Holdrege, Neb. - The (1-0) Alliance Bulldogs will travel 270 miles east to take on the (1-0) Holdrege Dusters tonight for week 2 of high school football. Pregame coverage is set to begin at 4:30pm with kickoff set for 5:00pm. Listen to the contest on KCOW radio.&nbsp;

A young Alliance team pulled off an impressive 28-15 victory over Gordon-Rushville last Friday finishing the game with 315 rushing yards and 118 yards through the air. The defense would force one interception and the special team's unit forced a fumble on the opening kickoff to start the second half and would turn that fumble into points on the scoreboard.&nbsp;

Bulldog sophomore Trini Trejo would finish the contest with 225 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Trejo is ranked 6th in the state of Nebraska in rushing yards. Junior quarterback Jett Herian would throw for 118 yards, one touchdown with junior wide receiver Espn Lanik had six grabs for 77 yards and one touchdown.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Bulldog defense was led by freshman free safety Caysen Robertson who finished with a team high 12 tackles. Junior linebacker Montes would finish with six tackles, one sack and used his speed to put pressure on the Mustangs quarterback all game. Herian would have an interception in the second half. Alliance is looking to start 2-0 for the first time since 2011 after earning victories over Chadron 14-7 and Gordon-Rushville 31-12.&nbsp;

The Holdrege Dusters earned a 35-27 victory over Lexington (Class B) to kick off the season. The Minutemen fourth quarter comeback attempt just fell short after scoring 13 points while the defense didn't allow the Dusters to score.&nbsp;

Holdrege, who finished off last season 0-9 returns three offensive starters and five defensive starters. However, many players in this year's starting lineup saw plenty of playing time last season. Offensively, Holdrege runs a shotgun split back formation that relies heavily on the passing attack but will throw in the run game as well. Defensively, the Dusters runs a 4-4.&nbsp;

Dusters senior quarterback Landon Hartzog threw for 223 yards, one touchdown last week. The top target was Josh Janssen who had six catches for 108 yards and one touchdown. Senior Keegan Steinke rushed for 102 yards and finished with three touchdowns.&nbsp;

Leading the defense was sophomore nose tackles Chance Bailey who had a team high six tackles and two tackles for loss. Steinke finished the game with five tackles and sophomore Josh Moon was credited with four tackles.&nbsp;

Join <a href="https://x.com/Canon_K9_Sports" target="_blank">Canon Rath</a> from the Duster Dome this evening with pregame coverage set to begin at 4:30 pm (MT) with kickoff set for 5:00pm (MT) Listen to all the action on KCOW FM 92.5 / AM 1400 or click here to <a href="https://kcowradio.com/" target="_blank">listen online.</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Panhandle Post&nbsp;Holdrege, Neb. - The (1-0) Alliance Bulldogs will travel 270 miles east to take on the (1-0) Holdrege Dusters tonight for week 2 of high school football. Pregame coverage is set to begin at 4:30pm with kickoff set for 5:00pm. Listen to the contest on KCOW radio.&nbsp;A young Alliance team pulled off an impressive 28-15 victory over Gordon-Rushville last Friday finishing the game with 315 rushing yards and 118 yards through the air. The defense would force one interception and the special team's unit forced a fumble on the opening kickoff to start the second half and would turn that fumble into points on the scoreboard.&nbsp;Bulldog sophomore Trini Trejo would finish the contest with 225 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Trejo is ranked 6th in the state of Nebraska in rushing yards. Junior quarterback Jett Herian would throw for 118 yards, one touchdown with junior wide receiver Espn Lanik had six grabs for 77 yards and one touchdown.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bulldog defense was led by freshman free safety Caysen Robertson who finished with a team high 12 tackles. Junior linebacker Montes would finish with six tackles, one sack and used his speed to put pressure on the Mustangs quarterback all game. Herian would have an interception in the second half. Alliance is looking to start 2-0 for the first time since 2011 after earning victories over Chadron 14-7 and Gordon-Rushville 31-12.&nbsp;The Holdrege Dusters earned a 35-27 victory over Lexington (Class B) to kick off the season. The Minutemen fourth quarter comeback attempt just fell short after scoring 13 points while the defense didn't allow the Dusters to score.&nbsp;Holdrege, who finished off last season 0-9 returns three offensive starters and five defensive starters. However, many players in this year's starting lineup saw plenty of playing time last season. Offensively, Holdrege runs a shotgun split back formation that relies heavily on the passing attack but will throw in the run game as well. Defensively, the Dusters runs a 4-4.&nbsp;Dusters senior quarterback Landon Hartzog threw for 223 yards, one touchdown last week. The top target was Josh Janssen who had six catches for 108 yards and one touchdown. Senior Keegan Steinke rushed for 102 yards and finished with three touchdowns.&nbsp;Leading the defense was sophomore nose tackles Chance Bailey who had a team high six tackles and two tackles for loss. Steinke finished the game with five tackles and sophomore Josh Moon was credited with four tackles.&nbsp;Join <a href="https://x.com/Canon_K9_Sports" target="_blank">Canon Rath</a> from the Duster Dome this evening with pregame coverage set to begin at 4:30 pm (MT) with kickoff set for 5:00pm (MT) Listen to all the action on KCOW FM 92.5 / AM 1400 or click here to <a href="https://kcowradio.com/" target="_blank">listen online.</a>&nbsp;

