Stamford, CT. – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter” or “Charter Communications”) today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter’s Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter’s Chief Financial Officer. As CEO, Mr. Winfrey will report to Charter’s Board of Directors.&nbsp;

Tom Rutledge, who announced his plans to retire as CEO after a storied 50-year career beginning as a technician in 1972 while in college, will serve as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors through the end of his contract in November of 2023. Mr. Rutledge will maintain oversight of Charter’s Government Affairs during that time and provide his guidance and expertise to ensure a smooth and successful transition.&nbsp;

“It has been an honor and a pleasure to lead Charter and this incredible team over the past 10 years,” said Mr. Rutledge. “We have grown the company through innovation and strategic investments and have positioned Charter to provide the best converged connectivity products and services available today. During my 50 years in this industry, I have witnessed first-hand its ability to continually evolve and change the world, and our opportunity today is greater than ever with ubiquitous connectivity being central to everything we do.”

Lead Independent Director of Charter’s Board of Directors Eric Zinterhofer noted, “When Tom was chosen to lead Charter in 2012, his reputation as a skilled operator was second to none, but we never anticipated the new heights to which he would take this company. He redefined and exceeded every measure of success, establishing Charter as a best-in-class U.S. connectivity provider. He grew the company both organically and through transformative acquisitions, which included Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Optimum West (Bresnan). In addition, Tom has skillfully developed the next generation of leaders at Charter, including Chris. We are pleased Tom will continue to serve Charter and its shareholders as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board in 2023.&nbsp;

“Over the past several years, the bench strength at Charter has continued to stand out. In particular, Chris has consistently demonstrated significant leadership and delivered an impressive track record of successes. He earned the respect and trust of his colleagues, the industry, the financial community and this Board. Chris has our utmost confidence and has been unanimously elected to succeed Tom as the next President and CEO of Charter,” said Mr. Zinterhofer.

"Chris’ leadership and expertise in both operations and finance have been pivotal to Charter’s growth and success,” added Mr. Rutledge. “He has repeatedly demonstrated innate strategic insight and keen market and industry awareness to drive an organization to perform at the highest level. Having worked closely with Chris for more than 10 years, he is the right choice to be our next CEO and will serve Charter’s customers, employees and shareholders with integrity and skill, leading the company to new and extraordinary heights.”&nbsp;

“I am grateful to Tom and the Board for entrusting me with this appointment and the incredible opportunity to lead this top-flight management team and company,” said Mr. Winfrey. “I am deeply committed to Charter’s success and will continue our track record of delivering the best connectivity products and service to our customers, investing in the careers of our employees, and building long-term value for shareholders.”

Mr. Winfrey has played a significant role in Charter’s growth and transformation over the last decade, first as Chief Financial Officer and more recently as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Winfrey joined Charter as Chief Financial Officer in 2010, added oversight of Spectrum Enterprise in 2019, and operational leadership of the residential and SMB Sales and Marketing organization, and Spectrum Community Solutions in 2021. Later in 2021, he was named Chief Operating Officer.&nbsp;

Mr. Winfrey is leading the company’s rural construction initiative including its $5 billion investment associated with the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) making gigabit broadband connectivity available to more than a million currently unserved locations. He also will lead the company’s path to a fully converged broadband offering with symmetrical and multi-gigabit speeds across its entire network. As CFO, he spearheaded Charter’s transformative M&amp;A activity, played an integral role in the Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks integrations, and managed Charter’s financial activities through a period of significant growth.&nbsp;

Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Winfrey served as Chief Financial Officer, and as Managing Director for cable operations, broadcasting and satellite entities at Unitymedia GmbH, Germany's second-largest cable operator. Earlier in his career, Mr. Winfrey served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Development at Cablecom, GmbH. He was previously a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Director of Operations Services of NTL Incorporated’s continental European operations, and a senior associate in the private equity group at Communications Equity Associates. He has spent nearly 25 years in the cable industry, and in 2015 received The Internet &amp; Television Association’s (NCTA) Vanguard Award for Young Leadership.&nbsp;

Tom Rutledge’s Five Decades of Transformative Cable Leadership

Named President and CEO of Charter in 2012 and Chairman in 2016, Mr. Rutledge has left his mark not just on Charter, but the entire cable industry. Under Mr. Rutledge’s leadership, Charter’s annual revenue has grown more than 600%, while its customer base has increased 500% through its successful merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisitions of Bright House Networks and Optimum West, as well as through robust organic growth under his tenure. He has overseen extensive investment in technology and infrastructure, including the company’s ongoing multibillion dollar rural construction initiative. He led the launch of the Spectrum brand, established an all-digital cable TV and streaming video platform, launched gigabit broadband connections and an innovative mobile offering across Charter’s service area of 55 million homes and businesses.&nbsp;

Mr. Rutledge began his cable career in 1972 at Eastern Telecom working as a technician while going to college. In 1977, he joined American Television and Communications (ATC), a predecessor of Time Warner Cable, as a manager trainee where he served in a series of progressively senior leadership roles, eventually becoming President of Time Warner Cable in 2001. Prior to becoming CEO of Charter in 2012, Mr. Rutledge served as Chief Operating Officer of Cablevision Systems, where he oversaw the company's cable television business; Rainbow Media - the company's national programming business - which includes the AMC, IFC, Sundance TV and WEtv networks; Clearview Cinemas and Newsday.

Mr. Rutledge is a former Chairman of the NCTA – The Internet &amp; Television Association and currently serves on the boards of NCTA, CableLabs, C-SPAN, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and AdvanceCT. In 2011, he received the NCTA Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership, the cable industry’s highest honor, and is a member of the Cable Hall of Fame and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business®&nbsp;delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach®&nbsp;delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=VlHCXm7ICEq4QlxEf9SFRCpP1BuUyQ1cVSEVMt5B6N4FstbNPZWm28S7t32eqxmoPHIk_c-2BOB8316sDaZ5paYyyKRh-2FC4v8rm7BY6VL-2BnXb9ELzfCH7RplZyesblRqEoV-2Bhl8CeJdG5H4rDL6wFXZl-2BaTU7cCOdB7zIuhzZ5m3N6-2BVPOtwDWpQRgoawNIB9u86RQGGhe8OPTfwpTVPimexsbGQqd9V-2BCPvyHJtyA4lD8Hsbxougs-2FO8KhXESFzTCGftzYZa-2BvHJF6P6qf297I9doQCGs-2FE25soFRnZtrT0CEnGZiCgOlv2kaWxdw0yjeSyEfyxNGSOuzz3PZmX8r-2BYxheGbGblGpwtoeww3teXTsPm2CR0V8vEoYqyeCospyfGBzpsIA0l3PW-2B43on8TSNHIF-2F8Nts9yO-2F0xegHQnwBKMEjQOoTnXCBaXyxu0qjgm59Jtz8rnJpZ64UriBSgZNcYNNA-3D-3D" target="_blank">corporate.charter.com</a>.

