On Sept. 24 at approximately 5:40 p.m. the Scottsbluff Police and Fire Departments responded to East 20th Street and 10th Avenue when a vehicle struck a power pole, rolled and was allegedly on fire.

53-year-old Martin Grumbles was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on 20th Street when he collided with a utility pole.&nbsp;

Authorities found the Tahoe on its side with Grumbles still inside.

Grumbles was removed from the vehicle, appeared to have sustained minor injuries and was&nbsp;transported to Regional West Medical Center by Valley Ambulance.

&nbsp; "The power lines were live and sparking," Scottsbluff&nbsp;Patrol Sergeant&nbsp;Krisa Brass said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Nebraska Public Power District set up a perimeter with caution tape.&nbsp;

Nearly&nbsp;half of Scottsbluff was without power until the pole and downed lines were secured.&nbsp;

&nbsp;"A medical condition was determined to be the cause of the incident," Brass said. "Grumbles was treated at Regional West Medical Center and has since been released."

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostOn Sept. 24 at approximately 5:40 p.m. the Scottsbluff Police and Fire Departments responded to East 20th Street and 10th Avenue when a vehicle struck a power pole, rolled and was allegedly on fire.53-year-old Martin Grumbles was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on 20th Street when he collided with a utility pole.&nbsp;Authorities found the Tahoe on its side with Grumbles still inside.Grumbles was removed from the vehicle, appeared to have sustained minor injuries and was&nbsp;transported to Regional West Medical Center by Valley Ambulance.&nbsp; "The power lines were live and sparking," Scottsbluff&nbsp;Patrol Sergeant&nbsp;Krisa Brass said.&nbsp; &nbsp;Nebraska Public Power District set up a perimeter with caution tape.&nbsp;Nearly&nbsp;half of Scottsbluff was without power until the pole and downed lines were secured.&nbsp;&nbsp;"A medical condition was determined to be the cause of the incident," Brass said. "Grumbles was treated at Regional West Medical Center and has since been released."

1 transported to hospital after colliding with Scottsbluff power pole 

P202200840 02:12 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers responded to the 400 block of east 4th St. referencing a breaking and entering in progress. One male was transported to the Police Department and charged with criminal mischief. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200841 05:25 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Report of a male who beat another male to the point of serious bodily injury. Victim was driven to the hospital and is currently being seen for his injuries. The suspect has been arrested and placed into the Box Butte County Jail with a charge of 1st Degree Assault. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200841 05:25 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Report of a male who beat another male to the point of serious bodily injury. Victim was driven to the hospital and is currently being seen for his injuries. The suspect has been arrested and placed into the Box Butte County Jail with a charge of 1st Degree Assault. Open - Under Investigation

P202200843 11:33 JUV : JUVENILE officers executed a search warrant at the 1100 block of Hudson Avenue/ Closed - Unfounded

P202200843 11:33 JUV : JUVENILE officers executed a search warrant at the 1100 block of Hudson Avenue/ Closed - Resolved

P202200842 12:11 TRAFFIC STOP : 3RD AND GRAND AVENUE/ VEHICLE STOPPED FOR NO PLATES/ VEHICLE CONFIRMED UNREGISTERED/ OPERATOR HAD PREVIOUS WARNINGS REGARDING UNREGISTERED VEHICLE/&nbsp;VEHICLE TOWED/ CITATION ISSUED Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200845 18:43 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY1400 block Buchfinck Ave. for a report of a hit and run. Case is under investigation. Open - Under Investigation

P202200846 20:26 DISTURBANCE : Report of a 64 year old male exposing his genitals to a group of juvenile males. This male was placed under arrest and transported to the Box Butte County Jail Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200851 10:24 FOUND : FOUND An electronic watch was turned into the Alliance Police Department/ The watch was deemed found property/ The watch was stored in the evidence vault/ case is inactive pending locating the owner Inactive - Case Suspended

P202200849 10:38 DEATH : UNATTENDED 1500 W. 3RD ST./ UNATTENDED DEATH LOCATED BY PEDESTRIAN/ INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY/ Open - Under Investigation

P202200849 10:38 DEATH : UNATTENDED 1500 W. 3RD ST./ UNATTENDED DEATH LOCATED BY PEDESTRIAN/ INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY/ Closed - Resolved

P202200847 12:47 SRO : SRO SRO / HS / Vape pen located on two students / Citations issued Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200848 13:06 THEFT : THEFT Officers received a call about a theft that occurred on the 1000 block of Flack Ave/ Investigation is ongoing Open - Under Investigation

P202200850 14:54 INTAKE : INTAKE INTAKE/ ADULT INCAPABLE OF PROVIDING SUFFICIENT SELF CARE/ UNDER INVESTIGATION Informational

P202200850 14:54 INTAKE : INTAKE INTAKE/ ADULT INCAPABLE OF PROVIDING SUFFICIENT SELF CARE/ UNDER INVESTIGATION Closed - Resolved

P202200852 17:29 INTAKE : INTAKE Closed - Resolved

P202200853 12:12 SRO : SRO SRO / HS / Safe2Help tip that a student had a pocket knife / Student located / Search conducted / Knife located / Student handled within discipline matrix Closed - Resolved

P202200857 16:23 INV : Criminal Report of a hit and run that occurred in the 100 block of east 3rd Street // A suspect was identified and later cited for leaving the scene of an accident Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200857 16:23 INV : Criminal Report of a hit and run that occurred in the 100 block of east 3rd Street // A suspect was identified and later cited for leaving the scene of an accident Open - Under Investigation

P202200854 17:44 10-45 : MVA INJURY An ATV ridden by one male crashed in the 2700 Block of Laramie Drive. The male was seen by AVFD personnel and refused to go to BBGH for further treatment. Officers rode the ATV to owners residence only being a few blocks away. Closed - Resolved

