LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska health officials said Saturday they have found the first known cases in the state of a California variant of COVID-19.

The Department of Health and Human Services said in a news release that the variant has been identified by the Nebraska Public Health Lab in 13 cases in four different jurisdictions of the state.

Nine cases were identified in Douglas County, two in the Public Health Solutions district (which includes Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline and Thayer counties), one in the East Central district (Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties), and one in Lancaster County.

This particular variant strain was first identified in California and more recently has spread to multiple states, health officials said. Less is known about the California variant than other variants, but it is likely more easily transmitted.

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska health officials said Saturday they have found the first known cases in the state of a California variant of COVID-19.The Department of Health and Human Services said in a news release that the variant has been identified by the Nebraska Public Health Lab in 13 cases in four different jurisdictions of the state.Nine cases were identified in Douglas County, two in the Public Health Solutions district (which includes Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline and Thayer counties), one in the East Central district (Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties), and one in Lancaster County.This particular variant strain was first identified in California and more recently has spread to multiple states, health officials said. Less is known about the California variant than other variants, but it is likely more easily transmitted.

First known cases of California variant found in Nebraska

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Alliance – Story Time resumes in March on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6 years at the Alliance Public Library.&nbsp;

 Our featured themes: Dynamic Dr. Seuss (March 2 and 4), Nebraska, Our Home (March 9 and 11), St. Patrick’s Day (March 16 and 18) and Music Maestros (March 23 and 25) with several books to share, rhythm music, birthdays and crafts. 

We also have Story Time Read-a-long videos produced by Alliance Public Library staff, available on our website at <a href="https://libraries.ne.gov/alliance/services/childrenandyouth/story-time-read-a-long/">https://libraries.ne.gov/alliance/services/childrenandyouth/story-time-read-a-long/</a> -- our website and Facebook page contain a wealth of knowledge with available resources, programs, contests and more!

March 1-17 during library hours will be a Search for Lucky Dog with children through second grade.

 When they find Lucky and bring him to the Circulation Desk, they will receive a prize.

 Children through third grade can participate in “Read Across America” featuring our Dr. Seuss collection which continues through March 31 with reading and coloring contests. 

Grades 4-8 can participate in “Read Your Way Across the USA” which they can begin and finish at any time. 

“Youth Art Month” will be celebrated for youth through age 17 by reading any YA book, then creating an art/craft project based upon the book or writing their thoughts about the book with at least 250 words.

 Those who participate in “Youth Art Month” at the library will have their name entered in a drawing for one $50 gift certificate to Steph’s Studio.

 The library is also hosting a “Winter Blues” contest for adult patrons. 

If a patron checks out a book with the word “Blue” in the title, they can sign up to win a $15 Starbucks gift card. 

The contest runs February 16th- March 12th, with a drawing every Friday at 3:00 p.m. 

We have a display table of books with the word “Blue” in the title to make the selection easier. 

For these contests, books need to be checked out from the Alliance Public Library. 

Many thanks to the Alliance Public Library Foundation for providing all of our prizes!

Alliance – Story Time resumes in March on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6 years at the Alliance Public Library.&nbsp; Our featured themes: Dynamic Dr. Seuss (March 2 and 4), Nebraska, Our Home (March 9 and 11), St. Patrick’s Day (March 16 and 18) and Music Maestros (March 23 and 25) with several books to share, rhythm music, birthdays and crafts. We also have Story Time Read-a-long videos produced by Alliance Public Library staff, available on our website at <a href="https://libraries.ne.gov/alliance/services/childrenandyouth/story-time-read-a-long/">https://libraries.ne.gov/alliance/services/childrenandyouth/story-time-read-a-long/</a> -- our website and Facebook page contain a wealth of knowledge with available resources, programs, contests and more!March 1-17 during library hours will be a Search for Lucky Dog with children through second grade. When they find Lucky and bring him to the Circulation Desk, they will receive a prize. Children through third grade can participate in “Read Across America” featuring our Dr. Seuss collection which continues through March 31 with reading and coloring contests. Grades 4-8 can participate in “Read Your Way Across the USA” which they can begin and finish at any time. “Youth Art Month” will be celebrated for youth through age 17 by reading any YA book, then creating an art/craft project based upon the book or writing their thoughts about the book with at least 250 words. Those who participate in “Youth Art Month” at the library will have their name entered in a drawing for one $50 gift certificate to Steph’s Studio. The library is also hosting a “Winter Blues” contest for adult patrons. If a patron checks out a book with the word “Blue” in the title, they can sign up to win a $15 Starbucks gift card. The contest runs February 16th- March 12th, with a drawing every Friday at 3:00 p.m. We have a display table of books with the word “Blue” in the title to make the selection easier. For these contests, books need to be checked out from the Alliance Public Library. Many thanks to the Alliance Public Library Foundation for providing all of our prizes!

Magnificent March at Alliance Public Library

In this week's annual Eagle Radio sales conference, longtime on-air personality Jason Wentworth was honored with the 100/0 Individual Performance Award.

