The Whiteclay Makerspace will hold their official grand opening/open house on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

"Come see the transformation of this place,"&nbsp;Whiteclay Makerspace President Jonathan Ruybalid said. "The transformation of Whiteclay in reality. It's not the Whiteclay that so many of us remember. It is a place where things are happening. The Family Dollar there is a high grossing store. The parking lot is always full. The grocery store is hopping all the time, Abe's is rolling and we are busy. We're kind of doing this celebration in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Rapid City/Hot Springs. They jumped in and did what Rotary Club calls a global grant. We got a global partner from India, in addition to a club from New Hampshire. They raised money. They raised almost $65,000 to purchase equipment and supplies. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. we'll have refreshments, drinks and there will be artists there and crafters showing what they're doing, displaying their wares. You'll be able to tour and walk through the 3,700 square foot building and see the transformation for yourself as well as catch the vision for what's next."

The business is a safe space for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation residents, Whiteclay artists and craftspeople to create art.&nbsp;

"The Whiteclay Makerspace idea came about as things were transitioning in Whiteclay in 2017," Ruybalid said. "The beer stores were appealing their denial of their liquor license. There was a survey done of residents in and around Whiteclay on the Pine Ridge Reservation about if things change in Whiteclay, what do you think we need to have there? There were all kinds of ideas. At the top of the list was the need for a place for artists and crafters to have access to tools, equipment, supplies and resources to help them support themselves and their families."

Ruybalid said there was a test done that 72% of people that live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation depend on home-based businesses. Of that 72%, about 70% are artists and crafters.&nbsp;

"Most of them are considered kitchen table artists," Ruybalid said. "They clear a spot on their kitchen table to try to do their work. They really don't have good sewing machines, quilting machines and simple tools like dremels. And so, modeled after a Makerspace in Lincoln on the old state fair grounds, we decided to find a place...and build a place that would provide those things for artists and crafters."

Panhandle Post asked Ruybalid how he thinks the Makerspace will benefit Whiteclay and the Pine Ridge Reservation.&nbsp;

"At the core of what we're doing is, we're providing a place for artist and crafters to help themselves," Ruybalid said. "Basically, create jobs for them. It allows them to use their natural skills, gifts and learned abilities to support themselves. In addition, it kind of helps to carry their culture. It's artist that really carry the culture forward.&nbsp; So it allows them to pass it down to other generations. At the core of what we are doing is kind of economic development right there at Pine Ridge. We're really hoping that it will be an increase in the way in which, Lakota artists and crafters can use their skills to make their lives better economically for themselves and their whole community. "&nbsp;

Ruybalid said there's been thousands of dollars in sales globally since Whiteclay Makerspace was constructed. Some of those sales were through their online store at&nbsp;<a href="https://whiteclay-makerspace.myshopify.com/">https://whiteclay-makerspace.myshopify.com/</a>.

81-year-old Wilma Thin Elk from Pine Ridge/Oglala Sioux Reservation is one of those artists that creates&nbsp;handmade jewelry, star quilts, necklaces bracelets and earrings.

Panhandle Post asked Ruybalid how long it took to transform the old Whiteclay liquor store into the Makerspace.&nbsp;

"Longer than I thought," Ruybalid laughed. "I'd like to blame it all on COVID, but I can't. We closed down this building in December of 2018. I think I was optimistic that I thought we could be up and running in six months. We were able to open up a little bit that first summer of 2019. The building needed a lot more love and attention then we knew, even know the bones and the systems were in good place. It takes a labor of love and hundreds of volunteer hours to clean out, tear down, build up, paint, scrub, all that...and fill it with machines and tools. You know, long arm quilting machines and sewing machines and work tables...and a supply store that artists and crafters can use. We had hoped to open last summer, but obviously 2020 was its own kind of year. It was really this summer that we were able to have regular hours starting in late July."

People can donate to Whiteclay Makerspace at&nbsp;<a href="https://whiteclayredo.com/">https://whiteclayredo.com/</a>. You can also make a check to Whiteclay Makerspace and mail to P.O. Box 6, Whiteclay NE, 69365.&nbsp;

"Our goal is that the operations of this become self&nbsp;sustaining," Ruybalid said. "The business model is that artists pay $1 a day to use the space. The Rotary Club got a donation of a leather sewing machine that's quality enough. It's all kinds of equipment. So, they can use it for a $1 a day, max of $8 a month. When the artists sell something through our online store; we have a Shopify store that you can link to through our website as well, then we take 12% of their sale. The artists price whatever they're selling, if they want to add that 12% to their price that's up to them. If an artist comes and sets up to sell things during the day and they sell something then they pay us $10 to be able to set up for that day. Then we have a store. We sell beads and all those kinds of things...supplies that the artist can use and crafters can use instead of having to drive all the way to Rapid City to buy something. So those four sources of revenue, where our model is that, that will basically get to where it's paying to keep the lights on, pay our supervisors and kind of up keep on the machines. Contributions will allow us to grow and do more, get additional equipment. We want to put on events. We want to do youth camps."

Ruybalid said they just got a grant to put up an outdoor&nbsp;pavilion.&nbsp;

"We want to have open market places like on a summer evening," Ruybalid said. "So tourists, visitors, community members and volunteers can come and have an outdoor covered area...artists and crafters will have set up their tables with their things...maybe have live music, or dance&nbsp;exhibitions or lessons."

Ruybalid hopes lots of people come out to the Whiteclay Makerspace grand opening/open house on Sunday.&nbsp;

"We'd love to see all the folks that we can on Sunday, but of course they're always welcome to visit," Ruybalid said. "You won't recognize the place. For years...whether it was the New York Times calling it 'the Worst Town in the Nation' or economists calling it 'the Skid Row of the Plains', its been transformed. Senator Tom Brewer said; as he's part of supporting it, 'Whiteclay can be known for good, not just bad'. And that's our goal."