Bulldogs heading out east to take on the Holdrege Dusters (KCOW Radio Coverage)

PANHANDLE PROFILE: Meteorologist Dan Holiday

*All individuals included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The Panhandle Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint via the “Contact Us” tab on the homepage.

-Eric Steggs, Class 2A Felony, Attempt of a class 2 felony, Class 3A Felony, Assault by strangulation or suffocation, Terroristic threats, False imprisonment 1st degree, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Sexual assualt 3rd degree

-Elizabeth Duarte,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para

-Heidi McCallum,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para

-Amy Cross,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para

-Julia Lujan,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Child Abuse, No License,&nbsp;No Child Restraint X3

-Heather Hernandez,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para

-Leon Hightower,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para

-Blayne Rhode,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para,&nbsp;Child Abuse, Contributing to a minor

-Emmanuel Cabello,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para,&nbsp;Poss marijuana &lt; 10z., Shoplifitng 3rd

-Daniel Robles,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para,&nbsp;Obstruction, Child Abuse, Contributing to a minor

-Ryan Dasher,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para

-Jose De Santiago,&nbsp;(F)in poss of firearm, POV&lt; Resisting&nbsp;Arrest, Terroristic Threats, False&nbsp;Inprisonment

-Johnny Palomo,&nbsp;Use of deadly weapon to commit a (F),&nbsp;Criminal Mischief, Domestic Assault

-David Elis,&nbsp;Poss deadly weapon by prohibited,&nbsp;peson, Terroristic threats, Use of a&nbsp;deadly weapon to commit a (F)

-Anna Respects Nothing, Class 4 Felony, Drive while revoked from DUI/refusal&nbsp;

*All individuals included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The Panhandle Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint via the “Contact Us” tab on the homepage.Box Butte Co:&nbsp;-Eric Steggs, Class 2A Felony, Attempt of a class 2 felony, Class 3A Felony, Assault by strangulation or suffocation, Terroristic threats, False imprisonment 1st degree, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Sexual assualt 3rd degreeScotts Bluff Co:&nbsp;-Elizabeth Duarte,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para-Heidi McCallum,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para-Amy Cross,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para-Julia Lujan,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Child Abuse, No License,&nbsp;No Child Restraint X3-Heather Hernandez,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para-Leon Hightower,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para-Blayne Rhode,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para,&nbsp;Child Abuse, Contributing to a minor-Emmanuel Cabello,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para,&nbsp;Poss marijuana &lt; 10z., Shoplifitng 3rd-Daniel Robles,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para,&nbsp;Obstruction, Child Abuse, Contributing to a minor-Ryan Dasher,&nbsp;Poss cont sub, Poss drug para-Jose De Santiago,&nbsp;(F)in poss of firearm, POV&lt; Resisting&nbsp;Arrest, Terroristic Threats, False&nbsp;Inprisonment-Johnny Palomo,&nbsp;Use of deadly weapon to commit a (F),&nbsp;Criminal Mischief, Domestic Assault-David Elis,&nbsp;Poss deadly weapon by prohibited,&nbsp;peson, Terroristic threats, Use of a&nbsp;deadly weapon to commit a (F)Dawes Co:-Anna Respects Nothing, Class 4 Felony, Drive while revoked from DUI/refusal&nbsp;

Panhandle police activity, Aug. 29 - Sept. 4

Remembering Our Fallen is now on display through October 8, 2024 at the Knight Museum 908 Yellowstone Ave Alliance, NE 69301.