The award is given to an employee-owner who represents the 100/0 principle of taking 100 percent responsibility for themselves and the company and having zero excuses for not giving their best.

Jason Wentworth has been an asset to Eagle since he packed up his life and moved over 20 years ago to Alliance, Neb," said Olivia Hasenauer, Eagle's regional manager in Nebraska. "Jason gets up religiously every day before the sun comes up to do a live morning show and he loves what he’s doing. You can tell it when you listen to him on the air and you can tell when you walk into studio 14A and his music is going and he’s dancing in his seat!"

Jason does anything he can to the best of his ability, with a smile on his face," she added. "He truly represents the 100/0 principle at Eagle and takes 100% responsibility for himself and our company and has zero excuses for not giving his best."

Kurt David, Eagle CEO, regularly dials in Wentworth's morning show on KCOW via the online stream. "Over the years, Jason truly has exemplified what it means to be an employee-owner, and his love for the communities he serves is apparent," he said. "No one is more deserving of the 100/0 award, and the love he has for what he does shines through every morning."

Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Kansas-based media company with 150 employee-owners. The company operates 31 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production, and creative services. Eagle is the parent company of the Post News Network. 

For more, visit <a href="http://eagleradio.net">eagleradio.net</a>

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 </figure>The award is given to an employee-owner who represents the 100/0 principle of taking 100 percent responsibility for themselves and the company and having zero excuses for not giving their best.Jason Wentworth has been an asset to Eagle since he packed up his life and moved over 20 years ago to Alliance, Neb," said Olivia Hasenauer, Eagle's regional manager in Nebraska. "Jason gets up religiously every day before the sun comes up to do a live morning show and he loves what he’s doing. You can tell it when you listen to him on the air and you can tell when you walk into studio 14A and his music is going and he’s dancing in his seat!"Jason does anything he can to the best of his ability, with a smile on his face," she added. "He truly represents the 100/0 principle at Eagle and takes 100% responsibility for himself and our company and has zero excuses for not giving his best."Kurt David, Eagle CEO, regularly dials in Wentworth's morning show on KCOW via the online stream. "Over the years, Jason truly has exemplified what it means to be an employee-owner, and his love for the communities he serves is apparent," he said. "No one is more deserving of the 100/0 award, and the love he has for what he does shines through every morning."Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Kansas-based media company with 150 employee-owners. The company operates 31 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production, and creative services. Eagle is the parent company of the Post News Network. For more, visit <a href="http://eagleradio.net">eagleradio.net</a>

Jason Wentworth honored with award at Eagle Radio conference

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OPEN MIC TUESDAY FEB. 23, 2021

East Point Horspice to hold 'Wild West Party'

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OPEN MIC MONDAY FEB. 22,  2021

Panhandle Partnership to hold mental health virtual conference 

CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — A compound in South Dakota’s Black Hills that was owned by a secretive polygamous cult has been sold at auction to three former members who broke with the sect years ago. 

Blue Mountain Ranch LLC, representing Patrick Pipkin, Seth Cooke and Andrew Chatwin, paid $750,000 for the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints’ sprawling compound at a Custer County sheriff’s auction Thursday. 

The Rapid City Journal reports that Pipkin said he left FLDS about 15 years ago and no longer believes in its teachings. 

He, Cooke and Chatwin successfully sued the FLDS after alleging they were illegally jailed in Arizona by local authorities who were handpicked by the sect, which they say conspired to illegally arrest and prosecute non-members.

CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — A compound in South Dakota’s Black Hills that was owned by a secretive polygamous cult has been sold at auction to three former members who broke with the sect years ago. Blue Mountain Ranch LLC, representing Patrick Pipkin, Seth Cooke and Andrew Chatwin, paid $750,000 for the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints’ sprawling compound at a Custer County sheriff’s auction Thursday. The Rapid City Journal reports that Pipkin said he left FLDS about 15 years ago and no longer believes in its teachings. He, Cooke and Chatwin successfully sued the FLDS after alleging they were illegally jailed in Arizona by local authorities who were handpicked by the sect, which they say conspired to illegally arrest and prosecute non-members.

Members who broke with polygamous cult buy former Black Hills compound

LINCOLN – Hunting often is a family tradition. It is for Riley Pollock. He began waterfowl hunting at a young age with his grandfather.

The 21-year-old from Seward was hunting with family while participating in the second year of the Nebraska Duck Slam this past season. He completed the challenge by harvesting an American wigeon, mallard, northern pintail and a teal in Nebraska during the 2020-2021 season.

Everyone who completed the Slam also received a pin and a certificate, and were entered into prize drawings for outdoor gear, hats, a print and a grand prize. Pollock was drawn as the grand prize winner of the Special Edition Ducks Unlimited Winchester Super X4 12 gauge shotgun.

Pollock says he’s been hunting all of his life, with one exception.

