News Release Mid-Plains Community College

The Mid-Plains Community College Ogallala Campus will host a free informational meeting for anyone interested in starting an in-home child care business. The meeting will be 6-8 p.m. June 21 at the Perkins County Senior Center, 420 Central Ave., in Grant.

According to the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, Nebraska loses $745 million annually because parents drop out of the workforce, miss work, turn down a promotion or move because of a lack of child care.

More than 75 percent of children under age 6 live in homes where all adults work. Yet, 91 percent of counties in Nebraska with child care facilities do not have enough available slots to meet current demand.

The MPCC Ogallala Campus is trying to address the need with its meeting.

Cheryl Roche, coordinator for the High Plains Early Learning Connection, will explain what family home child care is, why quality child care matters and the ideal qualities of a provider. She will also address steps to start a business and licensing requirements as well as contracts and communication tips.

The meeting is worth three clock hours of continuing education credit.

Those interested in registering can contact the MPCC Ogallala Campus at (308) 284-9830 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ogallala@mpcc.edu" target="_blank">Ogallala@mpcc.edu</a>.

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 </figure>News Release Mid-Plains Community CollegeThe Mid-Plains Community College Ogallala Campus will host a free informational meeting for anyone interested in starting an in-home child care business. The meeting will be 6-8 p.m. June 21 at the Perkins County Senior Center, 420 Central Ave., in Grant.According to the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, Nebraska loses $745 million annually because parents drop out of the workforce, miss work, turn down a promotion or move because of a lack of child care.More than 75 percent of children under age 6 live in homes where all adults work. Yet, 91 percent of counties in Nebraska with child care facilities do not have enough available slots to meet current demand.The MPCC Ogallala Campus is trying to address the need with its meeting.Cheryl Roche, coordinator for the High Plains Early Learning Connection, will explain what family home child care is, why quality child care matters and the ideal qualities of a provider. She will also address steps to start a business and licensing requirements as well as contracts and communication tips.The meeting is worth three clock hours of continuing education credit.Those interested in registering can contact the MPCC Ogallala Campus at (308) 284-9830 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ogallala@mpcc.edu" target="_blank">Ogallala@mpcc.edu</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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MPCC Ogallala to host free meeting on starting in-home child care business

LINCOLN, Neb.-Roger Houser of Elwood is the fourth winner of a 2022 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Crew Cab Flex Fuel truck in the 27th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ &amp; Buck$ Scratch game.

Houser purchased his winning Truck$ &amp; Buck$ ticket at The Red Barn at 107 N Smith Ave. in Elwood.

He bought his winning ticket after the Nebraska Lottery’s Lincoln offices had closed for the weekend, so he had to wait to see if he was reading it right.

“When I scratched it off I really didn’t do anything until Monday when I called and verified,” Houser said. “Wanted to make sure before I got too excited.”

Winning a new truck is great, Houser said, but the win could have come a little sooner. About a month ago he purchased a new SUV, so now he’s got two vehicles with that new car smell.

“It’s wild,” he said. “I’ve entered a gun raffle for 17, 18 years and I never won. Here, I just bought five tickets and won. It’s wild.”

The 27th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s popular $2 Truck$ &amp; Buck$ Scratch game features the 2022 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Flex Fuel truck as its top prize. Players have the opportunity to win one of eight Ford F-150 trucks as well as cash and Ethanol-enriched fuel prizes. The truck prize is valued at $58,900, which includes $1,162 for costs associated with ownership and state and federal withholding paid by the Nebraska Lottery of $2,945 and $14,136, respectively. The odds of winning the top prize in Truck$ &amp; Buck$ are 1 in 336,000, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.69.

The mission of the Nebraska Lottery is to generate proceeds for good causes while providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Over $868 million has been raised for the Nebraska Lottery’s beneficiary funds since the Lottery began in 1993. All 93 counties in Nebraska have benefited from projects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.

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 </figure>News Release Nebraska LotteryLINCOLN, Neb.-Roger Houser of Elwood is the fourth winner of a 2022 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Crew Cab Flex Fuel truck in the 27th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ &amp; Buck$ Scratch game.Houser purchased his winning Truck$ &amp; Buck$ ticket at The Red Barn at 107 N Smith Ave. in Elwood.He bought his winning ticket after the Nebraska Lottery’s Lincoln offices had closed for the weekend, so he had to wait to see if he was reading it right.“When I scratched it off I really didn’t do anything until Monday when I called and verified,” Houser said. “Wanted to make sure before I got too excited.”Winning a new truck is great, Houser said, but the win could have come a little sooner. About a month ago he purchased a new SUV, so now he’s got two vehicles with that new car smell.“It’s wild,” he said. “I’ve entered a gun raffle for 17, 18 years and I never won. Here, I just bought five tickets and won. It’s wild.”The 27th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s popular $2 Truck$ &amp; Buck$ Scratch game features the 2022 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Flex Fuel truck as its top prize. Players have the opportunity to win one of eight Ford F-150 trucks as well as cash and Ethanol-enriched fuel prizes. The truck prize is valued at $58,900, which includes $1,162 for costs associated with ownership and state and federal withholding paid by the Nebraska Lottery of $2,945 and $14,136, respectively. The odds of winning the top prize in Truck$ &amp; Buck$ are 1 in 336,000, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.69.The mission of the Nebraska Lottery is to generate proceeds for good causes while providing quality entertainment options to Nebraskans. Over $868 million has been raised for the Nebraska Lottery’s beneficiary funds since the Lottery began in 1993. All 93 counties in Nebraska have benefited from projects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.<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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Alliance – Enjoy a whale of a time at the Alliance Public Library and registration continues for "Oceans of Possibilities” including weekly reading goals with prizes from local restaurants! Upcoming events include Riverside Discovery Center on Wednesday, June 15th at 10 am or 1 pm for grades K-12 and Aquatic Jar Craft for all ages on Thursday, June 16th from 3-5 pm. Aquatic Code Clubs continue to meet weekly for pre-registered participants. Please join us in the Community Room for all events.

