A total of&nbsp;140 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska,&nbsp;learned about their residency assignments March 15&nbsp;during an event at the Scott Conference Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.&nbsp;

 &nbsp;The 2024 Main Residency Match®&nbsp;-- referred to as Match Day --&nbsp;is an annual rite of passage for medical students, a day when students across the country learn where they will train&nbsp;for&nbsp;the next three to seven years, depending on the&nbsp;medical area of their choice. Students are matched through a computer program to align their preferences for residency programs to&nbsp;fill the thousands of training positions available at U.S. teaching hospitals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Forty-one percent of UNMC students are staying in Nebraska for their training, with 56 of those at UNMC. Sixty-one percent&nbsp;matched&nbsp;in primary care, which includes family medicine, internal medicine, internal medicine/geriatrics, internal medicine/pediatrics, pediatrics&nbsp;and obstetrics/gynecology. &nbsp;

Nationally, there were&nbsp;41,503 residency positions.&nbsp;

The UNMC medical students, slated to graduate in May, are listed&nbsp;below by their hometown, name, specialty,&nbsp;and location of residency assignment.&nbsp;Some students have chosen not to have their names released to the public. &nbsp;

Ashland:&nbsp;Bo Kitrell, Transitional, Scripps Mercy Hosp-San Diego-California

Beatrice:&nbsp;Austin Ragland, Internal Medicine, UNMC

Bellevue:&nbsp;Nathaniel Deyo, Internal Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas

Benkelman:&nbsp;Nicole Kent, Family Medicine, UNMC

Burwell:&nbsp;Shea Jeffres, General Surgery, Indiana University SOM, Indianapolis

Callaway:&nbsp;Lafeyette Loper, Medicine-Preliminary, U South Alabama Hospitals, Mobile

Ceresco:&nbsp;Garret Lorenzen, Family Medicine, Lincoln Med Ed Partnership-Nebraska

Columbus:&nbsp;Zachary Walkenhorst, Anesthesiology, UNMC

Cozad:&nbsp;Tazah Weinmaster, Medicine-Pediatrics, Univ of Missouri-KC Programs, Kansas City

Davenport:&nbsp;Samuel Christensen, Anesthesiology, U Arizona COM-Tucson

Diller:&nbsp;Kaitlyn Schultis, Urology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota

Eagle:&nbsp;Tanner Dice, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMC; Trevor Lockard, Pediatrics, UNMC

Elgin:&nbsp;Nicole Beckman, Family Medicine, UNMC

Elkhorn:&nbsp;Jocelyn Daubendiek, Thoracic Surgery, Montefiore Med Ctr/Einstein, Bronx, New York

Fremont:&nbsp;Nathaniel Pester, Anesthesiology, UNMC

Geneva:&nbsp;Shelby Schelkopf, Anesthesiology, UNMC

Grand Island:&nbsp;Jamie Bish, Family Medicine, Poudre Valley Hospital-Colorado, Ft. Collins; Kevin Cahoy, Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston; Eshan Sood, Transitional/Southern Hills, Sunrise Health GME Consortium-Las Vegas, Nevada; Tucker Vahle, Family Medicine, UNMC

Gretna:&nbsp;Kaylee Schwasinger, Medicine-Primary, UNMC

Hastings:&nbsp;Justin Engberg, Family Medicine, UNMC; Morgan Karloff, Transitional, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health-Seattle, Washington; Bryant Menke, Ophthalmology, U Miami/Jackson Health System-Florida

Hayes Center:&nbsp;Robert Deaver, Family Medicine, Rapid City Hospital-South Dakota

Hemingford:&nbsp;Tylor King, Internal Medicine, Billings Clinic, Montana

Henderson:&nbsp;Eve Vanderneck, Family Medicine, U Texas HSC-San Antonio

Hickman:&nbsp;Wyatt Lanik, Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus

Holdrege:&nbsp;Caden Fritson, General Surgery, U Cincinnati Med Ctr,-Ohio

Kearney:&nbsp;Caleb Capellen, Pediatrics, Phoenix Childrens Hospital-Arizona; Mark Carter, Family Medicine, UNMC; Akshay Kashyap, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Riverside Community Hospital, California

Lincoln:&nbsp;Monica Angeletti, Internal Medicine, U Arizona COM-Tucson; Suhair BarBar Askar, Internal Medicine, Corewell Health East Beaumont, Dearborn, Michigan; Kyle Bavitz, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Vanessa Bowmaster, Family Medicine, UNMC; Eliza Darrington Fallick, Pediatrics, U Minnesota Med School, Minneapolis; Mariah McKinney Fallick, Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City; Noah Free, Internal Medicine, U Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison; Jonathan Freese, Medicine-Pediatrics, Baylor Coll Med-Houston-Texas; Marco Gutierrez, Phys Medicine &amp; Rehab, U Texas HSC-San Antonio; John Hao, General Surgery, Creighton University-Omaha, Nebraska; Alexandra Hergenrader, Obstetrics-Gynecology, UNMC; Morgan Blue Klein, Medicine-Pediatrics, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus; Gregory Lawson, Internal Medicine, U Rochester/Strong Memorial-New York, Rochester; Tony Le, Psychiatry, UNMC; Jacob Moore, Psychiatry, UNMC; Grant Ozaki, Internal Medicine, U Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics, Iowa City; Brian Smith, Medicine-Pediatrics, UNMC; Caroline Spethman, Transitional/Southern Hills, Sunrise Health GME Consortium-Las Vegas, Nevada

Neligh:&nbsp;Kelsey Green, General Surgery/IA Methodist, Central Iowa Health System, Des Moines

Norfolk:&nbsp;Jaden Hattery, Emergency Medicine, U Texas Med Sch-Houston, Texas

Omaha:&nbsp;Nabilaa&nbsp; Azimi, Internal Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Med Ctr-Torrance, California; Niranjana&nbsp; Balu, Obstetrics-Gynecology, UNMC; Benjamin Bonebrake, Urology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Natalie&nbsp; Bristol, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Sara Mantz Carr, Internal Medicine, HCA Healthcare Kansas City-Overland Park, Kansas; Kelsey Coziahr, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Edson DeOliveira, Neurology, Indiana University SOM, Indianapolis; Luke Doyle, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMC; Elena Einspahr, Internal Medicine, Oregon Health &amp; Science Univ, Portland; Samuel Frankel, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Alyssa Freeman, Pediatrics, Northwestern McGaw/Lurie Childrens-Chicago, Illinois; Lukas Hall, Anesthesiology, U Kansas SOM-Wichita; Philip Holubeck, Orthopaedic Surgery, UNMC; Margaret Hutson, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Brett Jesse, Psychiatry, UNMC; Ruchika Khot, Transitional/Radiology, Emory Univ SOM-Atlanta, Georgia; Jacob Klein, Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus; Drew Kortus, Medicine-Pediatrics, U Illinois COM-Peoria OSF, Illinois; Jennifer Libov, Emergency Medicine, George Washington Univ-District of Columbia; Rajan Mediratta, Internal Medicine, Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Maywood, Illinois; Ananya Mitra, General Surgery/Innovation, Baylor Coll Med-Houston-Texas; Sandy Montoya, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Mercy Hospital St Louis-Missouri; Sarah Mullen, Med-Prelim/Portland, Providence Health-Portland,Oregon, Jordan Murman, Medicine-Pediatrics, Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/MSU-Michigan; Quinn Nelson, Internal Medicine, Oregon Health &amp; Science Univ, Portland; Carmen Ochoa Farho, Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, UNMC; Olivia Paetz, Medicine-Pediatrics, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus; Avi Prajapati, Internal Medicine, U Rochester/Strong Memorial-Rochester, New York; Sofia Quintero, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Elizabeth Ramler, Medicine-Pediatrics, UNMC; Alexandra Regan, Obstetrics-Gynecology, UNMC; Emma Sheehy Sheridan, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Chanont Sricharoen, Pediatrics/ALGH, Advocate Health Care-Park Ridge, Illinois; Mariah Tessin, Anesthesiology, UNMC; Maranda Thompson, Anesthesiology, UNMC; Emma Thordarson, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Nathanael Urban, Orthopaedic Surgery, UNMC; Nicholas Weaver, Pediatrics, UNMC; Lauren Wegner, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus; Anna Wilwerding, Family Medicine, UNMC

Papillion:&nbsp;Brent Cordon, Med-Prelim/Anesthesiology, St Vincents Med Ctr, Bridgeport, Connecticut; Weston Ernst, Surgery-Preliminary, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus

Potter:&nbsp;Rose Nelson, Family Medicine, UNMC

Sidney:&nbsp;Megan Neal, Psychiatry, Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr-Nashville, Tennessee

Springfield:&nbsp;Luke Polenz, Anesthesiology, UNMC; Stacie Schlange, Pediatrics, UNMC

Tekamah:&nbsp;Nicholas Bohannon, Anesthesiology, U Texas HSC-Tyler, Texas

Union:&nbsp;Sydney Todd, General Surgery, UNMC

Waverly:&nbsp;Jacob Schneider, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMC

Yutan:&nbsp;Cody Feist, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMC; Raven Miller, Family Medicine, UNMC

