interstate Highway Business District, <a target="_blank" href="https://sandhillspost.com/posts/f14a2bbc-dc9d-45ee-b24d-4392ce4d1ae9">with the land located in section 7.</a> The land is located near Walmart on the south side of town. A Denver, Colorado man currently owns this section of land. The public hearing lasted around two and a half hours.&nbsp;Public Hearing&nbsp;A big chunk of time during the meeting was used for the public hearing. Supporters for the change and non-supporters had roughly ten minutes to speak. In total, around 27 different individuals stepped up to the podium.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary Wilson with the Keith County Area Development spoke on how this area would benefit the community with job creation included. "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the commercial hospitality of gaming sectors can create approximately 1.8 million jobs nationwide, by transforming this property into commercial, we can expect to generate hundreds of local jobs," said Wilson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many of the supporters for the rezoning change brought up topics like more money being brought into the community, more jobs being created, the casino bringing in more tourism, and more.&nbsp;During Tuesday night's meeting, one of the residents who spoke against the rezoning change currently lives in the impacted area and his concerns along with his neighbors. "Our homes are the ones that will be directly affected by any proposed zoning changes and speaking with those neighbors a lot of them have the same questions.... Their questions were how this affect my property value, how does it affect my property taxes, how does it affect traffic along our road, “said a property owner whose property is impacted by the zoning change.&nbsp;Other topics of concern brought up by residents included a potential increase in crime, a potential increase in traffic, property taxes/property value, and more.&nbsp;The hallways were filled for the meeting, the Zoom was capped off at 100 guests and the audio from Tuesday's meeting will be posted online at a later time. A reminder this voting changed this section of land from agriculture to commercial and could be used for commercial development in the future.&nbsp;

Ogallala City Council votes 4-1 to approve rezoning land

Nebraska Department of Transportation

 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Nov. 4 on the bridge project located west of McCook and east of Perry Grain on US-6. The work will start on the bridge located at reference post 82.59 on US-6, one mile west of McCook. Work on the bridge located at reference post81.21 on US-6, two miles west of McCook, is anticipated to start early spring of 2025, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Simons Contractors Inc. of North Platte is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge reconstruction, box culvert construction, grading, concrete paving, earth shoulder construction, and seeding. Traffic will be maintained with lane restrictions, temporary traffic signals for bridge work, and flaggers with a pilot car. Traffic will be reduced to one 13-foot-wide lane to cross the bridge during construction. A width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is July 2025.

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

Nebraska Department of Transportation (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Nov. 4 on the bridge project located west of McCook and east of Perry Grain on US-6. The work will start on the bridge located at reference post 82.59 on US-6, one mile west of McCook. Work on the bridge located at reference post81.21 on US-6, two miles west of McCook, is anticipated to start early spring of 2025, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.Simons Contractors Inc. of North Platte is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge reconstruction, box culvert construction, grading, concrete paving, earth shoulder construction, and seeding. Traffic will be maintained with lane restrictions, temporary traffic signals for bridge work, and flaggers with a pilot car. Traffic will be reduced to one 13-foot-wide lane to cross the bridge during construction. A width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is July 2025.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Work will begin on US-6, McCook West Bridges project

Open Plains Transit (OPT) is pleased to announce it has been approved for funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Highly Rural Transportation Grants Program.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) is a grant-based program that assists Veterans in highly rural areas with travel to VA or VA-authorized healthcare facilities. This program provides grant funding to Veteran Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies to&nbsp;

provide transportation services in eligible counties. HRTG provides transportation programs in counties with fewer than seven people per square mile. There is no cost to participate in the program for Veterans who live in an area where HRTG is available.&nbsp;

OPT will be the Nebraska Coordinator for all thirty-nine eligible counties within Nebraska. “OPT’s goal for this program is simple,” states Jonnie Kusek, Director of Transportation, for the Alliance, NE based operation. “Access to healthcare is for all, that includes our Veterans. It is something we have been dedicated to for years. We see what happens to people in the most remote, rural and frontier areas of our state if they are unable to connect with healthcare needs.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

OPT Director Kusek and Prairie Hills Transit (Spearfish, SD) Executive Director Barb Cline have signed a memorandum of agreement that will run through September 30, 2025. Prairie Hills Transit has been providing veteran transportation for counties in South Dakota and Wyoming for several years. Cline emphasizes that Prairie Hills Transit is committed to providing exceptional service to our veterans. She expresses her pride in the partnership with OPT and looks forward to the positive impact this collaboration will have on the veteran community.&nbsp;

With the expansion of transportation services, OPT and Prairie Hills Transit are set to significantly impact the lives of Highly Rural Veterans. Approximately 35.3% of enrolled Veterans live in rural and highly rural areas, facing challenges in accessing the quality medical care they deserve. Distance and transportation are often cited as the most common obstacles.&nbsp;