For more information, please contact Cynthia Horn, Children's and Youth Services Librarian at 762-1387 and visit the Alliance Public Library website and Facebook page.

By City of AllianceAlliance – Enjoy a whale of a time at the Alliance Public Library and registration continues for "Oceans of Possibilities” including weekly reading goals with prizes from local restaurants! Upcoming events include Riverside Discovery Center on Wednesday, June 15th at 10 am or 1 pm for grades K-12 and Aquatic Jar Craft for all ages on Thursday, June 16th from 3-5 pm. Aquatic Code Clubs continue to meet weekly for pre-registered participants. Please join us in the Community Room for all events.For more information, please contact Cynthia Horn, Children's and Youth Services Librarian at 762-1387 and visit the Alliance Public Library website and Facebook page.

'Oceans of Possibilities' Reading at Alliance library continues

Today we'll return you to the June 7 Alliance City Council meeting. The council heard from Activate Alliance on the 10th Street and Box Butte Avenue walk audit, approved the Interim Airport Project financing, approved the purchase of four used police patrol vehicles and more.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Alliance City Council meeting, June 7" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=95h2x-1249a02-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=2&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=5&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Today we'll return you to the June 7 Alliance City Council meeting. The council heard from Activate Alliance on the 10th Street and Box Butte Avenue walk audit, approved the Interim Airport Project financing, approved the purchase of four used police patrol vehicles and more.&nbsp;

Post Podcast: Alliance City Council meeting, June 7 

SIDNEY, Neb. -&nbsp;Eight Western Nebraska Community College Sidney Campus students received scholarships recently from a $5,000 grant from the Thomas D. Buckley Trust.

The students who were awarded scholarships studied business, basic nursing assistant, and licensed practical nursing at WNCC during the 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarships were used to aid WNCC students with tuition and fees.

“We are extremely grateful for the continued support and generosity of the Thomas D. Buckley Trust,” WNCC Foundation Gifts &amp; Grants Director Alena Haun said. "The Buckley Trust scholarships play a significant role in the retention and success of our students, allowing them to focus on schoolwork and their goals over the cost of attendance. We sincerely thank The Thomas D. Buckley Trust for investing in our students.”

The Thomas D. Buckley Trust is a private foundation created in memory of Thomas

D. Buckley, who spent most of his life as a farmer in Chappell until his death in 1979. According to the official website, the trust "provides resources for the needs of eligible, tax-exempt organizations in the communities in the Panhandle of Western Nebraska and in Northeastern Colorado."

The trust awards $20,000 annually to students who have graduated from high schools in western Nebraska and northern Colorado, and are currently enrolled in college seeking an associate or bachelor's degree. To learn more about the Thomas D. Buckley Trust, please visit thomasbuckleytrust.com.

For more information about WNCC scholarships and financial assistance, contact the WNCC Financial Aid office at 308-635-6011 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:financialaid@wncc.edu" target="_blank">financialaid@wncc.edu.</a>

SIDNEY, Neb. -&nbsp;Eight Western Nebraska Community College Sidney Campus students received scholarships recently from a $5,000 grant from the Thomas D. Buckley Trust.The students who were awarded scholarships studied business, basic nursing assistant, and licensed practical nursing at WNCC during the 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarships were used to aid WNCC students with tuition and fees.“We are extremely grateful for the continued support and generosity of the Thomas D. Buckley Trust,” WNCC Foundation Gifts &amp; Grants Director Alena Haun said. "The Buckley Trust scholarships play a significant role in the retention and success of our students, allowing them to focus on schoolwork and their goals over the cost of attendance. We sincerely thank The Thomas D. Buckley Trust for investing in our students.”The Thomas D. Buckley Trust is a private foundation created in memory of ThomasD. Buckley, who spent most of his life as a farmer in Chappell until his death in 1979. According to the official website, the trust "provides resources for the needs of eligible, tax-exempt organizations in the communities in the Panhandle of Western Nebraska and in Northeastern Colorado."The trust awards $20,000 annually to students who have graduated from high schools in western Nebraska and northern Colorado, and are currently enrolled in college seeking an associate or bachelor's degree. To learn more about the Thomas D. Buckley Trust, please visit thomasbuckleytrust.com.For more information about WNCC scholarships and financial assistance, contact the WNCC Financial Aid office at 308-635-6011 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:financialaid@wncc.edu" target="_blank">financialaid@wncc.edu.</a>

8 WNCC students receive scholarships from Buckley Trust Grant

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 6/10/22

Scottsbluff Police are pleased to announce that seat belt usage increased in Scottsbluff. 

The Scottsbluff Police Dept participated in the Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement wave from Monday May 23 to Sunday June 5 using money for overtime with a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office. A seat belt usage survey was conducted before the enforcement wave started and Scottsbluff had a seat belt usage rate of 51.5%. A seat belt usage survey was conducted after the grant and the rate had increased to 59.25%. 

Sergeant Philip Eckerberg said “This improvement in traffic safety is a result of the hard work done by Scottsbluff Police Officers.”

Results of Click it or Ticket enforcement wave:

120 citations: No Seat Belt 24, No Valid Registration 32, No Insurance 5, Traffic Light Violation 1, No Operator’s License 10, Speeding 18, Driving Under Suspension 7, Minor in Possession of Alcohol 4, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol 1, No Lights After Dark 2, Failure to Yield Right of Way 2, Impeding Traffic 1, Open Container of Alcohol 1, Provisional Operator’s Permit Violation 1, Negligent/Careless Driving 2, Too Fast for Conditions 1, Improper U-Turn 1, Leaving Scene of Accident 1, Stop Sign Violation 2, Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Marijuana 1, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3, Arrest Warrants served 8, Felony Arrests 5, Written Warnings 118.

The Scottsbluff Police Department has been awarded a speed enforcement grant funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office. 