Big&nbsp;Bear Lake, California:&nbsp;Quinn Navarro, Pediatrics, UC Davis Med Ctr-Sacramento, California

Fremont, California:&nbsp;Osman Shokoor, Internal Medicine, Kaiser Permanente-Oakland, California

Mead, Colorado:&nbsp;Camilla Somer Reimer, Otolaryngology, Med Coll Wisconsin Affil Hosps, Milwaukee

Parker, Colorado:&nbsp;Katie Vanderzwaag, Anesthesiology, U Colorado SOM-Denver

Ames, Iowa:&nbsp;Pauline Xu, Pathology, UNMC

Bettendorf, Iowa:&nbsp;Safwan Elkhatib, Anesthesiology/Research, MGB-Brigham &amp; Womens Hosp-Boston, Massachusetts

Council Bluffs, Iowa:&nbsp;Miranda Jangula, Internal Medicine, UNMC

Elliott, Iowa:&nbsp;Anna Mardesen, Pathology, Cleveland Clinic Fdn-Ohio

Naperville, Illinois:&nbsp;Sarah Tjards, Pediatrics, U Michigan Hosps-Ann Arbor

St. Charles, Illinois:&nbsp;Jessica Glas, Surgery-Preliminary, U South Alabama Hospitals, Mobile

Overland Park, Kansas:&nbsp;Andrew Eksi, General Surgery, Maine Med Ctr, Portland

Shawnee, Kansas:&nbsp;Benjamin Huerter, General Surgery, Sparrow Hospital-Lansing, Michigan

Wichita, Kansas:&nbsp;Spencer Jones, Internal Medicine, UNMC

Chesterfield, Missouri:&nbsp;Cassie Liu, Internal Medicine, Stony Brook Teach Hosps-New York

St. Louis, Missouri:&nbsp;David Kasper, Medicine-Preliminary, Creighton University-Phoenix, Arizona

Las Cruces, New Mexico:&nbsp;Laura Flores, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMC

Fargo, North Dakota:&nbsp;Andrea Klooz, General Surgery, UNMC

Portland, Oregon:&nbsp;Stephen Haller, Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus

Aberdeen, South Dakota:&nbsp;Sarah Dutt, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Sparrow Hospital-Michigan, Lansing

Custer, South Dakota:&nbsp;Emme Schmidt, Neurology, UNMC

Faulkton, South Dakota:&nbsp;Kaci Clement, Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Grad Med Educ-Rochester, Minnesota

Chapmansboro, Tennessee:&nbsp;Caelyn Armshaw, Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Med School, Norfolk

Longview, Texas:&nbsp;Saihari Dukkipati, Child Neurology, NYP Hosp-Columbia Univ Med Ctr-New York, New York

Salt Lake City, Utah:&nbsp;Sarah Mauch Sweeney, Pediatrics, U Washington Affil Hosps, Seattle

Stoughton, Wisconsin:&nbsp;Keaton Read, Medicine-Pediatrics, Rush University Med Ctr-Chicago, Illinois

UNMCA total of&nbsp;140 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska,&nbsp;learned about their residency assignments March 15&nbsp;during an event at the Scott Conference Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.&nbsp; &nbsp;The 2024 Main Residency Match®&nbsp;-- referred to as Match Day --&nbsp;is an annual rite of passage for medical students, a day when students across the country learn where they will train&nbsp;for&nbsp;the next three to seven years, depending on the&nbsp;medical area of their choice. Students are matched through a computer program to align their preferences for residency programs to&nbsp;fill the thousands of training positions available at U.S. teaching hospitals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Forty-one percent of UNMC students are staying in Nebraska for their training, with 56 of those at UNMC. Sixty-one percent&nbsp;matched&nbsp;in primary care, which includes family medicine, internal medicine, internal medicine/geriatrics, internal medicine/pediatrics, pediatrics&nbsp;and obstetrics/gynecology. &nbsp;Nationally, there were&nbsp;41,503 residency positions.&nbsp;The UNMC medical students, slated to graduate in May, are listed&nbsp;below by their hometown, name, specialty,&nbsp;and location of residency assignment.&nbsp;Some students have chosen not to have their names released to the public. &nbsp;Ashland:&nbsp;Bo Kitrell, Transitional, Scripps Mercy Hosp-San Diego-CaliforniaBeatrice:&nbsp;Austin Ragland, Internal Medicine, UNMCBellevue:&nbsp;Nathaniel Deyo, Internal Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TexasBenkelman:&nbsp;Nicole Kent, Family Medicine, UNMCBurwell:&nbsp;Shea Jeffres, General Surgery, Indiana University SOM, IndianapolisCallaway:&nbsp;Lafeyette Loper, Medicine-Preliminary, U South Alabama Hospitals, MobileCeresco:&nbsp;Garret Lorenzen, Family Medicine, Lincoln Med Ed Partnership-NebraskaColumbus:&nbsp;Zachary Walkenhorst, Anesthesiology, UNMCCozad:&nbsp;Tazah Weinmaster, Medicine-Pediatrics, Univ of Missouri-KC Programs, Kansas CityDavenport:&nbsp;Samuel Christensen, Anesthesiology, U Arizona COM-TucsonDiller:&nbsp;Kaitlyn Schultis, Urology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MinnesotaEagle:&nbsp;Tanner Dice, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMC; Trevor Lockard, Pediatrics, UNMCElgin:&nbsp;Nicole Beckman, Family Medicine, UNMCElkhorn:&nbsp;Jocelyn Daubendiek, Thoracic Surgery, Montefiore Med Ctr/Einstein, Bronx, New YorkFremont:&nbsp;Nathaniel Pester, Anesthesiology, UNMCGeneva:&nbsp;Shelby Schelkopf, Anesthesiology, UNMCGrand Island:&nbsp;Jamie Bish, Family Medicine, Poudre Valley Hospital-Colorado, Ft. Collins; Kevin Cahoy, Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston; Eshan Sood, Transitional/Southern Hills, Sunrise Health GME Consortium-Las Vegas, Nevada; Tucker Vahle, Family Medicine, UNMCGretna:&nbsp;Kaylee Schwasinger, Medicine-Primary, UNMCHastings:&nbsp;Justin Engberg, Family Medicine, UNMC; Morgan Karloff, Transitional, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health-Seattle, Washington; Bryant Menke, Ophthalmology, U Miami/Jackson Health System-FloridaHayes Center:&nbsp;Robert Deaver, Family Medicine, Rapid City Hospital-South DakotaHemingford:&nbsp;Tylor King, Internal Medicine, Billings Clinic, MontanaHenderson:&nbsp;Eve Vanderneck, Family Medicine, U Texas HSC-San AntonioHickman:&nbsp;Wyatt Lanik, Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Med Ctr, ColumbusHoldrege:&nbsp;Caden Fritson, General Surgery, U Cincinnati Med Ctr,-OhioKearney:&nbsp;Caleb Capellen, Pediatrics, Phoenix Childrens Hospital-Arizona; Mark Carter, Family Medicine, UNMC; Akshay Kashyap, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Riverside Community Hospital, CaliforniaLincoln:&nbsp;Monica Angeletti, Internal Medicine, U Arizona COM-Tucson; Suhair BarBar Askar, Internal Medicine, Corewell Health East Beaumont, Dearborn, Michigan; Kyle Bavitz, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Vanessa Bowmaster, Family Medicine, UNMC; Eliza Darrington Fallick, Pediatrics, U Minnesota Med School, Minneapolis; Mariah McKinney Fallick, Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City; Noah Free, Internal Medicine, U Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison; Jonathan Freese, Medicine-Pediatrics, Baylor Coll Med-Houston-Texas; Marco Gutierrez, Phys Medicine &amp; Rehab, U Texas HSC-San Antonio; John Hao, General Surgery, Creighton University-Omaha, Nebraska; Alexandra Hergenrader, Obstetrics-Gynecology, UNMC; Morgan Blue Klein, Medicine-Pediatrics, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus; Gregory Lawson, Internal Medicine, U Rochester/Strong Memorial-New York, Rochester; Tony Le, Psychiatry, UNMC; Jacob Moore, Psychiatry, UNMC; Grant Ozaki, Internal Medicine, U Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics, Iowa City; Brian Smith, Medicine-Pediatrics, UNMC; Caroline Spethman, Transitional/Southern Hills, Sunrise Health GME Consortium-Las Vegas, NevadaNeligh:&nbsp;Kelsey Green, General Surgery/IA Methodist, Central Iowa Health System, Des MoinesNorfolk:&nbsp;Jaden Hattery, Emergency Medicine, U Texas Med Sch-Houston, TexasOmaha:&nbsp;Nabilaa&nbsp; Azimi, Internal Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Med Ctr-Torrance, California; Niranjana&nbsp; Balu, Obstetrics-Gynecology, UNMC; Benjamin Bonebrake, Urology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Natalie&nbsp; Bristol, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Sara Mantz Carr, Internal Medicine, HCA Healthcare Kansas City-Overland Park, Kansas; Kelsey Coziahr, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Edson DeOliveira, Neurology, Indiana University SOM, Indianapolis; Luke Doyle, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMC; Elena Einspahr, Internal Medicine, Oregon Health &amp; Science Univ, Portland; Samuel Frankel, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Alyssa Freeman, Pediatrics, Northwestern McGaw/Lurie Childrens-Chicago, Illinois; Lukas Hall, Anesthesiology, U Kansas SOM-Wichita; Philip Holubeck, Orthopaedic Surgery, UNMC; Margaret Hutson, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Brett Jesse, Psychiatry, UNMC; Ruchika Khot, Transitional/Radiology, Emory Univ SOM-Atlanta, Georgia; Jacob Klein, Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus; Drew Kortus, Medicine-Pediatrics, U Illinois COM-Peoria OSF, Illinois; Jennifer Libov, Emergency Medicine, George Washington Univ-District of Columbia; Rajan Mediratta, Internal Medicine, Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Maywood, Illinois; Ananya Mitra, General Surgery/Innovation, Baylor Coll Med-Houston-Texas; Sandy Montoya, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Mercy Hospital St Louis-Missouri; Sarah Mullen, Med-Prelim/Portland, Providence Health-Portland,Oregon, Jordan Murman, Medicine-Pediatrics, Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/MSU-Michigan; Quinn Nelson, Internal Medicine, Oregon Health &amp; Science Univ, Portland; Carmen Ochoa Farho, Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, UNMC; Olivia Paetz, Medicine-Pediatrics, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus; Avi Prajapati, Internal Medicine, U Rochester/Strong Memorial-Rochester, New York; Sofia Quintero, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Elizabeth Ramler, Medicine-Pediatrics, UNMC; Alexandra Regan, Obstetrics-Gynecology, UNMC; Emma Sheehy Sheridan, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Chanont Sricharoen, Pediatrics/ALGH, Advocate Health Care-Park Ridge, Illinois; Mariah Tessin, Anesthesiology, UNMC; Maranda Thompson, Anesthesiology, UNMC; Emma Thordarson, Internal Medicine, UNMC; Nathanael Urban, Orthopaedic Surgery, UNMC; Nicholas Weaver, Pediatrics, UNMC; Lauren Wegner, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Ohio State University Med Ctr, Columbus; Anna Wilwerding, Family Medicine, UNMCPapillion:&nbsp;Brent Cordon, Med-Prelim/Anesthesiology, St Vincents Med Ctr, Bridgeport, Connecticut; Weston Ernst, Surgery-Preliminary, Ohio State University Med Ctr, ColumbusPotter:&nbsp;Rose Nelson, Family Medicine, UNMCSidney:&nbsp;Megan Neal, Psychiatry, Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr-Nashville, TennesseeSpringfield:&nbsp;Luke Polenz, Anesthesiology, UNMC; Stacie Schlange, Pediatrics, UNMCTekamah:&nbsp;Nicholas Bohannon, Anesthesiology, U Texas HSC-Tyler, TexasUnion:&nbsp;Sydney Todd, General Surgery, UNMCWaverly:&nbsp;Jacob Schneider, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMCYutan:&nbsp;Cody Feist, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMC; Raven Miller, Family Medicine, UNMCBig&nbsp;Bear Lake, California:&nbsp;Quinn Navarro, Pediatrics, UC Davis Med Ctr-Sacramento, CaliforniaFremont, California:&nbsp;Osman Shokoor, Internal Medicine, Kaiser Permanente-Oakland, CaliforniaMead, Colorado:&nbsp;Camilla Somer Reimer, Otolaryngology, Med Coll Wisconsin Affil Hosps, MilwaukeeParker, Colorado:&nbsp;Katie Vanderzwaag, Anesthesiology, U Colorado SOM-DenverAmes, Iowa:&nbsp;Pauline Xu, Pathology, UNMCBettendorf, Iowa:&nbsp;Safwan Elkhatib, Anesthesiology/Research, MGB-Brigham &amp; Womens Hosp-Boston, MassachusettsCouncil Bluffs, Iowa:&nbsp;Miranda Jangula, Internal Medicine, UNMCElliott, Iowa:&nbsp;Anna Mardesen, Pathology, Cleveland Clinic Fdn-OhioNaperville, Illinois:&nbsp;Sarah Tjards, Pediatrics, U Michigan Hosps-Ann ArborSt. Charles, Illinois:&nbsp;Jessica Glas, Surgery-Preliminary, U South Alabama Hospitals, MobileOverland Park, Kansas:&nbsp;Andrew Eksi, General Surgery, Maine Med Ctr, PortlandShawnee, Kansas:&nbsp;Benjamin Huerter, General Surgery, Sparrow Hospital-Lansing, MichiganWichita, Kansas:&nbsp;Spencer Jones, Internal Medicine, UNMCChesterfield, Missouri:&nbsp;Cassie Liu, Internal Medicine, Stony Brook Teach Hosps-New YorkSt. Louis, Missouri:&nbsp;David Kasper, Medicine-Preliminary, Creighton University-Phoenix, ArizonaLas Cruces, New Mexico:&nbsp;Laura Flores, Medicine-Preliminary, UNMCFargo, North Dakota:&nbsp;Andrea Klooz, General Surgery, UNMCPortland, Oregon:&nbsp;Stephen Haller, Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Med Ctr, ColumbusAberdeen, South Dakota:&nbsp;Sarah Dutt, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Sparrow Hospital-Michigan, LansingCuster, South Dakota:&nbsp;Emme Schmidt, Neurology, UNMCFaulkton, South Dakota:&nbsp;Kaci Clement, Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Grad Med Educ-Rochester, MinnesotaChapmansboro, Tennessee:&nbsp;Caelyn Armshaw, Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Med School, NorfolkLongview, Texas:&nbsp;Saihari Dukkipati, Child Neurology, NYP Hosp-Columbia Univ Med Ctr-New York, New YorkSalt Lake City, Utah:&nbsp;Sarah Mauch Sweeney, Pediatrics, U Washington Affil Hosps, SeattleStoughton, Wisconsin:&nbsp;Keaton Read, Medicine-Pediatrics, Rush University Med Ctr-Chicago, Illinois

