OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett is auctioning off a high-tech signed portrait of himself to raise money for one of his favorite charities, and the bidding has already topped $30,000.

The portrait of Buffett created by Motiva Art features a grid of letters over the picture that light up to spell out several of the legendary investor’s famous quotes. The eBay auction of this artwork probably won't rival the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/warren-buffett-new-york-city-omaha-5805bbcd0bacb5c7930d6d71dfaa2247">$19 million</a>&nbsp;someone paid earlier this year for a private lunch with Buffett, but it's still likely to attract big bidders among the Berkshire Hathaway CEO's devoted followers.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/225089627952?hash=item3468632730:g:12oAAOSw7zJi~Rgl&amp;amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoH%2FYKdg8kqhWc%2BKPEalGgJCsaYfzVHRICMwgMYlBSGxMXjdhQ3a4TUE0iH1XIjxeM4d1sbC7mpmF8uLPc8RSn8QMRWGuMcFphdOOtFX6ls1jOG54RJ3YlCtP4aEsXno5cabyuEw2bybn3NjC5RnatsHZEmi4L1PoSrRaYrQ7l09qlBxE5OcG4MoKt3KQCf5kT5uwaxx4cAvNS22yfl6OJps%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7ztqbvZYA">auction</a>&nbsp;that began earlier this week is set to wrap up on Buffett's 92nd birthday on Aug. 30.

The proceeds from the art auction will go to Girls Inc. of Omaha, which provides educational, cultural and recreational programs for young women in Buffett's hometown. The nonprofit has benefitted from a number of other things the investor has auctioned off over the years.

Buffett once sold off an old wallet of his that contained a stock tip, raising $210,000 for the organization. And in 2015, someone paid more than $122,000 for Buffett's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/5c2075fede0c442d96801ddf48e7f907">2006 Cadillac</a>&nbsp;with his signature on the dashboard.

The biggest Buffett payout for Girls Inc. came in 2018 when Buffett won a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bbb686c330c643629f906ecc20437d5b">10-year bet</a>&nbsp;that an S&amp;P 500 stock index fund would outperform a collection of hedge funds. That netted more than $2 million that Girls Inc. used to support a new residential program for young women leaving foster care.

The June lunch auction that raised $19 million for the California-based Glide Foundation that helps the homeless in San Francisco attracted such an astronomical winning bid because Buffett said this year's auction would be the final one. Before the pandemic, he had auctioned off private lunches every year for 20 years and regularly raised millions for Glide.

By Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett is auctioning off a high-tech signed portrait of himself to raise money for one of his favorite charities, and the bidding has already topped $30,000.The portrait of Buffett created by Motiva Art features a grid of letters over the picture that light up to spell out several of the legendary investor’s famous quotes. The eBay auction of this artwork probably won't rival the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/warren-buffett-new-york-city-omaha-5805bbcd0bacb5c7930d6d71dfaa2247">$19 million</a>&nbsp;someone paid earlier this year for a private lunch with Buffett, but it's still likely to attract big bidders among the Berkshire Hathaway CEO's devoted followers.The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/225089627952?hash=item3468632730:g:12oAAOSw7zJi~Rgl&amp;amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoH%2FYKdg8kqhWc%2BKPEalGgJCsaYfzVHRICMwgMYlBSGxMXjdhQ3a4TUE0iH1XIjxeM4d1sbC7mpmF8uLPc8RSn8QMRWGuMcFphdOOtFX6ls1jOG54RJ3YlCtP4aEsXno5cabyuEw2bybn3NjC5RnatsHZEmi4L1PoSrRaYrQ7l09qlBxE5OcG4MoKt3KQCf5kT5uwaxx4cAvNS22yfl6OJps%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7ztqbvZYA">auction</a>&nbsp;that began earlier this week is set to wrap up on Buffett's 92nd birthday on Aug. 30.The proceeds from the art auction will go to Girls Inc. of Omaha, which provides educational, cultural and recreational programs for young women in Buffett's hometown. The nonprofit has benefitted from a number of other things the investor has auctioned off over the years.Buffett once sold off an old wallet of his that contained a stock tip, raising $210,000 for the organization. And in 2015, someone paid more than $122,000 for Buffett's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/5c2075fede0c442d96801ddf48e7f907">2006 Cadillac</a>&nbsp;with his signature on the dashboard.The biggest Buffett payout for Girls Inc. came in 2018 when Buffett won a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bbb686c330c643629f906ecc20437d5b">10-year bet</a>&nbsp;that an S&amp;P 500 stock index fund would outperform a collection of hedge funds. That netted more than $2 million that Girls Inc. used to support a new residential program for young women leaving foster care.The June lunch auction that raised $19 million for the California-based Glide Foundation that helps the homeless in San Francisco attracted such an astronomical winning bid because Buffett said this year's auction would be the final one. Before the pandemic, he had auctioned off private lunches every year for 20 years and regularly raised millions for Glide.

Bids for signed Warren Buffett portrait already top $30,000

Uptown On Campus will be held at Chadron State College on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&nbsp;

The event will be held at the Chadron State Student Center.&nbsp;

This is an opportunity for you to come to campus, connect with Chadron State College students and showcase what you offer in Chadron.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Uptown On Campus will be held at Chadron State College on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.&nbsp;The event will be held at the Chadron State Student Center.&nbsp;This is an opportunity for you to come to campus, connect with Chadron State College students and showcase what you offer in Chadron.&nbsp;

'Uptown On Campus' to be held at Chadron State College

At its Aug. 16 meeting, Alliance City Council approved the redevelopment plan for the Alliance Heartland Flats Mall and Apartments Project. 

The new building will be located on the west side of Alliance along Highway 385 near the new Runza restaurant.

This new four-story development would bring 51 one and two-bedroom apartments, 11 extended stay hotel rooms and two retail bays into the city.

"Obviously, we've had the hotel [Holiday Inn Express]...took a little while to ramp up, but it's doing very well now," 385 Apartments LLC owner Mike Works said. "I'm super happy that the Runza is out there with us now. The owner of the Runza is also in favor of this project. I know there's been some concern, is there enough demand in town for 51 new apartments? I will tell you that we're doing this in a whole bunch of other small towns. And the answer is absolutely. The nice thing that we can do is we can use those as extended stay hotel rooms that we do need. And so we can use it either way. And for some reason that we don't rent them all out, we've got an extra dozen of them, on top of 11 on the first floor, we would turn them into extended stay hotel rooms and be very happy with that. We do have that demand and that need often from the hospital from people that are looking for something more that needs a kitchenette or people that are going to be there for over 30 days. But either way, we're recruiting sales tax from creating benefits to the city. I think it's something that the city has needed."

Works said they would like to start this new project in the next 30 to 45 days.

"My office gets a lot of calls for rentals, and I don't have near enough to offer anyone," Box Butte Development Corporation Executive Director Chelsie Herian said. "And part of that goes to the quality of the rentals as well. So, any new construction, I think will be a huge benefit to the community."

Works said the quality of these new apartments will be top notch.

"Speaking of the quality, we are building the exact same apartments that we're building in Lincoln, and other communities," Works said. "We're talking about stainless steel equipment. We're having an elevator in this building. So, people of all ages will be able to use this. We are seeing a lot of folks that are in their late 60s and 70s are using it as an in-between-stage, where they don't want to live in the house anymore, but then they don't want to go to a retirement home yet. You know we've got coarse countertops, bathrooms, LVT flooring...they are very, very nice. So, we're not going to skimping on anything here that we wouldn't do anywhere else."

The Alliance Housing Authority is also in favor of this new development coming to Alliance.

