(Grand Island, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Grand Island. There were no injuries in the shooting.

At approximately 6:40 a.m., investigators with the NSP Technical Crimes Unit were serving a search warrant at a residence at 921 East Oklahoma Avenue in Grand Island. The search warrant was in relation to a child pornography investigation.

Preliminary information shows that as investigators attempted to perform the search warrant, the resident, Justin Jelinek, fired a gun from inside the home. A trooper returned fire. Nobody was struck by gunfire. Jelinek then barricaded himself inside the home.

The NSP SWAT Team was activated, and investigators gave repeated commands for Jelinek to exit the home. After approximately ten minutes, Jelinek voluntarily exited the home and was taken into custody without further incident..

Jelinek, 43, has been lodged in Hall County Jail on charges of attempted homicide, attempted first degree assault, use of weapon to commit a felony, resisting arrest, and obstructing a peace officer.

A search of the home revealed over 20 firearms and over 5,000 rounds of ammunition. The investigation remains ongoing. The Grand Island Police Department assisted in this response.

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                    </figure><p><i>For Immediate Release</i></p><p>(Grand Island, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Grand Island. There were no injuries in the shooting.</p><p>At approximately 6:40 a.m., investigators with the NSP Technical Crimes Unit were serving a search warrant at a residence at 921 East Oklahoma Avenue in Grand Island. The search warrant was in relation to a child pornography investigation.</p><p>Preliminary information shows that as investigators attempted to perform the search warrant, the resident, Justin Jelinek, fired a gun from inside the home. A trooper returned fire. Nobody was struck by gunfire. Jelinek then barricaded himself inside the home.</p><p>The NSP SWAT Team was activated, and investigators gave repeated commands for Jelinek to exit the home. After approximately ten minutes, Jelinek voluntarily exited the home and was taken into custody without further incident..</p><p>Jelinek, 43, has been lodged in Hall County Jail on charges of attempted homicide, attempted first degree assault, use of weapon to commit a felony, resisting arrest, and obstructing a peace officer.</p><p>A search of the home revealed over 20 firearms and over 5,000 rounds of ammunition. The investigation remains ongoing. The Grand Island Police Department assisted in this response.</p><figure>
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                        <figcaption><b>Justin M. Jelinek (Hall County Sheriff's Office)</b></figcaption>
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Grand Island Man Arrested After Shooting at Troopers

<a href="https://www.nebeef.org/resources/newsroom/news/details/44364/bridging-agriculture-and-nutrition-nebraska-beef-council-engages-future-dietitians">By: Madison Doeschot - Nebraska Beef Council&nbsp;</a>

Kearney, Ne - Mitch Rippe, Nebraska Beef Council Director of Nutrition and Education, has been busy connecting the worlds of agriculture and dietetics through two impactful learning experiences for dietetic interns from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.&nbsp;

In an effort to bridge the gap between dietetic programs and the agricultural industry, the Nebraska Beef Council recently hosted a comprehensive farm tour offering future dietitians’ firsthand exposure to the beef production cycle.&nbsp;

Stops included Lienetics Ranch, Weber &amp; Sons Co., and McLean Beef’s retail and processing facility, where students learned about sustainability, animal care, and food safety. Nebraska Beef Council Board Member Mark Goes led an interactive meat science session utilizing carcasses donated from the Cattlemen’s Ball, including Angus, Hereford, Beef x Dairy, and Piedmontese breeds. Students used tools and data to calculate ribeye area and quality grade, connecting classroom knowledge to real-world applications.&nbsp;

UNMC intern Kennedy Jones reflected on the experience:&nbsp;

“Seeing how feed is designed to promote healthy growth helped me better understand the link between animal nutrition and the quality of beef people eat. Watching the steps of portioning, packaging, and labeling made me think differently about food safety. It made food systems feel much more personal.”&nbsp;

<b>Media &amp; Communications Workshop&nbsp;</b>

Following the tour, the Nebraska Beef Council also hosted a Media and Communications Workshop, designed to help dietetic interns strengthen their communication skills and build confidence when sharing nutrition information with the public. Sessions were led by expert partners, including Hannah Guenther, Food, Nutrition, and Health Extension Educator with Nebraska Extension, who led Communicating Health with Impact: Tailoring Health Messages for Every Community, and Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES, host of the nationally recognized Sound Bites® Podcast, who presented Messaging, Bridging, and Beyond. These sessions equipped interns with tools for message consistency, consumer trust, and effectively navigating complex food conversations.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760539687945.jpeg" alt="Dietetic interns attend the communications &amp; media workshop presented by the Nebraska Beef Council. (Courtesy Photo Nebraska Beef Council)" />
                        <figcaption>Dietetic interns attend the communications &amp; media workshop presented by the Nebraska Beef Council. (Courtesy Photo Nebraska Beef Council)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><a href="https://www.nebeef.org/resources/newsroom/news/details/44364/bridging-agriculture-and-nutrition-nebraska-beef-council-engages-future-dietitians">By: Madison Doeschot - Nebraska Beef Council&nbsp;</a></p><p>Kearney, Ne - Mitch Rippe, Nebraska Beef Council Director of Nutrition and Education, has been busy connecting the worlds of agriculture and dietetics through two impactful learning experiences for dietetic interns from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.&nbsp;</p><p><b>Beef Industry Farm Tour&nbsp;</b></p><p>In an effort to bridge the gap between dietetic programs and the agricultural industry, the Nebraska Beef Council recently hosted a comprehensive farm tour offering future dietitians’ firsthand exposure to the beef production cycle.&nbsp;</p><p>Stops included Lienetics Ranch, Weber &amp; Sons Co., and McLean Beef’s retail and processing facility, where students learned about sustainability, animal care, and food safety. Nebraska Beef Council Board Member Mark Goes led an interactive meat science session utilizing carcasses donated from the Cattlemen’s Ball, including Angus, Hereford, Beef x Dairy, and Piedmontese breeds. Students used tools and data to calculate ribeye area and quality grade, connecting classroom knowledge to real-world applications.&nbsp;</p><p>UNMC intern Kennedy Jones reflected on the experience:&nbsp;</p><p>“Seeing how feed is designed to promote healthy growth helped me better understand the link between animal nutrition and the quality of beef people eat. Watching the steps of portioning, packaging, and labeling made me think differently about food safety. It made food systems feel much more personal.”&nbsp;</p><p><b>Media &amp; Communications Workshop&nbsp;</b></p><p>Following the tour, the Nebraska Beef Council also hosted a Media and Communications Workshop, designed to help dietetic interns strengthen their communication skills and build confidence when sharing nutrition information with the public. Sessions were led by expert partners, including Hannah Guenther, Food, Nutrition, and Health Extension Educator with Nebraska Extension, who led Communicating Health with Impact: Tailoring Health Messages for Every Community, and Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES, host of the nationally recognized Sound Bites® Podcast, who presented Messaging, Bridging, and Beyond. These sessions equipped interns with tools for message consistency, consumer trust, and effectively navigating complex food conversations.</p>

Bridging Agriculture and Nutrition: Nebraska Beef Council Engages Future Dietitians

Washington D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court is rearguing Louisiana v. Callais today, October 15, 2025 — a case that could redefine how race can be considered in drawing congressional districts and potentially shift the balance of power in Congress.

The dispute began after Louisiana lawmakers were ordered by a lower court to add a second majority-Black district, finding the state’s original map diluted Black voting strength under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. That new map was later struck down by another federal court, which ruled the lines amounted to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.

