SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Strong winds and a tornado caused widespread damage in parts of the Midwest, where officials said another round of severe weather during a stormy week left three more people dead. 

Authorities say a grain bin fell onto a car Thursday in Minnesota and killed a passenger, while two people in South Dakota died as a result of severe weather. 

Winds gusted Thursday above 100 mph in parts of South Dakota, where a nursing home and school were damaged. Earlier in the week, severe weather hit Minnesota, where a storm-chasing meteorologist from Mexico City died Wednesday in a car crash. 

More storms were forecast for Friday from the Upper Great Lakes to the southern Great Plains that could bring damaging winds and hail.

By Associated PressSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Strong winds and a tornado caused widespread damage in parts of the Midwest, where officials said another round of severe weather during a stormy week left three more people dead. Authorities say a grain bin fell onto a car Thursday in Minnesota and killed a passenger, while two people in South Dakota died as a result of severe weather. Winds gusted Thursday above 100 mph in parts of South Dakota, where a nursing home and school were damaged. Earlier in the week, severe weather hit Minnesota, where a storm-chasing meteorologist from Mexico City died Wednesday in a car crash. More storms were forecast for Friday from the Upper Great Lakes to the southern Great Plains that could bring damaging winds and hail.

Severe storms blamed for 3 deaths in South Dakota, Minnesota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say the crew of a South Dakota Air National Guard F-16 fighter jet that slid off the runway while landing at a Sioux Falls airport is safe.

 The jet from the 114th Fighter Wing slid off the runway at Joe Foss Field about 2:43 p.m. 

Wednesday after returning from a routine training mission. 

 Guard officials say they are putting together an interim board to investigate the incident. 

No further information was immediately available.

By Associated PressSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say the crew of a South Dakota Air National Guard F-16 fighter jet that slid off the runway while landing at a Sioux Falls airport is safe. The jet from the 114th Fighter Wing slid off the runway at Joe Foss Field about 2:43 p.m. Wednesday after returning from a routine training mission. Emergency crews responded to the scene. Guard officials say they are putting together an interim board to investigate the incident. No further information was immediately available.

Crew safe after fighter jet slides off South Dakota runway

CHADRON – Graduating Chadron State College seniors were honored Friday during Ivy Day, a traditional event since 1919, sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key honoraries.

Ivy Day royalty elected by the student body are Queen Jori Peters of Mitchell, Neb., and King Estabon Bozeman of Los Angeles. The queen’s attendants were Abigail Klammer of Juanita, Neb., Aubree Noble of Chadron, Alexis Heller of Wisner, Neb., and Isioma Akwanamnye of Lagos, Nigeria. The king’s attendants were Jordan Orr of Ogallala, Neb., Riley Hill of Greybull, Wyo., Justin Gress of Hebron, Neb., and Kael Juelfs of Kingman, Ariz. Junior attendants to the queen candidates were Lillian Keithly, Violet Keithly, Vivian Ritzen, KhiKinoi Sayaloune, Riley Snitily, all daughters of CSC employees.

Platinum Eagle awards were presented to Klammer and Nathan Cronin of Fort Pierre, South Dakota. The award, considered the highest honor a CSC student can receive, is presented annually to one male and one female for distinguished leadership and service. Runners-up for the award were Noble and Bozeman.

Student orators were Bozeman and Akwanamnye. The faculty greeter was Dr. Ron Bolze, professor in the Applied Sciences.

The students crowned as royalty and the Platinum Eagle recipients were just some of the outstanding graduates who received accolades. Many students were recognized for their accomplishments by their academic departments, as well as those who graduated with honors.

Bassett: Megan Erickson, Outstanding Work in Pre-Medicine

Bridgeport: Rayleigh Farrenkopf, Outstanding Work in Education

Chadron: Ricki Hickstein, Outstanding Work in General Business; Robert Tiensvold, Outstanding Work in Physical Science with a Geoscience Option

Dalton: Janessa Carley, Outstanding Student in Business

Ewing: Jamie Koenig, Outstanding Work in Social Work

Gering: Kaylee Bohnsack, Outstanding Work in Health Education

Grand Island: Rebekah Pobanz, Outstanding Work in Rangeland Management&nbsp;

Juniata: Abigail Klammer, Outstanding Work in Physical Science with a Chemistry Option

Madison: Caleb Haskell, Outstanding Work in Mathematics

McCook: JoAnn Neel, Outstanding Work in Education

Minden: Rylie Cole, Outstanding Work in Art

Mitchell: Jori Peters, Clyde Bond Memorial Winner and Outstanding Pre-Law Student

Omaha: Cody Madrigal, Outstanding Work in Physical Education

Scottsbluff: Julee Marcoe, Outstanding Work in Accounting with a CPA Path; Madilyn Barraza, Outstanding Work in Education; Trevor Brunner, Outstanding Work in Psychological Sciences; Kaitlyn Hayhurst, Outstanding Work in Social Science Education Grades 7-12

Stratton: Natalie Boyd, Outstanding Legal Studies Major

Thedford: Mackenzie Dahlberg, Outstanding Work in Journalism

Huntsville, Ala.: Isna Patel, Outstanding History Major

Kingman, Ariz: Kael Juelfs, Outstanding Work in Pre-Physical Therapy

Inglewood, Calif.: Estabon Bozeman, Outstanding Work in Public Relations

Buena Vista, Colo.: Hayden McGinnis, Outstanding Work in Rangeland Management&nbsp;

Elizabeth, Colo.: Lena Aslan, Outstanding Criminal Justice Major with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement

Glenwood Springs, Colo.: Tatum Peterson, Outstanding Work in Sports and Recreation Management

Julesburg, Colo.: Chad Mikelson, Outstanding Work in Management

Sterling, Colo.: Allison Keisel, Outstanding Work in Pre-Physical Therapy

Lincoln, Ill.: Laura Otter, Outstanding Work in Psychological Sciences

Atlanta, Mich.: John Cumper, Outstanding Work in Finance

Elk River, Minn.: Kincaid Strain, Outstanding Work in Interpersonal Communication

Charleston, S.C.: Jennifer Johnson, Outstanding Work in Psychological Sciences

Black Hawk, S.D.: Skyler Eisenbraun, Outstanding Work in Psychological Sciences

Ditch Creek, S.D.: Ashtyn Blacksheep, Outstanding Work in Literature with a Creative Writing Minor

Fort Pierre, S.D.: Nathan Cronin, Outstanding Criminal Justice Major

Hermosa, S.D.: Seth Shorb, Outstanding Work in Agribusiness

Rapid City, S.D.: Kalli Quicke, Outstanding Work in Marketing

Casper, Wyo.: Kelly Thomas, Outstanding Work in Accounting

Douglas, Wyo.: Harley Rhoades, Outstanding Work in English Studies with an Emphasis in Literature