Kusek says it will not be easy during the short, one-year grant cycle to start a new program, but she is no stranger to challenging work. Kusek has built an intercity bus system throughout western portions of Nebraska, which expands into South Dakota and Wyoming and connects with other transportation providers, offers direct local services in four of Nebraska’s largest counties, and is an NHHS non-emergency medical transportation provider to fifteen Nebraska counties, all of which results in some level of transportation service to over fifty Nebraska communities, including transportation services to the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota. She gives praise to having an effective team in various locations, aid, and support from other Nebraska Public Transportation agencies, and backing from the Nebraska Department of Transportation.&nbsp;

OPT is currently building the OPT Veterans Frontier Health Connection Team with support from the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA). Kusek would like to see the team be comprised of members from NDVA, County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), veteran service organizations, Nebraska Public Transit Providers, veterans, and volunteers, all of whom will bring transportation solutions and action items to the table.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There will be mileage reimbursement for loaded and unloaded miles (above the Federal rate for CVSO, volunteers vetted and working through their local CVSO and Public Transit Agencies) paid monthly, which can be retained by an organization or individual, or donated to your CVSO. Medical appointments do not have to be at a VA facility, but appointments will be assessed for prior approval. Drivers are not limited to transporting Veterans from just their own counties, and Director Kusek asks that we look at the larger need of assisting Veterans in surrounding counties as well. More information will be located on the OPT website, <a href="http://www.optne.com/" target="_blank">www.optne.com</a>, as it becomes available, or interested agencies can contact Director Kusek for more information.&nbsp;

The Nebraska OPT Veterans Transportation Program has begun with a soft start and is scheduled to officially begin October 28, 2024.&nbsp;

Please call 833-678-8387 (833-OPT-VETS):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Open Plains Transit is a division of Senior Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization, based in Alliance, NE.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jonnie KusekOpen Plains Transit (OPT) is pleased to announce it has been approved for funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Highly Rural Transportation Grants Program.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) is a grant-based program that assists Veterans in highly rural areas with travel to VA or VA-authorized healthcare facilities. This program provides grant funding to Veteran Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies to&nbsp;provide transportation services in eligible counties. HRTG provides transportation programs in counties with fewer than seven people per square mile. There is no cost to participate in the program for Veterans who live in an area where HRTG is available.&nbsp;OPT will be the Nebraska Coordinator for all thirty-nine eligible counties within Nebraska. “OPT’s goal for this program is simple,” states Jonnie Kusek, Director of Transportation, for the Alliance, NE based operation. “Access to healthcare is for all, that includes our Veterans. It is something we have been dedicated to for years. We see what happens to people in the most remote, rural and frontier areas of our state if they are unable to connect with healthcare needs.”&nbsp;&nbsp;OPT Director Kusek and Prairie Hills Transit (Spearfish, SD) Executive Director Barb Cline have signed a memorandum of agreement that will run through September 30, 2025. Prairie Hills Transit has been providing veteran transportation for counties in South Dakota and Wyoming for several years. Cline emphasizes that Prairie Hills Transit is committed to providing exceptional service to our veterans. She expresses her pride in the partnership with OPT and looks forward to the positive impact this collaboration will have on the veteran community.&nbsp;With the expansion of transportation services, OPT and Prairie Hills Transit are set to significantly impact the lives of Highly Rural Veterans. Approximately 35.3% of enrolled Veterans live in rural and highly rural areas, facing challenges in accessing the quality medical care they deserve. Distance and transportation are often cited as the most common obstacles.&nbsp;Kusek says it will not be easy during the short, one-year grant cycle to start a new program, but she is no stranger to challenging work. Kusek has built an intercity bus system throughout western portions of Nebraska, which expands into South Dakota and Wyoming and connects with other transportation providers, offers direct local services in four of Nebraska’s largest counties, and is an NHHS non-emergency medical transportation provider to fifteen Nebraska counties, all of which results in some level of transportation service to over fifty Nebraska communities, including transportation services to the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota. She gives praise to having an effective team in various locations, aid, and support from other Nebraska Public Transportation agencies, and backing from the Nebraska Department of Transportation.&nbsp;OPT is currently building the OPT Veterans Frontier Health Connection Team with support from the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA). Kusek would like to see the team be comprised of members from NDVA, County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), veteran service organizations, Nebraska Public Transit Providers, veterans, and volunteers, all of whom will bring transportation solutions and action items to the table.&nbsp;&nbsp;There will be mileage reimbursement for loaded and unloaded miles (above the Federal rate for CVSO, volunteers vetted and working through their local CVSO and Public Transit Agencies) paid monthly, which can be retained by an organization or individual, or donated to your CVSO. Medical appointments do not have to be at a VA facility, but appointments will be assessed for prior approval. Drivers are not limited to transporting Veterans from just their own counties, and Director Kusek asks that we look at the larger need of assisting Veterans in surrounding counties as well. More information will be located on the OPT website, <a href="http://www.optne.com/" target="_blank">www.optne.com</a>, as it becomes available, or interested agencies can contact Director Kusek for more information.&nbsp;The Nebraska OPT Veterans Transportation Program has begun with a soft start and is scheduled to officially begin October 28, 2024.&nbsp;Please call 833-678-8387 (833-OPT-VETS):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>All passengers must be pre-registered. OPT encourages all Veterans in eligible counties to call now and pre-register long before they ever need transportation services. Please know your emergency contact information, when calling and the last four digits of your Veteran’s I.D. Number.&nbsp;</li>
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 <li>Please allow as much advance notice as possible for transportation requests. Requests may be made up to 90 days in advance and at least 2 weeks advance notice is recommended.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Open Plains Transit is a division of Senior Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization, based in Alliance, NE.&nbsp;