P202200854 17:44 10-45 : MVA INJURY An ATV ridden by one male crashed in the 2700 Block of Laramie Drive. The male was seen by AVFD personnel and refused to go to BBGH for further treatment. Officers rode the ATV to owners residence only being a few blocks away. Open - Under Investigation

P202200856 20:06 TRAFFIC STOP : Officer's responded to a complaint on a reckless driver near 18th Street and Box Butte Avenue on 09/20/2022. APD officer observed a red pick up truck speeding away from the area and running a stop sign. The driver was issued a citation. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200855 22:28 INTAKE : INTAKE Closed - Unfounded

P202200859 09:43 SRO : SRO SRO / HS / Juvenile left ISS without permission / Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200858 12:49 INTAKE : INTAKE APD received an intake from adult protected services // A follow up was conducted // Allegations were unfounded // Case closed Closed - Unfounded

P202200858 12:49 INTAKE : INTAKE APD received an intake from adult protected services // A follow up was conducted // Allegations were unfounded // Case closed Closed - Resolved

P202200860 14:24 INTAKE : INTAKE DHHS INTAKE WITH CONCERNS OF APPROPRIATE LIVING CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN / CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION

P202200861 19:58 TRESPASS : TRESPASS While investigating a male causing a disturbance at Yesway, it was learned he had been trespassed from the business. The male was taken into custody and booked into the Box Butte County Jail. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202200862 21:28 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers responded to the 2700 block of Cheyenne Lane in reference to someone breaking out a window of the residence. Officers located the rock inside the house that was used to break the window. Through witnesses two juvenile males were identified as suspects. Open - Under Investigation

P202200863 10:12 INTAKE : INTAKE DHHS intake regarding welfare of newborn baby Closed - Resolved

P202200863 10:12 INTAKE : INTAKE DHHS intake regarding welfare of newborn baby Open - Under Investigation

P202200864 19:57 AOA : ASSIST OTHER Officers were made aware that a female that resides in Alliance had an active Federal Arrest Warrant. Officers made contact with the female in the 200 block of East 5th Street. Female was taken into custody. Closed - Resolved

P202200865 04:58 THEFT : THEFT Officers responded to the 1200 block of West 14th Street in reference to a theft from a vehicle. A key fob was stolen from a car and rummaged through. An unknown male and female are suspected of it. Open - Under Investigation

P202200867 10:55 THEFT : THEFT Officer were investigating a theft from a vehicle on the 1200 block of West 14th Street and observed another vehicle was broken into. Pending contact with the owner. Open - Under Investigation

P202200866 18:36 AOA : ASSIST OTHER Officers were requested to assist DHHS in executing a court order to remove two children from a residence near 25th Street and Box Butte Avenue. Closed - Resolved

P202200869 17:58 THEFT : THEFT 1200 block of Laramie/ stolen bicycle/ investigation is ongoing Inactive - Case Suspended

P202200870 18:46 FOUND : FOUND A boys 20 inch BMX style Kent 20 Choas bike green in color was located laying in the street on the east corner of West 14th and Cheyenne Avenue. Owner is unknown at this time Inactive - Case Suspended