Gillette, Wyo.: Aimee Connor, Outstanding Work in Business Information System

Kemmerer, Wyo.: Angela Smith, Outstanding Work in Music Education

Lovell, Wyo.: Trysa Flood, Outstanding Work in Middle School Social Science

Newcastle, Wyo.: Rachel Henkle, Outstanding Work in Family Consumer Sciences

Lagos, Nigeria: Isioma Akwanamnye, Outstanding Work in Biomedical Research

Bayard: Shania Bozzetto, Jakob Huck, Sarah Reish

Chadron: Ricki Hickstein, Tacie Lucas, Katarina Rischling, Kylee Skinner

Scottsbluff: Trevor Brunner, Kaitlyn Hayhurst

Chadron: Drew Jersild, Denise Marcoe, Aubree Noble, Clark Riesen

By CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON – Graduating Chadron State College seniors were honored Friday during Ivy Day, a traditional event since 1919, sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key honoraries.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652544464881.jpeg" alt="Chadron State College 2022 Ivy Day royalty, from left, attendants Alexis Heller of Wisner, Neb., Aubree Noble of Chadron, Abigail Klammer of Juanita, Neb., Isi Akwanamnye of Lagos, Nigeria, and Queen Jori Peters of Mitchell, Neb., King Estabon Bozeman of Los Angeles, attendants Kael Juelfs of Kingman, Ariz., Justin Gress of Hebron, Neb., Riley Hill of Greybull, Wyo., and Jordan Orr. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)" />
 <figcaption>Chadron State College 2022 Ivy Day royalty, from left, attendants Alexis Heller of Wisner, Neb., Aubree Noble of Chadron, Abigail Klammer of Juanita, Neb., Isi Akwanamnye of Lagos, Nigeria, and Queen Jori Peters of Mitchell, Neb., King Estabon Bozeman of Los Angeles, attendants Kael Juelfs of Kingman, Ariz., Justin Gress of Hebron, Neb., Riley Hill of Greybull, Wyo., and Jordan Orr. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)</figcaption>
 </figure>Ivy Day royalty elected by the student body are Queen Jori Peters of Mitchell, Neb., and King Estabon Bozeman of Los Angeles. The queen’s attendants were Abigail Klammer of Juanita, Neb., Aubree Noble of Chadron, Alexis Heller of Wisner, Neb., and Isioma Akwanamnye of Lagos, Nigeria. The king’s attendants were Jordan Orr of Ogallala, Neb., Riley Hill of Greybull, Wyo., Justin Gress of Hebron, Neb., and Kael Juelfs of Kingman, Ariz. Junior attendants to the queen candidates were Lillian Keithly, Violet Keithly, Vivian Ritzen, KhiKinoi Sayaloune, Riley Snitily, all daughters of CSC employees.Platinum Eagle awards were presented to Klammer and Nathan Cronin of Fort Pierre, South Dakota. The award, considered the highest honor a CSC student can receive, is presented annually to one male and one female for distinguished leadership and service. Runners-up for the award were Noble and Bozeman.Student orators were Bozeman and Akwanamnye. The faculty greeter was Dr. Ron Bolze, professor in the Applied Sciences.The students crowned as royalty and the Platinum Eagle recipients were just some of the outstanding graduates who received accolades. Many students were recognized for their accomplishments by their academic departments, as well as those who graduated with honors.Academic AwardsNebraskaBassett: Megan Erickson, Outstanding Work in Pre-MedicineBridgeport: Rayleigh Farrenkopf, Outstanding Work in EducationChadron: Ricki Hickstein, Outstanding Work in General Business; Robert Tiensvold, Outstanding Work in Physical Science with a Geoscience OptionDalton: Janessa Carley, Outstanding Student in BusinessEwing: Jamie Koenig, Outstanding Work in Social WorkGering: Kaylee Bohnsack, Outstanding Work in Health EducationGrand Island: Rebekah Pobanz, Outstanding Work in Rangeland Management&nbsp;Juniata: Abigail Klammer, Outstanding Work in Physical Science with a Chemistry OptionMadison: Caleb Haskell, Outstanding Work in MathematicsMcCook: JoAnn Neel, Outstanding Work in EducationMinden: Rylie Cole, Outstanding Work in ArtMitchell: Jori Peters, Clyde Bond Memorial Winner and Outstanding Pre-Law StudentOmaha: Cody Madrigal, Outstanding Work in Physical EducationScottsbluff: Julee Marcoe, Outstanding Work in Accounting with a CPA Path; Madilyn Barraza, Outstanding Work in Education; Trevor Brunner, Outstanding Work in Psychological Sciences; Kaitlyn Hayhurst, Outstanding Work in Social Science Education Grades 7-12Stratton: Natalie Boyd, Outstanding Legal Studies MajorThedford: Mackenzie Dahlberg, Outstanding Work in JournalismOther States and CountriesHuntsville, Ala.: Isna Patel, Outstanding History MajorKingman, Ariz: Kael Juelfs, Outstanding Work in Pre-Physical TherapyInglewood, Calif.: Estabon Bozeman, Outstanding Work in Public RelationsBuena Vista, Colo.: Hayden McGinnis, Outstanding Work in Rangeland Management&nbsp;Elizabeth, Colo.: Lena Aslan, Outstanding Criminal Justice Major with an Emphasis in Law EnforcementGlenwood Springs, Colo.: Tatum Peterson, Outstanding Work in Sports and Recreation ManagementJulesburg, Colo.: Chad Mikelson, Outstanding Work in ManagementSterling, Colo.: Allison Keisel, Outstanding Work in Pre-Physical TherapyLincoln, Ill.: Laura Otter, Outstanding Work in Psychological SciencesAtlanta, Mich.: John Cumper, Outstanding Work in FinanceElk River, Minn.: Kincaid Strain, Outstanding Work in Interpersonal CommunicationCharleston, S.C.: Jennifer Johnson, Outstanding Work in Psychological SciencesBlack Hawk, S.D.: Skyler Eisenbraun, Outstanding Work in Psychological SciencesDitch Creek, S.D.: Ashtyn Blacksheep, Outstanding Work in Literature with a Creative Writing MinorFort Pierre, S.D.: Nathan Cronin, Outstanding Criminal Justice MajorHermosa, S.D.: Seth Shorb, Outstanding Work in AgribusinessRapid City, S.D.: Kalli Quicke, Outstanding Work in MarketingCasper, Wyo.: Kelly Thomas, Outstanding Work in AccountingDouglas, Wyo.: Harley Rhoades, Outstanding Work in English Studies with an Emphasis in LiteratureGillette, Wyo.: Aimee Connor, Outstanding Work in Business Information SystemKemmerer, Wyo.: Angela Smith, Outstanding Work in Music EducationLovell, Wyo.: Trysa Flood, Outstanding Work in Middle School Social ScienceNewcastle, Wyo.: Rachel Henkle, Outstanding Work in Family Consumer SciencesLagos, Nigeria: Isioma Akwanamnye, Outstanding Work in Biomedical ResearchHonor GraduatesSumma Cum LaudeNebraskaAshby: Ashley AndersonBayard: Shania Bozzetto, Jakob Huck, Sarah ReishBeaver City: Beth FisherBrady: Rebecca StearnsChadron: Ricki Hickstein, Tacie Lucas, Katarina Rischling, Kylee SkinnerDalton: Janessa CarleyEwing: Jamie KoenigGering: Kaylee BohnsackGrand Island: Rebekah PobanzGrant: Andrea LeeHastings: Daria DartJuniata: Abigail KlammerLisco: Megan DormannMitchell: Jori PetersMullen: Shayna StichkaScottsbluff: Trevor Brunner, Kaitlyn HayhurstStratton: Natalie BoydThedford: Mackenzie DahlbergWisner: Alexis HellerOther States and CountriesBuena Vista, Colo.: Hayden McGinnisColorado Springs, Colo.: Laura ClayElizabeth, Colo.: Lena AslanSterling, Colo.: Allison KeiselLincoln, Ill.: Laura OtterMulvane, Kan.: Amanda WellsAtlanta, Mich.: John CumperBroadus, Mont.: Andrea SwensonAlbuquerque, N.M.: Rebekah RodriguezBlack Hawk, S.D.: Skyler EisenbraunFort Pierre, S.D.: Nathan CroninRapid City, S.D.: Shayna KintighCasper, Wyo.: Kelly ThomasCheyenne, Wyo.: Rebecca MonahanLovell, Wyo.: Trysa FloodNewcastle, Wyo.: Melody NorrisSheridan, Wyo.: Destiny ParkMagna Cum LaudeNebraskaBassett: Megan EricksonBurwell: Faith SimonChadron: Drew Jersild, Denise Marcoe, Aubree Noble, Clark RiesenGrand Island: Ruth MenciaHebron: Justin GressMcCool Junction: William HallMinatare: Gilbert Rodriguez IIOmaha: Cody Madrigal, Harrison PerchalOrchard: Jessica ShaverRandolph: McKinna FaulkenberryValentine: Chad McPeak, Grace RobisonOther States and CountriesHuntsville, Ala.: Isna PatelKingman, Ariz.: Kael JuelfsDenver, Colo.: Kendal JohnsonWichita, Kan.: Tia KohlEdgemont, S.D.: Jessica TubbsHermosa, S.D.: Seth ShorbRapid City, S.D.: Jacob LarsonSpearfish, S.D.: Stran HolbenCheyenne, Wyo.: Mia MacDonaldGillette, Wyo.: Madison Carter, Aimee ConnerGreybull, Wyo.: Riley HillHulett, Wyo.: Devin HodgesKemmerer, Wyo.: Angela SmithNewcastle, Wyo.: Rachel HenkleSheridan, Wyo.: Ashlyn DuncanAddis Ababa, Ethiopia: Meron AmehaCum LaudeNebraskaAllen: Nathan BauschCrawford: Kristin Van BeekDix: Jaden MohrFairbury: Trent GrizzleHay Springs: Robert DeaverHebron: Brendan FangmeierImperial: Scott WheelerKenesaw: Teya SiddersMcCook: Cassiddy BeebyMitchell: Olivia TrimblePlattsmouth: Josslyn LinseWausa: Thea RosbergWilcox: Paige TwohigOther States and CountriesBrush, Colo.: Erica DardanesGlenwood Springs, Colo.: Tatum PetersonHighlands Ranch, Colo.: Camryn KleinMilliken, Colo.: Dylan KoretkoCuster, S.D.: Julianne ThomsenRapid City, S.D.: George JohnsonWessington Springs, S.D.: Sierra BrodkorbMidwest, Wyo.: Hannah ChapmanNewcastle, Wyo.: Arianna AndersonSundance, Wyo.: Gabrielle VelderDessie, Ethiopia: Imran AyeleLagos, Nigeria: Isioma Akwanamnye