Remembering Our Fallen is a National and State Traveling Memorial that was created to remember our nation’s Fallen who have died from wounds in a war zone since 9/11/2001 and includes both military and personal photos of each. 

For more information on the Remembering Our Fallen Exhibit visit <a href="http://www.rememberingourfallen.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3OXBAdZXntc_avGG4kdl2pjw9_4Enp_NbvtJyC71tSNfdyTUbaeAeYOSc_aem_KdgF-0wmRpIc-aASXi8w3g" target="_blank">www.rememberingourfallen.org</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RememberingOurFallen?__cft__[0]=AZXJMaN7qoROItpWO1BEYKyaaT0YnNeUcydRxmzJa8oslS6mepf98-5qUJVkdG25gsvXAd_JkgmI5yipwHxRJKNjr8rgOHB8e6_TGR4tQOSHTHAUR5Ad1oqwx_P3jiC3Ug6Iqd3TBy6yZ8aeLwSb_BqVhePIAUInj-iLSD07wIuR1Ums-UDMswhQiNuHqWTYhuPXMuiIfyBPdZ4oBsPq3CLk&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">facebook.com/rememberingourfallen</a>

By City of AllianceRemembering Our Fallen is now on display through October 8, 2024 at the Knight Museum 908 Yellowstone Ave Alliance, NE 69301.Remembering Our Fallen is a National and State Traveling Memorial that was created to remember our nation’s Fallen who have died from wounds in a war zone since 9/11/2001 and includes both military and personal photos of each. For more information on the Remembering Our Fallen Exhibit visit <a href="http://www.rememberingourfallen.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3OXBAdZXntc_avGG4kdl2pjw9_4Enp_NbvtJyC71tSNfdyTUbaeAeYOSc_aem_KdgF-0wmRpIc-aASXi8w3g" target="_blank">www.rememberingourfallen.org</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RememberingOurFallen?__cft__[0]=AZXJMaN7qoROItpWO1BEYKyaaT0YnNeUcydRxmzJa8oslS6mepf98-5qUJVkdG25gsvXAd_JkgmI5yipwHxRJKNjr8rgOHB8e6_TGR4tQOSHTHAUR5Ad1oqwx_P3jiC3Ug6Iqd3TBy6yZ8aeLwSb_BqVhePIAUInj-iLSD07wIuR1Ums-UDMswhQiNuHqWTYhuPXMuiIfyBPdZ4oBsPq3CLk&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">facebook.com/rememberingourfallen</a><figure>
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Remember Our Fallen display at Knight Museum & Sandhills Center

'Autumn in Alliance' Beauty Pageant 

Alliance, NE – The City of Alliance invites you to welcome the change of the seasons with “Autumn in Alliance”! This Fall Celebration will be held at Central Park Friday, September 27 th 4:00pm – 7:00pm with Loaded Dice to follow, and Saturday September 28 th from 10:00am - 7:00pm. Autumn in Alliance is free to attend and will include Live Music, Bounce Houses, Chili &amp; Cinnamon Roll Cook-off, Free Hotdogs, Yard Games, Craft and Food Vendors, a Scarecrow Contest, Scavenger Hunt and so much more!

Contact Angie Flesner at (308) 762-1293 or via email at aflesner@cityofalliance.net for more information. Or follow the event page at https://www.facebook.com/VisitAlliance

By City of AllianceAlliance, NE – The City of Alliance invites you to welcome the change of the seasons with “Autumn in Alliance”! This Fall Celebration will be held at Central Park Friday, September 27 th 4:00pm – 7:00pm with Loaded Dice to follow, and Saturday September 28 th from 10:00am - 7:00pm. Autumn in Alliance is free to attend and will include Live Music, Bounce Houses, Chili &amp; Cinnamon Roll Cook-off, Free Hotdogs, Yard Games, Craft and Food Vendors, a Scarecrow Contest, Scavenger Hunt and so much more!Contact Angie Flesner at (308) 762-1293 or via email at aflesner@cityofalliance.net for more information. Or follow the event page at https://www.facebook.com/VisitAlliance

3rd Annual 'Autumn in Alliance' returns in September 

Victims of fatal traffic crash identified. The driver of the white Nissan Versa was Buford Williams age 88 of Scottsbluff and the passenger was Benita Williams age 81 of Scottsbluff. Both Mr. and Mrs. Willaims passed away due to their injuries. The driver of the Mazda pickup is Tony Betancur age 74 of Mitchell. He was treated and released from Regional West Medical Center for his injuries. A crash reconstruction investigation is being conducted and updates will be provided at a later date.