Sergeant Philip Eckerberg said “This grant is for speed enforcement on Broadway and 27TH Street every Friday and Saturday starting on June 10TH, 2022 and ending August 13. This grant will allow for two extra officers to patrol Broadway and 27TH Street for speed violations every day of the grant.”

By Scottsbluff Police Department&nbsp;Scottsbluff Police are pleased to announce that seat belt usage increased in Scottsbluff. The Scottsbluff Police Dept participated in the Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement wave from Monday May 23 to Sunday June 5 using money for overtime with a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office. A seat belt usage survey was conducted before the enforcement wave started and Scottsbluff had a seat belt usage rate of 51.5%. A seat belt usage survey was conducted after the grant and the rate had increased to 59.25%. Sergeant Philip Eckerberg said “This improvement in traffic safety is a result of the hard work done by Scottsbluff Police Officers.”Results of Click it or Ticket enforcement wave:120 citations: No Seat Belt 24, No Valid Registration 32, No Insurance 5, Traffic Light Violation 1, No Operator’s License 10, Speeding 18, Driving Under Suspension 7, Minor in Possession of Alcohol 4, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol 1, No Lights After Dark 2, Failure to Yield Right of Way 2, Impeding Traffic 1, Open Container of Alcohol 1, Provisional Operator’s Permit Violation 1, Negligent/Careless Driving 2, Too Fast for Conditions 1, Improper U-Turn 1, Leaving Scene of Accident 1, Stop Sign Violation 2, Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Marijuana 1, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3, Arrest Warrants served 8, Felony Arrests 5, Written Warnings 118.The Scottsbluff Police Department has been awarded a speed enforcement grant funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office. Sergeant Philip Eckerberg said “This grant is for speed enforcement on Broadway and 27TH Street every Friday and Saturday starting on June 10TH, 2022 and ending August 13. This grant will allow for two extra officers to patrol Broadway and 27TH Street for speed violations every day of the grant.”

Scottsbluff police release Click It or Ticket results, awarded speed enforcement grant

By Panhandle Post A march protesting gun violence will be held on June 11 to coincide with the National Marches by the March For Our Lives organization in Chadron.&nbsp; The march will start at 2 p.m. outside of the Chadron Middle School and end on the Dawes Courthouse lawn.

"We are asking everyone to wear blue or orange and bring signs," Chadron March Organizer&nbsp;Cassie Nesheim said.&nbsp;

For more information, you can go to the March For Our Lives website, and/or you can RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/i4_FCfh7VUujoTmCX81YbQ2" target="_blank">https://secure.everyaction.com/i4_FCfh7VUujoTmCX81YbQ2</a>.

For more information contact Nesheim at (308) 760-2187.&nbsp; &nbsp;

By Panhandle Post A march protesting gun violence will be held on June 11 to coincide with the National Marches by the March For Our Lives organization in Chadron.&nbsp; The march will start at 2 p.m. outside of the Chadron Middle School and end on the Dawes Courthouse lawn. "We are asking everyone to wear blue or orange and bring signs," Chadron March Organizer&nbsp;Cassie Nesheim said.&nbsp;For more information, you can go to the March For Our Lives website, and/or you can RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/i4_FCfh7VUujoTmCX81YbQ2" target="_blank">https://secure.everyaction.com/i4_FCfh7VUujoTmCX81YbQ2</a>. For more information contact Nesheim at (308) 760-2187.&nbsp; &nbsp;

March protesting gun violence to be held in Chadron 

LINCOLN –&nbsp;Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that inflation is at its highest point in over 40 years.&nbsp; Consumer prices have gone up 8.6% over the past year.

“Inflation in America has hit a new 40-year high. &nbsp;There is nothing more corrosive to the American family’s pocketbooks. &nbsp;President Biden’s failed policies are forcing families to struggle with high prices.”

“Mr. President, it’s time to put the American people first.&nbsp; Stop the rampant spending, stop the war on American energy, and reverse course on your big-government agenda that is hurting all Americans.”

By Gov. Pete RickettsLINCOLN –&nbsp;Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that inflation is at its highest point in over 40 years.&nbsp; Consumer prices have gone up 8.6% over the past year.“Inflation in America has hit a new 40-year high. &nbsp;There is nothing more corrosive to the American family’s pocketbooks. &nbsp;President Biden’s failed policies are forcing families to struggle with high prices.”“Mr. President, it’s time to put the American people first.&nbsp; Stop the rampant spending, stop the war on American energy, and reverse course on your big-government agenda that is hurting all Americans.”

Gov. Ricketts’ statement on highest inflation in 40+ years

By Friends of Chadron Public Library&nbsp;

The Friends of the Chadron Public Library are holding our monthly book sale at the Annex next to the Public Library on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM both days. 

 Our self-help and parenting books will be free this month, so a good time for people to stop by if they haven't previously.

By Friends of Chadron Public Library&nbsp;The Friends of the Chadron Public Library are holding our monthly book sale at the Annex next to the Public Library on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM both days. Our self-help and parenting books will be free this month, so a good time for people to stop by if they haven't previously.<figure>
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Chadron– In April, The Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Community Action Partnership, Karen Eisenbarth, announced her intent to retire effective June 30, 2022. Karen has been employed at the agency for nearly 14 years, first as the HR Director and then as CEO in 2013.

“Karen has provided exceptional leadership to NCAP during her tenure, expanding programs, and implementing technological advances that have improved agency capacity to provide exceptional service to our clients. The agency has seen growth in programs and partnerships in the communities”, says Jake Stewart, NCAP’s Board of Directors President. “Karen and the entire team at NCAP responded to the pandemic by immediately implementing remote services to clients to ensure the agency continued to meet the needs in each community NCAP serves”.

“It is with mixed emotion, joy, pride, and sadness that I step back from my role at NCAP,” said Eisenbarth. “Serving as the leader of this incredible agency has been the greatest honor of my life. This decision was made easier knowing the extraordinary capabilities and commitment of our Board of Directors, the leadership team, and our entire staff to continue to serve our communities.”

