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.

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 Fish

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

The series, which 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 program

Come 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 Diseases

Just 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 SRA

School 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.

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587140447752.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy: Great Plains James, www.greatplainsjames.org" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy: Great Plains James, www.greatplainsjames.org</figcaption>
 </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.

Catch these Game and Parks education events in Sept. including Wildcat Hills

On Aug. 19 at 6:35 p.m. Scottsbluff police officers investigated a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1200 block of 11th&nbsp;Avenue. 

At approximately 6:51 p.m. officers located the stolen vehicle traveling in the area of 7th&nbsp;Avenue and East Overland Drive. 

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle. 38-year-old Chad Kelley of Alliance failed to pull over and lead the officers on a vehicle pursuit.

Kelley drove around the Uptown Scottsbluff Mall and ran through business barricades in the K-Mart parking lot before traveling west towards the Scottsbluff High School. 

Kelley drove through the parking lot of the Scottsbluff High School and through another barricade. Scottsbluff police said the pursuit was called off at that time due to school activities taking place.

"The pursuit was reinitiated near Broadway and 23rd&nbsp;Street after the suspect drove through a stop sign," Scottsbluff Police Sergeant Tyler Fliam said. "The suspect abandoned the stolen vehicle in the 300 block of W 21st&nbsp;Street and ran on foot. Officers located the suspect hiding in a vacant apartment in the 1900 block of 3rd&nbsp;Avenue with the assistance of K-9 Duke and nearby citizens."

Kelley was arrested without incident for theft of motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, flight to avoid arrest, criminal mischief, obstructing an officer, and trespassing. 

Kelley also had three warrants out of Alliance for charges of burglary, theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Scottsbluff Police Department was assisted by the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office and the Gering Police Department.&nbsp;

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostOn Aug. 19 at 6:35 p.m. Scottsbluff police officers investigated a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1200 block of 11th&nbsp;Avenue. At approximately 6:51 p.m. officers located the stolen vehicle traveling in the area of 7th&nbsp;Avenue and East Overland Drive. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle. 38-year-old Chad Kelley of Alliance failed to pull over and lead the officers on a vehicle pursuit.Kelley drove around the Uptown Scottsbluff Mall and ran through business barricades in the K-Mart parking lot before traveling west towards the Scottsbluff High School. Kelley drove through the parking lot of the Scottsbluff High School and through another barricade. Scottsbluff police said the pursuit was called off at that time due to school activities taking place."The pursuit was reinitiated near Broadway and 23rd&nbsp;Street after the suspect drove through a stop sign," Scottsbluff Police Sergeant Tyler Fliam said. "The suspect abandoned the stolen vehicle in the 300 block of W 21st&nbsp;Street and ran on foot. Officers located the suspect hiding in a vacant apartment in the 1900 block of 3rd&nbsp;Avenue with the assistance of K-9 Duke and nearby citizens."Kelley was arrested without incident for theft of motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, flight to avoid arrest, criminal mischief, obstructing an officer, and trespassing. Kelley also had three warrants out of Alliance for charges of burglary, theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.Scottsbluff Police Department was assisted by the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office and the Gering Police Department.&nbsp;

Alliance man arrested in Scottsbluff following vehicle, foot pursuit 

By Office of Gov. Pete Ricketts:&nbsp;

We’re successfully growing Nebraska and creating jobs here in the Good Life.&nbsp; Nebraska had the nation’s lowest average unemployment rate in 2020 and 2021, and we do again so far in 2022.&nbsp; In fact, we currently have the lowest unemployment rate&nbsp;in state history&nbsp;at 1.9%.&nbsp; As of Sunday, August 14th, the State’s job website (<a href="https://neworks.nebraska.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx" target="_blank">NEworks.nebraska.gov</a>) listed 51,835 available openings.

This abundance of jobs benefits Nebraska’s families.&nbsp; Earlier this month, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released their annual Kids Count Data Book with information on child welfare in all 50 states.&nbsp; Nebraska ranked #1 for children’s economic wellbeing.&nbsp; That makes sense.&nbsp; When there are plenty of jobs available, parents can readily find work to take care of their kids.&nbsp;

While our state’s historically low unemployment rate is great for Nebraskans looking for their next career opportunity, it poses challenges for businesses and State agencies looking to hire great people.&nbsp; In this labor market, employers must be creative to recruit and retain the talent they need to grow.

We’ve been working since 2015 to create a talent pipeline to connect Nebraska’s graduates with the great-paying jobs being created here in the Good Life.&nbsp; We’re beginning our efforts as early as 7th&nbsp;grade with the Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI), continuing them with high school career academies, and then extending them to post-secondary education through our Career Scholarship program and Registered Apprenticeships.

I worked with the Legislature to launch DYTI in 2015.&nbsp; DYTI provides competitive grants to for-profit companies, who partner with area schools to design innovative learning experiences that inspire 7th&nbsp;and 8th&nbsp;graders to explore careers in manufacturing, information technology, and other high-growth industries.&nbsp; Middle school is the time when students begin to gravitate toward a course of study based on their experiences and relationships.&nbsp; Gaining exposure to great-paying, in-demand careers at this age greatly increases the likelihood that students will pursue them.&nbsp;

Since its inception, DYTI grants have reached 24,500 students across 66 Nebraska school districts. &nbsp;This month, we announced our newest DYTI grant recipients: MetalQuest in Hebron and 21st&nbsp;Century Equipment in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; &nbsp;These grants will bring DYTI to 3,500 additional students in 29 school districts.

This is MetalQuest’s second time receiving a DYTI grant.&nbsp; It partnered with Sandy Creek and Lawrence Nelson Public Schools on a DYTI program in 2016.&nbsp; Before the program, only 39% of students reported being interested in a career in manufacturing. &nbsp;After the program, around 75% expressed interest in a manufacturing career.&nbsp; Our results have also shown that students are more likely to enroll in math, science, and technical coursework as high school freshmen after having taken part in DYTI during middle school.&nbsp; For example, Gering Public Schools saw its freshman and sophomore engineering course enrollments increase by 25% in the 2021-2022 academic year, two years after Vistabeam partnered with the school on DYTI.