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&nbsp; Scottsbluff, Neb. - On 9-3-24 at approximately 3:28 pm, Scottsbluff PD was dispatched to the intersection of Highway 26 and Avenue I in response to an injury accident.  A preliminary investigation indicates that a small Nissan SUV was turning north onto Avenue I from Highway 26.  A Mazda pickup was traveling west on Highway 26, and the two vehicles collided.

  The driver and front seat passenger of the Nissan were transported to RWMC where they later succumbed to their injuries.  The driver of the Mazda was extricated from the vehicle and transported to RWMC with non-life-threatening injuries.  Seatbelts are believed to have been used by all involved in the accident.&nbsp;

 The names of those involved will be released at a later time.  Scottsbluff PD was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol,  the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Regional West EMS, and Scottsbluff Fire Department.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Scottsbluff Police DepartmentUpdate: 9/4/24 12:30pm&nbsp;Victims of fatal traffic crash identified. The driver of the white Nissan Versa was Buford Williams age 88 of Scottsbluff and the passenger was Benita Williams age 81 of Scottsbluff. Both Mr. and Mrs. Willaims passed away due to their injuries. The driver of the Mazda pickup is Tony Betancur age 74 of Mitchell. He was treated and released from Regional West Medical Center for his injuries. A crash reconstruction investigation is being conducted and updates will be provided at a later date.___________________________________________&nbsp; Scottsbluff, Neb. - On 9-3-24 at approximately 3:28 pm, Scottsbluff PD was dispatched to the intersection of Highway 26 and Avenue I in response to an injury accident. A preliminary investigation indicates that a small Nissan SUV was turning north onto Avenue I from Highway 26. A Mazda pickup was traveling west on Highway 26, and the two vehicles collided. The driver and front seat passenger of the Nissan were transported to RWMC where they later succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the Mazda was extricated from the vehicle and transported to RWMC with non-life-threatening injuries. Seatbelts are believed to have been used by all involved in the accident.&nbsp; The names of those involved will be released at a later time. Scottsbluff PD was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol, the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Regional West EMS, and Scottsbluff Fire Department.&nbsp; &nbsp;

UPDATE: Two killed in Tuesday afternoon accident in Scottsbluff

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Annual 'Brake For Breakfast' to be held in Chadron 

The wild and woolly first years of the Nebraska Territory is the subject of Nebraska historian Jeff Barnes’s presentation of “The Queen’s Road: Nebraska’s Bumpy Ride to Statehood” at the Knight Museum &amp;amp; Sandhills Center in Alliance on Tuesday, September 10, at 5:30 p.m. The program is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.

Barnes’s talk covers the transitional years of the Nebraska Territory, as its borders shrunk but its national significance increased. Its Platte River Valley was more important than ever for commerce, communication, and transportation, while federal policies increased its role as a battleground between Native and Euro-American peoples.

“Nebraska’s Civil War years were also the footnote setting for unique happenings in history,” says Barnes, “including the first killing by an unknown Bill Hickok and the running of the first self-powered vehicle for the hauling of wagons across the Plains. Our place in history also found us as the first state to join the Union over a presidential veto.” The presentation includes many historic images, maps and anecdotes in the telling of Nebraska’s sometimes shaky trek to statehood.

A former newspaper reporter and editor, Barnes writes and lives in Omaha and is the first Humanities Nebraska presenter to speak in all 93 counties. He is a trustee of the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, former board trustee with the Nebraska State Historical Society, and past chairman of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission. He is a twice-awarded recipient of the Nebraska Book Award and the author of Cut in Stone, Cast in Bronze: Nebraska’s Historical Markers and Monuments, 150 @ 150: Nebraska’s Landmark Buildings at the State’s Sesquicentennial, The Great Plains Guide to Custer, and Extra Innings: The Story of Modisett Ball Park. A new edition of his first book, Forts of the Northern Plains, is now available from the University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books.