"We have a big waiting list of low-income people that want a single bedroom and the housing authority does not have any single bedroom units," Alliance Housing Authority Executive Director Patricia Klemke said. "So, when we have a single person and vacant units, we have to put them in a two-bedroom unit if we have them available with little waitlist. This would be a perfect opportunity for our Section 8 program because like [Herian] said there are not that many units available. Hopefully they would cooperate with us on a Section 8 program. The Section 8 is a guaranteed check from us, every month, there's no question. And I know Section 8 sometimes gets a bad rap for the quality of tenant. But if the landlord would do proper, you know, previous landlord checks, they could get a good tenant. They can always deny someone, I understand that. But if they would do their landlord check, you can get the quality tenants. We are authorized to lease up to 187 Section 8 vouchers. Currently, we only have 124 leased. So, the way our funding works is, the more we lease, the more we get in our budget the following year. So, it's based on your historic leasing level, we have got a huge reserve, we can support that. I fully support this. We have so many people that can't find a quality, you know, even a place...it doesn't matter if it's quality, or even if it's subpar, they just can't find anything. So, I fully support this."

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostAt its Aug. 16 meeting, Alliance City Council approved the redevelopment plan for the Alliance Heartland Flats Mall and Apartments Project. The new building will be located on the west side of Alliance along Highway 385 near the new Runza restaurant.This new four-story development would bring 51 one and two-bedroom apartments, 11 extended stay hotel rooms and two retail bays into the city."Obviously, we've had the hotel [Holiday Inn Express]...took a little while to ramp up, but it's doing very well now," 385 Apartments LLC owner Mike Works said. "I'm super happy that the Runza is out there with us now. The owner of the Runza is also in favor of this project. I know there's been some concern, is there enough demand in town for 51 new apartments? I will tell you that we're doing this in a whole bunch of other small towns. And the answer is absolutely. The nice thing that we can do is we can use those as extended stay hotel rooms that we do need. And so we can use it either way. And for some reason that we don't rent them all out, we've got an extra dozen of them, on top of 11 on the first floor, we would turn them into extended stay hotel rooms and be very happy with that. We do have that demand and that need often from the hospital from people that are looking for something more that needs a kitchenette or people that are going to be there for over 30 days. But either way, we're recruiting sales tax from creating benefits to the city. I think it's something that the city has needed."Works said they would like to start this new project in the next 30 to 45 days."My office gets a lot of calls for rentals, and I don't have near enough to offer anyone," Box Butte Development Corporation Executive Director Chelsie Herian said. "And part of that goes to the quality of the rentals as well. So, any new construction, I think will be a huge benefit to the community."Works said the quality of these new apartments will be top notch."Speaking of the quality, we are building the exact same apartments that we're building in Lincoln, and other communities," Works said. "We're talking about stainless steel equipment. We're having an elevator in this building. So, people of all ages will be able to use this. We are seeing a lot of folks that are in their late 60s and 70s are using it as an in-between-stage, where they don't want to live in the house anymore, but then they don't want to go to a retirement home yet. You know we've got coarse countertops, bathrooms, LVT flooring...they are very, very nice. So, we're not going to skimping on anything here that we wouldn't do anywhere else."The Alliance Housing Authority is also in favor of this new development coming to Alliance."We have a big waiting list of low-income people that want a single bedroom and the housing authority does not have any single bedroom units," Alliance Housing Authority Executive Director Patricia Klemke said. "So, when we have a single person and vacant units, we have to put them in a two-bedroom unit if we have them available with little waitlist. This would be a perfect opportunity for our Section 8 program because like [Herian] said there are not that many units available. Hopefully they would cooperate with us on a Section 8 program. The Section 8 is a guaranteed check from us, every month, there's no question. And I know Section 8 sometimes gets a bad rap for the quality of tenant. But if the landlord would do proper, you know, previous landlord checks, they could get a good tenant. They can always deny someone, I understand that. But if they would do their landlord check, you can get the quality tenants. We are authorized to lease up to 187 Section 8 vouchers. Currently, we only have 124 leased. So, the way our funding works is, the more we lease, the more we get in our budget the following year. So, it's based on your historic leasing level, we have got a huge reserve, we can support that. I fully support this. We have so many people that can't find a quality, you know, even a place...it doesn't matter if it's quality, or even if it's subpar, they just can't find anything. So, I fully support this."

Alliance council approves development for Heartland Flats Apartments, Mall

For students with allergies and asthma, back to school means more than getting their backpacks filled with paper, pencils, and any needed odds and ends. Keeping your child safe and healthy involves creating a proactive plan to be implemented both at home and at school. Allergy doctors refer to these plans as “control programs” because the goal is prevention and control.

Food allergies can cause anaphylaxis, the total body allergic reaction with shortness of breath,

hives, low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially death. Avoidance is the

treatment. If an accident happens and the student starts to react, it is imperative that

epinephrine is given and the student is taken to the emergency room for ongoing care.

A local, itchy reaction can occur if the allergic student touches the food and the more serious reaction, anaphylaxis can occur if the food is eaten.

Children diagnosed as asthmatics tend to have more frequent issues than food allergic children. Like food allergies, prevention is key. Therefore, the student should take any daily prevention medications at home prior to going to school. Students with allergy eyes and noses should also take their medications before they leave for school to minimize symptoms. If they continue to have symptoms, it is time to see the doctor.

Asthmatics need ready access to a rescue medication such as albuterol to use when they develop their cough, wheeze, or shortness of breath. While at school, students can use their inhaler before strenuous exercise to prevent an attack. A control program should spell out what to do if the inhaler does not work. Most often this will trigger a call to the parents. If the attack is severe, it could mean getting the student to an emergency room. Most asthma flares are triggered by viral infections. Getting the flu shot can reduce the odds of a flareup and staying home during a flareup may be best.

Parents and guardians, be sure to prepare your child’s control program before school starts and share it with the school team. Make sure the student’s medications are present and ready to go. Have the school forms completed by the student’s doctor and remember to get that doctor appointment scheduled early. Talk with your child so they know what to do.

Students with allergy and asthma can expect to fully participate in virtually all school activities including gym class and sporting events. If they are having symptoms, it means the control program needs to be improved and participation continued.

Having the entire team ready is the best way to feel good about sending your children back to school. Working together results in happy, confident, successful students and proud parents!

Mark E. Bubak, M.D. is a contributing Prairie Doc® columnist. He is a board-certified allergist with a practice based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc®…based on science, built on trust, at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&amp;A show streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

By Mark E. Bubak, M.D.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661301704179.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>For students with allergies and asthma, back to school means more than getting their backpacks filled with paper, pencils, and any needed odds and ends. Keeping your child safe and healthy involves creating a proactive plan to be implemented both at home and at school. Allergy doctors refer to these plans as “control programs” because the goal is prevention and control.Food allergies can cause anaphylaxis, the total body allergic reaction with shortness of breath,hives, low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially death. Avoidance is thetreatment. If an accident happens and the student starts to react, it is imperative thatepinephrine is given and the student is taken to the emergency room for ongoing care.A local, itchy reaction can occur if the allergic student touches the food and the more serious reaction, anaphylaxis can occur if the food is eaten.Children diagnosed as asthmatics tend to have more frequent issues than food allergic children. Like food allergies, prevention is key. Therefore, the student should take any daily prevention medications at home prior to going to school. Students with allergy eyes and noses should also take their medications before they leave for school to minimize symptoms. If they continue to have symptoms, it is time to see the doctor.Asthmatics need ready access to a rescue medication such as albuterol to use when they develop their cough, wheeze, or shortness of breath. While at school, students can use their inhaler before strenuous exercise to prevent an attack. A control program should spell out what to do if the inhaler does not work. Most often this will trigger a call to the parents. If the attack is severe, it could mean getting the student to an emergency room. Most asthma flares are triggered by viral infections. Getting the flu shot can reduce the odds of a flareup and staying home during a flareup may be best.Parents and guardians, be sure to prepare your child’s control program before school starts and share it with the school team. Make sure the student’s medications are present and ready to go. Have the school forms completed by the student’s doctor and remember to get that doctor appointment scheduled early. Talk with your child so they know what to do.Students with allergy and asthma can expect to fully participate in virtually all school activities including gym class and sporting events. If they are having symptoms, it means the control program needs to be improved and participation continued.Having the entire team ready is the best way to feel good about sending your children back to school. Working together results in happy, confident, successful students and proud parents!Mark E. Bubak, M.D. is a contributing Prairie Doc® columnist. He is a board-certified allergist with a practice based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc®…based on science, built on trust, at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&amp;A show streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

