According to the Village of Sutherland, Shelco will be doing road work on North County Road starting today. The Village of Sutherland says motorist should use an alternate route.

<p><i>North Platte Post</i></p><p>According to the Village of Sutherland, Shelco will be doing road work on North County Road starting today. The Village of Sutherland says motorist should use an alternate route.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid02sphVWmKBEhobdraoNx9mna2meUSGVbFj4HTfnkiENJSSEXRQcdr3NBNnQcFg8bV4l%26id%3D100068037064942&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="227" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

North County Road closed in Sutherland beginning today

St. Patrick's Church Bazaar Turkey Dinner in Paxton on Sunday

Post's Derek Beck chatted with Autumn Schleicher from the Nebraska Department of Labor about how the last month of September is National Employee Older Workers Week and the Nebraska Department of Labor has programs for older workers to join their team.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - The last week of September is dedicated as National Employee Older Workers Week and the week encourages employers to hire older workers to join their team. The Nebraska Department of Labor is always offering programs for workers 55 and older who want to get back into the work field. The Nebraska Department of Labor offers what's called the Senior Community Service Employment Program. The program is targeted at workers who are 55 and older, are unemployed and maybe looking to start a new career path. The program runs year-round but is limited spots.&nbsp;

If you are interested in joining the Senior Community Service Employment Program, you can contact the Nebraska Department of Labor office at (308)-535-8320 or you can go to their office building in North Platte. If you would like to hear more in depth about the program, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;

<i>***Interviewed aired on Good Morning North Platte 9/26/2023</i>

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                        <figcaption><a href="https://www.npkubota.com/">Post Podcast Sponsored by North Platte Kubota</a></figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Post's Derek Beck chatted with Autumn Schleicher from the Nebraska Department of Labor about how the last month of September is National Employee Older Workers Week and the Nebraska Department of Labor has programs for older workers to join their team.&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="National Employee Older Workers Week -Nebraska Department of Labor" 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=dm854-14b86fb-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><p>NORTH PLATTE - The last week of September is dedicated as National Employee Older Workers Week and the week encourages employers to hire older workers to join their team. The Nebraska Department of Labor is always offering programs for workers 55 and older who want to get back into the work field. The Nebraska Department of Labor offers what's called the Senior Community Service Employment Program. The program is targeted at workers who are 55 and older, are unemployed and maybe looking to start a new career path. The program runs year-round but is limited spots.&nbsp;</p><p>If you are interested in joining the Senior Community Service Employment Program, you can contact the Nebraska Department of Labor office at (308)-535-8320 or you can go to their office building in North Platte. If you would like to hear more in depth about the program, check out the podcast above.&nbsp;</p><p><i>***Interviewed aired on Good Morning North Platte 9/26/2023</i></p><div><iframe title="National Employee Older Workers Week -Nebraska Department of Labor" 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=dm854-14b86fb-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) National Employee Older Workers Week -Nebraska Department of Labor

<i>We will continue to update the story when more information becomes available.</i>

Bradley Garcia is in police custody. According to media outlets, Garcia is being transported to Regional West for minor injuries.

According to media outlets in Gering, the hostage has been released. Authorities are still working on getting 37 year old suspect Bradley Garcia to surrender.

<i>Joint press release from Gering Police Department and Scotts Bluff County Sheriff</i>

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, a Scotts Bluff County Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle in Gering for a traffic violation. The driver, later identified as Bradley Garcia, age 37, refused to stop. A brief pursuit ensued that included Gering Police, ending when Garcia crashed his car into a garage in the 2300 block of 19th Street in Gering.

Garcia discharged a firearm towards the Deputy’s vehicle during the pursuit but did not strike the vehicle. Garcia then entered the home and took the three female occupants hostage.

Eventually, he allowed two juvenile females to leave the house unharmed, but the adult female remains inside. As the situation continued, Garcia fired multiple gunshots towards officers from more than one weapon. No officers or citizens were injured, and no rounds were fired by law enforcement.&nbsp;

GERING, NEB.- Multiple Law Enforcement agencies from across the state of Nebraska and the FBI are in Gering as the hostage standoff continues this morning.&nbsp;

The incident started yesterday afternoon with reported shots fired and Scotts Bluff Sheriff deputies pursued a suspect who entered a home with children inside according to Gering Police. The suspect released the children around 5:25 pm.&nbsp;

Due to the situation happening in a nearby neighborhood of Gering High School, Gering Public Schools went on lockdown which later transitioned to a controlled release for Geil and Lincoln, as well as the Gering Junior High School. Sometime after 5 pm, Gering High initiated a control release. All after school activities were cancelled.

Yesterday, the Ogallala volleyball team was scheduled to take on the Gering Bulldogs at 6 pm mountain time. Due to the lockdown, the volleyball team was safe inside the school. Ogallala public schools posted on Facebook that the matches were cancelled, and the volleyball team had safely loaded up the bus and headed back to Ogallala.