“Hunting has been a part of my family as long as I can remember,” Pollock said. “I’d been waterfowl hunting when I was a little kid with my grandpa. I got busy with school, and I picked it up again a couple of years ago. My grandpa wanted me to go with him again.”

In 2020-2021, the Duck Slam drew 316 hunters (291 Nebraskans) from Nebraska and 13 other states. Of the 127 hunters who completed the Slam, six were from states outside Nebraska.

Of the 903 ducks harvested in the challenge, 304 were teal, 245 were mallards, 180 were wigeon and 174 were pintails. More than half of the harvests occurred on publicly accessible lands.

Pollock first heard about the Duck Slam in an email from Game and Parks, then decided he would try it if he had the opportunity. Eventually, he told family members and friends about the Duck Slam.

Pollock, who also hunts deer, turkey, rabbit and squirrel, looks forward to spending time with his family. “I enjoy hunting with my family and watching birds work.”

A list of hunters who completed the Slam can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMjMuMzU3MzAyNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vb3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdi9kdWNrc2xhbWZpbmlzaGVycy8ifQ.gE7-hP7AV9TI-0wXZ5suhoxdGJHKVmNYfJCQTGcvnvg/s/497221906/br/98204363240-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov/DuckSlamFinishers</a>.

LINCOLN – Hunting often is a family tradition. It is for Riley Pollock. He began waterfowl hunting at a young age with his grandfather.The 21-year-old from Seward was hunting with family while participating in the second year of the Nebraska Duck Slam this past season. He completed the challenge by harvesting an American wigeon, mallard, northern pintail and a teal in Nebraska during the 2020-2021 season.Everyone who completed the Slam also received a pin and a certificate, and were entered into prize drawings for outdoor gear, hats, a print and a grand prize. Pollock was drawn as the grand prize winner of the Special Edition Ducks Unlimited Winchester Super X4 12 gauge shotgun.Pollock says he’s been hunting all of his life, with one exception.“Hunting has been a part of my family as long as I can remember,” Pollock said. “I’d been waterfowl hunting when I was a little kid with my grandpa. I got busy with school, and I picked it up again a couple of years ago. My grandpa wanted me to go with him again.”In 2020-2021, the Duck Slam drew 316 hunters (291 Nebraskans) from Nebraska and 13 other states. Of the 127 hunters who completed the Slam, six were from states outside Nebraska.Of the 903 ducks harvested in the challenge, 304 were teal, 245 were mallards, 180 were wigeon and 174 were pintails. More than half of the harvests occurred on publicly accessible lands.Pollock first heard about the Duck Slam in an email from Game and Parks, then decided he would try it if he had the opportunity. Eventually, he told family members and friends about the Duck Slam.Pollock, who also hunts deer, turkey, rabbit and squirrel, looks forward to spending time with his family. “I enjoy hunting with my family and watching birds work.”A list of hunters who completed the Slam can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMjMuMzU3MzAyNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vb3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdi9kdWNrc2xhbWZpbmlzaGVycy8ifQ.gE7-hP7AV9TI-0wXZ5suhoxdGJHKVmNYfJCQTGcvnvg/s/497221906/br/98204363240-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov/DuckSlamFinishers</a>.

Duck Slam challenges hunters, brings families together

SCOTTSBLUFF -Western Nebraska Community College has earned the Military Friendly®&nbsp;School designation for the 2021-2022 academic year from Military Friendly and its parent company VIQTORY, a service-disabled,veteran-owned small business.&nbsp;

WNCC has earned the Military Friendly®&nbsp;School every year since 2010. In the 2019-2020 academic year, WNCC was also recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly®&nbsp;School.&nbsp;

"To be named as one of the top institutions for military veterans is quite an honor," said WNCC Military &amp; Veterans Affairs Director Chris Wolf. "I'm very proud of the work being done for our veterans and their families at WNCC, so to be named to this list again really validates the commitment and effort made toward being a military friendly institution."

The WNCC Military&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Veterans Affairs Office provides academic, career, and financial assistance to qualified veterans at no cost, as well as organized social and cultural activities. The Office also hosts the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, which provides further resources for veterans and their families.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Military&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Veterans Affairs Office&nbsp;also serves as a certification site for Veterans Administration education benefits, and handles assistance with benefits applications, academic advising, college curriculum, and any additional information on veteran services in the region.&nbsp;With full support from the college and a staff of dedicated advisors, Military Friendly called WNCC a "one-stop center for all veteran's needs." Along with the 11 years on the Military Friendly®&nbsp;Schools list, WNCC has also been recognized as a "Best for Vets" institution by Military Times magazine nine times since 2010, which only recognizes the top 20 2-year colleges across the country. To learn more about WNCC's Military and Veterans Affairs Office, or the TRIO VUB program, visit wncc.edu. The Military Friendly&nbsp;Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly Schools survey from participating institutions.&nbsp; Institutions earning the Military Friendly®&nbsp;School designation were evaluated using both public data&nbsp;sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022&nbsp;survey with 747 earning the designation. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine&nbsp;and can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CUZnH8qWGiZs5Uf7ciWUQ27Ha_o_6ejl-XJKM9N-bye74ZyXLUqvOGl0nYAn21Fe53y7jv3zSOfNP9V3y0mky4zCbTUZwY_xFsCGKJTah2ryDADIA-thfMywM7B-AmNPmM2m9jZv6nMhYTwXhamSj8Rh7v6fGYcnHZWzoMaZgb7frn9yoCgjhQ==&amp;c=BQfl9dnOMXYmVy6oD5HYF9pw7TXN6B30AfbUo0TBLC1yNA2QWijMhA==&amp;ch=YqHFu7Mr7TG5oPN9QKZf9xCOUcI1rNDnObIqL44E-TzFDZtyPw7ZQA==" target="_blank">militaryfriendly.com.</a>

