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The Hot Sheets: July 2nd, 2024

&nbsp; The North Platte Police Department is participating in a Speed Enforcement Campaign funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), Highway Safety Office from July 5th through July 13th. 2022 National Highway Safety Administration statistics indicated that 12,251 people were killed in speeding related accidents. 

Consequences of excessive speed include: Greater potential for loss of vehicle control, Increased stopping distance, Increase in the severity of the crash &amp; reduced effectiveness of occupant protection equipment. The North Platte Police Department asks citizens to obey speed limits to ensure safe arrival at their destinations&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Police Department&nbsp; The North Platte Police Department is participating in a Speed Enforcement Campaign funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), Highway Safety Office from July 5th through July 13th. 2022 National Highway Safety Administration statistics indicated that 12,251 people were killed in speeding related accidents. Consequences of excessive speed include: Greater potential for loss of vehicle control, Increased stopping distance, Increase in the severity of the crash &amp; reduced effectiveness of occupant protection equipment. The North Platte Police Department asks citizens to obey speed limits to ensure safe arrival at their destinations&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Police to participate in a Speed Enforcement campaign from July 5th - July 13th

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department

Lincoln County - The Nebraska Land Days Celebration have come to an end, as has the special overtime enforcement conducted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. June11th&nbsp;through June 24th&nbsp;Deputies worked Overtime hours to enforce speed and alcohol compliance in Lincoln County.&nbsp;

Sheriff Deputies conducted 184 stops that resulted in 82 citations. 5 drivers were arrested for Driving Under the Influence with one of those drivers also facing additional charges of leaving the scene of an accident, procuring alcohol to a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and willful reckless driving. A second driver was also charged with obstruction and resisting arrest. 4 subjects were arrested for outstanding warrants. One arrest was made for Disturbing the Peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Additional citations were issued for the following:

Speeding 46, No Registration 20, No Operators License 10, Minor in Possession of Alcohol 6, Careless Driving 1, Disobeying Stop Light 2, No Proof of Ownership 4, Misuse of Learners Permit 1, Misuse of School Permit 1, Driving Under Suspension 1, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2, Possession of Marijuana 3, Open Container 2, Fictitious Plates 4,&nbsp; No Insurance 5, Driving Left of Center 3, Fail to Signal 1, No Helmet 1.

Deputies assisted 7 motorists during this time frame.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lincoln County Sheriff's DepartmentLincoln County - The Nebraska Land Days Celebration have come to an end, as has the special overtime enforcement conducted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. June11th&nbsp;through June 24th&nbsp;Deputies worked Overtime hours to enforce speed and alcohol compliance in Lincoln County.&nbsp;Sheriff Deputies conducted 184 stops that resulted in 82 citations. 5 drivers were arrested for Driving Under the Influence with one of those drivers also facing additional charges of leaving the scene of an accident, procuring alcohol to a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and willful reckless driving. A second driver was also charged with obstruction and resisting arrest. 4 subjects were arrested for outstanding warrants. One arrest was made for Disturbing the Peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional citations were issued for the following:Speeding 46, No Registration 20, No Operators License 10, Minor in Possession of Alcohol 6, Careless Driving 1, Disobeying Stop Light 2, No Proof of Ownership 4, Misuse of Learners Permit 1, Misuse of School Permit 1, Driving Under Suspension 1, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2, Possession of Marijuana 3, Open Container 2, Fictitious Plates 4,&nbsp; No Insurance 5, Driving Left of Center 3, Fail to Signal 1, No Helmet 1.Deputies assisted 7 motorists during this time frame.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lincoln County Sheriff releases statistics from special overtime grant

Richardson, Texas — Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving&nbsp; the voices of people with Parkinson’s, named Great Plains Health a 2024 SPEAK OUT! Grant&nbsp; Program recipient.&nbsp;

Grant recipients include hospitals, universities, private practices, and other organizations&nbsp; providing speech therapy across the United States and abroad. Each Clinical Education grant&nbsp; recipient receives training for their speech-language pathologists and students, SPEAK OUT!&nbsp; eLibrary access, and the opportunity for SPEAK OUT! workbooks and other materials.&nbsp;

The SPEAK OUT! Grant Program honors the late Daniel R. Boone, Ph.D., a world-renowned&nbsp; speech-language pathologist who recognized in the 1950s that individuals with Parkinson's&nbsp; could improve their communication by “speaking with intent." Based on Boone’s teachings and&nbsp; developed by Parkinson Voice Project, the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program is a highly effective,&nbsp; comprehensive program that helps people with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders&nbsp; regain and retain their speech and swallowing. By combining individual and group SPEAK OUT!&nbsp; Therapy with ongoing patient and family education, people with Parkinson’s learn to transition&nbsp; speech from an automatic function to an intentional act.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Up to 90% of people with Parkinson’s are at risk of losing their ability to speak. In addition,&nbsp; swallowing complications account for 70% of the mortality rate in this patient population. Our&nbsp; vision at Parkinson Voice Project is to make quality speech therapy accessible to people with&nbsp; Parkinson’s worldwide,” said Samantha Elandary, Parkinson Voice Project’s Founder and Chief&nbsp; Executive Officer.&nbsp;

As a 2024 SPEAK OUT! Grant Program recipient, Great Plains Health is committed to offering&nbsp; Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program to help people with Parkinson’s and&nbsp; related neurological disorders in their community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

About Parkinson Voice Project Parkinson Voice Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization&nbsp; solely dedicated to improving speech and communication in individuals with Parkinson’s. The&nbsp; organization is headquartered in Richardson, Texas and has trained more than 10,000 clinicians&nbsp; in more than 40 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, France,&nbsp; Ghana, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Israel, Greece, Lebanon, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan,&nbsp; Slovakia, Slovenia, Thailand, South Africa, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and the&nbsp; United Kingdom. For information, visit: https://www.ParkinsonVoiceProject.org&nbsp;

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 </figure>Great Plains HealthRichardson, Texas — Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving&nbsp; the voices of people with Parkinson’s, named Great Plains Health a 2024 SPEAK OUT! Grant&nbsp; Program recipient.&nbsp;Grant recipients include hospitals, universities, private practices, and other organizations&nbsp; providing speech therapy across the United States and abroad. Each Clinical Education grant&nbsp; recipient receives training for their speech-language pathologists and students, SPEAK OUT!&nbsp; eLibrary access, and the opportunity for SPEAK OUT! workbooks and other materials.&nbsp;The SPEAK OUT! Grant Program honors the late Daniel R. Boone, Ph.D., a world-renowned&nbsp; speech-language pathologist who recognized in the 1950s that individuals with Parkinson's&nbsp; could improve their communication by “speaking with intent." Based on Boone’s teachings and&nbsp; developed by Parkinson Voice Project, the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program is a highly effective,&nbsp; comprehensive program that helps people with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders&nbsp; regain and retain their speech and swallowing. By combining individual and group SPEAK OUT!&nbsp; Therapy with ongoing patient and family education, people with Parkinson’s learn to transition&nbsp; speech from an automatic function to an intentional act.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Up to 90% of people with Parkinson’s are at risk of losing their ability to speak. In addition,&nbsp; swallowing complications account for 70% of the mortality rate in this patient population. Our&nbsp; vision at Parkinson Voice Project is to make quality speech therapy accessible to people with&nbsp; Parkinson’s worldwide,” said Samantha Elandary, Parkinson Voice Project’s Founder and Chief&nbsp; Executive Officer.&nbsp;As a 2024 SPEAK OUT! Grant Program recipient, Great Plains Health is committed to offering&nbsp; Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program to help people with Parkinson’s and&nbsp; related neurological disorders in their community.&nbsp;&nbsp;About Parkinson Voice Project Parkinson Voice Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization&nbsp; solely dedicated to improving speech and communication in individuals with Parkinson’s. The&nbsp; organization is headquartered in Richardson, Texas and has trained more than 10,000 clinicians&nbsp; in more than 40 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, France,&nbsp; Ghana, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Israel, Greece, Lebanon, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan,&nbsp; Slovakia, Slovenia, Thailand, South Africa, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and the&nbsp; United Kingdom. For information, visit: https://www.ParkinsonVoiceProject.org&nbsp;

Parkinson Voice Project® Awards 2024 SPEAK OUT!® Clinical Education Grant to Great  Plains Health

(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a Colorado man following a pursuit and search near Brady.