140 UNMC medical students learn residency assignments on Match Day

Jerome Kramer, Lincoln County Sheriff press release and PSA&nbsp;

On March 19, 2024 a deputy sheriff was working traffic on South US 83.  He observed a northbound motorcycle traveling at nearly 100 MPH.  As the deputy got behind the motorcycle to make a traffic stop the driver turned abruptly onto Dodge Hill Road.  The driver accelerated heavily to avoid the deputy and lost control of the motorcycle.  He appeared to be suffering primarily from some serious “road rash” from his body skidding on the pavement.  He was transported to the hospital. 

 It is the time of year again that the sport bikes are speeding on our highways.  They will soon be running in packs in the residential neighborhoods and subdivisions, disturbing the peace.  They accelerate and maneuver so quickly that it is very difficult for law enforcement to make contact with them. 

 We will be doing more this year with the use of aircraft to try to keep the public from having to deal with this harassment and to keep all of the motoring public safe.  Every contact will result in an arrest.  There will be no warnings.

Jerome Kramer, Lincoln County Sheriff press release and PSA&nbsp;On March 19, 2024 a deputy sheriff was working traffic on South US 83. He observed a northbound motorcycle traveling at nearly 100 MPH. As the deputy got behind the motorcycle to make a traffic stop the driver turned abruptly onto Dodge Hill Road. The driver accelerated heavily to avoid the deputy and lost control of the motorcycle. He appeared to be suffering primarily from some serious “road rash” from his body skidding on the pavement. He was transported to the hospital. It is the time of year again that the sport bikes are speeding on our highways. They will soon be running in packs in the residential neighborhoods and subdivisions, disturbing the peace. They accelerate and maneuver so quickly that it is very difficult for law enforcement to make contact with them. We will be doing more this year with the use of aircraft to try to keep the public from having to deal with this harassment and to keep all of the motoring public safe. Every contact will result in an arrest. There will be no warnings.