Prairie Doc. Perspectives: Back to school with allergy, asthma

HARRISON, NE — In celebration of the National Park Service’s “Founders Day,” Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is proud to welcome Darrell Red Cloud, great-great-grandson of the legendary Chief Red Cloud of the Lakota, and Dr. Jeff Bradshaw Professor of Entomology at University of Nebraska’s Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff.

Darrell Red Cloud is a direct fifth blood descendant of the “Great Chief Red Cloud”, Leader of the Oglala Lakota Band of the seven council fires of the great Lakota, Dakota, and Nekota nation. He is a fluent speaker of the Lakota language, and a graduate of the Oglala Lakota College with a bachelor’s degree in Lakota Culture. His presentations will be offered at our visitor center picnic pavilion, Saturday at 9am &amp; 1pm.

Dr. Jeff Bradshaw is Professor and Entomology Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln stationed at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff, NE. Dr. Bradshaw has active research on the cropping-system impacts of pests and their biological control.

Dr. Bradshaw will be presenting “Managing the good and the bad: a developing story of insect management in sunflower”.

While there are some very detrimental insect pests of sunflower such as the red seed weevil and sunflower moth, some insects (such as bees) contribute to a productive harvest. How do we reduce a pest while conserving a beneficial insect in a way that results in a profit for the producer? This presentation will present some research that has been conducted and is ongoing throughout the Nebraska panhandle through students and faculty at the University of Nebraska.

This presentation will be presented at the park visitor center picnic pavilion Saturday at 11am.

Admission is free and no reservations are required. Masks are required inside Agate Fossil Beds visitor center and museum.

Agate Fossil Beds is located 23 miles south of Harrison, Neb. and 34 miles north of Mitchell, Neb. along Highway 29 at 301 River Road.

By Agate Bed National MonumentHARRISON, NE — In celebration of the National Park Service’s “Founders Day,” Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is proud to welcome Darrell Red Cloud, great-great-grandson of the legendary Chief Red Cloud of the Lakota, and Dr. Jeff Bradshaw Professor of Entomology at University of Nebraska’s Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff.<figure>
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 </figure>Darrell Red Cloud is a direct fifth blood descendant of the “Great Chief Red Cloud”, Leader of the Oglala Lakota Band of the seven council fires of the great Lakota, Dakota, and Nekota nation. He is a fluent speaker of the Lakota language, and a graduate of the Oglala Lakota College with a bachelor’s degree in Lakota Culture. His presentations will be offered at our visitor center picnic pavilion, Saturday at 9am &amp; 1pm.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661301542741.png" alt="Jeff Bradshaw" />
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 </figure>Dr. Jeff Bradshaw is Professor and Entomology Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln stationed at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff, NE. Dr. Bradshaw has active research on the cropping-system impacts of pests and their biological control.Dr. Bradshaw will be presenting “Managing the good and the bad: a developing story of insect management in sunflower”.While there are some very detrimental insect pests of sunflower such as the red seed weevil and sunflower moth, some insects (such as bees) contribute to a productive harvest. How do we reduce a pest while conserving a beneficial insect in a way that results in a profit for the producer? This presentation will present some research that has been conducted and is ongoing throughout the Nebraska panhandle through students and faculty at the University of Nebraska.This presentation will be presented at the park visitor center picnic pavilion Saturday at 11am.Admission is free and no reservations are required. Masks are required inside Agate Fossil Beds visitor center and museum.Agate Fossil Beds is located 23 miles south of Harrison, Neb. and 34 miles north of Mitchell, Neb. along Highway 29 at 301 River Road.

Red Cloud, Bradshaw to speak at Agate Fossil Beds Nat. Mon.

NORTH PLATTE, NEB.&nbsp; — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people after finding 59 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 9 pounds of suspected fentanyl during an encounter last week at an Interstate 80 rest area.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, when a trooper contacted the occupants of a Volkswagen Passat at the westbound I-80 rest area at Cozad, near mile marker 227. During the encounter, an NSP K-9 detected the odor of a controlled substance coming from inside the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed two foam statues in the backseat. Troopers discovered that both statues were hollow and contained several packages of controlled substances. In total, troopers located 59 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 9 pounds of suspected fentanyl concealed inside the statues.

The two occupants, Adriana Gonzalez, 31, and Ildefonso Rivera-Leon, 51, both of San Ysidro, California, were arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and possession with intent to deliver. Both were lodged in Dawson County Jail.

By Nebraska State PatrolNORTH PLATTE, NEB.&nbsp; — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people after finding 59 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 9 pounds of suspected fentanyl during an encounter last week at an Interstate 80 rest area.The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, when a trooper contacted the occupants of a Volkswagen Passat at the westbound I-80 rest area at Cozad, near mile marker 227. During the encounter, an NSP K-9 detected the odor of a controlled substance coming from inside the vehicle.A search of the vehicle revealed two foam statues in the backseat. Troopers discovered that both statues were hollow and contained several packages of controlled substances. In total, troopers located 59 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 9 pounds of suspected fentanyl concealed inside the statues.The two occupants, Adriana Gonzalez, 31, and Ildefonso Rivera-Leon, 51, both of San Ysidro, California, were arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and possession with intent to deliver. Both were lodged in Dawson County Jail.

Troopers find meth, fentanyl hidden inside foam statues

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 8/23/22

Combat Vets Motorcycle Association will be holding a "Dice-Run" on Sept. 10.&nbsp;

The ride starts in Chadron, goes through Alliance and Hemingford, and ends at the Rodeo Grounds in Crawford.&nbsp;

They will have an after party featuring Loaded Dice band.&nbsp;

All proceeds support the CVMA mission of "Vets Helping Vets in Nebraska."

By Panhandle Post<figure>
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 </figure>Combat Vets Motorcycle Association will be holding a "Dice-Run" on Sept. 10.&nbsp;The ride starts in Chadron, goes through Alliance and Hemingford, and ends at the Rodeo Grounds in Crawford.&nbsp;They will have an after party featuring Loaded Dice band.&nbsp;All proceeds support the CVMA mission of "Vets Helping Vets in Nebraska."

Combat Vets Motorcycle Association to hold 'Dice-Run' 

Karen Benzel discusses the duck drawing fundraiser, and previews the upcoming annual campaign.

<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: United Way of Western Nebraska" 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=jhuwf-12a6cd8-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>Karen Benzel discusses the duck drawing fundraiser, and previews the upcoming annual campaign.