Career Academies / Registered Apprenticeships

CNH Industrial partners with Grand Island High School through the Career Pathways Institute.&nbsp; In 2017, CNH donated new fabrication equipment to the school for students to use in learning labs.&nbsp; The equipment is very similar to what CNH uses in its actual manufacturing process.&nbsp; Working with Grand Island High School, CNH also offers a Youth Registered Apprenticeship program for welders and industrial manufacturing technicians. &nbsp;Student apprentices earn course credit while gaining hands-on experience at CNH on the manufacturing floor.

In August 2021, CNH entered into a partnership with Central Community College to offer registered apprenticeships for students in welding technology and advanced manufacturing design technology. &nbsp;These students earn while they learn their trade, and simultaneously gain credit toward a degree. &nbsp;This helps them avoid taking out debt to pay for school.&nbsp; Across Nebraska, registered apprenticeship programs increased 15% in 2021. &nbsp;There are now over 3,900 apprentices in training.

In 2020, the Legislature funded my proposal to invest in Nebraska Career Scholarships for students at our community colleges, state colleges, and University system.&nbsp; Last year, we successfully expanded the Career Scholarship program to add private colleges to the program. &nbsp;This will bring the total number of career scholarships to at least 2,110 by 2023.&nbsp; These scholarships are equipping Nebraska’s young adults to take great jobs in high-demand fields such as engineering and manufacturing.&nbsp;

We’re also seeing innovative uses of these scholarships.&nbsp; Wayne State College and the City of Norfolk have partnered to use them as part of the Growing Together Career Scholars Program.&nbsp; Students selected for the program spend their first three years of college engaging with Norfolk business partners through site visits, job shadowing, and mentorships. &nbsp;In their senior year, students move to downtown Norfolk where they earn credit while working for a local business. &nbsp;The program is a great way to help students develop relationships within the community so they remain in Northeast Nebraska after graduation.&nbsp;

We’re seeing the fruits of our investments in workforce development.&nbsp; Nebraska has experienced record-high employment for 12 consecutive months.&nbsp; Manufacturing employment in Nebraska has reached its highest point in over 14 years.&nbsp; Our state also has the top labor force participation rate in the country at 70%.&nbsp; These are great signs that we’re equipping Nebraskans with the education and skills they need to have career success.&nbsp; Going forward, we’ll continue to prioritize innovative programs that help connect Nebraska’s youth with the great companies creating jobs across Nebraska.

If you have questions about the State’s workforce development initiatives, please contact me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or 402-471-2244.

By Office of Gov. Pete Ricketts:&nbsp;We’re successfully growing Nebraska and creating jobs here in the Good Life.&nbsp; Nebraska had the nation’s lowest average unemployment rate in 2020 and 2021, and we do again so far in 2022.&nbsp; In fact, we currently have the lowest unemployment rate&nbsp;in state history&nbsp;at 1.9%.&nbsp; As of Sunday, August 14th, the State’s job website (<a href="https://neworks.nebraska.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx" target="_blank">NEworks.nebraska.gov</a>) listed 51,835 available openings.This abundance of jobs benefits Nebraska’s families.&nbsp; Earlier this month, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released their annual Kids Count Data Book with information on child welfare in all 50 states.&nbsp; Nebraska ranked #1 for children’s economic wellbeing.&nbsp; That makes sense.&nbsp; When there are plenty of jobs available, parents can readily find work to take care of their kids.&nbsp;While our state’s historically low unemployment rate is great for Nebraskans looking for their next career opportunity, it poses challenges for businesses and State agencies looking to hire great people.&nbsp; In this labor market, employers must be creative to recruit and retain the talent they need to grow.We’ve been working since 2015 to create a talent pipeline to connect Nebraska’s graduates with the great-paying jobs being created here in the Good Life.&nbsp; We’re beginning our efforts as early as 7th&nbsp;grade with the Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI), continuing them with high school career academies, and then extending them to post-secondary education through our Career Scholarship program and Registered Apprenticeships.DYTII worked with the Legislature to launch DYTI in 2015.&nbsp; DYTI provides competitive grants to for-profit companies, who partner with area schools to design innovative learning experiences that inspire 7th&nbsp;and 8th&nbsp;graders to explore careers in manufacturing, information technology, and other high-growth industries.&nbsp; Middle school is the time when students begin to gravitate toward a course of study based on their experiences and relationships.&nbsp; Gaining exposure to great-paying, in-demand careers at this age greatly increases the likelihood that students will pursue them.&nbsp;Since its inception, DYTI grants have reached 24,500 students across 66 Nebraska school districts. &nbsp;This month, we announced our newest DYTI grant recipients: MetalQuest in Hebron and 21st&nbsp;Century Equipment in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; &nbsp;These grants will bring DYTI to 3,500 additional students in 29 school districts.This is MetalQuest’s second time receiving a DYTI grant.&nbsp; It partnered with Sandy Creek and Lawrence Nelson Public Schools on a DYTI program in 2016.&nbsp; Before the program, only 39% of students reported being interested in a career in manufacturing. &nbsp;After the program, around 75% expressed interest in a manufacturing career.&nbsp; Our results have also shown that students are more likely to enroll in math, science, and technical coursework as high school freshmen after having taken part in DYTI during middle school.&nbsp; For example, Gering Public Schools saw its freshman and sophomore engineering course enrollments increase by 25% in the 2021-2022 academic year, two years after Vistabeam partnered with the school on DYTI.Career Academies / Registered ApprenticeshipsCNH Industrial partners with Grand Island High School through the Career Pathways Institute.&nbsp; In 2017, CNH donated new fabrication equipment to the school for students to use in learning labs.&nbsp; The equipment is very similar to what CNH uses in its actual manufacturing process.&nbsp; Working with Grand Island High School, CNH also offers a Youth Registered Apprenticeship program for welders and industrial manufacturing technicians. &nbsp;Student apprentices earn course credit while gaining hands-on experience at CNH on the manufacturing floor.In August 2021, CNH entered into a partnership with Central Community College to offer registered apprenticeships for students in welding technology and advanced manufacturing design technology. &nbsp;These students earn while they learn their trade, and simultaneously gain credit toward a degree. &nbsp;This helps them avoid taking out debt to pay for school.&nbsp; Across Nebraska, registered apprenticeship programs increased 15% in 2021. &nbsp;There are now over 3,900 apprentices in training.Career ScholarshipsIn 2020, the Legislature funded my proposal to invest in Nebraska Career Scholarships for students at our community colleges, state colleges, and University system.&nbsp; Last year, we successfully expanded the Career Scholarship program to add private colleges to the program. &nbsp;This will bring the total number of career scholarships to at least 2,110 by 2023.&nbsp; These scholarships are equipping Nebraska’s young adults to take great jobs in high-demand fields such as engineering and manufacturing.&nbsp;We’re also seeing innovative uses of these scholarships.&nbsp; Wayne State College and the City of Norfolk have partnered to use them as part of the Growing Together Career Scholars Program.&nbsp; Students selected for the program spend their first three years of college engaging with Norfolk business partners through site visits, job shadowing, and mentorships. &nbsp;In their senior year, students move to downtown Norfolk where they earn credit while working for a local business. &nbsp;The program is a great way to help students develop relationships within the community so they remain in Northeast Nebraska after graduation.&nbsp;We’re seeing the fruits of our investments in workforce development.&nbsp; Nebraska has experienced record-high employment for 12 consecutive months.&nbsp; Manufacturing employment in Nebraska has reached its highest point in over 14 years.&nbsp; Our state also has the top labor force participation rate in the country at 70%.&nbsp; These are great signs that we’re equipping Nebraskans with the education and skills they need to have career success.&nbsp; Going forward, we’ll continue to prioritize innovative programs that help connect Nebraska’s youth with the great companies creating jobs across Nebraska.If you have questions about the State’s workforce development initiatives, please contact me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or 402-471-2244.