Open Plains Transit Receives Veterans Transportation Funding for Thirty-Nine Eligible Nebraska Counties 

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The Hot Sheets: October 23rd, 2024

Nancy Sedlacek, of Broken Bow, receives the keys to the 2024 North Platte Community College raffle car Monday afternoon in Broken Bow. Sedlacek won the drawing for the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in September.

The Trans Am is the 19th raffle vehicle produced by the college’s Transportation Division. It was restored by students in the Automotive Technology and Auto Body Technology programs.

A total of 6,307 tickets were sold this year. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for students in the college’s transportation programs and to help offset the cost of producing the next raffle car project.

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 </figure>MPCCNancy Sedlacek, of Broken Bow, receives the keys to the 2024 North Platte Community College raffle car Monday afternoon in Broken Bow. Sedlacek won the drawing for the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am in September.The Trans Am is the 19th raffle vehicle produced by the college’s Transportation Division. It was restored by students in the Automotive Technology and Auto Body Technology programs.A total of 6,307 tickets were sold this year. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for students in the college’s transportation programs and to help offset the cost of producing the next raffle car project.

Winner of the NPCC raffle car received keys on Monday in Broken Bow

&nbsp;Ogallala, Neb. - The Ogallala City Council is hosting their meeting today, October 22nd.&nbsp;A public hearing and recommendations from committees and boards will highlight tonight's agenda which features a rezoning change for a potential new casino. Tonight's meeting is set to start at 7:00pm. See rest of agenda below:

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Land Rezoning for Potential New Casino in Ogallala Highlights Tonight's Agenda (10/22), rest of agenda attached

CURTIS, NEB. –– The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) will host the&nbsp; inaugural Precision Agriculture Conference on November 21 at 9 a.m. at the Ag Industry&nbsp; Education Center on NCTA’s campus.&nbsp;

The conference encourages all students, educators, professionals, and producers to attend to&nbsp; discover the latest farming practices through innovative technology and sustainable solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Registration for the conference includes a $50 registration fee. Students interested in the event can receive a discount by contacting NCTA faculty.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Those in attendance will learn the importance of data-driven decisions in farming and have the&nbsp; opportunity to learn from industry experts, researchers, and practitioners about how precision&nbsp; agriculture can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve crop yields while fostering&nbsp; stronger agricultural communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The conference will feature keynote speakers, Dr. Mitch Stephenson and Dr. Abia Katimbo, who&nbsp; will speak on their respective research and knowledge. Dr. Stephenson will discuss the&nbsp; integration of cattle and GIS technology while Dr. Katimbo will explain innovative irrigation&nbsp; management practices. Other presentations will cover agricultural conservation planning, remote&nbsp; sensing, and the use of drones in modern farming.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Conference participants will also gain access to a six-month membership with the Nebraska GIS&nbsp; and LIS Association, which will provide valuable networking opportunities with GIS&nbsp; professionals statewide.&nbsp;

In conjunction with the conference, an ArcPro and Data Migration Workshop will be offered on&nbsp; the same day as the conference. To register for the workshop, please contact&nbsp; casey.dunngossin@nebraska.gov.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A complimentary lunch sponsored by Invest Nebraska will be provided and include local stories&nbsp; highlighting successful agricultural practices in the region.&nbsp;

