GRAND ISLAND—
 Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Colorado minor 
and located two missing juveniles during a traffic stop on Interstate 80
 near York.

At approximately 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, a trooper observed a Chevrolet Colorado pickup driving with a headlight out on eastbound
 I-80 at mile marker 347. The trooper performed a traffic stop.

During
 the traffic stop, the trooper discovered that the license plates on the
 vehicle belonged to a different vehicle and
 that the pickup had been reported stolen from Colorado. The driver was 
taken into custody. Troopers located two juveniles in the pickup as 
well. The 17-year-old male and 12-year-old female had both been reported
 missing from Colorado. Troopers discovered that
 the driver was in violation of a protection order against one of the 
passengers.&nbsp;


The
 driver, an 18-year-old male, was taken into custody for theft by 
unlawful taking $5,000+, kidnapping, violating a protection
 order, possession of an open alcohol container, possession of drug 
paraphernalia, obstructing a peace officer, and other charges. He was 
lodged in York County jail.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


NSPGRAND ISLAND—
 Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Colorado minor 
and located two missing juveniles during a traffic stop on Interstate 80
 near York.At approximately 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, a trooper observed a Chevrolet Colorado pickup driving with a headlight out on eastbound
 I-80 at mile marker 347. The trooper performed a traffic stop.During
 the traffic stop, the trooper discovered that the license plates on the
 vehicle belonged to a different vehicle and
 that the pickup had been reported stolen from Colorado. The driver was 
taken into custody. Troopers located two juveniles in the pickup as 
well. The 17-year-old male and 12-year-old female had both been reported
 missing from Colorado. Troopers discovered that
 the driver was in violation of a protection order against one of the 
passengers.&nbsp;
The
 driver, an 18-year-old male, was taken into custody for theft by 
unlawful taking $5,000+, kidnapping, violating a protection
 order, possession of an open alcohol container, possession of drug 
paraphernalia, obstructing a peace officer, and other charges. He was 
lodged in York County jail.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Missing Colorado juveniles located in I-80 traffic stop

Alliance, NE – Beginning Thursday, April 13th, local quilters and instructors Elaine Moore, Carol Leonard, and Anita Allen will teach a Quilting Workshop from 6-8pm in the APL Community Room. The Workshop consists of 5 classes on April 13th, April 20th, April 27th, May 4th and May 18th and quilters will make a 55”x55” inch quilt top. Those who register will be provided with a kit that contains the pattern, and fabric for the quilt top and binding. They will learn how to follow cutting and assembly instructions and how to sew and make the quilt binding. The cost of the workshop is $100. Please note that participants should supply their own sewing machines, rotary cutters, rulers, and large cutting mats. Instructors will also have rulers and cutting mats available. For more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Nalani Stewart at nstewart@cityofalliance.net or call 308.762.1387.

By City of AllianceAlliance, NE – Beginning Thursday, April 13th, local quilters and instructors Elaine Moore, Carol Leonard, and Anita Allen will teach a Quilting Workshop from 6-8pm in the APL Community Room. The Workshop consists of 5 classes on April 13th, April 20th, April 27th, May 4th and May 18th and quilters will make a 55”x55” inch quilt top. Those who register will be provided with a kit that contains the pattern, and fabric for the quilt top and binding. They will learn how to follow cutting and assembly instructions and how to sew and make the quilt binding. The cost of the workshop is $100. Please note that participants should supply their own sewing machines, rotary cutters, rulers, and large cutting mats. Instructors will also have rulers and cutting mats available. For more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Nalani Stewart at nstewart@cityofalliance.net or call 308.762.1387.

Quilting workshop to be held at Alliance Public Library 

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Community Task Force: Creating Opportunity

Social Security has been in the news a lot lately, with some members of Congress believing it should be privatized and therefore removed from the federal government. In fact, it is one of the issues Congress is debating as they discuss raising the federal debt limit. But we must realize that Social Security has a balance of $2.8 trillion. Social Security is not welfare. Every dollar paid out comes from contributions by workers and their employers, payments we made toward our retirement.

Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty, lifting more Americans above the poverty line than any other program. A hundred years ago most Americans worked until they died, and they died at younger ages. When a wage earner died or became disabled, the rest of the family was thrown into poverty and often became homeless. Most people couldn’t afford to retire unless other family members chose to support them.

Social Security was signed into law in 1935 by President Franklin Roosevelt as part of the New Deal programs of the Great Depression. President Eisenhower expanded Social Security in 1956 to include the disabled. It is a vital source of inflation-adjusted income for retired and disabled workers, their dependents and their survivors. For many who live in poverty, it may be the only income they receive.

The current Social Security system works like this: when you work, you pay taxes into Social Security. The money is used to pay benefits to • People who have already retired, • People who are disabled, • Survivors of workers who have died, • Dependents of beneficiaries. Benefits are adjusted for inflation.

You pay Social Security taxes of 6.2% of your earnings, up to $160,200. It’s listed as FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) on your paycheck. Your employer matches what you pay. Self-employed must pay both halves. You and your employer pay Medicare taxes of 1.45% on all your wages or net earnings from self-employment; this is used for Medicare health insurance coverage.

Social Security bases your benefit payment on how much you earned during your working career. Your age when you start claiming benefits also affects how much you will receive. You can begin drawing retirement any time from age 62 to 70, and the longer you wait, the more you will receive each month. Full social security retirement age is currently age 67 if you were born in 1960 or later. Every year there is a cost-of-living adjustment.