POST PODCAST: United Way of Western Nebraska

The Nebraska Department of Labor along with Box Butte Development Corporation (BBDC), Alliance Chamber of Commerce, NCAPWN, Western Nebraska Community College and other partners are holding a Drive-Through Job and Resource Fair on Aug. 31 at BBDC.&nbsp;

By Panhandle Post<figure>
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 </figure>The Nebraska Department of Labor along with Box Butte Development Corporation (BBDC), Alliance Chamber of Commerce, NCAPWN, Western Nebraska Community College and other partners are holding a Drive-Through Job and Resource Fair on Aug. 31 at BBDC.&nbsp;

'Drive-Through Job & Resource Fair' to be held at BBDC in Alliance

LINCOLN, NEB.&nbsp; — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 15 impaired drivers during the first weekend of the annual&nbsp;Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over&nbsp;campaign. The national campaign marks the end of the summer driving season.

Troopers and dispatchers will be working overtime during the next two weeks as part of the effort, which runs through Labor Day, September 5.&nbsp;Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over&nbsp;includes law enforcement and public safety partners throughout the country.

So far in 2022, troopers have made nearly 600 arrests for driving under the influence. Fifteen of those arrests occurred this weekend, with the start of&nbsp;Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

“Impaired driving is dangerous for everyone on the road,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As the summer driving season winds down, we urge all motorists to drive safely and always drive sober.”

The campaign is made possible thanks in part to a grant for $26,550 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.

By Nebraska State Patrol&nbsp;LINCOLN, NEB.&nbsp; — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 15 impaired drivers during the first weekend of the annual&nbsp;Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over&nbsp;campaign. The national campaign marks the end of the summer driving season.Troopers and dispatchers will be working overtime during the next two weeks as part of the effort, which runs through Labor Day, September 5.&nbsp;Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over&nbsp;includes law enforcement and public safety partners throughout the country.So far in 2022, troopers have made nearly 600 arrests for driving under the influence. Fifteen of those arrests occurred this weekend, with the start of&nbsp;Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.“Impaired driving is dangerous for everyone on the road,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As the summer driving season winds down, we urge all motorists to drive safely and always drive sober.”The campaign is made possible thanks in part to a grant for $26,550 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over closes summer driving season

The public is invited to explore the natural diversity of the Pine Ridge and help catalog the species found there during the Chadron State Park Bioblitz on Sept. 9-10.

The free, family-friendly event will join members of the public with natural resources experts to explore and learn about the biodiversity and habitat at the park. Then, participants will work to identify as many plants and animals as possible during the event.

“This is a great way for folks of all ages and backgrounds to become engaged in nature and learn about the many species in this region,” said Amanda Filipi, an outdoor education specialist for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and event organizer.

Educational sessions over the two-day event will include moth backlighting, as well as how to conduct surveys for mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, plants and insects.

One Friday afternoon set-up session is planned, but the event officially gets underway with a free pizza dinner, orientation and team trivia game at the park’s community building that evening. Registration is required to attend the dinner; RSVP through the event listing at calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov, the “Chadron State Park Bioblitz” event page on Facebook, or by contacting Filipi at 308-436-3777 or amanda.filipi@nebraska.gov.

Participants should sign in at the Group Event Facility, which will serve as the bioblitz headquarters.

People may attend as much of the event as they want. Those wishing to spend the night may rent a cabin or campsite via OutdoorNebraska.gov. Participants also can get their Nebraska Park Entry vehicle permit at the same web address.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is presenting the bioblitz in collaboration with the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Chadron State College and the Community Scientists of Nebraska Network. The Nebraska Environmental Trust is providing financial support.

Friday, Sept. 9 — 4:30 p.m. Small mammal survey set-up (Shelley Steffl, Game and Parks, and Teresa Frink, Chadron State College); 6 p.m. Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Orientation (Alie Mayes, Game and Parks); 7 p.m. Nature trivia with teams of five or less; 8:30 p.m. Moth backlighting (Olivia DaRugna, Game and Parks)

Saturday, Sept. 10 – 7 a.m. Bird banding (Bird Conservancy of the Rockies); 8 a.m. Small mammals (Steffl and Frink); 9 a.m. Plants (Jonathan Spiess, Chadron State College); 10 a.m. Insects (Mathew Brust, Chadron State College); 11 a.m. Reptiles and amphibians (Colleen Rothe-Groleau, Game and Parks)

By Nebraska Game and ParksThe public is invited to explore the natural diversity of the Pine Ridge and help catalog the species found there during the Chadron State Park Bioblitz on Sept. 9-10.The free, family-friendly event will join members of the public with natural resources experts to explore and learn about the biodiversity and habitat at the park. Then, participants will work to identify as many plants and animals as possible during the event.“This is a great way for folks of all ages and backgrounds to become engaged in nature and learn about the many species in this region,” said Amanda Filipi, an outdoor education specialist for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and event organizer.Educational sessions over the two-day event will include moth backlighting, as well as how to conduct surveys for mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, plants and insects.One Friday afternoon set-up session is planned, but the event officially gets underway with a free pizza dinner, orientation and team trivia game at the park’s community building that evening. Registration is required to attend the dinner; RSVP through the event listing at calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov, the “Chadron State Park Bioblitz” event page on Facebook, or by contacting Filipi at 308-436-3777 or amanda.filipi@nebraska.gov.Participants should sign in at the Group Event Facility, which will serve as the bioblitz headquarters.People may attend as much of the event as they want. Those wishing to spend the night may rent a cabin or campsite via OutdoorNebraska.gov. Participants also can get their Nebraska Park Entry vehicle permit at the same web address.The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is presenting the bioblitz in collaboration with the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Chadron State College and the Community Scientists of Nebraska Network. The Nebraska Environmental Trust is providing financial support.The schedule:Friday, Sept. 9 — 4:30 p.m. Small mammal survey set-up (Shelley Steffl, Game and Parks, and Teresa Frink, Chadron State College); 6 p.m. Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Orientation (Alie Mayes, Game and Parks); 7 p.m. Nature trivia with teams of five or less; 8:30 p.m. Moth backlighting (Olivia DaRugna, Game and Parks)Saturday, Sept. 10 – 7 a.m. Bird banding (Bird Conservancy of the Rockies); 8 a.m. Small mammals (Steffl and Frink); 9 a.m. Plants (Jonathan Spiess, Chadron State College); 10 a.m. Insects (Mathew Brust, Chadron State College); 11 a.m. Reptiles and amphibians (Colleen Rothe-Groleau, Game and Parks)

Help count species at Chadron State Park Bioblitz

On Aug. 18 Chadron Police Officer Klemp took a report from a female, under the age of 18 years of age, who reported being given methamphetamine in exchange of acts of a sexual nature. 

"Interviews were conducted and as a result, Officer Klemp and Inv. Bryner applied for and received a search warrant for an apartment in Chadron where the incident was reported to have occurred," Chadron Police Chief Rick Hickstein said.&nbsp;

Investigators with the Western Intelligence Narcotics Group (WING) along with officers of the Chadron Police Department served the search warrant on the apartment at approximately 1 p.m. on Aug. 19

During the service of the search warrant, residue amounts of methamphetamine were seized, along with 12 grams of marijuana, numerous plastic baggies, a scale, money and drug paraphernalia. &nbsp;58-year-old David G. King was arrested for the possession of methamphetamine (Class IV Felony), Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Class III Felony), Child Abuse (Class IIIA Felony), Solicitation of Prostitution under 18 years of age (Class IV Felony), and Sexual Assault First Degree (Class II Felony).

King was booked into the Dawes County Jail. Bond was set at 10% of $100,000.