By Charter CommunicationsStamford, CT. – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter” or “Charter Communications”) today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter’s Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter’s Chief Financial Officer. As CEO, Mr. Winfrey will report to Charter’s Board of Directors.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Tom Rutledge, who announced his plans to retire as CEO after a storied 50-year career beginning as a technician in 1972 while in college, will serve as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors through the end of his contract in November of 2023. Mr. Rutledge will maintain oversight of Charter’s Government Affairs during that time and provide his guidance and expertise to ensure a smooth and successful transition.&nbsp;“It has been an honor and a pleasure to lead Charter and this incredible team over the past 10 years,” said Mr. Rutledge. “We have grown the company through innovation and strategic investments and have positioned Charter to provide the best converged connectivity products and services available today. During my 50 years in this industry, I have witnessed first-hand its ability to continually evolve and change the world, and our opportunity today is greater than ever with ubiquitous connectivity being central to everything we do.”Lead Independent Director of Charter’s Board of Directors Eric Zinterhofer noted, “When Tom was chosen to lead Charter in 2012, his reputation as a skilled operator was second to none, but we never anticipated the new heights to which he would take this company. He redefined and exceeded every measure of success, establishing Charter as a best-in-class U.S. connectivity provider. He grew the company both organically and through transformative acquisitions, which included Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Optimum West (Bresnan). In addition, Tom has skillfully developed the next generation of leaders at Charter, including Chris. We are pleased Tom will continue to serve Charter and its shareholders as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board in 2023.&nbsp;“Over the past several years, the bench strength at Charter has continued to stand out. In particular, Chris has consistently demonstrated significant leadership and delivered an impressive track record of successes. He earned the respect and trust of his colleagues, the industry, the financial community and this Board. Chris has our utmost confidence and has been unanimously elected to succeed Tom as the next President and CEO of Charter,” said Mr. Zinterhofer."Chris’ leadership and expertise in both operations and finance have been pivotal to Charter’s growth and success,” added Mr. Rutledge. “He has repeatedly demonstrated innate strategic insight and keen market and industry awareness to drive an organization to perform at the highest level. Having worked closely with Chris for more than 10 years, he is the right choice to be our next CEO and will serve Charter’s customers, employees and shareholders with integrity and skill, leading the company to new and extraordinary heights.”&nbsp;“I am grateful to Tom and the Board for entrusting me with this appointment and the incredible opportunity to lead this top-flight management team and company,” said Mr. Winfrey. “I am deeply committed to Charter’s success and will continue our track record of delivering the best connectivity products and service to our customers, investing in the careers of our employees, and building long-term value for shareholders.”Mr. Winfrey has played a significant role in Charter’s growth and transformation over the last decade, first as Chief Financial Officer and more recently as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Winfrey joined Charter as Chief Financial Officer in 2010, added oversight of Spectrum Enterprise in 2019, and operational leadership of the residential and SMB Sales and Marketing organization, and Spectrum Community Solutions in 2021. Later in 2021, he was named Chief Operating Officer.&nbsp;Mr. Winfrey is leading the company’s rural construction initiative including its $5 billion investment associated with the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) making gigabit broadband connectivity available to more than a million currently unserved locations. He also will lead the company’s path to a fully converged broadband offering with symmetrical and multi-gigabit speeds across its entire network. As CFO, he spearheaded Charter’s transformative M&amp;A activity, played an integral role in the Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks integrations, and managed Charter’s financial activities through a period of significant growth.&nbsp;Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Winfrey served as Chief Financial Officer, and as Managing Director for cable operations, broadcasting and satellite entities at Unitymedia GmbH, Germany's second-largest cable operator. Earlier in his career, Mr. Winfrey served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Development at Cablecom, GmbH. He was previously a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Director of Operations Services of NTL Incorporated’s continental European operations, and a senior associate in the private equity group at Communications Equity Associates. He has spent nearly 25 years in the cable industry, and in 2015 received The Internet &amp; Television Association’s (NCTA) Vanguard Award for Young Leadership.&nbsp;Tom Rutledge’s Five Decades of Transformative Cable LeadershipNamed President and CEO of Charter in 2012 and Chairman in 2016, Mr. Rutledge has left his mark not just on Charter, but the entire cable industry. Under Mr. Rutledge’s leadership, Charter’s annual revenue has grown more than 600%, while its customer base has increased 500% through its successful merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisitions of Bright House Networks and Optimum West, as well as through robust organic growth under his tenure. He has overseen extensive investment in technology and infrastructure, including the company’s ongoing multibillion dollar rural construction initiative. He led the launch of the Spectrum brand, established an all-digital cable TV and streaming video platform, launched gigabit broadband connections and an innovative mobile offering across Charter’s service area of 55 million homes and businesses.&nbsp;Mr. Rutledge began his cable career in 1972 at Eastern Telecom working as a technician while going to college. In 1977, he joined American Television and Communications (ATC), a predecessor of Time Warner Cable, as a manager trainee where he served in a series of progressively senior leadership roles, eventually becoming President of Time Warner Cable in 2001. Prior to becoming CEO of Charter in 2012, Mr. Rutledge served as Chief Operating Officer of Cablevision Systems, where he oversaw the company's cable television business; Rainbow Media - the company's national programming business - which includes the AMC, IFC, Sundance TV and WEtv networks; Clearview Cinemas and Newsday.Mr. Rutledge is a former Chairman of the NCTA – The Internet &amp; Television Association and currently serves on the boards of NCTA, CableLabs, C-SPAN, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and AdvanceCT. In 2011, he received the NCTA Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership, the cable industry’s highest honor, and is a member of the Cable Hall of Fame and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.ABOUT CHARTERCharter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business®&nbsp;delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach®&nbsp;delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=VlHCXm7ICEq4QlxEf9SFRCpP1BuUyQ1cVSEVMt5B6N4FstbNPZWm28S7t32eqxmoPHIk_c-2BOB8316sDaZ5paYyyKRh-2FC4v8rm7BY6VL-2BnXb9ELzfCH7RplZyesblRqEoV-2Bhl8CeJdG5H4rDL6wFXZl-2BaTU7cCOdB7zIuhzZ5m3N6-2BVPOtwDWpQRgoawNIB9u86RQGGhe8OPTfwpTVPimexsbGQqd9V-2BCPvyHJtyA4lD8Hsbxougs-2FO8KhXESFzTCGftzYZa-2BvHJF6P6qf297I9doQCGs-2FE25soFRnZtrT0CEnGZiCgOlv2kaWxdw0yjeSyEfyxNGSOuzz3PZmX8r-2BYxheGbGblGpwtoeww3teXTsPm2CR0V8vEoYqyeCospyfGBzpsIA0l3PW-2B43on8TSNHIF-2F8Nts9yO-2F0xegHQnwBKMEjQOoTnXCBaXyxu0qjgm59Jtz8rnJpZ64UriBSgZNcYNNA-3D-3D" target="_blank">corporate.charter.com</a>.