Gering Public Schools has cancelled all classes for today. District Officials have released the following statement:<i> Out of an abundance of caution and because the stand-off incident near Gering High School still remains active, Gering Public Schools is canceling school for all buildings Wednesday, September 27th. The safety of our staff and students is priority and we encourage families to respect the areas and boundaries marked by law enforcement. We will make an early afternoon decision regarding after-school activity practices based on continued evaluation and communication with law enforcement and update families accordingly.</i>

<i>The situation is ongoing in Gering at this time and more information will be released when available.</i>

<p><i>North Platte Post</i></p><p><i>We will continue to update the story when more information becomes available.</i></p><p>Update****</p><p>Bradley Garcia is in police custody. According to media outlets, Garcia is being transported to Regional West for minor injuries.</p><p>Update****</p><p>According to media outlets in Gering, the hostage has been released. Authorities are still working on getting 37 year old suspect Bradley Garcia to surrender.</p><p>Update****&nbsp;</p><p><i>Joint press release from Gering Police Department and Scotts Bluff County Sheriff</i></p><p>On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, a Scotts Bluff County Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle in Gering for a traffic violation. The driver, later identified as Bradley Garcia, age 37, refused to stop. A brief pursuit ensued that included Gering Police, ending when Garcia crashed his car into a garage in the 2300 block of 19th Street in Gering.</p><p>Garcia discharged a firearm towards the Deputy’s vehicle during the pursuit but did not strike the vehicle. Garcia then entered the home and took the three female occupants hostage.</p><p>Eventually, he allowed two juvenile females to leave the house unharmed, but the adult female remains inside. As the situation continued, Garcia fired multiple gunshots towards officers from more than one weapon. No officers or citizens were injured, and no rounds were fired by law enforcement.&nbsp;</p><p><i>Original&nbsp;Story</i></p><p>GERING, NEB.- Multiple Law Enforcement agencies from across the state of Nebraska and the FBI are in Gering as the hostage standoff continues this morning.&nbsp;</p><p>The incident started yesterday afternoon with reported shots fired and Scotts Bluff Sheriff deputies pursued a suspect who entered a home with children inside according to Gering Police. The suspect released the children around 5:25 pm.&nbsp;</p><p>Due to the situation happening in a nearby neighborhood of Gering High School, Gering Public Schools went on lockdown which later transitioned to a controlled release for Geil and Lincoln, as well as the Gering Junior High School. Sometime after 5 pm, Gering High initiated a control release. All after school activities were cancelled.</p><p>Yesterday, the Ogallala volleyball team was scheduled to take on the Gering Bulldogs at 6 pm mountain time. Due to the lockdown, the volleyball team was safe inside the school. Ogallala public schools posted on Facebook that the matches were cancelled, and the volleyball team had safely loaded up the bus and headed back to Ogallala.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOgallalaSchools%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02wY4TXxNYJT1ChQg7Xm6qzb82UZ7gSjSxewcp9uoMyECPCG3wfCNTUJ2U4wfkqKTRl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="284" 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>Gering Public Schools has cancelled all classes for today. District Officials have released the following statement:<i> Out of an abundance of caution and because the stand-off incident near Gering High School still remains active, Gering Public Schools is canceling school for all buildings Wednesday, September 27th. The safety of our staff and students is priority and we encourage families to respect the areas and boundaries marked by law enforcement. We will make an early afternoon decision regarding after-school activity practices based on continued evaluation and communication with law enforcement and update families accordingly.</i></p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgeringbulldogs%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0Ni6KBsDrYEivNvbbH3KCLZZAbZ9JdDfy4fYkHf7uwmA6CfGoDC3Y66x7R9BnZ5gTl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="284" 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><i>The situation is ongoing in Gering at this time and more information will be released when available.</i></p>

Update: After an almost 29-hour standoff, Gering suspect is in custody

WE ARE OPEN!!! We are helping customers on the west side and we can still receive pick tickets for delivery. You are valuable to us and we want to get you the parts you need.

<p>WE ARE OPEN!!! We are helping customers on the west side and we can still receive pick tickets for delivery. You are valuable to us and we want to get you the parts you need.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhumphreysautosupply%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0GAv3XSRT5Sff66cNtMRSaQMMbZSfxZxkVTLQozSPTr8kLxk6ubbUxehNV4txP2v4l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="570" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Humphrey Auto's Supply is open

North Platte Community College will showcase the talents of the top high school musicians in the area Oct. 23.

NPCC’s music department will host the Best of the West Music Festival on its south campus, giving high school students selected through an audition process the opportunity to perform at the collegiate level.

“We implemented auditions this year to make it truly, ‘Best of the West,’ and to provide students with exposure to the auditioning process - something they will find more often as they progress through the music world,” said&nbsp;Kristin Simpson, NPCC music instructor.