Gov. Ricketts: Growing Nebraska by developing our people

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s High Plains Herbarium digital collection is the largest of any Nebraska herbarium, according to Herbarium Director Steve Rolfsmeier. Data for more than 52,000 specimens are searchable online and more than half of the entries have images associated with them, according to Rolfsmeier. This is about 80 percent of the college’s flowering plants, ferns and conifer specimens.

The imaging station, purchased through a 2018 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, has been installed and is operating in the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) Herbarium. Bailey Steinke, a senior from Denver is the imaging technician for the project.

CSC is part of the Consortium of Northern Great Plains Herbaria portal, a member of a larger group of Symbiota portals that can be searched for data and images of specimens from hundreds of U.S. herbaria.

The original NSF grant will end this fall, but the college has committed to employing student workers to continue imaging and georeferencing.

“We have probably 10,000 specimens to go, but we continue to add specimens to the herbarium so digitizing will never really be complete,” Rolfsmeier said.

CSC’s bryophyte data, mosses and liverworts, are on the Consortium of North American Bryophyte Herbaria and Rolfsmeier has started digitizing the college’s lichen collection data on the Consortium of North American Lichen Herbaria.

Before the NSF project, the Herbarium staff had been adding an average of 1,000 specimens annually from Rolfsmeier’s collections, student collections, and gifts from other botanists and herbaria. In addition, they have a large backlog of 20 years of material collected by the founder of the Herbarium and Rolfsmeier’s predecessor Dr. Ron Weedon and others.

“This effort has increased the herbarium’s visibility tremendously. I’ve received a lot more requests for specimen images and leaf material, for DNA sequencing, than previously. We have the largest digital footprint by far of any Nebraska herbarium. It feels great to finally see Ron [Weedon’s] dream becoming reality,” Rolfsmeier said.

By TENA L. COOK, CSCCHADRON – Chadron State College’s High Plains Herbarium digital collection is the largest of any Nebraska herbarium, according to Herbarium Director Steve Rolfsmeier. Data for more than 52,000 specimens are searchable online and more than half of the entries have images associated with them, according to Rolfsmeier. This is about 80 percent of the college’s flowering plants, ferns and conifer specimens.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660937597811.jpeg" alt="Chadron State College is part of the Consortium of Northern Great Plains Herbaria which can be searched for data and images of specimens from hundreds of herbaria across the country. Bailey Steinke of Denver, Colo., images items in CSC's High Plains Herbarium collection Aug. 8, 2022, in the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning. Data for more than 52,000 CSC specimens is searchable online and more than half of the have images associated with them. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)" />
 <figcaption>Chadron State College is part of the Consortium of Northern Great Plains Herbaria which can be searched for data and images of specimens from hundreds of herbaria across the country. Bailey Steinke of Denver, Colo., images items in CSC's High Plains Herbarium collection Aug. 8, 2022, in the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning. Data for more than 52,000 CSC specimens is searchable online and more than half of the have images associated with them. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)</figcaption>
 </figure>The imaging station, purchased through a 2018 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, has been installed and is operating in the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) Herbarium. Bailey Steinke, a senior from Denver is the imaging technician for the project.CSC is part of the Consortium of Northern Great Plains Herbaria portal, a member of a larger group of Symbiota portals that can be searched for data and images of specimens from hundreds of U.S. herbaria.The original NSF grant will end this fall, but the college has committed to employing student workers to continue imaging and georeferencing.“We have probably 10,000 specimens to go, but we continue to add specimens to the herbarium so digitizing will never really be complete,” Rolfsmeier said.CSC’s bryophyte data, mosses and liverworts, are on the Consortium of North American Bryophyte Herbaria and Rolfsmeier has started digitizing the college’s lichen collection data on the Consortium of North American Lichen Herbaria.Before the NSF project, the Herbarium staff had been adding an average of 1,000 specimens annually from Rolfsmeier’s collections, student collections, and gifts from other botanists and herbaria. In addition, they have a large backlog of 20 years of material collected by the founder of the Herbarium and Rolfsmeier’s predecessor Dr. Ron Weedon and others.“This effort has increased the herbarium’s visibility tremendously. I’ve received a lot more requests for specimen images and leaf material, for DNA sequencing, than previously. We have the largest digital footprint by far of any Nebraska herbarium. It feels great to finally see Ron [Weedon’s] dream becoming reality,” Rolfsmeier said.