SCOTTSBLUFF -Western Nebraska Community College has earned the Military Friendly®&nbsp;School designation for the 2021-2022 academic year from Military Friendly and its parent company VIQTORY, a service-disabled,veteran-owned small business.&nbsp;WNCC has earned the Military Friendly®&nbsp;School every year since 2010. In the 2019-2020 academic year, WNCC was also recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly®&nbsp;School.&nbsp;"To be named as one of the top institutions for military veterans is quite an honor," said WNCC Military &amp; Veterans Affairs Director Chris Wolf. "I'm very proud of the work being done for our veterans and their families at WNCC, so to be named to this list again really validates the commitment and effort made toward being a military friendly institution."The WNCC Military&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Veterans Affairs Office provides academic, career, and financial assistance to qualified veterans at no cost, as well as organized social and cultural activities. The Office also hosts the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, which provides further resources for veterans and their families.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Military&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Veterans Affairs Office&nbsp;also serves as a certification site for Veterans Administration education benefits, and handles assistance with benefits applications, academic advising, college curriculum, and any additional information on veteran services in the region.&nbsp;With full support from the college and a staff of dedicated advisors, Military Friendly called WNCC a "one-stop center for all veteran's needs." Along with the 11 years on the Military Friendly®&nbsp;Schools list, WNCC has also been recognized as a "Best for Vets" institution by Military Times magazine nine times since 2010, which only recognizes the top 20 2-year colleges across the country. To learn more about WNCC's Military and Veterans Affairs Office, or the TRIO VUB program, visit wncc.edu. The Military Friendly&nbsp;Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly Schools survey from participating institutions.&nbsp; Institutions earning the Military Friendly®&nbsp;School designation were evaluated using both public data&nbsp;sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022&nbsp;survey with 747 earning the designation. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine&nbsp;and can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CUZnH8qWGiZs5Uf7ciWUQ27Ha_o_6ejl-XJKM9N-bye74ZyXLUqvOGl0nYAn21Fe53y7jv3zSOfNP9V3y0mky4zCbTUZwY_xFsCGKJTah2ryDADIA-thfMywM7B-AmNPmM2m9jZv6nMhYTwXhamSj8Rh7v6fGYcnHZWzoMaZgb7frn9yoCgjhQ==&amp;c=BQfl9dnOMXYmVy6oD5HYF9pw7TXN6B30AfbUo0TBLC1yNA2QWijMhA==&amp;ch=YqHFu7Mr7TG5oPN9QKZf9xCOUcI1rNDnObIqL44E-TzFDZtyPw7ZQA==" target="_blank">militaryfriendly.com.</a>

WNCC earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly®  School designation 

The Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron will be featured on the nationally televised show, "Red Steagall Is Somewhere West Of Wall Street".&nbsp;

On March 1 the museum and Bean Broker Coffeehouse and Pub will be screening the TV show at 7:30 p.m.

The museum has a vast amount of history including over 6,000 pieces. It is the most extensive collection of artifacts covering the fur trade period in the world. The museum was started in 1955.&nbsp;

"The museum was started by a bunch of people spearheaded by Charles Hanson and they wanted something that would show the history of the west," Museum of the Fur Trade Director&nbsp;Nakaya Fester said. "They started with the broad scope, narrowed it down to the fur trade and then they decided they wanted to do it on an actual site...at a site of a trading post. So they looked around...you know three or four different places before deciding on here in Chadron."

The museum is located on the site of the Bordeaux Trading Post. There is a reproduction of the 1845 post outside of the main building.&nbsp;

Fester told Panhandle Post that the museum is known worldwide because of the research the museum does. That's also a way they reach out to people involved in history outside Nebraska.&nbsp;

"Lots of museums focus on fur trade type stuff of their specific area," Fester said. "We focus on the entire North American Continent...500 years of history. We cover the whole fur trade era. We've gone outside for a lot of research, but we've also done enough that people focus on us for research. We have a library, it has at least 10,000 volumes that relate to the fur trade in some manner."