Northwest Community Action Partnership is a non-profit serving low-income residents in the Nebraska panhandle with a variety of programs to improve their lives. All of NCAP’s programs aim to serve those in poverty and to help people achieve economic stability. The agency’s primary service counties are Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Sheridan, and Cherry, but the agency also serves the entire panhandle with several programs. NCAP was established in 1965 and has over 75 employees. NCAP was honored as Business of the Year in 2019 by the Chadron Chamber of Commerce.

NCAP’s Board of Directors is conducting a search for Eisenbarth’s successor. To view the job advertisement, CLICK HERE.

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 </figure>“Karen has provided exceptional leadership to NCAP during her tenure, expanding programs, and implementing technological advances that have improved agency capacity to provide exceptional service to our clients. The agency has seen growth in programs and partnerships in the communities”, says Jake Stewart, NCAP’s Board of Directors President. “Karen and the entire team at NCAP responded to the pandemic by immediately implementing remote services to clients to ensure the agency continued to meet the needs in each community NCAP serves”.“It is with mixed emotion, joy, pride, and sadness that I step back from my role at NCAP,” said Eisenbarth. “Serving as the leader of this incredible agency has been the greatest honor of my life. This decision was made easier knowing the extraordinary capabilities and commitment of our Board of Directors, the leadership team, and our entire staff to continue to serve our communities.”Northwest Community Action Partnership is a non-profit serving low-income residents in the Nebraska panhandle with a variety of programs to improve their lives. All of NCAP’s programs aim to serve those in poverty and to help people achieve economic stability. The agency’s primary service counties are Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Sheridan, and Cherry, but the agency also serves the entire panhandle with several programs. NCAP was established in 1965 and has over 75 employees. NCAP was honored as Business of the Year in 2019 by the Chadron Chamber of Commerce.NCAP’s Board of Directors is conducting a search for Eisenbarth’s successor. To view the job advertisement, CLICK HERE.

Eisenbarth announces retirement from NCAP

By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte Post

McCOOK, Neb.-A McCook woman has died after her vehicle collided with a truck.

McCook police said at around 8:59 a.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to an injury accident in the 800 block of W. Q St.&nbsp;

Officers arrived and learned that a 2004 Chevy Impala, driven by Ketra Vlasin, 26, had collided with a 2006 Freightliner truck owned by the Nebraska Public Power District.&nbsp;

Police said the truck was stopped on the east side of the roadway and unoccupied at the time of the collision. Police said the NPPD truck had its emergency equipment activated as they performed maintenance on the electrical infrastructure.

Vlasin and an infant passenger in her vehicle were transported to McCook Community Hospital, where Vlasin later died from her injuries. The infant was treated for minor injuries and released to family members.

Police said the cause of the crash is still under investigation.&nbsp;

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McCook woman killed in crash with NPPD truck

SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.&nbsp; — The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a shooting in Rushville, which led to the arrest of a South Dakota man Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, at approximately 5:25 p.m. MT, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol in response to a shooting at the Rushville Sale Barn. The incident occurred following an argument between two people. After preliminary investigation, investigators believe that following the verbal altercation, the suspect, identified as Gilbert Grooms, 44, of Oglala, South Dakota, retrieved a shotgun from his vehicle. He then fired in the direction of the victim, identified as Charles Winters, 35, of Martin, South Dakota.

Winters then retreated to his vehicle. Grooms fired at the vehicle multiple times, leading to the victim fleeing around a trailer. Grooms then fired again, striking Winters in the midsection. Winters was flown to Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Grooms was arrested by the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and was lodged in Sheridan County Jail for attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and terroristic threats. The investigation remains ongoing.

By Nebraska State PatrolSCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.&nbsp; — The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a shooting in Rushville, which led to the arrest of a South Dakota man Wednesday afternoon.Wednesday, at approximately 5:25 p.m. MT, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol in response to a shooting at the Rushville Sale Barn. The incident occurred following an argument between two people. After preliminary investigation, investigators believe that following the verbal altercation, the suspect, identified as Gilbert Grooms, 44, of Oglala, South Dakota, retrieved a shotgun from his vehicle. He then fired in the direction of the victim, identified as Charles Winters, 35, of Martin, South Dakota.Winters then retreated to his vehicle. Grooms fired at the vehicle multiple times, leading to the victim fleeing around a trailer. Grooms then fired again, striking Winters in the midsection. Winters was flown to Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.Grooms was arrested by the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and was lodged in Sheridan County Jail for attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and terroristic threats. The investigation remains ongoing.

NSP releases more information following Rushville shooting 

By HEATHER JOHNSON North Platte Community College

It’s never too late to go back to school.

That’s according to Gigi Berol, of Ogallala, who returned to college after almost 30 years. In May, she earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business with an emphasis in nonprofit management from Mid-Plains Community College.

“The same timing isn’t right for everybody,” Berol said. “But, earning a degree at some point in your life is doable – especially if you have the support of your family, friends and employer like I did.”

Berol started out as a traditional student. After graduating from Columbus High School in 1986, she enrolled at Central Community College – Columbus. At that time, it was known as Platte Technical College.

“I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life,” Berol said. “I took business classes thinking maybe I wanted to pursue something in business, but I also studied fashion and daycare.”

She quit school after a year and a half to take a position nannying in California, but the job didn’t pan out.

“I had the paperwork filled out then got scared and didn’t go,” Berol said of the California trip. “I also didn’t finish my last semester at Central. My parents weren’t very happy about that.”

Berol went into the workforce instead. She had a friend in Columbus whose parents owned the North Shore Lodge at Lemoyne, and they offered Berol a job there in the summer of 1992.

“I was only planning on spending that summer at the lake, but then I met my husband,” Berol said. “Steve had a similar situation. He moved from Colorado to work at North Shore for the season, and now here we are – still in Ogallala all these years later.”