Thirty-one high school musicians from nine schools were selected for inclusion in the festival. They are:

The high school students will spend all day rehearsing ahead of an open to the public performance when they will join members of the college’s concert choir and jazz band on stage for the NPCC Fall Concert.&nbsp;Simpson will lead the choir, and&nbsp;Jennifer Winder will direct the band.

The concert is free to attend. It will&nbsp;begin at 6 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd., in North Platte.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695753510241.jpeg" alt="Best of the West – High school students rehearse at North Platte Community College as part of the Best of the West Music Festival last year. This year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 23." />
                        <figcaption>Best of the West – High school students rehearse at North Platte Community College as part of the Best of the West Music Festival last year. This year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 23.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Heather Johnson</p><p>North Platte Community College will showcase the talents of the top high school musicians in the area Oct. 23.</p><p>NPCC’s music department will host the Best of the West Music Festival on its south campus, giving high school students selected through an audition process the opportunity to perform at the collegiate level.</p><p>“We implemented auditions this year to make it truly, ‘Best of the West,’ and to provide students with exposure to the auditioning process - something they will find more often as they progress through the music world,” said&nbsp;Kristin Simpson, NPCC music instructor.</p><p>Thirty-one high school musicians from nine schools were selected for inclusion in the festival. They are:</p><ul>
                        <li>Anselmo-Merna&nbsp;–&nbsp;Aaron Bartak&nbsp;</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>Arapahoe-Holbrook&nbsp;–&nbsp;Lael Rathbun</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>Chase County&nbsp;–&nbsp;Alex Alarcon, Chloe Dittler, Brendan Pump</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>Creek Valley&nbsp;–&nbsp;Micahel Lutz&nbsp;</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>Gothenburg&nbsp;–&nbsp;Lathan Buesing, Mavrix Butterfield, Brant Miller, Claire Vincent, Alec Winney&nbsp;</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>Hershey&nbsp;–&nbsp;Katie Abbott, Christian Allen, Lillie Fuscher, Rachel Heines, Evelyn Lewis, Ruby Nutter, Alexis Reed&nbsp;</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>North Platte St. Pat’s - Porter Connick, Derek Ebmeier, Chloe Guo, James Heirigs, Bennett Korensky, Will Krondak, Jarrett Miles, Aashi Naidoo, Dimitri Pettit</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>Stapleton&nbsp;–&nbsp;Madilynn McEntee&nbsp;</li>
                    </ul><ul>
                        <li>Wallace&nbsp;–&nbsp;Colt Franklin, Jesus Gomez, Booker Lehman</li>
                    </ul><p>The high school students will spend all day rehearsing ahead of an open to the public performance when they will join members of the college’s concert choir and jazz band on stage for the NPCC Fall Concert.&nbsp;Simpson will lead the choir, and&nbsp;Jennifer Winder will direct the band.</p><p>The concert is free to attend. It will&nbsp;begin at 6 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd., in North Platte.</p>

 Best of the West Music Festival returns to NPCC Oct. 23

OGALLALA - The Ogallala City Council is hosting their meeting tonight, September 26th. Below is tonight's agenda for the meeting.

<p><i>Sandhills Post</i></p><p>OGALLALA - The Ogallala City Council is hosting their meeting tonight, September 26th. Below is tonight's agenda for the meeting.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695734727710.jpeg" alt="Agenda Budget Hearing" />
                        <figcaption>Agenda Budget Hearing</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695734803667.jpeg" alt="Agenda Immediately Following Budget Hearing" />
                        <figcaption>Agenda Immediately Following Budget Hearing</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695734830616.jpeg" alt="Agenda Immediately Following Budget Hearing" />
                        <figcaption>Agenda Immediately Following Budget Hearing</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695734866014.jpeg" alt="Agenda Immediately Following Budget Hearing" />
                        <figcaption>Agenda Immediately Following Budget Hearing</figcaption>
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9/26 Ogallala City Council Meeting Agenda

Calling adults who would like to learn how to make some fancy, decorative confections. Join us on October 2 for an evening of learning the tips and tricks to cake decorating. Seats are limited!308-284-9830 or ogallala@mpcc.edu Adults can register online also at <a href="http://bceregister.mpcc.edu/?fbclid=IwAR3T9JVLEuvn-mgKUD4kyEsZ2aqSOcUkFPv2c24A7zQzt2HaXAvzxZtvxCs" target="_blank">http://bceregister.mpcc.edu</a>

<p>Calling adults who would like to learn how to make some fancy, decorative confections. Join us on October 2 for an evening of learning the tips and tricks to cake decorating. Seats are limited!308-284-9830 or ogallala@mpcc.edu Adults can register online also at <a href="http://bceregister.mpcc.edu/?fbclid=IwAR3T9JVLEuvn-mgKUD4kyEsZ2aqSOcUkFPv2c24A7zQzt2HaXAvzxZtvxCs" target="_blank">http://bceregister.mpcc.edu</a></p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMPCCOgallala%2Fposts%2Fpfbid036PM4Qnhz7wZSMVfirpvBMbNzykpp8zxZNcnNeMGqjpVG52D9rUAFRV9BpkzhkdJpl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="667" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

MPCC Ogallala Campus hosting a cake decorating event October 2nd

Ogallala FFA Donkey Basketball tickets on sale NOW

GRANT NEB. - The Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce hosted there second drive in movie this past Saturday. The movie featured in this months showing was the 2021 Disney release Jungle Cruise starred Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. The event was held at the west side of the Perkin's County Fairgrounds.