By Alliance Police Department09/18/22P202200840 02:12 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers responded to the 400 block of east 4th St. referencing a breaking and entering in progress. One male was transported to the Police Department and charged with criminal mischief. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200841 05:25 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Report of a male who beat another male to the point of serious bodily injury. Victim was driven to the hospital and is currently being seen for his injuries. The suspect has been arrested and placed into the Box Butte County Jail with a charge of 1st Degree Assault. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200841 05:25 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Report of a male who beat another male to the point of serious bodily injury. Victim was driven to the hospital and is currently being seen for his injuries. The suspect has been arrested and placed into the Box Butte County Jail with a charge of 1st Degree Assault. Open - Under InvestigationP202200843 11:33 JUV : JUVENILE officers executed a search warrant at the 1100 block of Hudson Avenue/ Closed - UnfoundedP202200843 11:33 JUV : JUVENILE officers executed a search warrant at the 1100 block of Hudson Avenue/ Closed - ResolvedP202200842 12:11 TRAFFIC STOP : 3RD AND GRAND AVENUE/ VEHICLE STOPPED FOR NO PLATES/ VEHICLE CONFIRMED UNREGISTERED/ OPERATOR HAD PREVIOUS WARNINGS REGARDING UNREGISTERED VEHICLE/&nbsp;VEHICLE TOWED/ CITATION ISSUED Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200845 18:43 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY1400 block Buchfinck Ave. for a report of a hit and run. Case is under investigation. Open - Under InvestigationP202200846 20:26 DISTURBANCE : Report of a 64 year old male exposing his genitals to a group of juvenile males. This male was placed under arrest and transported to the Box Butte County Jail Closed - Charges Recommended09/18/22 Total: 809/19/22P202200851 10:24 FOUND : FOUND An electronic watch was turned into the Alliance Police Department/ The watch was deemed found property/ The watch was stored in the evidence vault/ case is inactive pending locating the owner Inactive - Case SuspendedP202200849 10:38 DEATH : UNATTENDED 1500 W. 3RD ST./ UNATTENDED DEATH LOCATED BY PEDESTRIAN/ INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY/ Open - Under InvestigationP202200849 10:38 DEATH : UNATTENDED 1500 W. 3RD ST./ UNATTENDED DEATH LOCATED BY PEDESTRIAN/ INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY/ Closed - ResolvedP202200847 12:47 SRO : SRO SRO / HS / Vape pen located on two students / Citations issued Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200848 13:06 THEFT : THEFT Officers received a call about a theft that occurred on the 1000 block of Flack Ave/ Investigation is ongoing Open - Under InvestigationP202200850 14:54 INTAKE : INTAKE INTAKE/ ADULT INCAPABLE OF PROVIDING SUFFICIENT SELF CARE/ UNDER INVESTIGATION InformationalP202200850 14:54 INTAKE : INTAKE INTAKE/ ADULT INCAPABLE OF PROVIDING SUFFICIENT SELF CARE/ UNDER INVESTIGATION Closed - ResolvedP202200852 17:29 INTAKE : INTAKE Closed - Resolved09/19/22 Total: 809/20/22P202200853 12:12 SRO : SRO SRO / HS / Safe2Help tip that a student had a pocket knife / Student located / Search conducted / Knife located / Student handled within discipline matrix Closed - ResolvedP202200857 16:23 INV : Criminal Report of a hit and run that occurred in the 100 block of east 3rd Street // A suspect was identified and later cited for leaving the scene of an accident Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200857 16:23 INV : Criminal Report of a hit and run that occurred in the 100 block of east 3rd Street // A suspect was identified and later cited for leaving the scene of an accident Open - Under InvestigationP202200854 17:44 10-45 : MVA INJURY An ATV ridden by one male crashed in the 2700 Block of Laramie Drive. The male was seen by AVFD personnel and refused to go to BBGH for further treatment. Officers rode the ATV to owners residence only being a few blocks away. Closed - ResolvedP202200854 17:44 10-45 : MVA INJURY An ATV ridden by one male crashed in the 2700 Block of Laramie Drive. The male was seen by AVFD personnel and refused to go to BBGH for further treatment. Officers rode the ATV to owners residence only being a few blocks away. Open - Under InvestigationP202200856 20:06 TRAFFIC STOP : Officer's responded to a complaint on a reckless driver near 18th Street and Box Butte Avenue on 09/20/2022. APD officer observed a red pick up truck speeding away from the area and running a stop sign. The driver was issued a citation. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200855 22:28 INTAKE : INTAKE Closed - Unfounded09/20/22 Total: 709/21/22P202200859 09:43 SRO : SRO SRO / HS / Juvenile left ISS without permission / Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200858 12:49 INTAKE : INTAKE APD received an intake from adult protected services // A follow up was conducted // Allegations were unfounded // Case closed Closed - UnfoundedP202200858 12:49 INTAKE : INTAKE APD received an intake from adult protected services // A follow up was conducted // Allegations were unfounded // Case closed Closed - ResolvedP202200860 14:24 INTAKE : INTAKE DHHS INTAKE WITH CONCERNS OF APPROPRIATE LIVING CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN / CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATIONP202200861 19:58 TRESPASS : TRESPASS While investigating a male causing a disturbance at Yesway, it was learned he had been trespassed from the business. The male was taken into custody and booked into the Box Butte County Jail. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202200862 21:28 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers responded to the 2700 block of Cheyenne Lane in reference to someone breaking out a window of the residence. Officers located the rock inside the house that was used to break the window. Through witnesses two juvenile males were identified as suspects. Open - Under Investigation09/21/22 Total: 609/22/22P202200863 10:12 INTAKE : INTAKE DHHS intake regarding welfare of newborn baby Closed - ResolvedP202200863 10:12 INTAKE : INTAKE DHHS intake regarding welfare of newborn baby Open - Under InvestigationP202200864 19:57 AOA : ASSIST OTHER Officers were made aware that a female that resides in Alliance had an active Federal Arrest Warrant. Officers made contact with the female in the 200 block of East 5th Street. Female was taken into custody. Closed - Resolved09/22/22 Total: 309/23/22P202200865 04:58 THEFT : THEFT Officers responded to the 1200 block of West 14th Street in reference to a theft from a vehicle. A key fob was stolen from a car and rummaged through. An unknown male and female are suspected of it. Open - Under InvestigationP202200867 10:55 THEFT : THEFT Officer were investigating a theft from a vehicle on the 1200 block of West 14th Street and observed another vehicle was broken into. Pending contact with the owner. Open - Under InvestigationP202200866 18:36 AOA : ASSIST OTHER Officers were requested to assist DHHS in executing a court order to remove two children from a residence near 25th Street and Box Butte Avenue. Closed - Resolved09/23/22 Total: 309/24/22P202200869 17:58 THEFT : THEFT 1200 block of Laramie/ stolen bicycle/ investigation is ongoing Inactive - Case SuspendedP202200870 18:46 FOUND : FOUND A boys 20 inch BMX style Kent 20 Choas bike green in color was located laying in the street on the east corner of West 14th and Cheyenne Avenue. Owner is unknown at this time Inactive - Case Suspended09/24/22 Total: 2Total Records: 37

Alliance Police Department: The media report

By ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC College Relations

CHADRON – Mark Allen Brohman, Executive Director of the Wachiska Audubon Society, will receive Chadron State College’s Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) during Homecoming Oct. 1. An additional DAA honoree is Dora Olivares. Dr. Nisha Durand, Ryan Hieb, and Dr. T.J. Thomson (in absentia) will each receive the Distinguished Young Alumni award. Family Tree Awards will be conferred upon the Guzman and Brown families.

DAA recipients must have attended CSC for at least two years and demonstrated exceptional service to the college or distinguished themselves in their career or community through volunteer efforts.

During his undergraduate studies, Brohman studied Biology, Chemistry, and Math. He worked as a lab director and student researcher at CSC before graduating in 1985.

He continued his education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a Juris Doctorate law degree in 1990, and a master’s in forestry, fisheries, and wildlife in 1991.

After graduating, he worked as a Wetlands Biologist for the Nebraska Department of Transportation from 1991 to 1993 and an Environmental Analyst Supervisor for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission from 1993 to 1998.

Continuing his work with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Brohman worked as an Administrator of the Administrative Division from 1998 to 2006. He put his legal background to work through lobbying for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and being a liaison with the Nebraska Attorney General’s office and the Governor’s Policy and Research Office.