The couple raised a son and a daughter during their time in the town. Gigi spent 15 years working at Ogallala Community Hospital, both in admissions and as the x-ray manager, prior to taking on her current role as outreach administrative assistant for the MPCC Ogallala Campus.

It wasn’t until 2017 that she began thinking about going back to finish what she started.

“I was at a point where my career required a college degree,” Gigi said. “Honestly, it was always one of those things that had been left undone. My mom and dad had both been educators and had wanted my siblings and I to keep going.”

She decided to take the classes online and via distance learning through MPCC because of the flexibility aspect.

“Doing so allowed me to schedule school around my job,” Gigi said. “I could study over my lunch hour or come into work early and finish assignments before the campus opened. The idea of going back to school was overwhelming at first, but the instructors and staff at MPCC were very helpful and reassuring.”

Their support proved to be a tremendous comfort to her. She soon found that everything she remembered from college – from the writing style to technology – had changed.

“I was a ‘C’ student in high school, so the thought of embarrassing myself in front of my coworkers was terrifying,” Gigi said. “Fortunately, my supervisor [Mary Pierce] was extremely supportive, as were my family and friends within the college.”

She took a couple of classes each semester, during the winterim session and in the summer. Some of her instructors also made accommodations for independent study.

“I just kept chipping away, one step at a time,” Gigi said. “I took a year off when my mom was sick and dying, but then I went back to it.”

Fortunately, she was able to transfer in 20 of her credits from Central.

“That’s the thing I think a lot of people don’t realize,” Gigi said. “Credits don’t expire.”

Once she got into the groove of taking classes again, Gigi found the college experience to be much more enriching the second time around.

“I appreciated education more than when I was 18,” Gigi said. “I felt more eager to learn and goal-oriented because in high school, I really didn’t care. At MPCC, I wanted to get better grades. I wanted that GPA to be good. The older you get, you realize that’s a big deal, so that was something I strived for. If I didn’t get the grade I wanted, I studied harder the next time.”

Her efforts paid off – earning her a spot on the college’s Dean’s List and induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gigi’s biggest sense of accomplishment, however, came May 13, the day she walked across the stage at commencement and accepted her long-awaited degree.

“It was incredible,” Gigi said. “Not just because I wanted it, but because a higher education was so important to my parents and because, as a parent, I wanted to set an example for my children. I wanted to show them it’s never too late. You’re never too old to keep learning. You just have to believe in yourself. You can do it. You’re worth it, and college will always be there when the timing is right.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654791848057.png" alt="Gigi Berol, of Ogallala, holds up the degree she earned from Mid-Plains Community College. Berol returned to school after an almost 30-year hiatus." />
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 </figure>By HEATHER JOHNSON North Platte Community CollegeIt’s never too late to go back to school.That’s according to Gigi Berol, of Ogallala, who returned to college after almost 30 years. In May, she earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business with an emphasis in nonprofit management from Mid-Plains Community College.“The same timing isn’t right for everybody,” Berol said. “But, earning a degree at some point in your life is doable – especially if you have the support of your family, friends and employer like I did.”The early daysBerol started out as a traditional student. After graduating from Columbus High School in 1986, she enrolled at Central Community College – Columbus. At that time, it was known as Platte Technical College.“I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life,” Berol said. “I took business classes thinking maybe I wanted to pursue something in business, but I also studied fashion and daycare.”She quit school after a year and a half to take a position nannying in California, but the job didn’t pan out.“I had the paperwork filled out then got scared and didn’t go,” Berol said of the California trip. “I also didn’t finish my last semester at Central. My parents weren’t very happy about that.”Berol went into the workforce instead. She had a friend in Columbus whose parents owned the North Shore Lodge at Lemoyne, and they offered Berol a job there in the summer of 1992.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654791880695.png" alt="The Berols gather for a celebration following a commencement ceremony in North Platte in May. Gigi Berol earned an associate degree from Mid-Plains Community College. Pictured left to right are her son Craig, Gigi, daughter Courtney and Gigi’s husband Steve." />
 <figcaption>The Berols gather for a celebration following a commencement ceremony in North Platte in May. Gigi Berol earned an associate degree from Mid-Plains Community College. Pictured left to right are her son Craig, Gigi, daughter Courtney and Gigi’s husband Steve.</figcaption>
 </figure>“I was only planning on spending that summer at the lake, but then I met my husband,” Berol said. “Steve had a similar situation. He moved from Colorado to work at North Shore for the season, and now here we are – still in Ogallala all these years later.”The couple raised a son and a daughter during their time in the town. Gigi spent 15 years working at Ogallala Community Hospital, both in admissions and as the x-ray manager, prior to taking on her current role as outreach administrative assistant for the MPCC Ogallala Campus.Tying up loose endsIt wasn’t until 2017 that she began thinking about going back to finish what she started.“I was at a point where my career required a college degree,” Gigi said. “Honestly, it was always one of those things that had been left undone. My mom and dad had both been educators and had wanted my siblings and I to keep going.”She decided to take the classes online and via distance learning through MPCC because of the flexibility aspect.“Doing so allowed me to schedule school around my job,” Gigi said. “I could study over my lunch hour or come into work early and finish assignments before the campus opened. The idea of going back to school was overwhelming at first, but the instructors and staff at MPCC were very helpful and reassuring.”Their support proved to be a tremendous comfort to her. She soon found that everything she remembered from college – from the writing style to technology – had changed.“I was a ‘C’ student in high school, so the thought of embarrassing myself in front of my coworkers was terrifying,” Gigi said. “Fortunately, my supervisor [Mary Pierce] was extremely supportive, as were my family and friends within the college.”She took a couple of classes each semester, during the winterim session and in the summer. Some of her instructors also made accommodations for independent study.“I just kept chipping away, one step at a time,” Gigi said. “I took a year off when my mom was sick and dying, but then I went back to it.”Fortunately, she was able to transfer in 20 of her credits from Central.“That’s the thing I think a lot of people don’t realize,” Gigi said. “Credits don’t expire.”Once she got into the groove of taking classes again, Gigi found the college experience to be much more enriching the second time around.“I appreciated education more than when I was 18,” Gigi said. “I felt more eager to learn and goal-oriented because in high school, I really didn’t care. At MPCC, I wanted to get better grades. I wanted that GPA to be good. The older you get, you realize that’s a big deal, so that was something I strived for. If I didn’t get the grade I wanted, I studied harder the next time.”Her efforts paid off – earning her a spot on the college’s Dean’s List and induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gigi’s biggest sense of accomplishment, however, came May 13, the day she walked across the stage at commencement and accepted her long-awaited degree.“It was incredible,” Gigi said. “Not just because I wanted it, but because a higher education was so important to my parents and because, as a parent, I wanted to set an example for my children. I wanted to show them it’s never too late. You’re never too old to keep learning. You just have to believe in yourself. You can do it. You’re worth it, and college will always be there when the timing is right.”