CSC seniors receive honors at Ivy Day

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska collected more tax revenue than projected in April and is still well ahead of expectations for the current fiscal year. 

The state Department of Revenue reported net April tax receipts of $939 million, which is 66.7% above the official state forecast of $563 million.

 The numbers are often higher in April as taxpayers file their returns. 

Net sales-and-use taxes were slightly below the forecast, while net indivdual and corporate incomes taxes and net miscellaneous taxes all came in higher than predicted. 

Nebraska has collected $5.153 billion in the current fiscal year that ends on June 30. 

That’s 11.1% above the official forecast of $4.637 billion.

By Associated PressLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska collected more tax revenue than projected in April and is still well ahead of expectations for the current fiscal year. The state Department of Revenue reported net April tax receipts of $939 million, which is 66.7% above the official state forecast of $563 million. The numbers are often higher in April as taxpayers file their returns. Net sales-and-use taxes were slightly below the forecast, while net indivdual and corporate incomes taxes and net miscellaneous taxes all came in higher than predicted. Nebraska has collected $5.153 billion in the current fiscal year that ends on June 30. That’s 11.1% above the official forecast of $4.637 billion.

Nebraska tax collections beat expectations in April

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 5/13/22

Below are Primary Election results in Box Butte County.&nbsp;

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BROKEN BOW, NEB.&nbsp; — The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office and Broken Bow Police Department, is investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred overnight.

At approximately 1:45 a.m. Friday, NSP was requested by local law enforcement to investigate a homicide in Broken Bow. The victim, Angie Miller, 45, was located deceased inside her home in the 800 block of N. 13th&nbsp;Street in Broken Bow.

Investigators developed a suspect, identified as Ryan Miller, 47, who was the ex-husband of Angie Miller. Investigators learned of a location near Anselmo where Ryan Miller often went. At approximately 4:45 a.m., troopers located Miller in a pasture at that location near Anselmo. Miller was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

If you have any information relevant to this investigation, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-535-8270.

By Nebraska State Patrol&nbsp;BROKEN BOW, NEB.&nbsp; — The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office and Broken Bow Police Department, is investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred overnight.At approximately 1:45 a.m. Friday, NSP was requested by local law enforcement to investigate a homicide in Broken Bow. The victim, Angie Miller, 45, was located deceased inside her home in the 800 block of N. 13th&nbsp;Street in Broken Bow.Investigators developed a suspect, identified as Ryan Miller, 47, who was the ex-husband of Angie Miller. Investigators learned of a location near Anselmo where Ryan Miller often went. At approximately 4:45 a.m., troopers located Miller in a pasture at that location near Anselmo. Miller was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information relevant to this investigation, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-535-8270.

NSP investigating suspected murder-suicide in Custer County

Live theatre is returning to Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford this summer.

After a two-year interruption because of COVID-19 precautions, the Post Playhouse will begin its summer run of five musicals the last weekend of May.

Tom Ossowski, the Playhouse’s producing artistic director, said the repertory theatre was in the process of contracting performers when the pandemic struck in 2020, and the long break makes it especially gratifying to be back in rehearsals this year.

“We’re not just a theatre about doing a show; we’re a theatre about our community and bringing people together,” Ossowski said. “And, that’s been the hard part. Not being able to let people come together over the summer, see a show, have dinner and have a nice evening out. But, it’s also nice to just be back performing again.”

The first of the shows, “Damn Yankees,” begins May 27. Joining the rotating schedule will be “Desperate Measures” on June 3, “The Sound of Music” on June 10, “Church Basement Ladies” on June 24 and “Something Rotten!” on July 1. The shows will run through Aug. 14.

“I think we’ve picked up a great season that offers something for everyone. Something a little bit more sophisticated for the adults and something more splashy or entertaining for our young audiences,” Ossowski said.

The Playhouse again has hired professional performers from points throughout the country, along with a few actors from the surrounding region. “The Sound of Music” features local youth in its cast.

The season schedule, tickets and more are available at postplayhouse.com. Tickets are available for individual performances, and four- and five-show season subscriptions with a discounted rate. Tickets also can be purchased by calling the box office at 888-665-1976.

