Here's a look at this week's concerts in Chadron, Scottsbluff, Alliance and Gering. You can find a full schedule of concert stories under the News Tab and then click on Kman's Concert Calendar.&nbsp;

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Kman's Concert Calendar, week starting July 9 

SIDNEY – Brodie Mitchell and Alexys Hurt sat at a table inside a cozy coffee shop just off Interstate 80, sipping specialty drinks and discussing their decision to pursue a health care career.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney students talked about their desire to help others and make a positive impact on their communities.

“It’s a very challenging career, but yet a very gratifying one,” said Mitchell, a sophomore from Cambridge in the pre-medicine program. “When you can directly see how your work is improving somebody’s life, that’s something that’s just so rewarding.”

Mitchell wants to practice family medicine with obstetrics, allowing him to care for patients of all ages. Hurt plans to work in radiologic technology, another of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/index.php">20-plus pre-professional programs offered by UNK Health Sciences</a>.

“There’s such a wide variety of options in health care,” the sophomore from Dannebrog said. “You can go into a lot of things. It’s not just one specific career path.”

Both UNK students are part of the Health Science Club and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/scholarshipprograms.php">Kearney Health Opportunities Program</a>&nbsp;(KHOP), a collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center that provides scholarships, academic support and professional development activities for Lopers who plan to practice health care in rural communities.

“Being from a small town, I know what rural hospitals do for communities,” Hurt said. “It’s a completely different experience from larger hospitals. In a rural hospital, you can do a lot more and you build more personal connections with patients because you’re in a smaller community. That’s a big part of why I want to stay rural.”

“I think there’s something to be said about the camaraderie that you build in a small town,” Mitchell added. “You’re not just another doctor. I want those personal relationships with my patients, because I feel like that makes everything much more gratifying and rewarding.”

They heard the same comments during a recent trip to Sidney, population 6,400.

Mitchell and Hurt spent five days in the western Nebraska community while participating in the new Rural Immersion Program.

Available to any UNK health science student, this innovative program gives Lopers an opportunity to experience rural health care firsthand, going well beyond the traditional networking events and hospital tours. Participants are exposed to numerous aspects of the profession – administration, laboratory services, emergency department, surgery, radiology and pharmacy, to name a few – allowing them to see how these individuals work together to care for patients.

Julie Calahan, engagement and retention coordinator for UNK Health Sciences, calls it a “transformative learning experience.”

“The Rural Immersion Program is a unique opportunity for our students to gain valuable insights and experiences that go beyond the classroom,” she said. “Students are able to connect with health care providers and participate in hands-on experiences, and they’re also able to learn more about the hospital and community as a whole.”

The program launched in January 2024, when two students spent time in McCook and shadowed at Community Hospital, which hosted another student last month. A total of five UNK students will participate through Sidney Regional Medical Center this summer, including Mitchell and Hurt.

“Our goal is to help with workforce demand across the state,” Calahan said. “When we place students in these communities for a longer period of time, they have a more in-depth opportunity to be engaged and learn about the dynamics of the hospital. They also have an opportunity to meet with community leaders and learn about local initiatives.

“When they finish their professional school and are ready to start their career, they have these connecting points back to these rural communities. Our hope is that they look back at those experiences where they really connected with a community and ultimately decide to live and work there.”

With more than 900 undergraduate students currently enrolled in UNK Health Sciences, the Rural Immersion Program could serve as an important recruiting tool for hospitals that are struggling to fill their workforce needs.

There’s an urgent demand for more health care professionals in communities across Nebraska, and Sidney is no exception.

Jason Petik, chief executive officer at Sidney Regional Medical Center, called the current shortage “scary as hell.”

“We have a workforce that unfortunately went through a pandemic in the last four years and that really hit us hard,” he said. “We’re really struggling to replace the people we lost.”

With roughly 400 employees and an annual payroll over $55 million, SRMC remains an economic driver for the region and, more importantly, a necessity for the people living there. It’s the second-largest critical access hospital in the state, providing services that would otherwise be a 90-minute drive away.

During their visit, the UNK students got to see a long-term care addition scheduled to open in September and they heard about plans to build a new cancer center. The current SRMC facility was completed in 2015, so it’s also a sign of the progress happening there.

“Sidney has a lot of great things going for it,” Petik said. “Yes, it is rural, and we don’t have access to absolutely everything all of the time. But we do have a very tightknit community and a very positive culture. We’re trying to grow.”

And they want UNK graduates to be part of that growth.

SRMC and more than a dozen other providers are part of UNK’s Hospital Partners program. Representatives traveled to Kearney for the first-ever Hospital Partners Networking Event in February and a group of KHOP students visited the Sidney hospital later in the semester.

Obviously, Petik hopes these interactions lead to employment offers down the road. But he also understands the importance of promoting rural health care across the state.

“We want to help them recognize that they can have a huge impact on people’s lives in health care, and it doesn’t have to be in Lincoln or Omaha,” Petik said. “It can be in Holdrege. It can be in Imperial. It can be in Gordon. These young adults need to realize that their skill sets are so needed in rural areas.”

Mitchell’s grandparents live in nearby Lodgepole and his aunt and uncle own and operate a popular ice cream shop in Sidney, so he was already familiar with the community.

Still, he was excited to see health care “from a different perspective.”

“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from job shadowing, it’s that no matter where you go, it’s almost always different,” said Mitchell, who works as a medical scribe at Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge. “Yes, you’re still treating patients, but the structure isn’t always the same.”

He was “really impressed” by SRMC and the amount of community support the hospital receives.

“Listening to them talk about how important patient care is to them and how they’re trying to make it more efficient and effective for people makes me even more excited about where the future of health care is going,” Mitchell said.

“I really like it,” she said of Sidney. “There’s a lot more than what I thought. When they say a rural town, it’s not really what I expected.”

During a community tour, Cheyenne County Tourism Director Kendra Mitchell showcased life outside the hospital. There’s a vibrant downtown with a historic steakhouse, fancy boutique, unique bicycle shop, “the cutest” two-screen movie theater and numerous other businesses. The Downtown Sounds outdoor concert series is hosted there each summer and there’s an ongoing effort to establish a “creative district” supporting similar activities and events.

Sidney also has a stunning golf course, beautiful parks and trails and easy access to outdoor adventures in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. The community is just 100 miles from Cheyenne and 170 from Denver for those who want “a little dose of city.”

A past chairwoman on the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Kendra Mitchell and her now-husband moved there from Fort Worth, Texas, more than a decade ago to work for Cabela’s. Although the outdoor retailer is no longer headquartered in Sidney, the young couple stayed because they love the close-knit community.

“You don’t have to live in a big city to have a full life,” she said. “You can pursue a pretty adventurous career here in our small community.”

The vice president of patient care services at SRMC has lived in Sidney for nearly three decades, serving as director of staff development at a local care center and teaching nursing classes at Western Nebraska Community College before joining the hospital 13 years ago.

She describes Sidney as a “family” that takes care of each other.