The Court first heard arguments in the case on March 24, 2025, but requested additional briefing, prompting today’s reargument on whether any race-based redistricting — even when ordered as a remedy under the Voting Rights Act — is constitutional.

Civil rights advocates warn the outcome could dramatically weaken the landmark voting law, which has protected minority voting power for nearly 60 years. Legal experts say a ruling against the use of race-conscious maps could affect congressional boundaries in several states and potentially cost Democrats a number of seats. Some estimates suggest Republicans could gain as many as 15 to 19 districts nationwide if the Court strikes down such maps.&nbsp;

Conservative justices, including Clarence Thomas, have long questioned the constitutionality of using race in redistricting, emphasizing a “color-blind” interpretation of the law. Liberal justices, meanwhile, have argued that ignoring race altogether would erase decades of progress in ensuring fair representation for minority voters.

Louisiana officials contend that the map drawn in 2024 relied too heavily on race and should be invalidated. Civil rights groups counter that race must be considered to comply with the Voting Rights Act and to ensure equal political opportunity.

Today’s hearing drew national attention from both political parties, voting rights organizations, and state officials watching for guidance on how future redistricting battles will unfold.

A decision in Louisiana v. Callais is expected by next summer.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760540323353.jpeg" alt="Front (left to right) - Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Associate Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Elena Kagan. Back (left to right) - Associate Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson (Photo Courtesy Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States)" />
                        <figcaption>Front (left to right) - Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Associate Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Elena Kagan. Back (left to right) - Associate Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson (Photo Courtesy Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Washington D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court is rearguing Louisiana v. Callais today, October 15, 2025 — a case that could redefine how race can be considered in drawing congressional districts and potentially shift the balance of power in Congress.</p><p>The dispute began after Louisiana lawmakers were ordered by a lower court to add a second majority-Black district, finding the state’s original map diluted Black voting strength under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. That new map was later struck down by another federal court, which ruled the lines amounted to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.</p><p>The Court first heard arguments in the case on March 24, 2025, but requested additional briefing, prompting today’s reargument on whether any race-based redistricting — even when ordered as a remedy under the Voting Rights Act — is constitutional.</p><p>Civil rights advocates warn the outcome could dramatically weaken the landmark voting law, which has protected minority voting power for nearly 60 years. Legal experts say a ruling against the use of race-conscious maps could affect congressional boundaries in several states and potentially cost Democrats a number of seats. Some estimates suggest Republicans could gain as many as 15 to 19 districts nationwide if the Court strikes down such maps.&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760540552121.jpeg" alt="Clarence Tomas is expected to lead the case. (Photo Courtesy: Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States, Photographer: Steve Petteway)" />
                        <figcaption>Clarence Tomas is expected to lead the case. (Photo Courtesy: Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States, Photographer: Steve Petteway)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Conservative justices, including Clarence Thomas, have long questioned the constitutionality of using race in redistricting, emphasizing a “color-blind” interpretation of the law. Liberal justices, meanwhile, have argued that ignoring race altogether would erase decades of progress in ensuring fair representation for minority voters.</p><p>Louisiana officials contend that the map drawn in 2024 relied too heavily on race and should be invalidated. Civil rights groups counter that race must be considered to comply with the Voting Rights Act and to ensure equal political opportunity.</p><p>Today’s hearing drew national attention from both political parties, voting rights organizations, and state officials watching for guidance on how future redistricting battles will unfold.</p><p>A decision in Louisiana v. Callais is expected by next summer.</p>

Supreme Court Hears Major Voting Rights Case With Potential to Reshape Congress

Little progress has been made to end&nbsp;the government shutdown&nbsp;as it enters its third week. On Tuesday, Senate chaplain, Retired Rear-Admiral Barry Black, asked&nbsp;the Lord to bring a ceasefire to "our legislative combat."

The shutdown&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-congress-trump-health-care-54b2a584657a0b619bc8326708a05604">began on Oct. 1</a>&nbsp;after Democrats rejected a short-term funding fix and demanded that the bill include an extension of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-care-subsidies-congress-shutdown-democrats-republicans-bb3464820a347fd2c0399e78e335881e">federal subsidies for health insurance</a>&nbsp;under the Affordable Care Act. Trump and other Republican leaders have said the government must reopen before they will negotiate with Democrats on the health subsidies.

<p>Little progress has been made to end&nbsp;the government shutdown&nbsp;as it enters its third week. On Tuesday, Senate chaplain, Retired Rear-Admiral Barry Black, asked&nbsp;the Lord to bring a ceasefire to "our legislative combat."</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;Thank You for the ceasefire between Gaza and Israel ... And Lord, bring a ceasefire to our legislative combat.&quot;<br><br>-- Senate chaplain Black opening prayer <a href="https://t.co/GqbDFoY3Ur">pic.twitter.com/GqbDFoY3Ur</a></p>&mdash; Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) <a href="https://twitter.com/HowardMortman/status/1978187423889698995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>The shutdown&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-congress-trump-health-care-54b2a584657a0b619bc8326708a05604">began on Oct. 1</a>&nbsp;after Democrats rejected a short-term funding fix and demanded that the bill include an extension of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-care-subsidies-congress-shutdown-democrats-republicans-bb3464820a347fd2c0399e78e335881e">federal subsidies for health insurance</a>&nbsp;under the Affordable Care Act. Trump and other Republican leaders have said the government must reopen before they will negotiate with Democrats on the health subsidies.</p>

🎥Senate chaplain prays for "ceasefire" to end government shutdown

MCCOOK, Neb. — Governor Jim Pillen’s office has confirmed that Nebraska’s new ICE detention center in McCook is expected to be operational by November 1, though questions continue to surround transparency and oversight of the project.

The facility is a conversion of the state-run Work Ethic Camp, a minimum-security correctional program focused on rehabilitation and workforce development. The site, now branded the “Cornhusker Clink,” will house up to 300 low- to medium-risk ICE detainees, though the original facility was designed for fewer inmates. Detainees are expected to stay an average of five to fifty days while awaiting immigration proceedings. Pillen has said the partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is meant to address federal immigration needs while creating jobs in southwest Nebraska.

The project was publicly announced in August 2025, and state officials say it is on track for a November 1 opening. The state will continue to own and operate the facility through the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, with the federal government reimbursing the state for housing costs. Pillen’s office has not confirmed whether a final contract with the federal government has been signed, citing ongoing negotiations. About 186 current state inmates have already been relocated to accommodate the change, highlighting the logistical challenges of the conversion.

While the governor has framed the project as a “win-win” for the state and federal authorities, it has faced growing criticism from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and residents. At least nine public records requests filed by news outlets seeking details of the negotiations have been denied or heavily redacted. Pillen’s office has cited legal exemptions and confidentiality agreements, but critics argue that the state is sidestepping public oversight.

Local responses remain mixed. Some community members and leaders see the facility as an economic opportunity that could bring jobs in security, administration, and support services, while others are concerned about the lack of public input, facility readiness, and potential long-term impacts on McCook. Lawmakers have also expressed concerns about staffing levels and whether the site can safely accommodate the new detainees.

Questions also remain about who will be housed at the facility, including whether women or families will be included, and what specific security or medical protocols will be in place. Pillen has stated that detainees will be low-risk individuals, emphasizing the state’s role in enforcing law and order while cooperating with federal authorities.