By Nebraska Game and ParksLive theatre is returning to Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford this summer.After a two-year interruption because of COVID-19 precautions, the Post Playhouse will begin its summer run of five musicals the last weekend of May.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652454104019.jpeg" alt="The Post Playhouse, located along U.S. Highway 20 at Fort Robinson State Park, opened in 1967 and has entertained countless sold-out crowds since. (Justin Haag, Nebraska Game and Parks)" />
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 </figure>Tom Ossowski, the Playhouse’s producing artistic director, said the repertory theatre was in the process of contracting performers when the pandemic struck in 2020, and the long break makes it especially gratifying to be back in rehearsals this year.“We’re not just a theatre about doing a show; we’re a theatre about our community and bringing people together,” Ossowski said. “And, that’s been the hard part. Not being able to let people come together over the summer, see a show, have dinner and have a nice evening out. But, it’s also nice to just be back performing again.”The first of the shows, “Damn Yankees,” begins May 27. Joining the rotating schedule will be “Desperate Measures” on June 3, “The Sound of Music” on June 10, “Church Basement Ladies” on June 24 and “Something Rotten!” on July 1. The shows will run through Aug. 14.“I think we’ve picked up a great season that offers something for everyone. Something a little bit more sophisticated for the adults and something more splashy or entertaining for our young audiences,” Ossowski said.The Playhouse again has hired professional performers from points throughout the country, along with a few actors from the surrounding region. “The Sound of Music” features local youth in its cast.The season schedule, tickets and more are available at postplayhouse.com. Tickets are available for individual performances, and four- and five-show season subscriptions with a discounted rate. Tickets also can be purchased by calling the box office at 888-665-1976.

Post Playhouse returning after two-year hiatus in Fort Rob

By&nbsp;Barbara Keegan,&nbsp;Box Butte County Roads Department

Asphalt work is scheduled to start on Monday, May 16 at the intersection of&nbsp;Nebraska Highway 385 and&nbsp;Otoe Road (West 10th Street).&nbsp; 

The road work will continue west to CR72 and will all be done under traffic.&nbsp; 

Drivers may experience some delays as flaggers and pilot cars will be used to keep motorists and those working in the construction zone safe.&nbsp;

 If you have any questions, contact the Box Butte County Road Department at 762-6797.&nbsp;

Please use caution when traveling&nbsp;this summer and when entering any work zone.

By&nbsp;Barbara Keegan,&nbsp;Box Butte County Roads DepartmentAsphalt work is scheduled to start on Monday, May 16 at the intersection of&nbsp;Nebraska Highway 385 and&nbsp;Otoe Road (West 10th Street).&nbsp; The road work will continue west to CR72 and will all be done under traffic.&nbsp; Drivers may experience some delays as flaggers and pilot cars will be used to keep motorists and those working in the construction zone safe.&nbsp; If you have any questions, contact the Box Butte County Road Department at 762-6797.&nbsp; Please use caution when traveling&nbsp;this summer and when entering any work zone.

Asphalt work to begin at intersection of Highway 385, Otoe Road 

Chadron —The Chadron Police Department is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 23 to June 5, 2022.

“We want the act of buckling up to become automatic to all drivers and passengers,” said Sergeant Chet Swanson. “It’s not just a safe thing to do – it’s the law. During the Click It or Ticket campaign, we’ll be working with our fellow law enforcement officers across local and state lines to ensure the message gets out to drivers and passengers. Buckling up is the simplest thing you can do to limit injury or save your life during a crash. We see the results of not wearing a seat belt all the time. We see the loss of life. So often, it could have been prevented.”

For this year’s Click It or Ticket seat belt mobilization effort, NHTSA is asking all states to participate in the kickoff event, Border to Border (B2B), a one-day, 4-hour national seat belt awareness event on May 23 that is coordinated by participating state highway safety offices and their respective law enforcement liaisons. The B2B program aims to increase law enforcement participation by coordinating highly visible seat belt enforcement and providing seat belt fact sheets for drivers at heavily traveled, highly visible state border checkpoints.

According to NHTSA, in 2020, there were 10,893 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 58% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m.–5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts. That’s why one focus of the Click It or Ticket campaign is nighttime enforcement. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night. In the state of Nebraska the maximum penalty for a seat belt violation is a $25 fine plus court costs.

“You may think you’re safe in a certain vehicle, or on a certain road, but the truth is, you’re safest when you buckle up, no matter what,” said Sergeant Chet Swanson, “Unfortunately, many families are suffering because their loved ones refused to follow this simple step. In&nbsp;

fact, in 2020, more than twice as many males were killed in crashes as compared to females, with lower belt use rates, too. Of the males killed in crashes in 2020, more than half (55%) were unrestrained. For females killed in crashes, 43% were not buckled up.

“If the enforcement effort wakes people up to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our mission to be a success,” said Sergeant Chet Swanson, “If you know a friend or a family member who does not buckle up when they drive, please ask them to consider changing their habits. Help us spread this lifesaving message before one more friend or family member is killed as a result of this senseless inaction. In an observational survey we conducted in the City of Chadron only 60% of the motorists were restrained. Seat belts save lives, and everyone — front seat and back, child and adult — needs to remember to buckle up.” For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit <a href="http://NHTSA.gov/ciot">NHTSA.gov/ciot</a>.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the Chadron Police Department or Sergeant Chet Swanson at (308) 432-0510.

By Chadron Police DepartmentChadron —The Chadron Police Department is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 23 to June 5, 2022.“We want the act of buckling up to become automatic to all drivers and passengers,” said Sergeant Chet Swanson. “It’s not just a safe thing to do – it’s the law. During the Click It or Ticket campaign, we’ll be working with our fellow law enforcement officers across local and state lines to ensure the message gets out to drivers and passengers. Buckling up is the simplest thing you can do to limit injury or save your life during a crash. We see the results of not wearing a seat belt all the time. We see the loss of life. So often, it could have been prevented.”For this year’s Click It or Ticket seat belt mobilization effort, NHTSA is asking all states to participate in the kickoff event, Border to Border (B2B), a one-day, 4-hour national seat belt awareness event on May 23 that is coordinated by participating state highway safety offices and their respective law enforcement liaisons. The B2B program aims to increase law enforcement participation by coordinating highly visible seat belt enforcement and providing seat belt fact sheets for drivers at heavily traveled, highly visible state border checkpoints.According to NHTSA, in 2020, there were 10,893 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 58% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m.–5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts. That’s why one focus of the Click It or Ticket campaign is nighttime enforcement. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night. In the state of Nebraska the maximum penalty for a seat belt violation is a $25 fine plus court costs.“You may think you’re safe in a certain vehicle, or on a certain road, but the truth is, you’re safest when you buckle up, no matter what,” said Sergeant Chet Swanson, “Unfortunately, many families are suffering because their loved ones refused to follow this simple step. In&nbsp;fact, in 2020, more than twice as many males were killed in crashes as compared to females, with lower belt use rates, too. Of the males killed in crashes in 2020, more than half (55%) were unrestrained. For females killed in crashes, 43% were not buckled up.“If the enforcement effort wakes people up to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our mission to be a success,” said Sergeant Chet Swanson, “If you know a friend or a family member who does not buckle up when they drive, please ask them to consider changing their habits. Help us spread this lifesaving message before one more friend or family member is killed as a result of this senseless inaction. In an observational survey we conducted in the City of Chadron only 60% of the motorists were restrained. Seat belts save lives, and everyone — front seat and back, child and adult — needs to remember to buckle up.” For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit <a href="http://NHTSA.gov/ciot">NHTSA.gov/ciot</a>.If you have any questions feel free to contact the Chadron Police Department or Sergeant Chet Swanson at (308) 432-0510.

Chadron police to start Click It or Ticket campaign

Alliance – Big Blue Bay is scheduled to open Saturday, May 28, 2022, weather and water conditions permitting. We are in the process of hiring staff, and expect training and pool prep to take place in the next two weeks.

Season passes for 2022 swimming season are available at the Knight Museum &amp; Sandhills Center from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Please bring an individual 1 or 2-inch photo of each individual who will need a pass. If you do not have the necessary photos, staff can take the photo for a $2.00 fee.