“If you spend time here, you understand the importance of the hospital to the community and you understand the importance of the community to western Nebraska,” Slagle said. “You get immersed in everything we have to offer and really get a feel for how friendly this community is.”

That message wasn’t lost on the visiting UNK students.

“These critical access hospitals in rural communities, they want you here,” Brodie Mitchell said. “They want to show you what they’re all about because they want you to come work for them someday.”

“By spending the whole week here, I get to know these people and they get to know me,” he added. “Networking is a huge part of finding a job anymore, and it’s all about who you know. So the more people you know, the more options you have, the better set up you are for a future career.”

UNK Health Sciences plans to continue growing the Rural Immersion Program, with Cozad Community Health System joining in January and other hospital partners likely to follow.

“I want to be able to offer two to three Rural Immersion Programs every year for students to take advantage of,” Calahan said. “We’ll continue to make sure this is another resource for them so they can get the most out of their learning experience.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1720552963824.jpeg" alt="UNK students Alexys Hurt and Brodie Mitchell gained firsthand experience in rural health care through the Rural Immersion Program. They shadowed professionals at Sidney Regional Medical Center and spent five days in the western Nebraska community." />
 <figcaption>UNK students Alexys Hurt and Brodie Mitchell gained firsthand experience in rural health care through the Rural Immersion Program. They shadowed professionals at Sidney Regional Medical Center and spent five days in the western Nebraska community.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TYLER ELLYSONUNK CommunicationsSIDNEY – Brodie Mitchell and Alexys Hurt sat at a table inside a cozy coffee shop just off Interstate 80, sipping specialty drinks and discussing their decision to pursue a health care career.The University of Nebraska at Kearney students talked about their desire to help others and make a positive impact on their communities.“It’s a very challenging career, but yet a very gratifying one,” said Mitchell, a sophomore from Cambridge in the pre-medicine program. “When you can directly see how your work is improving somebody’s life, that’s something that’s just so rewarding.”Mitchell wants to practice family medicine with obstetrics, allowing him to care for patients of all ages. Hurt plans to work in radiologic technology, another of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/index.php">20-plus pre-professional programs offered by UNK Health Sciences</a>.“There’s such a wide variety of options in health care,” the sophomore from Dannebrog said. “You can go into a lot of things. It’s not just one specific career path.”Both UNK students are part of the Health Science Club and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/scholarshipprograms.php">Kearney Health Opportunities Program</a>&nbsp;(KHOP), a collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center that provides scholarships, academic support and professional development activities for Lopers who plan to practice health care in rural communities.“Being from a small town, I know what rural hospitals do for communities,” Hurt said. “It’s a completely different experience from larger hospitals. In a rural hospital, you can do a lot more and you build more personal connections with patients because you’re in a smaller community. That’s a big part of why I want to stay rural.”“I think there’s something to be said about the camaraderie that you build in a small town,” Mitchell added. “You’re not just another doctor. I want those personal relationships with my patients, because I feel like that makes everything much more gratifying and rewarding.”They heard the same comments during a recent trip to Sidney, population 6,400.<h2>TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE</h2>Mitchell and Hurt spent five days in the western Nebraska community while participating in the new Rural Immersion Program.Available to any UNK health science student, this innovative program gives Lopers an opportunity to experience rural health care firsthand, going well beyond the traditional networking events and hospital tours. Participants are exposed to numerous aspects of the profession – administration, laboratory services, emergency department, surgery, radiology and pharmacy, to name a few – allowing them to see how these individuals work together to care for patients.Julie Calahan, engagement and retention coordinator for UNK Health Sciences, calls it a “transformative learning experience.”“The Rural Immersion Program is a unique opportunity for our students to gain valuable insights and experiences that go beyond the classroom,” she said. “Students are able to connect with health care providers and participate in hands-on experiences, and they’re also able to learn more about the hospital and community as a whole.”The program launched in January 2024, when two students spent time in McCook and shadowed at Community Hospital, which hosted another student last month. A total of five UNK students will participate through Sidney Regional Medical Center this summer, including Mitchell and Hurt.“Our goal is to help with workforce demand across the state,” Calahan said. “When we place students in these communities for a longer period of time, they have a more in-depth opportunity to be engaged and learn about the dynamics of the hospital. They also have an opportunity to meet with community leaders and learn about local initiatives.“When they finish their professional school and are ready to start their career, they have these connecting points back to these rural communities. Our hope is that they look back at those experiences where they really connected with a community and ultimately decide to live and work there.”<h2>FILLING A NEED</h2>With more than 900 undergraduate students currently enrolled in UNK Health Sciences, the Rural Immersion Program could serve as an important recruiting tool for hospitals that are struggling to fill their workforce needs.There’s an urgent demand for more health care professionals in communities across Nebraska, and Sidney is no exception.Jason Petik, chief executive officer at Sidney Regional Medical Center, called the current shortage “scary as hell.”“We have a workforce that unfortunately went through a pandemic in the last four years and that really hit us hard,” he said. “We’re really struggling to replace the people we lost.”With roughly 400 employees and an annual payroll over $55 million, SRMC remains an economic driver for the region and, more importantly, a necessity for the people living there. It’s the second-largest critical access hospital in the state, providing services that would otherwise be a 90-minute drive away.During their visit, the UNK students got to see a long-term care addition scheduled to open in September and they heard about plans to build a new cancer center. The current SRMC facility was completed in 2015, so it’s also a sign of the progress happening there.“Sidney has a lot of great things going for it,” Petik said. “Yes, it is rural, and we don’t have access to absolutely everything all of the time. But we do have a very tightknit community and a very positive culture. We’re trying to grow.”And they want UNK graduates to be part of that growth.SRMC and more than a dozen other providers are part of UNK’s Hospital Partners program. Representatives traveled to Kearney for the first-ever Hospital Partners Networking Event in February and a group of KHOP students visited the Sidney hospital later in the semester.Obviously, Petik hopes these interactions lead to employment offers down the road. But he also understands the importance of promoting rural health care across the state.“We want to help them recognize that they can have a huge impact on people’s lives in health care, and it doesn’t have to be in Lincoln or Omaha,” Petik said. “It can be in Holdrege. It can be in Imperial. It can be in Gordon. These young adults need to realize that their skill sets are so needed in rural areas.”<h2>BETTER FUTURE</h2>Mitchell’s grandparents live in nearby Lodgepole and his aunt and uncle own and operate a popular ice cream shop in Sidney, so he was already familiar with the community.Still, he was excited to see health care “from a different perspective.”“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from job shadowing, it’s that no matter where you go, it’s almost always different,” said Mitchell, who works as a medical scribe at Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge. “Yes, you’re still treating patients, but the structure isn’t always the same.”He was “really impressed” by SRMC and the amount of community support the hospital receives.“Listening to them talk about how important patient care is to them and how they’re trying to make it more efficient and effective for people makes me even more excited about where the future of health care is going,” Mitchell said.Hurt also had a positive experience.“I really like it,” she said of Sidney. “There’s a lot more than what I thought. When they say a rural town, it’s not really what I expected.”During a community tour, Cheyenne County Tourism Director Kendra Mitchell showcased life outside the hospital. There’s a vibrant downtown with a historic steakhouse, fancy boutique, unique bicycle shop, “the cutest” two-screen movie theater and numerous other businesses. The Downtown Sounds outdoor concert series is hosted there each summer and there’s an ongoing effort to establish a “creative district” supporting similar activities and events.Sidney also has a stunning golf course, beautiful parks and trails and easy access to outdoor adventures in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. The community is just 100 miles from Cheyenne and 170 from Denver for those who want “a little dose of city.”A past chairwoman on the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Kendra Mitchell and her now-husband moved there from Fort Worth, Texas, more than a decade ago to work for Cabela’s. Although the outdoor retailer is no longer headquartered in Sidney, the young couple stayed because they love the close-knit community.“You don’t have to live in a big city to have a full life,” she said. “You can pursue a pretty adventurous career here in our small community.”Julie Slagle agrees.The vice president of patient care services at SRMC has lived in Sidney for nearly three decades, serving as director of staff development at a local care center and teaching nursing classes at Western Nebraska Community College before joining the hospital 13 years ago.She describes Sidney as a “family” that takes care of each other.“If you spend time here, you understand the importance of the hospital to the community and you understand the importance of the community to western Nebraska,” Slagle said. “You get immersed in everything we have to offer and really get a feel for how friendly this community is.”That message wasn’t lost on the visiting UNK students.“These critical access hospitals in rural communities, they want you here,” Brodie Mitchell said. “They want to show you what they’re all about because they want you to come work for them someday.”“By spending the whole week here, I get to know these people and they get to know me,” he added. “Networking is a huge part of finding a job anymore, and it’s all about who you know. So the more people you know, the more options you have, the better set up you are for a future career.”UNK Health Sciences plans to continue growing the Rural Immersion Program, with Cozad Community Health System joining in January and other hospital partners likely to follow.“I want to be able to offer two to three Rural Immersion Programs every year for students to take advantage of,” Calahan said. “We’ll continue to make sure this is another resource for them so they can get the most out of their learning experience.”