The conference is made possible by the collaboration of the Nebraska College of Technical&nbsp; Agriculture, the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, the Nebraska GIS and&nbsp; LIS Association, and the Nebraska GIS Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To register for this event, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-precision-agriculture conference-registration-1007881389367.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kelly BrunsCURTIS, NEB. –– The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) will host the&nbsp; inaugural Precision Agriculture Conference on November 21 at 9 a.m. at the Ag Industry&nbsp; Education Center on NCTA’s campus.&nbsp;The conference encourages all students, educators, professionals, and producers to attend to&nbsp; discover the latest farming practices through innovative technology and sustainable solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Registration for the conference includes a $50 registration fee. Students interested in the event can receive a discount by contacting NCTA faculty.&nbsp;&nbsp;Those in attendance will learn the importance of data-driven decisions in farming and have the&nbsp; opportunity to learn from industry experts, researchers, and practitioners about how precision&nbsp; agriculture can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve crop yields while fostering&nbsp; stronger agricultural communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;The conference will feature keynote speakers, Dr. Mitch Stephenson and Dr. Abia Katimbo, who&nbsp; will speak on their respective research and knowledge. Dr. Stephenson will discuss the&nbsp; integration of cattle and GIS technology while Dr. Katimbo will explain innovative irrigation&nbsp; management practices. Other presentations will cover agricultural conservation planning, remote&nbsp; sensing, and the use of drones in modern farming.&nbsp;&nbsp;Conference participants will also gain access to a six-month membership with the Nebraska GIS&nbsp; and LIS Association, which will provide valuable networking opportunities with GIS&nbsp; professionals statewide.&nbsp;In conjunction with the conference, an ArcPro and Data Migration Workshop will be offered on&nbsp; the same day as the conference. To register for the workshop, please contact&nbsp; casey.dunngossin@nebraska.gov.&nbsp;&nbsp;A complimentary lunch sponsored by Invest Nebraska will be provided and include local stories&nbsp; highlighting successful agricultural practices in the region.&nbsp;The conference is made possible by the collaboration of the Nebraska College of Technical&nbsp; Agriculture, the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, the Nebraska GIS and&nbsp; LIS Association, and the Nebraska GIS Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;To register for this event, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-precision-agriculture conference-registration-1007881389367.&nbsp;&nbsp;

NCTA to host inaugural precision ag conference 

North Platte, Neb. - Patients at the Callahan Cancer Center at Great Plains Health received goodie bags filled with donated items. Eagle Media along with clients donated the items, including the bag, water, candy and more. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in 2024, more than 350,000 have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer can result in a 99% survival rate.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte, Neb. - Patients at the Callahan Cancer Center at Great Plains Health received goodie bags filled with donated items. Eagle Media along with clients donated the items, including the bag, water, candy and more. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in 2024, more than 350,000 have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer can result in a 99% survival rate.&nbsp;

Patients at the Callahan Cancer Center at Great Plains Health receive goodie bags

North Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health is proud to announce that Danielle&nbsp; "Dani" Smith, MSN, RN, has been named one of the 2024 Nebraska Nurses 40 Under 40. This&nbsp; prestigious recognition was presented at the Nebraska Nurses Association Annual Convention&nbsp; held at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney on October 4, 2024.&nbsp;

The 40 Under 40 program, jointly organized by the Nebraska Organization of Nursing&nbsp; Leadership (NONL) and the Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA), recognizes 40 nurses under&nbsp; the age of 40 who are currently licensed as RNs or LPNs across the state of Nebraska.&nbsp;

Tina Pate, Chief Nursing Officer at Great Plains Health, shared her thoughts on the&nbsp; achievement: "Watching Dani grow in her career has been incredibly rewarding. Her passion&nbsp; for patient care is infectious, and she has this amazing ability to connect with both patients and&nbsp; colleagues. Dani's not just a talented nurse; she's a natural leader who inspires those around&nbsp; her. This recognition is well-deserved, and I couldn't be prouder of her."&nbsp;

Upon receiving the award, Dani Smith expressed her gratitude: "Nursing isn't just a job for me.&nbsp; Every day, I have the privilege of making a difference in people's lives, and that's what drives&nbsp; me. This award is an honor, but the real reward is the incredible team I work with at Great&nbsp; Plains Health and the trust my staff place in me to guide them to provide the best care to our&nbsp; patients. They push me to be better every day."&nbsp;

The 40 Under 40 program highlights nurses who significantly contribute to leadership within&nbsp; the nursing profession through various avenues, including clinical practice, education and&nbsp; teaching, administrative leadership, research, writing/publishing, policy involvement, and&nbsp; healthcare innovation.&nbsp;

Kim Houtwed, NNA Executive Director, explained the spirit behind the recognition: "When we&nbsp; look at these young nurses, we see the future of healthcare in Nebraska. They're not just&nbsp; providing excellent care; they're reimagining what nursing can be. Whether it's a nurse&nbsp; developing a new patient education program or another advocating for policy changes, these&nbsp; 40 Under 40 honorees are shaping the future of our profession."&nbsp;

Great Plains Health congratulates Dani on this well-deserved recognition and her continued&nbsp; commitment to excellence in nursing.&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;

Annually beginning in May-June, the NONL and NNA accepts nominations to begin its search&nbsp; for 40 Under 40 candidates. During the next three months, the two associations’ review&nbsp; committee evaluate blinded nominations and look for nurses who represent the next&nbsp; generation of nursing leaders. The honorees are then recognized in October at the NNA&nbsp; Annual Convention Awards Breakfast.