The incident began at approximately 1:00 p.m. Saturday, when the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Interstate 80 near Hershey. A witness reported that the driver of the vehicle was running away from the scene toward the Interstate Lakes area.

The man was then seen breaking into and stealing a pickup with a camper attached. He then ran over the owner of the pickup as he fled in the stolen vehicle. The owner of the pickup sustained serious, but what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Lincoln County deputies began a pursuit of the suspect as he fled eastbound on I-80. As the suspect vehicle passed the North Platte interchanges, troopers took over the pursuit. As the suspect fled eastbound it crossed the median and began driving at a high rate of speed in the westbound lanes of I-80.

Additional units worked to slow westbound traffic to avoid any collisions. The suspect nearly struck a westbound trooper and continued driving against traffic for several miles before exiting at the Brady interchange, at mile marker 199. At approximately 1:25 p.m., suspect parked the vehicle in a parking lot and fled on foot into a wooded area. Troopers and deputies arrived on scene immediately and established a perimeter. The NSP SWAT Team was activated.

The North Platte Police Department and Dawson County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist. Drones were used to search the area and the NSP Aviation Support Unit responded as well. Once troopers believed they had an approximate location the suspect, the NSP SWAT Team began a closer search of the area, using a light armored vehicle. An NSP K9 was then able to track the suspect to a muddy area on the bank of a pond. The K9 was used to take the suspect into custody at 7:25 p.m.

The suspect, identified as Abraham Pacheco, 32, of Thornton, Colorado was transported to Great Plains Health in North Platte for medical clearance and has since lodged in Lincoln County Jail on numerous charges. The investigation remains ongoing.

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 </figure>Cody ThomasNebraska State Patrol(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a Colorado man following a pursuit and search near Brady.The incident began at approximately 1:00 p.m. Saturday, when the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Interstate 80 near Hershey. A witness reported that the driver of the vehicle was running away from the scene toward the Interstate Lakes area.The man was then seen breaking into and stealing a pickup with a camper attached. He then ran over the owner of the pickup as he fled in the stolen vehicle. The owner of the pickup sustained serious, but what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.Lincoln County deputies began a pursuit of the suspect as he fled eastbound on I-80. As the suspect vehicle passed the North Platte interchanges, troopers took over the pursuit. As the suspect fled eastbound it crossed the median and began driving at a high rate of speed in the westbound lanes of I-80.Additional units worked to slow westbound traffic to avoid any collisions. The suspect nearly struck a westbound trooper and continued driving against traffic for several miles before exiting at the Brady interchange, at mile marker 199. At approximately 1:25 p.m., suspect parked the vehicle in a parking lot and fled on foot into a wooded area. Troopers and deputies arrived on scene immediately and established a perimeter. The NSP SWAT Team was activated.The North Platte Police Department and Dawson County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist. Drones were used to search the area and the NSP Aviation Support Unit responded as well. Once troopers believed they had an approximate location the suspect, the NSP SWAT Team began a closer search of the area, using a light armored vehicle. An NSP K9 was then able to track the suspect to a muddy area on the bank of a pond. The K9 was used to take the suspect into custody at 7:25 p.m.The suspect, identified as Abraham Pacheco, 32, of Thornton, Colorado was transported to Great Plains Health in North Platte for medical clearance and has since lodged in Lincoln County Jail on numerous charges. The investigation remains ongoing.

 ICYMI: Suspect Arrested Over The Weekend After Pursuit, Search in Lincoln County

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The Hot Sheets: July 1st, 2024

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The Hot Sheets: June 30th, 2024

Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Halsey, Neb., June 28, 2024—Maintenance is needing to be completed along all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail 113 in the Bessey Recreation Complex.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A well along the 113 trail needs maintenance, requiring the cutting of some trees. This requires the blocking of the entire trail while well maintenance is underway. For the safety of the contractor assisting in this work, and the safety of the public, trail 113 will be closed until further notice.

 Access from the trailhead of 113 to where trail 113 meets trail 112 will have&nbsp;closed signs posted for the public. This maintenance is very short term, projected to begin July 2, 2024 and will not require extended closure.&nbsp;

Visitors interested in using the trails that will be affected are encouraged to call the Bessey Ranger District office at (308) 533-2257, or check Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Facebook page for updates:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Forest Service, U.S. Department of AgricultureHalsey, Neb., June 28, 2024—Maintenance is needing to be completed along all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail 113 in the Bessey Recreation Complex.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>A well along the 113 trail needs maintenance, requiring the cutting of some trees. This requires the blocking of the entire trail while well maintenance is underway. For the safety of the contractor assisting in this work, and the safety of the public, trail 113 will be closed until further notice. Access from the trailhead of 113 to where trail 113 meets trail 112 will have&nbsp;closed signs posted for the public. This maintenance is very short term, projected to begin July 2, 2024 and will not require extended closure.&nbsp;Visitors interested in using the trails that will be affected are encouraged to call the Bessey Ranger District office at (308) 533-2257, or check Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Facebook page for updates:&nbsp;&nbsp;facebook.com/NebraskaForestsGrasslands

Trail Closure pending for Bessey Recreation Complex

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The Hot Sheets: June 29th, 2024

LINCOLN, NEB. –The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded 10 scholarships to students enrolled in the Agricultural Education Teaching Program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL).

“Classrooms and FFA chapters will benefit from the passion reflected in this year’s applications,” said Megahn Schafer, executive director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. “It is an honor to support these future teachers who will develop strong leaders to ensure a bright future for Nebraska agriculture.”

Each recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship during his or her student teaching semester at the university. Applicants shared why they wanted to be an agricultural education teacher, professional goals for the future, and what the scholarship would mean to them.

“With 218 schools offering high school agricultural education programs and FFA chapters, demand for teachers has never been stronger,” said Matt Kreifels, associate professor of practice in agricultural education at UNL. “These teachers serve a vital role in agriculture by introducing and recruiting talented students to the industry.&nbsp;We thank the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for supporting these future teachers.&nbsp; Through this scholarship program, and with Farm Bureau helping to promote the profession of agricultural education, UNL has seen an increase in the number of students entering this profession.&nbsp;Nebraska Farm Bureau, its members, and the Foundation are supporting the future of Nebraska agriculture by investing in these young teachers.”