As the November 1 opening date approaches, the McCook ICE facility continues to draw attention from both supporters and opponents, highlighting the tension between operational goals and public transparency in Nebraska’s approach to federal immigration enforcement.

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                    </figure><p>MCCOOK, Neb. — Governor Jim Pillen’s office has confirmed that Nebraska’s new ICE detention center in McCook is expected to be operational by November 1, though questions continue to surround transparency and oversight of the project.</p><p>The facility is a conversion of the state-run Work Ethic Camp, a minimum-security correctional program focused on rehabilitation and workforce development. The site, now branded the “Cornhusker Clink,” will house up to 300 low- to medium-risk ICE detainees, though the original facility was designed for fewer inmates. Detainees are expected to stay an average of five to fifty days while awaiting immigration proceedings. Pillen has said the partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is meant to address federal immigration needs while creating jobs in southwest Nebraska.</p><p>The project was publicly announced in August 2025, and state officials say it is on track for a November 1 opening. The state will continue to own and operate the facility through the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, with the federal government reimbursing the state for housing costs. Pillen’s office has not confirmed whether a final contract with the federal government has been signed, citing ongoing negotiations. About 186 current state inmates have already been relocated to accommodate the change, highlighting the logistical challenges of the conversion.</p><p>While the governor has framed the project as a “win-win” for the state and federal authorities, it has faced growing criticism from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and residents. At least nine public records requests filed by news outlets seeking details of the negotiations have been denied or heavily redacted. Pillen’s office has cited legal exemptions and confidentiality agreements, but critics argue that the state is sidestepping public oversight.</p><p>Local responses remain mixed. Some community members and leaders see the facility as an economic opportunity that could bring jobs in security, administration, and support services, while others are concerned about the lack of public input, facility readiness, and potential long-term impacts on McCook. Lawmakers have also expressed concerns about staffing levels and whether the site can safely accommodate the new detainees.</p><p>Questions also remain about who will be housed at the facility, including whether women or families will be included, and what specific security or medical protocols will be in place. Pillen has stated that detainees will be low-risk individuals, emphasizing the state’s role in enforcing law and order while cooperating with federal authorities.</p><p>As the November 1 opening date approaches, the McCook ICE facility continues to draw attention from both supporters and opponents, highlighting the tension between operational goals and public transparency in Nebraska’s approach to federal immigration enforcement.</p>

McCook ICE Facility 18 Days From Opening Amid Transparency Concerns

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump Participates in a Medal of Freedom Ceremony for Charlie Kirk <a href="https://t.co/KGAv0O6oTz">https://t.co/KGAv0O6oTz</a></p>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1978198302932742489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump and Erika Kirk arrive to the Medal of Freedom Ceremony for Charlie Kirk ❤️🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/6aRc4TOTRt">pic.twitter.com/6aRc4TOTRt</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1978200500035047809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Every single day of this administration, we will continue to carry out the mission for which he lived... In <a href="https://twitter.com/charliekirk11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@charliekirk11</a>&#39;s honor, we will continue, like we have been, to Fight, Fight, Fight—and to WIN, WIN, WIN. We&#39;re gonna win SO MUCH.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/tLUvMHgtVQ">pic.twitter.com/tLUvMHgtVQ</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1978207602958864822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;In the days since Charlie&#39;s killing, we&#39;ve seen exactly why our country so dearly needed his example. We&#39;ve watched legions of far-left radicals resort to desperate acts of violence and terror because they know that their ideas and arguments are persuading no one.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/A1IsbDrmpT">pic.twitter.com/A1IsbDrmpT</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1978205826754973917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Charlie Kirk was a martyr for truth and for freedom, and from Socrates... to Saint Peter... those who change history the most, and he really did, have always risked their lives for causes they were put on earth to defend.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/SFK1OeuxPc">pic.twitter.com/SFK1OeuxPc</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1978205271185850551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded posthumously to the late Charlie Kirk, to his wife, Mrs. Erika Kirk 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/T28dH9Gk4S">pic.twitter.com/T28dH9Gk4S</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1978209628627370054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/MrsErikaKirk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrsErikaKirk</a>: &quot;If the moment had come, he probably would have run for president, but not out of ambition, He would only have done if it that was something that he believed his country needed.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/9DkGIaN4Wp">pic.twitter.com/9DkGIaN4Wp</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1978213900253376643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/MrsErikaKirk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrsErikaKirk</a> reveals daughter&#39;s message on Charlie Kirk&#39;s birthday. <a href="https://t.co/UYPzY4ntDR">pic.twitter.com/UYPzY4ntDR</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1978216759560741237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After the Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring <a href="https://twitter.com/charliekirk11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@charliekirk11</a>, President Trump and Vice President Vance stood with Erika as Amazing Grace played ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/dWv9d4Z3WV">pic.twitter.com/dWv9d4Z3WV</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1978224055300804723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump signs a Proclamation declaring October 14 as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk ❤️ <br><br>President Trump recalls nights on the Mar-a-Lago patio listening to music with Charlie…<br><br>“Remember Charlie on the patio…he could sit there all night long!” <a href="https://t.co/pDrEBWEdmV">pic.twitter.com/pDrEBWEdmV</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1978229151346597983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥Trump posthumously awards Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/8DMrDfoSjF">pic.twitter.com/8DMrDfoSjF</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1978155685150945357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥6 killed after US strikes another drug boat of Venezuela 

Lincoln, October 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a formal hearing in the Black Hills Energy Rate Case (NG-124) beginning at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday October 15, in the Commission hearing room and online.

On May 1, Black Hills Energy filed an application with the PSC seeking a $34.6 million dollar rate increase. The proposal will increase Black Hills’ fixed customer charges and distribution charges, the rates regulated by the Commission. The Commission has until January 1, 2026, to make its decision regarding Black Hills Energy’s rate increase application.

Testimony and comments made during the formal hearing will be limited to the parties involved in the proceedings, including Black Hills Energy, and the Public Advocate. Customers are represented by the Public Advocate, an attorney with experience in natural gas matters appointed pursuant to statute.

Information for viewing the hearing can be found on the commission calendar on the PSC website. Additional information can be found on the NG-124 Black Hills Energy Rate Case page of under the Natural Gas Department tab of the PSC website.

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                    </figure><p><i>For Immediate Release</i></p><p>Lincoln, October 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a formal hearing in the Black Hills Energy Rate Case (NG-124) beginning at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday October 15, in the Commission hearing room and online.</p><p>On May 1, Black Hills Energy filed an application with the PSC seeking a $34.6 million dollar rate increase. The proposal will increase Black Hills’ fixed customer charges and distribution charges, the rates regulated by the Commission. The Commission has until January 1, 2026, to make its decision regarding Black Hills Energy’s rate increase application.</p><p>Testimony and comments made during the formal hearing will be limited to the parties involved in the proceedings, including Black Hills Energy, and the Public Advocate. Customers are represented by the Public Advocate, an attorney with experience in natural gas matters appointed pursuant to statute.</p><p>Information for viewing the hearing can be found on the commission calendar on the PSC website. Additional information can be found on the NG-124 Black Hills Energy Rate Case page of under the Natural Gas Department tab of the PSC website.</p>

Nebraska Commission to Hold Formal Hearing in Black Hills Energy Rate Case

<br>October 14, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Georgia woman after locating 130 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in eastern Nebraska.