The museum also has a big publication department.&nbsp;

"We have books...they're sketch books, but they're basically pattern books for different costumes, outfits and tools. We've working on a six volume&nbsp;encyclopedia set. Each book is a different aspect of the fur trade so we have firearms, clothing and&nbsp;textiles, provision...that kind of stuff. We also have publications. We have one that just came out about Spotted Tail, the Brulé [Lakota] Chief. Ciboleros is another one that just came out. It's about Spanish buffalo hunters."

Fester said the TV show&nbsp;"Red Steagall Is Somewhere West Of Wall Street" contacted the museum first.&nbsp;

"When I talked to them I thought it would be an interview kind of like this," Fester said. "When they showed up they wanted three 8-minute segments of the fur trade. Our historian Jim Hanson was out at that time and I can't do that. I can talk&nbsp; about the museum for maybe 8-minutes, but I can't talk about the fur trade. This episode is going to look a little different than most of his[Red Steagall]. They took footage of the museum, but he's going to do a voice over. We took some of our publications and is using that to create the story of the fur trade."

Fester said the museum is really excited to be on the television show.&nbsp;

"We're hoping that it helps get a little more national coverage for us and brings in some of those people for farther places," Fester added. "It brings outside people to not just us, but the whole of Chadron. It lets people know that we're here. We do a lot of sales on our website...so it just increases traffic to the community."

The museum encourages the Chadron community to check out what they have to offer.&nbsp;

"When people think of the fur trade they think largely of weapons and tools...we cover a whole larger variety than that," Fester said. "We have clothing and textiles, we have Native American items, we have quite a few unique items. We have a Chief sword...they were the&nbsp;governors of the Hudson Bay Company...18 of them were made; only two known of existence. One of them here. We have quite a few items like that, where there is only one or two known and we have one copy. We're a pretty unique place and we like to share that with people. We hope they come and see us."

The Museum of the Fur Trade is located three miles east of Chadron on Highway 20. They're open May 1 to Oct. 31, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. In the winter you can schedule an appointment to visit the museum by calling&nbsp; (308) 432-3843.&nbsp;

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Chadron Fur Trade Museum to be featured on national television show 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Advocates for low-income residents have asked a judge to strike down Nebraska’s two-tiered Medicaid expansion system that imposes extra requirements to qualify for dental, vision, and over-the-counter drug coverage. 

The group Nebraska Appleseed filed the lawsuit Thursday against the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and its top administrators. 

The lawsuit alleges that agency officials exceeded their legal authority when they created a two-tiered system: a “basic” plan that covers physical and behavioral health care services, and a “prime” plan that also includes dental, vision and over-the-counter drug coverage. 

The two-tiered system only applies to people who qualify for expanded coverage, not those who received benefits through the traditional Medicaid program.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Advocates for low-income residents have asked a judge to strike down Nebraska’s two-tiered Medicaid expansion system that imposes extra requirements to qualify for dental, vision, and over-the-counter drug coverage. The group Nebraska Appleseed filed the lawsuit Thursday against the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and its top administrators. The lawsuit alleges that agency officials exceeded their legal authority when they created a two-tiered system: a “basic” plan that covers physical and behavioral health care services, and a “prime” plan that also includes dental, vision and over-the-counter drug coverage. The two-tiered system only applies to people who qualify for expanded coverage, not those who received benefits through the traditional Medicaid program.

Advocacy group sues Nebraska over two-tiered Medicaid plan

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska officials expect to release a plan in the next two weeks for vaccinating residents with underlying health conditions after they were removed from the high-priority group of senior citizens that are eligible for a coronavirus vaccine right now. 

Dr. Gary Anthone said Friday that the plan will likely give priority to people on dialysis, who have lung problems or whose immune systems are compromised, such as cancer patients and recent organ transplant recipients. 

Ricketts faced criticism after state officials changed their vaccination plan to exclude people with underlying conditions from the current phase of eligibility so they could focus on residents who are at least 65 years old.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska officials expect to release a plan in the next two weeks for vaccinating residents with underlying health conditions after they were removed from the high-priority group of senior citizens that are eligible for a coronavirus vaccine right now. Dr. Gary Anthone said Friday that the plan will likely give priority to people on dialysis, who have lung problems or whose immune systems are compromised, such as cancer patients and recent organ transplant recipients. Ricketts faced criticism after state officials changed their vaccination plan to exclude people with underlying conditions from the current phase of eligibility so they could focus on residents who are at least 65 years old.

Nebraska vaccine plan to prioritize certain ailments

A Chadron woman has been arrested for&nbsp;methamphetamine, marijuana and child abuse charges.&nbsp;

On Thursday, Feb. 25 the Chadron Police Department received a report of suspected illegal drug use at a residence. 

Chadron Police Sgt. Patrick Young headed the investigation with assistance from Officer Derek Bauer, Sam Cafferty and Seth Orsborn. The officers conducted interviews with several people throughout the afternoon.