Motorcycle accident near Dodge Hill Road leaves one injured 

The National Weather Service (NWS) encourages everyone to be “Weather-Ready” as this spring season begins. All of the NWS offices serving Nebraska, in conjunction with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, aid in this effort by hosting a Severe Weather Awareness Week the last week in March each year.&nbsp;

Individuals, families, businesses, partners, schools, and media are all encouraged to review their severe weather preparedness plans so we can become a “Weather-Ready'' nation. When severe weather is anticipated, follow trusted sources for updated forecast and warning information, such as the National Weather Service and media partners. Here are two key ideas to keep in mind:&nbsp;

• Outside: When severe weather is possible, limit outdoor plans or finish them early. Stay close to a sturdy shelter. If caught outside, find shelter in a sturdy building immediately. If you are caught outside in a tornado and no sturdy shelter is available, find shelter in a ditch and cover your head for protection. If traveling in a car, drive away from the tornado. If you cannot drive away, or if you become trapped, lie in a ditch and cover your head. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass, where wind speeds can increase due to tunneling effect.&nbsp;

• Home or business: Your primary concern is to put as many walls between you and the severe weather as possible and to go to the lowest floor of the building. Remember to stay away from doors, windows, outside walls and protect your head. Bicycle helmets are great at protecting your head. Be sure to plan in advance to store your helmets in your shelter. Blankets and heavy quilts are also great at protecting your head and body. If in a mobile home, leave well in advance of the approaching severe weather and go to a sturdy building.&nbsp;

We encourage media requests for more information about these key points and other topics including the 2024 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week story map

(https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/302617c633544d2b87d032002f15ae8d). Please email nws.northplatte@noaa.gov or contact the NWS North Platte Forecast Office to set up an interview. Your participation is greatly appreciated.&nbsp;

The National Weather Service in North Platte is once again offering severe weather spotter training courses this year. For more information and the training dates, please visit our website at: https://www.weather.gov/lbf/2024StormSpotterSchedule&nbsp;

Further information on weather safety, science, and hazards can be found at: www.weather.gov/safety/. The National Weather Service’s North Platte Forecast Office (www.weather.gov/lbf), located in North Platte, NE, is the primary source of weather data, forecasts, and warnings for 26 counties across western and north central Nebraska.&nbsp;

If you have questions, please respond via email to shawn.jacobs@noaa.gov&nbsp;

NOAA's National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories. NOAA’s National Weather Service operates the most advanced weather and flood warning and forecast system in the world, helping to protect lives and property and enhance the national economy. Working with partners, NOAA’s National Weather Service is building a Weather-Ready Nation to support community resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather.&nbsp;

NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources.&nbsp;

Shawn JacobsNational Weather ServiceThe National Weather Service (NWS) encourages everyone to be “Weather-Ready” as this spring season begins. All of the NWS offices serving Nebraska, in conjunction with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, aid in this effort by hosting a Severe Weather Awareness Week the last week in March each year.&nbsp;Individuals, families, businesses, partners, schools, and media are all encouraged to review their severe weather preparedness plans so we can become a “Weather-Ready'' nation. When severe weather is anticipated, follow trusted sources for updated forecast and warning information, such as the National Weather Service and media partners. Here are two key ideas to keep in mind:&nbsp;• Outside: When severe weather is possible, limit outdoor plans or finish them early. Stay close to a sturdy shelter. If caught outside, find shelter in a sturdy building immediately. If you are caught outside in a tornado and no sturdy shelter is available, find shelter in a ditch and cover your head for protection. If traveling in a car, drive away from the tornado. If you cannot drive away, or if you become trapped, lie in a ditch and cover your head. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass, where wind speeds can increase due to tunneling effect.&nbsp;• Home or business: Your primary concern is to put as many walls between you and the severe weather as possible and to go to the lowest floor of the building. Remember to stay away from doors, windows, outside walls and protect your head. Bicycle helmets are great at protecting your head. Be sure to plan in advance to store your helmets in your shelter. Blankets and heavy quilts are also great at protecting your head and body. If in a mobile home, leave well in advance of the approaching severe weather and go to a sturdy building.&nbsp;We encourage media requests for more information about these key points and other topics including the 2024 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week story map(https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/302617c633544d2b87d032002f15ae8d). Please email nws.northplatte@noaa.gov or contact the NWS North Platte Forecast Office to set up an interview. Your participation is greatly appreciated.&nbsp;The National Weather Service in North Platte is once again offering severe weather spotter training courses this year. For more information and the training dates, please visit our website at: https://www.weather.gov/lbf/2024StormSpotterSchedule&nbsp;Further information on weather safety, science, and hazards can be found at: www.weather.gov/safety/. The National Weather Service’s North Platte Forecast Office (www.weather.gov/lbf), located in North Platte, NE, is the primary source of weather data, forecasts, and warnings for 26 counties across western and north central Nebraska.&nbsp;If you have questions, please respond via email to shawn.jacobs@noaa.gov&nbsp;NOAA's National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories. NOAA’s National Weather Service operates the most advanced weather and flood warning and forecast system in the world, helping to protect lives and property and enhance the national economy. Working with partners, NOAA’s National Weather Service is building a Weather-Ready Nation to support community resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather.&nbsp;NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources.&nbsp;

Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 25-29, 2024 

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department

January and February of this year continued the trend of high numbers of respiratory illnesses in southwest Nebraska, from the peak in December. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has received reports of three deaths from this respiratory season: one from RSV and two from COVID-19.

SWNPHD recommends following the updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help you know what to do if you get a respiratory virus. This includes guidance on when to stay home and the recommendation for another dose of the updated COVID vaccine for those 65 and older.

Protect yourself and others from Flu, COVID-19, and RSV

When you have a respiratory virus, stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick).&nbsp; Respiratory virus symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.

Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were. If you develop a fever or start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and follow the above recommendations again.

There are safe and effective vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, that protect against severe illness and hospitalization. The CDC recommends all people ages 65 years and older should receive one additional dose of any updated (2023-2024 formula) COVID-19 vaccine. This shot can be given when it has been at least 4 months since your last dose of COVID vaccine.

For more information, call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties.&nbsp; You can follow us on Facebook, You Tube, TikTok and Instagram or view the website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.swhealth.ne.gov/" target="_blank">swhealth.ne.gov</a>&nbsp;which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health DepartmentJanuary and February of this year continued the trend of high numbers of respiratory illnesses in southwest Nebraska, from the peak in December. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has received reports of three deaths from this respiratory season: one from RSV and two from COVID-19.SWNPHD recommends following the updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help you know what to do if you get a respiratory virus. This includes guidance on when to stay home and the recommendation for another dose of the updated COVID vaccine for those 65 and older.Protect yourself and others from Flu, COVID-19, and RSVWhen you have a respiratory virus, stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick).&nbsp; Respiratory virus symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.<ul>
 <li>You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, your symptoms are getting better overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).</li><li>When you go back to your normal activities, take added precautions over the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, physical distancing, and testing if you will be around other people indoors.</li>
 </ul>Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were. If you develop a fever or start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and follow the above recommendations again.There are safe and effective vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, that protect against severe illness and hospitalization. The CDC recommends all people ages 65 years and older should receive one additional dose of any updated (2023-2024 formula) COVID-19 vaccine. This shot can be given when it has been at least 4 months since your last dose of COVID vaccine.For more information, call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties.&nbsp; You can follow us on Facebook, You Tube, TikTok and Instagram or view the website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.swhealth.ne.gov/" target="_blank">swhealth.ne.gov</a>&nbsp;which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health.

Updated Guidelines for COVID-19 and other Respiratory Viruses

North Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health and the North Platte Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are pleased to share that combined efforts to provide timely, quality care to cardiac arrest patients is improving patient outcomes in the North Platte region, exceeding national benchmarks.&nbsp;

In 2023 at Great Plains Health, 49 percent of patients experiencing a cardiac arrest event survived the initial event. Twenty-seven percent survived to hospital discharge, exceeding the national survival to discharge benchmark of 15 percent, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

“Local EMS personnel and our Great Plains Health care team are committed to the highest patient care standards,” said Heather Jensen, Great Plains Health Outreach Coordinator. “We use the RQI system to review knowledge verification modules and test our skills quarterly, which improves muscle memory and ultimately patient outcomes.”

Cardiac arrest occurs suddenly and often without warning when an electrical malfunction in the heart causes an irregular heartbeat, according to the AHA. As a result, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.

“Prompt care is key when it comes to cardiac arrest,” said Dr. Ramez Smairat, interventional cardiologist at the Great Plains Health Heart Institute. “Our outcomes exceed national benchmarks because our hospital and community partners follow consistent protocols that put the patient first.”

In 2023, the North Platte Fire Department EMS served nearly half of the cardiac arrest patients that later received treatment at Great Plains Health.

“We train heavily on cardiac arrest care,” said Trent Kleinow, North Platte Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief. “Our EMS crews constantly review protocol and use the latest technology to serve patients – including the LUCAS device, which provides precise, high-quality chest compressions. We have an advanced paramedic program in North Platte and strong support by local emergency medicine physicians. We work really hard to give great patient care, and I am excited about the above-average patient outcomes we can help provide our community.” 

Great Plains HealthNorth Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health and the North Platte Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are pleased to share that combined efforts to provide timely, quality care to cardiac arrest patients is improving patient outcomes in the North Platte region, exceeding national benchmarks.&nbsp;In 2023 at Great Plains Health, 49 percent of patients experiencing a cardiac arrest event survived the initial event. Twenty-seven percent survived to hospital discharge, exceeding the national survival to discharge benchmark of 15 percent, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).“Local EMS personnel and our Great Plains Health care team are committed to the highest patient care standards,” said Heather Jensen, Great Plains Health Outreach Coordinator. “We use the RQI system to review knowledge verification modules and test our skills quarterly, which improves muscle memory and ultimately patient outcomes.”Cardiac arrest occurs suddenly and often without warning when an electrical malfunction in the heart causes an irregular heartbeat, according to the AHA. As a result, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.“Prompt care is key when it comes to cardiac arrest,” said Dr. Ramez Smairat, interventional cardiologist at the Great Plains Health Heart Institute. “Our outcomes exceed national benchmarks because our hospital and community partners follow consistent protocols that put the patient first.”In 2023, the North Platte Fire Department EMS served nearly half of the cardiac arrest patients that later received treatment at Great Plains Health.“We train heavily on cardiac arrest care,” said Trent Kleinow, North Platte Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief. “Our EMS crews constantly review protocol and use the latest technology to serve patients – including the LUCAS device, which provides precise, high-quality chest compressions. We have an advanced paramedic program in North Platte and strong support by local emergency medicine physicians. We work really hard to give great patient care, and I am excited about the above-average patient outcomes we can help provide our community.”