‘They want you here’: Rural Immersion Program brings UNK health science students to the communities that need them

Nebraska big game hunting permits will be available for purchase by residents beginning July 10.

Residents may buy any available deer and antelope permits, within permit limits, starting at 10 a.m. Central Time. Eligible resident landowners may buy any limited landowner elk, deer and antelope permits.

Permits will be available through the close of the hunting season or until any quota sells out.

Purchases may be made online at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.gooutdoorsne.com%2Flogin%3F_gl=1%252A1jbfeoo%252A_gcl_au%252AMTgyODIzODQ1Ny4xNzE1ODc0OTAz%252A_ga%252AMjEzMjQyMDQxMC4xNzE1ODc0OTAz%252A_ga_MFGSGX9CRV%252AMTcyMDUzNDk1NC4xMzkuMC4xNzIwNTM0OTU0LjAuMC4w%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000190986feeee-b0578598-d460-416d-be80-58cd89d499ef-000000/Dl12JlU0TELeDKq5KGrCqhQoA8ZFBfk7rS3cG4DKVBA=361" target="_blank">GoOutdoorsNE.com</a>, in person at a Game and Parks office, or via mail: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 2200 N. 33rd&nbsp;St., Lincoln, NE, 68503.

For more information on big game hunting and permits, see the 2024 Nebraska Big Game Guide at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.outdoornebraska.gov%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000190986feeee-b0578598-d460-416d-be80-58cd89d499ef-000000/NAVhPi0raIojtpwO2kUy12hoXyLThYBbzR6ivSOfCSQ=361" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2Fguides%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000190986feeee-b0578598-d460-416d-be80-58cd89d499ef-000000/xtx7-QHLQ9ojJ9wbBIWqGznEz_tGV2q59JMGKYyY_6E=361" target="_blank"></a>.

Find online help for navigating the permit system at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000190986feeee-b0578598-d460-416d-be80-58cd89d499ef-000000/c3hmAKKNg3yGCMWapKydqvFUT-E7td-Kc3OS1O0CnEg=361" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>; search for “permit help” or visit Game and Parks’ YouTube channel and watch the “Permits” playlist for step-by-step instructions navigating the permits purchasing website.

Nonresidents may buy limited deer and antelope permits in units subject to availability and within permit limits July 24 starting at 10 a.m. Central Time. Eligible nonresident landowners may buy any limited landowner elk or antelope permits.

By Nebraska Game and ParksNebraska big game hunting permits will be available for purchase by residents beginning July 10.Residents may buy any available deer and antelope permits, within permit limits, starting at 10 a.m. Central Time. Eligible resident landowners may buy any limited landowner elk, deer and antelope permits.Permits will be available through the close of the hunting season or until any quota sells out.Purchases may be made online at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.gooutdoorsne.com%2Flogin%3F_gl=1%252A1jbfeoo%252A_gcl_au%252AMTgyODIzODQ1Ny4xNzE1ODc0OTAz%252A_ga%252AMjEzMjQyMDQxMC4xNzE1ODc0OTAz%252A_ga_MFGSGX9CRV%252AMTcyMDUzNDk1NC4xMzkuMC4xNzIwNTM0OTU0LjAuMC4w%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000190986feeee-b0578598-d460-416d-be80-58cd89d499ef-000000/Dl12JlU0TELeDKq5KGrCqhQoA8ZFBfk7rS3cG4DKVBA=361" target="_blank">GoOutdoorsNE.com</a>, in person at a Game and Parks office, or via mail: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 2200 N. 33rd&nbsp;St., Lincoln, NE, 68503.For more information on big game hunting and permits, see the 2024 Nebraska Big Game Guide at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.outdoornebraska.gov%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000190986feeee-b0578598-d460-416d-be80-58cd89d499ef-000000/NAVhPi0raIojtpwO2kUy12hoXyLThYBbzR6ivSOfCSQ=361" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2Fguides%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000190986feeee-b0578598-d460-416d-be80-58cd89d499ef-000000/xtx7-QHLQ9ojJ9wbBIWqGznEz_tGV2q59JMGKYyY_6E=361" target="_blank"></a>.Find online help for navigating the permit system at&nbsp;<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000190986feeee-b0578598-d460-416d-be80-58cd89d499ef-000000/c3hmAKKNg3yGCMWapKydqvFUT-E7td-Kc3OS1O0CnEg=361" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>; search for “permit help” or visit Game and Parks’ YouTube channel and watch the “Permits” playlist for step-by-step instructions navigating the permits purchasing website.Nonresidents may buy limited deer and antelope permits in units subject to availability and within permit limits July 24 starting at 10 a.m. Central Time. Eligible nonresident landowners may buy any limited landowner elk or antelope permits.

Big game permits available to residents starting July 10

Kimball, Neb. - On Wednesday, July 3rd, the Kimball Police Department and The Kimball Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to Birch Street and West First Street as a pickup truck was on fire. There were no injuries. No further information was given. 