This past showing was a free will donation and offered free popcorn. The Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce goal is to show one movie a month with weather permitting. The first movie they showed was back in August when it showed Top Gun: Maverick. Next's month showing and time has yet to be released.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695654434072.jpeg" alt="Photo from the Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page" />
                        <figcaption>Photo from the Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><i>North Platte Post</i></p><p>GRANT NEB. - The Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce hosted there second drive in movie this past Saturday. The movie featured in this months showing was the 2021 Disney release Jungle Cruise starred Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. The event was held at the west side of the Perkin's County Fairgrounds.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695654137859.jpeg" alt="Photo from the Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page" />
                        <figcaption>Photo from the Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>This past showing was a free will donation and offered free popcorn. The Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce goal is to show one movie a month with weather permitting. The first movie they showed was back in August when it showed Top Gun: Maverick. Next's month showing and time has yet to be released.</p>

Perkin's County Chamber of Commerce hosted second drive in movie showing over the weekend

<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/mountain-lion-shot-in-valentine-after-multiple-sightings-and-disruption-of-a-golf-tournament/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — A 103-pound mountain lion was shot and killed Thursday on the northern edge of Valentine, only a couple of days after the cat had disrupted a local golf tournament.

The cat, identified as a “subadult” male, had been spotted on a trail camera crossing the eighth-hole green on Tuesday morning while an invitation was underway for middle school girls at the Frederick Peak Golf Course.

“I was like, ‘Oh, crap, that could be a problem,’ ” said Jacob Fuehrer, superintendent of the unique, 10-hole course.

Radio station KVSH reported at least two other sightings of a lion in Valentine&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://kvsh.com/archives/27781">this week</a>.

Officials with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission worked with the Valentine Police department to dispatch the mountain lion, which was within city limits, on Thursday.

Sam Wilson, the commission’s program manager of carnivores, said the lion was removed in accordance with the agency’s Mountain Lion Response Plan. It calls for mountain lions that are within city limits to be removed for the safety of residents.

Wilson said lions aren’t shot with tranquilizer guns and relocated because public safety is the top priority, and tranquilizers can take several minutes to take effect, allowing an animal to escape.

Zoos, he said, won’t typically take in a wild mountain lion because they don’t do well in captivity.

Fuehrer said Tuesday’s golf tournament had to be cancelled midway through the 18-hole event. None of the contestants, he said, actually saw the lion.

It was sad, Fuehrer said, to learn that the animal had to be shot, “but I understand that they have to do it.”

Wilson added there have been no additional sightings of mountain lions in the Omaha area following&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/08/06/nebraskas-no-1-champion-of-mountain-lions-ernie-chambers-weighs-in-on-omaha-sightings/">a spate of reports in late July and early August.&nbsp;</a>

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695469874486.jpeg" alt=" A six-month-old male mountain lion at the Omaha zoo. (Courtesy of NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission)" />
                        <figcaption> A six-month-old male mountain lion at the Omaha zoo. (Courtesy of NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Paul Hammel</p><p><a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/mountain-lion-shot-in-valentine-after-multiple-sightings-and-disruption-of-a-golf-tournament/">Nebraska Examiner</a></p><p>LINCOLN — A 103-pound mountain lion was shot and killed Thursday on the northern edge of Valentine, only a couple of days after the cat had disrupted a local golf tournament.</p><p>The cat, identified as a “subadult” male, had been spotted on a trail camera crossing the eighth-hole green on Tuesday morning while an invitation was underway for middle school girls at the Frederick Peak Golf Course.</p><p>“I was like, ‘Oh, crap, that could be a problem,’ ” said Jacob Fuehrer, superintendent of the unique, 10-hole course.</p><p>Radio station KVSH reported at least two other sightings of a lion in Valentine&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://kvsh.com/archives/27781">this week</a>.</p><h2>Golf tournament cancelled</h2><p>Officials with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission worked with the Valentine Police department to dispatch the mountain lion, which was within city limits, on Thursday.</p><p>Sam Wilson, the commission’s program manager of carnivores, said the lion was removed in accordance with the agency’s Mountain Lion Response Plan. It calls for mountain lions that are within city limits to be removed for the safety of residents.</p><p>Wilson said lions aren’t shot with tranquilizer guns and relocated because public safety is the top priority, and tranquilizers can take several minutes to take effect, allowing an animal to escape.</p><p>Zoos, he said, won’t typically take in a wild mountain lion because they don’t do well in captivity.</p><h2>No additional Omaha sightings</h2><p>Fuehrer said Tuesday’s golf tournament had to be cancelled midway through the 18-hole event. None of the contestants, he said, actually saw the lion.</p><p>It was sad, Fuehrer said, to learn that the animal had to be shot, “but I understand that they have to do it.”</p><p>Wilson added there have been no additional sightings of mountain lions in the Omaha area following&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/08/06/nebraskas-no-1-champion-of-mountain-lions-ernie-chambers-weighs-in-on-omaha-sightings/">a spate of reports in late July and early August.&nbsp;</a></p><p>That lion, he said, likely moved on.</p>