Great Plains HealthNorth Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health is proud to announce that Danielle&nbsp; "Dani" Smith, MSN, RN, has been named one of the 2024 Nebraska Nurses 40 Under 40. This&nbsp; prestigious recognition was presented at the Nebraska Nurses Association Annual Convention&nbsp; held at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney on October 4, 2024.&nbsp;The 40 Under 40 program, jointly organized by the Nebraska Organization of Nursing&nbsp; Leadership (NONL) and the Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA), recognizes 40 nurses under&nbsp; the age of 40 who are currently licensed as RNs or LPNs across the state of Nebraska.&nbsp;Tina Pate, Chief Nursing Officer at Great Plains Health, shared her thoughts on the&nbsp; achievement: "Watching Dani grow in her career has been incredibly rewarding. Her passion&nbsp; for patient care is infectious, and she has this amazing ability to connect with both patients and&nbsp; colleagues. Dani's not just a talented nurse; she's a natural leader who inspires those around&nbsp; her. This recognition is well-deserved, and I couldn't be prouder of her."&nbsp;Upon receiving the award, Dani Smith expressed her gratitude: "Nursing isn't just a job for me.&nbsp; Every day, I have the privilege of making a difference in people's lives, and that's what drives&nbsp; me. This award is an honor, but the real reward is the incredible team I work with at Great&nbsp; Plains Health and the trust my staff place in me to guide them to provide the best care to our&nbsp; patients. They push me to be better every day."&nbsp;The 40 Under 40 program highlights nurses who significantly contribute to leadership within&nbsp; the nursing profession through various avenues, including clinical practice, education and&nbsp; teaching, administrative leadership, research, writing/publishing, policy involvement, and&nbsp; healthcare innovation.&nbsp;Kim Houtwed, NNA Executive Director, explained the spirit behind the recognition: "When we&nbsp; look at these young nurses, we see the future of healthcare in Nebraska. They're not just&nbsp; providing excellent care; they're reimagining what nursing can be. Whether it's a nurse&nbsp; developing a new patient education program or another advocating for policy changes, these&nbsp; 40 Under 40 honorees are shaping the future of our profession."&nbsp;Great Plains Health congratulates Dani on this well-deserved recognition and her continued&nbsp; commitment to excellence in nursing.&nbsp;About Great Plains Health&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 40 Under 40&nbsp;Annually beginning in May-June, the NONL and NNA accepts nominations to begin its search&nbsp; for 40 Under 40 candidates. During the next three months, the two associations’ review&nbsp; committee evaluate blinded nominations and look for nurses who represent the next&nbsp; generation of nursing leaders. The honorees are then recognized in October at the NNA&nbsp; Annual Convention Awards Breakfast.

Great Plains Health Nurse Danielle Smith Recognized in 2024 Nebraska Nurses 40  Under 40

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The Hot Sheets: October 22nd, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. - The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an Order (<a href="https://www.nebraska.gov/psc/orders/state911/2024-10-16%20911-078%20DC-104%20C-5596%20Order%20Dismissing%20Complaint.pdf" target="_blank">911-078/DC-104/C-5596</a>) approving a stipulated agreement with Windstream and dismissing the department complaint against the telecommunication carrier concerning three separate 911outages/disruptions.

“Through this agreement Windstream has committed to improving public safety communications by investing more than one million dollars into its network reliability and diversity, ”said Commission Chair Dan Watermeier. “ The agreement provides for civil penalties if Windstream does not complete the agreed upon enhancements and improvements by the end of 2025.”

The agreement includes a 911 Remediation Plan, in which Windstream has agreed, among other improvements to:

The stipulated agreement follows an investigation involving three separate Windstream service disruptions which occurred on September 2 &amp; 3, November 28, 2023, and January 13, 2024.As part of its investigation the Commission conducted data requests, held a public hearing, and sought analysis from outside experts on network infrastructure specifically in the area of 911network requirements. As a result of the investigation a complaint was filed by the State 911department. The department complaint resulted in the stipulated agreement and the remediation plan approved by the Commission.

Commissioner Watermeier said, “The Commission and the public demand accountability from our telecommunications carriers. While we appreciate Windstream’s willingness to work with us, we will continue to monitor the company’s progress to confirm that it is complying with the agreement.”

With the Order dismissing the complaint and approving the stipulated agreement, a hearing will not be held. A copy of the Order as well as the Remediation Plan can be found on the PSCwebsite at &lt;<a href="https://psc.nebraska.gov/state-911/windstream-911-outage-investigation" target="_blank">https://psc.nebraska.gov/state-911/windstream-911-outage-investigation</a>&nbsp;&gt;