Press ReleaseThe wild and woolly first years of the Nebraska Territory is the subject of Nebraska historian Jeff Barnes’s presentation of “The Queen’s Road: Nebraska’s Bumpy Ride to Statehood” at the Knight Museum &amp;amp; Sandhills Center in Alliance on Tuesday, September 10, at 5:30 p.m. The program is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.Barnes’s talk covers the transitional years of the Nebraska Territory, as its borders shrunk but its national significance increased. Its Platte River Valley was more important than ever for commerce, communication, and transportation, while federal policies increased its role as a battleground between Native and Euro-American peoples.“Nebraska’s Civil War years were also the footnote setting for unique happenings in history,” says Barnes, “including the first killing by an unknown Bill Hickok and the running of the first self-powered vehicle for the hauling of wagons across the Plains. Our place in history also found us as the first state to join the Union over a presidential veto.” The presentation includes many historic images, maps and anecdotes in the telling of Nebraska’s sometimes shaky trek to statehood.A former newspaper reporter and editor, Barnes writes and lives in Omaha and is the first Humanities Nebraska presenter to speak in all 93 counties. He is a trustee of the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, former board trustee with the Nebraska State Historical Society, and past chairman of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission. He is a twice-awarded recipient of the Nebraska Book Award and the author of Cut in Stone, Cast in Bronze: Nebraska’s Historical Markers and Monuments, 150 @ 150: Nebraska’s Landmark Buildings at the State’s Sesquicentennial, The Great Plains Guide to Custer, and Extra Innings: The Story of Modisett Ball Park. A new edition of his first book, Forts of the Northern Plains, is now available from the University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books.<figure>
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Nebraska’s Civil War Years topic of Knight Museum presentation

<a>(Lincoln, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>—&nbsp;&nbsp;Time is running out to join the Nebraska State Patrol in 2024! Applications for Camp 71 will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 9. To apply, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nebraskatroopers.com/" target="_blank">NebraskaTroopers.com</a>.

Camp 71 is scheduled to begin on January 6, 2025, with graduation set for June 18, 2025. Recruits will undergo extensive training at the NSP Training Academy to prepare them for a career serving the people of Nebraska.

Troopers enjoy great benefits, numerous career paths, and the ability to serve in every corner of the state. Some of the benefits include:

Mikayla HallNebraska State Patrol<a>(Lincoln, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>—&nbsp;&nbsp;Time is running out to join the Nebraska State Patrol in 2024! Applications for Camp 71 will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 9. To apply, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nebraskatroopers.com/" target="_blank">NebraskaTroopers.com</a>.Camp 71 is scheduled to begin on January 6, 2025, with graduation set for June 18, 2025. Recruits will undergo extensive training at the NSP Training Academy to prepare them for a career serving the people of Nebraska.Troopers enjoy great benefits, numerous career paths, and the ability to serve in every corner of the state. Some of the benefits include:<figure>
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Application Deadline to Become a Trooper is Monday   

Alliance, NE – The Alliance Police Department continues its investigation into the incident that occurred on September 1, 2024, involving an ATM alarm at Nebraska Bank. While the suspect remains at large, progress is being made in the investigation.

&nbsp; The vehicle identified in connection with the incident was spotted in the area and later discovered by Alliance Police Department officers. The vehicle was impounded and has been processed for all evidence that may assist in identifying and locating the individual involved.

Our department is now collaborating with federal agencies and other law enforcement entities to leverage all available resources and expertise. The evidence collected so far is being thoroughly analyzed, and we are working closely with our partners to bring the individual responsible to justice.

We want to assure the public that this investigation remains a top priority. We are committed to utilizing every tool at our disposal to ensure the safety and security of our community.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Alliance Police Department at 308-762-4955.

By Alliance Police DepartmentAlliance, NE – The Alliance Police Department continues its investigation into the incident that occurred on September 1, 2024, involving an ATM alarm at Nebraska Bank. While the suspect remains at large, progress is being made in the investigation.&nbsp; The vehicle identified in connection with the incident was spotted in the area and later discovered by Alliance Police Department officers. The vehicle was impounded and has been processed for all evidence that may assist in identifying and locating the individual involved.Our department is now collaborating with federal agencies and other law enforcement entities to leverage all available resources and expertise. The evidence collected so far is being thoroughly analyzed, and we are working closely with our partners to bring the individual responsible to justice.We want to assure the public that this investigation remains a top priority. We are committed to utilizing every tool at our disposal to ensure the safety and security of our community.Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Alliance Police Department at 308-762-4955.