Mountain lion shot in Valentine after multiple sightings and disruption of a golf tournament

The Mid-Plains Community College Imperial Campus will offer a personal property inheritance workshop Oct. 11.

“Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?” will be led by Brandi Hilton-Hagemann, extension educator for Rural Prosperity Nebraska.

The program is designed for people of all ages seeking useful information about the inheritance of personal property of low monetary but high sentimental value. It will provide research-informed practical strategies to protect family relationships when passing on personal possessions.

Items such as pie plates, quilts, jewelry, photographs, books and documents of family significance are often overlooked during estate planning sessions because they are considered non-titled property, yet decisions about those items can become major challenges for family members.

Hilton-Hagemann will help participants set personal goals, decide what is fair for their family situation, discuss why belongings have different meaning for various family members, consider distribution options and consequences and practice conflict resolution tactics.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The class is scheduled for 5:30-8 p.m. at the MPCC Imperial Campus in Imperial.

The cost is $15. Registration can be done online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bceregister.mpcc.edu/" target="_blank">bceregister.mpcc.edu</a>, by calling the campus at (308) 882-5972 or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:imperial@mpcc.edu">imperial@mpcc.edu</a>.<b></b>

<p><i>Heather Johnson</i></p><p>The Mid-Plains Community College Imperial Campus will offer a personal property inheritance workshop Oct. 11.</p><p>“Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?” will be led by Brandi Hilton-Hagemann, extension educator for Rural Prosperity Nebraska.</p><p>The program is designed for people of all ages seeking useful information about the inheritance of personal property of low monetary but high sentimental value. It will provide research-informed practical strategies to protect family relationships when passing on personal possessions.</p><p>Items such as pie plates, quilts, jewelry, photographs, books and documents of family significance are often overlooked during estate planning sessions because they are considered non-titled property, yet decisions about those items can become major challenges for family members.</p><p>Hilton-Hagemann will help participants set personal goals, decide what is fair for their family situation, discuss why belongings have different meaning for various family members, consider distribution options and consequences and practice conflict resolution tactics.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The class is scheduled for 5:30-8 p.m. at the MPCC Imperial Campus in Imperial.</p><p>The cost is $15. Registration can be done online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bceregister.mpcc.edu/" target="_blank">bceregister.mpcc.edu</a>, by calling the campus at (308) 882-5972 or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:imperial@mpcc.edu">imperial@mpcc.edu</a>.<b></b></p>

MPCC Imperial Campus to offer personal property inheritance workshop

&nbsp;The 10th grade class had heard a rumor that Actor Luke Wilson was in the sandhills of Nebraska playing golf - AND that today was his birthday. So they decided to make a sign in hopes that he would see it on his way through Tryon. He sure did! Was in a hurry to catch a flight but had to come knock on the door and make sure to tell the kids a big THANK YOU!!&nbsp;

<p>&nbsp;The 10th grade class had heard a rumor that Actor Luke Wilson was in the sandhills of Nebraska playing golf - AND that today was his birthday. So they decided to make a sign in hopes that he would see it on his way through Tryon. He sure did! Was in a hurry to catch a flight but had to come knock on the door and make sure to tell the kids a big THANK YOU!!&nbsp;</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMCSTryon%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02iHDb7HvMs6Srfr4sSQMAn4fJ3WnYJQUgeH5SBTLYh5e7UWNn8DxXq6WifBH5Y1kdl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="678" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Actor Luke Wilson stops by McPherson County Schools

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to get their flu shots and COVID-19 booster shots to protect against respiratory illnesses this winter. Cases of COVID-19 were minimal in the health district over the summer, with an average of 2 cases per week. SWNPHD saw a small bump in case numbers at the end of summer and expects another wave of widespread infections during the fall and winter.

Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are caused by viruses that are ever evolving and changing. This means that as our immune systems fight off infection, the viruses adapt to avoid being detected. When large numbers of people are infected at the same time as happens with flu and COVID, the viruses change more quickly. This is why researchers work to provide updated shots often, to better protect against the more recent strains of flu and COVID-19 that have been circulating.