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 </figure>Panhandle PostKimball, Neb. - On Wednesday, July 3rd, the Kimball Police Department and The Kimball Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to Birch Street and West First Street as a pickup truck was on fire. There were no injuries. No further information was given. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1720551297633.jpeg" alt="Kimball volunteer fire fighters working on putting a fire out (Courtesy of Kimball Police Department)" />
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No injuries in last week's vehicle fire that occured in Kimball

Kimball County - Man gets arrested for a DUI after being involved in a two-vehicle accident in Kimball County.

According to the Kimball County Sheriff Office (KCSO), on Monday, July 8th, dispatch received a call of a two-vehicle accident that occurred on&nbsp;North Highway 71. While on scene, first responders encountered 36-year-old Ryan Burback who was under the influence of alcohol. Burback was arrested for DUI, child endangerment, and willful wreck less driving. No further information was given.&nbsp;

The KCSO was assisted by&nbsp;the Banner County Sheriff’s Office, Kimball EMS, Kimball Fire, Air Link, Regional West EMS, Kimball Police Department, Banner Fire, Banner EMS and Nebraska State Patrol.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1720550820629.jpeg" alt="(Kimball County Sheriff's Office)" />
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 </figure>Panhandle PostKimball County - Man gets arrested for a DUI after being involved in a two-vehicle accident in Kimball County.According to the Kimball County Sheriff Office (KCSO), on Monday, July 8th, dispatch received a call of a two-vehicle accident that occurred on&nbsp;North Highway 71. While on scene, first responders encountered 36-year-old Ryan Burback who was under the influence of alcohol. Burback was arrested for DUI, child endangerment, and willful wreck less driving. No further information was given.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1720550859901.jpeg" alt="Ryan Burback (Courtesy of Kimball County Sheriff's Office)" />
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 </figure>The KCSO was assisted by&nbsp;the Banner County Sheriff’s Office, Kimball EMS, Kimball Fire, Air Link, Regional West EMS, Kimball Police Department, Banner Fire, Banner EMS and Nebraska State Patrol.

Man arrested for DUI after involved in a two-vehicle accident in the Panhandle

Branson Anderson will perform at Golden Hour BBQ in Alliance on Saturday, July 13 starting at 4pm during the Santa's Helpers Fundraiser.

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 </figure>Branson Anderson will perform at Golden Hour BBQ in Alliance on Saturday, July 13 starting at 4pm during the Santa's Helpers Fundraiser.<figure>
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Branson Anderson to perform during Santa's Helpers Fundraiser in Alliance 

Brandon Jones Band and Kalin Krohe Reference will perform at Bands on Broadway in downtown Scottsbluff on Thursday, July 11 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Brandon Jones Band and Kalin Krohe Reference will perform at Bands on Broadway in downtown Scottsbluff on Thursday, July 11 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

Brandon Jones, Kalin Krohe Reference to play at Bands on Broadway in Scottsbluff

Alliance, NE – The City of Alliance is pleased to announce today that Carhenge has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Traveler’s Choice Awards for 2024. 

The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

For more information, please contact the administrative offices by calling 308-762-5400.

By City of AllianceAlliance, NE – The City of Alliance is pleased to announce today that Carhenge has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Traveler’s Choice Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.For more information, please contact the administrative offices by calling 308-762-5400.

Carhenge wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

Over the past week, corn used 0.56 inches.

Expected use by corn for this week is 1.02 inches.

In the past week, beets used 0.37 inches.

Expected use by beets for this week is 0.65 inches.

Over the past week, potatoes used 0.84 inches.

Expected use by potatoes for this week is 1.44 inches.

Over the past week, dry beans used 0.07 inches.

Expected use by dry beans for this week is 0.11 inches.

Over the past week, soybeans used 0.66 inches.

Expected use by soybeans for this week is 1.14 inches.

Over the past week, sunflowers used 0.11 inches.

Expected use by sunflowers for this week is 0.19 inches.

Over the past week, wheat used 0.55 inches.

Expected use by wheat for this week is 0.95 inches.

Over the past week, alfalfa used 1.1 inches.

Expected use by alfalfa for this week is 1.98 inches.

In past week, actively growing lawns used 0.85 inches.

Expected use by actively growing lawns for this week is 1.6 inches.

In the past week average ET gage readings were 1.1 inches.

The average rainfall for the district was 0.51 inches.

The weather forecast for the next week shows highs being in the 90’s and 100’s and the lows being in the 60’s.

The crop water use report is completed using the average growth stage for each crop and ET gage reading from across the district. To find the conversion for your specific crop growth stage visit https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData

For more information or to inquire about ET gages or soil moisture monitoring equipment, please contact Robbin Randall at the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District at 308.432.6190 or visit our website at www.unwnrd.org. We are committed to helping Nebraskans conserve and protect groundwater.

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 </figure>Over the past week, corn used 0.56 inches.Expected use by corn for this week is 1.02 inches.In the past week, beets used 0.37 inches.Expected use by beets for this week is 0.65 inches.Over the past week, potatoes used 0.84 inches.Expected use by potatoes for this week is 1.44 inches.Over the past week, dry beans used 0.07 inches.Expected use by dry beans for this week is 0.11 inches.Over the past week, soybeans used 0.66 inches.Expected use by soybeans for this week is 1.14 inches.Over the past week, sunflowers used 0.11 inches.Expected use by sunflowers for this week is 0.19 inches.Over the past week, wheat used 0.55 inches.Expected use by wheat for this week is 0.95 inches.Over the past week, alfalfa used 1.1 inches.Expected use by alfalfa for this week is 1.98 inches.In past week, actively growing lawns used 0.85 inches.Expected use by actively growing lawns for this week is 1.6 inches.In the past week average ET gage readings were 1.1 inches.The average rainfall for the district was 0.51 inches.The weather forecast for the next week shows highs being in the 90’s and 100’s and the lows being in the 60’s.The crop water use report is completed using the average growth stage for each crop and ET gage reading from across the district. To find the conversion for your specific crop growth stage visit https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageDataFor more information or to inquire about ET gages or soil moisture monitoring equipment, please contact Robbin Randall at the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District at 308.432.6190 or visit our website at www.unwnrd.org. We are committed to helping Nebraskans conserve and protect groundwater.

Upper Niobrara White NRD Crop Water Use Report, week of July 8 

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Community Task Force: Creating Opportunity

Two economists of the 20th century, Milton Friedman and John Maynard Keynes, greatly influenced our attitudes about the role of government in the economy. For about a hundred years, our nation has swung between the theories of these two great economists.

John Maynard Keynes developed theories to help us get through the Great Depression.&nbsp;His theories, known as Keynesian economics, advocate for government intervention to prevent recessions. He believed the government should help to create jobs. Then people would have money to spend, which leads to more production and more jobs in the private sector.

President Roosevelt adopted Keynesian economic policies through the New Deal. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) employed millions of job seekers to build public works projects, including the construction of public buildings, schools, parks, bridges, and roads.