By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle PostThe Whiteclay Makerspace will hold their official grand opening/open house on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.<figure>
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 </figure>"Come see the transformation of this place,"&nbsp;Whiteclay Makerspace President Jonathan Ruybalid said. "The transformation of Whiteclay in reality. It's not the Whiteclay that so many of us remember. It is a place where things are happening. The Family Dollar there is a high grossing store. The parking lot is always full. The grocery store is hopping all the time, Abe's is rolling and we are busy. We're kind of doing this celebration in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Rapid City/Hot Springs. They jumped in and did what Rotary Club calls a global grant. We got a global partner from India, in addition to a club from New Hampshire. They raised money. They raised almost $65,000 to purchase equipment and supplies. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. we'll have refreshments, drinks and there will be artists there and crafters showing what they're doing, displaying their wares. You'll be able to tour and walk through the 3,700 square foot building and see the transformation for yourself as well as catch the vision for what's next."The business is a safe space for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation residents, Whiteclay artists and craftspeople to create art.&nbsp;"The Whiteclay Makerspace idea came about as things were transitioning in Whiteclay in 2017," Ruybalid said. "The beer stores were appealing their denial of their liquor license. There was a survey done of residents in and around Whiteclay on the Pine Ridge Reservation about if things change in Whiteclay, what do you think we need to have there? There were all kinds of ideas. At the top of the list was the need for a place for artists and crafters to have access to tools, equipment, supplies and resources to help them support themselves and their families."<figure>
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 </figure>Ruybalid said there was a test done that 72% of people that live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation depend on home-based businesses. Of that 72%, about 70% are artists and crafters.&nbsp;"Most of them are considered kitchen table artists," Ruybalid said. "They clear a spot on their kitchen table to try to do their work. They really don't have good sewing machines, quilting machines and simple tools like dremels. And so, modeled after a Makerspace in Lincoln on the old state fair grounds, we decided to find a place...and build a place that would provide those things for artists and crafters."Panhandle Post asked Ruybalid how he thinks the Makerspace will benefit Whiteclay and the Pine Ridge Reservation.&nbsp;"At the core of what we're doing is, we're providing a place for artist and crafters to help themselves," Ruybalid said. "Basically, create jobs for them. It allows them to use their natural skills, gifts and learned abilities to support themselves. In addition, it kind of helps to carry their culture. It's artist that really carry the culture forward.&nbsp; So it allows them to pass it down to other generations. At the core of what we are doing is kind of economic development right there at Pine Ridge. We're really hoping that it will be an increase in the way in which, Lakota artists and crafters can use their skills to make their lives better economically for themselves and their whole community. "&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Ruybalid said there's been thousands of dollars in sales globally since Whiteclay Makerspace was constructed. Some of those sales were through their online store at&nbsp;<a href="https://whiteclay-makerspace.myshopify.com/">https://whiteclay-makerspace.myshopify.com/</a>.81-year-old Wilma Thin Elk from Pine Ridge/Oglala Sioux Reservation is one of those artists that creates&nbsp;handmade jewelry, star quilts, necklaces bracelets and earrings.Panhandle Post asked Ruybalid how long it took to transform the old Whiteclay liquor store into the Makerspace.&nbsp;"Longer than I thought," Ruybalid laughed. "I'd like to blame it all on COVID, but I can't. We closed down this building in December of 2018. I think I was optimistic that I thought we could be up and running in six months. We were able to open up a little bit that first summer of 2019. The building needed a lot more love and attention then we knew, even know the bones and the systems were in good place. It takes a labor of love and hundreds of volunteer hours to clean out, tear down, build up, paint, scrub, all that...and fill it with machines and tools. You know, long arm quilting machines and sewing machines and work tables...and a supply store that artists and crafters can use. We had hoped to open last summer, but obviously 2020 was its own kind of year. It was really this summer that we were able to have regular hours starting in late July."People can donate to Whiteclay Makerspace at&nbsp;<a href="https://whiteclayredo.com/">https://whiteclayredo.com/</a>. You can also make a check to Whiteclay Makerspace and mail to P.O. Box 6, Whiteclay NE, 69365.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>"Our goal is that the operations of this become self&nbsp;sustaining," Ruybalid said. "The business model is that artists pay $1 a day to use the space. The Rotary Club got a donation of a leather sewing machine that's quality enough. It's all kinds of equipment. So, they can use it for a $1 a day, max of $8 a month. When the artists sell something through our online store; we have a Shopify store that you can link to through our website as well, then we take 12% of their sale. The artists price whatever they're selling, if they want to add that 12% to their price that's up to them. If an artist comes and sets up to sell things during the day and they sell something then they pay us $10 to be able to set up for that day. Then we have a store. We sell beads and all those kinds of things...supplies that the artist can use and crafters can use instead of having to drive all the way to Rapid City to buy something. So those four sources of revenue, where our model is that, that will basically get to where it's paying to keep the lights on, pay our supervisors and kind of up keep on the machines. Contributions will allow us to grow and do more, get additional equipment. We want to put on events. We want to do youth camps."Ruybalid said they just got a grant to put up an outdoor&nbsp;pavilion.&nbsp;"We want to have open market places like on a summer evening," Ruybalid said. "So tourists, visitors, community members and volunteers can come and have an outdoor covered area...artists and crafters will have set up their tables with their things...maybe have live music, or dance&nbsp;exhibitions or lessons."Ruybalid hopes lots of people come out to the Whiteclay Makerspace grand opening/open house on Sunday.&nbsp;"We'd love to see all the folks that we can on Sunday, but of course they're always welcome to visit," Ruybalid said. "You won't recognize the place. For years...whether it was the New York Times calling it 'the Worst Town in the Nation' or economists calling it 'the Skid Row of the Plains', its been transformed. Senator Tom Brewer said; as he's part of supporting it, 'Whiteclay can be known for good, not just bad'. And that's our goal."<figure>
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Whiteclay Makerspace brings transformation, art to Pine Ridge Reservation