 Sgt. Young obtained a search warrant for 350 North Pine Street. The search of the home revealed several items of drug paraphernalia including glass pipes, a bong, residue amounts&nbsp;of methamphetamine and marijuana joints.

"At the time of the service of the search warrant there were children living in the residence," Chadron Police Lt. Rick Hickstein said. "Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, three minor children were placed into the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services by the law enforcement officers."

37-year-old Laura Catches was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine (Class 4 Felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (infraction). Catches was transported to the Dawes County Jail and bond was set at 10% of $10,000.

59-year-old Arvella Catches was issued a citation for possession of marijuana less than one ounce (infraction).

The Chadron Police Department was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska Game and Parks, and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle PostA Chadron woman has been arrested for&nbsp;methamphetamine, marijuana and child abuse charges.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>On Thursday, Feb. 25 the Chadron Police Department received a report of suspected illegal drug use at a residence. Chadron Police Sgt. Patrick Young headed the investigation with assistance from Officer Derek Bauer, Sam Cafferty and Seth Orsborn. The officers conducted interviews with several people throughout the afternoon. Sgt. Young obtained a search warrant for 350 North Pine Street. The search of the home revealed several items of drug paraphernalia including glass pipes, a bong, residue amounts&nbsp;of methamphetamine and marijuana joints."At the time of the service of the search warrant there were children living in the residence," Chadron Police Lt. Rick Hickstein said. "Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, three minor children were placed into the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services by the law enforcement officers."37-year-old Laura Catches was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine (Class 4 Felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (infraction). Catches was transported to the Dawes County Jail and bond was set at 10% of $10,000.59-year-old Arvella Catches was issued a citation for possession of marijuana less than one ounce (infraction).The Chadron Police Department was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska Game and Parks, and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

Chadron resident arrested for meth, marijuana, child abuse

*All individuals included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The Panhandle Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint via the “Contact Us” tab on the homepage.

-Matthew Baldwin, Class 3A Felony, Assault by confined person - no weapon

-Paige Debus, Class 4 Felony, Possess controlled substance, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernalia

-Eric V Johnson, Class 2 Misdemeanor, No proof of insurance, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Drive under suspension before being reinstated by state

-Anthony J Bouchard, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Leave accident - fail to furnish info, Class 3 Misdemeanor, No operator's license, Unlawful/fictional display of plate/renew tab.&nbsp;

-Evan G Wright, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Criminal mischief $0-500

-Robert J Wenzel, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Abandon/cruelly neglect livestock

-Cassie D Brummett, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI, Class 3 Misdemeanor, No license on person, Infraction, Violate stop or yield sign

-Austin Reynolds, DUI, Hunt within 200 yards of dwelling, Shoot across land without permission, Discharge firearm from roadway, Shooting signs from roadway

-Victor Camacho, 3rd degree assault x3, Strangulation&nbsp;

-Abraham Lane, Strangulation, Domestic assault, Tampering with witness

-Joe Gutierrez, DUI, Refusal, Willful reckless driving, Flight to avoid, Resisting arrest

-Andrea Walks Out, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession

-Cody Young Bear, Class 3A Felony, Domestic assault 3rd degree/pregnant woman

-Jeremy Waters, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-shoplifting $0-500

-Bobby Dubray, Class 3A Felony, Commit child abuse intentional/no injury

-Tristan Kreb, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Improper/defective vehicle lighting

-Autumn Hoff, Infraction, Destruction of property

-Felina Esparza, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Domestic assault, Resist arrest, Class 4 Felony, Attempt of a class 3 or 3A Felony

*All individuals included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The Panhandle Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint via the “Contact Us” tab on the homepage.Box Butte Co:-Matthew Baldwin, Class 3A Felony, Assault by confined person - no weapon-Paige Debus, Class 4 Felony, Possess controlled substance, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernalia-Eric V Johnson, Class 2 Misdemeanor, No proof of insurance, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Drive under suspension before being reinstated by state-Anthony J Bouchard, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Leave accident - fail to furnish info, Class 3 Misdemeanor, No operator's license, Unlawful/fictional display of plate/renew tab.&nbsp;-Evan G Wright, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Criminal mischief $0-500-Robert J Wenzel, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Abandon/cruelly neglect livestock-Cassie D Brummett, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI, Class 3 Misdemeanor, No license on person, Infraction, Violate stop or yield signScotts Bluff Co:<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614361111083.png" alt="-Alyssa Sage, Possess controlled substance, Possess marijuana &lt; 1 oz., Possess weapon during drug violation&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>-Julie Michael, DUI-Austin Reynolds, DUI, Hunt within 200 yards of dwelling, Shoot across land without permission, Discharge firearm from roadway, Shooting signs from roadway-Victor Camacho, 3rd degree assault x3, Strangulation&nbsp;-Abraham Lane, Strangulation, Domestic assault, Tampering with witness-Enrique Flores, Domestic assault-Lois Tower, DUI-Joe Gutierrez, DUI, Refusal, Willful reckless driving, Flight to avoid, Resisting arrestDawes Co:-Andrea Walks Out, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession-Cody Young Bear, Class 3A Felony, Domestic assault 3rd degree/pregnant woman-Jeremy Waters, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-shoplifting $0-500-Bobby Dubray, Class 3A Felony, Commit child abuse intentional/no injury-Tristan Kreb, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Improper/defective vehicle lighting-Autumn Hoff, Infraction, Destruction of property-Felina Esparza, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Domestic assault, Resist arrest, Class 4 Felony, Attempt of a class 3 or 3A Felony