CSC High Plains Herbarium’s digital footprint reaches 52,000 entries

Box Butte County Fair small pet results:&nbsp; (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing)

Zoe Bunnell	Reptile	Purple	Reserve Champion

Box Butte County Fair small pet results:&nbsp; (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing)Ashley Carr	Mammal	Purple	Grand ChampionZoe Bunnell	Reptile	Purple	Reserve Champion

Box Butte Co. Fair small pet results

Box Butte County Fair rabbit results: (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing, Division Placing)

Jacen Buskirk	Jr. Rabbit Showmanship	Blue		

Josephine Jacobson	Jr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Jr. Showmanship	Reserve Champion

James Lanier	Jr. Rabbit Showmanship	Blue		

Wren Weare	Jr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Champion Jr. Showmanship	Grand Champion

Keith Buskirk	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Blue		

Ayla Foster	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Champion Int. Showmanship	

Eden Foster	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple		

Ruby Heckman	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Int. Showmanship	

Katrina Karell	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Blue		

Sierra Banks	Sr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Champion Sr. Showmanship	

Celia Buskirk	Sr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Sr. Showmanship	

Donna LeMunyan	Sr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple		

Ruby Heckman	Br. Fancy- Holland Lop	Blue		

Katrina Karell	Br. Fancy- Holland Lop	Purple		

Ayla Foster	Br. Fancy- Mini Rex	Purple	Rs. Best of Show Rabbit	

Callin Foster	Br. Fancy- Netherland Dwarf	Blue		

Josephine Jacobson	Br. Fancy- Polish	Purple		

Donna LeMunyan	Br. Fancy- Polish	Purple		

James Lanier	Br. Commercial-- Californian	Purple		

Celia Buskirk	Br. Commercial-- Giant Chinchilla	Blue		

Ruby Heckman	Br. Commercial-- Flemish Giant	Purple	Best of Show Rabbit	

Ruby Heckman	Br. Commercial-- Flemish Giant	Red		

Jacen Buskirk	Br. Commercial-- Satin	Purple		

James Lanier	Br. Commercial-- Satin	Blue		

James Lanier	Br. Commercial-- Satin	Purple		

Box Butte County Fair rabbit results: (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing, Division Placing)Jacen Buskirk	Jr. Rabbit Showmanship	Blue		Josephine Jacobson	Jr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Jr. Showmanship	Reserve ChampionJames Lanier	Jr. Rabbit Showmanship	Blue		Wren Weare	Jr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Champion Jr. Showmanship	Grand ChampionKeith Buskirk	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Blue		Ayla Foster	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Champion Int. Showmanship	Eden Foster	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple		Ruby Heckman	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Int. Showmanship	Katrina Karell	Int. Rabbit Showmanship	Blue		Sierra Banks	Sr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Champion Sr. Showmanship	Celia Buskirk	Sr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Sr. Showmanship	Donna LeMunyan	Sr. Rabbit Showmanship	Purple		Braden Connor	Br. Fancy- Dutch	Red		James Lanier	Br. Fancy- Harlequin	Red		Corley Connor	Br. Fancy- Havana	Purple		Ruby Heckman	Br. Fancy- Holland Lop	Blue		Katrina Karell	Br. Fancy- Holland Lop	Purple		Sierra Banks	Br. Fancy- Mini Rex	Blue		Ayla Foster	Br. Fancy- Mini Rex	Purple	Rs. Best of Show Rabbit	Callin Foster	Br. Fancy- Netherland Dwarf	Blue		Keith Buskirk	Br. Fancy- Polish	Purple		Ayla Foster	Br. Fancy- Polish	Blue		Eden Foster	Br. Fancy- Polish	Blue		Josephine Jacobson	Br. Fancy- Polish	Purple		Donna LeMunyan	Br. Fancy- Polish	Purple		Callin Foster	Br. Fancy- Tan	Blue		Eden Foster	Br. Fancy- Tan	Purple		James Lanier	Br. Commercial-- Californian	Purple		Celia Buskirk	Br. Commercial-- Giant Chinchilla	Blue		Ruby Heckman	Br. Commercial-- Flemish Giant	Purple	Best of Show Rabbit	Ruby Heckman	Br. Commercial-- Flemish Giant	Red		Jacen Buskirk	Br. Commercial-- Satin	Purple		James Lanier	Br. Commercial-- Satin	Blue		James Lanier	Br. Commercial-- Satin	Purple

Box Butte Co. Fair rabbit results

By Alliance Police Department, City of Alliance

As part of the Alliance School District’s and the Alliance Police Department’s commitment to students’ safety and mental health, beginning&nbsp; August 18th we are launching an anonymous reporting program, which will allow students and parents to make anonymous reports about concerns of safety or student wellness. This anonymous reporting system is not just for students but is also for school staff, parents, and guardians. For more information visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.safe2helpne.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Q8fNjNNpgwVKRSGvnuI74tFJKY1J5DN6TgDLyvfQhJnIl6xiugPNaH1w&amp;h=AT1Pa4nIygkabGNAstZvEbemTwZeCQhLqaz5OQhSgeyUMyRV2Rm8ioQeyb9Y6K-LXO3jYRv9rB8BBTziiCqUEMj938Q9Q6ymQON2Ihr77BQI6Y9HOVZ6Y7NfEvg3H8ktbImXCwBgjwSmFDj4&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0xW91fKa1t5atwMMQePdAwxbmsoImdF5m8dyUYt8SujSB0EntAGHx47liQFppE2WSd583VTvWg5nMb5BabT6Uqlz-zG6nvJ-dczYzTKQ-xYe-WFhDzYJg6cA1EnxR4WvTNV4JruYEebhX7MxQ676MNpm1BHHsqUAhVeUrorYzpKRXUmePs5J3qlqHOXfbBmfLF-aJJ" target="_blank">https://www.safe2helpne.org/</a>#!Download the app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Alliance police, APS launch anonymous reporting program 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The head of the nation's largest railroad union says&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-strikes-a83dffef79d38e36dc25588b19bf54b4">the report</a>&nbsp;designed to help resolve stalled contract talks with freight railroads doesn't do enough to address concerns about working conditions, even though it suggests 24% raises.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-norfolk-government-and-politics-eeedec386f2acba5d63181436ca03f3f">railroads indicated</a>&nbsp;earlier this week that they were ready to hammer out a deal based on the recommendations of the Presidential Emergency Board that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-transportation-strikes-ba718974eb14fcd615d606bfcdffb3d2">Joe Biden appointed</a>&nbsp;last month. But Thursday's first comments from union leadership suggest that the 115,000 workers they represent may not be ready to sign off.