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RAFFLE FOR THE ROMICK FAMILY TONIGHT AT ALLIANCE - LEX GAME....SEVERAL RIFLES....ALL DONATED FROM LOCAL FOLKS...TICKETS ARE 6-$100 AND $20 EACH...ALL PROCEEDS TO ROMICK FAMILY

FRIDAY OCT. 15, 2021MAGNIFICANT BRUNCH...OCT. 23...9 AM...ALL LADIES WELCOME...AT THE LYCEUM....RSVP AT 762-1368...760-3070SAT. OCT. 16....AUTUMN FEST MARKET...AT CARNEGIE...FREE CIDER...RAFFLES...NOON-4 PMGARAGE SALE...SAT...8- NOON....1231 DUNCANARTIST RECEPTION....SAT...5-7 PM AT CARNEGIE....ALL ARE WELCOMELF...DOUBLE BED -- COMPLETE...NEED TO DELIVER....760-4353LF...ODD JOBS OF ANY KIND....GUTTER CLEANING....CLEAN UP...YARD WORK....ETC....760-5608LF...SPOT JOBS OF ANY KIND...HAVE TRUCK....IN ALLIANCE AREA PLEASE....605-593-1248--IN ALLIANCE...ERICLF...2-GOOD USED TIRES...SIZE--215-65-R17...760-9498LF...SOMEONE TO BUILD A BOX....HAVE MATERIALS...JUST NEED SOMEONE TO BUILD IT....760-4030HB...MESAHA...4OTH....KELLY AND KIMLF...PERSON WHO WAS LOOKING FOR A RIDE TO PHOENIX...CALL 760-7543RAFFLE FOR THE ROMICK FAMILY TONIGHT AT ALLIANCE - LEX GAME....SEVERAL RIFLES....ALL DONATED FROM LOCAL FOLKS...TICKETS ARE 6-$100 AND $20 EACH...ALL PROCEEDS TO ROMICK FAMILY

OPEN MIC FRIDAY OCT. 15, 2021

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OPEN MIC THURSDAY OCT. 14, 2021

The Alliance Eagles Club will hold a benefit for Laura (Fankhauser) Ylander on Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.&nbsp;

All proceeds will help with medical costs for a liver transplant.&nbsp;

There will be a silent auction, a dinner and live music from Shane Keane.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Alliance Eagles Club will hold a benefit for Laura (Fankhauser) Ylander on Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.&nbsp;All proceeds will help with medical costs for a liver transplant.&nbsp;There will be a silent auction, a dinner and live music from Shane Keane.&nbsp;

Alliance Eagles Club to hold benefit for Laura Fankhauser Ylander

The Rushville Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Fall Fun Fest on Oct. 16 starting at 1 p.m. in downtown Rushville.&nbsp;

There will be bike races, a meet and greet with the Rushville Fire Department, Corn Hole, Beer Garden, Bra Bust, live entertainment and more.&nbsp;

There will be vendors and a chili cook-off at the American Legion.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>The Rushville Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Fall Fun Fest on Oct. 16 starting at 1 p.m. in downtown Rushville.&nbsp;There will be bike races, a meet and greet with the Rushville Fire Department, Corn Hole, Beer Garden, Bra Bust, live entertainment and more.&nbsp;There will be vendors and a chili cook-off at the American Legion.&nbsp;

Rushville Chamber to host Fall Fun Fest

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OPEN MIC WEDNESDAY OCT. 13, 2021

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OPEN MIC TUESDAY OCT. 12, 2021

By&nbsp;Rev. Kyle Huckins,&nbsp;Senior Pastor - Crawford Congregational Church

First Congregational Church of Crawford is hosting services Oct. 20-24 so locals can “Choose Their Eternity Now," thought to be the first such multiday revival there in over 60 years.

“The world – even our little corner of it – has been shaken by the recent upheaval around COVID-19 plus social and political conflict,” said FCC Pastor Kyle Huckins. “Our message is the time left is short, so we must now grasp salvation, stability, and peace in Jesus Christ.”

First Congregational last week sent to every physical address in Crawford and Whitney a postcard announcing the meetings. Church members also have invitation cards they’re spreading.

Huckins said the one-hour revival services will be in the church sanctuary, 609 Third Street in Crawford, starting at 6:30 p.m. nightly Wednesday the 20th through Friday the 22nd. The string of services concludes Sunday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. with a rally in Crawford's City Park.

There will be singing, testimonies, prayer, and preaching on why those in Crawford and Whitney must “Choose Their Eternity Now,” the theme of the revival.&nbsp;“From Scripture, we know there is music in heaven,” said Heather Wolhart, who will lead worship, “and when we sing God’s Word back to Him, we make a real and spiritual connection with the Lord.”

Huckins’ research into Crawford’s history found the last revival anyone could recall was in the late 1950s. While many churches are cutting back on in-person services, he said such gatherings to celebrate eternal life and support one another are essential. Scripture’s Hebrews 10:24-25 commands Christians to meet “so much the more as you see the Judgment Day approaching.”

“The Power of God” is the pastor’s Wednesday message, focusing on the Lord’s might in making the universe and an estimated 9 million species on earth. Not only that, Jesus died and rose back to life, illustrating there is no barrier that God fails to overcome.