The 10 recipients of the scholarships are Tharyn Barker, Lancaster County; Vickie Ference, Valley County; Kate Holcomb, Custer County; Emily Ideus, Lancaster County; Rylie Krause, York; Sydney Linse, Keya Paha County; Abigail Lutjelusche, Colfax County; Taryn Miller, Buffalo County; Connor Scholz, Hall County; Madison Stracke, Holt County.

The mission of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is to engage youth, educators, and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For more information about the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nefbfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.nefbfoundation.org</a>.&nbsp;

Nebraska Farm BureauLINCOLN, NEB. –The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded 10 scholarships to students enrolled in the Agricultural Education Teaching Program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL).“Classrooms and FFA chapters will benefit from the passion reflected in this year’s applications,” said Megahn Schafer, executive director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. “It is an honor to support these future teachers who will develop strong leaders to ensure a bright future for Nebraska agriculture.”Each recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship during his or her student teaching semester at the university. Applicants shared why they wanted to be an agricultural education teacher, professional goals for the future, and what the scholarship would mean to them.“With 218 schools offering high school agricultural education programs and FFA chapters, demand for teachers has never been stronger,” said Matt Kreifels, associate professor of practice in agricultural education at UNL. “These teachers serve a vital role in agriculture by introducing and recruiting talented students to the industry.&nbsp;We thank the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for supporting these future teachers.&nbsp; Through this scholarship program, and with Farm Bureau helping to promote the profession of agricultural education, UNL has seen an increase in the number of students entering this profession.&nbsp;Nebraska Farm Bureau, its members, and the Foundation are supporting the future of Nebraska agriculture by investing in these young teachers.”The 10 recipients of the scholarships are Tharyn Barker, Lancaster County; Vickie Ference, Valley County; Kate Holcomb, Custer County; Emily Ideus, Lancaster County; Rylie Krause, York; Sydney Linse, Keya Paha County; Abigail Lutjelusche, Colfax County; Taryn Miller, Buffalo County; Connor Scholz, Hall County; Madison Stracke, Holt County.The mission of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is to engage youth, educators, and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For more information about the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nefbfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.nefbfoundation.org</a>.&nbsp;

Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Student Teacher Scholarship to Future Agriculture Educators

LINCOLN, NEB. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded nine individuals with the Nebraska Rural Radio Scholarship in honor of Max and Eric Brown. The scholarship is designed for individuals over the age of 25 who are committed to living in rural Nebraska and serving their communities.&nbsp;

Scholarship recipients can use these funds for any form of continuing education: a two-year program, four-year program, trade, EMT, graduate school, etc. The scholarship strives to keep rural Nebraska thriving for generations to come.&nbsp;

The nine recipients are Heather Topil, Polk County; Shauna Gortsema, Dawes County; Heidi Pieper, Dawson County; Stephanie Reed, Keith County; Sheldon Prentice, Lincoln County; Melissa Haack, Franklin County; Nicole Gooder, Dawes County; Ariana Mungia, Keith County; and Youandri Dominguez-Garcia, Frontier County.&nbsp;

From educators to health care workers to community advocates, these scholarship winners are committed to promoting a prosperous future for rural Nebraska.&nbsp;

“We are grateful for the Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation’s investment in the future of our rural communities through these nine individuals,” said Megahn Schafer “We know that each of these scholarship winners will continue to make a difference in their communities.”&nbsp;

The Rural Radio Scholarship is given in honor of Max and Eric Brown each year.&nbsp;

Nebraska Farm BureauLINCOLN, NEB. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded nine individuals with the Nebraska Rural Radio Scholarship in honor of Max and Eric Brown. The scholarship is designed for individuals over the age of 25 who are committed to living in rural Nebraska and serving their communities.&nbsp;Scholarship recipients can use these funds for any form of continuing education: a two-year program, four-year program, trade, EMT, graduate school, etc. The scholarship strives to keep rural Nebraska thriving for generations to come.&nbsp;The nine recipients are Heather Topil, Polk County; Shauna Gortsema, Dawes County; Heidi Pieper, Dawson County; Stephanie Reed, Keith County; Sheldon Prentice, Lincoln County; Melissa Haack, Franklin County; Nicole Gooder, Dawes County; Ariana Mungia, Keith County; and Youandri Dominguez-Garcia, Frontier County.&nbsp;From educators to health care workers to community advocates, these scholarship winners are committed to promoting a prosperous future for rural Nebraska.&nbsp;“We are grateful for the Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation’s investment in the future of our rural communities through these nine individuals,” said Megahn Schafer “We know that each of these scholarship winners will continue to make a difference in their communities.”&nbsp;The Rural Radio Scholarship is given in honor of Max and Eric Brown each year.&nbsp;The mission of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is to engage youth, educators, and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For more information about the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nefbfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.nefbfoundation.org</a>.&nbsp;

Nine Rural Nebraskans Earn Scholarships to Invest in the Future of Rural Nebraska

Sutherland, Neb. - The 87th Annual Sutherland Rodeo is July 3rd - July 4th but events will begin on June 29th and run through July 4th. The community is preparing for another year of exciting events that everyone of all ages can enjoy. The golf tournament is June 29th,, and the rodeos are July 3rd - July 4th starting at 7:00pm. Rodeo admission is Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5, 5 and under are free.&nbsp;

Earlier in the week the POST Derek Beck had the chance to talk with Janet Mueller about the rodeo and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below. Also below is a graphic of events.&nbsp;

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Biden-Harris Administration Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $22&nbsp;million for two projects in Nebraska, part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Today’s awards fund 148 projects nationwide and bring the total amount of Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to more than $7.2 billion for over 550 projects across the country.

“After decades of underinvestment, the condition of America’s infrastructure is now finally getting better instead of worse – and today we proudly announce our support for 148 more projects in communities of every size across the country,” said&nbsp;U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.&nbsp;“Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re funding projects across the country to make roads safer, make it easier for people to move around their community, make transportation infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather, and improve supply chains to keep costs down for consumers.”

The competitive and popular RAISE program, which was authorized $1.5 billion a year on top of already appropriated funds thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports a diverse slate of communities with projects of local and regional significance. Funding is split equally between urban and rural areas, and a large percentage of grants support regions defined as historically disadvantaged or areas of persistent poverty. The eligibility requirements of RAISE allow project sponsors, including state and local governments, counties, Tribal governments, transit agencies, and port authorities, to pursue multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to fund through other grant programs. RAISE discretionary grants invest in critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects that would otherwise not receive the funding needed if not for President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

RAISE is a keystone program of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, rebuilding and repairing critical infrastructure using American-made materials and spurring historic levels of private sector investment in regions around the country. Investing in key transportation infrastructure initiatives through programs like RAISE is growing the economy from the middle out and bottom up, lowering costs for families, and creating good-paying, union jobs for American workers in their home communities.

As in years past, the demand for RAISE funding outpaced available funds, with the Department receiving almost $13 billion in requests for the $1.8 billion available this year.