Charter Comm. names Winfrey President, CEO effective Dec. 1

DENVER (AP) — To guide fishing trips for a year or two, that's what brought Terry Gunn to the red canyons of northern Arizona. The chance to hike, raft and fly fish drew Wendy Hanvold, a retired ski bum, who took a job there waiting tables at an anglers lodge. She heard rumors of the intrepid fishing guide who had just returned from an Alaska trip, and one day when he came in approached his table to take his order.

“You fly fish, right?" she said. "I've always wanted to learn."

Since then, the couple opened an anglers shop, guide service, purchased a lodge, and raised their son. They take pride in showing tourists the best spots to catch and release prized rainbow trout beneath craggy cliffs carved by the Colorado River.

But it could all soon change as warmer water temperatures threaten fish survival and the Gunn's livelihood.

Key Colorado River reservoirs Lake Powell and Lake Mead are both only about one-quarter full. The continued drop, due to overuse and an increasingly arid climate, is threatening the fish and the economies built around them.

“We’re in totally uncharted territory,” said Gunn, who began guiding in Marble Canyon in 1983. That year, Glen Canyon Dam began to release water on an emergency basis after record snowmelt produced a powerful spring runoff, resulting in near failure of the dam. In all these years, the river has usually been cold, with typical summer temperatures in the 50s.

But since late August, the water temperature at Lees Ferry — the site of a world-famous trout fishery — has risen above 70 degrees seven times. That might be idyllic for a summer dip under the blazing Arizona summer sun, Gunn said, but approaches peril for the beloved sport fish. A few degrees higher can be lethal.

To make matters worse, when temperatures rise, the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water falls, making it tough for fish to even breathe.

As the reservoir drops, it sends warmer water with less oxygen into the river below the dam. Should that water reach 73 degrees, Gunn said his family's guide service could start calling off afternoon trips.

Recently, a small reprieve of cooler temperatures has taken the edge off the fear at Lees Ferry, but uncertainty still taints the air.

“Mother Nature holds a handful of trump cards and if she decides to play one, there’s not a damn thing you can do about it,” Gunn said.

Seven states, Mexico, and tribal nations depend on the stressed Colorado River. They have undergone&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-environment-and-nature-las-vegas-arizona-california-105d0d18579dc99c81896c0177113f20">voluntary</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mexico-arizona-lakes-colorado-river-cc37e49759fabe8236a081286dfc61ee">mandatory</a>&nbsp;cuts and are grappling with how to further reduce their reliance on the river by about 15 to 30 percent, per a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-arizona-lakes-colorado-91409f8e5f4e2270899d19b3e0e41985">recent mandate</a>&nbsp;by the Department of the Interior.

Struggling aquatic life further complicates the already delicate river management and increases the cost.

Just a few miles north of Lees Ferry and its trout fishery there's another threat — nonnative predatory smallmouth bass. They're supposed to be contained in Lake Powell. But this summer they&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-travel-lakes-colorado-71c6743aba18e2b59cea81bb986fb974">were found</a>&nbsp;in the river below the dam. Smallmouth bass already wreaked havoc on native fish way upriver where the government spends millions of dollars each year to control the predators. They were held at bay in Lake Powell because Glen Canyon Dam has served as a barrier for them for years — until now. The reservoir’s recent sharp decline is enabling these introduced fish to shoot through the dam and edge closer to the Grand Canyon, where the biggest groups of humpback chub, an ancient, threatened, native fish, remain.

The National Park Service is going so far as to apply chemicals Saturday to kill these predatory fish. The infested area is sealed off from the river with a vinyl barrier, desirable fish are moved to the main channel, and the substance is applied to just that area, said National Park Service fisheries biologist Jeff Arnold. A second treatment is likely later this fall. The Bureau of Reclamation has said it will contribute $30,000 for the second treatment, and is exploring additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act for longer-term solutions such as barriers that would prevent fish from even approaching the dam.

A mid-term solution could involve a technique that lets cold water from deeper in the lake flow into the river below. Although this would mean forgoing hydropower, the cool water would disrupt spawning of predatory fish. It's been successful in other rivers and could help protect both native fish and rainbow trout.

Several hundred miles downstream, at the site of another fish threat, one hatchery has completely shut down. Lake Mead Fish Hatchery, which used to breed endangered razorback sucker and bonytail chub, ceased operations earlier this year when the lake dipped below the point where the hatchery drew its water.

Last month, the state of Nevada and the Bureau of Reclamation announced they're kicking in nearly $12 million on a project to pull water from deeper in the lake into the hatchery. The new line will source water from a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/climate-business-las-vegas-lakes-colorado-river-1c5396dc9c43bdb5d14835f4c8dcdb44">third straw</a>&nbsp;that the Southern Nevada Water Authority built following a severe drop in lake levels in the early 2000s. As Lake Mead plummeted this year, the agency had to begin using it to rescue Las Vegas, and soon, the hatchery.

Walking into a silent hatchery, normally abuzz with flowing water and air compressors, is a challenge, said Nevada Department of Wildlife supervising fish biologist Brandon Singer.

“At first you feel kind of lost, your purpose is gone,” Singer said. But it's been an opportunity for repair work and for his team to work on species in other parts of the state while they await their return to fish-rearing.

Maintaining native fish populations is a legal obligation the bureau has under the Endangered Species Act. It could face a lawsuit if it fails to meet that obligation, even as it juggles other pressing demands on the river.

Back upstream near Lake Powell, the introduced rainbow trout don't have the same protection. Losing them would be heartbreaking but feels inevitable, said Terry Gunn, who checks water temperature religiously. “It's like watching a family member grow old or die — it's gonna happen.”

Wendy Gunn says if the trout fishery is lost and smallmouth bass take over, she could imagine Lees Ferry transitioning to a haven for warm water fish. It would be tragic in many ways, with the beloved rainbow trout gone and the likelihood that native fish downstream could be next, she said, but people would still come to cast lines.

“Everybody’s just gonna have to adapt," Wendy said. “You either roll with it and change or you go away.”