Great Plains Health, North Platte Fire Department Demonstrate Commitment to Cardiac Arrest Care

As part of a $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade and improve the Postal processing, transportation, and delivery networks, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is conducting an evaluation of current operations and potential future uses of its North Platte Processing and Distribution Center (P&amp;DC) facility in North Platte, NE.

The USPS ten-year Delivering for America (DFA) plan includes initiatives to improve organizational and operational processes and actively make the Postal Service an efficient, high-performing, world class logistics and delivery provider. Improvements to Postal operations will enhance the level of service provided to the public; drive innovation and enable a broader array of postal products and services; enhance organizational competitiveness; improve efficiency and lower the cost to operate; and provide better workplaces and careers for Postal Service employees.

This specific facility review will inform the best allocation of resources and strategies to improve customer service and to achieve significant cost savings through operational precision and efficiency. Business mail entry, Post Office, station, and branch retail services are not expected to change, and delivery services will be unaffected throughout this review. The evaluation is a first step in the Postal Service review and investment process in this facility and will not result in this facility’s closure or career employee layoffs.

This ongoing review was initiated to evaluate what role the facility will take in the redesigned postal network and to assess potentially moving some of the mail processing operations from the North Platte P&amp;DC to the Denver P&amp;DC in Denver, CO.

Below are initial findings from the study:

The initial results of the facility review support the business case for keeping the North Platte P&amp;DC open and modernizing the facility as a Local Processing Center (LPC) with simplified processes and standardized layouts. The North Platte LPC will be a critical node to the unified movement of mail and packages across the regional processing and transportation ecosystem in a logically sequenced manner and will benefit from the expanding services the Postal Service plans to deploy to increase its revenue and enhance its role in this community. The facility will offer expanded and streamlined package processing and distribution capabilities in the local market and new workplace amenities for USPS employees.

It is anticipated that the facility will maintain the following destination operations once converted to the LPC:

The LPC will also be fitted with state-of-the-art sorting equipment that will improve delivery services. New mail and processing equipment investments totaling $2.4M will be made to locate 1 Flex Rover Sorter (FRS-Dual) into this facility. Overall, we plan to operate the following sorting equipment in this facility:

· 1 Automated Flat Sorting Machine 100 (AFSM 100)

· 1 Automated Delivery Unit Sorter (ADUS)

The improvements for this facility will result in up to $2.0 million in investments for modernization efforts and deferred maintenance investments.

On the workroom floor, lighting will be upgraded with LEDs, flooring will be repaired and refinished, impediments to open process flow will be removed, and dock areas will be generally rehabilitated. Employee amenities will be refreshed with renovation to restrooms, lockers, and break areas.

Additionally, the business case supports transferring mail processing outgoing operations to the Denver P&amp;DC. Currently, a majority of mail and packages are destined outside of the North Platte area to the rest of the world.

The facility will feature evolving USPS self-service tools and technology to give customers added services and new choices in how they ship and receive packages, including Smart Lockers, which are a keyless, self-service delivery solution that allows package shippers and package recipients to send and receive packages direct to a Post Office Smart Locker location.

The Postal Service plans to invest between $4M - $6M into the North Platte LPC for modernization, deferred maintenance, and new processing automation equipment, as we prepare the facility to serve as an important contributor to operations in today’s economy and far into the future.

NOTE: There will be no career employee layoffs as part of this initiative. The numbers presented here reflect data available as of October 6, 2023, and are subject to change until the completion of the facility review. Our ongoing analysis will include quantifying the time it will take to refurbish the facility and prepare it for the services and functions as an LPC and quantifying the appropriate workforce necessary to efficiently staff the LPC. We expect that the increase in these services and functions may require additional employment positions, which could mitigate some of the reductions identified below.

Due to the transfer of outgoing operations, an estimated net decrease of 5 craft and 1 management positions are projected once the initiative is completed. All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements. As part of its strategy, the Postal Service is enhancing package processing and shipping capacity, which may result in increased plant activity and the need for additional support in the future.

The Postal Service has made a commitment to ensuring there is a clear path for our pre career employees to obtain fulltime positions, as evidenced by our newly negotiated contract provisions and making automatic conversions to stabilize our workforce. This has culminated in 165,798 pre career employees being converted to career over the past three years. Our pre career workforce is a valuable employee category that provides us necessary operational flexibility leading to efficiencies. Like all employers who have a flexible employee category, there is a higher turnover rate with these employees, providing us the opportunity to both capture savings by rightsizing our workforce when making long overdue operational changes and avoiding any career layoffs.

Proposed savings in the draft MPFR analysis are ultimately projected to be $1.5M - $1.9M annually once the initiative is completed. Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

· Annual Transportation Savings $1.0M - $1.3M

· Annual Maintenance Savings $300K - $400K

· Annual Mail Processing Savings $60K - $80K

· Annual Management Savings $90K – 120K

· Retail and other services currently available will not change

· Business mail acceptance will remain the same

· A local postmark will continue to be available at retail post offices

· Delivery times of mail to residences and businesses should not change because of the review

· Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts

· Mailers who drop ship to a Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) can expect no changes, if the MPFR is approved

Please go to<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-north-platte-ne"> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-north-platte-ne</a> to submit written comments. All written comments must be received by April 12, 2024.

United State Postal ServiceAs part of a $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade and improve the Postal processing, transportation, and delivery networks, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is conducting an evaluation of current operations and potential future uses of its North Platte Processing and Distribution Center (P&amp;DC) facility in North Platte, NE.The USPS ten-year Delivering for America (DFA) plan includes initiatives to improve organizational and operational processes and actively make the Postal Service an efficient, high-performing, world class logistics and delivery provider. Improvements to Postal operations will enhance the level of service provided to the public; drive innovation and enable a broader array of postal products and services; enhance organizational competitiveness; improve efficiency and lower the cost to operate; and provide better workplaces and careers for Postal Service employees.This specific facility review will inform the best allocation of resources and strategies to improve customer service and to achieve significant cost savings through operational precision and efficiency. Business mail entry, Post Office, station, and branch retail services are not expected to change, and delivery services will be unaffected throughout this review. The evaluation is a first step in the Postal Service review and investment process in this facility and will not result in this facility’s closure or career employee layoffs.This ongoing review was initiated to evaluate what role the facility will take in the redesigned postal network and to assess potentially moving some of the mail processing operations from the North Platte P&amp;DC to the Denver P&amp;DC in Denver, CO.Below are initial findings from the study:Facility FutureThe initial results of the facility review support the business case for keeping the North Platte P&amp;DC open and modernizing the facility as a Local Processing Center (LPC) with simplified processes and standardized layouts. The North Platte LPC will be a critical node to the unified movement of mail and packages across the regional processing and transportation ecosystem in a logically sequenced manner and will benefit from the expanding services the Postal Service plans to deploy to increase its revenue and enhance its role in this community. The facility will offer expanded and streamlined package processing and distribution capabilities in the local market and new workplace amenities for USPS employees.It is anticipated that the facility will maintain the following destination operations once converted to the LPC:· Destinating Letters and Flats· Destinating Packages· Destinating Bundles· Manual Letters and Flats· Express· Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU)The LPC will also be fitted with state-of-the-art sorting equipment that will improve delivery services. New mail and processing equipment investments totaling $2.4M will be made to locate 1 Flex Rover Sorter (FRS-Dual) into this facility. Overall, we plan to operate the following sorting equipment in this facility:· 1 Delivery Barcode Sorter (DBCS)· 1 DBCS Input Output Subsystem (DIOSS)· 1 Automated Flat Sorting Machine 100 (AFSM 100)· 1 Automated Delivery Unit Sorter (ADUS)· 1 Flex Rover Sorter (FRS-Dual) [New]The improvements for this facility will result in up to $2.0 million in investments for modernization efforts and deferred maintenance investments.On the workroom floor, lighting will be upgraded with LEDs, flooring will be repaired and refinished, impediments to open process flow will be removed, and dock areas will be generally rehabilitated. Employee amenities will be refreshed with renovation to restrooms, lockers, and break areas.Additionally, the business case supports transferring mail processing outgoing operations to the Denver P&amp;DC. Currently, a majority of mail and packages are destined outside of the North Platte area to the rest of the world.The facility will feature evolving USPS self-service tools and technology to give customers added services and new choices in how they ship and receive packages, including Smart Lockers, which are a keyless, self-service delivery solution that allows package shippers and package recipients to send and receive packages direct to a Post Office Smart Locker location.The Postal Service plans to invest between $4M - $6M into the North Platte LPC for modernization, deferred maintenance, and new processing automation equipment, as we prepare the facility to serve as an important contributor to operations in today’s economy and far into the future.Postal EmployeesNOTE: There will be no career employee layoffs as part of this initiative. The numbers presented here reflect data available as of October 6, 2023, and are subject to change until the completion of the facility review. Our ongoing analysis will include quantifying the time it will take to refurbish the facility and prepare it for the services and functions as an LPC and quantifying the appropriate workforce necessary to efficiently staff the LPC. We expect that the increase in these services and functions may require additional employment positions, which could mitigate some of the reductions identified below.Due to the transfer of outgoing operations, an estimated net decrease of 5 craft and 1 management positions are projected once the initiative is completed. All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements. As part of its strategy, the Postal Service is enhancing package processing and shipping capacity, which may result in increased plant activity and the need for additional support in the future.The Postal Service has made a commitment to ensuring there is a clear path for our pre career employees to obtain fulltime positions, as evidenced by our newly negotiated contract provisions and making automatic conversions to stabilize our workforce. This has culminated in 165,798 pre career employees being converted to career over the past three years. Our pre career workforce is a valuable employee category that provides us necessary operational flexibility leading to efficiencies. Like all employers who have a flexible employee category, there is a higher turnover rate with these employees, providing us the opportunity to both capture savings by rightsizing our workforce when making long overdue operational changes and avoiding any career layoffs.Estimated Cost SavingsProposed savings in the draft MPFR analysis are ultimately projected to be $1.5M - $1.9M annually once the initiative is completed. Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:· Annual Transportation Savings $1.0M - $1.3M· Annual Maintenance Savings $300K - $400K· Annual Mail Processing Savings $60K - $80K· Annual Management Savings $90K – 120KLocal Customer Considerations· Retail and other services currently available will not change· Business mail acceptance will remain the same· A local postmark will continue to be available at retail post offices· Delivery times of mail to residences and businesses should not change because of the reviewCommercial Mailers· Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts· Mailers who drop ship to a Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) can expect no changes, if the MPFR is approvedPlease go to<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-north-platte-ne"> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-north-platte-ne</a> to submit written comments. All written comments must be received by April 12, 2024.