Noon – 1:00pm Lap Swim &amp; 8 and Under Swim

5:00pm – 6:00pm Lap Swim &amp; 8 and Under Swim

*Extended hours in the morning and evening will be added when temperatures allow.

By City of AllianceAlliance – Big Blue Bay is scheduled to open Saturday, May 28, 2022, weather and water conditions permitting. We are in the process of hiring staff, and expect training and pool prep to take place in the next two weeks.Season passes for 2022 swimming season are available at the Knight Museum &amp; Sandhills Center from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Please bring an individual 1 or 2-inch photo of each individual who will need a pass. If you do not have the necessary photos, staff can take the photo for a $2.00 fee.Prices for season passes are as follows:Household pass - $150.0017 and under - $65.0018 and older - $80.00Lap Swim Only - $50.00Pool Hours will be as follows:Noon – 1:00pm Lap Swim &amp; 8 and Under Swim1:00pm – 5:00pm Open Swim5:00pm – 6:00pm Lap Swim &amp; 8 and Under Swim*Extended hours in the morning and evening will be added when temperatures allow.

Big Blue Bay 2022 season in Alliance

Runza Restaurant opened in Alliance on May 12 located near Holiday Inn Express on Highway 385. 

This is the fourth Runza Restaurant in the Panhandle owned by franchisees Neal and Lora Blomenkamp. They also run restaurants in Chadron, Scottsbluff and Gering. 

Neal Blomenkamp told Panhandle Post that "opportunity presented itself" when he learned land was available next to Alliance's newest hotel.

"I've always thought Alliance would be a good community for Runza," Blomenkamp said. "I live in Scottsbluff/Gering and so when they said this is what we have for land, we decided to move forward at that time. My wife and I are franchisees. And then I have three children,  Spencer, Brooke and Tanner who were also involved in the Runza. And they felt like it would be a good move, so that's kind of how we ended up there. We receive lots of Alliance residents in Scottsbluff, Gering and Chadron."

Blomenkamp said the new Runza location will help grow the company and help travelers discover the restaurant. 

"Obviously, you're on the Ports-to-Plains Highway and it will help I guess educate the rest of the United States what Runza is...and what a high performing Nebraska based company is since 1949."

Blomenkamp said Runza also likes to give back to the communities they're in. 

"We're definitely a community partner," Blomenkamp said. "We live in western Nebraska, we understand the importance of promoting just all the different not-for-profit organizations. I personally and my family we like to help for beautification. And just a lot with kids programs, whether it be educational, the arts, sports, those types of things. So we can only first give what is first been given to us. We like to share that with whatever communities were involved in."

The Alliance Runza will employee 25-30 people. 

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostRunza Restaurant opened in Alliance on May 12 located near Holiday Inn Express on Highway 385. This is the fourth Runza Restaurant in the Panhandle owned by franchisees Neal and Lora Blomenkamp. They also run restaurants in Chadron, Scottsbluff and Gering. Neal Blomenkamp told Panhandle Post that "opportunity presented itself" when he learned land was available next to Alliance's newest hotel.<figure>
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 </figure>"I've always thought Alliance would be a good community for Runza," Blomenkamp said. "I live in Scottsbluff/Gering and so when they said this is what we have for land, we decided to move forward at that time. My wife and I are franchisees. And then I have three children, Spencer, Brooke and Tanner who were also involved in the Runza. And they felt like it would be a good move, so that's kind of how we ended up there. We receive lots of Alliance residents in Scottsbluff, Gering and Chadron."Blomenkamp said the new Runza location will help grow the company and help travelers discover the restaurant. "Obviously, you're on the Ports-to-Plains Highway and it will help I guess educate the rest of the United States what Runza is...and what a high performing Nebraska based company is since 1949."Blomenkamp said Runza also likes to give back to the communities they're in. "We're definitely a community partner," Blomenkamp said. "We live in western Nebraska, we understand the importance of promoting just all the different not-for-profit organizations. I personally and my family we like to help for beautification. And just a lot with kids programs, whether it be educational, the arts, sports, those types of things. So we can only first give what is first been given to us. We like to share that with whatever communities were involved in."The Alliance Runza will employee 25-30 people.

Runza opens in Alliance 

LINCOLN, Neb.-Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” during a morning ceremony at the State Capitol.&nbsp; He was joined by leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) and partner nonprofits supporting foster care in Nebraska.

“Foster parents step into the gap when a child’s biological parents are unable to offer care,” said Gov. Ricketts.&nbsp; “Their selfless investment of time and energy makes a lasting impact on the youth in their care.&nbsp; I encourage Nebraskans to support foster parents in their communities, and I invite families to consider opening their home to a child in need of foster care.”

Governor Ricketts and DHHS encourage Nebraskans to consider becoming foster parents. &nbsp;Foster parents are crucial to a strong foster care system, and they have a unique opportunity to positively change the life of a child forever.

The Children’s Bureau set the theme for this year’s Foster Care Month as&nbsp;Relative and Kin Connections: Keeping Families Strong&nbsp;signifying the importance of relatives being involved in the lives of foster children. &nbsp;CFS Director Stephanie Beasley emphasized the importance of relative and kinship placement saying, “When children enter the foster care system, placing them with relatives provides invaluable support structures and lessens the impact of trauma. &nbsp;That is why CFS has a majority of our children in care placed with relatives. &nbsp;This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the great work our teammates do every day to aid children entering care.”

Becoming a foster parent involves five steps, which those interested in becoming foster parents should review to see if they qualify.

1. Background checks -&nbsp;These are required for all members of their household ages 18&nbsp;years old and older, including a national criminal history check through fingerprinting for all household members ages 18 and older.

2. Home Study -&nbsp;A home study is required and is conducted by either the Department of Health and Human Services or a contracted foster care agency.&nbsp;

3. References -&nbsp;Three positive references are required&nbsp;for each adult household member who will provide care to children.

4. Application -&nbsp;A completed foster care licensing application and a health information report are required&nbsp;for each adult household member providing care, signed by a health practitioner. &nbsp;These forms are provided by DHHS.

5. Training -&nbsp;Adult household members providing care&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;attend foster parent pre-service training. &nbsp;This training is offered by DHHS.

Prospective foster parents seeking more information should visit&nbsp;<a href="https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Foster-Care.aspx" target="_blank">dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Foster-Care.aspx</a>&nbsp;or contact the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association hotline at 1-800-7PARENT. Additional information and support for individuals considering becoming foster parents can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfapa.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=x%2FTctKx%2F%2BocY4A3B8tVZdcqRTi79gDrGtQUxAi2B9uE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">nfapa.org</a>. &nbsp;Parents who are already fostering a child can visit the Nebraska Friends of Foster Children website at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fne-friends.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NljU4GLEoYbLoNm0DSfCoZQI5xF2N%2BYAGG6EZA9f30k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">ne-friends.org</a>&nbsp;to apply for grants or access unique resources that assist with providing care for foster children.