Ogallala woman earns degree after three decades away from school

Below are findings from the Activate Alliance Committee walk audit at 10th Street and Box Butte Avenue.&nbsp;

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle Post Below are findings from the Activate Alliance Committee walk audit at 10th Street and Box Butte Avenue.&nbsp;<figure>
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Activate Alliance: 10th and Box Butte Avenue walk audit findings 

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 6/9/22

Guests from the ARC discuss the success of the annual fundraising campaign and offer info on exercise classes and other services.

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POST PODCAST: Alliance Recreation Center

Gering, NE –&nbsp;&nbsp;Deb Carpenter-Nolting and Lyn Messersmith will present their program&nbsp;Heart’s Compass: Women on the Trail&nbsp;on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center Amphitheater located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, NE.

This presentation is made possible by Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Scotts Bluff National Monument and Black Hills Parks and Forests Association as part of the HN Speakers Bureau.

This program is an account of pioneer women crossing the Plains in the 19th century. Carpenter-Nolting and Messersmith present original poems, songs and stories, as well as actual diary entries of women who journeyed on the Oregon Trail.&nbsp;Heart’s Compass&nbsp;is one of approximately 300 programs offered through the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau. The more than 165 available speakers include acclaimed scholars, writers, musicians, storytellers and folklorists on topics ranging from pioneer heritage to ethics and law to international and multicultural issues, making it the largest humanities speakers bureau in the nation.

For information detailing the available speakers and guidelines for booking them, please access the Humanities Nebraska website at www.humanitiesnebraska.org (Speakers section) or contact Humanities Nebraska at 215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 330, Lincoln, NE 68508, phone (402) 474-2131, fax (402) 474-4852 or e-mail info@humanitiesnebraska.org.

Further information about Scotts Bluff National Monument programs and schedules are available at the visitor center, by calling 308-436-9700 or by visiting our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm</a>&nbsp;or Facebook at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps</a>.

By Scotts Bluff National Monument&nbsp;Gering, NE –&nbsp;&nbsp;Deb Carpenter-Nolting and Lyn Messersmith will present their program&nbsp;Heart’s Compass: Women on the Trail&nbsp;on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center Amphitheater located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, NE.This presentation is made possible by Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Scotts Bluff National Monument and Black Hills Parks and Forests Association as part of the HN Speakers Bureau.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587140447752.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy: Great Plains James, www.greatplainsjames.com" />
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 </figure>This program is an account of pioneer women crossing the Plains in the 19th century. Carpenter-Nolting and Messersmith present original poems, songs and stories, as well as actual diary entries of women who journeyed on the Oregon Trail.&nbsp;Heart’s Compass&nbsp;is one of approximately 300 programs offered through the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau. The more than 165 available speakers include acclaimed scholars, writers, musicians, storytellers and folklorists on topics ranging from pioneer heritage to ethics and law to international and multicultural issues, making it the largest humanities speakers bureau in the nation.For information detailing the available speakers and guidelines for booking them, please access the Humanities Nebraska website at www.humanitiesnebraska.org (Speakers section) or contact Humanities Nebraska at 215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 330, Lincoln, NE 68508, phone (402) 474-2131, fax (402) 474-4852 or e-mail info@humanitiesnebraska.org.Further information about Scotts Bluff National Monument programs and schedules are available at the visitor center, by calling 308-436-9700 or by visiting our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm</a>&nbsp;or Facebook at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps</a>.

Heart’s Compass: Women on the Trail to be presented at Scotts Bluff Monument

DUNDY COUNTY-Officials in Southwest Nebraska said they have confirmed the second positive case of rabies in the area this year.

The Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department said a skunk in Dundy County tested positive for the virus.

Officials said in skunks and other warm-blooded animals, rabies is a deadly virus that causes inflammation of the brain.&nbsp;

People can be exposed to rabies from saliva or blood, which most commonly occurs through a bite or contact with an infected wild animal. Humans can also be exposed through pets or livestock that were infected after contact with a contagious animal.

"Practicing animal safety as an adult teaches children to be cautious around unfamiliar or wild animals. Any animal that has not been vaccinated against rabies is at risk of getting the disease," said Lori Rowley, RN, Public Health Nurse with SWNPHD. "If you suspect that you or a family member has been exposed to rabies, contact your medical provider right away."

-Difficulty with eating or drinking -Increased aggression -General sickness -Excessive drooling -Odd behavior changes, nervousness, irritability

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said rabies is a medical urgency and anyone with suspected exposure should wash wound with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately.