By Associated PressDENVER (AP) — To guide fishing trips for a year or two, that's what brought Terry Gunn to the red canyons of northern Arizona. The chance to hike, raft and fly fish drew Wendy Hanvold, a retired ski bum, who took a job there waiting tables at an anglers lodge. She heard rumors of the intrepid fishing guide who had just returned from an Alaska trip, and one day when he came in approached his table to take his order.“You fly fish, right?" she said. "I've always wanted to learn."It was a match made in Marble Canyon.Since then, the couple opened an anglers shop, guide service, purchased a lodge, and raised their son. They take pride in showing tourists the best spots to catch and release prized rainbow trout beneath craggy cliffs carved by the Colorado River.But it could all soon change as warmer water temperatures threaten fish survival and the Gunn's livelihood.Key Colorado River reservoirs Lake Powell and Lake Mead are both only about one-quarter full. The continued drop, due to overuse and an increasingly arid climate, is threatening the fish and the economies built around them.“We’re in totally uncharted territory,” said Gunn, who began guiding in Marble Canyon in 1983. That year, Glen Canyon Dam began to release water on an emergency basis after record snowmelt produced a powerful spring runoff, resulting in near failure of the dam. In all these years, the river has usually been cold, with typical summer temperatures in the 50s.But since late August, the water temperature at Lees Ferry — the site of a world-famous trout fishery — has risen above 70 degrees seven times. That might be idyllic for a summer dip under the blazing Arizona summer sun, Gunn said, but approaches peril for the beloved sport fish. A few degrees higher can be lethal.To make matters worse, when temperatures rise, the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water falls, making it tough for fish to even breathe.As the reservoir drops, it sends warmer water with less oxygen into the river below the dam. Should that water reach 73 degrees, Gunn said his family's guide service could start calling off afternoon trips.Recently, a small reprieve of cooler temperatures has taken the edge off the fear at Lees Ferry, but uncertainty still taints the air.“Mother Nature holds a handful of trump cards and if she decides to play one, there’s not a damn thing you can do about it,” Gunn said.Seven states, Mexico, and tribal nations depend on the stressed Colorado River. They have undergone&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-environment-and-nature-las-vegas-arizona-california-105d0d18579dc99c81896c0177113f20">voluntary</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mexico-arizona-lakes-colorado-river-cc37e49759fabe8236a081286dfc61ee">mandatory</a>&nbsp;cuts and are grappling with how to further reduce their reliance on the river by about 15 to 30 percent, per a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-arizona-lakes-colorado-91409f8e5f4e2270899d19b3e0e41985">recent mandate</a>&nbsp;by the Department of the Interior.Struggling aquatic life further complicates the already delicate river management and increases the cost.Just a few miles north of Lees Ferry and its trout fishery there's another threat — nonnative predatory smallmouth bass. They're supposed to be contained in Lake Powell. But this summer they&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-travel-lakes-colorado-71c6743aba18e2b59cea81bb986fb974">were found</a>&nbsp;in the river below the dam. Smallmouth bass already wreaked havoc on native fish way upriver where the government spends millions of dollars each year to control the predators. They were held at bay in Lake Powell because Glen Canyon Dam has served as a barrier for them for years — until now. The reservoir’s recent sharp decline is enabling these introduced fish to shoot through the dam and edge closer to the Grand Canyon, where the biggest groups of humpback chub, an ancient, threatened, native fish, remain.The National Park Service is going so far as to apply chemicals Saturday to kill these predatory fish. The infested area is sealed off from the river with a vinyl barrier, desirable fish are moved to the main channel, and the substance is applied to just that area, said National Park Service fisheries biologist Jeff Arnold. A second treatment is likely later this fall. The Bureau of Reclamation has said it will contribute $30,000 for the second treatment, and is exploring additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act for longer-term solutions such as barriers that would prevent fish from even approaching the dam.A mid-term solution could involve a technique that lets cold water from deeper in the lake flow into the river below. Although this would mean forgoing hydropower, the cool water would disrupt spawning of predatory fish. It's been successful in other rivers and could help protect both native fish and rainbow trout.Several hundred miles downstream, at the site of another fish threat, one hatchery has completely shut down. Lake Mead Fish Hatchery, which used to breed endangered razorback sucker and bonytail chub, ceased operations earlier this year when the lake dipped below the point where the hatchery drew its water.Last month, the state of Nevada and the Bureau of Reclamation announced they're kicking in nearly $12 million on a project to pull water from deeper in the lake into the hatchery. The new line will source water from a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/climate-business-las-vegas-lakes-colorado-river-1c5396dc9c43bdb5d14835f4c8dcdb44">third straw</a>&nbsp;that the Southern Nevada Water Authority built following a severe drop in lake levels in the early 2000s. As Lake Mead plummeted this year, the agency had to begin using it to rescue Las Vegas, and soon, the hatchery.Walking into a silent hatchery, normally abuzz with flowing water and air compressors, is a challenge, said Nevada Department of Wildlife supervising fish biologist Brandon Singer.“At first you feel kind of lost, your purpose is gone,” Singer said. But it's been an opportunity for repair work and for his team to work on species in other parts of the state while they await their return to fish-rearing.Maintaining native fish populations is a legal obligation the bureau has under the Endangered Species Act. It could face a lawsuit if it fails to meet that obligation, even as it juggles other pressing demands on the river.Back upstream near Lake Powell, the introduced rainbow trout don't have the same protection. Losing them would be heartbreaking but feels inevitable, said Terry Gunn, who checks water temperature religiously. “It's like watching a family member grow old or die — it's gonna happen.”Wendy Gunn says if the trout fishery is lost and smallmouth bass take over, she could imagine Lees Ferry transitioning to a haven for warm water fish. It would be tragic in many ways, with the beloved rainbow trout gone and the likelihood that native fish downstream could be next, she said, but people would still come to cast lines.“Everybody’s just gonna have to adapt," Wendy said. “You either roll with it and change or you go away.”

On the Colorado River, growing concern for trout and chub

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in October. Here are some opportunities:

Little Saplings early childhood program presents Nature Sounds

Adults looking to explore the outdoors with their young children are invited to Little Saplings, a monthly early childhood nature discovery program at Schramm Education Center near Gretna.

The series, which continues Oct. 5 with the theme Nature Sounds, is at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month, through December. It is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver.

See the calendar event entry at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.7zWuayqm0Atix5LpD8SsvgyDzpWJfKEkaYMxDAWnSNM/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Homeschool Hike set for Oct. 19 at Schramm Park SRA

Homeschool families are invited to join an outdoor educator on a guided hike at Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna during the Homeschool Hikes program Oct. 19.

This nature exploration program geared for homeschool families takes place at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, through December. While an educator leads the hike, participants ask questions, draw, observe and make discoveries in nature.

Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.I0vHUhV3ihZQMTzVkmHzTglW6cLa73hyG_a7ZIV2t7A/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

Five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights scheduled for Oct. 19

Grab your fellow nature nerds and join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as it hosts five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights across the state Oct. 19.

Get your teams of no more than five players and be ready to compete for prizes. These events are for adults only and are free to attend with a purchase from the host brewery.

The trivia nights, which begin at 7 p.m. local time, are at:

For more information and or questions, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>.

Nature Nerd Night to feature Nebraska Turtles on Oct. 18

In the Nebraska Nature Nerd Night virtual webinar Turtles of Nebraska, outdoor educators will discuss the nine species of turtles found in the state. The free event starts at 7 p.m. Central time Oct. 18.

Registration is required through the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.n6gYgaJAM4TR9MwMwzCnwLgUiBQ9fzH_e1mIavdxnmQ/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>. Participants also may submit questions to be answered during the webinar while registering.

For more information, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or follow the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission or Nebraska Wildlife Education on Facebook.

‘The Science of …’ virtual webinar series returns Oct. 6

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s virtual webinar series “The Science of …” returns in October. Every Thursday at 3 p.m. Central time, Game and Parks educators will discuss the science behind common things regarding nature and animals.

The webinar schedule of topics: Oct. 6 – Lizards; Oct. 13 – Nocturnal Animals; Oct. 20 – Waterbirds; Oct. 27 – Seeds and Leaves.

The webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each webinar. See the calendar event entries at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.7l316HIqKbvs0XpXRIF_8XlzV5TcQQIuH8-ILSYv4EA/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for registration links.

Contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Wildcat Hills to host&nbsp;Beautiful Bats&nbsp;homeschool program

Discover the secrets of bats during the Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program Beautiful Bats on Oct. 13 at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Learn all about their adaptations, diversity and common misconceptions.

This program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center.

The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required. For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sensory Safari is Oct. 5 at Lincoln Children’s Zoo

In Sensory Safari on Oct. 5, visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear and smell at interpretative stations throughout the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.

From 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Registration is required. Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.TGH1LtGBx04R17OKwZ4tk-aEymqAJoYOBuBn1iePJd0/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

Wildcat Tales preschool program is Oct. 18

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program Oct. 18.

Each program will include a lesson plan, story and hands-on activity specifically targeted for children ages 2-6 years. The program Goin’ Batty will meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. Mountain time. Each month will have a different program topic.

The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required.&nbsp;For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777.&nbsp;Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Nature Nights scheduled Oct. 4, 18

Bring the family and enjoy some unstructured outdoor exploration Oct. 4 and 18 at the Outdoor Classroom, located at the northeast district office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in Norfolk.

This free program is for all ages. It will be from 6-8 p.m. both nights at the Outdoor Classroom, 2201 N. 13th St. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit the event listings at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.DfiH_roD8ZQHjjUBNtxlQHYj-1UUDyPQoYZKWceUrmc/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

What Community Science Taught Me webinar is Oct. 19

Tune in to the free virtual webinar “What Community Science Taught Me,” at 12:30 p.m. Central time Oct. 19.

This hourlong panel discussion, hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Community Science Specialist Alie Mayes, is part of the Conservation Education Lunch and Learn Series.

Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.U9zSxshabLSz4GgTEf9RVA1xvX6VE8UOwYWWojRGJyA/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

Holmes Lake to host Big Sit birding event

Join other birders at Lincoln’s Holmes Lake on Oct. 9 for the Big Sit, a friendly challenge to see how many birds can be counted from one location.

Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska’s Birdability Captain are hosts for this free, fun and accessible birding opportunity from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the south boat ramp.

Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.PWLvHLugtAJvq0VZUjLKZH6ikWj12Vkc8mVbLHTh2Is/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.

By Nebraska Game and ParksNebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in October. Here are some opportunities:Little Saplings early childhood program presents Nature SoundsAdults looking to explore the outdoors with their young children are invited to Little Saplings, a monthly early childhood nature discovery program at Schramm Education Center near Gretna.The series, which continues Oct. 5 with the theme Nature Sounds, is at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month, through December. It is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver.See the calendar event entry at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.7zWuayqm0Atix5LpD8SsvgyDzpWJfKEkaYMxDAWnSNM/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.Homeschool Hike set for Oct. 19 at Schramm Park SRAHomeschool families are invited to join an outdoor educator on a guided hike at Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna during the Homeschool Hikes program Oct. 19.This nature exploration program geared for homeschool families takes place at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, through December. While an educator leads the hike, participants ask questions, draw, observe and make discoveries in nature.Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.I0vHUhV3ihZQMTzVkmHzTglW6cLa73hyG_a7ZIV2t7A/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.<figure>
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 </figure>Five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights scheduled for Oct. 19Grab your fellow nature nerds and join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as it hosts five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights across the state Oct. 19.Get your teams of no more than five players and be ready to compete for prizes. These events are for adults only and are free to attend with a purchase from the host brewery.The trivia nights, which begin at 7 p.m. local time, are at:<ul>
 <li>Scottsbluff – Flyover Brewing Company, 1824 Broadway</li><li>Lincoln – The Happy Raven, 122 N. 11th</li><li>Omaha – Zipline Beer Lounge, 3808 S. 203rd&nbsp;Plaza</li><li>Wayne – Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company, 121 N. Pearl St.</li><li>North Platte – Pals Brewing Company, 4520 S. Buffalo Bill Ave.</li>
 </ul>For more information and or questions, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>.Nature Nerd Night to feature Nebraska Turtles on Oct. 18In the Nebraska Nature Nerd Night virtual webinar Turtles of Nebraska, outdoor educators will discuss the nine species of turtles found in the state. The free event starts at 7 p.m. Central time Oct. 18.Registration is required through the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.n6gYgaJAM4TR9MwMwzCnwLgUiBQ9fzH_e1mIavdxnmQ/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>. Participants also may submit questions to be answered during the webinar while registering.For more information, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or follow the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission or Nebraska Wildlife Education on Facebook.‘The Science of …’ virtual webinar series returns Oct. 6The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s virtual webinar series “The Science of …” returns in October. Every Thursday at 3 p.m. Central time, Game and Parks educators will discuss the science behind common things regarding nature and animals.The webinar schedule of topics: Oct. 6 – Lizards; Oct. 13 – Nocturnal Animals; Oct. 20 – Waterbirds; Oct. 27 – Seeds and Leaves.The webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each webinar. See the calendar event entries at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.7l316HIqKbvs0XpXRIF_8XlzV5TcQQIuH8-ILSYv4EA/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for registration links.Contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.Wildcat Hills to host&nbsp;Beautiful Bats&nbsp;homeschool programDiscover the secrets of bats during the Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program Beautiful Bats on Oct. 13 at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Learn all about their adaptations, diversity and common misconceptions.This program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center.The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required. For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Sensory Safari is Oct. 5 at Lincoln Children’s ZooIn Sensory Safari on Oct. 5, visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear and smell at interpretative stations throughout the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.From 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired.Registration is required. Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.TGH1LtGBx04R17OKwZ4tk-aEymqAJoYOBuBn1iePJd0/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.Wildcat Tales preschool program is Oct. 18Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program Oct. 18.Each program will include a lesson plan, story and hands-on activity specifically targeted for children ages 2-6 years. The program Goin’ Batty will meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. Mountain time. Each month will have a different program topic.The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required.&nbsp;For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777.&nbsp;Children must be accompanied by an adult.Family Nature Nights scheduled Oct. 4, 18Bring the family and enjoy some unstructured outdoor exploration Oct. 4 and 18 at the Outdoor Classroom, located at the northeast district office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in Norfolk.This free program is for all ages. It will be from 6-8 p.m. both nights at the Outdoor Classroom, 2201 N. 13th St. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Visit the event listings at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.DfiH_roD8ZQHjjUBNtxlQHYj-1UUDyPQoYZKWceUrmc/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.What Community Science Taught Me webinar is Oct. 19Tune in to the free virtual webinar “What Community Science Taught Me,” at 12:30 p.m. Central time Oct. 19.This hourlong panel discussion, hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Community Science Specialist Alie Mayes, is part of the Conservation Education Lunch and Learn Series.Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.U9zSxshabLSz4GgTEf9RVA1xvX6VE8UOwYWWojRGJyA/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.Holmes Lake to host Big Sit birding eventJoin other birders at Lincoln’s Holmes Lake on Oct. 9 for the Big Sit, a friendly challenge to see how many birds can be counted from one location.Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska’s Birdability Captain are hosts for this free, fun and accessible birding opportunity from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the south boat ramp.Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.PWLvHLugtAJvq0VZUjLKZH6ikWj12Vkc8mVbLHTh2Is/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Catch these Game and Parks education events in October

*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.