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostOn Aug. 18 Chadron Police Officer Klemp took a report from a female, under the age of 18 years of age, who reported being given methamphetamine in exchange of acts of a sexual nature. "Interviews were conducted and as a result, Officer Klemp and Inv. Bryner applied for and received a search warrant for an apartment in Chadron where the incident was reported to have occurred," Chadron Police Chief Rick Hickstein said.&nbsp;Investigators with the Western Intelligence Narcotics Group (WING) along with officers of the Chadron Police Department served the search warrant on the apartment at approximately 1 p.m. on Aug. 19 During the service of the search warrant, residue amounts of methamphetamine were seized, along with 12 grams of marijuana, numerous plastic baggies, a scale, money and drug paraphernalia. &nbsp;58-year-old David G. King was arrested for the possession of methamphetamine (Class IV Felony), Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Class III Felony), Child Abuse (Class IIIA Felony), Solicitation of Prostitution under 18 years of age (Class IV Felony), and Sexual Assault First Degree (Class II Felony).King was booked into the Dawes County Jail. Bond was set at 10% of $100,000.

Chadron man arrested for meth, sexual assault, child solicitation

By Tricia Goes, Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District

This is the Crop Water Use Report for the week of August 22.

Over the past week, corn used 0.96 inches.

Expected use by corn for this week is 1.02 inches.

Over the past week, beets used 1.46 inches.

Expected use by beets for this week is 1.55 inches.

Over the past week, potatoes used 0.16 inches.

Expected use by potatoes for this week is 0.17 inches.

Over the past week, dry beans used 1.33 inches.

Expected use by dry beans for this week is 1.41 inches.

Over the past week, soybeans used 1.76 inches.

Expected use by soybeans for this week is 1.87 inches.

Over the past week, sunflowers used 1.84 inches.

Expected use by sunflowers for this week is 1.96 inches.

Over the past week, alfalfa used 1.6 inches.

Expected use by alfalfa for this week is 1.7 inches.

Over the past week, actively growing lawns used 2.1 inches.

Expected use by actively growing lawns for this week 2.2 inches.

Average ET gauge readings was 1.6 inches.

The average rainfall for the district was 0.22 inches.

The weather forecast for the next week shows highs in the high 80’s and 90’s, and lows in the 60’s with a high chance of rain throughout the week.

In the last week, soil moisture monitoring station 1 showed 22% water available at 12”, 22% water available at 24”, and 32% water available at 36”. The producer did irrigate. Remember this is in a Sandy Loam soil type with Corn planted and will vary depending on site, weather, irrigation management, topography, crop, and soil type.

In the last week, soil moisture monitoring station 2 showed 40.3% water available at 8”, 36.6% water available at 18”, and 34.7% water available at 36”. The producer did irrigate.

Remember this is in a Loam soil type with Sugarbeets planted and will vary depending on site, weather, irrigation management, topography, crop, and soil type.

The crop water use report is completed using the average growth stage for each crop and ET gauge reading from across the district. To find the conversion for your specific crop growth stage, visit <a href="https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData">https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData</a>.

For more information or to inquire about ET gauges or soil moisture monitoring equipment, please contact Erin Lee at the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District at 308.432.6190 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.unwnrd.org">www.unwnrd.org</a>. We are committed to helping Nebraskans conserve and protect groundwater.

By Tricia Goes, Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources DistrictThis is the Crop Water Use Report for the week of August 22.Over the past week, corn used 0.96 inches.Expected use by corn for this week is 1.02 inches.Over the past week, beets used 1.46 inches.Expected use by beets for this week is 1.55 inches.Over the past week, potatoes used 0.16 inches.Expected use by potatoes for this week is 0.17 inches.Over the past week, dry beans used 1.33 inches.Expected use by dry beans for this week is 1.41 inches.Over the past week, soybeans used 1.76 inches.Expected use by soybeans for this week is 1.87 inches.Over the past week, sunflowers used 1.84 inches.Expected use by sunflowers for this week is 1.96 inches.Over the past week, alfalfa used 1.6 inches.Expected use by alfalfa for this week is 1.7 inches.Over the past week, actively growing lawns used 2.1 inches.Expected use by actively growing lawns for this week 2.2 inches.Average ET gauge readings was 1.6 inches.The average rainfall for the district was 0.22 inches.The weather forecast for the next week shows highs in the high 80’s and 90’s, and lows in the 60’s with a high chance of rain throughout the week.In the last week, soil moisture monitoring station 1 showed 22% water available at 12”, 22% water available at 24”, and 32% water available at 36”. The producer did irrigate. Remember this is in a Sandy Loam soil type with Corn planted and will vary depending on site, weather, irrigation management, topography, crop, and soil type.In the last week, soil moisture monitoring station 2 showed 40.3% water available at 8”, 36.6% water available at 18”, and 34.7% water available at 36”. The producer did irrigate.Remember this is in a Loam soil type with Sugarbeets planted and will vary depending on site, weather, irrigation management, topography, crop, and soil type.The crop water use report is completed using the average growth stage for each crop and ET gauge reading from across the district. To find the conversion for your specific crop growth stage, visit <a href="https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData">https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData</a>.For more information or to inquire about ET gauges or soil moisture monitoring equipment, please contact Erin Lee at the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District at 308.432.6190 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.unwnrd.org">www.unwnrd.org</a>. We are committed to helping Nebraskans conserve and protect groundwater.

Upper Niobrara White NRD crop water use report, week of Aug. 22

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 8/22/22

Lincoln – At a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol on August 8, 2022, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts declared August 28-September 3, 2022, Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week, (NDOAW).

Provisional data from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 107,622 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2021, an increase of nearly 15% from the 93,655 deaths estimated in 2020. The 2021 increase was half of what it was a year ago, when overdose deaths rose 30% from 2019 to 2020.

Stop Overdose Nebraska works in conjunction with the Statewide Narcan Program, which allows anyone who is a Nebraska resident to obtain lifesaving Narcan at no cost at a participating pharmacy, without a prescription or insurance. Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, including drugs laced with fentanyl.

“We can all be part of the solution by helping to reduce stigma, supporting programs in our communities, and helping to spread awareness about overdose. August 31st was established as International Drug Overdose Awareness Day to increase public knowledge about the severity of drug overdose, and the Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week is aimed at letting people know how they can help and to remember those that have been lost to drug overdose,” said Amy Holman, Project Coordinator for the Nebraska Pharmacists Association.

This year, we are excited to bring the award-winning documentary, Tipping The Pain Scale, to the Grand Cinema in downtown Lincoln on August 31, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., which is International Overdose Awareness Day. We encourage people to come out and watch this film that addresses the addiction crisis we are facing in America.

The addiction crisis in America has reached a new boiling point, and courageous people-at all levels, from all walks of life-are rising to answer the call. Tipping The Pain Scale is a feature documentary film following individuals grappling with the current systemic failures of how we have dealt with addiction in communities and their journey to develop and employ new, innovative, and often controversial solutions&nbsp;to the problem. It is a quasi-anthology, weaving characters through their own stories as they connect to the issues plaguing all communities and the country in an urgent fight to save lives.

You can purchase tickets at&nbsp;<a href="https://gathr.us/screening/32089" target="_blank">https://gathr.us/screening/32089</a>.

We will also be talking with individuals in Nebraska who are working with people in recovery, are in recovery themselves and are doing their part to help the overdose crisis we are now facing. These will be available during NDOAW on all the Stop Overdose Nebraska social media platforms.