Initial Findings Document: Mail Processing Facility Review North Platte P&DC in North Platte

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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: March 20th, 2024

North Platte, Nebraska - March 18, 2024 - The North Platte Pow Wow is proud to announce the addition of a vibrant parade to this year's festivities, scheduled to take place on July 20th, 2024. This exciting addition promises to showcase the beauty, diversity, and spirit of Indigenous cultures in a dynamic procession.

Led by the North Platte Pow Wow Committee, the North Platte Pow Wow Parade will feature a dazzling array of participants, including Indigenous dancers, community organizations, honored veterans and decorated floats. Spectators can expect a feast for the senses as the parade winds its way around the Wild West Arena.

"We are thrilled to introduce the North Platte Pow Wow Parade as a highlight of this year's event," said Char Swalberg, Organizer. "The parade provides a unique opportunity for participants to share their culture with the community and for spectators to experience the vibrancy and diversity of Indigenous traditions up close."

The parade route will begin on Charlie Evans Drive and proceed along Scout’s Rest Ranch Road, along Buffalo Bill Avenue and back to Charlie Evans Drive, offering ample viewing opportunities for all. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot along the parade route and to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of this celebration of Indigenous culture.

In addition to the parade, attendees can enjoy a full day of activities at the North Platte Pow Wow, including dance performances, cultural exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, and traditional Native American foods. Immediately following the parade, guests can grab a Buffalo Butter Burger at the Lincoln County Historical Museum, followed by the North Platte Pow Wow Grand Entry Afternoon Session at Buffalo Bill’s Ranch.

Join us in celebrating Indigenous culture at the North Platte Pow Wow Parade on July 20th, 2024. For more information, visit the North Platte Pow Wow Facebook Page or contact Char Swalberg at (308) 520-9516.

*About North Platte Pow Wow Committee:* The North Platte Pow Wow is a Native American cultural experience/event to be held July 19th-21st, 2024. We feature competition Native American singing/dancing, along with several Veteran honorings and other dance specials. Our event is held at Buffalo Bill’s Ranch-State Historical Park annually. This event is hosted by Operation Christmas Card, Inc., a local 501c3 Non-Profit Organization based in North Platte, NE.

North Platte Pow WowNorth Platte, Nebraska - March 18, 2024 - The North Platte Pow Wow is proud to announce the addition of a vibrant parade to this year's festivities, scheduled to take place on July 20th, 2024. This exciting addition promises to showcase the beauty, diversity, and spirit of Indigenous cultures in a dynamic procession.Led by the North Platte Pow Wow Committee, the North Platte Pow Wow Parade will feature a dazzling array of participants, including Indigenous dancers, community organizations, honored veterans and decorated floats. Spectators can expect a feast for the senses as the parade winds its way around the Wild West Arena."We are thrilled to introduce the North Platte Pow Wow Parade as a highlight of this year's event," said Char Swalberg, Organizer. "The parade provides a unique opportunity for participants to share their culture with the community and for spectators to experience the vibrancy and diversity of Indigenous traditions up close."The parade route will begin on Charlie Evans Drive and proceed along Scout’s Rest Ranch Road, along Buffalo Bill Avenue and back to Charlie Evans Drive, offering ample viewing opportunities for all. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot along the parade route and to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of this celebration of Indigenous culture.In addition to the parade, attendees can enjoy a full day of activities at the North Platte Pow Wow, including dance performances, cultural exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, and traditional Native American foods. Immediately following the parade, guests can grab a Buffalo Butter Burger at the Lincoln County Historical Museum, followed by the North Platte Pow Wow Grand Entry Afternoon Session at Buffalo Bill’s Ranch.Join us in celebrating Indigenous culture at the North Platte Pow Wow Parade on July 20th, 2024. For more information, visit the North Platte Pow Wow Facebook Page or contact Char Swalberg at (308) 520-9516.*About North Platte Pow Wow Committee:* The North Platte Pow Wow is a Native American cultural experience/event to be held July 19th-21st, 2024. We feature competition Native American singing/dancing, along with several Veteran honorings and other dance specials. Our event is held at Buffalo Bill’s Ranch-State Historical Park annually. This event is hosted by Operation Christmas Card, Inc., a local 501c3 Non-Profit Organization based in North Platte, NE.

North Platte Pow Wow Parade: A Colorful Display of Indigenous Culture

North Platte Community College will induct students into the Alpha Beta Theta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society April 14. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

It will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.

Courtney Johnston, psychology instructor, will be the guest speaker. Other activities will include a candle lighting ceremony and a presentation of yellow stoles, which new inductees will wear at commencement May 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

PTK is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students, and NPCC is home to the Alpha Beta Theta chapter.

Students are invited to join based on their grade point average. To be considered, they must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and have a GPA of at least 3.5.

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 </figure>Heather JohnsonNPCCNorth Platte Community College will induct students into the Alpha Beta Theta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society April 14. The ceremony is free and open to the public.It will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.Courtney Johnston, psychology instructor, will be the guest speaker. Other activities will include a candle lighting ceremony and a presentation of yellow stoles, which new inductees will wear at commencement May 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PTK is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students, and NPCC is home to the Alpha Beta Theta chapter.Students are invited to join based on their grade point average. To be considered, they must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and have a GPA of at least 3.5.

 NPCC students to be inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

The Calibraska Arts Initiative will return to Mid-Plains Community College in July as part of its 2024 Summer Tour.

Calibraska uses the arts to build community, culture and inclusive educational exchanges between Nebraskans and primarily California/Los Angeles-based industry professionals.

The instructors for the workshops have years of experience working for studios across the animation spectrum including: Laika, JibJab, Hallmark, ShadowMachine, Netflix and Disney.

All classes will be in the McDonald-Belton Building at the college’s south campus in North Platte. This year’s lineup consists of:

Animation Playground&nbsp;– The class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon July 8-12 and is open to children ages 7-12. They will learn about animation history, principles and concepts then create their own animations. Activities will incorporate drawing, stop motion, optical toys, paper and clay among other items. The fee is $85.

Animation Afternoon&nbsp;– This creative class is open to ages 13 and older. It will be from 1-4 p.m. July 8-12. Instruction will begin with a review of concepts and methods of animation. Students will then explore a variety of techniques in an open studio format including stop motion, optical toys, digital 2D, hand-drawn animation and project development. The fee is $100.

Storyboarding and Visual Storytelling for TV and Film&nbsp;will start at 9 a.m. and continue until noon, July 8-12. It is open to ages 13 and older. Led by professional storyboard artist Benjamin Carow, the class is designed to introduce storyboarding to new learners. Students will learn about composition, staging and character acting, as well as the art of breaking down scripts and how to put it all together to make a storyboard. Everything will be done with the same tools and methods storyboard artists use to visualize stories in the industry. The cost is $100.

Visual Storytelling and Drawing&nbsp;– Carow will also teach this class, which is open to ages 7-12, from 1-2:30 p.m. July 8-12. Students will play games and participate in a variety of hands-on activities to learn about drawing techniques, composition strategies, storytelling approaches and more. Each day will consist of short presentations and demos followed by interactive exercises. The cost is $85.

Music Video Camp&nbsp;will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15-19. Open to ages 13-18, this camp will offer a unique opportunity for students to learn how to make music videos using techniques from live action and animation. The focus will be on the basics of animation and video production and the various ways to bring image and sound together. The price is $300.