“Until you give your life to Christ, your power is limited to yourself,” said Cody Gibbons, an FCC board member. “When you get saved, you can access God’s strength.”

Thursday, Huckins will speak on “The Problem of Man.” Starting with Adam and Eve’s fall, he’ll show why people are unable to save themselves and need to depend on the Lord.

The judgment humanity faces is the topic of “The Promise of Forever” on Friday. This touches on how religion is not the same as salvation and discusses the verdict that God renders on each person’s soul: heaven or hell.

“No one has to go to hell,” Huckins said. “God doesn’t want us to be there. He made it for Satan and his demons. However, if we don’t choose Jesus, then we end up there. To fail to act is to go to hell, since we’re sinful, and God is holy.”

After Saturday off, the finale will be Sunday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. in City Park, as Pastor Huckins preaches the title message, “Choose Your Eternity Now.” He will tell how every person decides their eternal destiny in this life. He believes nothing additional must happen before Christ takes the saved to heaven in The Rapture, meaning each individual needs to choose salvation now or be left behind to face Antichrist in the 7-year Tribulation famous for Revelation 13’s Mark of The Beast and 666.

All services are free and open to the public. A voluntary offering will be taken daily to defray revival expenses. More information on the gatherings is available at www.FccCrawford.com.

Huckins, 53, began pastoring First Congregational Church this June. He has more than 20 years of experience in ministry and has been a senior pastor in Texas and North Dakota as well as Nebraska. He also has an evangelism nonprofit, Eternity Now, that spreads the Gospel online and in person.

By&nbsp;Rev. Kyle Huckins,&nbsp;Senior Pastor - Crawford Congregational ChurchFirst Congregational Church of Crawford is hosting services Oct. 20-24 so locals can “Choose Their Eternity Now," thought to be the first such multiday revival there in over 60 years.<figure>
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 </figure>“The world – even our little corner of it – has been shaken by the recent upheaval around COVID-19 plus social and political conflict,” said FCC Pastor Kyle Huckins. “Our message is the time left is short, so we must now grasp salvation, stability, and peace in Jesus Christ.”First Congregational last week sent to every physical address in Crawford and Whitney a postcard announcing the meetings. Church members also have invitation cards they’re spreading.<figure>
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 </figure>Huckins said the one-hour revival services will be in the church sanctuary, 609 Third Street in Crawford, starting at 6:30 p.m. nightly Wednesday the 20th through Friday the 22nd. The string of services concludes Sunday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. with a rally in Crawford's City Park.There will be singing, testimonies, prayer, and preaching on why those in Crawford and Whitney must “Choose Their Eternity Now,” the theme of the revival.&nbsp;“From Scripture, we know there is music in heaven,” said Heather Wolhart, who will lead worship, “and when we sing God’s Word back to Him, we make a real and spiritual connection with the Lord.”Huckins’ research into Crawford’s history found the last revival anyone could recall was in the late 1950s. While many churches are cutting back on in-person services, he said such gatherings to celebrate eternal life and support one another are essential. Scripture’s Hebrews 10:24-25 commands Christians to meet “so much the more as you see the Judgment Day approaching.”“The Power of God” is the pastor’s Wednesday message, focusing on the Lord’s might in making the universe and an estimated 9 million species on earth. Not only that, Jesus died and rose back to life, illustrating there is no barrier that God fails to overcome.“Until you give your life to Christ, your power is limited to yourself,” said Cody Gibbons, an FCC board member. “When you get saved, you can access God’s strength.”Thursday, Huckins will speak on “The Problem of Man.” Starting with Adam and Eve’s fall, he’ll show why people are unable to save themselves and need to depend on the Lord.The judgment humanity faces is the topic of “The Promise of Forever” on Friday. This touches on how religion is not the same as salvation and discusses the verdict that God renders on each person’s soul: heaven or hell.“No one has to go to hell,” Huckins said. “God doesn’t want us to be there. He made it for Satan and his demons. However, if we don’t choose Jesus, then we end up there. To fail to act is to go to hell, since we’re sinful, and God is holy.”After Saturday off, the finale will be Sunday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. in City Park, as Pastor Huckins preaches the title message, “Choose Your Eternity Now.” He will tell how every person decides their eternal destiny in this life. He believes nothing additional must happen before Christ takes the saved to heaven in The Rapture, meaning each individual needs to choose salvation now or be left behind to face Antichrist in the 7-year Tribulation famous for Revelation 13’s Mark of The Beast and 666.All services are free and open to the public. A voluntary offering will be taken daily to defray revival expenses. More information on the gatherings is available at www.FccCrawford.com.Huckins, 53, began pastoring First Congregational Church this June. He has more than 20 years of experience in ministry and has been a senior pastor in Texas and North Dakota as well as Nebraska. He also has an evangelism nonprofit, Eternity Now, that spreads the Gospel online and in person.

Church to hold Crawford's first revival in decades

Nebraska Public Power District has notified the City of Rushville that there will be a planned power outage on Oct. 13. 

The power will be out during that time in town from 3 a.m.- 5 a.m.

If you have questions please call NPPD 877-275-6773.

Nebraska Public Power District has notified the City of Rushville that there will be a planned power outage on Oct. 13. The power will be out during that time in town from 3 a.m.- 5 a.m.If you have questions please call NPPD 877-275-6773.

Rushville to have scheduled power outage

By&nbsp;Rossella Tesch, Chadron Public Library Director

In its sixth edition, Trading Stories: a Native American Movie Festival© will honor Hehaka Sapa, Black Elk.