Projects in Nebraska announced today include:

The full list of projects can be viewed&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com_ls_click-3Fupn-3Du001.5HRzj9ELkeC9QWFyziOZeNZsKRaiugrNNt2SFak-2D2B1Qx31XUIOSFKP-2D2B7rG-2D2FkeYjJLyEFrDrra9YR4RSExtWmT9W2N-2D2BMVmUiOiJ-2D2FAuAmTFLfLB8JIMdt83j0Yt5uKx3i1cm7-2De-5FGMmkzIWkB7ELoliA4xNk8k6vQ9yLEj-2D2BYam5NFZ0-2D2FEmddngqPfvLlSLCiBn1pbvdISpkOiEdmE9vD8MI4ZBL4lCefmGY8LUmmE9QkwBvbmjlV1AbMBSgCgxehaVyY8s6mexF5WvfisAlsC6t02SbW1lyEuKHml1c6QvfGnxwSzEj-2D2FRfk2RYwuW6H4GL6mgqqb9n71TrvPRS-2D2FwT7lOWbbnawyG9irt4ghzVPKqk33y4a3uLPG4f8OrfH8I7eG0L4atC5xgrvgAUmG53QlPMXhoHOBFDo5kSRmdsxpsfJY-2D2FOH-2D2By2avbD7g1SgAzmfvfZR-2D2B7heh-2D2Fio4mZS40g7TBfs4ESubVcJTbxqpvsV1DkLvUkssspAYZtWnb2bwecwKL5yak&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=1esu62z7Uv4v2qQXJJmIyz_upa5BwzG_yY5cXDaVgac&amp;m=i1Pv3mbRVMszXqxEQSFhPqL0uPQI2USDbI6TaKLwyVtU9UwrZHpEd3c6lwFktYEO&amp;s=lxdbJgTInFAJBQ3vN5IZdegHQfdG8kbNtCV08w7oG2w&amp;e=">here</a>.

The RAISE program is one of several competitive grant programs providing funding to communities across the country under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. To date across the Biden-Harris Administration, nearly $454 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced to more than 57,000 specific projects in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories.

For more information on the RAISE program, click&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com_ls_click-3Fupn-3Du001.2vNmacLM4vpQc5OPdDEZOjk16fLtUOFOJ61uGhbg4UYDjXaid-2D2BJ33qRywgDLOZuT-2D2FWM6Sxehcr4bbjOASGXhlQ-2D3D-2D3D3hH8-5FGMmkzIWkB7ELoliA4xNk8k6vQ9yLEj-2D2BYam5NFZ0-2D2FEmddngqPfvLlSLCiBn1pbvdISpkOiEdmE9vD8MI4ZBL4lCefmGY8LUmmE9QkwBvbmjlV1AbMBSgCgxehaVyY8s6mexF5WvfisAlsC6t02SbW1lyEuKHml1c6QvfGnxwSzEj-2D2FRfk2RYwuW6H4GL6mgqqb9n71TrvPRS-2D2FwT7lOWbbna-2D2FhonhDvPpUkVVqcXkpfxwxxZb59YVBxBjg8wxTKLCHcOh-2D2B3dEKn5VnkudfuSTswwc6VKMil-2D2FZwxKp-2D2Fi5UuWcAnwC2ANmauNRGFxnnEN60PxfsVDCZ9Hohd29jphIqX0Zsk5i09z6BdBY9msCqpb-2D2FZL2kKtyZI-2D2BNZL3TYT9zfHbe&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=1esu62z7Uv4v2qQXJJmIyz_upa5BwzG_yY5cXDaVgac&amp;m=i1Pv3mbRVMszXqxEQSFhPqL0uPQI2USDbI6TaKLwyVtU9UwrZHpEd3c6lwFktYEO&amp;s=471llvRXFw5SrPu0kppyqkEYOtJ6KELPeVIH7VjIXC0&amp;e=">HERE</a>.

For more on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's investments across America, including state-by-state, click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com_ls_click-3Fupn-3Du001.2vNmacLM4vpQc5OPdDEZOiu5XvJlMbDS5Jn8qsUQ-2D2FwAXrj1P5q7BggKsulTHTqkIr1P1aFXBr8neamq3ZkB31y0F4Pq6HhXsHCd1syng7SA-2D3Dlrfo-5FGMmkzIWkB7ELoliA4xNk8k6vQ9yLEj-2D2BYam5NFZ0-2D2FEmddngqPfvLlSLCiBn1pbvdISpkOiEdmE9vD8MI4ZBL4lCefmGY8LUmmE9QkwBvbmjlV1AbMBSgCgxehaVyY8s6mexF5WvfisAlsC6t02SbW1lyEuKHml1c6QvfGnxwSzEj-2D2FRfk2RYwuW6H4GL6mgqqb9n71TrvPRS-2D2FwT7lOWbbna8XO7ddGdbqeZSImWoRcrg2JR2LnXrdaVLw49plNpmuPjdyE4wsH12UiV3yLwYJD5JOTGxAiB60RPiGGLAEjvZGTsvwknBH8HtvaQ0NtKNVvJA2rxgO5r5Iq96vtIRo2zTT-2D2BRoCkY4hYjXGlxrUFn5g8zGpNggzO5bPDNu17IC66&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=1esu62z7Uv4v2qQXJJmIyz_upa5BwzG_yY5cXDaVgac&amp;m=i1Pv3mbRVMszXqxEQSFhPqL0uPQI2USDbI6TaKLwyVtU9UwrZHpEd3c6lwFktYEO&amp;s=YlKTNOQfJ1PspcIUzFpsh5bkpW0niqlVQY-1ToW-Nbk&amp;e=">Investing In America | The White House</a>