Deb CollinsLincoln, Neb. - The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an Order (<a href="https://www.nebraska.gov/psc/orders/state911/2024-10-16%20911-078%20DC-104%20C-5596%20Order%20Dismissing%20Complaint.pdf" target="_blank">911-078/DC-104/C-5596</a>) approving a stipulated agreement with Windstream and dismissing the department complaint against the telecommunication carrier concerning three separate 911outages/disruptions.“Through this agreement Windstream has committed to improving public safety communications by investing more than one million dollars into its network reliability and diversity, ”said Commission Chair Dan Watermeier. “ The agreement provides for civil penalties if Windstream does not complete the agreed upon enhancements and improvements by the end of 2025.”The agreement includes a 911 Remediation Plan, in which Windstream has agreed, among other improvements to:<ul>
 <li>Enhance its back up systems to address power outages.</li>
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 <li>Provide an additional layer of reliability and protection against outages by adding a new network path. This additional path creates three separate network paths for traffic into and out of Nebraska. This third path has the capacity to carry all of Windstream’s traffic in Nebraska should the other two paths go down and repairs need to be made.</li>
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 <li>Engage a third-party auditor to complete a system reliability and engineering review ofits Nebraska network.</li>
 </ul>The stipulated agreement follows an investigation involving three separate Windstream service disruptions which occurred on September 2 &amp; 3, November 28, 2023, and January 13, 2024.As part of its investigation the Commission conducted data requests, held a public hearing, and sought analysis from outside experts on network infrastructure specifically in the area of 911network requirements. As a result of the investigation a complaint was filed by the State 911department. The department complaint resulted in the stipulated agreement and the remediation plan approved by the Commission.Commissioner Watermeier said, “The Commission and the public demand accountability from our telecommunications carriers. While we appreciate Windstream’s willingness to work with us, we will continue to monitor the company’s progress to confirm that it is complying with the agreement.”With the Order dismissing the complaint and approving the stipulated agreement, a hearing will not be held. A copy of the Order as well as the Remediation Plan can be found on the PSCwebsite at &lt;<a href="https://psc.nebraska.gov/state-911/windstream-911-outage-investigation" target="_blank">https://psc.nebraska.gov/state-911/windstream-911-outage-investigation</a>&nbsp;&gt;

PSC Resolves Complaint, Approves Remediation Plan for Windstream

NORTH PLATTE, NEB.–– A series of three workshops focused on managing agricultural family living expenses will be presented on at noon Central time in North Platte during Ag Smart Money week, Nov. 4-8, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Lincoln-Logan-McPherson Counties, 348 W. State Farm Road. 

Ag Smart Money Week, presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension, includes daily webinars and workshops focusing on budgeting, cost of production, debt management, leasing considerations and more. 

They will highlight tools, resources and information to help farmers and ranchers better manage financial risk to improve their business.

The three hybrid events that are part of the Family Living Expenses series offered in person in North Platte are:

• Nov. 4 at noon CT: Budgeting Family Living into Cost of Production (hybrid event)

• Nov. 6 at noon CT: Savings and Investments for Farm and Ranch Wellbeing (hybrid 

• Nov. 8 at noon CT: Navigating Debt — Strategies for Farms and Ranches (hybrid event)

Extension personnel will be on hand to answer questions and assist attendees in understanding the information presented.&nbsp;

The workshops are free to attend. Registration and more information about Ag Smart Money week can be found at https://cap.unl.edu/smartmoney.

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 </figure>Karlie GerlachNORTH PLATTE, NEB.–– A series of three workshops focused on managing agricultural family living expenses will be presented on at noon Central time in North Platte during Ag Smart Money week, Nov. 4-8, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Lincoln-Logan-McPherson Counties, 348 W. State Farm Road. Ag Smart Money Week, presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension, includes daily webinars and workshops focusing on budgeting, cost of production, debt management, leasing considerations and more. They will highlight tools, resources and information to help farmers and ranchers better manage financial risk to improve their business.The three hybrid events that are part of the Family Living Expenses series offered in person in North Platte are:• Nov. 4 at noon CT: Budgeting Family Living into Cost of Production (hybrid event)• Nov. 6 at noon CT: Savings and Investments for Farm and Ranch Wellbeing (hybrid event)• Nov. 8 at noon CT: Navigating Debt — Strategies for Farms and Ranches (hybrid event)Extension personnel will be on hand to answer questions and assist attendees in understanding the information presented.&nbsp;The workshops are free to attend. Registration and more information about Ag Smart Money week can be found at https://cap.unl.edu/smartmoney.

North Platte hosting financial workshops for ag producers during Extension’s Ag Smart Money Week

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The Hot Sheets: October 21st, 2024