We have Keynes and Roosevelt to thank for Social Security, electrification, crop insurance, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Workers benefits from the National Labor Relations Act, which protects unions, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, creating the 40-hour work week, overtime, and minimum wage.

During the 1930’s the government enacted the National Banking Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission to stabilize our monetary system.

A famous quote from Keynes says, “Capitalism is the extraordinary belief that the nastiest of men for the nastiest of motives will somehow work together for the benefit of all.”

In 1962 Milton Friedman published the book&nbsp;Capitalism and Freedom, encouraging more support for capitalism. He contended that government intervention often has the opposite effect of what was intended. Most good things and ideas in the United States and the world come from the free market, not the government. The government, despite its good intentions, should stay out of areas where it does not need to be. Friedman strongly influenced President Reagan and the Republican Party.

According to Friedman, the government should enforce law and order and property rights. The government should have control over money. Regulations should limit negative "neighborhood effects” like pollution. Free trade with no tariffs between nations was to be encouraged. No occupations should require licenses.

In order to redistribute income during the time of robber barons and worker abuses, the progressive income tax was introduced in the early 1900s. Until World War II only the wealthiest Americans had to pay the tax. However, the wealthy were granted so many loopholes that the income tax system didn’t work. Friedman supported replacing it with a flat income tax with no deductions and everybody paying the same percentage. He also supported a negative income tax, giving everyone a guaranteed minimum income, rather than having inefficient welfare programs.

A famous Friedman quote: “Nobody spends somebody&nbsp;else’s&nbsp;money as carefully as he spends his own. Nobody uses somebody&nbsp;else’s&nbsp;resources as carefully as he uses his own. So if you want efficiency and effectiveness, if you want knowledge to be properly utilized, you have to do it through the means of private property.”

Both economists believed that the government plays an important role in the economy. They believed there were times to have tax cuts and times to have tax increases. Both were opposed to monopolies and believed the government should prevent them. But Keynes supported the expansion of government during hard economic times, and Friedman believed government solutions were nearly as bad as the problems they were trying to solve.

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Community Task Force: Creating OpportunityTwo economists of the 20th century, Milton Friedman and John Maynard Keynes, greatly influenced our attitudes about the role of government in the economy. For about a hundred years, our nation has swung between the theories of these two great economists.John Maynard Keynes developed theories to help us get through the Great Depression.&nbsp;His theories, known as Keynesian economics, advocate for government intervention to prevent recessions. He believed the government should help to create jobs. Then people would have money to spend, which leads to more production and more jobs in the private sector.President Roosevelt adopted Keynesian economic policies through the New Deal. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) employed millions of job seekers to build public works projects, including the construction of public buildings, schools, parks, bridges, and roads.We have Keynes and Roosevelt to thank for Social Security, electrification, crop insurance, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Workers benefits from the National Labor Relations Act, which protects unions, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, creating the 40-hour work week, overtime, and minimum wage.During the 1930’s the government enacted the National Banking Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission to stabilize our monetary system.A famous quote from Keynes says, “Capitalism is the extraordinary belief that the nastiest of men for the nastiest of motives will somehow work together for the benefit of all.”In 1962 Milton Friedman published the book&nbsp;Capitalism and Freedom, encouraging more support for capitalism. He contended that government intervention often has the opposite effect of what was intended. Most good things and ideas in the United States and the world come from the free market, not the government. The government, despite its good intentions, should stay out of areas where it does not need to be. Friedman strongly influenced President Reagan and the Republican Party.According to Friedman, the government should enforce law and order and property rights. The government should have control over money. Regulations should limit negative "neighborhood effects” like pollution. Free trade with no tariffs between nations was to be encouraged. No occupations should require licenses.In order to redistribute income during the time of robber barons and worker abuses, the progressive income tax was introduced in the early 1900s. Until World War II only the wealthiest Americans had to pay the tax. However, the wealthy were granted so many loopholes that the income tax system didn’t work. Friedman supported replacing it with a flat income tax with no deductions and everybody paying the same percentage. He also supported a negative income tax, giving everyone a guaranteed minimum income, rather than having inefficient welfare programs.A famous Friedman quote: “Nobody spends somebody&nbsp;else’s&nbsp;money as carefully as he spends his own. Nobody uses somebody&nbsp;else’s&nbsp;resources as carefully as he uses his own. So if you want efficiency and effectiveness, if you want knowledge to be properly utilized, you have to do it through the means of private property.”Both economists believed that the government plays an important role in the economy. They believed there were times to have tax cuts and times to have tax increases. Both were opposed to monopolies and believed the government should prevent them. But Keynes supported the expansion of government during hard economic times, and Friedman believed government solutions were nearly as bad as the problems they were trying to solve.

Getting Ahead: Two Economists: Keynes Vs. Friedman 

OGALLALA, NEB.&nbsp; — Nebraska State Troopers arrested three people and recovered multiple stolen firearms after pursuits with two stolen vehicles Saturday.

The incident began at around 12:15 p.m. MT Saturday, troopers learned that the Ogallala Police Department was in pursuit of a Ford F-150 pickup that was stolen out of Wyoming. Ogallala PD officers discontinued the pursuit as it traveled through Ogallala out of concern for public safety.

A trooper then observed the same vehicle as it exited Interstate 80 at the Brule interchange a short time later. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and fled westbound on Highway 30. The trooper initiated a pursuit. After entering Deuel County, the vehicle turned southbound and continued fleeing on county roads. The vehicle continued south of I-80 before coming to a stop at a residence near County Road 209 and County Road 4. All three occupants fled the vehicle on foot.

Two of the occupants then stole a Ford F-350 that was parked at the farm residence. Troopers remained in pursuit of the second stolen vehicle, while others remained at the scene to search for the third suspect. The suspects fled on various county roads in Deuel, Perkins, and Keith Counties before the returning to I-80 and fleeing eastbound. As the vehicle passed the Ogallala interchange, the Ogallala Police Department was able to successfully deploy stop sticks, which brought to the vehicle to a stop a short time later.

The two occupants were taken into custody without further incident at approximately 1:00 p.m. MT. The third suspect was taken into custody after a search of the location where the first vehicle was abandoned. All three were transported to Keith County Jail. Troopers located stolen firearms, stolen credits cards, and methamphetamine inside the first stolen vehicle.

All three suspects were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen firearms, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a stolen financial transaction device, obstruction, and criminal mischief. The driver, Michael Ayala, 20, was also arrested for flight to avoid arrest and willful reckless driving. The two other occupants are both minors, age 18.