Scholarships are available for the camps. Those interested in receiving more information about a class, or in registering, can visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.calibraska.org/" target="_blank">calibraska.org</a>.

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 </figure>Heather JohnsonMPCCThe Calibraska Arts Initiative will return to Mid-Plains Community College in July as part of its 2024 Summer Tour.Calibraska uses the arts to build community, culture and inclusive educational exchanges between Nebraskans and primarily California/Los Angeles-based industry professionals.The instructors for the workshops have years of experience working for studios across the animation spectrum including: Laika, JibJab, Hallmark, ShadowMachine, Netflix and Disney.All classes will be in the McDonald-Belton Building at the college’s south campus in North Platte. This year’s lineup consists of:Animation Playground&nbsp;– The class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon July 8-12 and is open to children ages 7-12. They will learn about animation history, principles and concepts then create their own animations. Activities will incorporate drawing, stop motion, optical toys, paper and clay among other items. The fee is $85.Animation Afternoon&nbsp;– This creative class is open to ages 13 and older. It will be from 1-4 p.m. July 8-12. Instruction will begin with a review of concepts and methods of animation. Students will then explore a variety of techniques in an open studio format including stop motion, optical toys, digital 2D, hand-drawn animation and project development. The fee is $100.Storyboarding and Visual Storytelling for TV and Film&nbsp;will start at 9 a.m. and continue until noon, July 8-12. It is open to ages 13 and older. Led by professional storyboard artist Benjamin Carow, the class is designed to introduce storyboarding to new learners. Students will learn about composition, staging and character acting, as well as the art of breaking down scripts and how to put it all together to make a storyboard. Everything will be done with the same tools and methods storyboard artists use to visualize stories in the industry. The cost is $100.Visual Storytelling and Drawing&nbsp;– Carow will also teach this class, which is open to ages 7-12, from 1-2:30 p.m. July 8-12. Students will play games and participate in a variety of hands-on activities to learn about drawing techniques, composition strategies, storytelling approaches and more. Each day will consist of short presentations and demos followed by interactive exercises. The cost is $85.Music Video Camp&nbsp;will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15-19. Open to ages 13-18, this camp will offer a unique opportunity for students to learn how to make music videos using techniques from live action and animation. The focus will be on the basics of animation and video production and the various ways to bring image and sound together. The price is $300.Scholarships are available for the camps. Those interested in receiving more information about a class, or in registering, can visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.calibraska.org/" target="_blank">calibraska.org</a>.

2024 Calibraska workshops announced

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Olivia Dobesh, Tuesday Allen and Enlai Hou who are students on the North Platte Student Council. The North Platte Student Council is hosting a Light Up the Night 5k and Mile with the proceeds for the event going to Make A Wish Nebraska. &nbsp;

The race is March 30rd at Cody Park in North Platte. The run is set to begin at 7:30pm. To run the 5K it costs $28 while the mile costs $15. If you would like to register for the event, <a href="https://www.platteriverfitness.com/lightup">click here</a>. To learn more about the event, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Olivia Dobesh, Tuesday Allen and Enlai Hou who are students on the North Platte Student Council. The North Platte Student Council is hosting a Light Up the Night 5k and Mile with the proceeds for the event going to Make A Wish Nebraska. &nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The race is March 30rd at Cody Park in North Platte. The run is set to begin at 7:30pm. To run the 5K it costs $28 while the mile costs $15. If you would like to register for the event, <a href="https://www.platteriverfitness.com/lightup">click here</a>. To learn more about the event, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) Light Up The Night 5K & Mile" 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=fnfca-15b4672-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>

(Audio) Light Up The Night 5K and Mile

Lincoln, NE – March 19, 2024 – Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Tuesday, March 19 drawing to $893 million or $421.4 million with the cash option selected.

The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 28 consecutive Mega Millions drawings since December 12 without a jackpot winner.

The Nebraska Lottery began offering Mega Millions in March of 2010. The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in August 2023 when one ticket was sold in Florida for a $1.602 billion jackpot.

Mega Millions jackpot winners have two options for collecting their payment: 30 annuity payments or one cash payment at present value. The annuity option provides annual payments that increase each year. The present cash value is less than the advertised jackpot, which is based on the 29-year annuity option. Winning Mega Millions numbers are announced every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 p.m. Central Time and posted at the Nebraska Lottery website,&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.iAuI3qUyZqtRffZQ3zfUpzpNzmNSojhgdRv9EpaRm6-2BsU-2BqvsgP5YyAt9wOpVtfjAglg_zp2viNv8WmCDmvKbS8g-2FumCH-2BSIkHTUhcISA1gweg93LIwGEu7Eu0ohNOhpJ1nCtJT3xXLcGnwndj0t64QaXbVDk0wvL65KD1iN4vYB7rKAhKu1l-2FBLlTpj0KgRYXUJn-2B8HLoTPqYrARVzjZg-2FGMUVOgMXshuycAygXvqefqnU8ANIUyIzyGqLIe9XiR5YuIvkNHyDlP3bQ-2F4xm2XreyA-2BB-2Fpv5KGq7PnWfHvV0JoT2PQj-2FC-2BWyn44w2sDbYIxi3vuJmQWUxr1HODJp8qOBUwrBjUGUjt7zonbvrdpK-2FTUGzaK3cTmKcrcH91vGjdmjSpHsGEMykqNQ0D5C-2B5XzbtqPSK431DbpOOhbEyUFT9Xw5bUablwcEBgUg-2Fko3WCqL" target="_blank">nelottery.com</a>.

Because of the high Mega Millions jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, free help is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">problemgambling.nebraska.gov</a>.

The mission of the Nebraska Lottery is to generate proceeds for good causes while providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Over $965 million has been raised for the Nebraska Lottery’s beneficiary funds since the Lottery began in 1993. All 93 counties in Nebraska have benefited from projects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.

Neil WatsonNebraska LotteryLincoln, NE – March 19, 2024 – Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Tuesday, March 19 drawing to $893 million or $421.4 million with the cash option selected.The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 28 consecutive Mega Millions drawings since December 12 without a jackpot winner.The Nebraska Lottery began offering Mega Millions in March of 2010. The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in August 2023 when one ticket was sold in Florida for a $1.602 billion jackpot.Mega Millions jackpot winners have two options for collecting their payment: 30 annuity payments or one cash payment at present value. The annuity option provides annual payments that increase each year. The present cash value is less than the advertised jackpot, which is based on the 29-year annuity option. Winning Mega Millions numbers are announced every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 p.m. Central Time and posted at the Nebraska Lottery website,&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.iAuI3qUyZqtRffZQ3zfUpzpNzmNSojhgdRv9EpaRm6-2BsU-2BqvsgP5YyAt9wOpVtfjAglg_zp2viNv8WmCDmvKbS8g-2FumCH-2BSIkHTUhcISA1gweg93LIwGEu7Eu0ohNOhpJ1nCtJT3xXLcGnwndj0t64QaXbVDk0wvL65KD1iN4vYB7rKAhKu1l-2FBLlTpj0KgRYXUJn-2B8HLoTPqYrARVzjZg-2FGMUVOgMXshuycAygXvqefqnU8ANIUyIzyGqLIe9XiR5YuIvkNHyDlP3bQ-2F4xm2XreyA-2BB-2Fpv5KGq7PnWfHvV0JoT2PQj-2FC-2BWyn44w2sDbYIxi3vuJmQWUxr1HODJp8qOBUwrBjUGUjt7zonbvrdpK-2FTUGzaK3cTmKcrcH91vGjdmjSpHsGEMykqNQ0D5C-2B5XzbtqPSK431DbpOOhbEyUFT9Xw5bUablwcEBgUg-2Fko3WCqL" target="_blank">nelottery.com</a>.Bet CarefulBecause of the high Mega Millions jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. “It’s important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million,” said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. “Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play.” If you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, free help is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/" target="_blank">problemgambling.nebraska.gov</a>.The mission of the Nebraska Lottery is to generate proceeds for good causes while providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Over $965 million has been raised for the Nebraska Lottery’s beneficiary funds since the Lottery began in 1993. All 93 counties in Nebraska have benefited from projects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.

Mega Millions® Jackpot Increased for Tuesday Drawing

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department’s annual&nbsp;Walk to Health&nbsp;Team Challenge&nbsp;kicks off Monday, April 1st.&nbsp; This free walking program will last for 12 weeks and is open to residents of all ages in the SWNPHD nine-county service area.

“The Walk to Health program is a fun and easy way to increase your physical activity,” states Sarah Minnick, Program Manager at Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD).&nbsp; “The team challenge encourages participants to walk with a friend or in a group, and research shows this helps with motivation and reaching step goals, so they are more likely to finish the challenge and get the health benefits of walking.”

Through a grant provided by Community Hospital of McCook’s Wellness for Life program, Walk to Health is partnering with&nbsp;MoveSpring&nbsp;- a fun and easy-to-use wellness platform.&nbsp; Participants can use the web or mobile app to create an account and connect a device for tracking, recognition, and encouragement.