The festival, a project of Chadron Public Library and the Chadron Public Library Foundation, seeks to acknowledge the contribution of the Lakota people to the history of Northwest Nebraska and highlight contemporary Native issues through artistic venues and films.

All events in the festival are free and open to the public. Events will take place at the Chadron Public Library, 507 Bordeaux Street, in Chadron.

Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:00 am Special Story Time with Cartoons: Raven Tales.

5:30 pm Festival begins. Reception and Opening Notes by the

President of the Chadron Public Library Foundation

6:30 pm Legacy of Neihardt and Black Elk - Dr. Nancy Gillis

This program is possible thanks to a grant from Humanities

Friday, October 15, 2021 5:00 pm Musical Tribute to Black Elk and other Songs – Dan Holtz

This program is possible thanks to a grant from the Humanities

6:00 m Black Elk Peak and the Black Hills – Dr. Mike Leite

7:00 p.m. The Good Red Road Movie. Introduction by Mr. Bill White.

Following the movie, Mr. White will meet with the viewers

Saturday, October 16, 2021 10:00 am Cartoons for Kids: more Raven Tales.

This event is possible thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council.

3:00 pm Medicinal Plants of the High Plains. Dr. Susan Rolfsmeier and

Steve Rolfsmeier Curator of Chadron State College High Plains

4:00 pm Native American Healing in the 21st Century. Documentary.

Trading Stories is produced in part by a grant from the Dawes County Travel Board.

Trading Stories is made possible through grants funded by the Nebraska Arts Council and the Humanities Nebraska. Local sponsors include Chadron Public Library Foundation, and Friends of Chadron Public Library.

By&nbsp;Rossella Tesch, Chadron Public Library DirectorIn its sixth edition, Trading Stories: a Native American Movie Festival© will honor Hehaka Sapa, Black Elk.The festival, a project of Chadron Public Library and the Chadron Public Library Foundation, seeks to acknowledge the contribution of the Lakota people to the history of Northwest Nebraska and highlight contemporary Native issues through artistic venues and films.All events in the festival are free and open to the public. Events will take place at the Chadron Public Library, 507 Bordeaux Street, in Chadron.The time schedule follows:Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:00 am Special Story Time with Cartoons: Raven Tales.Snacks and Crafts.5:30 pm Festival begins. Reception and Opening Notes by thePresident of the Chadron Public Library FoundationRoger Mays.Artifacts Display.6:30 pm Legacy of Neihardt and Black Elk - Dr. Nancy GillisThis program is possible thanks to a grant from HumanitiesNebraska.Friday, October 15, 2021 5:00 pm Musical Tribute to Black Elk and other Songs – Dan HoltzThis program is possible thanks to a grant from the HumanitiesNebraska.6:00 m Black Elk Peak and the Black Hills – Dr. Mike Leite7:00 p.m. The Good Red Road Movie. Introduction by Mr. Bill White.Following the movie, Mr. White will meet with the viewersfor Q&amp;A.Saturday, October 16, 2021 10:00 am Cartoons for Kids: more Raven Tales.1:00 pm Songs by Michael Murphy.2:00 pm Learn to play flute with MichaelThis event is possible thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council.3:00 pm Medicinal Plants of the High Plains. Dr. Susan Rolfsmeier andSteve Rolfsmeier Curator of Chadron State College High PlainsHerbarium.4:00 pm Native American Healing in the 21st Century. Documentary.5:00 pm Little Big Man. Movie.Trading Stories is produced in part by a grant from the Dawes County Travel Board.Trading Stories is made possible through grants funded by the Nebraska Arts Council and the Humanities Nebraska. Local sponsors include Chadron Public Library Foundation, and Friends of Chadron Public Library.

Native American movies, music, culture featured at festival in Chadron

*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.

-Malvin C Sherlock, Class 4 Felony, Fail to appear when on bail

-Drew L Hoppes, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Drive under suspension before being reinstated by state

-Allisha Sanchez Hacker, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Leave accident - fail to furnish info, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Willful reckless driving, No valid registration car/pickup/step van, Unlawful/fictional display of plate/renew tab

-Tyson D Lewis, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-unlawful taking $0-500

-Caleb J Schnell, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Sexual assault 3rd degree, Assault 3rd degree

-Lydia M Morales, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Fail to appear when on bail-misdemeanor

-Adrianna L Salway, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Criminal trespass 1st degree

-David Young IV, No operator's license, Careless driving

-Christopher Garcia, DUI, Distribution of controlled substance

-Brody Brown, Domestic assault, Trespassing, Criminal mischief

-Sarah Imhof, Assault, Disturbing the peace, No operator's license, Littering, Assault on an officer

-David Hall, Possess controlled substance, Possess marijuana, Possess drug paraphernalia&nbsp;

-Sawyer Haag, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession under 19

-Roger D Lame, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Disturbing the peace

*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:<figure>
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 <figcaption>-Nicole Medina, Class 3A Felony, Assault of cr/hlth care prof - 3rd degree, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Resist arrest, Class 2 Misdemeanor, No proof of insurance, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Willful reckless driving, Disturbing the peace</figcaption>
 </figure>-Malvin C Sherlock, Class 4 Felony, Fail to appear when on bail-Drew L Hoppes, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Drive under suspension before being reinstated by state-Allisha Sanchez Hacker, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Leave accident - fail to furnish info, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Willful reckless driving, No valid registration car/pickup/step van, Unlawful/fictional display of plate/renew tab-Tyson D Lewis, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-unlawful taking $0-500-Caleb J Schnell, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Sexual assault 3rd degree, Assault 3rd degree-Lydia M Morales, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Fail to appear when on bail-misdemeanor-Adrianna L Salway, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Criminal trespass 1st degreeScotts Bluff Co:-Gregory Waddell, Domestic assault-Shemaine Sterkel, Domestic assault-David Young IV, No operator's license, Careless driving-Christopher Garcia, DUI, Distribution of controlled substance-Brody Brown, Domestic assault, Trespassing, Criminal mischief-Sarah Imhof, Assault, Disturbing the peace, No operator's license, Littering, Assault on an officer-Sherri Everton, Domestic assault-David Hall, Possess controlled substance, Possess marijuana, Possess drug paraphernalia&nbsp;-Josh Harsh, Domestic assaultDawes Co:&nbsp;-Sawyer Haag, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession under 19-Roger D Lame, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Disturbing the peace