By NSPOGALLALA, NEB.&nbsp; — Nebraska State Troopers arrested three people and recovered multiple stolen firearms after pursuits with two stolen vehicles Saturday.The incident began at around 12:15 p.m. MT Saturday, troopers learned that the Ogallala Police Department was in pursuit of a Ford F-150 pickup that was stolen out of Wyoming. Ogallala PD officers discontinued the pursuit as it traveled through Ogallala out of concern for public safety.A trooper then observed the same vehicle as it exited Interstate 80 at the Brule interchange a short time later. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and fled westbound on Highway 30. The trooper initiated a pursuit. After entering Deuel County, the vehicle turned southbound and continued fleeing on county roads. The vehicle continued south of I-80 before coming to a stop at a residence near County Road 209 and County Road 4. All three occupants fled the vehicle on foot.Two of the occupants then stole a Ford F-350 that was parked at the farm residence. Troopers remained in pursuit of the second stolen vehicle, while others remained at the scene to search for the third suspect. The suspects fled on various county roads in Deuel, Perkins, and Keith Counties before the returning to I-80 and fleeing eastbound. As the vehicle passed the Ogallala interchange, the Ogallala Police Department was able to successfully deploy stop sticks, which brought to the vehicle to a stop a short time later.The two occupants were taken into custody without further incident at approximately 1:00 p.m. MT. The third suspect was taken into custody after a search of the location where the first vehicle was abandoned. All three were transported to Keith County Jail. Troopers located stolen firearms, stolen credits cards, and methamphetamine inside the first stolen vehicle.All three suspects were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen firearms, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a stolen financial transaction device, obstruction, and criminal mischief. The driver, Michael Ayala, 20, was also arrested for flight to avoid arrest and willful reckless driving. The two other occupants are both minors, age 18.The investigation remains ongoing.

Stolen vehicles, stolen firearms recovered after multi-county pursuit

Join us for Bands on Bordeaux World Tour: A Decade of Rhythm &amp; Rhyme, celebrating BOB! Presented by the Chadron Chamber of Commerce, this event series brings you free live music, kids games, food, and vendors every Thursday night in July at Railroad Park, 1st &amp; Main, from 6-9 pm. Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair!Starting July 11th – This is the community event of the summer! Bring your friends and family for a great time!Here’s our 2024 lineup:July 11: The Bar Flies

 Kick off our summer series with the high-energy rock tunes of The Bar Flies!July 18: Rhett Haney

 Enjoy an evening of country music with the talented Rhett Haney!July 25: Devon Worley Band

 Experience the powerful vocals and dynamic performances of the Devon Worley Band!August 15: The Encore Show: Ivory Studio

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Bands on Bordeaux underway July 11, 18, 25 & Aug. 15 in Chadron 

Scottsbluff, Neb. - Beginning today, avenue I between West 28th and West 29th Street will be closed to traffic for the repair of a water leak. 

  The city respectfully requests that the public use alternate routes as detours will be in place. The city says to use alternate routes.

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Street work underway in Scottsbluff

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7/6/2024 24-3101 7:05 ASSIST THE PUBLIC - 305

7/6/2024 24-3107 10:32 THEFT FROM VEHICLE

7/6/2024 24-3108 14:04 THEFT FROM VEHICLE

Date Reported Dispatch Number Dispatch Type Time Received Disposition

7/6/2024 24-3110 15:24 THEFT FROM VEHICLE

7/6/2024 24-3112 15:36 THEFT FROM VEHICLE

7/6/2024 24-3113 15:49 DISTURBANCE-FIREWORKS

7/6/2024 24-3118 21:37 DISTURBANCE-FIREWORKS

By Chadron Police Department7/6/2024 24-3101 7:05 ASSIST THE PUBLIC - 305CHADRON, NE 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:&nbsp;755 MICROTEL DRNO REPORT316 BORDEAUX ST7/6/2024 24-3102 7:56 THEFT FROM VEHICLECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORT300 BLK BORDEAUX ST7/6/2024 24-3103 8:25 PROPERTY / FOUNDCHADRON,Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORT358 BORDEAUX ST7/6/2024 24-3104 8:47 THEFT FROM VEHICLECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORT345 MAIN ST7/6/2024 24-3105 8:51 THEFT FROM VEHICLECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORT901 E 3RD ST7/6/2024 24-3106 9:44 AOA-FIRE/RESCUECHADRON, NE 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORT845 BORDEAUX ST7/6/2024 24-3107 10:32 THEFT FROM VEHICLECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORT302 E 5TH ST7/6/2024 24-3108 14:04 THEFT FROM VEHICLECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORTDate Reported Dispatch Number Dispatch Type Time Received Disposition7/6/2024 24-3109 15:19 ANIMAL AT LARGEAgency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTNO REPORTLocation:&nbsp;740 PINE ST945 MAIN ST7/6/2024 24-3110 15:24 THEFT FROM VEHICLECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORT451 MAIN ST7/6/2024 24-3111 15:34 ANIMAL NUISANCECHADRON, NE 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORT350 BORDEAUX7/6/2024 24-3112 15:36 THEFT FROM VEHICLECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORT423 BORDEAUX7/6/2024 24-3113 15:49 DISTURBANCE-FIREWORKSCHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORT507 BORDEAUX ST7/6/2024 24-3115 19:06 PROPERTY / FOUNDCHADRON, NE 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORTSTOCKADE RD7/6/2024 24-3116 20:14 D.U.I. ADULTCHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORT125 MAIN ST7/6/2024 24-3117 20:51 ANIMAL AT LARGECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORTW NIOBRARA AVE7/6/2024 24-3118 21:37 DISTURBANCE-FIREWORKSCHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:&nbsp;1ST&amp;PINE STNO REPORTDate Reported Dispatch Number Dispatch Type Time Received Disposition7/6/2024 24-3119 21:51 DISTURBANCE-FIREWORKSAgency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTNO REPORTLocation:841 MAPLE ST7/6/2024 24-3120 22:33 SUSPICIOUSCIRCUMSTANCECHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORT710 MOREHEAD ST7/6/2024 24-3121 22:53 THEFT BY UNLAWFULTAKINGCHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORT100 BLK PINE ST7/7/2024 24-3122 1:20 D.U.I. ADULTCHADRON, NB 69337Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:WRITTEN REPORTDISTRICT 47/7/2024 24-3123 3:23 BUILDING CHECKSCHADRON,Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORTDISTRICT 37/7/2024 24-3124 3:23 BUILDING CHECKSCHADRON,Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORTDISTRICT 27/7/2024 24-3125 4:06 BUILDING CHECKSCHADRON,Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORTDISTRICT 57/7/2024 24-3126 4:24 BUILDING CHECKSCHADRON,Agency: CHADRON POLICE DEPARTMENTLocation:NO REPORT

Chadron Police Department: The media report 

P202400357 09:54 TRESPASS : TRESPASS Officers responded to 2423 HWY 2 in reference to a reported trespass violation. One suspect was apprehended charges recommended. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400358 15:21 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Officers responded to BBGH in reference to a reported animal bite. Closed - Resolved

P202400359 13:26 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOfficers responded to the 600 block of Sweetwater in reference to a reported motor vehicle accident. Closed - Resolved

P202400360 13:38 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Called to the old Good Sam building at 1016 East 6th Street for damage to the building. Upon arrival was shown several broken windows and broken mirrors inside the building. This in Open - Under Investigation