-Martin Marentes Jr., Class 1 Misdemeanor, Domestic assault 3rd degree

-Ayanna I Picket Pin, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession - under 19/2nd off.&nbsp;

-Naomi Evans, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Criminal trespass 1st degree, False reporting

-Jennifer M Belt, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernalia

-Fred John Red Nest, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Criminal trespass 1st degree, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernalia

-Eric A Suiter, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-services $0-500

-Martina A Camacho, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Commit child abuse negligently/no injury, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Disturbing the peace

-Kevin Daily, Trespassing, Resisting arrest

-Thomas Salazar, Possess controlled substance with intent to deliver, Possess drug paraphernalia

-DJ Gibbons, Theft, Criminal mischief, Possession with intent to deliver, Possess controlled substance

-Alyssa Webster, DUI, Refusal, Assault on a officer, Child abuse

-Dominic Brittan, Domestic assault, Attempted 2nd degree assault

-Michael Hunter, Domestic assault, DUI, Refusal, Child abuse

-Andy Calero, Domestic assault, Terroristic threats

-Jeremy Torres, Attempted murder, Use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, Assault on officer

-Marshall Kieffer, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Drive under suspension before being reinstated by state, Infraction, Speeding

-Scott Ehman, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Violate hunting/fishing regulations

-Cody Stewart, Class 5 Misdemeanor, Violate boating act regulations

-Kolten McMackin, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernalia, Speeding

-Dayja Frasier, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Criminal trespass-2nd degree

-Jenna Tobacco, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession - ages 19/20

-Makai Bellu, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession, Improper/defective vehicle lighting, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-shoplifting $0-500, Infraction, Possess marijuana 1 oz or less, Possess or use drug paraphernalia

-Jason Eyerly, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Fail to appear or comply with citation

-Thomas Blacksmith, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Trepass-2nd degree/defy order to leave

-Stephen Richardson, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Violate harassment protection order

-Oliver Fox, Class 2 Felony, Del/dsp/dst/man/post except haz drug, Class 2A Felony, Intent to dist. cnterfeit cntrl subs. 1, 2, 3, Class 4 Felony, Possess controlled substance

*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:-Martin Marentes Jr., Class 1 Misdemeanor, Domestic assault 3rd degree-Ayanna I Picket Pin, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession - under 19/2nd off.&nbsp;-Naomi Evans, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Criminal trespass 1st degree, False reporting-Jennifer M Belt, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernalia-Fred John Red Nest, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Criminal trespass 1st degree, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernalia-Eric A Suiter, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-services $0-500-Martina A Camacho, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Commit child abuse negligently/no injury, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Disturbing the peaceScotts Bluff Co:&nbsp;-Kevin Daily, Trespassing, Resisting arrest-Thomas Salazar, Possess controlled substance with intent to deliver, Possess drug paraphernalia-DJ Gibbons, Theft, Criminal mischief, Possession with intent to deliver, Possess controlled substance-Alyssa Webster, DUI, Refusal, Assault on a officer, Child abuse-Julie O'Steen, Assault-Charles Hobdell, Terroristic threats-Dominic Brittan, Domestic assault, Attempted 2nd degree assault-Michael Hunter, Domestic assault, DUI, Refusal, Child abuse-Christian Skinner, DUI-Vincent Rabago, Provoke assault-Andy Calero, Domestic assault, Terroristic threats-Jeremy Torres, Attempted murder, Use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, Assault on officerDawes Co:&nbsp;-Marshall Kieffer, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Drive under suspension before being reinstated by state, Infraction, Speeding-Scott Ehman, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Violate hunting/fishing regulations-Cody Stewart, Class 5 Misdemeanor, Violate boating act regulations-Kolten McMackin, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernalia, Speeding-Dayja Frasier, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Criminal trespass-2nd degree-Jenna Tobacco, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession - ages 19/20-Makai Bellu, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession, Improper/defective vehicle lighting, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-shoplifting $0-500, Infraction, Possess marijuana 1 oz or less, Possess or use drug paraphernalia-Jason Eyerly, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Fail to appear or comply with citation-Thomas Blacksmith, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Trepass-2nd degree/defy order to leave-Stephen Richardson, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Violate harassment protection order-Oliver Fox, Class 2 Felony, Del/dsp/dst/man/post except haz drug, Class 2A Felony, Intent to dist. cnterfeit cntrl subs. 1, 2, 3, Class 4 Felony, Possess controlled substance-Kaley Johnson, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI

Panhandle police activity, Sept. 15 - Sept. 21

By ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC COLLEGE RELATIONS

CHADRON – Dr. Nisha Durand, Principal Research Technologist at the Human Cellular Therapy Laboratory Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award (DYA) during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1. Other DYA honorees include Ryan Hieb and Dr. T.J Thomson (in absentia). The Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) recipients are Mark Brohman and Dora Olivares.

The DYA is presented to CSC alumni who distinguished themselves in their chosen career or community or shown exceptional service to the college and are 40 years of age or younger.

Durand graduated with a bachelor’s in Human Biology and received the Platinum Eagle award in 2012. During her CSC studies, she worked as an undergraduate research assistant in Physical and Life sciences.

In 2017, she earned her doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Durand also worked in the department of Cancer Biology as a graduate research assistant.

After graduating, Durand worked full-time for the Mayo clinic as a research fellow and senior research fellow before her current role as Principal Research Technologist.

Durand guest-edited a special issue of Cells, a journal published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, has published many peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presented research at national and international conferences.

She is responsible for developing and evaluating novel biotherapeutics and works closely with clinician investigators to manufacture and deliver novel cell therapies to various patient populations. Her current research interests include Mesenchymal Stromal Cell signaling and mechanisms of potentiation.

Durand, who lives in Jacksonville, Florida, serves on the International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy’s Early-Stage Professional Committee and the Process Development and Manufacturing Committee.

Outside of regenerative medicine, Durand is passionate about increasing diversity in Science Technology Engineering and Math. She serves as a Department Diversity Leader and is a member of Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

By ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON – Dr. Nisha Durand, Principal Research Technologist at the Human Cellular Therapy Laboratory Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award (DYA) during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1. Other DYA honorees include Ryan Hieb and Dr. T.J Thomson (in absentia). The Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) recipients are Mark Brohman and Dora Olivares.<figure>
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 </figure>The DYA is presented to CSC alumni who distinguished themselves in their chosen career or community or shown exceptional service to the college and are 40 years of age or younger.Durand graduated with a bachelor’s in Human Biology and received the Platinum Eagle award in 2012. During her CSC studies, she worked as an undergraduate research assistant in Physical and Life sciences.In 2017, she earned her doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Durand also worked in the department of Cancer Biology as a graduate research assistant.After graduating, Durand worked full-time for the Mayo clinic as a research fellow and senior research fellow before her current role as Principal Research Technologist.Durand guest-edited a special issue of Cells, a journal published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, has published many peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presented research at national and international conferences.She is responsible for developing and evaluating novel biotherapeutics and works closely with clinician investigators to manufacture and deliver novel cell therapies to various patient populations. Her current research interests include Mesenchymal Stromal Cell signaling and mechanisms of potentiation.Durand, who lives in Jacksonville, Florida, serves on the International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy’s Early-Stage Professional Committee and the Process Development and Manufacturing Committee.Outside of regenerative medicine, Durand is passionate about increasing diversity in Science Technology Engineering and Math. She serves as a Department Diversity Leader and is a member of Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Durand receives Distinguished Young Alumni Award at Chadron State College

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&nbsp; BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/cindygonzalez/">CINDY GONZALEZ</a>

A teen from Grant, Nebraska, has been recognized as one of the country’s most promising STEM middle schoolers — named this week as a contest finalist headed to Washington D.C., to compete for roughly $100,000 in awards.