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 </figure>Biden-Harris Administration Press ReleaseWASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $22&nbsp;million for two projects in Nebraska, part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Today’s awards fund 148 projects nationwide and bring the total amount of Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to more than $7.2 billion for over 550 projects across the country.“After decades of underinvestment, the condition of America’s infrastructure is now finally getting better instead of worse – and today we proudly announce our support for 148 more projects in communities of every size across the country,” said&nbsp;U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.&nbsp;“Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re funding projects across the country to make roads safer, make it easier for people to move around their community, make transportation infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather, and improve supply chains to keep costs down for consumers.”The competitive and popular RAISE program, which was authorized $1.5 billion a year on top of already appropriated funds thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports a diverse slate of communities with projects of local and regional significance. Funding is split equally between urban and rural areas, and a large percentage of grants support regions defined as historically disadvantaged or areas of persistent poverty. The eligibility requirements of RAISE allow project sponsors, including state and local governments, counties, Tribal governments, transit agencies, and port authorities, to pursue multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to fund through other grant programs. RAISE discretionary grants invest in critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects that would otherwise not receive the funding needed if not for President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.RAISE is a keystone program of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, rebuilding and repairing critical infrastructure using American-made materials and spurring historic levels of private sector investment in regions around the country. Investing in key transportation infrastructure initiatives through programs like RAISE is growing the economy from the middle out and bottom up, lowering costs for families, and creating good-paying, union jobs for American workers in their home communities.As in years past, the demand for RAISE funding outpaced available funds, with the Department receiving almost $13 billion in requests for the $1.8 billion available this year.Projects in Nebraska announced today include:<ul>
 <li>$750,000&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Investment into Intermodal Mobility and Community Connectivity project&nbsp;in Lincoln County – The project will explore the development of an alternate route for freight traffic that minimizes conflicts with non-motorized travelers in both residential and downtown employment centers. The project will also lead to the creation of an active transportation infrastructure and improve existing infrastructure, including the inland port designation of the Nebraska International Port of the Plains, including the incorporation of&nbsp; EVs and EV charging for inland port activities. Additionally, the project will identify alternative truck routes that reduce traffic and vehicular idling in disadvantaged neighborhoods and downtown areas.</li><li>$21,389,417&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Court Street Access and Safety Transformation (CAST) Initiative&nbsp;in Beatrice – The project includes the rerouting of Highway 136 one block south to Market Street and the redevelopment of Court Street as a pedestrian-focused corridor with improved seating, bike racks, trash receptacles, sidewalks with lighting, amenity zone elements, wayfinding monuments, intersection treatments, and the addition of some public outdoor space. By rerouting a busy State Highway and rebuilding Court Street, pedestrian and cyclist safety risks will be dramatically reduced in the downtown business area. Additionally, the creation of a complete pedestrian connection between downtown and the nearby trail system will create new recreational opportunities for pedestrians.</li>
 </ul>The full list of projects can be viewed&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com_ls_click-3Fupn-3Du001.5HRzj9ELkeC9QWFyziOZeNZsKRaiugrNNt2SFak-2D2B1Qx31XUIOSFKP-2D2B7rG-2D2FkeYjJLyEFrDrra9YR4RSExtWmT9W2N-2D2BMVmUiOiJ-2D2FAuAmTFLfLB8JIMdt83j0Yt5uKx3i1cm7-2De-5FGMmkzIWkB7ELoliA4xNk8k6vQ9yLEj-2D2BYam5NFZ0-2D2FEmddngqPfvLlSLCiBn1pbvdISpkOiEdmE9vD8MI4ZBL4lCefmGY8LUmmE9QkwBvbmjlV1AbMBSgCgxehaVyY8s6mexF5WvfisAlsC6t02SbW1lyEuKHml1c6QvfGnxwSzEj-2D2FRfk2RYwuW6H4GL6mgqqb9n71TrvPRS-2D2FwT7lOWbbnawyG9irt4ghzVPKqk33y4a3uLPG4f8OrfH8I7eG0L4atC5xgrvgAUmG53QlPMXhoHOBFDo5kSRmdsxpsfJY-2D2FOH-2D2By2avbD7g1SgAzmfvfZR-2D2B7heh-2D2Fio4mZS40g7TBfs4ESubVcJTbxqpvsV1DkLvUkssspAYZtWnb2bwecwKL5yak&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=1esu62z7Uv4v2qQXJJmIyz_upa5BwzG_yY5cXDaVgac&amp;m=i1Pv3mbRVMszXqxEQSFhPqL0uPQI2USDbI6TaKLwyVtU9UwrZHpEd3c6lwFktYEO&amp;s=lxdbJgTInFAJBQ3vN5IZdegHQfdG8kbNtCV08w7oG2w&amp;e=">here</a>.The RAISE program is one of several competitive grant programs providing funding to communities across the country under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. To date across the Biden-Harris Administration, nearly $454 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced to more than 57,000 specific projects in all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories.For more information on the RAISE program, click&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com_ls_click-3Fupn-3Du001.2vNmacLM4vpQc5OPdDEZOjk16fLtUOFOJ61uGhbg4UYDjXaid-2D2BJ33qRywgDLOZuT-2D2FWM6Sxehcr4bbjOASGXhlQ-2D3D-2D3D3hH8-5FGMmkzIWkB7ELoliA4xNk8k6vQ9yLEj-2D2BYam5NFZ0-2D2FEmddngqPfvLlSLCiBn1pbvdISpkOiEdmE9vD8MI4ZBL4lCefmGY8LUmmE9QkwBvbmjlV1AbMBSgCgxehaVyY8s6mexF5WvfisAlsC6t02SbW1lyEuKHml1c6QvfGnxwSzEj-2D2FRfk2RYwuW6H4GL6mgqqb9n71TrvPRS-2D2FwT7lOWbbna-2D2FhonhDvPpUkVVqcXkpfxwxxZb59YVBxBjg8wxTKLCHcOh-2D2B3dEKn5VnkudfuSTswwc6VKMil-2D2FZwxKp-2D2Fi5UuWcAnwC2ANmauNRGFxnnEN60PxfsVDCZ9Hohd29jphIqX0Zsk5i09z6BdBY9msCqpb-2D2FZL2kKtyZI-2D2BNZL3TYT9zfHbe&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=1esu62z7Uv4v2qQXJJmIyz_upa5BwzG_yY5cXDaVgac&amp;m=i1Pv3mbRVMszXqxEQSFhPqL0uPQI2USDbI6TaKLwyVtU9UwrZHpEd3c6lwFktYEO&amp;s=471llvRXFw5SrPu0kppyqkEYOtJ6KELPeVIH7VjIXC0&amp;e=">HERE</a>.For more on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's investments across America, including state-by-state, click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com_ls_click-3Fupn-3Du001.2vNmacLM4vpQc5OPdDEZOiu5XvJlMbDS5Jn8qsUQ-2D2FwAXrj1P5q7BggKsulTHTqkIr1P1aFXBr8neamq3ZkB31y0F4Pq6HhXsHCd1syng7SA-2D3Dlrfo-5FGMmkzIWkB7ELoliA4xNk8k6vQ9yLEj-2D2BYam5NFZ0-2D2FEmddngqPfvLlSLCiBn1pbvdISpkOiEdmE9vD8MI4ZBL4lCefmGY8LUmmE9QkwBvbmjlV1AbMBSgCgxehaVyY8s6mexF5WvfisAlsC6t02SbW1lyEuKHml1c6QvfGnxwSzEj-2D2FRfk2RYwuW6H4GL6mgqqb9n71TrvPRS-2D2FwT7lOWbbna8XO7ddGdbqeZSImWoRcrg2JR2LnXrdaVLw49plNpmuPjdyE4wsH12UiV3yLwYJD5JOTGxAiB60RPiGGLAEjvZGTsvwknBH8HtvaQ0NtKNVvJA2rxgO5r5Iq96vtIRo2zTT-2D2BRoCkY4hYjXGlxrUFn5g8zGpNggzO5bPDNu17IC66&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=1esu62z7Uv4v2qQXJJmIyz_upa5BwzG_yY5cXDaVgac&amp;m=i1Pv3mbRVMszXqxEQSFhPqL0uPQI2USDbI6TaKLwyVtU9UwrZHpEd3c6lwFktYEO&amp;s=YlKTNOQfJ1PspcIUzFpsh5bkpW0niqlVQY-1ToW-Nbk&amp;e=">Investing In America | The White House</a>

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $22M in Infrastructure Grants for Nebraska including $750,000 to a Lincoln County project

DUE TO THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY REFUSE COLLECTION THURSDAY, JULY 4, OR FRIDAY JULY 5, 2024.

· PLEASE HAVE YOUR CARTS IN PLACE FOR COLLECTION BEGINNING 6:30 AM, MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024, IN ORDER TO AVOID BEING MISSED

· ALL GARBAGE MUST BE BAGGED AND PLACED IN THE CITY ISSUED CONTAINERS AND THE LIDS MUST BE CLOSED. NO BAGS OR TRASH ON THE GROUND.

· THE PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024, WE WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS JULY 5, 8AM-5PM.

· THE TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024, WE WILL BE OPEN JULY 5 &amp; 6 REGULAR HOURS 7AM-4PM.