Saturday, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a trooper stopped an eastbound Nissan Altima for speeding on I-80 near mile marker 440. During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. A K9 with the Papillion Police Department detected the odor of a controlled substance coming from the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed several trash bags in the trunk, containing suspected methamphetamine. The total weight was 130 pounds.

The driver, Iesha Smith, 47, of Smyrna, Georgia, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. She was lodged in Sarpy County Jail.

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                        <figcaption>Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Georgia woman after locating 130 lbs of methamphetamine in eastern Nebraska Saturday, Oct. 11.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><br>October 14, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Georgia woman after locating 130 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in eastern Nebraska.</p><p>Saturday, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a trooper stopped an eastbound Nissan Altima for speeding on I-80 near mile marker 440. During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. A K9 with the Papillion Police Department detected the odor of a controlled substance coming from the vehicle.</p><p>A search of the vehicle revealed several trash bags in the trunk, containing suspected methamphetamine. The total weight was 130 pounds.</p><p>The driver, Iesha Smith, 47, of Smyrna, Georgia, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. She was lodged in Sarpy County Jail.</p>

Troopers Find 130 LBs of Methamphetamine in I-80 Traffic Stop

October 14, 2025 (Kearney, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— The Nebraska State Patrol hosted troopers and officers from eleven other states for a week of training that will help keep roadways safe across the country.

Last week, NSP Carrier Enforcement troopers provided a series of training sessions focused on commercial motor vehicle safety, including inspections and post-crash investigations. The training included troopers and officers from Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Idaho, Texas, Wisconsin, Vermont, Illinois, and Kansas.

“Teamwork across state lines is important to keep America’s roadways safe,” said Captain Martin Denton, Commander of NSP Carrier Enforcement. “Our troopers are proud to share their training with troopers and officers from across the country. The scenarios are based on actual encounters and situations our troopers have experienced. Thanks to all the participants and our local partners for making last week’s training a success.”

The training sessions provided both classroom and hands-on instruction in areas of forensic examination of commercial motor vehicles, as well as completion of post-crash inspections of commercial motor vehicles.

NSP received assistance from several local partners to make this training as valuable as possible. Thank you to the Nebraska Trucking Association, Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, Crete Carrier Corp., Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Randy and Brian’s Towing, Dowhy Towing, Carney Towing, Great West Casualty Insurance, Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, Nebraska Department of Transportation, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for their partnership in this training.

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                    </figure><p><i>For Immediate Release</i></p><p>October 14, 2025 (Kearney, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— The Nebraska State Patrol hosted troopers and officers from eleven other states for a week of training that will help keep roadways safe across the country.</p><p>Last week, NSP Carrier Enforcement troopers provided a series of training sessions focused on commercial motor vehicle safety, including inspections and post-crash investigations. The training included troopers and officers from Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Idaho, Texas, Wisconsin, Vermont, Illinois, and Kansas.</p><p>“Teamwork across state lines is important to keep America’s roadways safe,” said Captain Martin Denton, Commander of NSP Carrier Enforcement. “Our troopers are proud to share their training with troopers and officers from across the country. The scenarios are based on actual encounters and situations our troopers have experienced. Thanks to all the participants and our local partners for making last week’s training a success.”</p><p>The training sessions provided both classroom and hands-on instruction in areas of forensic examination of commercial motor vehicles, as well as completion of post-crash inspections of commercial motor vehicles.</p><p>NSP received assistance from several local partners to make this training as valuable as possible. Thank you to the Nebraska Trucking Association, Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, Crete Carrier Corp., Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Randy and Brian’s Towing, Dowhy Towing, Carney Towing, Great West Casualty Insurance, Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, Nebraska Department of Transportation, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for their partnership in this training.</p>

NSP Hosts Officials from 11 States for Commercial Vehicle Training

On October 14, 2025, President Donald Trump will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was tragically assassinated on September 10 during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The ceremony, scheduled for 4 p.m. ET at the White House, will coincide with what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday. His wife, Erika Kirk, will accept the honor on his behalf.&nbsp;

President Trump has praised Kirk as “a giant of his generation” and “a champion of liberty,” emphasizing his significant impact on American society. The award ceremony is expected to draw a large crowd, reflecting the high regard in which Kirk was held by his supporters.&nbsp;

Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded, continues to honor his memory by engaging young people across the nation, promoting the principles of free markets and limited government. In the wake of Kirk's passing, TPUSA has seen a surge in interest, with over 120,000 inquiries and the establishment of more than 2,700 new chapters.&nbsp;

The National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk is to serve as a reminder of the importance of civic engagement, open discourse, and the promotion of democratic values. As Americans observe this day, they are encouraged to reflect on Kirk's contributions and consider how they can continue to engage in meaningful ways within their communities.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760455630073.jpeg" alt="President Donald Trump embraces Erika Kirk during memorial service for her husband, Charlie Kirk, on Sept. 21, 2025. (Photo USA Today)" />
                        <figcaption>President Donald Trump embraces Erika Kirk during memorial service for her husband, Charlie Kirk, on Sept. 21, 2025. (Photo USA Today)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>On October 14, 2025, President Donald Trump will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was tragically assassinated on September 10 during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The ceremony, scheduled for 4 p.m. ET at the White House, will coincide with what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday. His wife, Erika Kirk, will accept the honor on his behalf.&nbsp;</p><p>President Trump has praised Kirk as “a giant of his generation” and “a champion of liberty,” emphasizing his significant impact on American society. The award ceremony is expected to draw a large crowd, reflecting the high regard in which Kirk was held by his supporters.&nbsp;</p><p>Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded, continues to honor his memory by engaging young people across the nation, promoting the principles of free markets and limited government. In the wake of Kirk's passing, TPUSA has seen a surge in interest, with over 120,000 inquiries and the establishment of more than 2,700 new chapters.&nbsp;</p><p>The National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk is to serve as a reminder of the importance of civic engagement, open discourse, and the promotion of democratic values. As Americans observe this day, they are encouraged to reflect on Kirk's contributions and consider how they can continue to engage in meaningful ways within their communities.</p>

Erika Kirk to Accept Presidential Medal of Freedom for Late Charlie Kirk

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU), Nebraska’s leading organizer of cooperatives says that rural Nebraska continues to benefit from using cooperatives. NeFU estimates it has organized 445 cooperatives since 1911.

NeFU President John Hansen said, “Because we have so many different kinds of cooperatives that blend into our rural communities, and because they are such an important part of our daily lives, it is easy to take their benefits for granted. We are sharing the Nebraska Cooperative Council’s fact sheet on the benefits of Nebraska cooperatives to highlight the importance of keeping, using, and growing our cooperatives. We own them, and we benefit from them when we do business with ourselves. As owners, we have a responsibility to be engaged and involved in our cooperatives. We thank all the men and women who take the time to serve on coop boards across our state.”

From the Nebraska Cooperative Council Fact Sheet:

“In 2022, the Nebraska Cooperative Council commissioned the Bureau of Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to conduct a study of the economic effect of Nebraska’s farmer owned supply/marketing and regional cooperatives. According to the study, published in 2023, Nebraska’s supply/marketing cooperatives and regional cooperatives’ operations in Nebraska provided a $3.1 billion impact on Nebraska’s economy. Of this total, average annual economic impacts of $213.4 million were felt in the Omaha and Lincoln metropolitan areas.”