Cooper Kroeker, now 15, is among 30 youths (and the only Nebraskan) selected from 1,807 applicants in the annual Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars).

Already, the product of Perkins County Schools in western Nebraska has won $500, and his teachers get a one-year subscription to Science News magazine and $1,000 for science, technology, engineering and math STEM activities.

The Society for Science Broadcom sponsors seek to inspire young people to work toward solving the grand challenges of the future.

“These extraordinary students are looking for solutions to some of the world’s most intractable problems,” said Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science. “I commend these young people for their hard work to make the world a better place.”

In Cooper’s case, he said his work was inspired by his parents, the family farm and airplane and his hobby of flying.

“We get to see the impacts of climate change firsthand,” he told judges.

The teen&nbsp;used data from test flights and research on representative airplanes to see how climate change will affect aviation.

He found that longer takeoff distances will be needed, so airports and planes will need to make adjustments, such as longer runways or less weight on aircraft.

One of the aspiring scientists he’ll compete against explored the physics behind throwing a curveball. A sampling of others looked at: inventing an inexpensive robotic hand; mitigating harmful emissions from rockets; Alzheimer’s biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid; training a neural network to warn people of deadly earthquakes.

And don’t forget the kid from Hershey, Pennsylvania, who examined: The effect upon closure dynamics of the application of weak acids to the pulvinus of the venus fly trap.

Finalists represent 12 states In October they will compete further for scholarships and prizes in the nation’s capital. Sixteen in the group attended public schools when they produced their projects, 10 were in private schools, three were in charter schools and one attended a magnet school.

While in Washington, they’ll be judged on their research projects as well as collaboration and critical thinking skills during team challenges. Awards collectively amounting to about $100,000 are in play.

Cooper’s work is titled: Effects of Global Temperature Increase on Aviation. Here’s a glimpse at the project, as provided by contest sponsors:

Background:&nbsp;His science teacher encouraged students to do something unique and personally enjoyable for the science fair. Cooper, who plans to get his pilot’s license, started wondering about how climate change would affect aviation. “I decided that density altitude would be a good place to start.”

As temperature and distance above the ground increase, the density of the air decreases.

“How does the temperature impact the density altitude?” Cooper asked. “And how does that impact takeoff distances?”

The takeoff distance is how far a plane needs to run on the ground before it lifts off, plus the distance between that point and a certain altitude, such as 50 feet or 15 meters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tactics and Results:&nbsp;Cooper went to a nearby airport with his dad, and they took off on a variety of days with different temperatures. Each time, Cooper collected data, including the temperature, dew point, density altitude and more. Then he analyzed the data.

“The results proved that temperature increase causes takeoff distances to increase,” he said.

He also did research on representative airplanes at large cargo and passenger airports. He compared the takeoff distances to existing runways on a standard day. He also looked at the takeoff distances for the average daily high temperature for the hottest month. Using this data, he figured out what the distances would be for a day that was 5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer (roughly 2.8 degrees Celsius).

“Airplanes will have to compensate for the higher temperatures,” he says. For example, the planes might need to take off at a higher speed. Or, they might need to limit their fuel or payload. Also, he adds, “Airports will have to compensate by building longer runways or limiting certain aircraft.”

Other interests:&nbsp;“I am very interested in plants and gardening,” Cooper says. A career as a botanist could let him learn more about plants and perhaps help develop new hybrids, he thinks.

He plays football and basketball, runs track and lifts weights in the summer. He plays the bassoon, saxophone and clarinet. He likes public speaking.

&nbsp;“I also enjoy just building stuff,” he adds. Most times he makes something he needs. “But every once in a while, I’ll invent something new,” he says.&nbsp;

&nbsp; BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/author/cindygonzalez/">CINDY GONZALEZ</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663942594476.png" alt="Cooper Kroeker of Grant, Nebraska, shown bottom row in gray-red baseball cap, is among young finalists in a national STEM competition by Broadcom MASTERS. (Courtesy of Broadcom MASTERS)" />
 <figcaption>Cooper Kroeker of Grant, Nebraska, shown bottom row in gray-red baseball cap, is among young finalists in a national STEM competition by Broadcom MASTERS. (Courtesy of Broadcom MASTERS)</figcaption>
 </figure>A teen from Grant, Nebraska, has been recognized as one of the country’s most promising STEM middle schoolers — named this week as a contest finalist headed to Washington D.C., to compete for roughly $100,000 in awards.Cooper Kroeker, now 15, is among 30 youths (and the only Nebraskan) selected from 1,807 applicants in the annual Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars).Already, the product of Perkins County Schools in western Nebraska has won $500, and his teachers get a one-year subscription to Science News magazine and $1,000 for science, technology, engineering and math STEM activities.The Society for Science Broadcom sponsors seek to inspire young people to work toward solving the grand challenges of the future.“These extraordinary students are looking for solutions to some of the world’s most intractable problems,” said Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science. “I commend these young people for their hard work to make the world a better place.”In Cooper’s case, he said his work was inspired by his parents, the family farm and airplane and his hobby of flying.“We get to see the impacts of climate change firsthand,” he told judges.The teen&nbsp;used data from test flights and research on representative airplanes to see how climate change will affect aviation.He found that longer takeoff distances will be needed, so airports and planes will need to make adjustments, such as longer runways or less weight on aircraft.One of the aspiring scientists he’ll compete against explored the physics behind throwing a curveball. A sampling of others looked at: inventing an inexpensive robotic hand; mitigating harmful emissions from rockets; Alzheimer’s biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid; training a neural network to warn people of deadly earthquakes.And don’t forget the kid from Hershey, Pennsylvania, who examined: The effect upon closure dynamics of the application of weak acids to the pulvinus of the venus fly trap.Finalists represent 12 states In October they will compete further for scholarships and prizes in the nation’s capital. Sixteen in the group attended public schools when they produced their projects, 10 were in private schools, three were in charter schools and one attended a magnet school.While in Washington, they’ll be judged on their research projects as well as collaboration and critical thinking skills during team challenges. Awards collectively amounting to about $100,000 are in play.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Cooper’s project</h2>Cooper’s work is titled: Effects of Global Temperature Increase on Aviation. Here’s a glimpse at the project, as provided by contest sponsors:Background:&nbsp;His science teacher encouraged students to do something unique and personally enjoyable for the science fair. Cooper, who plans to get his pilot’s license, started wondering about how climate change would affect aviation. “I decided that density altitude would be a good place to start.”As temperature and distance above the ground increase, the density of the air decreases.“How does the temperature impact the density altitude?” Cooper asked. “And how does that impact takeoff distances?”The takeoff distance is how far a plane needs to run on the ground before it lifts off, plus the distance between that point and a certain altitude, such as 50 feet or 15 meters.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tactics and Results:&nbsp;Cooper went to a nearby airport with his dad, and they took off on a variety of days with different temperatures. Each time, Cooper collected data, including the temperature, dew point, density altitude and more. Then he analyzed the data.“The results proved that temperature increase causes takeoff distances to increase,” he said.He also did research on representative airplanes at large cargo and passenger airports. He compared the takeoff distances to existing runways on a standard day. He also looked at the takeoff distances for the average daily high temperature for the hottest month. Using this data, he figured out what the distances would be for a day that was 5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer (roughly 2.8 degrees Celsius).“Airplanes will have to compensate for the higher temperatures,” he says. For example, the planes might need to take off at a higher speed. Or, they might need to limit their fuel or payload. Also, he adds, “Airports will have to compensate by building longer runways or limiting certain aircraft.”Other interests:&nbsp;“I am very interested in plants and gardening,” Cooper says. A career as a botanist could let him learn more about plants and perhaps help develop new hybrids, he thinks.He plays football and basketball, runs track and lifts weights in the summer. He plays the bassoon, saxophone and clarinet. He likes public speaking.&nbsp;“I also enjoy just building stuff,” he adds. Most times he makes something he needs. “But every once in a while, I’ll invent something new,” he says.&nbsp;