Both sides have 30 days to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-business-government-and-politics-e579d80010954632d5da3977c02de90c">negotiate a contract</a>&nbsp;before federal law would allow a strike or lockout to happen. But if both sides do get to mid September without an agreement, Congress is likely to intervene and impose terms to avert a strike.

The recommendations of the advisory were a “vast improvement” over the railroads’ previous proposals, said Jeremy Ferguson, president of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union that represents conductors. But, he added, “the recommendations do not go far enough to provide our members with the quality of life that they have earned, and that both they and their families deserve.”

The other 11 unions involved in the contract talks haven't yet commented on the details. Ferguson's comments echo some of the concerns individual railroad workers have been posting online since the report was released Tuesday.

Workers want the railroads to ease some of their restrictive&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-lawsuits-5123fda3d039543700b23d939e0bdda2">attendance policies</a>&nbsp;that they say keep them on call and make it hard to take any days off. The unions also say that the always difficult railroad work has become significantly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-aab7d3084a8d17d8d721d2cb750be323">more demanding</a>&nbsp;in recent years after major freight railroads eliminated nearly one third of their jobs.

The railroads maintain that they don't need as many employees and locomotives as they used to because they overhauled their operations to run fewer, longer trains.

Ferguson said the recommendations from the panel of arbitrators don't do much to resolve the divide between railroad investors and executives who have benefitted from the recent record profits, and the workers who keep the trains running 24-7 and toiled throughout the pandemic.

The arbitrators said most of the unions' concerns about working conditions should be resolved through arbitration, which can drag on for years, instead of through the contract negotiations. The contract talks themselves have been going on for more than two years already.

The group that negotiates on behalf of the major railroads, the National Carriers Conference Committee, said the recommended deal would deliver the biggest raises in decades and push average railroad salaries up to $110,000 a year by the end of the five-year deal.

In addition to the raises, which are bigger than the 17% ones railroads were offering but not as generous as the 31% raises the unions sought, the recommended deal would include five $1,000 bonuses and one additional paid leave day a year.

Another key sticking point in the negotiations has been the railroads' proposal to cut train crews from two people down to one. The unions firmly oppose that move not just to protect jobs but also because they say they are concerned about safety.

Federal regulators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/588d6f7829c4836b9d2feff5c21a5097">proposed a rule</a>&nbsp;last month that will require two-person crews in most instances, but railroads have continued pressing for the change because they say a new automatic braking system that can stop trains in certain circumstances makes having a second person in the cab unnecessary.

By Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The head of the nation's largest railroad union says&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-strikes-a83dffef79d38e36dc25588b19bf54b4">the report</a>&nbsp;designed to help resolve stalled contract talks with freight railroads doesn't do enough to address concerns about working conditions, even though it suggests 24% raises.The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-norfolk-government-and-politics-eeedec386f2acba5d63181436ca03f3f">railroads indicated</a>&nbsp;earlier this week that they were ready to hammer out a deal based on the recommendations of the Presidential Emergency Board that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-transportation-strikes-ba718974eb14fcd615d606bfcdffb3d2">Joe Biden appointed</a>&nbsp;last month. But Thursday's first comments from union leadership suggest that the 115,000 workers they represent may not be ready to sign off.Both sides have 30 days to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-business-government-and-politics-e579d80010954632d5da3977c02de90c">negotiate a contract</a>&nbsp;before federal law would allow a strike or lockout to happen. But if both sides do get to mid September without an agreement, Congress is likely to intervene and impose terms to avert a strike.The recommendations of the advisory were a “vast improvement” over the railroads’ previous proposals, said Jeremy Ferguson, president of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union that represents conductors. But, he added, “the recommendations do not go far enough to provide our members with the quality of life that they have earned, and that both they and their families deserve.”The other 11 unions involved in the contract talks haven't yet commented on the details. Ferguson's comments echo some of the concerns individual railroad workers have been posting online since the report was released Tuesday.Workers want the railroads to ease some of their restrictive&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-lawsuits-5123fda3d039543700b23d939e0bdda2">attendance policies</a>&nbsp;that they say keep them on call and make it hard to take any days off. The unions also say that the always difficult railroad work has become significantly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-aab7d3084a8d17d8d721d2cb750be323">more demanding</a>&nbsp;in recent years after major freight railroads eliminated nearly one third of their jobs.The railroads maintain that they don't need as many employees and locomotives as they used to because they overhauled their operations to run fewer, longer trains.Ferguson said the recommendations from the panel of arbitrators don't do much to resolve the divide between railroad investors and executives who have benefitted from the recent record profits, and the workers who keep the trains running 24-7 and toiled throughout the pandemic.The arbitrators said most of the unions' concerns about working conditions should be resolved through arbitration, which can drag on for years, instead of through the contract negotiations. The contract talks themselves have been going on for more than two years already.The group that negotiates on behalf of the major railroads, the National Carriers Conference Committee, said the recommended deal would deliver the biggest raises in decades and push average railroad salaries up to $110,000 a year by the end of the five-year deal.In addition to the raises, which are bigger than the 17% ones railroads were offering but not as generous as the 31% raises the unions sought, the recommended deal would include five $1,000 bonuses and one additional paid leave day a year.Another key sticking point in the negotiations has been the railroads' proposal to cut train crews from two people down to one. The unions firmly oppose that move not just to protect jobs but also because they say they are concerned about safety.Federal regulators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/588d6f7829c4836b9d2feff5c21a5097">proposed a rule</a>&nbsp;last month that will require two-person crews in most instances, but railroads have continued pressing for the change because they say a new automatic braking system that can stop trains in certain circumstances makes having a second person in the cab unnecessary.

Rail union: Plan for contract deal doesn't address concerns

By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission&nbsp;

Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s state parks. During September, a variety of events are planned for those interested in history, conservation, nature and just having a good time. Here are several examples:

Chadron State Park hosting BioBlitz Sept. 9-10

Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as they discover the biodiversity of the Chadron State Park during the Sept. 9-10 BioBlitz.

A BioBlitz is a 24-hour inventory of all species in a specific area. This free event is designed for the entire family. A vehicle park entry permit is required.

Find the tentative schedule and required registration form in the events listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTcuNjIzODU5NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NhbGVuZGFyLm91dGRvb3JuZWJyYXNrYS5nb3YvIn0.eAwRgVzqUX7s0BS-V6fQfDSsu2DFScu89of3VjWXCis/s/497221906/br/142696102961-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov.</a>

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson is Sept. 3-4

Visit Fort Atkinson State Historical Park for Living History Weekend on Sept. 3-4 and see reenactors portray life in an 1820s military fort.