City of North Platte PSA:DUE TO THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY REFUSE COLLECTION THURSDAY, JULY 4, OR FRIDAY JULY 5, 2024.· PLEASE HAVE YOUR CARTS IN PLACE FOR COLLECTION BEGINNING 6:30 AM, MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024, IN ORDER TO AVOID BEING MISSED· ALL GARBAGE MUST BE BAGGED AND PLACED IN THE CITY ISSUED CONTAINERS AND THE LIDS MUST BE CLOSED. NO BAGS OR TRASH ON THE GROUND.· THE PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024, WE WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS JULY 5, 8AM-5PM.· THE TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024, WE WILL BE OPEN JULY 5 &amp; 6 REGULAR HOURS 7AM-4PM.

City of North Platte PSA regarding offices, trash pick up during the holiday week

Ogallala, Neb. - On June 25, 2024, Ogallala Police Department were advised of a Be On the Lookout (BOLO)&nbsp; for a White Toyota Prius with California plates associated with a male individual wanted for&nbsp; homicide. Ogallala Police officers were notified that this individual was considered armed and&nbsp; dangerous. 

The car was located at Wal-Mart on Pony Express Lane but was unoccupied at the time.&nbsp; In an effort to limit any potential incident inside Walmart, law enforcement, which also included&nbsp; Keith County Sheriff’s office at this time, waited in the Scooter’s Coffee parking lot where they&nbsp; could observe the Wal-Mart parking lot and the suspect car. The male suspect exited Wal-mart, got&nbsp; into the car and began driving.

 Law enforcement officers from the Ogallala Police Department and&nbsp; the Keith County Sheriff’s Office immediately engaged the car and they were able to get the suspect&nbsp; pulled over pulled over in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Express, directly South of Wal-mart and&nbsp; West of the Scooter’s Coffee location.&nbsp;

At the same time, Nebraska State Patrol arrived and were able to place the individual in&nbsp; handcuffs. The suspect has been identified as Arcenio Jose Fernandez Marquez who has an arrest&nbsp; warrant for homicide from the Richmond Police Department out of Contra Costa County, California.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mr. Fernandez Marquez is currently being held in the Keith County Jail and it is anticipated&nbsp; that he will be extradited to California.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Randy FairKeith County AttorneyOgallala, Neb. - On June 25, 2024, Ogallala Police Department were advised of a Be On the Lookout (BOLO)&nbsp; for a White Toyota Prius with California plates associated with a male individual wanted for&nbsp; homicide. Ogallala Police officers were notified that this individual was considered armed and&nbsp; dangerous. The car was located at Wal-Mart on Pony Express Lane but was unoccupied at the time.&nbsp; In an effort to limit any potential incident inside Walmart, law enforcement, which also included&nbsp; Keith County Sheriff’s office at this time, waited in the Scooter’s Coffee parking lot where they&nbsp; could observe the Wal-Mart parking lot and the suspect car. The male suspect exited Wal-mart, got&nbsp; into the car and began driving. Law enforcement officers from the Ogallala Police Department and&nbsp; the Keith County Sheriff’s Office immediately engaged the car and they were able to get the suspect&nbsp; pulled over pulled over in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Express, directly South of Wal-mart and&nbsp; West of the Scooter’s Coffee location.&nbsp;At the same time, Nebraska State Patrol arrived and were able to place the individual in&nbsp; handcuffs. The suspect has been identified as Arcenio Jose Fernandez Marquez who has an arrest&nbsp; warrant for homicide from the Richmond Police Department out of Contra Costa County, California.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Fernandez Marquez is currently being held in the Keith County Jail and it is anticipated&nbsp; that he will be extradited to California.&nbsp;

Wanted man from California arrested in Ogallala

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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

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

The Hot Sheets: June 28th, 2024

North Platte, Neb. - the 2024 Junior Ambassador Classic Two-Day Golf Tournament will hit the links July 30th - July 31st in North Platte. The event is hosted by the North Platte Ambassadors. The two-day tournament features players aged 7-18 as they hit the links. The tournament is considered one of the best in the state from a competitive standpoint, but also for a player playing in their first ever tournament.&nbsp;

The two-day format looks like this:&nbsp;

Tuesday, July 30th @ River's Edge Golf Course OR optional Instructional Clinic&nbsp;

Wednesday, July 31st @ Lake Maloney Golf Course&nbsp;

The cost to participate in the tournament is $30 for 9-hole entry and $40 for 18-hole entry. Registration is open until July 24th.&nbsp;

Earlier in the week, POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Ty Lucas about the junior golf tournament. If you would like to learn a more In-depth, check out the podcast below. To also learn more,<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/da1d33dd-e435-4917-869b-8cfe15ecda0e"> click here.</a>

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - the 2024 Junior Ambassador Classic Two-Day Golf Tournament will hit the links July 30th - July 31st in North Platte. The event is hosted by the North Platte Ambassadors. The two-day tournament features players aged 7-18 as they hit the links. The tournament is considered one of the best in the state from a competitive standpoint, but also for a player playing in their first ever tournament.&nbsp;The two-day format looks like this:&nbsp;Day 1&nbsp;Tuesday, July 30th @ River's Edge Golf Course OR optional Instructional Clinic&nbsp;Day 2&nbsp;Wednesday, July 31st @ Lake Maloney Golf Course&nbsp;The cost to participate in the tournament is $30 for 9-hole entry and $40 for 18-hole entry. Registration is open until July 24th.&nbsp;Earlier in the week, POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Ty Lucas about the junior golf tournament. If you would like to learn a more In-depth, check out the podcast below. To also learn more,<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/da1d33dd-e435-4917-869b-8cfe15ecda0e"> click here.</a><div><iframe title="(Audio) 2024 Junior Ambassador Classic Two-Day Golf Tournament tees off July 30th - July 31st" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skzh3-16530df-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><figure>
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(Audio) 2024 Junior Ambassador Classic Two-Day Golf Tournament tees off July 30th - July 31st 

North Platte, Neb. - Fireworks officially go on sale this Friday, June 28th in North Platte and the North Platte Police Department&nbsp;wants to remind residents of rules and regulations for discharging fireworks in city limits.&nbsp;

According to the North Platte Police Department, from June 28th - July 3rd, fireworks can be discharged in city limits from 12:00pm - 10:00pm. On the 4th of July, fireworks can be discharged from 8:00am - 11:59pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The North Platte Police Department says always watch your children around fireworks, to pick up after yourself when done using fireworks. To report non-emergency or firework violations, North Platte Police says to call 308-535-6789 and that 911 should be ONLY used for emergencies, not firework violations.&nbsp;

One last reminder from the North Platte Police Department is that while Nebraska allows the sale of bottle rockets, bottle rockets are still illegal and cannot be discharged in North Platte city limits.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;North Platte, Neb. - Fireworks officially go on sale this Friday, June 28th in North Platte and the North Platte Police Department&nbsp;wants to remind residents of rules and regulations for discharging fireworks in city limits.&nbsp;According to the North Platte Police Department, from June 28th - July 3rd, fireworks can be discharged in city limits from 12:00pm - 10:00pm. On the 4th of July, fireworks can be discharged from 8:00am - 11:59pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;The North Platte Police Department says always watch your children around fireworks, to pick up after yourself when done using fireworks. To report non-emergency or firework violations, North Platte Police says to call 308-535-6789 and that 911 should be ONLY used for emergencies, not firework violations.&nbsp;One last reminder from the North Platte Police Department is that while Nebraska allows the sale of bottle rockets, bottle rockets are still illegal and cannot be discharged in North Platte city limits.&nbsp;