For 15 years, he served as the Executive Director for the Nebraska Environmental Trust managing grants, monitoring properties, and collaborating with natural resource, conservation, and education groups, as well as state and local entities across Nebraska. He also worked with the Platte River Basin Environments for numerous land acquisitions along the North Platte River leading to a still growing expansion of wildlands to free public access.

His current duties as Executive Director of the Wachiska Audubon Society include overseeing the care for about 1,000 acres of southeast Nebraska grassland and providing education on the natural resources of Nebraska. Additionally, he has served as a biological consultant for the Minton Environmental Consultants in Dexter, Missouri, since 2016.

Brohman received several honors and awards including the 2007 Outstanding Wildlife Conservationist of the Year from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Pheasants Forever and the 2020 Nebraska Wetland Partnership Award from Ducks Unlimited.

He is a board member of Friends of Whitehall Mansion, current secretary and board member of Friends of the Niobrara River, Inc., current secretary and board member of Back to the River, Inc., and a Trustee of the Chadron State Foundation.

Brohman and his wife of 35 years, Anessa, live in Lincoln. She works for Lincoln Public Schools. They have one daughter, Miranda, who has an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology and Ecology and is in her second year of graduate school studying Marine Biology at Nova Southeastern in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

By ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC College RelationsCHADRON – Mark Allen Brohman, Executive Director of the Wachiska Audubon Society, will receive Chadron State College’s Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) during Homecoming Oct. 1. An additional DAA honoree is Dora Olivares. Dr. Nisha Durand, Ryan Hieb, and Dr. T.J. Thomson (in absentia) will each receive the Distinguished Young Alumni award. Family Tree Awards will be conferred upon the Guzman and Brown families.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664201380886.jpeg" alt="Mark Allen Brohman, Executive Director of the Wachiska Audubon Society, will receive Chadron State College’s Distinguished Alumni Award during Homecoming Oct. 1, 2022. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)" />
 <figcaption>Mark Allen Brohman, Executive Director of the Wachiska Audubon Society, will receive Chadron State College’s Distinguished Alumni Award during Homecoming Oct. 1, 2022. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)</figcaption>
 </figure>DAA recipients must have attended CSC for at least two years and demonstrated exceptional service to the college or distinguished themselves in their career or community through volunteer efforts.During his undergraduate studies, Brohman studied Biology, Chemistry, and Math. He worked as a lab director and student researcher at CSC before graduating in 1985.He continued his education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a Juris Doctorate law degree in 1990, and a master’s in forestry, fisheries, and wildlife in 1991.After graduating, he worked as a Wetlands Biologist for the Nebraska Department of Transportation from 1991 to 1993 and an Environmental Analyst Supervisor for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission from 1993 to 1998.Continuing his work with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Brohman worked as an Administrator of the Administrative Division from 1998 to 2006. He put his legal background to work through lobbying for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and being a liaison with the Nebraska Attorney General’s office and the Governor’s Policy and Research Office.For 15 years, he served as the Executive Director for the Nebraska Environmental Trust managing grants, monitoring properties, and collaborating with natural resource, conservation, and education groups, as well as state and local entities across Nebraska. He also worked with the Platte River Basin Environments for numerous land acquisitions along the North Platte River leading to a still growing expansion of wildlands to free public access.His current duties as Executive Director of the Wachiska Audubon Society include overseeing the care for about 1,000 acres of southeast Nebraska grassland and providing education on the natural resources of Nebraska. Additionally, he has served as a biological consultant for the Minton Environmental Consultants in Dexter, Missouri, since 2016.Brohman received several honors and awards including the 2007 Outstanding Wildlife Conservationist of the Year from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Pheasants Forever and the 2020 Nebraska Wetland Partnership Award from Ducks Unlimited.He is a board member of Friends of Whitehall Mansion, current secretary and board member of Friends of the Niobrara River, Inc., current secretary and board member of Back to the River, Inc., and a Trustee of the Chadron State Foundation.Brohman and his wife of 35 years, Anessa, live in Lincoln. She works for Lincoln Public Schools. They have one daughter, Miranda, who has an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology and Ecology and is in her second year of graduate school studying Marine Biology at Nova Southeastern in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Brohman receives Distinguished Alumni Award at Chadron State College

City Council passed Ordinance 1429 Fee Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on September 19, 2022.&nbsp;

Fees for City Transit were approved along with the extended services to Crawford, Hay Springs, State Park, Airport, City Dam, Special Events and Rapid City. These services will be by appointment only. Trip to Rapid City will be twice a week allowing individuals to schedule appointments on the day(s) and times during the schedule route. Details will be posted as soon as the planning stages are completed.

City Transit will be reaching out to various agencies for ridership/sponsorship to help those individuals needing assistance.

City Transit Office located at 127 W 2nd St. #101 will be a pick up and drop off location for scheduled rides. All fees and services will begin after October 1, 2022. Fares and passes can be paid when entering bus or located at the City Transit Office. All Fares must be paid in full prior to/entering the bus.

For more information, please contact City Transit at 308-432-0520 -OR- email transportation@chadronnebraska.com.

ONE – WAY $1 (each time they step on bus)

PASS $20 (22 rides) (Valid once a day; Pick up – errands (no limit) – back home)

Second Ride $1 one-way (call for 2nd ride same day/after using pass for the day)

FUR TRADE DAYS $5/$10 Saturday event only

CITY DAM $5/$10 (by appointment – seasonal)

STATE PARK $5/$10 (by appointment – seasonal)

RAPID CITY (by appointment; $$ based on # riders; minimum $40)