JEREMY MARTIN OTZEL, 37, NORTH PLATTE AND TIFFANY NICOLE PAXTON, 38, NORTH PLATTE

CHEVAS NATHANIEL SHAW, 32, GOTHENBURG, AND SARAH JO WOODHEAD, 28, NORTH PLATTE

GARY ALLEN KEENEY, 75 NORTH PLATTE AND AMBER LEANN SHERMAN, 54, NORTH PLATTE

JACOB LEE BEAR, 42, NORTH PLATTE AND TINAMARIA GUADALUPE FERNANDEZ, 42, NORTH PLATTE

JAMES IVAN HOWELL, 54, NORTH PLATTE, AND CATHERINE ILENE KOHLER, 47, NORTH PLATTE

ZANE ADRIAN MICKELSEN, 28, CURTIS AND SHYANNE BROOKE FOSTER, 29, CURTIS

MARCUS AARON BARRAZA, 26, NORTH PLATTE AND BRITTANI JEANE DALEY, 20, NORTH PLATTE

JEREMY MARTIN OTZEL, 37, NORTH PLATTE AND TIFFANY NICOLE PAXTON, 38, NORTH PLATTECHEVAS NATHANIEL SHAW, 32, GOTHENBURG, AND SARAH JO WOODHEAD, 28, NORTH PLATTEGARY ALLEN KEENEY, 75 NORTH PLATTE AND AMBER LEANN SHERMAN, 54, NORTH PLATTEJACOB LEE BEAR, 42, NORTH PLATTE AND TINAMARIA GUADALUPE FERNANDEZ, 42, NORTH PLATTEJAMES IVAN HOWELL, 54, NORTH PLATTE, AND CATHERINE ILENE KOHLER, 47, NORTH PLATTEZANE ADRIAN MICKELSEN, 28, CURTIS AND SHYANNE BROOKE FOSTER, 29, CURTISMARCUS AARON BARRAZA, 26, NORTH PLATTE AND BRITTANI JEANE DALEY, 20, NORTH PLATTE

Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of October 14th)

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729428282385.jpeg" alt="Ronald Dennis Jr - Assault-Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Driving Under Influence Liquor .15+, Refusal To Submit Breath/Chem Test" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729428325286.jpeg" alt="Chloe Kreber - Driving Under Influence Liquor Over .15, Hit And Run" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729428344784.jpeg" alt="Jacob Vasquez - Disturbing The Peace" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729428362149.jpeg" alt="Marc Cifuents Jr - Assault-3rd Degree Mutual Consent, Disorderly Conduct" />
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The Hot Sheets: October 20th, 2024

(North Platte, Neb.) — US-26, from reference post 149+76 to reference post 149+96, will be transitioned into two-lane, two-way traffic on the northbound lanes with a single lane in each direction on Oct. 22. Southbound traffic will utilize a median crossover at reference post 149+96, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

JJK of Ceresco is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge repair on the southbound bridge over UPRR. Traffic will be maintained with lane dividers. An 11-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Dec. 2024.

The purpose of this project is to preserve the transportation asset, improve the reliability of the transportation system and perpetuate the mobility of the traveling public.

Nebraska Department of Transportation(North Platte, Neb.) — US-26, from reference post 149+76 to reference post 149+96, will be transitioned into two-lane, two-way traffic on the northbound lanes with a single lane in each direction on Oct. 22. Southbound traffic will utilize a median crossover at reference post 149+96, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.JJK of Ceresco is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge repair on the southbound bridge over UPRR. Traffic will be maintained with lane dividers. An 11-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Dec. 2024.The purpose of this project is to preserve the transportation asset, improve the reliability of the transportation system and perpetuate the mobility of the traveling public.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Work continues on US-26 in Ogallala beginning Tuesday

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729342489756.jpeg" alt="Matthew Tech - Carrying Concealed Weapon by a Prohibited Person, Possession Of Deadly Weapon, No Proof Of Insurance, Driving Under Influence - Drugs, Possession of Controlled Substance-Sch 1,2,3" />
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The Hot Sheets: October 19th, 2024

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Eddie L. Houpt, age 60, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for one count of distribution of 5 grams or more of actual methamphetamine. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Houpt to a total of 100 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Houpt’s release from prison, he will begin a 4-year term of supervised release.

On June 12, 2022, a Confidential Informant (“CI”) set up a controlled buy from Houpt.&nbsp; Law enforcement provided the CI with $1,300 to purchase two ounces of meth from Houpt.&nbsp; Houpt picked the CI up and drove around for a little while before dropping the CI off.&nbsp; During the drive, the CI provided Houpt the money and Houpt gave the CI a container which had two baggies containing a white crystalline substance.&nbsp; The State Crime Lab confirmed the substance to be 42.68 grams of a meth mixture containing at least 40 grams of actual meth.

This case was investigated by the Tri-City Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT). TRIDENT is a task force with law enforcement personnel from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Grand Island Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Hastings Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Kearney Police Department, and the Nebraska State Patrol.

United States Attorney's OfficeUnited States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Eddie L. Houpt, age 60, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for one count of distribution of 5 grams or more of actual methamphetamine. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Houpt to a total of 100 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Houpt’s release from prison, he will begin a 4-year term of supervised release.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729268959411.jpeg" alt="Eddie Houpt" />
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 </figure>On June 12, 2022, a Confidential Informant (“CI”) set up a controlled buy from Houpt.&nbsp; Law enforcement provided the CI with $1,300 to purchase two ounces of meth from Houpt.&nbsp; Houpt picked the CI up and drove around for a little while before dropping the CI off.&nbsp; During the drive, the CI provided Houpt the money and Houpt gave the CI a container which had two baggies containing a white crystalline substance.&nbsp; The State Crime Lab confirmed the substance to be 42.68 grams of a meth mixture containing at least 40 grams of actual meth.This case was investigated by the Tri-City Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT). TRIDENT is a task force with law enforcement personnel from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Grand Island Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Hastings Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Kearney Police Department, and the Nebraska State Patrol.