P202400362 18:35 JUV : JUVENILE Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400361 20:44 WARRANT : ARREST officers went to the 900 block Big Horn Avenue in reference to an arrest warrant/ officers made contact with one male/ Warrant was confirmed and male was transported to Box Butte County jail. Closed - Resolved

P202400363 19:08 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400365 20:05 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - Resolved

P202400366 23:02 DUI : DUI Received driving complaints on a green GMC pickup. Stopped the vehicle with the bumper falling off. Kade Weber was arrested for DUI 2nd offense and refusal of chemical tests Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400367 00:14 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - Resolved

P202400368 03:46 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - Resolved

P202400370 07:58 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers dispatched to 600 block of Newberry reference a broken window. Investigation revealed a firework had struck and broke the window. Did not appear to be intentional. Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400369 07:58 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers dispatched to 600 block of Newberry reference graffiti. Investigation conducted on scene, no suspects at this time. Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400371 10:22 WARRANT : ARREST Investigation into a male who was actively running from parole as well as having a felony warrant. Male was located and placed under arrest near 3rd and Flack Ave. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400372 14:06 JUV : JUVENILE Report of juvenile runaway. Report taken, charges recommended. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400373 15:16 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Report of broken windshield on vehicle, report taken, charges recommended. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400374 19:22 SUICIDAL : SUICIDAL Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400375 20:53 THEFT : THEFT Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400376 15:13 10-45 : MVA INJURY MVA involving two vehicles on Highway 385 involving two vehicles. Minor injuries. No one was transported to BBGH. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400377 16:01 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOfficers responded to 103 E 1st in reference to a reported motor vehicle accident. No injuries reported. Closed - Resolved

By Alliance Police DepartmentP202400357 09:54 TRESPASS : TRESPASS Officers responded to 2423 HWY 2 in reference to a reported trespass violation. One suspect was apprehended charges recommended. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400358 15:21 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Officers responded to BBGH in reference to a reported animal bite. Closed - Resolved06/30/24 Total: 2 07/01/24P202400359 13:26 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOfficers responded to the 600 block of Sweetwater in reference to a reported motor vehicle accident. Closed - ResolvedP202400360 13:38 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Called to the old Good Sam building at 1016 East 6th Street for damage to the building. Upon arrival was shown several broken windows and broken mirrors inside the building. This in Open - Under InvestigationP202400362 18:35 JUV : JUVENILE Inactive - Case SuspendedP202400361 20:44 WARRANT : ARREST officers went to the 900 block Big Horn Avenue in reference to an arrest warrant/ officers made contact with one male/ Warrant was confirmed and male was transported to Box Butte County jail. Closed - Resolved07/01/24 Total: 4 07/02/24P202400363 19:08 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - Charges Recommended07/02/24 Total: 1 07/03/24P202400365 20:05 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - Resolved07/03/24 Total: 107/04/24P202400366 23:02 DUI : DUI Received driving complaints on a green GMC pickup. Stopped the vehicle with the bumper falling off. Kade Weber was arrested for DUI 2nd offense and refusal of chemical tests Closed - Charges Recommended07/04/24 Total: 1 07/05/24P202400367 00:14 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - ResolvedP202400368 03:46 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - ResolvedP202400370 07:58 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers dispatched to 600 block of Newberry reference a broken window. Investigation revealed a firework had struck and broke the window. Did not appear to be intentional. Inactive - Case SuspendedP202400369 07:58 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers dispatched to 600 block of Newberry reference graffiti. Investigation conducted on scene, no suspects at this time. Inactive - Case SuspendedP202400371 10:22 WARRANT : ARREST Investigation into a male who was actively running from parole as well as having a felony warrant. Male was located and placed under arrest near 3rd and Flack Ave. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400372 14:06 JUV : JUVENILE Report of juvenile runaway. Report taken, charges recommended. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400373 15:16 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Report of broken windshield on vehicle, report taken, charges recommended. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400374 19:22 SUICIDAL : SUICIDAL Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400375 20:53 THEFT : THEFT Inactive - Case Suspended07/05/24 Total: 9 07/06/24P202400376 15:13 10-45 : MVA INJURY MVA involving two vehicles on Highway 385 involving two vehicles. Minor injuries. No one was transported to BBGH. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400377 16:01 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOfficers responded to 103 E 1st in reference to a reported motor vehicle accident. No injuries reported. Closed - Resolved

Alliance Police Department: The media report 

NW. Nebraska — Northwest Nebraska Region Local Board #5656-00 expects to be awarded federal funds in the amount of $11,500 Phase 41 under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the counties of Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux. The funding is provided by a national Board that is chaired by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consist of representative from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. This local board will determine how the funds awarded will be distributed.

Qualified agencies are urged to apply. Under the terms of the award, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter program, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board.

Applications can be obtained on NCAP’s website at www.ncap.info , on the news and event tab or by calling 308-432-3393.

The deadline for applications is 10:00 am Wednesday, July 24, 2024 the applications can be emailed to sbrodrick@ncap.info or mailed or delivered to Northwest Community Action Partnership, 270 Pine St., Chadron, NE 69337, or via fax (308) 432-5799. Late applications will not be considered. Agencies submitting applications will be required to present their application request to the Local Board during a meeting on Wednesday July 24 th , 2024 at 1:00 pm at Northwest Community Action Partnership, 270 Pine St., Chadron, NE 69337.

For more information, please contact Bonnie Beckstrom at (308) 432-3393

By NCAPNW. Nebraska — Northwest Nebraska Region Local Board #5656-00 expects to be awarded federal funds in the amount of $11,500 Phase 41 under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the counties of Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux. The funding is provided by a national Board that is chaired by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consist of representative from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. This local board will determine how the funds awarded will be distributed.Qualified agencies are urged to apply. Under the terms of the award, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter program, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board.Applications can be obtained on NCAP’s website at www.ncap.info , on the news and event tab or by calling 308-432-3393.The deadline for applications is 10:00 am Wednesday, July 24, 2024 the applications can be emailed to sbrodrick@ncap.info or mailed or delivered to Northwest Community Action Partnership, 270 Pine St., Chadron, NE 69337, or via fax (308) 432-5799. Late applications will not be considered. Agencies submitting applications will be required to present their application request to the Local Board during a meeting on Wednesday July 24 th , 2024 at 1:00 pm at Northwest Community Action Partnership, 270 Pine St., Chadron, NE 69337.For more information, please contact Bonnie Beckstrom at (308) 432-3393

NCAP: Emergency food, shelter funds available to region 

An Alliance man is facing felony counts of Motor Vehicle
Homicide, Manslaughter; and Driving Under the Influence of alcohol for the
fifth time following a two-vehicle accident last October 4 at the intersection
of 10th Street and Flack Avenue.