Activities take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. They include military activity, mountain man camp, laundresses, blacksmithing, tin smithing, spinning/weaving, coopering and more.

Visit the calendar event entry at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTcuNjIzODU5NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.YEWha1T-e2ILdRSnJG-tvKbUmb6APEK87mzSHDth4y0/s/497221906/br/142696102961-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for the full schedule.

A valid Nebraska park entry permit is required. A per person fee is required at the Harold W. Andersen Visitor Center of $2 per adult and $1 per child. For more information, contact the park at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or 402-468-5611.

Enders Reservoir BioBlitz set for Sept. 3-4

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area will host a BioBlitz on Sept. 3-4 for people of all ages.

Participants will help set bat nets and reptile, amphibian and mammal traps on Sept. 3. The next day, they will learn more about the animals captured and released.

Biologists will search for wildlife like frogs, snakes, fish, aquatic invasive species, birds, bats and other small mammals. Find the complete schedule in the events listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTcuNjIzODU5NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NhbGVuZGFyLm91dGRvb3JuZWJyYXNrYS5nb3YvIn0.L_0dKSwWNP-F3PB0Ijf2MyoLmgQ95lGpLCG5tIjU1tg/s/497221906/br/142696102961-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov.</a>

The event is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required. They can be purchased at the park the day of the event or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTcuNjIzODU5NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL291dGRvb3JuZWJyYXNrYS5nb3YvIn0.3mf23qUmWWS10ZexEQ2ORS4zExLS6d3e5bH26ERoLO8/s/497221906/br/142696102961-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.org</a>.

Merritt Reservoir SRA to host Full Harvest Moon Hike

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area will host the Full Harvest Moon Hike on Sept. 10.

Explore the seasonal changes tied to this moon on a guided hike from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Be prepared for a half-mile hike over uneven terrain. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a flashlight and bug spray. Meet at the Snake River Shelter.

This program is free but a vehicle park entry permit is required.

Mahoney State Park to host Nebraska Star Party on Sept. 16

Come to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Sept. 16 for stargazing fun at the Nebraska Star Party.

Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack so the public can get a glimpse of night sky spectaculars from 9-11:30 p.m. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring camp chairs or blankets.

The event is free but a vehicle park entry permit is required.

Table Creek Rendezvous returns to Arbor Lodge

Enjoy living history as the annual Table Creek Rendezvous comes to the&nbsp;Arbor Lodge&nbsp;State Historical Park grounds Sept. 24-25 for a Mountain Man era encampment.

Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric dyes and printing, seed beadwork, rigid heddle weaving, leather crafting, Dutch oven cooking, fire building, skins and skulls, and more.

Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 for ages 3-12. Demonstration hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Niobrara State Park to host Buffalo Cookout and program

Niobrara State Park will host a Buffalo Cookout with a Humanities Nebraska Program on Sept. 3.

The event is at the Buffalo Cookout Pavilion, with the meal at 6 p.m. and the program, “Bad Man in a Better Place: Jesse James in Nebraska,” following.

Reservations must be made by noon Sept. 3. The prices are $15 for age 13 and older and $12 for 12 and younger. Call 402-857-3373 for reservations.

2nd&nbsp;annual&nbsp;Ash Hollow Rendezvous scheduled Sept. 9-11

The 2nd Annual Ash Hollow Rendezvous will be Sept. 9-11 at Ash Hollow State Historical Park.

The public may participate but must be in pre-1840-period clothing and have pre-1840-styled knives, long bows or tomahawks. They also may walk through the encampment to see demonstrations on wooden utensil making, Dutch oven cooking, trap setting, teepee erection and take down, character portrayal, leather working and beading.

There will be competitions such as a black powder shoot and hawk n’ knife (tomahawk and knife throwing) and archery.

Admission is free with a vehicle park entry permit. For more information, or to become a participant, call 308-778-7708.