Young STEM prodigy from western Nebraska moves up in national contest

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CHADRON – Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jung Colen completed the second portion of a Service, Teaching, and Research (STaR) Fellowship in Mathematics Education this summer with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators’ (AMTE).

“I’m grateful to the Deans and the Deans Council for their generous support to actualize this professional development,” she said.

She was part of a cohort of 17 faculty members from institutions across the U.S. Due to the pandemic, the cohort participated virtually for three days in June 2021 and then convened in Park City, Utah, in conjunction with the AMTE’s Annual Meeting in June 2022.

Colen said she continues to collaborate and network with the other faculty members in her cohort.

The STaR Fellows Program addresses the common challenges relating to teaching mathematics content and methods courses for prospective and practicing K-12 teachers, establishing a research agenda, contributing to meaningful service, and developing leadership skills.

By CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON – Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jung Colen completed the second portion of a Service, Teaching, and Research (STaR) Fellowship in Mathematics Education this summer with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators’ (AMTE).“I’m grateful to the Deans and the Deans Council for their generous support to actualize this professional development,” she said.She was part of a cohort of 17 faculty members from institutions across the U.S. Due to the pandemic, the cohort participated virtually for three days in June 2021 and then convened in Park City, Utah, in conjunction with the AMTE’s Annual Meeting in June 2022.Colen said she continues to collaborate and network with the other faculty members in her cohort.The STaR Fellows Program addresses the common challenges relating to teaching mathematics content and methods courses for prospective and practicing K-12 teachers, establishing a research agenda, contributing to meaningful service, and developing leadership skills.

Colen of Chadron completes fellowship

Chadron — From August 19 through September 5, the Chadron Police Department participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. In support of the law enforcement community’s dedication to protecting the lives of residents in their communities, officers worked to take drunk drivers off the roads.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2016 to 2020, and one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 45 minutes in 2020. This is why the Chadron Police Department worked together with NHTSA during this enforcement period to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. The Chadron Police Department would like you to remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

“We work daily to ensure that our streets remain safe for our community members as well as those just passing through our town.” said Sergeant Cloyd. “This awareness effort was designed to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and to help prevent loss of life. We look forward to continued partnerships between law enforcement and drivers helping us protect our community and putting an end to this senseless behavior.” he said.

The Chadron Police Department made a total of eighteen contacts during the enforcement period, resulting in two citations, and multiple warning for violations including: Head/Tail lights, Stop Signs, Speeding, Vehicle Registrations, and Open Containers.

The Chadron Police Department and NHTSA are reminding citizens of the many resources available to get them home safely. Drunk driving is not acceptable behavior, especially when there are so many safe alternatives to get you home safely.

The Chadron Police Department recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:

· Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.

· If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact the Chadron Police Department, or dial 911.

· Do you have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.

For more information on impaired driving,

· Stop by the Chadron Police Department located at:

o 125 Main Street, Chadron, Nebraska or call (308) 432-0510. · Follow your Police Department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chadronpolice · Or visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving

We wish everyone a safe and happy driving experience.

By Chadron Police DepartmentChadron — From August 19 through September 5, the Chadron Police Department participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. In support of the law enforcement community’s dedication to protecting the lives of residents in their communities, officers worked to take drunk drivers off the roads.According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2016 to 2020, and one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 45 minutes in 2020. This is why the Chadron Police Department worked together with NHTSA during this enforcement period to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. The Chadron Police Department would like you to remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.“We work daily to ensure that our streets remain safe for our community members as well as those just passing through our town.” said Sergeant Cloyd. “This awareness effort was designed to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and to help prevent loss of life. We look forward to continued partnerships between law enforcement and drivers helping us protect our community and putting an end to this senseless behavior.” he said.The Chadron Police Department made a total of eighteen contacts during the enforcement period, resulting in two citations, and multiple warning for violations including: Head/Tail lights, Stop Signs, Speeding, Vehicle Registrations, and Open Containers.The Chadron Police Department and NHTSA are reminding citizens of the many resources available to get them home safely. Drunk driving is not acceptable behavior, especially when there are so many safe alternatives to get you home safely.The Chadron Police Department recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:· Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.· If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact the Chadron Police Department, or dial 911.· Do you have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.For more information on impaired driving,· Stop by the Chadron Police Department located at:o 125 Main Street, Chadron, Nebraska or call (308) 432-0510. · Follow your Police Department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chadronpolice · Or visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-drivingWe wish everyone a safe and happy driving experience.

Chadron police release 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' results

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A dead body was recently found near the old Kmart building in Alliance.

"On behalf of Chief Lukens in response to numerous rumors, there was a deceased party located in the field near Kmart," Alliance Police Department said. "This was not a student, but an adult female who sadly took her own life in an apparent suicide."

APD said, "We want to remind the community that you are safe."

No further information was released at this time.&nbsp;

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostA dead body was recently found near the old Kmart building in Alliance."On behalf of Chief Lukens in response to numerous rumors, there was a deceased party located in the field near Kmart," Alliance Police Department said. "This was not a student, but an adult female who sadly took her own life in an apparent suicide."APD said, "We want to remind the community that you are safe."No further information was released at this time.&nbsp;<figure>
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