By City of Chadron&nbsp;City Council passed Ordinance 1429 Fee Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on September 19, 2022.&nbsp;Fees for City Transit were approved along with the extended services to Crawford, Hay Springs, State Park, Airport, City Dam, Special Events and Rapid City. These services will be by appointment only. Trip to Rapid City will be twice a week allowing individuals to schedule appointments on the day(s) and times during the schedule route. Details will be posted as soon as the planning stages are completed.City Transit will be reaching out to various agencies for ridership/sponsorship to help those individuals needing assistance.City Transit Office located at 127 W 2nd St. #101 will be a pick up and drop off location for scheduled rides. All fees and services will begin after October 1, 2022. Fares and passes can be paid when entering bus or located at the City Transit Office. All Fares must be paid in full prior to/entering the bus.For more information, please contact City Transit at 308-432-0520 -OR- email transportation@chadronnebraska.com.FARES:MUST pay before ridingPAYMENT ON BUS -OR- TRANSIT OFFICEONE – WAY $1 (each time they step on bus)PASS $20 (22 rides) (Valid once a day; Pick up – errands (no limit) – back home)Second Ride $1 one-way (call for 2nd ride same day/after using pass for the day)AIRPORT $10 (by appointment)One-way/RoundtripFUR TRADE DAYS $5/$10 Saturday event onlyCRAWFORD $5/$10 (by appointment) 4th PARADE $5/$10 (by appointment)HAY SPRINGS $5/$10 (by appointment)CITY DAM $5/$10 (by appointment – seasonal)STATE PARK $5/$10 (by appointment – seasonal)RAPID CITY (by appointment; $$ based on # riders; minimum $40)

Chadron council pass city transit fee

WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, SD – Hoop dancing, Lakota storytelling, and food highlight Native Americans’ Day activities at Wind Cave National Park Monday, October 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join the festivities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the visitor center to enjoy Native American artists and demonstration of living culture. &nbsp;

Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a welcome from Superintendent Leigh Welling, followed by remarks from Dorothy FireCloud, Native American Affairs Liaison for the National Park Service. &nbsp;At 10:30 a.m., artist Kelly Looking Horse will present on his upcoming sculpture, “Cȟaŋgléška-Wakȟaŋ” or “Sacred Hoop,” which is under construction inside the visitor center and will reach over 20 feet high upon completion. At 11 a.m., storyteller Darrell Red Cloud will present on the cultural significance of Wind Cave.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At 1 p.m., the park will host a Hoop Dance performance by Starr Chief Eagle, followed by a participatory demonstration allowing visitors to delve deeper into the dance through hands-on learning.&nbsp;

Throughout the day, Native American artists will be available, allowing visitors to learn about living Native American culture on the northern plains and to purchase art from local artists. A food truck with Native American selections will also be available. &nbsp;

The Native Americans’ Day Celebration demonstrations are free and appropriate for all ages. Funding for this event is provided by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association, a non-profit partner with Wind Cave National Park.&nbsp;

Cave tours will continue to run as regularly scheduled with the first tour leaving at 9 a.m. and the last tour going in at 3 p.m.&nbsp;

For more information, call the park at (605) 745-4600.&nbsp;

By Wind Cave National ParkWIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, SD – Hoop dancing, Lakota storytelling, and food highlight Native Americans’ Day activities at Wind Cave National Park Monday, October 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join the festivities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the visitor center to enjoy Native American artists and demonstration of living culture. &nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663948886848.jpeg" alt="Hoop dancing with Starr Chief Eagle is one of the many activities planned at Wind Cave National Park on Native Americans’ Day, October 10. (Photo Credit: South Dakota Arts Council)&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Hoop dancing with Starr Chief Eagle is one of the many activities planned at Wind Cave National Park on Native Americans’ Day, October 10. (Photo Credit: South Dakota Arts Council)&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a welcome from Superintendent Leigh Welling, followed by remarks from Dorothy FireCloud, Native American Affairs Liaison for the National Park Service. &nbsp;At 10:30 a.m., artist Kelly Looking Horse will present on his upcoming sculpture, “Cȟaŋgléška-Wakȟaŋ” or “Sacred Hoop,” which is under construction inside the visitor center and will reach over 20 feet high upon completion. At 11 a.m., storyteller Darrell Red Cloud will present on the cultural significance of Wind Cave.&nbsp;&nbsp;At 1 p.m., the park will host a Hoop Dance performance by Starr Chief Eagle, followed by a participatory demonstration allowing visitors to delve deeper into the dance through hands-on learning.&nbsp;Throughout the day, Native American artists will be available, allowing visitors to learn about living Native American culture on the northern plains and to purchase art from local artists. A food truck with Native American selections will also be available. &nbsp;The Native Americans’ Day Celebration demonstrations are free and appropriate for all ages. Funding for this event is provided by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association, a non-profit partner with Wind Cave National Park.&nbsp;Cave tours will continue to run as regularly scheduled with the first tour leaving at 9 a.m. and the last tour going in at 3 p.m.&nbsp; For more information, call the park at (605) 745-4600.&nbsp;

Celebrate Native Americans’ Day at Wind Cave with hoop dancing, storytelling, food

By ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC COLLEGE RELATIONS

CHADRON – Ryan Hieb, Special Agent for the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Division of Criminal Investigation, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award (DYA) during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1. Other Distinguished Young Alumni honorees include Dr. Nisha Durand and Dr. T.J. Thomson (in absentia). Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be Dora Olivares and Mark Brohman. Family Tree Awards will be conferred upon the Guzman and Brown families.

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

Hieb earned an associate degree from Casper College and graduated from CSC with a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies in 2010 and a Master of Science in Organizational Management in 2016.

While attending CSC, Hieb studied abroad in London as a graduate and undergraduate student and studied with the London Metropolitan Police.

After graduating, Hieb worked for the Casper Wyoming Police department as a Patrol Officer, Problem Oriented Response Team Officer, and Operations Support Team Detective.

In 2016, Hieb joined the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation as a Special Agent. He investigates technology-facilitated crimes, narcotics trafficking, and conducts computer forensic examinations on computers and other technologies involved in Internet Crimes Against Children and Narcotics Trafficking.

He has testified in federal court as an expert witness in computer and cell phone forensics and online child exploitations.