Social Security is not the only source of income for most people when they retire. Most financial advisers say you will need about 70 percent of pre-retirement income to live comfortably in retirement. This income might include your Social Security benefits, pension, retirement accounts, investments, and personal savings.

A lot of people think Social Security is going bankrupt now that Baby Boomers are retiring. Even though 67 million people receive payments every month, money is still coming in from payroll withholding. The Social Security Administration uses those taxes to pay people who are getting benefits right now. And the amounts we have paid in the past are invested and earning interest.

Realize that there is $2.8 trillion in the Social Security trust funds – far from bankrupt! Social Security taxes are deposited in these accounts, and Social Security benefits are paid from them. The only purposes for which these trust funds can be used are to pay benefits and program administrative costs.

It is true that a few years ago Social Security began paying out more than they receive each month. But in 1983, under President Reagan, Social Security was restructured with a higher tax rate and retirement age to establish the trust fund to be prepared for this. If more funds are needed in the future, Congress can change the withholding rate, raise or eliminate the maximum earnings limit, or have people pay Social Security on other forms of income, not just paychecks. Wealthy people who live off dividends or capital gains but never receive paychecks from a job may have to begin to pay into the system.

Social Security is an important program in the United States. The taxes that are withheld from our paychecks keep millions of retirees, disabled, and surviving dependents out of poverty.

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Community Task Force: Creating OpportunityIS SOCIAL SECURITY IN TROUBLE?Social Security has been in the news a lot lately, with some members of Congress believing it should be privatized and therefore removed from the federal government. In fact, it is one of the issues Congress is debating as they discuss raising the federal debt limit. But we must realize that Social Security has a balance of $2.8 trillion. Social Security is not welfare. Every dollar paid out comes from contributions by workers and their employers, payments we made toward our retirement.Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty, lifting more Americans above the poverty line than any other program. A hundred years ago most Americans worked until they died, and they died at younger ages. When a wage earner died or became disabled, the rest of the family was thrown into poverty and often became homeless. Most people couldn’t afford to retire unless other family members chose to support them.Social Security was signed into law in 1935 by President Franklin Roosevelt as part of the New Deal programs of the Great Depression. President Eisenhower expanded Social Security in 1956 to include the disabled. It is a vital source of inflation-adjusted income for retired and disabled workers, their dependents and their survivors. For many who live in poverty, it may be the only income they receive.The current Social Security system works like this: when you work, you pay taxes into Social Security. The money is used to pay benefits to • People who have already retired, • People who are disabled, • Survivors of workers who have died, • Dependents of beneficiaries. Benefits are adjusted for inflation.You pay Social Security taxes of 6.2% of your earnings, up to $160,200. It’s listed as FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) on your paycheck. Your employer matches what you pay. Self-employed must pay both halves. You and your employer pay Medicare taxes of 1.45% on all your wages or net earnings from self-employment; this is used for Medicare health insurance coverage.Social Security bases your benefit payment on how much you earned during your working career. Your age when you start claiming benefits also affects how much you will receive. You can begin drawing retirement any time from age 62 to 70, and the longer you wait, the more you will receive each month. Full social security retirement age is currently age 67 if you were born in 1960 or later. Every year there is a cost-of-living adjustment.Social Security is not the only source of income for most people when they retire. Most financial advisers say you will need about 70 percent of pre-retirement income to live comfortably in retirement. This income might include your Social Security benefits, pension, retirement accounts, investments, and personal savings.A lot of people think Social Security is going bankrupt now that Baby Boomers are retiring. Even though 67 million people receive payments every month, money is still coming in from payroll withholding. The Social Security Administration uses those taxes to pay people who are getting benefits right now. And the amounts we have paid in the past are invested and earning interest.Realize that there is $2.8 trillion in the Social Security trust funds – far from bankrupt! Social Security taxes are deposited in these accounts, and Social Security benefits are paid from them. The only purposes for which these trust funds can be used are to pay benefits and program administrative costs.It is true that a few years ago Social Security began paying out more than they receive each month. But in 1983, under President Reagan, Social Security was restructured with a higher tax rate and retirement age to establish the trust fund to be prepared for this. If more funds are needed in the future, Congress can change the withholding rate, raise or eliminate the maximum earnings limit, or have people pay Social Security on other forms of income, not just paychecks. Wealthy people who live off dividends or capital gains but never receive paychecks from a job may have to begin to pay into the system.Social Security is an important program in the United States. The taxes that are withheld from our paychecks keep millions of retirees, disabled, and surviving dependents out of poverty.

Getting Ahead: Is Social Security in trouble? 

WESTCO announces 2023 scholarships 

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 4/5/23

CHADRON -- Chadron State College will open Wednesday, April 5 at 10 a.m. The residence halls and dining services will remain open. 

Due to the winter weather Chadron is experiencing, the Rising Sophomore Ceremony is postponed. The event will be rescheduled at a later date.  

CSC employees may refer to Human Resources or the Employee Handbook for information regarding leave practices during campus closures. Employees may refer to their supervisor to determine if they are essential personnel.

By CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON -- Chadron State College will open Wednesday, April 5 at 10 a.m. The residence halls and dining services will remain open. Due to the winter weather Chadron is experiencing, the Rising Sophomore Ceremony is postponed. The event will be rescheduled at a later date. CSC employees may refer to Human Resources or the Employee Handbook for information regarding leave practices during campus closures. Employees may refer to their supervisor to determine if they are essential personnel.<figure>
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Chadron State college late start announced for Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects across the country at the site of current or former coal mines, part of his ongoing efforts to combat climate change.

As many as five projects nationwide will be funded through&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-congress-infrastructure-bill-signing-b5b8cca843133de060778f049861b144">the 2021 infrastructure law</a>, with at least two projects set aside for solar farms, the White House said Tuesday.

The White House also said it will allow developers of clean energy projects to take advantage of billions of dollars in new bonuses being offered in addition to investment and production tax credits available through&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/technology-science-congress-climate-and-environment-f084d23d61ebb068068d4aa92c82fdbb">the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act</a>. The bonuses will "incentivize more clean energy investment in energy communities, particularly coal communities,'' that have been hurt by a decade-plus decline in U.S. coal production, the White House said.

The actions are among steps the Biden administration is taking as the Democratic president moves to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-politics-united-states-government-business-climate-and-environment-f145b24414ff245f491fd68257b3db60">convert the U.S. economy to renewable energy</a>&nbsp;such as wind and solar power, while turning away from coal and other fossil fuels that produce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

The projects are modeled on a site Biden visited last summer, where a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts is shifting to offshore wind power. Biden highlighted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-middle-east-emergency-management-climate-and-environment-febdf09a5251f6b4fea9c4e7d9cdf006">the former Brayton Point power plant</a>&nbsp;in Somerset, Massachusetts, calling it the embodiment of the transition to clean energy that he is seeking but has struggled to realize in the first two years of his presidency.

“It's very clear that ... the workers who powered the last century of industry and innovation can power the next one,'' said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, whose agency will oversee the new grant program.

Former mining areas in Appalachia and other parts of the country have long had the infrastructure, workforce, expertise and “can-do attitude” to produce energy, Granholm told reporters on Monday. “And now, thanks to President Biden’s investments in America, we have the resources that can help them bring this new energy economy to life.''

Up to five clean energy projects will be funded at current and former mines, Granholm said. The demonstration projects are expected to be examples for future development, "providing knowledge and experience that catalyze the next generation of clean energy on mine land projects,'' the Energy Department said.

Applications are due by the end of August, with grant decisions expected by early next year.

In a related development, the Energy Department said it is awarding $16 million from the infrastructure law to West Virginia University and the University of North Dakota to study ways to extract critical minerals such as lithium, copper and nickel from coal mine waste streams.

Rare earth elements and other minerals are key parts of batteries for electric vehicles, cellphones and other technology. Biden has made&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-technology-business-trending-news-environment-04e20d148dc50c09831d2530d1fd2f8e">boosting domestic mining</a>&nbsp;a priority as the U.S. seeks to decrease its reliance on China, which has long dominated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-technology-business-nevada-environment-and-nature-630a11b14d738335d9d336bc9b51be8e">the battery supply chain</a>.

One of the two universities that will receive funding is in the home state of one of Biden's loudest critics, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a fellow Democrat who has decried what he calls Biden's anti-coal agenda. Manchin complained on Friday about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/electric-vehicles-tax-credit-7500-c562cb2d3509e93dc81d3b7d395725af">new Treasury Department guidelines for EV tax credits</a>&nbsp;that he said ignore the intent of last year’s climate and health care law.

The new rules are aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on China and other countries for EV battery supply chains, but Manchin said they don't move fast enough to “bring manufacturing back to America and ensure we have reliable and secure supply chains.″

Manchin, who chairs the Senate Energy Committee, also slammed Biden last year after the president vowed to shutter coal-fired power plants and rely more heavily on wind and solar energy.

The powerful coal state lawmaker called Biden’s comments last November&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-west-virginia-joe-manchin-joliet-congress-06dc975e7f7efd58465d32326d44acfe">“divorced from reality,”</a>&nbsp;adding that they “ignore the severe economic pain” caused by higher energy prices as a result of declining domestic production of coal and other fossil fuels. The White House said Biden’s words in a Nov. 4 speech in California had been “twisted to suggest a meaning that was not intended” and that the president regretted any offense caused.

“No one is building new coal plants because they can’t rely on it, even if they have all the coal guaranteed for the rest of their existence of the plant. So it’s going to become a wind generation,” Biden said in the speech in Carlsbad, California. “We’re going to be shutting these plants down all across America and having wind and solar.''

Biden has set a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and achieve a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.

White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi said Monday that Biden believes U.S. leaders “need to be bold” in combating climate change "and that includes helping revitalize the economies of coal, oil and gas and power-plant communities.''

By Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects across the country at the site of current or former coal mines, part of his ongoing efforts to combat climate change.As many as five projects nationwide will be funded through&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-congress-infrastructure-bill-signing-b5b8cca843133de060778f049861b144">the 2021 infrastructure law</a>, with at least two projects set aside for solar farms, the White House said Tuesday.The White House also said it will allow developers of clean energy projects to take advantage of billions of dollars in new bonuses being offered in addition to investment and production tax credits available through&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/technology-science-congress-climate-and-environment-f084d23d61ebb068068d4aa92c82fdbb">the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act</a>. The bonuses will "incentivize more clean energy investment in energy communities, particularly coal communities,'' that have been hurt by a decade-plus decline in U.S. coal production, the White House said.The actions are among steps the Biden administration is taking as the Democratic president moves to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-politics-united-states-government-business-climate-and-environment-f145b24414ff245f491fd68257b3db60">convert the U.S. economy to renewable energy</a>&nbsp;such as wind and solar power, while turning away from coal and other fossil fuels that produce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.The projects are modeled on a site Biden visited last summer, where a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts is shifting to offshore wind power. Biden highlighted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-middle-east-emergency-management-climate-and-environment-febdf09a5251f6b4fea9c4e7d9cdf006">the former Brayton Point power plant</a>&nbsp;in Somerset, Massachusetts, calling it the embodiment of the transition to clean energy that he is seeking but has struggled to realize in the first two years of his presidency.“It's very clear that ... the workers who powered the last century of industry and innovation can power the next one,'' said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, whose agency will oversee the new grant program.Former mining areas in Appalachia and other parts of the country have long had the infrastructure, workforce, expertise and “can-do attitude” to produce energy, Granholm told reporters on Monday. “And now, thanks to President Biden’s investments in America, we have the resources that can help them bring this new energy economy to life.''Up to five clean energy projects will be funded at current and former mines, Granholm said. The demonstration projects are expected to be examples for future development, "providing knowledge and experience that catalyze the next generation of clean energy on mine land projects,'' the Energy Department said.Applications are due by the end of August, with grant decisions expected by early next year.In a related development, the Energy Department said it is awarding $16 million from the infrastructure law to West Virginia University and the University of North Dakota to study ways to extract critical minerals such as lithium, copper and nickel from coal mine waste streams.Rare earth elements and other minerals are key parts of batteries for electric vehicles, cellphones and other technology. Biden has made&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-technology-business-trending-news-environment-04e20d148dc50c09831d2530d1fd2f8e">boosting domestic mining</a>&nbsp;a priority as the U.S. seeks to decrease its reliance on China, which has long dominated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-technology-business-nevada-environment-and-nature-630a11b14d738335d9d336bc9b51be8e">the battery supply chain</a>.One of the two universities that will receive funding is in the home state of one of Biden's loudest critics, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a fellow Democrat who has decried what he calls Biden's anti-coal agenda. Manchin complained on Friday about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/electric-vehicles-tax-credit-7500-c562cb2d3509e93dc81d3b7d395725af">new Treasury Department guidelines for EV tax credits</a>&nbsp;that he said ignore the intent of last year’s climate and health care law.The new rules are aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on China and other countries for EV battery supply chains, but Manchin said they don't move fast enough to “bring manufacturing back to America and ensure we have reliable and secure supply chains.″Manchin, who chairs the Senate Energy Committee, also slammed Biden last year after the president vowed to shutter coal-fired power plants and rely more heavily on wind and solar energy.The powerful coal state lawmaker called Biden’s comments last November&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-west-virginia-joe-manchin-joliet-congress-06dc975e7f7efd58465d32326d44acfe">“divorced from reality,”</a>&nbsp;adding that they “ignore the severe economic pain” caused by higher energy prices as a result of declining domestic production of coal and other fossil fuels. The White House said Biden’s words in a Nov. 4 speech in California had been “twisted to suggest a meaning that was not intended” and that the president regretted any offense caused.“No one is building new coal plants because they can’t rely on it, even if they have all the coal guaranteed for the rest of their existence of the plant. So it’s going to become a wind generation,” Biden said in the speech in Carlsbad, California. “We’re going to be shutting these plants down all across America and having wind and solar.''Biden has set a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and achieve a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi said Monday that Biden believes U.S. leaders “need to be bold” in combating climate change "and that includes helping revitalize the economies of coal, oil and gas and power-plant communities.''

Biden offers $450M for clean energy projects at coal mines

By&nbsp;Mara Andersen, Alliance Rec Center

ALLIANCE – This April marks the beginning of the Alliance Rec Center’s Make More Possible annual giving campaign. This month, the ARC is raising funds to expand the existing weight room and continue funding financial aid efforts for Summer Camp and youth program scholarships as well as membership. To date, the 2023 Make More Possible campaign has raised $24,000 of their $75,000 goal.

“Box Butte County is among the least healthy communities in our state,” explains Mara Andersen, executive director of the Alliance Rec Center. According to The Nebraska County Health Rankings, Box Butte County ranks 66th out of 93 counties. “This data suggests residents in our community experience higher frequencies of mental and physical health distress which means a lower quality – and lower length – of life. We have to change that.” Andersen says. Importantly, addressing capacity and funding scholarships are the elements the ARC has identified as avenues of change.

Last year, the 2022 Make More Possible annual giving campaign funded a construction project to expand classroom space, upgraded weight room equipment, and funded scholarships for people who needed it. “Because of last years’ campaign success, we expanded our weight room offerings,” shares Andersen. Plans for future facility expansion are also underway in partnership with Chelsie Herian of Box Butte Development Corp. and a team of people from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving the community for 40 years, the Alliance Rec Center strives to keep membership and programs affordable. Offering financial aid for Summer Camp tuition and facility membership ensures all members of the community have a safe place to build healthier lives. “Our foundational mission is ‘putting the unity in community,’ and that starts with ensuring every citizen has access to recreation and programs that build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits,” says Andersen.