Video from today’s news conference is available by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGovernorPeteRicketts%2Fvideos%2F542787524137934&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wZupS%2BhFYZezC23ipVq6MTfJsJe6qhS%2F5i2GJeKkmBg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652376661775.png" alt="Felicia Nelsen, Executive Director of the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association; Gov. Ricketts (presenting proclamation); CFS Director Stephanie Beasley; foster mother Janelle Jackson (accepting proclamation); and Ashley Brown, President of KVC Nebraska." />
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 </figure>News Release Governor RickettsLINCOLN, Neb.-Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Foster Care Month” during a morning ceremony at the State Capitol.&nbsp; He was joined by leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) and partner nonprofits supporting foster care in Nebraska.“Foster parents step into the gap when a child’s biological parents are unable to offer care,” said Gov. Ricketts.&nbsp; “Their selfless investment of time and energy makes a lasting impact on the youth in their care.&nbsp; I encourage Nebraskans to support foster parents in their communities, and I invite families to consider opening their home to a child in need of foster care.”Governor Ricketts and DHHS encourage Nebraskans to consider becoming foster parents. &nbsp;Foster parents are crucial to a strong foster care system, and they have a unique opportunity to positively change the life of a child forever.The Children’s Bureau set the theme for this year’s Foster Care Month as&nbsp;Relative and Kin Connections: Keeping Families Strong&nbsp;signifying the importance of relatives being involved in the lives of foster children. &nbsp;CFS Director Stephanie Beasley emphasized the importance of relative and kinship placement saying, “When children enter the foster care system, placing them with relatives provides invaluable support structures and lessens the impact of trauma. &nbsp;That is why CFS has a majority of our children in care placed with relatives. &nbsp;This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the great work our teammates do every day to aid children entering care.”Becoming a foster parent involves five steps, which those interested in becoming foster parents should review to see if they qualify.1. Background checks -&nbsp;These are required for all members of their household ages 18&nbsp;years old and older, including a national criminal history check through fingerprinting for all household members ages 18 and older.2. Home Study -&nbsp;A home study is required and is conducted by either the Department of Health and Human Services or a contracted foster care agency.&nbsp;3. References -&nbsp;Three positive references are required&nbsp;for each adult household member who will provide care to children.4. Application -&nbsp;A completed foster care licensing application and a health information report are required&nbsp;for each adult household member providing care, signed by a health practitioner. &nbsp;These forms are provided by DHHS.5. Training -&nbsp;Adult household members providing care&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;attend foster parent pre-service training. &nbsp;This training is offered by DHHS.Prospective foster parents seeking more information should visit&nbsp;<a href="https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Foster-Care.aspx" target="_blank">dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Foster-Care.aspx</a>&nbsp;or contact the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association hotline at 1-800-7PARENT. Additional information and support for individuals considering becoming foster parents can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnfapa.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=x%2FTctKx%2F%2BocY4A3B8tVZdcqRTi79gDrGtQUxAi2B9uE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">nfapa.org</a>. &nbsp;Parents who are already fostering a child can visit the Nebraska Friends of Foster Children website at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fne-friends.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NljU4GLEoYbLoNm0DSfCoZQI5xF2N%2BYAGG6EZA9f30k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">ne-friends.org</a>&nbsp;to apply for grants or access unique resources that assist with providing care for foster children.Video from today’s news conference is available by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGovernorPeteRicketts%2Fvideos%2F542787524137934&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccio.webmstr%40nebraska.gov%7C085a2a8525224e0bb73008da3433d506%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879694467356210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wZupS%2BhFYZezC23ipVq6MTfJsJe6qhS%2F5i2GJeKkmBg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/2ddcec21-000f-4ace-b19e-4250120d6629">&nbsp;&nbsp;Download The Post app for iOs or Android</a><figure>
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Gov. Ricketts, DHHS proclaim May 'Foster Care Month' in Nebraska

LINCOLN –&nbsp;Today, Governor Pete Ricketts,&nbsp;in accordance with a proclamation from the White House,&nbsp;announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately in solemn remembrance of American lives lost due to the coronavirus. &nbsp;According to the proclamation, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of one million Americans.

Flags will be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022.

The proclamation is available by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmcusercontent.com%2Ff620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d%2Ffiles%2Ffb2389e4-2cdc-9f97-2048-0b27d081aa02%2FREMEMBERING_THE_1_000_000_AMERICANS_LOST_TO_COVID_19..pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7Cefca5527fe6f4a69792a08da34362ee1%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879704611310083%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UCd9FI1Des4WvcsdQ26J0Rh2VLakTN0lsFCZtfPuorA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;

By Office of Gov. Pete RickettsLINCOLN –&nbsp;Today, Governor Pete Ricketts,&nbsp;in accordance with a proclamation from the White House,&nbsp;announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately in solemn remembrance of American lives lost due to the coronavirus. &nbsp;According to the proclamation, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of one million Americans.Flags will be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022.The proclamation is available by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmcusercontent.com%2Ff620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d%2Ffiles%2Ffb2389e4-2cdc-9f97-2048-0b27d081aa02%2FREMEMBERING_THE_1_000_000_AMERICANS_LOST_TO_COVID_19..pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7Cefca5527fe6f4a69792a08da34362ee1%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637879704611310083%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UCd9FI1Des4WvcsdQ26J0Rh2VLakTN0lsFCZtfPuorA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;

Flags to Fly at half-staff in remembrance of Americans lost to COVID

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 5/12/22

The City of Chadron and Chadron Public Transit will be holding an open house and ribbon cutting with the Chadron Chamber of Commerce on May 16from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The Chamber will provide snacks and refreshments.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The City of Chadron and Chadron Public Transit will be holding an open house and ribbon cutting with the Chadron Chamber of Commerce on May 16from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.The Chamber will provide snacks and refreshments.&nbsp;

City of Chadron, Public Transit to hold open house, ribbon cutting 

The Honey Bear Preschool in Alliance celebrated their last day of school “Monday-Funday" with a circus train obstacle course.&nbsp;

"Our students enjoyed bouncing, chasing and sliding through the circus train," teacher Sara Hicks said.&nbsp;

The Honey Bear Preschool Graduation ceremony was held on May 10 at the Alliance High School Performing Arts Center.&nbsp;

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — At the height of the pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers, according to a Congressional report released Thursday.

The report by the House’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis said meat companies pushed to keep their plants open even though they knew workers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-colorado-mexico-greeley-football-da66aaeb93f57d98e62c67575b7f5dda">were at high risk of catching the virus</a>. The lobbying led to health and labor officials watering down their recommendations for the industry and culminated in an executive order President Donald Trump issued in the spring of 2020 designating meat plants as critical infrastructure that needed to remain open.

Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, who leads the subcommittee, said USDA officials and the industry prioritized production and profits over the health of workers and communities as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-business-health-pandemics-congress-72e766be17083ad819ea3ac26cb7fb76">at least 59,000 workers caught the virus and 269 workers died</a>.

“The shameful conduct of corporate executives pursuing profit at any cost during a crisis and government officials eager to do their bidding regardless of resulting harm to the public must never be repeated,” Clyburn said.

Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, who now leads the University System of Georgia, didn’t immediately respond Thursday.

The report is based on communications between industry executives, lobbyists and USDA officials and other documents the committee received from government agencies, Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, JBS, Cargill, National Beef, Hormel and other companies. Those firms control 85% of the beef market and 70% of pork production nationwide.

The North American Meat Institute trade group said the report distorts the truth and ignores the steps companies took as they spent billions of dollars to retool plants and purchase protective gear for workers as the world learned more about the virus in 2020.

“The House Select Committee has done the nation a disservice,” the trade group’s President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said. “The Committee could have tried to learn what the industry did to stop the spread of COVID among meat and poultry workers, reducing positive cases associated with the industry while cases were surging across the country. Instead, the Committee uses 20/20 hindsight and cherry picks data to support a narrative that is completely unrepresentative of the early days of an unprecedented national emergency.”

One of the major unions that represents workers at the processing plants condemned the way the Trump administration helped the meat industry.