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Lincoln – At a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol on August 8, 2022, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts declared August 28-September 3, 2022, Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week, (NDOAW).Provisional data from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 107,622 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2021, an increase of nearly 15% from the 93,655 deaths estimated in 2020. The 2021 increase was half of what it was a year ago, when overdose deaths rose 30% from 2019 to 2020.Stop Overdose Nebraska works in conjunction with the Statewide Narcan Program, which allows anyone who is a Nebraska resident to obtain lifesaving Narcan at no cost at a participating pharmacy, without a prescription or insurance. Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, including drugs laced with fentanyl.“We can all be part of the solution by helping to reduce stigma, supporting programs in our communities, and helping to spread awareness about overdose. August 31st was established as International Drug Overdose Awareness Day to increase public knowledge about the severity of drug overdose, and the Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week is aimed at letting people know how they can help and to remember those that have been lost to drug overdose,” said Amy Holman, Project Coordinator for the Nebraska Pharmacists Association.This year, we are excited to bring the award-winning documentary, Tipping The Pain Scale, to the Grand Cinema in downtown Lincoln on August 31, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., which is International Overdose Awareness Day. We encourage people to come out and watch this film that addresses the addiction crisis we are facing in America.The addiction crisis in America has reached a new boiling point, and courageous people-at all levels, from all walks of life-are rising to answer the call. Tipping The Pain Scale is a feature documentary film following individuals grappling with the current systemic failures of how we have dealt with addiction in communities and their journey to develop and employ new, innovative, and often controversial solutions&nbsp;to the problem. It is a quasi-anthology, weaving characters through their own stories as they connect to the issues plaguing all communities and the country in an urgent fight to save lives.You can purchase tickets at&nbsp;<a href="https://gathr.us/screening/32089" target="_blank">https://gathr.us/screening/32089</a>.We will also be talking with individuals in Nebraska who are working with people in recovery, are in recovery themselves and are doing their part to help the overdose crisis we are now facing. These will be available during NDOAW on all the Stop Overdose Nebraska social media platforms.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/stopodne" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stopodne</a><a href="https://twitter.com/stopodne" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/stopodne</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stopodne/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/stopodne/</a>

Ricketts declares Aug. 28 – Sept. 3 NE Drug Overdose Awareness Week

Alliance – The City of Alliance Aging Office is experiencing technical difficulties causing their phone lines to be down. 

By City of AllianceAlliance – The City of Alliance Aging Office is experiencing technical difficulties causing their phone lines to be down. Please call 308-762-1293 for service.

City of Alliance Aging Office experiencing phone problems 

There are more than a million acres of publicly accessible lands throughout Nebraska. The recently published 2022-2023 Public Access Atlas identifies and consolidates these public access resources for the benefit of Nebraska’s hunters, trappers and anglers.

Printed copies of this year’s atlas are available at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission headquarters and soon will be available in its district offices and service centers, as well as wherever hunt and fish permits are sold.

The Public Access Atlas also is available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTkuNjI0ODk3NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3Lk91dGRvb3JOZWJyYXNrYS5vcmcvUHVibGljQWNjZXNzQXRsYXMifQ.2AxZCVkoq_4G1XdxqbobAI_T4dJ0eSA4FaOk-4VmWAI/s/497221906/br/142800097200-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.org/PublicAccessAtlas</a>&nbsp;in several different formats: Interactive atlas map, offline atlas (mobile-friendly), digital flipbook and Google Earth KMZ files.&nbsp;

The atlas is updated annually and displays all publicly accessible lands throughout the state, including state, federal and conservation partner lands.

Private lands enrolled in Game and Parks’ Open Fields and Waters Program also are included in the atlas. Open Fields and Waters provides financial incentives to private landowners allowing walk-in, public access for hunting, trapping and/or fishing. Finding places to hunt and fish can be a challenge for hunters and anglers but, thanks to Nebraska’s landowners, 381,000 acres of private lands are available through this voluntary program.

By Nebraska Game and Parks&nbsp;There are more than a million acres of publicly accessible lands throughout Nebraska. The recently published 2022-2023 Public Access Atlas identifies and consolidates these public access resources for the benefit of Nebraska’s hunters, trappers and anglers.Printed copies of this year’s atlas are available at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission headquarters and soon will be available in its district offices and service centers, as well as wherever hunt and fish permits are sold.The Public Access Atlas also is available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTkuNjI0ODk3NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3Lk91dGRvb3JOZWJyYXNrYS5vcmcvUHVibGljQWNjZXNzQXRsYXMifQ.2AxZCVkoq_4G1XdxqbobAI_T4dJ0eSA4FaOk-4VmWAI/s/497221906/br/142800097200-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.org/PublicAccessAtlas</a>&nbsp;in several different formats: Interactive atlas map, offline atlas (mobile-friendly), digital flipbook and Google Earth KMZ files.&nbsp;The atlas is updated annually and displays all publicly accessible lands throughout the state, including state, federal and conservation partner lands.Private lands enrolled in Game and Parks’ Open Fields and Waters Program also are included in the atlas. Open Fields and Waters provides financial incentives to private landowners allowing walk-in, public access for hunting, trapping and/or fishing. Finding places to hunt and fish can be a challenge for hunters and anglers but, thanks to Nebraska’s landowners, 381,000 acres of private lands are available through this voluntary program.

2022-2023 Public Access Atlas now available for hunters, anglers

P202200679 07:20 EMS : MEDICAL 600 W. 2ND STREET/ MEDICAL EMERGENCY REPORTED/INDIVIDUAL PLACED UNDER EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY Closed - Resolved

P202200681 23:49 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Officers were dispatched to Box Butte General Hospital referencing an assault. Officers spoke with one female. This case is open for investigation. Open - Under Investigation

P202200682 02:14 FOUND : FOUND On 08/16/2022 an officer was patrolling near 6th Street and Black Hills Avenue. The officer observed a blue Huffy bike parked on the sidewalk; away from any residence. Attempting to locate owner. Inactive - Case Suspended

P202200682 02:14 FOUND : FOUND On 08/16/2022 an officer was patrolling near 6th Street and Black Hills Avenue. The officer observed a blue Huffy bike parked on the sidewalk; away from any residence. Attempting to locate owner. Open - Under Investigation

P202200683 07:14 SUSP : SUSPICIOUS Found property near the high school / Property collected / Case closed Closed - Resolved

P202200684 08:10 FOUND : FOUND on 8/16/2022 a black Motorola phone was turned into dispatch/ phone was deemed found property and stored into the evidence vault pending locating the owner. Inactive - Case Suspended

P202200685 17:29 INTAKE : INTAKE 1100 POTASH AVENUE/ DHHS INTAKE/ ALLEGATIONS UNFOUNDED UPON INVESTIGATION Closed - Unfounded

P202200686 17:41 INTAKE : INTAKE officers were requested to do a welfare check by DDHS on a juvenile in allegations of a safety concern/officers found no concerns/case is closed an unfounded Closed - Unfounded

P202200688 23:25 WELFARE : WELFARE *Contains medically sensitive information* On 08/16/2022 officers were requested to conduct a welfare check on an individual who had been making suicidal comments and had sent pictures with an item tied around the neck. The individual was contacted and confirmed the allegations. The individual was placed in Emergency Protective Custody. Closed - Resolved

P202200687 23:44 DISTURBANCE : Officers responded to a call of a disturbance on the 400 block of Big Horn. This case is open for investigation.