Influenza (flu) is a potentially fatal, contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu vaccines prevent and diminish the severity of flu-related illness, reducing the need for medical care and hospitalization.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus experience mild respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some people become seriously ill and require medical attention. The COVID vaccines significantly reduce the risk of developing severe COVID-19 complications and hospitalization, protecting against avoidable severe illness or death.

Everyone ages 6 months and older are recommended to get the updated flu shots and Covid shots, which will be available at SWNPHD offices in McCook and Ogallala starting in October. For those who recently had a COVID shot, they can get the updated shot two months after their last dose. 

According to the CDC, it is safe and acceptable to receive COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine during the same appointment. These are separate shots and are not combined into one shot. Check with your healthcare provider if you have questions about getting multiple vaccinations at one time. 

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.  Follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok or view the website at www.swhealth.ne.gov which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health. 

<p>Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to get their flu shots and COVID-19 booster shots to protect against respiratory illnesses this winter. Cases of COVID-19 were minimal in the health district over the summer, with an average of 2 cases per week. SWNPHD saw a small bump in case numbers at the end of summer and expects another wave of widespread infections during the fall and winter.</p><p>Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are caused by viruses that are ever evolving and changing. This means that as our immune systems fight off infection, the viruses adapt to avoid being detected. When large numbers of people are infected at the same time as happens with flu and COVID, the viruses change more quickly. This is why researchers work to provide updated shots often, to better protect against the more recent strains of flu and COVID-19 that have been circulating.</p><p>Influenza (flu) is a potentially fatal, contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu vaccines prevent and diminish the severity of flu-related illness, reducing the need for medical care and hospitalization.</p><p>Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus experience mild respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some people become seriously ill and require medical attention. The COVID vaccines significantly reduce the risk of developing severe COVID-19 complications and hospitalization, protecting against avoidable severe illness or death.</p><p>Everyone ages 6 months and older are recommended to get the updated flu shots and Covid shots, which will be available at SWNPHD offices in McCook and Ogallala starting in October. For those who recently had a COVID shot, they can get the updated shot two months after their last dose. </p><p>According to the CDC, it is safe and acceptable to receive COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine during the same appointment. These are separate shots and are not combined into one shot. Check with your healthcare provider if you have questions about getting multiple vaccinations at one time. </p><p>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.  Follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok or view the website at www.swhealth.ne.gov which contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health. </p>

Flu Shots and COVID-19 Boosters

Calling adults who would like to learn how to make some fancy, decorative confections. Join us on October 2 for an evening of learning the tips and tricks to cake decorating. 308-284-9830 or ogallala@mpcc.edu Adults can register online also at <a href="http://bceregister.mpcc.edu/?fbclid=IwAR0x-qBDZ9hHIsctTMROneopHwDCK4VDyZa95QykeBwMaiejvBW-gM8m9QM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bceregister.mpcc.edu</a>

<p>MPCC Ogallala</p><p>Calling adults who would like to learn how to make some fancy, decorative confections. Join us on October 2 for an evening of learning the tips and tricks to cake decorating. 308-284-9830 or ogallala@mpcc.edu Adults can register online also at <a href="http://bceregister.mpcc.edu/?fbclid=IwAR0x-qBDZ9hHIsctTMROneopHwDCK4VDyZa95QykeBwMaiejvBW-gM8m9QM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bceregister.mpcc.edu</a></p><figure>
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MPCC Ogallala hosting cake decoration event on October 2nd

The Ogallala FFA presents Donkey Basketball! Mark your calendars for October 7th at 7:00 PM!! Tickets will go on sale soon so stay tuned with Ogallala FFA members and the Ogallala Public Schools Facebook page when tickets go live.

<p><i>Ogallala FFA</i></p><p>The Ogallala FFA presents Donkey Basketball! Mark your calendars for October 7th at 7:00 PM!! Tickets will go on sale soon so stay tuned with Ogallala FFA members and the Ogallala Public Schools Facebook page when tickets go live.</p><figure>
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Ogallala FFA fundraiser: Donkey Basketball

Buffalo Bill State Historical Park and State Recreation Area in North Platte are closed until further notice; a train car fire in Bailey Yard along U.S. Highway 30 is producing toxic smoke in the area.

Authorities are evacuating between Splinter and Front roads along U.S. Highway 30 north of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The two Nebraska Game and Parks Commission parks are located in this zone.

Wind speeds are 10 mph and blowing the toxic smoke southwest from the incident, the North Platte Telegraph reported.

The fire is south of U.S. Highway 30 between mile marker 170 and 172 near the west hump in Bailey Yard.