Every dollar donated helps accomplish the 2023 Make More Possible Annual Giving Campaign goals. “There’s power in every giving level. What started with $5 turned into ARC Park, new weight room equipment, expanded classrooms, and so much more,” says Andersen, “Your donation this year will help the ARC continue to build, a stronger, healthier community now and into the future.”

Donations of any amount can be made via Venmo, PayPal, in person at the ARC, with an ARC board member, or mailed to: Alliance Rec Center at PO Box 602 Alliance, NE 69301. Online giving opportunities can also be found at www.AllianceRecCenter.com and on Facebook @alliancereccenter. The Alliance Rec Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization making all donations tax-deductible.

By&nbsp;Mara Andersen, Alliance Rec CenterALLIANCE – This April marks the beginning of the Alliance Rec Center’s Make More Possible annual giving campaign. This month, the ARC is raising funds to expand the existing weight room and continue funding financial aid efforts for Summer Camp and youth program scholarships as well as membership. To date, the 2023 Make More Possible campaign has raised $24,000 of their $75,000 goal.“Box Butte County is among the least healthy communities in our state,” explains Mara Andersen, executive director of the Alliance Rec Center. According to The Nebraska County Health Rankings, Box Butte County ranks 66th out of 93 counties. “This data suggests residents in our community experience higher frequencies of mental and physical health distress which means a lower quality – and lower length – of life. We have to change that.” Andersen says. Importantly, addressing capacity and funding scholarships are the elements the ARC has identified as avenues of change.Last year, the 2022 Make More Possible annual giving campaign funded a construction project to expand classroom space, upgraded weight room equipment, and funded scholarships for people who needed it. “Because of last years’ campaign success, we expanded our weight room offerings,” shares Andersen. Plans for future facility expansion are also underway in partnership with Chelsie Herian of Box Butte Development Corp. and a team of people from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.As a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving the community for 40 years, the Alliance Rec Center strives to keep membership and programs affordable. Offering financial aid for Summer Camp tuition and facility membership ensures all members of the community have a safe place to build healthier lives. “Our foundational mission is ‘putting the unity in community,’ and that starts with ensuring every citizen has access to recreation and programs that build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits,” says Andersen.Every dollar donated helps accomplish the 2023 Make More Possible Annual Giving Campaign goals. “There’s power in every giving level. What started with $5 turned into ARC Park, new weight room equipment, expanded classrooms, and so much more,” says Andersen, “Your donation this year will help the ARC continue to build, a stronger, healthier community now and into the future.”Donations of any amount can be made via Venmo, PayPal, in person at the ARC, with an ARC board member, or mailed to: Alliance Rec Center at PO Box 602 Alliance, NE 69301. Online giving opportunities can also be found at www.AllianceRecCenter.com and on Facebook @alliancereccenter. The Alliance Rec Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization making all donations tax-deductible.

Alliance Rec Center holds April 'Make More Possible' annual giving campaign

Alliance – The Alliance Public Transit will only be offering essential rides on Tuesday, April 4th due to weather conditions. Essential rides include medical, school routes, and employment transports only.

On Friday, April 7th Transit will be running for medical and employment transports only due to staffing complications.

For more information, please contact, Paige Pohlman at (308) 762-1907.

By City of AllianceAlliance – The Alliance Public Transit will only be offering essential rides on Tuesday, April 4th due to weather conditions. Essential rides include medical, school routes, and employment transports only.On Friday, April 7th Transit will be running for medical and employment transports only due to staffing complications.For more information, please contact, Paige Pohlman at (308) 762-1907.

Alliance Public Transit offering essential rides only 

On Monday in Scotts Bluff County Court, former Nebraska state trooper Brandon Dolezal was sentenced by Judge Travis P. O’Gorman on two counts of attempted enticement and four counts of child pornography. 

He was sentenced to 10-12 years on each count of enticement and 5-8 years on each count of child pornography. His total sentence of 40-56 years incarceration will be served consecutively to the sentence of 20-40 years incarceration he received in Sarpy County for similar conduct. 

The Gering Police Department conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Attorney General’s Office. The Scotts Bluff County case was prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office.

Office of the Attorney GeneralOn Monday in Scotts Bluff County Court, former Nebraska state trooper Brandon Dolezal was sentenced by Judge Travis P. O’Gorman on two counts of attempted enticement and four counts of child pornography. He was sentenced to 10-12 years on each count of enticement and 5-8 years on each count of child pornography. His total sentence of 40-56 years incarceration will be served consecutively to the sentence of 20-40 years incarceration he received in Sarpy County for similar conduct. The Gering Police Department conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Attorney General’s Office. The Scotts Bluff County case was prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office.

Former Neb. trooper sentenced on child porn charges

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept applications for one 2023 bighorn sheep lottery permit beginning April 17.

A $29 nonrefundable application fee must accompany each application. Only Nebraska residents 12 years and older are eligible for the lottery. It is unlawful to submit more than one application in a calendar year. Residents may receive only one permit in a lifetime. The permit is not transferable.

The application period begins at 1 p.m. Central time April 17 and ends Aug. 4. Applications will be received at Game and Parks offices until 5 p.m. or, if applying at<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLm9yZyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MDQuNzQ1OTIzMTEifQ.MlLRr-8v_iVjY-IkjqhWp9cArXBTAseO7n512JDkKCg/s/2971285407/br/157378767582-l">OutdoorNebraska.org</a>, through 11:59 p.m. CT Aug. 4.