Panhandle police activity, Feb. 19 - Feb. 25

McCOOK, Neb. (AP) — State prisons officials say a caseworker has been arrested on suspicion of having unauthorized contact with an inmate at the Nebraska Work Ethic Camp in McCook. 

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services says in a news release that 29-year-old Kerstan Slater was arrested Thursday by the Nebraska State Patrol. 

Officials say Slater, who has worked for the department since 2018, resigned her position upon being arrested. 

Slater's is the latest in a slew of prison staffer arrests in recent weeks for similar charges.

 The agency's director, Scott Frakes, expressed frustration with the arrests, saying staff members are warned from the moment they're hired about the need to maintain professional boundaries with inmates.

McCOOK, Neb. (AP) — State prisons officials say a caseworker has been arrested on suspicion of having unauthorized contact with an inmate at the Nebraska Work Ethic Camp in McCook. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services says in a news release that 29-year-old Kerstan Slater was arrested Thursday by the Nebraska State Patrol. Officials say Slater, who has worked for the department since 2018, resigned her position upon being arrested. Slater's is the latest in a slew of prison staffer arrests in recent weeks for similar charges. The agency's director, Scott Frakes, expressed frustration with the arrests, saying staff members are warned from the moment they're hired about the need to maintain professional boundaries with inmates.

Nebraska caseworker arrested, accused of inmate contact

By Kyren Gibson, Carnegie Arts Center

The Box Butte Art Society “Spring Show”2021 is an annual judged show for the members of the Box Butte Art Society. The show will be on display at the Carnegie Art Center in the Gretchen Garwood Gallery until March 20th. 

The entries included 1 student, 13 adults and an exhibited 37 pieces of art. Judging was held on the 23rd of February and the results were as follows…

In the adult category Best of Show was awarded to Rachel Brownlee for “By the Sweat of Your Brow” (Charcoal). Certificates of Excellence were awarded to three artists: Tom Samson for “Morning Preen” (Scratch Board); Becci Thomas for “When Pigs Fly” (sculpture mixed media); and Rachel Brownlee for “Let Days Speak ”(Charcoal). Honorable Mentions were awarded to 4 artists: Robert Peltz, Rachel Brownlee, Kyren Gibson, and Steph Mantooh.

In the student category Certificate of Excellence was awarded to Ayvrie Waldron for “Once Upon a Mother’s Love” (pencil drawing). Honorable Mention was awarded to Avyrie Waldron for “Antique Romance” (watercolor).

The judge for 2021 was Rick Yusten from Gordon. The Art Society was honored to have him be a part of their annual show. Along with ribbon selections, choices were also made for the pieces that will be exhibited and judged at the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs annual Show this year. This show will appear in an online gallery only.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Box Butte Art Society it’s easy to do. Our objective is to promote and advance the study and appreciation of the visual Arts. Our club is for art experts, aspiring artists, beginners, and art appreciators. If you like art, we like you! And want you to join. It’s only a once a year $15 fee to be a member. BBAS holds a monthly meeting to learn fun art techniques that are easily tackled by an art enthusiast at any level! Currently we have a group of roughly 30 some members in Alliance, Hemingford, and Chadron area.

By Kyren Gibson, Carnegie Arts CenterThe Box Butte Art Society “Spring Show”2021 is an annual judged show for the members of the Box Butte Art Society. The show will be on display at the Carnegie Art Center in the Gretchen Garwood Gallery until March 20th. The entries included 1 student, 13 adults and an exhibited 37 pieces of art. Judging was held on the 23rd of February and the results were as follows…In the adult category Best of Show was awarded to Rachel Brownlee for “By the Sweat of Your Brow” (Charcoal). Certificates of Excellence were awarded to three artists: Tom Samson for “Morning Preen” (Scratch Board); Becci Thomas for “When Pigs Fly” (sculpture mixed media); and Rachel Brownlee for “Let Days Speak ”(Charcoal). Honorable Mentions were awarded to 4 artists: Robert Peltz, Rachel Brownlee, Kyren Gibson, and Steph Mantooh.In the student category Certificate of Excellence was awarded to Ayvrie Waldron for “Once Upon a Mother’s Love” (pencil drawing). Honorable Mention was awarded to Avyrie Waldron for “Antique Romance” (watercolor).The judge for 2021 was Rick Yusten from Gordon. The Art Society was honored to have him be a part of their annual show. Along with ribbon selections, choices were also made for the pieces that will be exhibited and judged at the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs annual Show this year. This show will appear in an online gallery only.If you are interested in becoming a member of the Box Butte Art Society it’s easy to do. Our objective is to promote and advance the study and appreciation of the visual Arts. Our club is for art experts, aspiring artists, beginners, and art appreciators. If you like art, we like you! And want you to join. It’s only a once a year $15 fee to be a member. BBAS holds a monthly meeting to learn fun art techniques that are easily tackled by an art enthusiast at any level! Currently we have a group of roughly 30 some members in Alliance, Hemingford, and Chadron area.