Hieb has received numerous awards and commendations including awards from the U.S. Department of Justice for outstanding casework in major narcotics trafficking cases and child exploitation cases. In 2021, he and his team received a unit commendation award from the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation for casework resulting in the rescue of 16 exploited children.

He lives in Casper, Wyoming, with his wife, Kelsey, and daughter, Ashtyn.

By ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON – Ryan Hieb, Special Agent for the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Division of Criminal Investigation, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award (DYA) during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1. Other Distinguished Young Alumni honorees include Dr. Nisha Durand and Dr. T.J. Thomson (in absentia). Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be Dora Olivares and Mark Brohman. Family Tree Awards will be conferred upon the Guzman and Brown families.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663954490426.jpeg" alt="Ryan Hieb, Special Agent for the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Division of Criminal Investigation, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1, 2022. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)" />
 <figcaption>Ryan Hieb, Special Agent for the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Division of Criminal Investigation, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1, 2022. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)</figcaption>
 </figure>The DYA is presented to CSC alumni who distinguished themselves in their chosen career or community or have shown exceptional service to the college and are 40 years of age or younger.Hieb earned an associate degree from Casper College and graduated from CSC with a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies in 2010 and a Master of Science in Organizational Management in 2016.While attending CSC, Hieb studied abroad in London as a graduate and undergraduate student and studied with the London Metropolitan Police.After graduating, Hieb worked for the Casper Wyoming Police department as a Patrol Officer, Problem Oriented Response Team Officer, and Operations Support Team Detective.In 2016, Hieb joined the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation as a Special Agent. He investigates technology-facilitated crimes, narcotics trafficking, and conducts computer forensic examinations on computers and other technologies involved in Internet Crimes Against Children and Narcotics Trafficking.He has testified in federal court as an expert witness in computer and cell phone forensics and online child exploitations.Hieb has received numerous awards and commendations including awards from the U.S. Department of Justice for outstanding casework in major narcotics trafficking cases and child exploitation cases. In 2021, he and his team received a unit commendation award from the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation for casework resulting in the rescue of 16 exploited children.He lives in Casper, Wyoming, with his wife, Kelsey, and daughter, Ashtyn.

Hieb receives Distinguished Young Alumni Award at Chadron State 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Rutledge’s Five Decades of Transformative Cable Leadership