According to a Nebraska State Patrol reconstruction
investigation, a southbound vehicle driven by 35-year-old Jacob Stone was
traveling at approximately 82 mph in a 35-mph zone. &nbsp;He collided with another vehicle that was
traveling northbound and attempting to turn left onto 10th
Street.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A state patrol reconstruction
specialist believes that Stone would not have collided with the northbound
vehicle had Stone been obeying the speed limit. &nbsp;&nbsp;No one in the vehicle Stone collided with
sustained injuries.&nbsp; 

Dagan Pierce, a passenger in Stone's vehicle, suffered
serious injuries.&nbsp; Pierce was transferred
to Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was declared dead on October 22, 2023,
with what doctors labeled a nonsurvivable brain injury.

Alliance Police Officer Tyler Sherlock reported seeing
several empty Fireball whiskey bottles of various sizes in Stone’s vehicle and
noted an odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from Stone, as well as bloodshot
eyes.&nbsp; Stone's blood alcohol level was later
found to be over .15.

Stone is scheduled to appear in Box Butte County Court on
Tuesday, July 9.&nbsp; 

An Alliance man is facing felony counts of Motor Vehicle
Homicide, Manslaughter; and Driving Under the Influence of alcohol for the
fifth time following a two-vehicle accident last October 4 at the intersection
of 10th Street and Flack Avenue.According to a Nebraska State Patrol reconstruction
investigation, a southbound vehicle driven by 35-year-old Jacob Stone was
traveling at approximately 82 mph in a 35-mph zone. &nbsp;He collided with another vehicle that was
traveling northbound and attempting to turn left onto 10th
Street.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A state patrol reconstruction
specialist believes that Stone would not have collided with the northbound
vehicle had Stone been obeying the speed limit. &nbsp;&nbsp;No one in the vehicle Stone collided with
sustained injuries.&nbsp; Dagan Pierce, a passenger in Stone's vehicle, suffered
serious injuries.&nbsp; Pierce was transferred
to Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was declared dead on October 22, 2023,
with what doctors labeled a nonsurvivable brain injury.Alliance Police Officer Tyler Sherlock reported seeing
several empty Fireball whiskey bottles of various sizes in Stone’s vehicle and
noted an odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from Stone, as well as bloodshot
eyes.&nbsp; Stone's blood alcohol level was later
found to be over .15.Stone is scheduled to appear in Box Butte County Court on
Tuesday, July 9.&nbsp;

Alliance Man Facing Multiple Felony Counts in Auto Accident

An Alliance man remains in custody in the Box Butte County Jail after being
charged with Sexual Assault of a Child and Incest.&nbsp; 

50-year-old Terry Grant was arrested on May 22 following a complaint filed
with the Alliance Police Department from the child’s family members.

District Court records state that during a police interrogation, Grant
confessed to the sexual assault of the female child, who is under 16 years of
age.

Grant appeared in Box Butte County District Court June 24th and entered a
plea of Not Guilty.&nbsp; 

District Judge Travis O'Gorman set a status hearing for August 14th.

An Alliance man remains in custody in the Box Butte County Jail after being
charged with Sexual Assault of a Child and Incest.&nbsp; 50-year-old Terry Grant was arrested on May 22 following a complaint filed
with the Alliance Police Department from the child’s family members.District Court records state that during a police interrogation, Grant
confessed to the sexual assault of the female child, who is under 16 years of
age.Grant appeared in Box Butte County District Court June 24th and entered a
plea of Not Guilty.&nbsp; District Judge Travis O'Gorman set a status hearing for August 14th.

Alliance Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault

The Alliance Police Department responded to a significant disturbance and barricade situation earlier today at approximately 7:22 PM. The incident occurred at 518 W 2nd St, at a residence and involved a dispute between neighbors.

Officers were dispatched to a disturbance call involving Dylan Kaiser and a neighbor. The initial reports indicated a physical altercation between the individuals, with witnesses stating that Dylan Kaiser was involved in pushing and hitting the neighbor. Upon arrival, officers attempted to take Dylan Kaiser into custody. However, Kaiser fled the scene on foot and barricaded himself inside the nearby Old Kaiser Tire Shop located at 604 W 2nd St. He was possibly armed with a firearm and made several alarming threats, including threats to kill neighbors, burn down the building, and commit suicide.

The situation quickly escalated, and additional units were summoned from the Nebraska Highway Patrol, Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office and the WING Task Force. With the assistance of NSP negotiators, officers were able to de-escalate the situation through direct communication with Kaiser over a two-hour period. After extended dialogue, Dylan Kaiser agreed to surrender peacefully.

At approximately 9:04 PM, Kaiser was taken into custody without incident. The Alliance Police Department, in conjunction with assisting agencies, utilizing effective communication and coordination, managed to resolve the situation safely.

Dylan Kaiser was transported to Box Butte County Hospital for evaluation and is facing pending charges under Nebraska State Statute 28-311.01 for Terroristic Threats and Nebraska State Statute 28-904(3) for Resisting Arrest. These charges stem from his threats against neighbors, barricading himself, and resisting arrest.

Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt said, "I would like to commend all officers involved in handling this response. This was a highly volatile situation, and I am proud of our officers' professionalism and ability to de-escalate the situation through effective communication. I am also thankful for our partnership with the Nebraska Highway Patrol, Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office and WING who provided invaluable resources. Ensuring the safety of our community and all involved is our top priority."

The Alliance Police Department responded to a significant disturbance and barricade situation earlier today at approximately 7:22 PM. The incident occurred at 518 W 2nd St, at a residence and involved a dispute between neighbors.Officers were dispatched to a disturbance call involving Dylan Kaiser and a neighbor. The initial reports indicated a physical altercation between the individuals, with witnesses stating that Dylan Kaiser was involved in pushing and hitting the neighbor. Upon arrival, officers attempted to take Dylan Kaiser into custody. However, Kaiser fled the scene on foot and barricaded himself inside the nearby Old Kaiser Tire Shop located at 604 W 2nd St. He was possibly armed with a firearm and made several alarming threats, including threats to kill neighbors, burn down the building, and commit suicide.The situation quickly escalated, and additional units were summoned from the Nebraska Highway Patrol, Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office and the WING Task Force. With the assistance of NSP negotiators, officers were able to de-escalate the situation through direct communication with Kaiser over a two-hour period. After extended dialogue, Dylan Kaiser agreed to surrender peacefully.At approximately 9:04 PM, Kaiser was taken into custody without incident. The Alliance Police Department, in conjunction with assisting agencies, utilizing effective communication and coordination, managed to resolve the situation safely.Dylan Kaiser was transported to Box Butte County Hospital for evaluation and is facing pending charges under Nebraska State Statute 28-311.01 for Terroristic Threats and Nebraska State Statute 28-904(3) for Resisting Arrest. These charges stem from his threats against neighbors, barricading himself, and resisting arrest.Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt said, "I would like to commend all officers involved in handling this response. This was a highly volatile situation, and I am proud of our officers' professionalism and ability to de-escalate the situation through effective communication. I am also thankful for our partnership with the Nebraska Highway Patrol, Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office and WING who provided invaluable resources. Ensuring the safety of our community and all involved is our top priority."