“We only wish that the Trump Administration cared as much about the lives of working people as it did about meat, pork and poultry products,” said Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. “We understood that poultry plants needed to shut down for deep cleaning and to save worker’s lives. If the Trump Administration had developed meaningful safety requirements for workers early on as they should have, this would not have even become an issue.”

The report said meat companies were slow to take measures to protect workers from the virus and pushed to make&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-us-news-ap-top-news-ia-state-wire-sd-state-wire-aa3cced1b5c5c40a4bc09db805393d80">government recommendations</a>&nbsp;to require masks to be worn, install dividers between work stations and encourage social distancing in their plants optional. The industry has defended its response to the pandemic in the past and major meat companies say they aggressively worked to meet those safety standards and took additional steps to protect workers.

But the report cited a message that a Koch Foods executive sent a lobbyist in the spring of 2020 that said the industry shouldn’t do more than screen employees’ temperatures at the door of plants. The lobbyist agreed and said “Now to get rid of those pesky health departments!”

To that end, the report said USDA officials — at the behest of meat companies — tried to use the executive order Trump issued to stop state and local health officials from ordering plants to shut down.

Even with those efforts, U.S. meat production still fell to about 60% of normal during the spring of 2020 because a number of major plants were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-ap-top-news-us-news-sioux-falls-south-dakota-83ef6383e6a437aae20962e3c9de8855">forced to temporarily close</a>&nbsp;for deep cleaning and safety upgrades or operated at slower speeds because of worker shortages.

Documents uncovered by the committee showed that meat companies pushed hard for the executive order partly because they believed it will help shield them from liability if workers got sick or died — something a federal appeals court later rejected in a lawsuit against Tyson over worker deaths at an Iowa plant. Emails show that the companies themselves submitted a draft of the executive order to the administration days before it was issued.

Early on in the pandemic, meat companies knew the virus was spreading rapidly among their workers because infection rates were much higher in the plants and their surrounding communities. The report said that in April 2020, a doctor at a hospital near a JBS plant in Cactus, Texas, told the company and government officials in an email that there was clearly a major outbreak at the plant because every COVID-19 patient at the hospital either worked at the plant or was related to a worker. “Your employees will get sick and may die if this factory remains open,” the doctor warned.

The report also highlighted the way meat companies aggressively pushed back against government safety recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. That led to the final guidance including language that effectively made the rules optional because it said the recommendations should be done “if feasible” or “where possible.”

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 </figure>By JOSH FUNK Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — At the height of the pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers, according to a Congressional report released Thursday.The report by the House’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis said meat companies pushed to keep their plants open even though they knew workers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-colorado-mexico-greeley-football-da66aaeb93f57d98e62c67575b7f5dda">were at high risk of catching the virus</a>. The lobbying led to health and labor officials watering down their recommendations for the industry and culminated in an executive order President Donald Trump issued in the spring of 2020 designating meat plants as critical infrastructure that needed to remain open.Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, who leads the subcommittee, said USDA officials and the industry prioritized production and profits over the health of workers and communities as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-business-health-pandemics-congress-72e766be17083ad819ea3ac26cb7fb76">at least 59,000 workers caught the virus and 269 workers died</a>.“The shameful conduct of corporate executives pursuing profit at any cost during a crisis and government officials eager to do their bidding regardless of resulting harm to the public must never be repeated,” Clyburn said.Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, who now leads the University System of Georgia, didn’t immediately respond Thursday.The report is based on communications between industry executives, lobbyists and USDA officials and other documents the committee received from government agencies, Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, JBS, Cargill, National Beef, Hormel and other companies. Those firms control 85% of the beef market and 70% of pork production nationwide.The North American Meat Institute trade group said the report distorts the truth and ignores the steps companies took as they spent billions of dollars to retool plants and purchase protective gear for workers as the world learned more about the virus in 2020.“The House Select Committee has done the nation a disservice,” the trade group’s President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said. “The Committee could have tried to learn what the industry did to stop the spread of COVID among meat and poultry workers, reducing positive cases associated with the industry while cases were surging across the country. Instead, the Committee uses 20/20 hindsight and cherry picks data to support a narrative that is completely unrepresentative of the early days of an unprecedented national emergency.”One of the major unions that represents workers at the processing plants condemned the way the Trump administration helped the meat industry.“We only wish that the Trump Administration cared as much about the lives of working people as it did about meat, pork and poultry products,” said Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. “We understood that poultry plants needed to shut down for deep cleaning and to save worker’s lives. If the Trump Administration had developed meaningful safety requirements for workers early on as they should have, this would not have even become an issue.”The report said meat companies were slow to take measures to protect workers from the virus and pushed to make&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-us-news-ap-top-news-ia-state-wire-sd-state-wire-aa3cced1b5c5c40a4bc09db805393d80">government recommendations</a>&nbsp;to require masks to be worn, install dividers between work stations and encourage social distancing in their plants optional. The industry has defended its response to the pandemic in the past and major meat companies say they aggressively worked to meet those safety standards and took additional steps to protect workers.But the report cited a message that a Koch Foods executive sent a lobbyist in the spring of 2020 that said the industry shouldn’t do more than screen employees’ temperatures at the door of plants. The lobbyist agreed and said “Now to get rid of those pesky health departments!”To that end, the report said USDA officials — at the behest of meat companies — tried to use the executive order Trump issued to stop state and local health officials from ordering plants to shut down.Even with those efforts, U.S. meat production still fell to about 60% of normal during the spring of 2020 because a number of major plants were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-ap-top-news-us-news-sioux-falls-south-dakota-83ef6383e6a437aae20962e3c9de8855">forced to temporarily close</a>&nbsp;for deep cleaning and safety upgrades or operated at slower speeds because of worker shortages.Documents uncovered by the committee showed that meat companies pushed hard for the executive order partly because they believed it will help shield them from liability if workers got sick or died — something a federal appeals court later rejected in a lawsuit against Tyson over worker deaths at an Iowa plant. Emails show that the companies themselves submitted a draft of the executive order to the administration days before it was issued.Early on in the pandemic, meat companies knew the virus was spreading rapidly among their workers because infection rates were much higher in the plants and their surrounding communities. The report said that in April 2020, a doctor at a hospital near a JBS plant in Cactus, Texas, told the company and government officials in an email that there was clearly a major outbreak at the plant because every COVID-19 patient at the hospital either worked at the plant or was related to a worker. “Your employees will get sick and may die if this factory remains open,” the doctor warned.The report also highlighted the way meat companies aggressively pushed back against government safety recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. That led to the final guidance including language that effectively made the rules optional because it said the recommendations should be done “if feasible” or “where possible.”

Report criticizes meat industry, USDA response to pandemic

By Alliance Public Schools Foundation&nbsp;

The Alliance Public Schools Foundation is proud to announce that the recipient of the 2022 Wall of Fame designation is bestowed upon Colonel Joshua McConkey, MD.

Josh grew up in Alliance, the son of Mike &amp; Jane McConkey of Alliance and Brian &amp; Lori Tegen of Renton, WA. Josh graduated from High School in 1996 and attended the RHOP program through Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center graduating in 2003. While attending Medical School Josh enlisted in the Nebraska Army Reserves. Josh served as a Flight Surgeon and was the leader of the Critical Care Air Transport Team. He was deployed to Iraq in 2007 caring for both soldiers and civilians. Josh completed additional training at the War College after which he transferred to the Air Force Reserves and in 2019 was promoted to Colonel while serving at the Portland, OR base. During this time Josh attended to Vets at the Durham, SC and Hot Springs, SD VA Centers. He is currently based in Texas for his Air Force Reserves Military service.