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

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

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

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

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

By Charter CommunicationsStamford, CT. – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter” or “Charter Communications”) today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter’s Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter’s Chief Financial Officer. As CEO, Mr. Winfrey will report to Charter’s Board of Directors.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663944250884.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Tom Rutledge, who announced his plans to retire as CEO after a storied 50-year career beginning as a technician in 1972 while in college, will serve as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors through the end of his contract in November of 2023. Mr. Rutledge will maintain oversight of Charter’s Government Affairs during that time and provide his guidance and expertise to ensure a smooth and successful transition.&nbsp;“It has been an honor and a pleasure to lead Charter and this incredible team over the past 10 years,” said Mr. Rutledge. “We have grown the company through innovation and strategic investments and have positioned Charter to provide the best converged connectivity products and services available today. During my 50 years in this industry, I have witnessed first-hand its ability to continually evolve and change the world, and our opportunity today is greater than ever with ubiquitous connectivity being central to everything we do.”Lead Independent Director of Charter’s Board of Directors Eric Zinterhofer noted, “When Tom was chosen to lead Charter in 2012, his reputation as a skilled operator was second to none, but we never anticipated the new heights to which he would take this company. He redefined and exceeded every measure of success, establishing Charter as a best-in-class U.S. connectivity provider. He grew the company both organically and through transformative acquisitions, which included Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Optimum West (Bresnan). In addition, Tom has skillfully developed the next generation of leaders at Charter, including Chris. We are pleased Tom will continue to serve Charter and its shareholders as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board in 2023.&nbsp;“Over the past several years, the bench strength at Charter has continued to stand out. In particular, Chris has consistently demonstrated significant leadership and delivered an impressive track record of successes. He earned the respect and trust of his colleagues, the industry, the financial community and this Board. Chris has our utmost confidence and has been unanimously elected to succeed Tom as the next President and CEO of Charter,” said Mr. Zinterhofer."Chris’ leadership and expertise in both operations and finance have been pivotal to Charter’s growth and success,” added Mr. Rutledge. “He has repeatedly demonstrated innate strategic insight and keen market and industry awareness to drive an organization to perform at the highest level. Having worked closely with Chris for more than 10 years, he is the right choice to be our next CEO and will serve Charter’s customers, employees and shareholders with integrity and skill, leading the company to new and extraordinary heights.”&nbsp;“I am grateful to Tom and the Board for entrusting me with this appointment and the incredible opportunity to lead this top-flight management team and company,” said Mr. Winfrey. “I am deeply committed to Charter’s success and will continue our track record of delivering the best connectivity products and service to our customers, investing in the careers of our employees, and building long-term value for shareholders.”Mr. Winfrey has played a significant role in Charter’s growth and transformation over the last decade, first as Chief Financial Officer and more recently as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Winfrey joined Charter as Chief Financial Officer in 2010, added oversight of Spectrum Enterprise in 2019, and operational leadership of the residential and SMB Sales and Marketing organization, and Spectrum Community Solutions in 2021. Later in 2021, he was named Chief Operating Officer.&nbsp;Mr. Winfrey is leading the company’s rural construction initiative including its $5 billion investment associated with the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) making gigabit broadband connectivity available to more than a million currently unserved locations. He also will lead the company’s path to a fully converged broadband offering with symmetrical and multi-gigabit speeds across its entire network. As CFO, he spearheaded Charter’s transformative M&amp;A activity, played an integral role in the Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks integrations, and managed Charter’s financial activities through a period of significant growth.&nbsp;Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Winfrey served as Chief Financial Officer, and as Managing Director for cable operations, broadcasting and satellite entities at Unitymedia GmbH, Germany's second-largest cable operator. Earlier in his career, Mr. Winfrey served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Development at Cablecom, GmbH. He was previously a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Director of Operations Services of NTL Incorporated’s continental European operations, and a senior associate in the private equity group at Communications Equity Associates. He has spent nearly 25 years in the cable industry, and in 2015 received The Internet &amp; Television Association’s (NCTA) Vanguard Award for Young Leadership.&nbsp;Tom Rutledge’s Five Decades of Transformative Cable LeadershipNamed President and CEO of Charter in 2012 and Chairman in 2016, Mr. Rutledge has left his mark not just on Charter, but the entire cable industry. Under Mr. Rutledge’s leadership, Charter’s annual revenue has grown more than 600%, while its customer base has increased 500% through its successful merger with Time Warner Cable and acquisitions of Bright House Networks and Optimum West, as well as through robust organic growth under his tenure. He has overseen extensive investment in technology and infrastructure, including the company’s ongoing multibillion dollar rural construction initiative. He led the launch of the Spectrum brand, established an all-digital cable TV and streaming video platform, launched gigabit broadband connections and an innovative mobile offering across Charter’s service area of 55 million homes and businesses.&nbsp;Mr. Rutledge began his cable career in 1972 at Eastern Telecom working as a technician while going to college. In 1977, he joined American Television and Communications (ATC), a predecessor of Time Warner Cable, as a manager trainee where he served in a series of progressively senior leadership roles, eventually becoming President of Time Warner Cable in 2001. Prior to becoming CEO of Charter in 2012, Mr. Rutledge served as Chief Operating Officer of Cablevision Systems, where he oversaw the company's cable television business; Rainbow Media - the company's national programming business - which includes the AMC, IFC, Sundance TV and WEtv networks; Clearview Cinemas and Newsday.Mr. Rutledge is a former Chairman of the NCTA – The Internet &amp; Television Association and currently serves on the boards of NCTA, CableLabs, C-SPAN, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and AdvanceCT. In 2011, he received the NCTA Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership, the cable industry’s highest honor, and is a member of the Cable Hall of Fame and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.ABOUT CHARTERCharter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business®&nbsp;delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach®&nbsp;delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=VlHCXm7ICEq4QlxEf9SFRCpP1BuUyQ1cVSEVMt5B6N4FstbNPZWm28S7t32eqxmoPHIk_c-2BOB8316sDaZ5paYyyKRh-2FC4v8rm7BY6VL-2BnXb9ELzfCH7RplZyesblRqEoV-2Bhl8CeJdG5H4rDL6wFXZl-2BaTU7cCOdB7zIuhzZ5m3N6-2BVPOtwDWpQRgoawNIB9u86RQGGhe8OPTfwpTVPimexsbGQqd9V-2BCPvyHJtyA4lD8Hsbxougs-2FO8KhXESFzTCGftzYZa-2BvHJF6P6qf297I9doQCGs-2FE25soFRnZtrT0CEnGZiCgOlv2kaWxdw0yjeSyEfyxNGSOuzz3PZmX8r-2BYxheGbGblGpwtoeww3teXTsPm2CR0V8vEoYqyeCospyfGBzpsIA0l3PW-2B43on8TSNHIF-2F8Nts9yO-2F0xegHQnwBKMEjQOoTnXCBaXyxu0qjgm59Jtz8rnJpZ64UriBSgZNcYNNA-3D-3D" target="_blank">corporate.charter.com</a>.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the Colorado River, growing concern for trout and chub

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

Little Saplings early childhood program presents Nature Sounds

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

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

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

Homeschool Hike set for Oct. 19 at Schramm Park SRA

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

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

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

Five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights scheduled for Oct. 19

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

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

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

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

Nature Nerd Night to feature Nebraska Turtles on Oct. 18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wildcat Tales preschool program is Oct. 18