“Everyone who participates in the 12-week challenge and fills out an evaluation of the program, will receive a free Walk to Health t-shirt,” explains Sarah Minnick. “Teams have fun competing against each other or going for the most steps. The top individual and top team receive a special prize.”

For those who already have a MoveSpring account, simply log in and click on Join a Challenge and select the Walk to Health Team Challenge 2024. This is also a good time to update your information in MoveSpring, especially your t-shirt size. Just follow three simple steps:

To register, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://app.movespring.com/" target="_blank">http://app.movespring.com</a>&nbsp;or download MoveSpring from the App Store or Google Play.&nbsp; Use organization code&nbsp;WALK2H&nbsp;to create an account and join the Walk to Health Team Challenge 2024.&nbsp; You can register as a team of 2 to 10 people, or as an individual. You will be able to connect your fitness device to track activity automatically, or you can manually enter your daily exercise. Instructions are available on the SWNPHD website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.swhealth.ne.gov/" target="_blank">swhealth.ne.gov</a>.

For those who do not want to use the MoveSpring app for the challenge, paper step trackers are available at SWNPHD at 404 West 10th&nbsp;Street (1 block north of Arby’s) in McCook or 418 N Spruce in Ogallala and online at swhealth.ne.gov. SWNPHD serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. You can also follow us on Facebook, You Tube, TikTok and Instagram or call 308-345-4223, one number three locations, McCook, Imperial, and Ogallala

Southwest Nebraska Public Health DepartmentSouthwest Nebraska Public Health Department’s annual&nbsp;Walk to Health&nbsp;Team Challenge&nbsp;kicks off Monday, April 1st.&nbsp; This free walking program will last for 12 weeks and is open to residents of all ages in the SWNPHD nine-county service area.“The Walk to Health program is a fun and easy way to increase your physical activity,” states Sarah Minnick, Program Manager at Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD).&nbsp; “The team challenge encourages participants to walk with a friend or in a group, and research shows this helps with motivation and reaching step goals, so they are more likely to finish the challenge and get the health benefits of walking.”Through a grant provided by Community Hospital of McCook’s Wellness for Life program, Walk to Health is partnering with&nbsp;MoveSpring&nbsp;- a fun and easy-to-use wellness platform.&nbsp; Participants can use the web or mobile app to create an account and connect a device for tracking, recognition, and encouragement.“Everyone who participates in the 12-week challenge and fills out an evaluation of the program, will receive a free Walk to Health t-shirt,” explains Sarah Minnick. “Teams have fun competing against each other or going for the most steps. The top individual and top team receive a special prize.”For those who already have a MoveSpring account, simply log in and click on Join a Challenge and select the Walk to Health Team Challenge 2024. This is also a good time to update your information in MoveSpring, especially your t-shirt size. Just follow three simple steps:<ul>
 <li>In the MoveSpring app, click on the 3 lines in the top left-hand corner.</li><li>Click on View Profile.</li><li>Click on the gear icon in the top right - this will bring up your profile information and you can edit anything that has changed.</li>
 </ul>To register, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://app.movespring.com/" target="_blank">http://app.movespring.com</a>&nbsp;or download MoveSpring from the App Store or Google Play.&nbsp; Use organization code&nbsp;WALK2H&nbsp;to create an account and join the Walk to Health Team Challenge 2024.&nbsp; You can register as a team of 2 to 10 people, or as an individual. You will be able to connect your fitness device to track activity automatically, or you can manually enter your daily exercise. Instructions are available on the SWNPHD website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.swhealth.ne.gov/" target="_blank">swhealth.ne.gov</a>.For those who do not want to use the MoveSpring app for the challenge, paper step trackers are available at SWNPHD at 404 West 10th&nbsp;Street (1 block north of Arby’s) in McCook or 418 N Spruce in Ogallala and online at swhealth.ne.gov. SWNPHD serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. You can also follow us on Facebook, You Tube, TikTok and Instagram or call 308-345-4223, one number three locations, McCook, Imperial, and Ogallala

Walk to Health Team Challenge Starts April 1st

&nbsp; &nbsp;The North Platte City Council will meet tonight in a regular meeting.&nbsp; Below is tonight's agenda. To watch tonight's meeting,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CityOfNorthPlatte/streams">&nbsp;click here.&nbsp;</a>The meeting is at 5:30pm at the City Hall Council Chambers.

North Platte Post&nbsp; &nbsp;The North Platte City Council will meet tonight in a regular meeting.&nbsp; Below is tonight's agenda. To watch tonight's meeting,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CityOfNorthPlatte/streams">&nbsp;click here.&nbsp;</a>The meeting is at 5:30pm at the City Hall Council Chambers.<figure>
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Lincoln County - On Saturday, March 16th, at 4 P.M. dispatch received a report of a vehicle colliding with a train.  The accident was reported to have happened at O Fallon’s Crossing which is about a mile east of Sutherland.  There was an east bound train stopped on the tacks.  The 16-year-old driver of the vehicle did not see the west bound train coming because of the stopped train. 

 The 2 vehicles in front of him crossed safely so he did not check for a second train.  His vehicle sustained extensive damage.  He was transported to Great Plains Health, and it was determined that his only injury was a concussion.  There is no suspicion of drugs or alcohol being used.  It is unknown if he was wearing his seat belt.&nbsp;

Lincoln County Sheriff's OfficeLincoln County - On Saturday, March 16th, at 4 P.M. dispatch received a report of a vehicle colliding with a train. The accident was reported to have happened at O Fallon’s Crossing which is about a mile east of Sutherland. There was an east bound train stopped on the tacks. The 16-year-old driver of the vehicle did not see the west bound train coming because of the stopped train. The 2 vehicles in front of him crossed safely so he did not check for a second train. His vehicle sustained extensive damage. He was transported to Great Plains Health, and it was determined that his only injury was a concussion. There is no suspicion of drugs or alcohol being used. It is unknown if he was wearing his seat belt.&nbsp;

Teen driver hit by a train outside of Sutherland over the weekend

U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement

<a>ST. PAUL, Minn.&nbsp;</a>—&nbsp;On March 13,&nbsp;U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE)&nbsp;Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) St. Paul arrested a foreign fugitive wanted in Honduras for homicide.

The 30-year-old unlawfully present Honduran citizen is wanted by authorities in Honduras for the crime of homicide using a firearm.

On March 12, the North Platte Police Department arrested the noncitizen in North Platte, Nebraska, charged him with no operator’s license, and notified ERO of a foreign born national being under arrest.&nbsp;The same day, ERO lodged an immigration detainer with the Lincoln County Jail. On March 13, ERO St. Paul arrested him. He is currently detained at the Phelps County Jail without bond, pending removal proceedings.

U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement<a>ST. PAUL, Minn.&nbsp;</a>—&nbsp;On March 13,&nbsp;U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE)&nbsp;Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) St. Paul arrested a foreign fugitive wanted in Honduras for homicide.The 30-year-old unlawfully present Honduran citizen is wanted by authorities in Honduras for the crime of homicide using a firearm.On March 12, the North Platte Police Department arrested the noncitizen in North Platte, Nebraska, charged him with no operator’s license, and notified ERO of a foreign born national being under arrest.&nbsp;The same day, ERO lodged an immigration detainer with the Lincoln County Jail. On March 13, ERO St. Paul arrested him. He is currently detained at the Phelps County Jail without bond, pending removal proceedings.“ERO St. Paul is committed to public safety, and a significant part of keeping our communities safe is the apprehension and removal of foreign fugitives to their home countries,” said ERO St. Paul Field Office Director Peter B. Berg. “Well done to the officers and our law enforcement partners involved in arresting this dangerous fugitive.”Noncitizens placed into removal proceedings receive their legal due process from federal immigration judges in the immigration courts, which are administered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/eoir/" target="_blank">Executive Office for Immigration Review</a>&nbsp;(EOIR). EOIR is an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice and is separate from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Immigration judges in these courts make decisions based on the merits of each individual case. ICE officers carry out the removal decisions made by the federal immigration judges.As one of ICE’s three operational directorates, ERO is the principal federal law enforcement authority in charge of domestic immigration enforcement. ERO’s mission is to protect the homeland through the arrest and removal of those who undermine the safety of U.S. communities and the integrity of U.S. immigration laws, and its primary areas of focus are interior enforcement operations, management of the agency’s detained and non-detained populations, and repatriation of noncitizens who have received final orders of removal. ERO’s workforce consists of more than 7,700 law enforcement and non-law enforcement support personnel across 25 domestic field offices and 208 locations nationwide, 30 overseas postings, and multiple temporary duty travel assignments along the border.In fiscal year (FY) 2023 ERO arrested 73,822 noncitizens with criminal histories; this group had 290,178 associated charges and convictions with an average of four per individual. These included 33,209 assaults; 4,390 sex and sexual assaults; 7,520 weapons offenses; 1,713 charges or convictions for homicide; and 1,655 kidnapping offenses.Members of the public can report crime and suspicious activity by calling 866-347-2423 or completing the <a href="https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form" target="_blank">online tip form</a>.&nbsp;Learn more about ERO St. Paul’s mission to preserve public safety&nbsp;on X, formerly known as Twitter,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/EROSaintPaul" target="_blank">@EROSaintPaul</a>.