By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission&nbsp;Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s state parks. During September, a variety of events are planned for those interested in history, conservation, nature and just having a good time. Here are several examples:Chadron State Park hosting BioBlitz Sept. 9-10Join natural resource experts and community volunteers as they discover the biodiversity of the Chadron State Park during the Sept. 9-10 BioBlitz.A BioBlitz is a 24-hour inventory of all species in a specific area. This free event is designed for the entire family. A vehicle park entry permit is required.Find the tentative schedule and required registration form in the events listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTcuNjIzODU5NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NhbGVuZGFyLm91dGRvb3JuZWJyYXNrYS5nb3YvIn0.eAwRgVzqUX7s0BS-V6fQfDSsu2DFScu89of3VjWXCis/s/497221906/br/142696102961-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov.</a>Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson is Sept. 3-4Visit Fort Atkinson State Historical Park for Living History Weekend on Sept. 3-4 and see reenactors portray life in an 1820s military fort.Activities take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. They include military activity, mountain man camp, laundresses, blacksmithing, tin smithing, spinning/weaving, coopering and more.Visit the calendar event entry at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTcuNjIzODU5NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.YEWha1T-e2ILdRSnJG-tvKbUmb6APEK87mzSHDth4y0/s/497221906/br/142696102961-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for the full schedule.A valid Nebraska park entry permit is required. A per person fee is required at the Harold W. Andersen Visitor Center of $2 per adult and $1 per child. For more information, contact the park at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">ngpc.fort.atkinson@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or 402-468-5611.Enders Reservoir BioBlitz set for Sept. 3-4Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area will host a BioBlitz on Sept. 3-4 for people of all ages.Participants will help set bat nets and reptile, amphibian and mammal traps on Sept. 3. The next day, they will learn more about the animals captured and released.Biologists will search for wildlife like frogs, snakes, fish, aquatic invasive species, birds, bats and other small mammals. Find the complete schedule in the events listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTcuNjIzODU5NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NhbGVuZGFyLm91dGRvb3JuZWJyYXNrYS5nb3YvIn0.L_0dKSwWNP-F3PB0Ijf2MyoLmgQ95lGpLCG5tIjU1tg/s/497221906/br/142696102961-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov.</a>The event is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required. They can be purchased at the park the day of the event or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MTcuNjIzODU5NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL291dGRvb3JuZWJyYXNrYS5nb3YvIn0.3mf23qUmWWS10ZexEQ2ORS4zExLS6d3e5bH26ERoLO8/s/497221906/br/142696102961-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.org</a>.Merritt Reservoir SRA to host Full Harvest Moon HikeMerritt Reservoir State Recreation Area will host the Full Harvest Moon Hike on Sept. 10.Explore the seasonal changes tied to this moon on a guided hike from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Be prepared for a half-mile hike over uneven terrain. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a flashlight and bug spray. Meet at the Snake River Shelter.This program is free but a vehicle park entry permit is required.Mahoney State Park to host Nebraska Star Party on Sept. 16Come to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Sept. 16 for stargazing fun at the Nebraska Star Party.Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack so the public can get a glimpse of night sky spectaculars from 9-11:30 p.m. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring camp chairs or blankets.The event is free but a vehicle park entry permit is required.Table Creek Rendezvous returns to Arbor LodgeEnjoy living history as the annual Table Creek Rendezvous comes to the&nbsp;Arbor Lodge&nbsp;State Historical Park grounds Sept. 24-25 for a Mountain Man era encampment.Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric dyes and printing, seed beadwork, rigid heddle weaving, leather crafting, Dutch oven cooking, fire building, skins and skulls, and more.Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 for ages 3-12. Demonstration hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Niobrara State Park to host Buffalo Cookout and programNiobrara State Park will host a Buffalo Cookout with a Humanities Nebraska Program on Sept. 3.The event is at the Buffalo Cookout Pavilion, with the meal at 6 p.m. and the program, “Bad Man in a Better Place: Jesse James in Nebraska,” following.Reservations must be made by noon Sept. 3. The prices are $15 for age 13 and older and $12 for 12 and younger. Call 402-857-3373 for reservations.A vehicle park entry permit is required.2nd&nbsp;annual&nbsp;Ash Hollow Rendezvous scheduled Sept. 9-11The 2nd Annual Ash Hollow Rendezvous will be Sept. 9-11 at Ash Hollow State Historical Park.The public may participate but must be in pre-1840-period clothing and have pre-1840-styled knives, long bows or tomahawks. They also may walk through the encampment to see demonstrations on wooden utensil making, Dutch oven cooking, trap setting, teepee erection and take down, character portrayal, leather working and beading.There will be competitions such as a black powder shoot and hawk n’ knife (tomahawk and knife throwing) and archery.Admission is free with a vehicle park entry permit. For more information, or to become a participant, call 308-778-7708.

Explore Game and Parks events in Sept. including Chadron State Park

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Federal health officials confirmed Friday that a Nebraska child died from a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a river near Omaha.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the presence of the naegleria fowleri amoeba in the child, according to the Douglas County Department of Health in Omaha.

Health officials believe the child became infected while swimming Sunday in the Elkhorn River, a few miles west of Omaha. Authorities have not released the child's name.

People are usually infected when water containing the amoeba enters the body through the nose while swimming in or diving into lakes and rivers. Other sources have been documented, including tainted tap water in a Houston-area city in 2020.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-health-nebraska-missouri-omaha-13fd392ffcda760e3dbabeaf66da12e6">It is the second death in the Midwest</a>&nbsp;this summer from primary amebic meningoencephalitis, an infection caused by the amoeba that has proved fatal in 97% of reported cases.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakes-iowa-kansas-city-missouri-1571504deedeaca56c0418e460a94a19">A Missouri resident died</a>&nbsp;of the infection in July after swimming at Lake of Three Fires in southwestern Iowa, health officials have said.

Symptoms of the infection include fever, headache, nausea or vomiting, progressing to a stiff neck, loss of balance, hallucinations and seizures.

The CDC says naegleria fowleri infections are rare, with about three cases in the United States every year. There were 154 cases reported between 1962 and 2021 in the U.S., with only four survivors. Only about 430 cases have ever been documented globally.

In the U.S., infections from the amoeba typically occur in southern states because the amoeba thrives in waters that are warmer than 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius). But infections have migrated north in recent years, including two cases in Minnesota since 2010.

By Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Federal health officials confirmed Friday that a Nebraska child died from a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a river near Omaha.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the presence of the naegleria fowleri amoeba in the child, according to the Douglas County Department of Health in Omaha.Health officials believe the child became infected while swimming Sunday in the Elkhorn River, a few miles west of Omaha. Authorities have not released the child's name.People are usually infected when water containing the amoeba enters the body through the nose while swimming in or diving into lakes and rivers. Other sources have been documented, including tainted tap water in a Houston-area city in 2020.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-health-nebraska-missouri-omaha-13fd392ffcda760e3dbabeaf66da12e6">It is the second death in the Midwest</a>&nbsp;this summer from primary amebic meningoencephalitis, an infection caused by the amoeba that has proved fatal in 97% of reported cases.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakes-iowa-kansas-city-missouri-1571504deedeaca56c0418e460a94a19">A Missouri resident died</a>&nbsp;of the infection in July after swimming at Lake of Three Fires in southwestern Iowa, health officials have said.Symptoms of the infection include fever, headache, nausea or vomiting, progressing to a stiff neck, loss of balance, hallucinations and seizures.The CDC says naegleria fowleri infections are rare, with about three cases in the United States every year. There were 154 cases reported between 1962 and 2021 in the U.S., with only four survivors. Only about 430 cases have ever been documented globally.In the U.S., infections from the amoeba typically occur in southern states because the amoeba thrives in waters that are warmer than 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius). But infections have migrated north in recent years, including two cases in Minnesota since 2010.

CDC confirms Nebraska child died of brain-eating amoeba

The Elkhorn and Grand Neighborhoods are having a neighborhood meeting together on August 20th at 5PM in the Knight Museum.