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 </figure>By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte PostDUNDY COUNTY-Officials in Southwest Nebraska said they have confirmed the second positive case of rabies in the area this year.The Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department said a skunk in Dundy County tested positive for the virus.Officials said in skunks and other warm-blooded animals, rabies is a deadly virus that causes inflammation of the brain.&nbsp;People can be exposed to rabies from saliva or blood, which most commonly occurs through a bite or contact with an infected wild animal. Humans can also be exposed through pets or livestock that were infected after contact with a contagious animal."Practicing animal safety as an adult teaches children to be cautious around unfamiliar or wild animals. Any animal that has not been vaccinated against rabies is at risk of getting the disease," said Lori Rowley, RN, Public Health Nurse with SWNPHD. "If you suspect that you or a family member has been exposed to rabies, contact your medical provider right away."Signs of rabies in animals include:-Difficulty with eating or drinking -Increased aggression -General sickness -Excessive drooling -Odd behavior changes, nervousness, irritabilityThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said rabies is a medical urgency and anyone with suspected exposure should wash wound with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately.

Officials confirm 2nd postive case of rabies in Southwest Nebraska

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Poverty Task Force

The mass shootings that are happening on a regular basis in America are a clear sign that there are mental health issues in our nation. Why would 18-year-olds use guns to shoot up school classrooms and grocery stores? Why do we have so much violence now?

I have been studying the book Emotional Poverty by Ruby Payne, whose company aha! Process created the Bridges Out of Poverty programs, and I have written about emotional poverty previously. Emotional poverty occurs when the brain is not regulated, the inner self is underdeveloped, there are no secure emotional attachments, and the environment reinforces the idea that a person is "less than" or "separate from" others.

Emotional poverty is not based on financial poverty. Certainly the tyranny of the moment, where a household cannot pay bills so must make difficult choices, creates a great deal of stress on adults and children. What else creates problems?

How about addiction - of anyone in the family? This might be a drug addiction or alcoholism. But it also might be a fixation on something else. How about addiction to porn? or video games? or other screen addictions? Screen addictions can happen to people of any age, and they affect everyone in the household.

Physical or mental illness in the family creates stress. The illness may be caused by an injury, bacteria or virus, or a biochemical imbalance, like diabetes. Biochemical issues may have more than physical components. They often affect thinking, emotions, and behaviors. Mental illness creates problems in a household. Someone in the family may have depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or any of several disorders. Or there may be a personality disorder.

In her book, Payne says, "People with borderline and/or narcissistic personality disorder often have these identifiers: very intelligent, very charming, but can change in a second to rage, anger, and alienation. Often there is an addiction involved. Individuals with borderline and/or narcissistic personality disorder are especially deficient in genuine feelings of sadness and mournful longing. The deficiency emerges as anger and resentment loaded with revengeful wishes rather than real sadness."

Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) can have a tremendous impact on future violence, both as victim and perpetrator. We'll talk more about these in a future column.

Parenting issues can create dysfunctional families. Family function is the extent to which the following five needs are met for children under the age of 18: material necessities, learning, self-respect, peer relationships, and harmony and stability. Family function is heavily impacted by two things: low income and high violence. When the family is not functioning, then

emotional damage is greater. It is critical for parents to set boundaries, limit choices, and have consequences for a child to learn internal self-regulation, necessary for adulthood.

Children who are not connected to a strong adult often experience emotional abuse or neglect. The child might constantly be criticized, humiliated, or unfavorably compared to others. Sometimes parents divorce and work hard to alienate a child from the other parent. Sometimes children have to take on the role of the parent in the household; maybe the parent has to hold down two jobs, is incarcerated, has physical or mental illness, or has an addiction problem. Emotional development is then subverted.

We see these problems, and many more, when we look at homes where there is emotional poverty. And there are many other causes of emotional poverty. We have been ignoring these problems for far too long, and now we are paying terrible consequences.

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Poverty Task ForceThe mass shootings that are happening on a regular basis in America are a clear sign that there are mental health issues in our nation. Why would 18-year-olds use guns to shoot up school classrooms and grocery stores? Why do we have so much violence now?I have been studying the book Emotional Poverty by Ruby Payne, whose company aha! Process created the Bridges Out of Poverty programs, and I have written about emotional poverty previously. Emotional poverty occurs when the brain is not regulated, the inner self is underdeveloped, there are no secure emotional attachments, and the environment reinforces the idea that a person is "less than" or "separate from" others.Emotional poverty is not based on financial poverty. Certainly the tyranny of the moment, where a household cannot pay bills so must make difficult choices, creates a great deal of stress on adults and children. What else creates problems?How about addiction - of anyone in the family? This might be a drug addiction or alcoholism. But it also might be a fixation on something else. How about addiction to porn? or video games? or other screen addictions? Screen addictions can happen to people of any age, and they affect everyone in the household.Physical or mental illness in the family creates stress. The illness may be caused by an injury, bacteria or virus, or a biochemical imbalance, like diabetes. Biochemical issues may have more than physical components. They often affect thinking, emotions, and behaviors. Mental illness creates problems in a household. Someone in the family may have depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or any of several disorders. Or there may be a personality disorder.In her book, Payne says, "People with borderline and/or narcissistic personality disorder often have these identifiers: very intelligent, very charming, but can change in a second to rage, anger, and alienation. Often there is an addiction involved. Individuals with borderline and/or narcissistic personality disorder are especially deficient in genuine feelings of sadness and mournful longing. The deficiency emerges as anger and resentment loaded with revengeful wishes rather than real sadness."Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) can have a tremendous impact on future violence, both as victim and perpetrator. We'll talk more about these in a future column.Parenting issues can create dysfunctional families. Family function is the extent to which the following five needs are met for children under the age of 18: material necessities, learning, self-respect, peer relationships, and harmony and stability. Family function is heavily impacted by two things: low income and high violence. When the family is not functioning, thenemotional damage is greater. It is critical for parents to set boundaries, limit choices, and have consequences for a child to learn internal self-regulation, necessary for adulthood.Children who are not connected to a strong adult often experience emotional abuse or neglect. The child might constantly be criticized, humiliated, or unfavorably compared to others. Sometimes parents divorce and work hard to alienate a child from the other parent. Sometimes children have to take on the role of the parent in the household; maybe the parent has to hold down two jobs, is incarcerated, has physical or mental illness, or has an addiction problem. Emotional development is then subverted.We see these problems, and many more, when we look at homes where there is emotional poverty. And there are many other causes of emotional poverty. We have been ignoring these problems for far too long, and now we are paying terrible consequences.