Panhandle police activity, Oct. 7 - Oct. 14

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s attorney general says he won’t seek disciplinary action against doctors who prescribe controversial, off-label drugs to treat and prevent coronavirus infections, as long as they get informed consent from patients and don’t engage in misconduct. 

The office of Attorney General Doug Peterson released a legal opinion saying it didn’t see data to justify legal action against health care professionals who prescribe ivermectin, a decades-old parasite treatment, or hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug that former President Donald Trump took to try to prevent a COVID-19 infection. 

Many health experts and leading medical groups have been trying to stop the use of both drugs, arguing that they can cause harmful side effects and there’s little evidence they help.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s attorney general says he won’t seek disciplinary action against doctors who prescribe controversial, off-label drugs to treat and prevent coronavirus infections, as long as they get informed consent from patients and don’t engage in misconduct. The office of Attorney General Doug Peterson released a legal opinion saying it didn’t see data to justify legal action against health care professionals who prescribe ivermectin, a decades-old parasite treatment, or hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug that former President Donald Trump took to try to prevent a COVID-19 infection. Many health experts and leading medical groups have been trying to stop the use of both drugs, arguing that they can cause harmful side effects and there’s little evidence they help.

Nebraska AG: Docs can prescribe controversial COVID drugs

LINCOLN&nbsp; — Applications are now open for candidates to become a Nebraska State Trooper and help patrol&nbsp;The Good Life.&nbsp;The Nebraska State Patrol is looking for the next group of recruits ready to serve in communities across the entire state.

“A career as a Nebraska State Trooper is full of opportunity in every corner of Nebraska,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “This truly is a career that you get to define. Every day brings something new and it all starts with an application.”

Nebraska State Troopers serve the people of Nebraska in numerous ways. Career paths include patrolling Nebraska’s roadways, investigating crime throughout the state, handling a police service dog, connecting with the public through education and safety programs, operating on the SWAT Team, piloting with the Air Wing, negotiating during crisis situations, and many more.

Camp 67 begins training in July 2022 and concludes with the graduation of a new class of State Troopers in December 2022. Recruits are paid $21 per hour during the 22-week training program at the NSP Training Academy. Upon graduation, they will be sworn-in as Nebraska State Troopers, with a starting salary of $49,379, along with full benefits including medical and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and a great retirement program. Bilingual troopers are also eligible for a 2.5% pay increase upon graduation.

“Our team is looking to bring-on the next generation of troopers who will serve Nebraska for years to come,” said Colonel Bolduc. “With expert training at the NSP Training Academy, you bring the attitude of service and we’ll provide the training for you to serve the people of Nebraska with honor for many years as a Nebraska State Trooper.”

Applicants must be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age by December 16, 2022, when they take the oath of office. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence. Additional information about the application and selection process, including physical requirements, can be found at the&nbsp;<a href="https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/become-trooper/nsp-application-process" target="_blank">Become A Trooper</a>&nbsp;section of the NSP website.

LINCOLN&nbsp; — Applications are now open for candidates to become a Nebraska State Trooper and help patrol&nbsp;The Good Life.&nbsp;The Nebraska State Patrol is looking for the next group of recruits ready to serve in communities across the entire state.“A career as a Nebraska State Trooper is full of opportunity in every corner of Nebraska,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “This truly is a career that you get to define. Every day brings something new and it all starts with an application.”Nebraska State Troopers serve the people of Nebraska in numerous ways. Career paths include patrolling Nebraska’s roadways, investigating crime throughout the state, handling a police service dog, connecting with the public through education and safety programs, operating on the SWAT Team, piloting with the Air Wing, negotiating during crisis situations, and many more.Camp 67 begins training in July 2022 and concludes with the graduation of a new class of State Troopers in December 2022. Recruits are paid $21 per hour during the 22-week training program at the NSP Training Academy. Upon graduation, they will be sworn-in as Nebraska State Troopers, with a starting salary of $49,379, along with full benefits including medical and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and a great retirement program. Bilingual troopers are also eligible for a 2.5% pay increase upon graduation.“Our team is looking to bring-on the next generation of troopers who will serve Nebraska for years to come,” said Colonel Bolduc. “With expert training at the NSP Training Academy, you bring the attitude of service and we’ll provide the training for you to serve the people of Nebraska with honor for many years as a Nebraska State Trooper.”Applicants must be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age by December 16, 2022, when they take the oath of office. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence. Additional information about the application and selection process, including physical requirements, can be found at the&nbsp;<a href="https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/become-trooper/nsp-application-process" target="_blank">Become A Trooper</a>&nbsp;section of the NSP website.

Nebraska State Patrol hiring troopers

Bomgaars in Chadron will hold "Ladies Night" on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.&nbsp;

Customers can get 20% regular priced merchandise.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Bomgaars in Chadron will hold "Ladies Night" on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.&nbsp;Customers can get 20% regular priced merchandise.&nbsp;

Bomgaars in Chadron to hold 'Ladies Night' 

LINCOLN – Deer are more active this time of the fall. Crops are being harvested and deer breeding season is in full swing. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has suggestions to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents and lessen the risk of injury or vehicle damage.