Josh is certified and practices ER medicine throughout the US, New Zealand and Australia. He currently practices medicine for the Department of Defense in Lincoln, NE as a contractor doing virtual ER practice. He also serves the Alliance community as an ER Provider.

Josh has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Iraq Campaign Medal, and a Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. He recently received a Quilt of Valor

Josh and his wife, Elsa have three children and since returning from life in Australia, make their home in Apex, North Carolina.

Please join with me in congratulating this accomplished alumni of Alliance High School, Colonel Joshua McConkey, MD as the recipient of the 2022 Alliance Public Schools Foundation Wall of Fame designation.

By Alliance Public Schools Foundation&nbsp;The Alliance Public Schools Foundation is proud to announce that the recipient of the 2022 Wall of Fame designation is bestowed upon Colonel Joshua McConkey, MD.Josh grew up in Alliance, the son of Mike &amp; Jane McConkey of Alliance and Brian &amp; Lori Tegen of Renton, WA. Josh graduated from High School in 1996 and attended the RHOP program through Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center graduating in 2003. While attending Medical School Josh enlisted in the Nebraska Army Reserves. Josh served as a Flight Surgeon and was the leader of the Critical Care Air Transport Team. He was deployed to Iraq in 2007 caring for both soldiers and civilians. Josh completed additional training at the War College after which he transferred to the Air Force Reserves and in 2019 was promoted to Colonel while serving at the Portland, OR base. During this time Josh attended to Vets at the Durham, SC and Hot Springs, SD VA Centers. He is currently based in Texas for his Air Force Reserves Military service.Josh is certified and practices ER medicine throughout the US, New Zealand and Australia. He currently practices medicine for the Department of Defense in Lincoln, NE as a contractor doing virtual ER practice. He also serves the Alliance community as an ER Provider.Josh has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Iraq Campaign Medal, and a Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. He recently received a Quilt of ValorJosh and his wife, Elsa have three children and since returning from life in Australia, make their home in Apex, North Carolina.Please join with me in congratulating this accomplished alumni of Alliance High School, Colonel Joshua McConkey, MD as the recipient of the 2022 Alliance Public Schools Foundation Wall of Fame designation.

McConkey selected as Alliance High School 'Wall of Fame' recipient 

By&nbsp;Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs

SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.&nbsp; — The Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home will host a CNA training class at the facility, located at 1102 West 42nd&nbsp;Street, Scottsbluff. The course runs from June 6th&nbsp;to 17th, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Participants in the class will be paid $18.60/hour (includes $3 differential for hours worked) and have their supplies and certification test paid for. Upon successful completion of the class and certification, participants can transition to part- or full-time employment at the facility starting at $21.80/hour (includes $3 differential for hours worked).

Interested participants can apply at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/3522475/c-n-a-training-class" target="_blank">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/3522475/c-n-a-training-class</a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/Holden.Armstrong/Desktop/veterans.nebraska.gov/employment" target="_blank">veterans.nebraska.gov/employment</a>&nbsp;and click “View available CNA Training Classes.” For more details or help applying to a class, please contact Kerry Muñoz at 308-765-0093 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kerry.munoz@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">kerry.munoz@nebraska.gov</a>.

By&nbsp;Nebraska Department of Veterans’ AffairsSCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.&nbsp; — The Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home will host a CNA training class at the facility, located at 1102 West 42nd&nbsp;Street, Scottsbluff. The course runs from June 6th&nbsp;to 17th, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Participants in the class will be paid $18.60/hour (includes $3 differential for hours worked) and have their supplies and certification test paid for. Upon successful completion of the class and certification, participants can transition to part- or full-time employment at the facility starting at $21.80/hour (includes $3 differential for hours worked).Interested participants can apply at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/3522475/c-n-a-training-class" target="_blank">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/3522475/c-n-a-training-class</a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/Holden.Armstrong/Desktop/veterans.nebraska.gov/employment" target="_blank">veterans.nebraska.gov/employment</a>&nbsp;and click “View available CNA Training Classes.” For more details or help applying to a class, please contact Kerry Muñoz at 308-765-0093 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kerry.munoz@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">kerry.munoz@nebraska.gov</a>.

Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home to host paid CNA training class

By ALEX HELMBRECHT, Director of CSC College Relations

CHADRON – Dr. Tara Hart has been appointed as Chadron State College’s next Dean of Student Affairs, President Randy Rhine announced Monday. Hart replaces current Dean of Student Affairs Jon Hansen, who will retire June 17.

“I’m really pleased we had a proven leader and accomplished advocate for students such as Dr. Hart on our campus,” Rhine said. “I’m confident in her abilities. Her leadership and knowledge of student affairs prepares her well for this position.”

Hart, a Nebraska native, was hired at CSC in April 2021 as the Interim Director of START. In November, she was named the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management.

“I am excited to serve the students and campus community at Chadron State College as the next Dean of Student Affairs,” she said. “I am elated to join Student Affairs. I look forward to continued collaboration with students, campus departments, and the community of Chadron to support our students in their pursuit of success in and outside of the classroom.”

Hart has extensive experience working with students, academic programs, and operational units. During her more than two-decade career in higher education, she has worked at eight institutions in varying roles and responsibilities. Before joining CSC, she was the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development at Union College. Prior to Union, Hart worked as the Director of Admissions at Truman State University, taught graduate courses at Arkansas Tech University, served as the Associate Director of Admissions and the Director of the Student Affairs Enrollment Management Student Support Center at Angelo State University, and the Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life and Director for Student Involvement at Midland University. Hart also worked at Wayne State College and the College of Saint Mary.

Hart said she’ll take a student-centered approach to her new position and is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.

By ALEX HELMBRECHT, Director of CSC College RelationsCHADRON – Dr. Tara Hart has been appointed as Chadron State College’s next Dean of Student Affairs, President Randy Rhine announced Monday. Hart replaces current Dean of Student Affairs Jon Hansen, who will retire June 17.<figure>
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 </figure>“I’m really pleased we had a proven leader and accomplished advocate for students such as Dr. Hart on our campus,” Rhine said. “I’m confident in her abilities. Her leadership and knowledge of student affairs prepares her well for this position.”Hart, a Nebraska native, was hired at CSC in April 2021 as the Interim Director of START. In November, she was named the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management.“I am excited to serve the students and campus community at Chadron State College as the next Dean of Student Affairs,” she said. “I am elated to join Student Affairs. I look forward to continued collaboration with students, campus departments, and the community of Chadron to support our students in their pursuit of success in and outside of the classroom.”Hart has extensive experience working with students, academic programs, and operational units. During her more than two-decade career in higher education, she has worked at eight institutions in varying roles and responsibilities. Before joining CSC, she was the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development at Union College. Prior to Union, Hart worked as the Director of Admissions at Truman State University, taught graduate courses at Arkansas Tech University, served as the Associate Director of Admissions and the Director of the Student Affairs Enrollment Management Student Support Center at Angelo State University, and the Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life and Director for Student Involvement at Midland University. Hart also worked at Wayne State College and the College of Saint Mary.Hart said she’ll take a student-centered approach to her new position and is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.“I love meeting our students and learning about them – where they are from, what their CSC experience has been, and who has made a positive impact on their lives,” she said. “I believe we all are here to support students and ensure their learning outside the classroom complements what they are learning inside the classroom.”Hart’s first day as the Dean of Student Affairs will be June 18. A search for the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management position will open soon.

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