Nebraska Farmers Union is a general farm organization with 3,532 farm and ranch family members dedicated to protecting and enhancing the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers and ranchers, and their rural communities.&nbsp; Since 1913, Nebraska Farmers Union has helped organize over 445 cooperatives.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760443368708.png" alt="Rural Nebraska continues to benefit from using cooperatives. (Photo by Jan Kraus on Unsplash)" />
                        <figcaption>Rural Nebraska continues to benefit from using cooperatives. (Photo by Jan Kraus on Unsplash)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU), Nebraska’s leading organizer of cooperatives says that rural Nebraska continues to benefit from using cooperatives. NeFU estimates it has organized 445 cooperatives since 1911.</p><p>NeFU President John Hansen said, “Because we have so many different kinds of cooperatives that blend into our rural communities, and because they are such an important part of our daily lives, it is easy to take their benefits for granted. We are sharing the Nebraska Cooperative Council’s fact sheet on the benefits of Nebraska cooperatives to highlight the importance of keeping, using, and growing our cooperatives. We own them, and we benefit from them when we do business with ourselves. As owners, we have a responsibility to be engaged and involved in our cooperatives. We thank all the men and women who take the time to serve on coop boards across our state.”</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://cdn-ilbhofd.nitrocdn.com/GylVsJfULsgVDWUCFBufHmCoRzeNFaNW/assets/images/optimized/rev-e070a14/www.morningagclips.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/co-ops.png" alt="" />
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                    </figure><p>From the Nebraska Cooperative Council Fact Sheet:</p><p>“In 2022, the Nebraska Cooperative Council commissioned the Bureau of Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to conduct a study of the economic effect of Nebraska’s farmer owned supply/marketing and regional cooperatives. According to the study, published in 2023, Nebraska’s supply/marketing cooperatives and regional cooperatives’ operations in Nebraska provided a $3.1 billion impact on Nebraska’s economy. Of this total, average annual economic impacts of $213.4 million were felt in the Omaha and Lincoln metropolitan areas.”</p><p>Nebraska Farmers Union is a general farm organization with 3,532 farm and ranch family members dedicated to protecting and enhancing the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers and ranchers, and their rural communities.&nbsp; Since 1913, Nebraska Farmers Union has helped organize over 445 cooperatives.</p><p>— Nebraska Farmers Union</p>

NeFU Says Cooperative Month Reminds Us of the Many Benefits Coops Provide

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                        <figcaption>Photo from White House video</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> stands at the center alongside dozens of his fellow world leaders — all coming together for today&#39;s unprecedented international Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt 🕊️ <a href="https://t.co/w2J4esyYcI">pic.twitter.com/w2J4esyYcI</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977768075954176492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump is the Peace President. <a href="https://t.co/QMJbh0L1oE">https://t.co/QMJbh0L1oE</a></p>&mdash; Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) <a href="https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/1977783829122232455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> stands at the center alongside dozens of his fellow world leaders — all coming together for today&#39;s unprecedented international Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt 🕊️ <a href="https://t.co/w2J4esyYcI">pic.twitter.com/w2J4esyYcI</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977768075954176492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome billboards all around Sharm El-Sheikh 🇺🇸🇪🇬 <a href="https://t.co/39ISvVLuA7">pic.twitter.com/39ISvVLuA7</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1977794848288575989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST <a href="https://t.co/hf7tBaoMNY">pic.twitter.com/hf7tBaoMNY</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977760167530803685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE PEACE PRESIDENT! <a href="https://t.co/w48BJVq9x9">pic.twitter.com/w48BJVq9x9</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977763074640662572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> joins the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in an official signing ceremony for the historic Gaza Peace Deal <a href="https://t.co/mqonzJNyP1">pic.twitter.com/mqonzJNyP1</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977775145314861393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everyone wants a photo with the Leader of the Free World — THE PRESIDENT OF PEACE! <a href="https://t.co/1SHKLvdL6u">pic.twitter.com/1SHKLvdL6u</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977777422465716723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> joins the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in an official signing ceremony for the historic Gaza Peace Deal <a href="https://t.co/mqonzJNyP1">pic.twitter.com/mqonzJNyP1</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977775145314861393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥Trump calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East

The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its 13th day, and the effects are being felt both in Washington and across the country. In Nebraska and the Great Plains, federal employees, contractors, and programs tied to the region are beginning to experience delays and disruptions.

Treasury officials say the shutdown is starting to impact the broader economy. Thousands of federal employees remain furloughed, and more than 4,000 have received notices of potential layoffs. Military pay continues to be prioritized, but other agencies are facing postponed payments, halted contracts, and delayed services.

Locally, programs that rely on federal support — including agricultural assistance, rural development initiatives, and federal research projects — are seeing slowdowns. Communities that depend on federal offices or grant programs are beginning to feel the ripple effects. For example, Nebraska farmers awaiting timely updates or assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture may face delays, and federally funded research centers and environmental programs have paused operations.

Many popular federal attractions, including museums and the National Zoo, remain closed due to lack of funding. Meanwhile, public data releases, grant processing, and other administrative functions are delayed nationwide.

Congress has yet to reach a resolution. The Senate has been unable to pass a short-term funding bill, while the House remains out of session. Both sides continue to place blame on each other, with no clear end to the shutdown in sight.

Experts warn that if the shutdown continues, the economic impact could deepen, affecting not only federal employees but also local communities and industries that rely on government programs and support.

The shutdown’s effects are spreading beyond Washington, and how long it continues will determine the depth of its impact on workers, communities, and local economies.

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                    </figure><p>The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its 13th day, and the effects are being felt both in Washington and across the country. In Nebraska and the Great Plains, federal employees, contractors, and programs tied to the region are beginning to experience delays and disruptions.</p><p>Treasury officials say the shutdown is starting to impact the broader economy. Thousands of federal employees remain furloughed, and more than 4,000 have received notices of potential layoffs. Military pay continues to be prioritized, but other agencies are facing postponed payments, halted contracts, and delayed services.</p><p>Locally, programs that rely on federal support — including agricultural assistance, rural development initiatives, and federal research projects — are seeing slowdowns. Communities that depend on federal offices or grant programs are beginning to feel the ripple effects. For example, Nebraska farmers awaiting timely updates or assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture may face delays, and federally funded research centers and environmental programs have paused operations.</p><p>Many popular federal attractions, including museums and the National Zoo, remain closed due to lack of funding. Meanwhile, public data releases, grant processing, and other administrative functions are delayed nationwide.</p><p>Congress has yet to reach a resolution. The Senate has been unable to pass a short-term funding bill, while the House remains out of session. Both sides continue to place blame on each other, with no clear end to the shutdown in sight.</p><p>Experts warn that if the shutdown continues, the economic impact could deepen, affecting not only federal employees but also local communities and industries that rely on government programs and support.</p><h2>What This Means for You</h2><ul>
                        <li>Federal employees and contractors: Many remain furloughed and may experience delayed pay. Some have received notices of potential layoffs.
</li><li>Farmers and rural communities: Assistance programs through agencies like the USDA may be delayed, affecting loan approvals, disaster aid, and other services.
</li><li>Local businesses: Companies that rely on federal contracts or government funding could face interruptions or delayed payments.
</li><li>Residents and travelers: Federal offices, research centers, and popular attractions like museums may be closed, and public services could be slower.
</li><li>Everyone: Delays in federal reports, data releases, and grant processing could affect planning for businesses, schools, and local governments.
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                    </ul><p>The shutdown’s effects are spreading beyond Washington, and how long it continues will determine the depth of its impact on workers, communities, and local economies.</p>

Nebraska Feels the Impact of Federal Shutdown on Day 13: Paychecks, Programs, and Services Delayed

After 740 days in captivity, the last remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza have been released, marking a major milestone in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Families and communities in Israel are welcoming their loved ones home, ending a prolonged period of uncertainty and fear.