• During the breeding season, bucks become more active searching for does with which to breed. Bucks are bolder, less wary and more susceptible to collisions with vehicles. Deer movement peaks each day near dawn and dusk.

• Anticipate the possibility of a deer on the road and plan how to avoid a collision. Be prepared to stop suddenly, but braking too sharply or swerving may cause you to lose control and roll your vehicle.

• When driving near shelterbelts, woodlots or creeks, especially during evening or early morning, slow down and watch for deer. Keep your headlights on bright if there is no approaching traffic.

• When you spot a deer, assume there will be others in the same area.

• Deer often seem to be disoriented or confused by headlights. Some react by freezing in the light, some dart into the path of the vehicle and others bolt away. Honk your horn and flash your headlights to frighten deer away. If there is other traffic on the road, activate your emergency flashers and tap your brakes to alert other drivers to the potential danger.

• Many places where deer-vehicle collisions occur are posted with deer crossing signs.

• If a deer is struck, the driver may take possession of it but must contact a Game and Parks conservation officer within 24 hours to obtain a salvage tag. View conservation officer phone numbers at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMTQuNDczNzg2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vb3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdi9jb25zZXJ2YXRpb25vZmZpY2Vycy8ifQ.dp58RD4OOVrxrWCCgfwLHZO1O-eQm0jCbA214danWJI/s/497221906/br/113946057819-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov/ConservationOfficers</a>.

LINCOLN – Deer are more active this time of the fall. Crops are being harvested and deer breeding season is in full swing. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has suggestions to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents and lessen the risk of injury or vehicle damage.• During the breeding season, bucks become more active searching for does with which to breed. Bucks are bolder, less wary and more susceptible to collisions with vehicles. Deer movement peaks each day near dawn and dusk.• Anticipate the possibility of a deer on the road and plan how to avoid a collision. Be prepared to stop suddenly, but braking too sharply or swerving may cause you to lose control and roll your vehicle.• Wear your seat belt.• When driving near shelterbelts, woodlots or creeks, especially during evening or early morning, slow down and watch for deer. Keep your headlights on bright if there is no approaching traffic.• When you spot a deer, assume there will be others in the same area.• Deer often seem to be disoriented or confused by headlights. Some react by freezing in the light, some dart into the path of the vehicle and others bolt away. Honk your horn and flash your headlights to frighten deer away. If there is other traffic on the road, activate your emergency flashers and tap your brakes to alert other drivers to the potential danger.• Many places where deer-vehicle collisions occur are posted with deer crossing signs.• If a deer is struck, the driver may take possession of it but must contact a Game and Parks conservation officer within 24 hours to obtain a salvage tag. View conservation officer phone numbers at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMTQuNDczNzg2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vb3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdi9jb25zZXJ2YXRpb25vZmZpY2Vycy8ifQ.dp58RD4OOVrxrWCCgfwLHZO1O-eQm0jCbA214danWJI/s/497221906/br/113946057819-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov/ConservationOfficers</a>.

Motorists urged to use caution to avoid collisions with deer

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — State tax officials say Nebraska government collected more tax revenue than expected last month. 

The Nebraska Department of Revenue reports net tax receipts in September of $625 million, which is 19.2% above the forecast of $525 million. 

Department officials say the state had higher-than-expected collections from net sales-and-use taxes, net individual income taxes and net corporate income taxes. 

Net miscellaneous taxes came in lower than projected.

 Nebraska has collected $1.484 billion so far in the current fiscal year, which began July 1. 

That’s 11.7% higher than the projected forecast of $1.328 billion. 

The projections were set in April by the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — State tax officials say Nebraska government collected more tax revenue than expected last month. The Nebraska Department of Revenue reports net tax receipts in September of $625 million, which is 19.2% above the forecast of $525 million. Department officials say the state had higher-than-expected collections from net sales-and-use taxes, net individual income taxes and net corporate income taxes. Net miscellaneous taxes came in lower than projected. Nebraska has collected $1.484 billion so far in the current fiscal year, which began July 1. That’s 11.7% higher than the projected forecast of $1.328 billion. The projections were set in April by the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board.

Nebraska tax collections beat expectations in September

An Autumn Festival Market will be held at Carnegie Arts Center in Alliance on Oct. 16 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.&nbsp;

There will be free cider, cocoa and face painting. There will also be Halloween candy, cotton candy, vendors and more.&nbsp;

A raffle will also be held with all proceeds to benefit Veronica Salazar. Salazar is in the hospital after a vehicle accident on Oct. 12.&nbsp;

&nbsp; A fundraiser has been set up by Salazar's family by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/veronica-salazar-and-family?member=14573361&amp;sharetype=teams&amp;utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>An Autumn Festival Market will be held at Carnegie Arts Center in Alliance on Oct. 16 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.&nbsp;There will be free cider, cocoa and face painting. There will also be Halloween candy, cotton candy, vendors and more.&nbsp;A raffle will also be held with all proceeds to benefit Veronica Salazar. Salazar is in the hospital after a vehicle accident on Oct. 12.&nbsp;&nbsp; A fundraiser has been set up by Salazar's family by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/veronica-salazar-and-family?member=14573361&amp;sharetype=teams&amp;utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Autumn Festival Market to be held at Carnegie Arts Center

By TENA L. COOK, CSC Marketing Coordinator

CHADRON – Chadron State College Professor of Science Dr. Mathew Brust has co-authored an article about the sagebrush buck moth in the Journal of the Lepidopterists’ Society with Dr. Gerald M. Fauske, manager of the North Dakota State Insect Reference Collection at North Dakota State University.