<p><i>By Nebraska and Game &amp; Parks</i></p><p>Buffalo Bill State Historical Park and State Recreation Area in North Platte are closed until further notice; a train car fire in Bailey Yard along U.S. Highway 30 is producing toxic smoke in the area.</p><p>Authorities are evacuating between Splinter and Front roads along U.S. Highway 30 north of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The two Nebraska Game and Parks Commission parks are located in this zone.</p><p>Wind speeds are 10 mph and blowing the toxic smoke southwest from the incident, the North Platte Telegraph reported.</p><p>The fire is south of U.S. Highway 30 between mile marker 170 and 172 near the west hump in Bailey Yard.</p>

Buffalo Bill SHP, SRA closed because of evacuation

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An explosion inside a shipping container at the world’s largest railyard prompted evacuations in western Nebraska Thursday because of the toxic smoke generated when one of the chemicals aboard caught fire.&nbsp; Officials lifted the evacuation order just before 6p.m. CDT.

Around noon, an explosion occurred inside an intermodal container on a railcar at Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, though it wasn’t clear what caused the explosion, railroad spokeswoman Robynn Tysver said. No one was injured, and no cars derailed.

Authorities evacuated everyone within a one-mile radius of the explosion in the western end of the railyard because of the smoke, and U.S. Highway 30 was closed between North Platte and Hershey.

 Interstate 80 wasn’t affected by the smoke. It wasn’t immediately clear how many homes were included in the mostly rural area that was evacuated on the edge of the city. North Platte, which is about 230 miles east of Denver and about 250 miles&nbsp; west of Omaha, has a population of about 23,000.

The railroad said the fire had been extinguished by 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Earlier, the North Platte Fire Department said in a in a post on X the evacuations were done because of the fire at the railyard involved “heavy toxic smoke.”&nbsp;

At about 12 p.m. CDT, an explosion occurred inside a container at Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, resulting in several cars catching on fire. There was no derailment and the car had been stationary in the yard for a couple hours.

One of the containers involved in the incident contains perchloric acid, a hazardous material, used for a number of things, including food, drug and biocidal products, as well as explosives.

The North Platte Fire Department is evacuating people within a four-mile radius around the explosion. A hotline is available for those impacted with immediate needs. They can call 877-877-2567, Option 1.

No Union Pacific personnel were injured, and our employees have been safely evacuated.

Union Pacific’s hazmat team is also responding.

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                    </figure><p>OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An explosion inside a shipping container at the world’s largest railyard prompted evacuations in western Nebraska Thursday because of the toxic smoke generated when one of the chemicals aboard caught fire.&nbsp; Officials lifted the evacuation order just before 6p.m. CDT.</p><p>Around noon, an explosion occurred inside an intermodal container on a railcar at Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, though it wasn’t clear what caused the explosion, railroad spokeswoman Robynn Tysver said. No one was injured, and no cars derailed.</p><p>Authorities evacuated everyone within a one-mile radius of the explosion in the western end of the railyard because of the smoke, and U.S. Highway 30 was closed between North Platte and Hershey.</p><p> Interstate 80 wasn’t affected by the smoke. It wasn’t immediately clear how many homes were included in the mostly rural area that was evacuated on the edge of the city. North Platte, which is about 230 miles east of Denver and about 250 miles&nbsp; west of Omaha, has a population of about 23,000.</p><p>The railroad said the fire had been extinguished by 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Earlier, the North Platte Fire Department said in a in a post on X the evacuations were done because of the fire at the railyard involved “heavy toxic smoke.”&nbsp;</p><p>-----------</p><p>At about 12 p.m. CDT, an explosion occurred inside a container at Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, resulting in several cars catching on fire. There was no derailment and the car had been stationary in the yard for a couple hours.</p><p>One of the containers involved in the incident contains perchloric acid, a hazardous material, used for a number of things, including food, drug and biocidal products, as well as explosives.</p><p>The North Platte Fire Department is evacuating people within a four-mile radius around the explosion. A hotline is available for those impacted with immediate needs. They can call 877-877-2567, Option 1.</p><p>No Union Pacific personnel were injured, and our employees have been safely evacuated.</p><p>Union Pacific’s hazmat team is also responding.</p><p>The cause is under investigation.</p>

Union Pacific releases statement about rail car explosion, fire 

OGALLALA - The Ogallala Rotary hosted a blood drive yesterday at the Keith County Fairgrounds. Folks who donated blood received a t-shirt. The event was to help donate blood to the Red Cross.&nbsp;

<p><i>Sandhills Post</i></p><p>OGALLALA - The Ogallala Rotary hosted a blood drive yesterday at the Keith County Fairgrounds. Folks who donated blood received a t-shirt. The event was to help donate blood to the Red Cross.&nbsp;</p><figure>
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Ogallala Rotary hosted a blood drive at the Keith County Fairgrounds on Wednesday

Perkin's County Thrift Shoppe Open

Perkin's County Public Transit to have limited service September 14th

OGALLALA - The 2023 Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous three-day celebration is set to kick off this September 14th - September 16th. The three-day event is highlighted by many different events for everyone to enjoy. There will be live music, food, kid activities, a parade, and so much more. Below is the 2023 schedule of events. All times are in the mountain time zone. 