The release came as part of a broader agreement negotiated with international mediation. Under the deal, Israel agreed to release a number of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the safe return of the hostages, alongside arrangements for the retrieval of deceased hostages’ remains. The agreement also includes discussions on partial withdrawal of Israeli forces and the future governance of Gaza, signaling a potential step toward easing tensions in the region.

Emotional reunions unfolded across Israel as families embraced their relatives after years apart. Public gatherings, including a large gathering in Tel Aviv, highlighted the relief and hope that accompanies the hostages’ return.

Despite the release, challenges remain. Hamas has reportedly deployed fighters within Gaza as a display of strength, underscoring the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the continuing security concerns. Diplomats emphasize that long-term peace will require further negotiations on disarmament, border security, and humanitarian access in Gaza.

The release follows months of stalled talks and previous failed ceasefire attempts, demonstrating the persistence of diplomatic efforts in the region. Analysts suggest that while this event is a significant breakthrough, the path toward stability in Gaza and the wider Middle East remains complex and uncertain.

For the families of the hostages, the focus is now on rebuilding their lives and moving forward after years of waiting. For Israel and the international community, the challenge will be to ensure that the fragile agreement holds and to prevent future escalations.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760373880835.jpeg" alt="People react as they gather to watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Oded Balilty)" />
                        <figcaption>People react as they gather to watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Oded Balilty)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>After 740 days in captivity, the last remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza have been released, marking a major milestone in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Families and communities in Israel are welcoming their loved ones home, ending a prolonged period of uncertainty and fear.</p><p>The release came as part of a broader agreement negotiated with international mediation. Under the deal, Israel agreed to release a number of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the safe return of the hostages, alongside arrangements for the retrieval of deceased hostages’ remains. The agreement also includes discussions on partial withdrawal of Israeli forces and the future governance of Gaza, signaling a potential step toward easing tensions in the region.</p><p>Emotional reunions unfolded across Israel as families embraced their relatives after years apart. Public gatherings, including a large gathering in Tel Aviv, highlighted the relief and hope that accompanies the hostages’ return.</p><p>Despite the release, challenges remain. Hamas has reportedly deployed fighters within Gaza as a display of strength, underscoring the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the continuing security concerns. Diplomats emphasize that long-term peace will require further negotiations on disarmament, border security, and humanitarian access in Gaza.</p><p>The release follows months of stalled talks and previous failed ceasefire attempts, demonstrating the persistence of diplomatic efforts in the region. Analysts suggest that while this event is a significant breakthrough, the path toward stability in Gaza and the wider Middle East remains complex and uncertain.</p><p>For the families of the hostages, the focus is now on rebuilding their lives and moving forward after years of waiting. For Israel and the international community, the challenge will be to ensure that the fragile agreement holds and to prevent future escalations.</p>

Final Israeli Hostages Released from Gaza After Two Years in Captivity

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760359689454.png" alt="President Trump addressed Israeli lawmakers on Monday-image from White House video" />
                        <figcaption>President Trump addressed Israeli lawmakers on Monday-image from White House video</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;The God who once dwelled among His people in this city still calls us, in the words of Scripture, to turn from evil and do good, to seek peace and pursue it.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/eje68UKUDM">pic.twitter.com/eje68UKUDM</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977709528847098045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> enters the Knesset chamber 🇺🇸🇮🇱 <a href="https://t.co/4YUnh0QND7">pic.twitter.com/4YUnh0QND7</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1977684923046924454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;This is not only the End of a war—it is the END of an age of terror and death, and the BEGINNING of the age of faith, hope, and of God... This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/TKIO6tBSTw">pic.twitter.com/TKIO6tBSTw</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977695027796074975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Two members of the Israeli Knesset were expelled after holding up signs that said “Recognize Palestine” during President Trump&#39;s speech. <a href="https://t.co/mH76QRC72Z">pic.twitter.com/mH76QRC72Z</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1977746003424866740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Two years ago... thousands of innocent Israeli civilians were attacked by terrorists in one of the most evil and heinous desecrations of innocent life the world has ever seen... please know that America joins you in those two everlasting vows—NEVER FORGET, and NEVER… <a href="https://t.co/PwzVakflqC">pic.twitter.com/PwzVakflqC</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977699108501491739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Across the Middle East, the forces of chaos, terror, and ruin that have plagued the region for decades now stand weakened... defeated. A new coalition of proud and responsible nations is emerging—and because of us, the enemies of all civilization are in retreat.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/unJ2OwMt5u">pic.twitter.com/unJ2OwMt5u</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977701204927840276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Israel has won all that they can by force of arms. Now, it&#39;s time to translate these victories against terrorists on the battlefield into the ultimate prize of PEACE and PROSPERITY for the entire Middle East.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/dzf2cBIiyG">pic.twitter.com/dzf2cBIiyG</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977702879839257056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Generations from now, this will be remembered as the moment that everything began to change... Like the USA right now, it will be the GOLDEN AGE of Israel and the Golden Age of the Middle East.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/kENG7rR2kZ">pic.twitter.com/kENG7rR2kZ</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977695578336243823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;It should now be clear to everyone throughout the region that decades of fomenting terrorism and extremism, jihadism and anti-Semitism, have not worked... From Gaza to Iran, those bitter hatreds have delivered nothing but misery, suffering, failure, and death.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/HKtypitPn1">pic.twitter.com/HKtypitPn1</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977704241121710511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;The choice for Palestinians could not be more clear. This is their chance to turn forever from the path of terror and violence... The total focus of Gazans must be on restoring the fundamentals... so they can finally have the better life their children deserve.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/cxpfhYmVZb">pic.twitter.com/cxpfhYmVZb</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977704795679977965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;It&#39;s more obvious than ever that the productive and responsible nations of this region should not be enemies or adversaries, you should be partners — and eventually even friends.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/0W7sAddq3Q">pic.twitter.com/0W7sAddq3Q</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977705304805527634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Instead of making weapons and missiles, the wealth of this region should flow to schools and medicine, industry... it could have happened a long time ago, but it was strangled and set back... by the administrations of Barack Obama and then Joe Biden.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/mnNYQYoJO3">pic.twitter.com/mnNYQYoJO3</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977706853539647703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> to the Knesset: &quot;The story of fierce Israeli resolve and triumph since October 7th should be proof to the entire world that those who seek to destroy this nation are doomed to bitter failure. The State of Israel is strong — and it will live and thrive forever.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/WESzRo5Zg0">pic.twitter.com/WESzRo5Zg0</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977706960590963074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Over the past two years, I&#39;ve met many of the families of Israelis taken hostage... I have looked into their eyes, and seen the worst nightmares of their suffering. But I have also seen something else—the beautiful LOVE of the people... the love that gives you the… <a href="https://t.co/zhYAVslLwW">pic.twitter.com/zhYAVslLwW</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977708950892982550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;We have built industries together, we have made discoveries together, we have confronted evil together... and perhaps most beautifully of all, we have made PEACE together. And this week, against all odds, we have done the IMPOSSIBLE, and brought our hostages home.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/mPMXQP3oJr">pic.twitter.com/mPMXQP3oJr</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977709898247852440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥Trump references the Bible in speech to Israeli lawmakers