Ribbons awarded during the Box Butte Art Society 'Spring Show'

Winners Earn Berth To Boys State Basketball Tournament

◼ B-1: (1) Alliance hosts (16) Blair - 1:00, February 27

◼ B-4: (4) Mount Michael Benedictine hosts (13) Sidney - 12:00 MT, February 27

◼ B-8: (8) Waverly hosts (9) Scottsbluff, 12:00 MT, February 27

◼ C1-4: (4) Milford vs (13) Mitchell, 6:00 MT, March 1 at North Platte HS

◼ C1-8: (8) Ogallala vs (9) Wayne, 2:00 MT, February 27 at Minden HS

◼ C2-3: (3) Bridgeport vs (14) Oakland-Craig, 1:00 MT, February 27 at Kearney HS

◼ D2-1: (1) Mullen vs (16) Hay Springs, 2:00 MT, February 27 at Valentine HS

◼ D2-5: (5) Loomis vs (12) Potter-Dix, 1:00 MT, February 27 at Brady HS

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorWinners Earn Berth To Boys State Basketball Tournament◼ B-1: (1) Alliance hosts (16) Blair - 1:00, February 27◼ B-4: (4) Mount Michael Benedictine hosts (13) Sidney - 12:00 MT, February 27◼ B-8: (8) Waverly hosts (9) Scottsbluff, 12:00 MT, February 27◼ C1-4: (4) Milford vs (13) Mitchell, 6:00 MT, March 1 at North Platte HS◼ C1-8: (8) Ogallala vs (9) Wayne, 2:00 MT, February 27 at Minden HS◼ C2-3: (3) Bridgeport vs (14) Oakland-Craig, 1:00 MT, February 27 at Kearney HS◼ D2-1: (1) Mullen vs (16) Hay Springs, 2:00 MT, February 27 at Valentine HS◼ D2-5: (5) Loomis vs (12) Potter-Dix, 1:00 MT, February 27 at Brady HS

🏀| Boys High School Basketball - District Finals Matchups

🏀| Boys High School Basketball Subdistrict Playoffs

F|&nbsp;#3 Sidney 48, #2 Scottsbluff 44

F|&nbsp;Championship: Alliance 49, Sidney 44

C1-12 at Ogallala Prairie View School

F|&nbsp;#4 Gordon/Rushville 68, #5 Valentine 54

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorUpdated: Thursday, 8:50 pm🏀| Boys High School Basketball Subdistrict PlayoffsB-8 at Alliance High SchoolF| #1 Alliance 52, #4 Gering 43F|&nbsp;#3 Sidney 48, #2 Scottsbluff 44F|&nbsp;Championship: Alliance 49, Sidney 44C1-12 at Ogallala Prairie View SchoolF|&nbsp;#4 Gordon/Rushville 68, #5 Valentine 54F|&nbsp;#1 Ogallala 59, Gordon/Rushville 36F|&nbsp;#2 Mitchell 48, #3 Chadron 34F|&nbsp;Championship: Ogallala 66, Mitchell 51C2-12 at Bridgeport High SchoolF|&nbsp;#1 Bridgeport 86, #4 Kimball 27F|&nbsp;#2 Bayard 55, #3 Hemingford 46F|&nbsp;Championship: Bridgeport 77, Bayard 48D1-12 at Perkins County High SchoolF|&nbsp;#1 Perkins County 64, #4 Garden County 45F|&nbsp;&nbsp;#3 Leyton 48, #2 Morrill 43F|&nbsp;Championship: Perkins County 52, Leyton 45&nbsp;D2-10 at Mullen High SchoolF|&nbsp;Mullen 71, Arthur County 23F|&nbsp;Paxton 58, Hyannis 37F|&nbsp;Championship: Mullen 49, Paxton 36D2-11 at South Platte High SchoolF|&nbsp;#1 Potter-Dix 72, #4 Minatare 23F|&nbsp;#2 South Platte 59, #3 Creek Valley 34F|&nbsp;Championship: Potter-Dix&nbsp; 80, South Platte 53D2-12 at Hay Springs High SchoolF|&nbsp;#1 Hay Springs 56, #4 Sioux County 22F|&nbsp;#2 Crawford 23, #3 Cody-Kilgore 18F|&nbsp;Championship: Hay Springs 49, Crawford 21

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