North Platte Police wants to remind residents rules and regulations for discharging fireworks

When Habitat for Humanity's vice president&nbsp;Laurie Vondelage heard about Paws on the Platte's statues, she knew she wanted the playful dog pack in the ReStore showroom.&nbsp; Habitat for Humanity opened ReStore in January 2024 and it is slowly becoming a place people think of for donating used furniture or for purchasing quality household items at a discount price.&nbsp; 

Vice president Vondelage, "asked Paws-itive Partners if we could host the dogs for a while&nbsp;not only for the publicity and foot traffic, they bring to the ReStore but, also, I feel it is important for local nonprofits to develop friendships and bonds.&nbsp; The more we all work together the better things will be.&nbsp; Some people in town still haven't been to the ReStore or simply don't know about it and some of my customers are not familiar with Paws-itive Partners&nbsp;or the Paws on the Platte dogs.&nbsp; This is a chance to develop more friendships and bonds for both of our organizations."

Paws-itive Partners' Paws on the Platte project brings art to the North Platte area.&nbsp; "The dog statues' sponsors and artists have been wonderful and, since the dogs have been touring, the whole community has been supportive, too," said Paws-itive Partners president Jo Mayber.&nbsp; "Having ReStore manager Laurie reach out to host the dog statues is just one example of support we receive," Mayber said.&nbsp; Paws on the Platte dogs are one-of-a-kind art pieces designed and created by area artists.&nbsp; The dogs will eventually be sold at a live auction as a major fundraiser for Paws-itive Partners.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Twenty-five life-size Paws&nbsp;on the Platte dog statues continue to be on display at ReStore's showroom now through Saturday.&nbsp; ReStore, located at 1105 South Dewey, North Platte, is directly south of Arby's drive-thru.&nbsp; Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Paws-itive PartnersWhen Habitat for Humanity's vice president&nbsp;Laurie Vondelage heard about Paws on the Platte's statues, she knew she wanted the playful dog pack in the ReStore showroom.&nbsp; Habitat for Humanity opened ReStore in January 2024 and it is slowly becoming a place people think of for donating used furniture or for purchasing quality household items at a discount price.&nbsp; Vice president Vondelage, "asked Paws-itive Partners if we could host the dogs for a while&nbsp;not only for the publicity and foot traffic, they bring to the ReStore but, also, I feel it is important for local nonprofits to develop friendships and bonds.&nbsp; The more we all work together the better things will be.&nbsp; Some people in town still haven't been to the ReStore or simply don't know about it and some of my customers are not familiar with Paws-itive Partners&nbsp;or the Paws on the Platte dogs.&nbsp; This is a chance to develop more friendships and bonds for both of our organizations."Paws-itive Partners' Paws on the Platte project brings art to the North Platte area.&nbsp; "The dog statues' sponsors and artists have been wonderful and, since the dogs have been touring, the whole community has been supportive, too," said Paws-itive Partners president Jo Mayber.&nbsp; "Having ReStore manager Laurie reach out to host the dog statues is just one example of support we receive," Mayber said.&nbsp; Paws on the Platte dogs are one-of-a-kind art pieces designed and created by area artists.&nbsp; The dogs will eventually be sold at a live auction as a major fundraiser for Paws-itive Partners.&nbsp;&nbsp;Twenty-five life-size Paws&nbsp;on the Platte dog statues continue to be on display at ReStore's showroom now through Saturday.&nbsp; ReStore, located at 1105 South Dewey, North Platte, is directly south of Arby's drive-thru.&nbsp; Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Twenty-five life-size Paws on the Platte dog statues continue to be on display at ReStore's showroom

Check out the discounts for gift certificates to fireworks stands in the North Platte area on th<a href="https://northplatte.bigdealsmedia.net/category/4814/fireworks">e Big Deals Page</a>!

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Lincoln County -&nbsp;The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind any citizens traveling on Highway 83 south of North Platte to adhere to any and all construction signage in the area. 

There have been multiple complaints about vehicles not following pilot vehicles in the area. These measures are put in place to keep everyone on the road safe during the construction period.

Lincoln County Sheriff's OfficeLincoln County -&nbsp;The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind any citizens traveling on Highway 83 south of North Platte to adhere to any and all construction signage in the area. There have been multiple complaints about vehicles not following pilot vehicles in the area. These measures are put in place to keep everyone on the road safe during the construction period.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLincolnCountySheriffsOfficeNP%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02z99EeGCBbM4FWLEDU3D3nKeHopxeSbvwSxm3ad736wTsGKTDa9gq3AA5HXbWFGF6l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="246" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office PSA to citizens traveling south of North Platte on Highway 83

OGALLALA, Neb - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy, including a fishing report and camping sites that are available. Enjoy the update.

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(Audio) Lake McConaughy Area Outdoor Report for week of June 24th

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved staff recommendations for a 2025 mountain lion hunting season at its June 21 meeting in Ogallala.

For the first time, a hunting season will take place in the Wildcat Hills. A Wildcat Hills Unit was created, joining the existing Pine Ridge Unit and Niobrara Unit as areas that allow mountain lion harvest.

The Wildcat Hills Unit encompasses parts of Scotts Bluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Garden, Kimball, and Banner counties. The objective for the unit is to provide a harvest opportunity for hunters that will keep the lion population resilient while slightly reducing their numbers.

The eastern boundary of the Niobrara Unit also is moved to U.S. Highway 281.

Game and Parks’ genetic surveys in 2023 estimate there are 70 mountain lions in the Pine Ridge, up from the last estimate of 33 in 2021. Surveys that will allow population estimates for the Niobrara and Wildcat Hills are presently being conducted. Twenty-seven mountain lions were documented in the Niobrara Valley during 2023, and 24 were documented in the Wildcat Hills.

Season 1 in all three units will take place Jan. 2, 2025, through the end of February. The season will end immediately in a unit if the annual harvest limit or female sub-limit is reached. The Pine Ridge limit will be 12 mountain lions with a sub-limit of six females, the Niobrara limit will be four mountain lions with a two female sub-limit, and the Wildcat Hills limit will be three mountain lions with a two female sub-limit.

Up to 960 permits could be issued by lottery in the Pine Ridge Unit, up to 320 permits in the Niobrara Unit, and up to 240 permits in the Wildcat Hills Unit. Permits will be available to residents only. An auxiliary season that allows the use of dogs would be March 15 through the end of March if the annual harvest limit or female sub-limit were not reached during Season 1 in any unit. A number of permits equal to the number of lions remaining in the limit would be issued by lottery to unsuccessful permit holders from that unit who apply for the auxiliary season.

To read the proposed regulations, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://outdoornebraska.gov/">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;and search “regulations.”

In other business, commissioners approved state park regulation changes that:

Commissioners also approved these fisheries regulation changes:

Fisheries staff presented a report on Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala. The relative abundance of walleye at Lake Mac still is good. To maintain the fishery, more than 49 million walleye fry and fingerlings were stocked in 2022 and 2023. Alewife, a prey species for walleye, were sampled in July 2023, and it was estimated the baitfish’s population in Lake Mac was 59,868,702. Staff also reported 46% of the smallmouth bass sampled while electrofishing were Master Angler size.