Poverty In Our Area: More on emotional poverty

On June 7 a dangerous storm hit Alliance with wind gusts causing a semi-tractor to be pushed over.&nbsp;

"Wind gusts and heavy rain made visibility zero percent," Alliance Police Sergeant David LaDuke said. "A semi-tractor pulling an unloaded trailer was driving northbound on Highway 385 and had just passed the Maverick gas station when the storm hit.&nbsp;The driver of the semi immediately pulled over and put the semi into park.&nbsp;The high winds pushed the semi onto its right side, causing the driver to be suspended from his seatbelt."

Three Alliance police officers, two Nebraska State Patrol troopers and the Alliance Fire Department immediately responded, shutting down the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 385.

"The driver, with the assistance of a trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol, was able to free himself out of the cab and crawl out of the semi," LaDuke said. "The driver of the semi was not hurt due to him wearing a seatbelt and was not transported to the hospital."

The semi was able to be pulled upright by Red Beard Garage and Towing, and was towed off the highway.

"The Alliance Police Department would like to thank the Nebraska State Patrol, the Alliance Fire Department and Red Beard Garage for their timely response and assistance with this incident," LaDuke added.&nbsp;

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 </figure>On June 7 a dangerous storm hit Alliance with wind gusts causing a semi-tractor to be pushed over.&nbsp;"Wind gusts and heavy rain made visibility zero percent," Alliance Police Sergeant David LaDuke said. "A semi-tractor pulling an unloaded trailer was driving northbound on Highway 385 and had just passed the Maverick gas station when the storm hit.&nbsp;The driver of the semi immediately pulled over and put the semi into park.&nbsp;The high winds pushed the semi onto its right side, causing the driver to be suspended from his seatbelt."Three Alliance police officers, two Nebraska State Patrol troopers and the Alliance Fire Department immediately responded, shutting down the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 385."The driver, with the assistance of a trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol, was able to free himself out of the cab and crawl out of the semi," LaDuke said. "The driver of the semi was not hurt due to him wearing a seatbelt and was not transported to the hospital."<figure>
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 </figure>The semi was able to be pulled upright by Red Beard Garage and Towing, and was towed off the highway."The Alliance Police Department would like to thank the Nebraska State Patrol, the Alliance Fire Department and Red Beard Garage for their timely response and assistance with this incident," LaDuke added.&nbsp;<figure>
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APD, AVFD, NSP respond to semi-tractor accident 

A man was shot at Sheridan County Livestock this afternoon in Rushville.

"An adult male was shot and the victim has been transported to the hospital," said Sheridan County Sheriff's Office.

His condition is not known at this time.&nbsp;

The suspect was taken into custody.&nbsp;

No names or further information has been released at this time.&nbsp;

"We wanted to let everyone know...and assure you, there is no threat to the community," Sheridan County Sheriff's Office said.&nbsp;

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostA man was shot at Sheridan County Livestock this afternoon in Rushville."An adult male was shot and the victim has been transported to the hospital," said Sheridan County Sheriff's Office.His condition is not known at this time.&nbsp;The suspect was taken into custody.&nbsp;No names or further information has been released at this time.&nbsp;"We wanted to let everyone know...and assure you, there is no threat to the community," Sheridan County Sheriff's Office said.&nbsp;

Man shot at Sheridan County Livestock in Rushville

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police have arrested a Rapid City man after he allegedly fired shots at construction workers along a highway. 

The Rapid City Journal reports the Pennington County Sheriff's Department responded Monday afternoon to reports of a man shooting at construction workers along State Highway 79 south of Rapid City. 

A sheriff's spokeswoman says it appears the man has no connection to the workers.

 State troopers converged on the area and arrested the 53-year-old man. No one was hurt.

By Associated PressRAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police have arrested a Rapid City man after he allegedly fired shots at construction workers along a highway. The Rapid City Journal reports the Pennington County Sheriff's Department responded Monday afternoon to reports of a man shooting at construction workers along State Highway 79 south of Rapid City. A sheriff's spokeswoman says it appears the man has no connection to the workers. State troopers converged on the area and arrested the 53-year-old man. No one was hurt.

Man arrested after shooting at construction workers near Rapid City

Chief Troy Shoemaker and Lt. Jeff Jurado discuss the upcoming golf tournament fundraiser for the AVFD.

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POST PODCAST: Alliance Volunteer Fire Dept.

Alliance – The City of Alliance Utility Office has been made aware of a scam email occurring in our area.

 The scam email requests for you to verify your contact information is accurate with a link to check energy savings status. This is a scam.

Please do not click the link in the email or reply providing personal identifiable information. 

The City of Alliance Utility department is not sending emails to offer savings or verify your contact information.

 If you are ever unsure about the validity of a phone call or email asking for Personal Identifiable Information, please call the direct number to the Alliance Utility Department (308) 762-5075.

If you have fallen victim to this scam, please contact the Non-Emergency Police Department line at (308) 762-4955 to file a report.

If you have any questions, please call the Utility Department at (308) 762-5075.

By City of AllianceAlliance – The City of Alliance Utility Office has been made aware of a scam email occurring in our area. The scam email requests for you to verify your contact information is accurate with a link to check energy savings status. This is a scam.Please do not click the link in the email or reply providing personal identifiable information. The City of Alliance Utility department is not sending emails to offer savings or verify your contact information. If you are ever unsure about the validity of a phone call or email asking for Personal Identifiable Information, please call the direct number to the Alliance Utility Department (308) 762-5075.If you have fallen victim to this scam, please contact the Non-Emergency Police Department line at (308) 762-4955 to file a report.If you have any questions, please call the Utility Department at (308) 762-5075.

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