P202200691 12:43 FOUND : FOUND Found property 1800 block of Box Butte Ave, turned in by a VIP Inactive - Case Suspended

P202200689 13:30 JUV : JUVENILE Out of Control juvenile reported by parent, charges to be recommended Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200692 19:58 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOn 08/17/2022 there were two vehicles traveling westbound on the 600 block of West 3rd Street. One vehicle was going to turn into Git N Split, the other that was traveling behind it, collided with it. No injuries. Closed - Resolved

P202200693 10:07 THEFT : THEFT Received report of a possible forgery of a check from the victim's 401 account Open - Under Investigation

P202200694 10:41 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYMinor vehicle accident in the 300 block of Box Butte Ave. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene. Closed - Resolved

P202200694 10:41 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYMinor vehicle accident in the 300 block of Box Butte Ave. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200695 14:09 DISTURBANCE : 3RD DEGREE ASSAULT AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF OCCURRED AT J&amp;J PIT STOP Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200696 14:53 DEATH : UNATTENDED 400 block of Boyd Ave // Report of a deceased adult female // An investigation was conducted // No indication of foul play Closed - Resolved

P202200697 16:41 INTAKE : INTAKE A welfare check was requested through DHHS on an elderly female as there is allegation there is financial exploitation. Open - Under Investigation

P202200698 21:45 WARRANT : ARREST On 08/18/2022 at approximately 2145 hours, officers observed a white vehicle that had been driven by a female that had an active arrest warrant parked at Git N Split. Female taken into custody. Closed - Resolved

P202200699 21:45 WARRANT : SEARCH Officers made contact with a female that had an active arrest warrant on the 600 block of West 3rd Street. RAS was developed and K9 was deployed on a vehicle which lead to a search warrant. Additional charges were recommended on the female. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200700 10:44 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Individual stuck her hand through a fence to feed a strange dog a treat and was bit on the hand as a result. Dog is current on all vaccinations. Closed - Resolved

P202200702 18:53 WARRANT : ARREST Officers were on the 200 block of East 3rd Street in reference to a citation being issued. A male with an active Box Butte County arrest warrant arrived on scene. The warrant was confirmed and the male was taken into custody. 

P202200701 18:53 DRUGS : DRUGS Officers observed a male in the 200 block of east 3rd Street that had possible arrest warrants. The warrant was no longer active; however, drug paraphernalia was located on a male. Citation issued. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200703 10:38 FOUND : FOUND found black trike on 1400 block of Toluca Avenue/ trike was taken to bicycle warehouse/ case remains inactive pending locating the owner Inactive - Case Suspended

P202200704 15:29 WARRANT : ARREST Officer responded to the 1400 block of Buckfinck for a person with an arrest warrant. Individual was located at a residence on this block. Individual taken into custody. Closed - Resolved

P202200705 16:35 BITE : ANIMAL BITE 1400 Emerson Avenue/ Dog Bite/ Animal Quarantined Closed - Resolved

By Alliance Police Department08/14/22P202200679 07:20 EMS : MEDICAL 600 W. 2ND STREET/ MEDICAL EMERGENCY REPORTED/INDIVIDUAL PLACED UNDER EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY Closed - Resolved08/14/22 Total: 108/15/22P202200681 23:49 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Officers were dispatched to Box Butte General Hospital referencing an assault. Officers spoke with one female. This case is open for investigation. Open - Under Investigation08/15/22 Total: 108/16/22P202200682 02:14 FOUND : FOUND On 08/16/2022 an officer was patrolling near 6th Street and Black Hills Avenue. The officer observed a blue Huffy bike parked on the sidewalk; away from any residence. Attempting to locate owner. Inactive - Case SuspendedP202200682 02:14 FOUND : FOUND On 08/16/2022 an officer was patrolling near 6th Street and Black Hills Avenue. The officer observed a blue Huffy bike parked on the sidewalk; away from any residence. Attempting to locate owner. Open - Under InvestigationP202200683 07:14 SUSP : SUSPICIOUS Found property near the high school / Property collected / Case closed Closed - ResolvedP202200684 08:10 FOUND : FOUND on 8/16/2022 a black Motorola phone was turned into dispatch/ phone was deemed found property and stored into the evidence vault pending locating the owner. Inactive - Case SuspendedP202200685 17:29 INTAKE : INTAKE 1100 POTASH AVENUE/ DHHS INTAKE/ ALLEGATIONS UNFOUNDED UPON INVESTIGATION Closed - UnfoundedP202200686 17:41 INTAKE : INTAKE officers were requested to do a welfare check by DDHS on a juvenile in allegations of a safety concern/officers found no concerns/case is closed an unfounded Closed - UnfoundedP202200688 23:25 WELFARE : WELFARE *Contains medically sensitive information* On 08/16/2022 officers were requested to conduct a welfare check on an individual who had been making suicidal comments and had sent pictures with an item tied around the neck. The individual was contacted and confirmed the allegations. The individual was placed in Emergency Protective Custody. Closed - ResolvedP202200687 23:44 DISTURBANCE : Officers responded to a call of a disturbance on the 400 block of Big Horn. This case is open for investigation.
08/16/22 Total: 9
08/17/22P202200691 12:43 FOUND : FOUND Found property 1800 block of Box Butte Ave, turned in by a VIP Inactive - Case SuspendedP202200689 13:30 JUV : JUVENILE Out of Control juvenile reported by parent, charges to be recommended Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200692 19:58 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOn 08/17/2022 there were two vehicles traveling westbound on the 600 block of West 3rd Street. One vehicle was going to turn into Git N Split, the other that was traveling behind it, collided with it. No injuries. Closed - Resolved08/17/22 Total: 308/18/22P202200693 10:07 THEFT : THEFT Received report of a possible forgery of a check from the victim's 401 account Open - Under InvestigationP202200694 10:41 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYMinor vehicle accident in the 300 block of Box Butte Ave. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene. Closed - ResolvedP202200694 10:41 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYMinor vehicle accident in the 300 block of Box Butte Ave. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200695 14:09 DISTURBANCE : 3RD DEGREE ASSAULT AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF OCCURRED AT J&amp;J PIT STOP Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200696 14:53 DEATH : UNATTENDED 400 block of Boyd Ave // Report of a deceased adult female // An investigation was conducted // No indication of foul play Closed - ResolvedP202200697 16:41 INTAKE : INTAKE A welfare check was requested through DHHS on an elderly female as there is allegation there is financial exploitation. Open - Under InvestigationP202200698 21:45 WARRANT : ARREST On 08/18/2022 at approximately 2145 hours, officers observed a white vehicle that had been driven by a female that had an active arrest warrant parked at Git N Split. Female taken into custody. Closed - ResolvedP202200699 21:45 WARRANT : SEARCH Officers made contact with a female that had an active arrest warrant on the 600 block of West 3rd Street. RAS was developed and K9 was deployed on a vehicle which lead to a search warrant. Additional charges were recommended on the female. Closed - Charges Recommended08/18/22 Total: 808/19/22P202200700 10:44 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Individual stuck her hand through a fence to feed a strange dog a treat and was bit on the hand as a result. Dog is current on all vaccinations. Closed - ResolvedP202200702 18:53 WARRANT : ARREST Officers were on the 200 block of East 3rd Street in reference to a citation being issued. A male with an active Box Butte County arrest warrant arrived on scene. The warrant was confirmed and the male was taken into custody. P202200701 18:53 DRUGS : DRUGS Officers observed a male in the 200 block of east 3rd Street that had possible arrest warrants. The warrant was no longer active; however, drug paraphernalia was located on a male. Citation issued. Closed - Charges Recommended08/19/22 Total: 308/20/22P202200703 10:38 FOUND : FOUND found black trike on 1400 block of Toluca Avenue/ trike was taken to bicycle warehouse/ case remains inactive pending locating the owner Inactive - Case SuspendedP202200704 15:29 WARRANT : ARREST Officer responded to the 1400 block of Buckfinck for a person with an arrest warrant. Individual was located at a residence on this block. Individual taken into custody. Closed - ResolvedP202200705 16:35 BITE : ANIMAL BITE 1400 Emerson Avenue/ Dog Bite/ Animal Quarantined Closed - Resolved08/20/22 Total: 3Total Records: 28

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The Hay Springs Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations will be holding the 94th annual Hay Springs Friendly Festival Aug. 25 - Aug. 28.&nbsp;

This year's Grand Marshals are&nbsp; Jim and Sandy Heesacker

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 </figure>The Hay Springs Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations will be holding the 94th annual Hay Springs Friendly Festival Aug. 25 - Aug. 28.&nbsp;This year's Grand Marshals are&nbsp; Jim and Sandy Heesacker

'Friendly Festival' to be held in Hay Springs 

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

Wildcat Tales preschool program is Sept. 20

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program Sept. 20.