If you would like to learn more about the three-day event, the Post's Derek Beck talked with&nbsp;Keith County Chamber Membership and Events coordinator Tawny Craig about the celebration. <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/aa8b25f8-0f84-46d5-9b2e-578478a3c8e2">Click here</a> to hear their conversation.

<p><i>Sandhills Post</i></p><p>OGALLALA - The 2023 Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous three-day celebration is set to kick off this September 14th - September 16th. The three-day event is highlighted by many different events for everyone to enjoy. There will be live music, food, kid activities, a parade, and so much more. Below is the 2023 schedule of events. All times are in the mountain time zone. </p><p>If you would like to learn more about the three-day event, the Post's Derek Beck talked with&nbsp;Keith County Chamber Membership and Events coordinator Tawny Craig about the celebration. <a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/aa8b25f8-0f84-46d5-9b2e-578478a3c8e2">Click here</a> to hear their conversation.</p><figure>
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2023 Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous to kick off Thursday

Paxton FFA Welcome Back To School BBQ happening this evening

Ogallala Regional Arts first program of the season! Branden &amp; James&nbsp;with Special&nbsp;Guest Effie Passero Featuring the best of Broadway, Pop &amp; Classical Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:00 p.m. (mountain).

 Ogallala Performing&nbsp;Arts Center Season Memberships&nbsp;available.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ogallalaregionalartscouncil/posts/pfbid0XdjqYFNiBCsFW33gXibyJpSusCGZSbhFQ7xcVNJXRoe7aiJ19RsV8UnwZaPYDj6vl"> Click here</a> for more information about the membership.

Tickets are $15 adults, $7 students. For more information call 308-289-4595 .

<p><i>Ogallala Regional Arts Council</i></p><p>Ogallala Regional Arts first program of the season! Branden &amp; James&nbsp;with Special&nbsp;Guest Effie Passero Featuring the best of Broadway, Pop &amp; Classical Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:00 p.m. (mountain).</p><p> Ogallala Performing&nbsp;Arts Center Season Memberships&nbsp;available.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ogallalaregionalartscouncil/posts/pfbid0XdjqYFNiBCsFW33gXibyJpSusCGZSbhFQ7xcVNJXRoe7aiJ19RsV8UnwZaPYDj6vl"> Click here</a> for more information about the membership.</p><p>Tickets are $15 adults, $7 students. For more information call 308-289-4595 .</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fogallalaregionalartscouncil%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0321RdZ2aQLxreY5ncooM4oPNAnZ92bRAagQZTiZKsLndm5fSCxnbjbWWLQRaN9JZil&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="579" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Ogallala Regionals Arts first program set for September 21st

The Ogallala Police Department participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign over the 2023 Labor Day Holiday time period to include 08/16/2023-09/04/2023. During this time 8 Law Enforcement Officers conducted a total of 44 hours of overtime in addition to their regular scheduled shifts.

 A total of 29 stops were conducted on grant overtime to include: Improper/defective vehicle lighting (13) , Speeding (2) , Disobey stop light (1) , Defective Signal Equipment (1), Truck Route Violations (5) , No Driver’s license (1) , failure to use designated lane (1), misuse of learner’s permit (1), plates not being clear or visible(1), no valid registration (1) Violate Stop or Yield (1) and DUI 0.15+ (1) 3rd offense.

Other Notable activity during this time frame is during officer’s regular scheduled shifts there was a total of an additional 69 traffic contacts to which this produced notable activity such as: DUI (3), Minor in Possession (2), Open Alcoholic Container (1) and Possession of Marijuana (1).&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>Ogallala Police Department</p><p>The Ogallala Police Department participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign over the 2023 Labor Day Holiday time period to include 08/16/2023-09/04/2023. During this time 8 Law Enforcement Officers conducted a total of 44 hours of overtime in addition to their regular scheduled shifts.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FogallalaPD%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02h3u23LGMgPXaqfHqTTm5Gs1dDurVNie39UPesKZcLz75qvhn4NP73Vvwvgj2ik5tl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="725" 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> A total of 29 stops were conducted on grant overtime to include: Improper/defective vehicle lighting (13) , Speeding (2) , Disobey stop light (1) , Defective Signal Equipment (1), Truck Route Violations (5) , No Driver’s license (1) , failure to use designated lane (1), misuse of learner’s permit (1), plates not being clear or visible(1), no valid registration (1) Violate Stop or Yield (1) and DUI 0.15+ (1) 3rd offense.</p><p>Other Notable activity during this time frame is during officer’s regular scheduled shifts there was a total of an additional 69 traffic contacts to which this produced notable activity such as: DUI (3), Minor in Possession (2), Open Alcoholic Container (1) and Possession of Marijuana (1).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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