Meet your Neighborhood Beat Officers, voice concerns, and learn how you can help the department and your community.&nbsp;

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Alliance police to hold Elkhorn, Grand Neighborhoods meeting 

Today we return you to the Aug. 16 Alliance City Council meeting. A proclaim was made for "Box Butte Bad Boys Day". The council approved an ordinance for an additional 1% for budgeted restricted funds. This does not increase the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. The council approved the redevelopment plan for Alliance Heartland Flats Mall and Apartments Project, HVAC bid award for Alliance Learning Center and more.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Alliance City Council meeting, Aug. 16" allowtransparency="true" height="300" 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=5ff3k-12a2438-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=2&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=5&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Today we return you to the Aug. 16 Alliance City Council meeting. A proclaim was made for "Box Butte Bad Boys Day". The council approved an ordinance for an additional 1% for budgeted restricted funds. This does not increase the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. The council approved the redevelopment plan for Alliance Heartland Flats Mall and Apartments Project, HVAC bid award for Alliance Learning Center and more.&nbsp;

Post Podcast: Alliance City Council meeting, Aug. 16

Box Butte County Fair poultry results:&nbsp; (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing)

Corley Connor	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Champion Jr. Showmanship

Silas Daugherty	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	

Callin Foster	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	

Bristyl Helms	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Rs Champion Jr Showmanship

Kade Johnston	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	

Tripp Moseman	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	

Hannah Chatterton	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	

Jonas Daugherty	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	

Eden Foster	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	

Emily Johnston	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Champion Int. Showmanship

Katrina Karell	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Int. Showmanship

Fletcher Moseman	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	

Zoe Bunnell	Sr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Champion Sr. Showmanship

Mekayla Chatterton	Sr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Sr. Showmanship

Box Butte County Fair poultry results:&nbsp; (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing)Corley Connor	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Champion Jr. ShowmanshipSilas Daugherty	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	Callin Foster	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	Bristyl Helms	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Rs Champion Jr ShowmanshipKade Johnston	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Tripp Moseman	Jr. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	Hannah Chatterton	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	Jonas Daugherty	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Blue	Eden Foster	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Emily Johnston	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Champion Int. ShowmanshipKatrina Karell	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Int. ShowmanshipFletcher Moseman	Int. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Zoe Bunnell	Sr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Champion Sr. ShowmanshipMekayla Chatterton	Sr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Rs. Champion Sr. ShowmanshipKeyra Klein	Sr. Poultry Showmanship	Purple	Hannah Chatterton	Standard-- American	Blue	Mekayla Chatterton	Standard-- American	Blue	Corley Connor	Standard-- American	Blue	Corley Connor	Standard-- American	Purple	Ayla Foster	Standard-- American	Purple	Ayla Foster	Standard-- American	Blue	Callin Foster	Standard-- American	Purple	Callin Foster	Standard-- American	Purple	Eden Foster	Standard-- American	Blue	Kade Johnston	Standard-- American	Purple	Katrina Karell	Standard-- American	Purple	Top American PoultryKeyra Klein	Standard-- American	Purple	Rs. Top Asiatic PoultryAyla Foster	Standard- Asiatic	Blue	Eden Foster	Standard- Asiatic	Purple	Carly Harwood	Standard- Asiatic	Blue	Emily Johnston	Standard- Asiatic	Purple	Best in Show PoultryJames Lanier	Standard- Asiatic	Red	Zoe Bunnell	Standard-- English	Blue	Braden Connor	Standard-- English	Purple	Corley Connor	Standard-- English	Red	Jonas Daugherty	Standard-- English	Blue	Silas Daugherty	Standard-- English	Purple	Ayla Foster	Standard-- English	Purple	Rs. Top American PoultryCallin Foster	Standard-- English	Blue	Eden Foster	Standard-- English	Blue	Emily Johnston	Standard-- English	Purple	Emily Johnston	Standard-- English	Purple	Kade Johnston	Standard-- English	Blue	Kade Johnston	Standard-- English	Blue	Katrina Karell	Standard-- English	Red	Keyra Klein	Standard-- English	Blue	Keyra Klein	Standard-- English	Purple	Top English PoultryFletcher Moseman	Standard-- English	Red	Tripp Moseman	Standard-- English	Purple	Zoe Bunnell	Standard-- Mediterranean	Blue	Fletcher Moseman	Standard-- Mediterranean	Purple	Top Mediterranean PoultryZoe Bunnell	Standard-- Continental	Purple	Hannah Chatterton	Standard-- Continental	Blue	Mekayla Chatterton	Standard-- Continental	Blue	Braden Connor	Standard-- Continental	Blue	Callin Foster	Standard-- Continental	Purple	Kade Johnston	Standard-- Continental	Blue	Katrina Karell	Standard-- Continental	Blue	Keyra Klein	Standard-- Continental	Purple	Top Continental PoultryFletcher Moseman	Standard-- Continental	Purple	Fletcher Moseman	Standard-- Continental	Blue	Tripp Moseman	Standard-- Continental	Blue	Ayla Foster	Standard-- Other	Purple	Callin Foster	Standard-- Other	Blue	Eden Foster	Standard-- Other	Blue	Bristyl Helms	Standard-- Other	Purple	Bristyl Helms	Standard-- Other	Blue	Emily Johnston	Standard-- Other	Purple	Top Other PoultryKatrina Karell	Standard-- Other	Purple	Fletcher Moseman	Standard-- Other	Blue	Tripp Moseman	Standard-- Other	Blue	Kade Johnston	Bantam-- Game Class	Blue	Eden Foster	Bantam-- Single Comb Clean Legged	Blue	Callin Foster	Bantam-- Rose Comb Clean Legged	Purple	Top Clean Legged BantamBraden Connor	Bantam-- Feather Legged	Purple	Reserve Best in Show PoultryCorley Connor	Bantam-- Feather Legged	Purple	Keyra Klein	Bantam-- Feather Legged	Blue	Corley Connor	Duck-- Medium Weight	Blue	Emily Johnston	Duck-- Medium Weight	Blue	Emily Johnston	Duck-- Medium Weight	Purple	Top DuckJames Lanier	Duck-- Medium Weight	Purple	Braden Connor	Duck-- Light Weight	Purple	Keyra Klein	Duck-- Bantam	Purple	James Lanier	Goose-- Heavy Weight	Blue	James Lanier	Goose-- Heavy Weight	Blue	James Lanier	Turkey	Purple	Zoe Bunnell	One (1) Dozen Brown Eggs	Blue	Braden Connor	One (1) Dozen Brown Eggs	Purple	Emily Johnston	One (1) Dozen Brown Eggs	Purple	Keyra Klein	One (1) Dozen Brown Eggs	Purple	Kade Johnston	One (1) Dozen Other Colored Eggs	Blue

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