The permit will be drawn Aug. 31, and the successful applicant will be notified.

The 2023 bighorn sheep season is Nov. 28 ot Dec. 22.

NGPCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept applications for one 2023 bighorn sheep lottery permit beginning April 17.A $29 nonrefundable application fee must accompany each application. Only Nebraska residents 12 years and older are eligible for the lottery. It is unlawful to submit more than one application in a calendar year. Residents may receive only one permit in a lifetime. The permit is not transferable.<figure>
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Bighorn sheep lottery applications begin this month in Nebraska

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 4/4/23

&nbsp; The Village of Hemingford is declaring a Snow Emergency based on potential winter weather conditions from 6am Tuesday April 4th 2023 through 5pm Wednesday April 5th 2023.

&nbsp;A reminder in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 5, Section 01 of the Municipal Code there is to be no parking of vehicles on Emergency Snow Routes between the hours of 2:00AM and 6:00Am on the day of initial snow fall and the day following the end of snow fall.&nbsp;

To help aid in snow removal residents are encouraged to park vehicles and trailers that are on side streets in their driveways on days that snow removal will take place.&nbsp; Side street with an abundance of vehicles parked on the street will only have a pathway cleared tor through traffic.&nbsp; Village employees will not weave around parked vehicles to clear snow. When a snow emergency is declared all vehicles on all streets should be removed to allow snow removal.&nbsp;

Hemingford Snow Emergency Routes are Niobrara Ave. Box Butte Ave. and Donald Ave. snow removal and sanding on these streets will take precedence over removal on all other streets and alleys. As conditions allow all other side streets and alleys will be cleared.

By Village of Hemingford&nbsp; The Village of Hemingford is declaring a Snow Emergency based on potential winter weather conditions from 6am Tuesday April 4th 2023 through 5pm Wednesday April 5th 2023. &nbsp;A reminder in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 5, Section 01 of the Municipal Code there is to be no parking of vehicles on Emergency Snow Routes between the hours of 2:00AM and 6:00Am on the day of initial snow fall and the day following the end of snow fall.&nbsp; To help aid in snow removal residents are encouraged to park vehicles and trailers that are on side streets in their driveways on days that snow removal will take place.&nbsp; Side street with an abundance of vehicles parked on the street will only have a pathway cleared tor through traffic.&nbsp; Village employees will not weave around parked vehicles to clear snow. When a snow emergency is declared all vehicles on all streets should be removed to allow snow removal.&nbsp; Hemingford Snow Emergency Routes are Niobrara Ave. Box Butte Ave. and Donald Ave. snow removal and sanding on these streets will take precedence over removal on all other streets and alleys. As conditions allow all other side streets and alleys will be cleared.

Village of Hemingford declares snow emergency 

By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY

We're close to 6 inches here at the weather office in Cheyenne at 6.1 inches. What have you seen at your location? 

We'd love to hear what you got. Just respond to this [Facebook] post with your location (11N Cheyenne), time and how much snow you measured. Doesn't have to be precise, just give us your guess if you have questions.

You can find the NWS Facebook page by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSCheyenne">HERE</a>

By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WYWe're close to 6 inches here at the weather office in Cheyenne at 6.1 inches. What have you seen at your location? We'd love to hear what you got. Just respond to this [Facebook] post with your location (11N Cheyenne), time and how much snow you measured. Doesn't have to be precise, just give us your guess if you have questions.You can find the NWS Facebook page by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSCheyenne">HERE</a><figure>
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NWS announces expected snow fall for Panhandle, Wyoming 

Snow Emergency in effect from 5 a.m. 4/4/23 through midnight 4/5/23.

By City of CrawfordCity of Crawford office closed today.Snow Emergency in effect from 5 a.m. 4/4/23 through midnight 4/5/23.

City of Crawford declares snow emergency 

By Fall River Health Services&nbsp;

Due to the weather, FRHS will be cancelling the Community Awareness Event that was scheduled for this Wednesday. We hope everyone stays safe and doesn’t travel.

Thank you for helping us keep our community at heart.

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Fall River Health Services cancels Community Awareness event 

The Alliance Police Department is excited to announce the introduction of a new project intended to strengthen the relationship between the department and our Native American community; from here on out, officers will have available to them a small supply of sage, cedar, and sweetgrass to offer members of the Native American community, particularly where spiritual wounds emerge. 

The department is aware of the spiritual and cultural significance these ceremonial plants provide in the healing, purifying, and cleansing process. The department hopes this gesture will be accepted by the community we serve, and that it strengthens the connection between the Alliance Police Department and our Native American community. We never know when or how these wounds will emerge, but we are here to help individuals begin the long journey of healing, even in the form of a simple offering of sage, cedar, and/or sweetgrass.

We are working with a Native American trading post out of Rapid City, South Dakota to keep our supplies stocked; they have offered us enthusiastic guidance in selecting South Dakota sage, three-mix wands (cedar, sage, and sweetgrass), and sweetgrass braids.

We look forward to seeing how this helps build astrong relationship and connection between the Alliance Police Department and the community we serve.