Before the 2023 renovation of Lake Ogallala, sampling of the fishery revealed 67% of the fish by weight were common carp. One rainbow trout was sampled. Following the renovation, 56,113 rainbows were stocked, and the sampling catch rate for trout and yellow perch is 96 times higher than before the renovation.

Parks staff gave a review of Memorial Day weekend at Lake McConaughy SRA, including visitor demographics, and a look ahead to the Fourth of July holiday.

Staff updated commissioners on outreach taking place in west-central Nebraska. That includes programs such as Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, fishing programs for children, and communications through television, newspaper and Nebraskaland Magazine.

Jerry KaneNebraska Game and ParksThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved staff recommendations for a 2025 mountain lion hunting season at its June 21 meeting in Ogallala.For the first time, a hunting season will take place in the Wildcat Hills. A Wildcat Hills Unit was created, joining the existing Pine Ridge Unit and Niobrara Unit as areas that allow mountain lion harvest.The Wildcat Hills Unit encompasses parts of Scotts Bluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Garden, Kimball, and Banner counties. The objective for the unit is to provide a harvest opportunity for hunters that will keep the lion population resilient while slightly reducing their numbers.The eastern boundary of the Niobrara Unit also is moved to U.S. Highway 281.Game and Parks’ genetic surveys in 2023 estimate there are 70 mountain lions in the Pine Ridge, up from the last estimate of 33 in 2021. Surveys that will allow population estimates for the Niobrara and Wildcat Hills are presently being conducted. Twenty-seven mountain lions were documented in the Niobrara Valley during 2023, and 24 were documented in the Wildcat Hills.Season 1 in all three units will take place Jan. 2, 2025, through the end of February. The season will end immediately in a unit if the annual harvest limit or female sub-limit is reached. The Pine Ridge limit will be 12 mountain lions with a sub-limit of six females, the Niobrara limit will be four mountain lions with a two female sub-limit, and the Wildcat Hills limit will be three mountain lions with a two female sub-limit.Up to 960 permits could be issued by lottery in the Pine Ridge Unit, up to 320 permits in the Niobrara Unit, and up to 240 permits in the Wildcat Hills Unit. Permits will be available to residents only. An auxiliary season that allows the use of dogs would be March 15 through the end of March if the annual harvest limit or female sub-limit were not reached during Season 1 in any unit. A number of permits equal to the number of lions remaining in the limit would be issued by lottery to unsuccessful permit holders from that unit who apply for the auxiliary season.To read the proposed regulations, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://outdoornebraska.gov/">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;and search “regulations.”In other business, commissioners approved state park regulation changes that:<ul>
 <li>Create a $5 Active-Duty Military vehicle park entry permit for active-duty military personnel stationed in Nebraska. The permit will be for vehicles registered in or out of the state and will be available only as an annual permit starting Jan. 1, 2025. The permit shall be valid through Dec. 31 of the year it is issued. To qualify for the permit, an individual must present a military identification card denoting active-duty status and proof of being stationed in a Nebraska military base.</li><li>Allow the director of Game and Parks to authorize the replacement of any Nebraska Resident Disabled American Veteran lifetime permit.</li><li>Update language for state recreation trails, including encroachments on right-of ways.</li><li>Allow the use of Class I electronic bikes in state parks, state historical parks, state recreation areas and state recreation trails on designated trails unless otherwise posted. Class II and Class III e-bikes will be permitted as posted.</li>
 </ul>Commissioners also approved these fisheries regulation changes:<ul>
 <li>The no-live-baitfish restriction for Lake Wanahoo is removed.</li><li>At Two Rivers State Recreation Area Lake No. 5, also known as the trout lake, the time a trout tag is required to fish the lake is shortened by one month. Anglers no longer need to display a trout tag and they may release any caught trout.</li>
 </ul>In addition, commissioners approved:<ul>
 <li>the transfer of approximately 88 acres of land in Hall County adjacent to Mormon Island SRA from the Federal Highway Administration to Game and Parks to become an addition to Mormon Island; and</li><li>the permitting of hunting in some state parks and state historical parks for 2024 seasons.</li>
 </ul>Fisheries staff presented a report on Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala. The relative abundance of walleye at Lake Mac still is good. To maintain the fishery, more than 49 million walleye fry and fingerlings were stocked in 2022 and 2023. Alewife, a prey species for walleye, were sampled in July 2023, and it was estimated the baitfish’s population in Lake Mac was 59,868,702. Staff also reported 46% of the smallmouth bass sampled while electrofishing were Master Angler size.Before the 2023 renovation of Lake Ogallala, sampling of the fishery revealed 67% of the fish by weight were common carp. One rainbow trout was sampled. Following the renovation, 56,113 rainbows were stocked, and the sampling catch rate for trout and yellow perch is 96 times higher than before the renovation.Parks staff gave a review of Memorial Day weekend at Lake McConaughy SRA, including visitor demographics, and a look ahead to the Fourth of July holiday.Staff updated commissioners on outreach taking place in west-central Nebraska. That includes programs such as Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, fishing programs for children, and communications through television, newspaper and Nebraskaland Magazine.

Commissioners approve a 2025 mountain lion season

Imperial, Neb. - Fireworks have officially been on sale for residents in Imperial and the Imperial Police Department wants to remind residents rules and regulations.

Firework sales began on June 24th and will be for sale until the 4th. City Ordinance&nbsp;8-604 states that fireworks from June 24th - June 3rd can be discharged from 8:00am - 10:00pm while fireworks on the 4th of July can be discharged from 8:00am - 11:59pm.&nbsp;

Sandhills PostImperial, Neb. - Fireworks have officially been on sale for residents in Imperial and the Imperial Police Department wants to remind residents rules and regulations.Firework sales began on June 24th and will be for sale until the 4th. City Ordinance&nbsp;8-604 states that fireworks from June 24th - June 3rd can be discharged from 8:00am - 10:00pm while fireworks on the 4th of July can be discharged from 8:00am - 11:59pm.&nbsp;

Imperial Police wants to remind residents of rules and regulations with discharging fireworks

Ogallala, Neb. - Firework sales begin in Ogallala on Sunday and the Ogallala Police Department wants to remind residents rules and regulations for discharging fireworks in city limits.

Fireworks will go on sale in the town on Sunday, June 30th and will be on sale until the 4th. The Police Department says fireworks in the city limits can be discharged on June 30th - June 3rd from 8:00am - 10:00pm and on the 4th can be discharged from 8:00am - 11:59pm.

The police department states it's unlawful to&nbsp;discharge fireworks within 300 feet of a fireworks stand, gas station, or any commercial area where flammable materials are stored. It is also unlawful to discharge fireworks in any public park.

Sandhills PostOgallala, Neb. - Firework sales begin in Ogallala on Sunday and the Ogallala Police Department wants to remind residents rules and regulations for discharging fireworks in city limits.Fireworks will go on sale in the town on Sunday, June 30th and will be on sale until the 4th. The Police Department says fireworks in the city limits can be discharged on June 30th - June 3rd from 8:00am - 10:00pm and on the 4th can be discharged from 8:00am - 11:59pm.The police department states it's unlawful to&nbsp;discharge fireworks within 300 feet of a fireworks stand, gas station, or any commercial area where flammable materials are stored. It is also unlawful to discharge fireworks in any public park.

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