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s official: There are no more living Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity. <a href="https://t.co/qa1Lh4vhhv">pic.twitter.com/qa1Lh4vhhv</a></p>&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1977659327088599298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We’ve been waiting for this moment for so, so long. PURE JOY.<br><br>But it won’t be complete until the last hostage is home.<br><br>Credit: Danor Aharon <a href="https://t.co/P9I2Ebni0S">pic.twitter.com/P9I2Ebni0S</a></p>&mdash; Bring Them Home Now (@bringhomenow) <a href="https://twitter.com/bringhomenow/status/1977614940270936376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“I want to sincerely thank you” ❤️ <br><br>President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> meets with hostage families and listens to their stories <a href="https://t.co/SNQCpTVUU4">pic.twitter.com/SNQCpTVUU4</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1977668287258595604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Hamas releases remaining living hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire

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                    </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🚨 <a href="https://t.co/kmn7DNKgIv">pic.twitter.com/kmn7DNKgIv</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1977065808741515751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump delivers for the troops. <a href="https://t.co/iZOvn2GULG">pic.twitter.com/iZOvn2GULG</a></p>&mdash; Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/1977066803601031594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Trump identifies funds to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

Authorities are investigating after skeletal remains were discovered near Scotts Bluff National Monument, drawing a large law enforcement and emergency response to the area Saturday morning.

According to Gering Police Capt. Jason Rogers, officers received a phone call Friday afternoon from a reporting party who said they saw what appeared to be human remains near the north side of the monument. The area was secured, and investigators returned to the scene Saturday morning to continue the search and documentation.

Reports indicate the discovery drew attention around 10 a.m. Saturday, after a man walking his dog observed activity near the site. Officials believe the remains may have first been spotted around 6 p.m. Friday evening.

In addition to Gering Police, the response included Gering Fire and Rescue, officers with the National Park Service, and the Scotts Bluff County CERT Team. The Nebraska State Patrol also assisted at the scene, with radio communications noting the use of LE Secure 5 — a channel typically reserved for the most sensitive investigations.

An officer on scene said the remains appear to have been there for several years. The Scotts Bluff County coroner’s office is assisting with examination and identification, and the National Park Service has been notified due to the monument’s proximity to federal land.

Capt. Rogers said it will be a lengthy process to determine both the identity of the individual and a possible cause of death, one that will require the assistance of a forensic laboratory.

Englebert Family Notified
On Saturday, the mother of Chance Englebert publicly confirmed she had been contacted by Gering Police regarding the discovery. Englebert, a Wyoming man, was 25 when he disappeared in July 2019 after reportedly walking away from a family gathering in Gering following a dispute. Despite years of searches involving drones, K9 units, and volunteers, no trace of him was found.

Authorities have not confirmed any connection between the remains and the Englebert case, though speculation has circulated locally.

Scotts Bluff National Monument, a landmark along the historic Oregon Trail, occasionally becomes the focus of search or recovery operations due to its rugged terrain and remote sections. Officials have not said whether any public trails or areas have been closed during the investigation.

Capt. Rogers said the investigation remains ongoing and that further information will be released as results become available.

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                    </figure><p>Authorities are investigating after skeletal remains were discovered near Scotts Bluff National Monument, drawing a large law enforcement and emergency response to the area Saturday morning.</p><p>According to Gering Police Capt. Jason Rogers, officers received a phone call Friday afternoon from a reporting party who said they saw what appeared to be human remains near the north side of the monument. The area was secured, and investigators returned to the scene Saturday morning to continue the search and documentation.</p><p>Reports indicate the discovery drew attention around 10 a.m. Saturday, after a man walking his dog observed activity near the site. Officials believe the remains may have first been spotted around 6 p.m. Friday evening.</p><p>In addition to Gering Police, the response included Gering Fire and Rescue, officers with the National Park Service, and the Scotts Bluff County CERT Team. The Nebraska State Patrol also assisted at the scene, with radio communications noting the use of LE Secure 5 — a channel typically reserved for the most sensitive investigations.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>An officer on scene said the remains appear to have been there for several years. The Scotts Bluff County coroner’s office is assisting with examination and identification, and the National Park Service has been notified due to the monument’s proximity to federal land.</p><p>Capt. Rogers said it will be a lengthy process to determine both the identity of the individual and a possible cause of death, one that will require the assistance of a forensic laboratory.</p><p>Englebert Family Notified
On Saturday, the mother of Chance Englebert publicly confirmed she had been contacted by Gering Police regarding the discovery. Englebert, a Wyoming man, was 25 when he disappeared in July 2019 after reportedly walking away from a family gathering in Gering following a dispute. Despite years of searches involving drones, K9 units, and volunteers, no trace of him was found.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffindchanceenglebert%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02SEWqWNXxCXgfUcpMEqAtQyi4uqJa4spxGRfffwdU43MuxVuw3hnUeHNDkx2X1QvXl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="736" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div><p>Authorities have not confirmed any connection between the remains and the Englebert case, though speculation has circulated locally.</p><p>Scotts Bluff National Monument, a landmark along the historic Oregon Trail, occasionally becomes the focus of search or recovery operations due to its rugged terrain and remote sections. Officials have not said whether any public trails or areas have been closed during the investigation.</p><p>Capt. Rogers said the investigation remains ongoing and that further information will be released as results become available.</p><p><i>This is a developing story.</i></p>

Remains Discovered Near Scotts Bluff National Monument Under Investigation; Englebert Family Notified

<br>OCTOBER 10, 2025 (HASTINGS, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a person wanted out of Pennsylvania after a pursuit in central Nebraska.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. Thursday, NSP received information that a man being sought by Pennsylvania law enforcement was believed to be traveling through Nebraska. The subject was believed to be traveling in a Mercedes SUV.

At approximately 9:40 p.m. a trooper located the vehicle and the subject at a gas station at the Alda interchange on Interstate 80, at mile marker 305. As the trooper attempted to make contact, the subject drove away, ripping the fuel hose away from the vehicle. The trooper initiated a pursuit.

The driver fled southbound on Alda Road, with speeds above 120 miles per hour. After several miles, the driver drove into a corn field, stopped, and fled on foot. Additional troopers, personnel, and K9 units from other police and sheriff departments also responded to the area.

Thermal drones were used to locate the suspect, who was taken into custody without further incident just after 12:00 a.m. Friday.

The suspect, Antonio Lindsay, 58, of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, was medically cleared and lodged in Adams County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, criminal mischief, obstruction, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to obey a lawful order.

Lindsay was wanted in Pennsylvania for aggravated assault and other charges.

NSP was assisted by the Hastings Police Department, Grand Island Police Department, Kearney Police Department, Colfax County Sheriff’s Office, Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, and Adams County Sheriff’s Office. 