North Platte Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Distribution of Methamphetamine

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jamie M. Hopkins, age 36, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Hopkins to a total of 120 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Hopkin’s release from prison, she will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.

Between July 2022 and February 2023, Hopkins led an organization responsible for distributing meth and fentanyl in and around the North Platte area.&nbsp; The group was responsible for the distribution of pounds of meth.&nbsp; She and other coconspirators were subjects of multiple controlled buys, search warrants, and arrests.

Three controlled buys from Hopkins and co-defendant, Joey Romero, occurred in July of 2022.&nbsp; On July 7, 2022, a Confidential Informant (“CI”) purchased 6.2 grams of meth mixture from Hopkins and Romero.&nbsp; On July 13, 2022, the same CI purchased 28.4 grams of meth mixture from Romero in Hopkins’ car in a grocery store parking lot.&nbsp; On July 29, 2022, the CI purchased 26 grams of meth actual from Hopkins and Romero.

Two controlled buys from Hopkins and Romero occurred in August of 2022.&nbsp; On August 2, 2022, the CI purchased 26 grams of meth actual from Hopkins in a hotel room occupied by Hopkins and Romero.&nbsp; On August 17, 2022, the CI purchased 10 pills from Hopkins at her house.&nbsp; The pills later tested positive for meth and fentanyl.

On January 30, 2023, the CI purchased 36 grams of meth actual from Hopkins and a coconspirator at Hopkins’ residence.&nbsp; A search warrant was served on Hopkins’ house on February 7, 2023.&nbsp; During the search, law enforcement found multiple baggies of meth throughout the house, to include: the bedroom, Hopkins’ purse, and in a toilet of a bathroom.&nbsp; Law enforcement also found 2 bongs, 29 pills, owe notes, 3 scales, spoons with residue, 224 rounds of 9mm ammunition, a box of Winchester 380 ammunition with 23 rounds in it, and empty baggies in the home.&nbsp; The baggies of meth were tested by the State Patrol Crime Lab.&nbsp; The lab confirmed the samples contained 35.85 grams of a meth mixture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Romero pleaded guilty and is set for sentencing on December 12, 2024.

United States Attorney's OfficeUnited States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jamie M. Hopkins, age 36, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Hopkins to a total of 120 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Hopkin’s release from prison, she will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.Between July 2022 and February 2023, Hopkins led an organization responsible for distributing meth and fentanyl in and around the North Platte area.&nbsp; The group was responsible for the distribution of pounds of meth.&nbsp; She and other coconspirators were subjects of multiple controlled buys, search warrants, and arrests.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729261576155.jpeg" alt="Jamie M Hopkins" />
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 </figure>Three controlled buys from Hopkins and co-defendant, Joey Romero, occurred in July of 2022.&nbsp; On July 7, 2022, a Confidential Informant (“CI”) purchased 6.2 grams of meth mixture from Hopkins and Romero.&nbsp; On July 13, 2022, the same CI purchased 28.4 grams of meth mixture from Romero in Hopkins’ car in a grocery store parking lot.&nbsp; On July 29, 2022, the CI purchased 26 grams of meth actual from Hopkins and Romero.Two controlled buys from Hopkins and Romero occurred in August of 2022.&nbsp; On August 2, 2022, the CI purchased 26 grams of meth actual from Hopkins in a hotel room occupied by Hopkins and Romero.&nbsp; On August 17, 2022, the CI purchased 10 pills from Hopkins at her house.&nbsp; The pills later tested positive for meth and fentanyl.On January 30, 2023, the CI purchased 36 grams of meth actual from Hopkins and a coconspirator at Hopkins’ residence.&nbsp; A search warrant was served on Hopkins’ house on February 7, 2023.&nbsp; During the search, law enforcement found multiple baggies of meth throughout the house, to include: the bedroom, Hopkins’ purse, and in a toilet of a bathroom.&nbsp; Law enforcement also found 2 bongs, 29 pills, owe notes, 3 scales, spoons with residue, 224 rounds of 9mm ammunition, a box of Winchester 380 ammunition with 23 rounds in it, and empty baggies in the home.&nbsp; The baggies of meth were tested by the State Patrol Crime Lab.&nbsp; The lab confirmed the samples contained 35.85 grams of a meth mixture.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Romero pleaded guilty and is set for sentencing on December 12, 2024.This case was investigated by the Tri-City Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT). TRIDENT is a task force with law enforcement personnel from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Grand Island Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Hastings Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Kearney Police Department, and the Nebraska State Patrol.

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