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

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

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

Family Nature Nights scheduled Oct. 4, 18

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

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

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

What Community Science Taught Me webinar is Oct. 19

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

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

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

Holmes Lake to host Big Sit birding event

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

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

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

By Nebraska Game and ParksNebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in October. Here are some opportunities:Little Saplings early childhood program presents Nature SoundsAdults looking to explore the outdoors with their young children are invited to Little Saplings, a monthly early childhood nature discovery program at Schramm Education Center near Gretna.The series, which continues Oct. 5 with the theme Nature Sounds, is at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month, through December. It is designed for children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver.See the calendar event entry at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.7zWuayqm0Atix5LpD8SsvgyDzpWJfKEkaYMxDAWnSNM/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.Homeschool Hike set for Oct. 19 at Schramm Park SRAHomeschool families are invited to join an outdoor educator on a guided hike at Schramm Park State Recreation Area near Gretna during the Homeschool Hikes program Oct. 19.This nature exploration program geared for homeschool families takes place at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, through December. While an educator leads the hike, participants ask questions, draw, observe and make discoveries in nature.Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.I0vHUhV3ihZQMTzVkmHzTglW6cLa73hyG_a7ZIV2t7A/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587140447752.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy: Great Plains James, www.greatplainsjames.com" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy: Great Plains James, www.greatplainsjames.com</figcaption>
 </figure>Five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights scheduled for Oct. 19Grab your fellow nature nerds and join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as it hosts five Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Nights across the state Oct. 19.Get your teams of no more than five players and be ready to compete for prizes. These events are for adults only and are free to attend with a purchase from the host brewery.The trivia nights, which begin at 7 p.m. local time, are at:<ul>
 <li>Scottsbluff – Flyover Brewing Company, 1824 Broadway</li><li>Lincoln – The Happy Raven, 122 N. 11th</li><li>Omaha – Zipline Beer Lounge, 3808 S. 203rd&nbsp;Plaza</li><li>Wayne – Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company, 121 N. Pearl St.</li><li>North Platte – Pals Brewing Company, 4520 S. Buffalo Bill Ave.</li>
 </ul>For more information and or questions, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>.Nature Nerd Night to feature Nebraska Turtles on Oct. 18In the Nebraska Nature Nerd Night virtual webinar Turtles of Nebraska, outdoor educators will discuss the nine species of turtles found in the state. The free event starts at 7 p.m. Central time Oct. 18.Registration is required through the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.n6gYgaJAM4TR9MwMwzCnwLgUiBQ9fzH_e1mIavdxnmQ/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>. Participants also may submit questions to be answered during the webinar while registering.For more information, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or follow the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission or Nebraska Wildlife Education on Facebook.‘The Science of …’ virtual webinar series returns Oct. 6The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s virtual webinar series “The Science of …” returns in October. Every Thursday at 3 p.m. Central time, Game and Parks educators will discuss the science behind common things regarding nature and animals.The webinar schedule of topics: Oct. 6 – Lizards; Oct. 13 – Nocturnal Animals; Oct. 20 – Waterbirds; Oct. 27 – Seeds and Leaves.The webinars are free, but separate registration is required for each webinar. See the calendar event entries at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.7l316HIqKbvs0XpXRIF_8XlzV5TcQQIuH8-ILSYv4EA/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for registration links.Contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">monica.macoubrie@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.Wildcat Hills to host&nbsp;Beautiful Bats&nbsp;homeschool programDiscover the secrets of bats during the Wildcat Hills Homeschool Program Beautiful Bats on Oct. 13 at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Learn all about their adaptations, diversity and common misconceptions.This program meets once a month at 10 a.m. Mountain time at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center.The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required. For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Sensory Safari is Oct. 5 at Lincoln Children’s ZooIn Sensory Safari on Oct. 5, visually and sensory impaired guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel, hear and smell at interpretative stations throughout the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.From 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., nature experts from organizations across Nebraska will engage visitors at each station. Sensory Safari is a partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Mary F. Tous Charitable Foundation and Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired.Registration is required. Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.TGH1LtGBx04R17OKwZ4tk-aEymqAJoYOBuBn1iePJd0/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.Wildcat Tales preschool program is Oct. 18Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program Oct. 18.Each program will include a lesson plan, story and hands-on activity specifically targeted for children ages 2-6 years. The program Goin’ Batty will meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. Mountain time. Each month will have a different program topic.The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required.&nbsp;For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777.&nbsp;Children must be accompanied by an adult.Family Nature Nights scheduled Oct. 4, 18Bring the family and enjoy some unstructured outdoor exploration Oct. 4 and 18 at the Outdoor Classroom, located at the northeast district office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in Norfolk.This free program is for all ages. It will be from 6-8 p.m. both nights at the Outdoor Classroom, 2201 N. 13th St. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Visit the event listings at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.DfiH_roD8ZQHjjUBNtxlQHYj-1UUDyPQoYZKWceUrmc/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.What Community Science Taught Me webinar is Oct. 19Tune in to the free virtual webinar “What Community Science Taught Me,” at 12:30 p.m. Central time Oct. 19.This hourlong panel discussion, hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Community Science Specialist Alie Mayes, is part of the Conservation Education Lunch and Learn Series.Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.U9zSxshabLSz4GgTEf9RVA1xvX6VE8UOwYWWojRGJyA/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register.Holmes Lake to host Big Sit birding eventJoin other birders at Lincoln’s Holmes Lake on Oct. 9 for the Big Sit, a friendly challenge to see how many birds can be counted from one location.Spring Creek Prairie Audubon, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska’s Birdability Captain are hosts for this free, fun and accessible birding opportunity from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the south boat ramp.Visit the event listing at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTkuNjM5MTc4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FsZW5kYXIub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiJ9.PWLvHLugtAJvq0VZUjLKZH6ikWj12Vkc8mVbLHTh2Is/s/497221906/br/144259256100-l" target="_blank">calendar.outdoornebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Catch these Game and Parks education events in October

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By ABIGAIL SWANSON, CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON – Dr. Nisha Durand, Principal Research Technologist at the Human Cellular Therapy Laboratory Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award (DYA) during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1. Other DYA honorees include Ryan Hieb and Dr. T.J Thomson (in absentia). The Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) recipients are Mark Brohman and Dora Olivares.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663949901439.jpeg" alt="Dr. Nisha Durand, Principal Research Technologist at the Human Cellular Therapy Laboratory Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1, 2022. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Nisha Durand, Principal Research Technologist at the Human Cellular Therapy Laboratory Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award during Chadron State College’s Homecoming Oct. 1, 2022. (Courtesy photo, used with permission)</figcaption>
 </figure>The DYA is presented to CSC alumni who distinguished themselves in their chosen career or community or shown exceptional service to the college and are 40 years of age or younger.Durand graduated with a bachelor’s in Human Biology and received the Platinum Eagle award in 2012. During her CSC studies, she worked as an undergraduate research assistant in Physical and Life sciences.In 2017, she earned her doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Durand also worked in the department of Cancer Biology as a graduate research assistant.After graduating, Durand worked full-time for the Mayo clinic as a research fellow and senior research fellow before her current role as Principal Research Technologist.Durand guest-edited a special issue of Cells, a journal published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, has published many peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presented research at national and international conferences.She is responsible for developing and evaluating novel biotherapeutics and works closely with clinician investigators to manufacture and deliver novel cell therapies to various patient populations. Her current research interests include Mesenchymal Stromal Cell signaling and mechanisms of potentiation.Durand, who lives in Jacksonville, Florida, serves on the International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy’s Early-Stage Professional Committee and the Process Development and Manufacturing Committee.Outside of regenerative medicine, Durand is passionate about increasing diversity in Science Technology Engineering and Math. She serves as a Department Diversity Leader and is a member of Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

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