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                    </figure><p><br>OCTOBER 10, 2025 (HASTINGS, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a person wanted out of Pennsylvania after a pursuit in central Nebraska.</p><p>At approximately 9:30 p.m. Thursday, NSP received information that a man being sought by Pennsylvania law enforcement was believed to be traveling through Nebraska. The subject was believed to be traveling in a Mercedes SUV.</p><p>At approximately 9:40 p.m. a trooper located the vehicle and the subject at a gas station at the Alda interchange on Interstate 80, at mile marker 305. As the trooper attempted to make contact, the subject drove away, ripping the fuel hose away from the vehicle. The trooper initiated a pursuit.</p><p>The driver fled southbound on Alda Road, with speeds above 120 miles per hour. After several miles, the driver drove into a corn field, stopped, and fled on foot. Additional troopers, personnel, and K9 units from other police and sheriff departments also responded to the area.</p><p>Thermal drones were used to locate the suspect, who was taken into custody without further incident just after 12:00 a.m. Friday.</p><p>The suspect, Antonio Lindsay, 58, of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, was medically cleared and lodged in Adams County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, criminal mischief, obstruction, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to obey a lawful order.</p><p>Lindsay was wanted in Pennsylvania for aggravated assault and other charges.</p><p>NSP was assisted by the Hastings Police Department, Grand Island Police Department, Kearney Police Department, Colfax County Sheriff’s Office, Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, and Adams County Sheriff’s Office. </p>

Wanted Person Arrested After Pursuit in Central Nebraska

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Announcement by First Lady Melania Trump <a href="https://t.co/AAUwgylsgs">https://t.co/AAUwgylsgs</a></p>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1976665027336712480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><figure>
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🎥First lady reveals talks with Putin over kidnapped Ukraine children

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center <a href="https://t.co/OuB4whYm6K">pic.twitter.com/OuB4whYm6K</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1976812943770894826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump departs Walter Reed Medical Center ... <a href="https://t.co/Z6ttXFYq5m">pic.twitter.com/Z6ttXFYq5m</a></p>&mdash; Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) <a href="https://twitter.com/HowardMortman/status/1976710110471733661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Read the physician report from President Trump's checkup on Friday

COLUMBUS, Neb. — With harvest season in full swing and more equipment in the field, Nebraska Public Power District is reminding equipment and drone operators to stay alert and keep safety top of mind when working near power lines.

NPPD officials say when large equipment comes too close to a power line, electricity can arc — potentially leading to severe or even fatal injuries.

“Being safe out in the field starts with checking your surroundings and becoming aware of power lines in your area,” said Scott Walz, NPPD Vice President of Energy Delivery. “We take safety very seriously and want to encourage everyone working around power lines to stay alert so they can complete their work safely.”

If machinery does come in contact with a power line, NPPD advises operators to stay inside the vehicle and call 911 or the local power provider immediately. Leaving the equipment can be extremely dangerous until the line is de-energized. If fire forces an evacuation, operators should jump clear of the vehicle without touching it and the ground at the same time, land with both feet together, and shuffle away from the area.

Walz also noted the increasing use of drones around farms, construction sites, and rural areas. “Drone use is growing in both ag and non-ag work,” he said. “If a drone gets into a power line, it can cause significant damage, outages, and costly repairs.”

NPPD encourages agricultural operators and workers to take a few minutes before starting any job near power lines to review safety precautions:

More information on power line and farm safety is available at NPPD.com.

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                    </figure><p>COLUMBUS, Neb. — With harvest season in full swing and more equipment in the field, Nebraska Public Power District is reminding equipment and drone operators to stay alert and keep safety top of mind when working near power lines.</p><p>NPPD officials say when large equipment comes too close to a power line, electricity can arc — potentially leading to severe or even fatal injuries.</p><p>“Being safe out in the field starts with checking your surroundings and becoming aware of power lines in your area,” said Scott Walz, NPPD Vice President of Energy Delivery. “We take safety very seriously and want to encourage everyone working around power lines to stay alert so they can complete their work safely.”</p><p>If machinery does come in contact with a power line, NPPD advises operators to stay inside the vehicle and call 911 or the local power provider immediately. Leaving the equipment can be extremely dangerous until the line is de-energized. If fire forces an evacuation, operators should jump clear of the vehicle without touching it and the ground at the same time, land with both feet together, and shuffle away from the area.</p><p>Walz also noted the increasing use of drones around farms, construction sites, and rural areas. “Drone use is growing in both ag and non-ag work,” he said. “If a drone gets into a power line, it can cause significant damage, outages, and costly repairs.”</p><p>NPPD encourages agricultural operators and workers to take a few minutes before starting any job near power lines to review safety precautions:</p><ul>
                        <li>Survey your surroundings and make sure all workers know where power lines are located.
</li><li>Maintain at least 20 feet of clearance from power lines when setting up or moving equipment.
</li><li>Use a spotter when operating large machinery like augers, grain trucks, or irrigation systems.
</li><li>Lower portable augers or elevators to their lowest level before transport, ideally under 14 feet.
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                    </ul><p>More information on power line and farm safety is available at NPPD.com.</p>

NPPD Reminds Equipment and Drone Operators to Prioritize Power Line Safety

On social media Friday, Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said “RIFs have begun,” referring to reduction-in-force plans aimed at reducing the size of the federal government.

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                    </figure><p>On social media Friday, Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said “RIFs have begun,” referring to reduction-in-force plans aimed at reducing the size of the federal government.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The RIFs have begun.</p>&mdash; Russ Vought (@russvought) <a href="https://twitter.com/russvought/status/1976686105199268177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> on Tuesday: “If this keeps going on, it’ll be substantial — and a lot of those jobs will never come back.”<a href="https://t.co/O4Uj4BNo0l">pic.twitter.com/O4Uj4BNo0l</a> <a href="https://t.co/Hol5vCkRgP">https://t.co/Hol5vCkRgP</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1976692607750160778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Government shutdown: Mass firings of federal workers begins

(North Platte, Nebraska, 10/09/2025) On October 13th and 14th, the best of Nebraska High School Class C girls’ golfers will unite in North Platte for the state championship golf tournament. The two-day event will draw 95 golfers from across the state to the Lake Maloney Golf Course. Along with the participants, we are expecting many friends and family to travel alongside their girls to support them. Tee times will begin from holes one and ten at 9:00am on Monday, October 13th, weather permitting.

Visit North Platte, in partnership with Lake Maloney Golf Course, was awarded a four-year commitment with NSAA to host Class C Girls State Golf. The 2025 tournament will be the third year of that agreement. This event is predicted to generate approximately $41,250 in visitor spending in the North Platte area.

Each year there is a need for numerous volunteers to help make the event run smoothly alongside the NSAA officials, Visit North Platte, and Lake Maloney Golf Course. Volunteer recruitment has a significant impact on the day-to-day operations of the tournament.

This event would not be possible without the help of our sponsors: Kwik Stop and Wilkinson Companies – Best Western Plus &amp; Holiday Inn Express.

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                    </figure><p>(North Platte, Nebraska, 10/09/2025) On October 13th and 14th, the best of Nebraska High School Class C girls’ golfers will unite in North Platte for the state championship golf tournament. The two-day event will draw 95 golfers from across the state to the Lake Maloney Golf Course. Along with the participants, we are expecting many friends and family to travel alongside their girls to support them. Tee times will begin from holes one and ten at 9:00am on Monday, October 13th, weather permitting.</p><p>Visit North Platte, in partnership with Lake Maloney Golf Course, was awarded a four-year commitment with NSAA to host Class C Girls State Golf. The 2025 tournament will be the third year of that agreement. This event is predicted to generate approximately $41,250 in visitor spending in the North Platte area.</p><p>Each year there is a need for numerous volunteers to help make the event run smoothly alongside the NSAA officials, Visit North Platte, and Lake Maloney Golf Course. Volunteer recruitment has a significant impact on the day-to-day operations of the tournament.</p><p>This event would not be possible without the help of our sponsors: Kwik Stop and Wilkinson Companies – Best Western Plus &amp; Holiday Inn Express.</p>