The only sagebrush buck moth specimens ever verifiably collected in Nebraska are in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/news/story.csc?article=12503" target="_blank">CSC collection</a>&nbsp;because Brust is the only person to have collected them.

In the article, Brust discusses the ways High Plains insects adapt to extreme weather conditions, evade predators, and find food supplies.

One method of survival this large, colorful buck moth uses is feeding on big sagebrush during the caterpillar stage, the longest phase of its life. It cannot eat or drink during the short adult, flying phase. Brust said remaining green year-round makes big sagebrush an important keystone plant species in western Nebraska, providing forage for insects and mammals, such as pronghorn, compared to several other types of seasonal sagebrush.

“Most maps, inaccurately, don't show big sagebrush growing widely in the Plains states, so it has been incorrectly assumed that the buck moth doesn’t live here either,” Brust said.

Brust noticed an entry for the sagebrush buck moth with two or three dots in western North Dakota on a website curated by Fauske.&nbsp;

“About&nbsp;20 years ago a Forest Service employee in the Black Hills photographed a caterpillar on big sagebrush and we identified it as a sagebrush buck moth making the caterpillar the new state record for South Dakota,” Brust said.

Brust conjectured that if North Dakota and western South Dakota had the buck moth, then the northern Nebraska Panhandle probably did too. He was right.

“It was the very end of August and I’m driving south on Highway 71 and just cross into Dawes County near a Badlands area.&nbsp;I think I’m hallucinating because one of them flies over the windshield.&nbsp;I park and get out. It took me a good half hour because they are fast flyers, but I managed to catch two males,” Brust said.

After documenting these two Nebraska state records of sagebrush buck moth, Brust kept looking for them. In subsequent years he has collected the species at a site in Sioux County, as well.

In the article, Brust also explores hatching times as a possibility factor that keeps temporal populations of the species separate.

“One of the things about the high mountain environments is summers are short, and so they actually require two years of development to reach adulthood in those areas. Those that mature in a single year fly about two to three weeks later than the ones that mature in two years. If populations aren't flying at the same time, even though they live in the same area, they might not blend much,” Brust said.

By TENA L. COOK, CSC Marketing CoordinatorCHADRON – Chadron State College Professor of Science Dr. Mathew Brust has co-authored an article about the sagebrush buck moth in the Journal of the Lepidopterists’ Society with Dr. Gerald M. Fauske, manager of the North Dakota State Insect Reference Collection at North Dakota State University.The only sagebrush buck moth specimens ever verifiably collected in Nebraska are in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/news/story.csc?article=12503" target="_blank">CSC collection</a>&nbsp;because Brust is the only person to have collected them.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634254104706.jpeg" alt="Hemileuca hera or sagebrush buck moth larva photographed by Chadron State College Professor Dr. Mathew Brust northwest of Crawford, Neb., in June 2017. (Courtesy photo used with permission) " />
 <figcaption>Hemileuca hera or sagebrush buck moth larva photographed by Chadron State College Professor Dr. Mathew Brust northwest of Crawford, Neb., in June 2017. (Courtesy photo used with permission) </figcaption>
 </figure>In the article, Brust discusses the ways High Plains insects adapt to extreme weather conditions, evade predators, and find food supplies.One method of survival this large, colorful buck moth uses is feeding on big sagebrush during the caterpillar stage, the longest phase of its life. It cannot eat or drink during the short adult, flying phase. Brust said remaining green year-round makes big sagebrush an important keystone plant species in western Nebraska, providing forage for insects and mammals, such as pronghorn, compared to several other types of seasonal sagebrush.“Most maps, inaccurately, don't show big sagebrush growing widely in the Plains states, so it has been incorrectly assumed that the buck moth doesn’t live here either,” Brust said.Brust noticed an entry for the sagebrush buck moth with two or three dots in western North Dakota on a website curated by Fauske.&nbsp;“About&nbsp;20 years ago a Forest Service employee in the Black Hills photographed a caterpillar on big sagebrush and we identified it as a sagebrush buck moth making the caterpillar the new state record for South Dakota,” Brust said.Brust conjectured that if North Dakota and western South Dakota had the buck moth, then the northern Nebraska Panhandle probably did too. He was right.“It was the very end of August and I’m driving south on Highway 71 and just cross into Dawes County near a Badlands area.&nbsp;I think I’m hallucinating because one of them flies over the windshield.&nbsp;I park and get out. It took me a good half hour because they are fast flyers, but I managed to catch two males,” Brust said.After documenting these two Nebraska state records of sagebrush buck moth, Brust kept looking for them. In subsequent years he has collected the species at a site in Sioux County, as well.In the article, Brust also explores hatching times as a possibility factor that keeps temporal populations of the species separate.“One of the things about the high mountain environments is summers are short, and so they actually require two years of development to reach adulthood in those areas. Those that mature in a single year fly about two to three weeks later than the ones that mature in two years. If populations aren't flying at the same time, even though they live in the same area, they might not blend much,” Brust said.

Brust co-authors journal article about sagebrush buck moth

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed an executive order that will let drug counselors, physical therapists and other health professionals practice in their field even if they aren’t licensed in Nebraska. 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed an executive order that will let drug counselors, physical therapists and other health professionals practice in their field even if they aren’t licensed in Nebraska. The order signed Wednesday is aimed at addressing staffing shortages that have grown worse during the coronavirus pandemic. The order is part of an effort to increase the number of health care professionals by relaxing the state’s license requirements. It will remain in effect through the end of the year.The governor’s office says the order was an extension of his decision to declare a “hospital staffing emergency” in August. That was triggered because of a backlog of largely non-virus patients who put off getting medical treatment earlier in the pandemic.

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