“We raise our right hand to uphold the constitution for all people. This is just another example of our department engaging with our community and meeting people right where they are at. I’m grateful for my staff and their sensitivity to our community’s needs.” – Chief Lukens

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APD starts Native American 'sage, cedar, sweetgrass' program

By&nbsp;Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division

<a>OMAHA, NE&nbsp;–</a>&nbsp;The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners will host the 24th&nbsp;National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at more than 4,000 sites nationwide on Saturday, April 22, in an effort to safely collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Take Back sites will be open for collection between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at more than 150 locations across the DEA Omaha Division.

For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans easily rid their home of unneeded medications – those that are old, unwanted or expired – that too often become a gateway to addiction.

“We’re encouraging families to look through their medicine cabinets and remove the temptation for experimentation that can come when others know you’re holding onto a medication,” DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Justin C. King said. “If you’re no longer using a prescription medication, we’re encouraging you to take this opportunity to stop by one of our Take Back sites where you can drop them off both safely and anonymously.”

In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 8,300 tons of medication from circulation since its inception in 2010.

Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs.&nbsp;Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.deatakeback.com/" target="_blank">www.DEATakeBack.com</a>

By&nbsp;Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division<a>OMAHA, NE&nbsp;–</a>&nbsp;The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners will host the 24th&nbsp;National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at more than 4,000 sites nationwide on Saturday, April 22, in an effort to safely collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Take Back sites will be open for collection between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at more than 150 locations across the DEA Omaha Division.For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans easily rid their home of unneeded medications – those that are old, unwanted or expired – that too often become a gateway to addiction.“We’re encouraging families to look through their medicine cabinets and remove the temptation for experimentation that can come when others know you’re holding onto a medication,” DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Justin C. King said. “If you’re no longer using a prescription medication, we’re encouraging you to take this opportunity to stop by one of our Take Back sites where you can drop them off both safely and anonymously.”In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 8,300 tons of medication from circulation since its inception in 2010.Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs.&nbsp;Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.deatakeback.com/" target="_blank">www.DEATakeBack.com</a>

Drug Enforcement Administration announces Spring Take Back Day

Alliance, NE – The City of Alliance has declared a snow emergency starting Tuesday, April 4th at 12:00 a.m. until Wednesday, April 5th at 5:00 p.m. from the street to ensure accessibility for the City crews and emergency personnel. 

Due to the predicted snow totals, crews will be plowing snow on these routes multiple times. Per the City of Alliance Municipal Code Ordinance No. 2883, Sec.24-27, please note that it is the duty of the owner of every lot or parcel adjacent to a permanent sidewalk to clean off and remove all snow within 24 hours after snow accumulation, however, snow shall not be moved from lots, driveways, or adjacent sidewalks into the city streets, alley or neighboring lots. Such an offense shall be considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by a $100.00 fine. The Alliance Police Department will attempt to make contact with owners of any vehicles left parked on designated snow routes. Any vehicles not moved will be towed.

For more information, please contact Street Foreman, Sam Mullins at 308-762-1907.

The following streets or highways are designated as emergency snow streets: 

(1) U.S. Highway Nos. 385, 87 and 2 within the corporate limits

(2)Cody Avenue from Third Street to Kansas Street

(3) Emerson Avenue from the northern corporate limits to Third Street

(4) Box Butte Avenue from 25th Street to First Street

(5) Mississippi Avenue from Tenth Street to Third Street

(6) Potash Avenue from Third Street to Kansas Street

(7) Third Street from Flack Avenue east to the corporate limits

(8) All of Tenth Street included within the corporate limits

(9) Sixteenth Street from Buchfinck Avenue to Box Butte Avenue

(10) Twenty-fifth Street from Emerson Avenue to Sweetwater Avenue

(11) Kansas Street from Highway 2 to Highway 385

(12) Buchfinck Avenue from Tenth Street to Sixteenth Street

(13) Black Hills Avenue from Third Street to Tenth Street

(14) Sixth Street from Mississippi Avenue to Grand Avenue

(15) Grand Avenue from Sixth Street to Seventh Street

(16) Seventh Street from Grand Avenue to Mississippi Avenue

(17) Eighth Street from Dakota Avenue to Mississippi Avenue

By City of AllianceAlliance, NE – The City of Alliance has declared a snow emergency starting Tuesday, April 4th at 12:00 a.m. until Wednesday, April 5th at 5:00 p.m. from the street to ensure accessibility for the City crews and emergency personnel. Due to the predicted snow totals, crews will be plowing snow on these routes multiple times. Per the City of Alliance Municipal Code Ordinance No. 2883, Sec.24-27, please note that it is the duty of the owner of every lot or parcel adjacent to a permanent sidewalk to clean off and remove all snow within 24 hours after snow accumulation, however, snow shall not be moved from lots, driveways, or adjacent sidewalks into the city streets, alley or neighboring lots. Such an offense shall be considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by a $100.00 fine. The Alliance Police Department will attempt to make contact with owners of any vehicles left parked on designated snow routes. Any vehicles not moved will be towed.For more information, please contact Street Foreman, Sam Mullins at 308-762-1907.Emergency Snow RoutesThe following streets or highways are designated as emergency snow streets: (1) U.S. Highway Nos. 385, 87 and 2 within the corporate limits(2)Cody Avenue from Third Street to Kansas Street(3) Emerson Avenue from the northern corporate limits to Third Street(4) Box Butte Avenue from 25th Street to First Street(5) Mississippi Avenue from Tenth Street to Third Street(6) Potash Avenue from Third Street to Kansas Street(7) Third Street from Flack Avenue east to the corporate limits(8) All of Tenth Street included within the corporate limits(9) Sixteenth Street from Buchfinck Avenue to Box Butte Avenue(10) Twenty-fifth Street from Emerson Avenue to Sweetwater Avenue(11) Kansas Street from Highway 2 to Highway 385(12) Buchfinck Avenue from Tenth Street to Sixteenth Street(13) Black Hills Avenue from Third Street to Tenth Street(14) Sixth Street from Mississippi Avenue to Grand Avenue(15) Grand Avenue from Sixth Street to Seventh Street(16) Seventh Street from Grand Avenue to Mississippi Avenue(17) Eighth Street from Dakota Avenue to Mississippi Avenue

City of Alliance declares snow emergency 

SCOTTSBLUFF — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an
incident that occurred this morning in Banner County.