Each program will include a lesson plan, story, and hands-on activity specifically targeted for children ages 2-6 years. The program Beautiful Birds 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop set for Sept. 6 in Hastings

A Growing Up WILD educator workshop, which provides an early foundation for developing positive attitudes and behaviors about nature and lifelong social and academic skills, is scheduled for Sept. 6 in Hastings.

This award-winning early childhood curriculum guide is for educators of children ages 3-7. The guide builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature by providing age appropriate, interdisciplinary lessons. Each thematic lesson includes multiple activities which teach math, reading, letter recognition, science, social studies as well as social-emotional skills.

This free workshop is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Space is limited. Register at the calendar event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTYuNjIzMjYwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.CtmvUHVTcWp4AS2mUy1iQufgKR3kdDaJ4nm4MpIF7JI/s/497221906/br/142639790676-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>.

Kayaking cleanup of Holmes Lakes is Sept. 13

Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission outdoor educations for an evening of service while kayaking. Educators and participants will clean up trash from Lincoln’s Holmes Lakes while kayaking Sept. 13.

Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Meet at the north basin boat ramp parking lot. A limited number of kayaks, with instruction, will be available to participants ages 12 and up on a first-come basis.

This free event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register is required and can be completed at the calendar event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTYuNjIzMjYwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.vJWWJPyjpSWfAmyJeD6oPVWoDib9E0j-y1quxI75PG0/s/497221906/br/142639790676-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>.

Benson Park Family Nature Day scheduled for Sept. 17

Enjoy kayaking, fishing, nature activities, s’mores and food trucks Sept. 17 at Benson Park Family Nature Day in Omaha.

The event, hosted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Urban League of Nebraska’s Young Professional Group, Kappa League Alumni Group, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Omaha Black Community, North Omaha Neighborhood Association, Connect Black Omaha, North Omaha Community Partnership and I Be Black Girl, will be from 3-6 p.m. at Benson Park, 7028 Military Ave.

For more information, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lindsay.rogers@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">lindsay.rogers@nebraska.gov</a>.

Climate topic of Lunch and Learn virtual webinar Sept. 7

Join the Conservation Education Lunch and Learn Series on Sept. 7 for the virtual webinar Climate Services and Perceptions Across Nebraska. Enjoy this free event from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

By Nebraska Game and ParksNebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in September. Here are some opportunities:Wildcat Tales preschool program is Sept. 20Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program Sept. 20.Each program will include a lesson plan, story, and hands-on activity specifically targeted for children ages 2-6 years. The program Beautiful Birds 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.<figure>
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 </figure>Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop set for Sept. 6 in HastingsA Growing Up WILD educator workshop, which provides an early foundation for developing positive attitudes and behaviors about nature and lifelong social and academic skills, is scheduled for Sept. 6 in Hastings.This award-winning early childhood curriculum guide is for educators of children ages 3-7. The guide builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature by providing age appropriate, interdisciplinary lessons. Each thematic lesson includes multiple activities which teach math, reading, letter recognition, science, social studies as well as social-emotional skills.This free workshop is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Space is limited. Register at the calendar event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTYuNjIzMjYwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.CtmvUHVTcWp4AS2mUy1iQufgKR3kdDaJ4nm4MpIF7JI/s/497221906/br/142639790676-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>.Kayaking cleanup of Holmes Lakes is Sept. 13Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission outdoor educations for an evening of service while kayaking. Educators and participants will clean up trash from Lincoln’s Holmes Lakes while kayaking Sept. 13.Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Meet at the north basin boat ramp parking lot. A limited number of kayaks, with instruction, will be available to participants ages 12 and up on a first-come basis.This free event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register is required and can be completed at the calendar event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTYuNjIzMjYwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.vJWWJPyjpSWfAmyJeD6oPVWoDib9E0j-y1quxI75PG0/s/497221906/br/142639790676-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>.Benson Park Family Nature Day scheduled for Sept. 17Enjoy kayaking, fishing, nature activities, s’mores and food trucks Sept. 17 at Benson Park Family Nature Day in Omaha.The event, hosted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Urban League of Nebraska’s Young Professional Group, Kappa League Alumni Group, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Omaha Black Community, North Omaha Neighborhood Association, Connect Black Omaha, North Omaha Community Partnership and I Be Black Girl, will be from 3-6 p.m. at Benson Park, 7028 Military Ave.For more information, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lindsay.rogers@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">lindsay.rogers@nebraska.gov</a>.Climate topic of Lunch and Learn virtual webinar Sept. 7Join the Conservation Education Lunch and Learn Series on Sept. 7 for the virtual webinar Climate Services and Perceptions Across Nebraska. Enjoy this free event from 12:30-1:30 p.m.The presenter will be Dr. Martha Schulski of the Nebraska State Climate Office and professor of applied climate science in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her work focuses on climate variability and change and understanding climate impacts. The Nebraska State Climate Office is an operational climate services center based in the School of Natural Resources.Register and get more information at the calendar event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTYuNjIzMjYwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.3VErFc5DXynjmla5KAZBUcmNrism_5-7C5PWDEgnEeQ/s/497221906/br/142639790676-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>.Little Saplings early childhood program presents Fun with FishAdults 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 begins Sept. 7 with the theme Fun with Fish, is held on the first Wednesday of the month, through December, at 9 a.m.This program, designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver, will bring nature themes to life through stories, sensory activities, crafts and outdoor exploration.See the calendar event entry at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTYuNjIzMjYwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.o2-wwBGAprEogb-0DnqPNmUB32olZAIvq8DF4LIfE-8/s/497221906/br/142639790676-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.Wildcat Hills to host Birds of a Feather homeschool programCome along with the Birds of a Feather homeschool program on Sept. 15 and discover birds at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Learn all about their adaptations and local research projects being conducted.This program will meet once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center.&nbsp;It will be conducted rain or shine.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.Nature Nerd Night to feature Zoonotic DiseasesJust like humans, wildlife can feel under the weather, too. Tune in to Nebraska Nature Nerd Night on Sept. 20 and discover the kinds of diseases and illnesses common in animals.In the Zoonotic Diseases virtual webinar, which begins at 7 p.m. Central time, experts will discuss how those diseases affect Nebraska wildlife populations and humans’ health.Registration is required through the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTYuNjIzMjYwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.cehCPdxdzzHc86GC1koUmODccJTPqclrF-tTF1t-e0k/s/497221906/br/142639790676-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>. Participants 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.Those unable to attend can view the recorded webinar on the Nebraska Game and Parks YouTube Education Channel.Homeschool Hike set for Sept. 21 at Schramm Park SRASchool is back and so are the Homeschool Hikes, starting Sept. 21 at Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna.Homeschool Hikes are a nature exploration program for homeschool families. They will take place on the third Wednesday of the month, through December, at 9 a.m. An outdoor educator leads a guided hike while participants ask questions, draw, observe and make discoveries in nature.Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTYuNjIzMjYwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.BYlsRp0JVx2TKpnMmd6eVYrrJrQO0I3B9RxegIWKsbE/s/497221906/br/142639790676-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.

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