At approximately 6:25 a.m. MT, the Nebraska State Patrol was notified by the Banner County
Sheriff’s Office of an incident in which a subject had died from a self-inflicted shooting.
Investigators responded to the scene.


The incident occurred when the Banner County Sheriff was attempting to serve a protection
order and an arrest warrant on a Harrisburg resident. After preliminary investigation, NSP
investigators believe that as the sheriff was attempting to make contact with the subject at the
residence, the subject exited the rear of the residence. The sheriff then heard two gunshots. The
sheriff then located the subject, identified as Kevin Wynne, 62, deceased near a corral.


The Banner County Attorney has requested the Nebraska State Patrol to conduct the
investigation into the incident. 

NSPSCOTTSBLUFF — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an
incident that occurred this morning in Banner County.
At approximately 6:25 a.m. MT, the Nebraska State Patrol was notified by the Banner County
Sheriff’s Office of an incident in which a subject had died from a self-inflicted shooting.
Investigators responded to the scene.
The incident occurred when the Banner County Sheriff was attempting to serve a protection
order and an arrest warrant on a Harrisburg resident. After preliminary investigation, NSP
investigators believe that as the sheriff was attempting to make contact with the subject at the
residence, the subject exited the rear of the residence. The sheriff then heard two gunshots. The
sheriff then located the subject, identified as Kevin Wynne, 62, deceased near a corral.
The Banner County Attorney has requested the Nebraska State Patrol to conduct the
investigation into the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Nebraska State Patrol investigating death in Banner County

By&nbsp;Alex Helmbrecht,&nbsp;Director of CSC College Relations

Chadron State College is closing its campus all day Tuesday, April 4 because of winter weather conditions. The residence halls and dining services will remain open. If a late start or closure becomes necessary for Wednesday, that information will be shared in a separate communication.

Chadron is currently in a Winter Storm Warning through Wednesday at 6 p.m. and the current forecast calls for heavy snow with near-blizzard conditions expected. The total snow accumulation may be as high as 22 inches.

Finally, the presidential candidates’ schedules have been altered due to the closure. The presidential candidates, who were originally scheduled to be on campus Tuesday and Wednesday, will now be on campus Wednesday and Thursday. When itineraries are finalized, they will be shared.

By&nbsp;Alex Helmbrecht,&nbsp;Director of CSC College RelationsChadron State College is closing its campus all day Tuesday, April 4 because of winter weather conditions. The residence halls and dining services will remain open. If a late start or closure becomes necessary for Wednesday, that information will be shared in a separate communication.Chadron is currently in a Winter Storm Warning through Wednesday at 6 p.m. and the current forecast calls for heavy snow with near-blizzard conditions expected. The total snow accumulation may be as high as 22 inches.Finally, the presidential candidates’ schedules have been altered due to the closure. The presidential candidates, who were originally scheduled to be on campus Tuesday and Wednesday, will now be on campus Wednesday and Thursday. When itineraries are finalized, they will be shared.

Chadron State College to close due to winter storm 

Click <a href="https://panhandlepost.com/pages/closings-and-cancellations">HERE</a> to view the latest cancellations and delays

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Kyren Gibson discusses the Carnegie's 30th anniversary art show.

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A high-impact winter storm will move through southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska on Monday through Tuesday night. Extreme impacts are expected, especially in east central Wyoming through northwest Nebraska! Some uncertainty remains in snow totals over far southeast WY and southwest NE, where a sharp cutoff in snow totals may occur from north to south

Dawes County-Box Butte County-Northern Sioux County- Southern Sioux County-Niobrara County-Goshen County- Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Hemingford, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, Redbird, and Torrington 338 PM MDT Sun Apr 2 2023 ...

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... 

* WHAT...Heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. Higher snow totals expected along and near the Pine Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. 

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Dawes, Box Butte, and Sioux County. In Wyoming, Goshen and Niobrara County. This includes Chadron, Lusk, Harrison, Alliance, and Torrington. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions may warrant an upgrade to Blizzard Warning with future updates. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WYA high-impact winter storm will move through southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska on Monday through Tuesday night. Extreme impacts are expected, especially in east central Wyoming through northwest Nebraska! Some uncertainty remains in snow totals over far southeast WY and southwest NE, where a sharp cutoff in snow totals may occur from north to south<figure>
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UPDATE: Major Winter Storm to move into Panhandle 

Veronica Golden from BBGH discusses the hospital's new health records system.

<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: BBGH" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ghszs-13d2c34-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=2&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=5"></iframe></div>Veronica Golden from BBGH discusses the hospital's new health records system.

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