APD: Ongoing Investigation following ATM alarm, vehicle discovery

Drug Enforcement Administration - Omaha Field Division

<a>OMAHA, Neb&nbsp;–</a>&nbsp;Five members of a Houston-based organization known for targeting rural pharmacies in Western Iowa and Western Nebraska face federal charges after breaking in and stealing pharmaceuticals in May and June of 2022 and 2023. These five people are part of a larger conspiracy being prosecuted out of the Eastern District of Arkansas in which 42 individuals hailing from Houston’s Fifth Ward are charged with breaking into more than 200 pharmacies across 31 states and stealing an estimated $12 million worth of controlled substances.&nbsp;

Investigators with the five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division worked alongside local and state law enforcement partners to identify and arrest those individuals responsible for breaking into and stealing from pharmacies in Iowa and Nebraska. Pharmaceuticals including hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, Adderall ® and Xanax ®, were among the most common drugs stolen. The stolen pharmaceuticals were transported to Houston and sold illegally.

“These five individuals mistakenly thought that targeting rural communities would provide an opportunity to commit a crime and fade into the wind unrecognized and unaffected,” DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Steven T. Bell said. “What they failed to realize is that the DEA goes to great lengths to ensure justice is served for those impacted by this senseless act, no matter how rural or remote the location may be. Pharmacy theft is not a victimless crime.”

In 2023, 900 pharmacy burglaries were reported nationwide, with an estimated loss of 3.8 million doses of controlled substances. Across the DEA Omaha Division, which encompasses Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, 34 pharmacy break-ins have been reported dating back to 2022. Nebraska has the most reported break-ins with 17, while Iowa has 11.

The DEA remains committed to providing public awareness and outreach to registrants in an effort to prevent the diversion of controlled substances while ensuring the safety and health of the American people. For more information and resources provided to pharmacies, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pharmacy" target="_blank">www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pharmacy</a>.

Drug Enforcement Administration - Omaha Field Division<a>OMAHA, Neb&nbsp;–</a>&nbsp;Five members of a Houston-based organization known for targeting rural pharmacies in Western Iowa and Western Nebraska face federal charges after breaking in and stealing pharmaceuticals in May and June of 2022 and 2023. These five people are part of a larger conspiracy being prosecuted out of the Eastern District of Arkansas in which 42 individuals hailing from Houston’s Fifth Ward are charged with breaking into more than 200 pharmacies across 31 states and stealing an estimated $12 million worth of controlled substances.&nbsp;Investigators with the five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division worked alongside local and state law enforcement partners to identify and arrest those individuals responsible for breaking into and stealing from pharmacies in Iowa and Nebraska. Pharmaceuticals including hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, Adderall ® and Xanax ®, were among the most common drugs stolen. The stolen pharmaceuticals were transported to Houston and sold illegally.“These five individuals mistakenly thought that targeting rural communities would provide an opportunity to commit a crime and fade into the wind unrecognized and unaffected,” DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Steven T. Bell said. “What they failed to realize is that the DEA goes to great lengths to ensure justice is served for those impacted by this senseless act, no matter how rural or remote the location may be. Pharmacy theft is not a victimless crime.”In 2023, 900 pharmacy burglaries were reported nationwide, with an estimated loss of 3.8 million doses of controlled substances. Across the DEA Omaha Division, which encompasses Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, 34 pharmacy break-ins have been reported dating back to 2022. Nebraska has the most reported break-ins with 17, while Iowa has 11.The DEA remains committed to providing public awareness and outreach to registrants in an effort to prevent the diversion of controlled substances while ensuring the safety and health of the American people. For more information and resources provided to pharmacies, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pharmacy" target="_blank">www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pharmacy</a>.

Members of a Houston-Based Organization Responsible for Breaking Into Pharmacies in Rural Iowa and Nebraska Indicted

Nebraska Department of Transportation

Sept. 3, 2024 (Gering, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Sept. 16 on N-27, from reference post 90.00 to reference post 110.00, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 

Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for this project. Work includes asphalt milling and overlay and permanent pavement marking. Traffic will be maintained with lane restrictions and a pilot car and flaggers. An 11-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Oct. 2024.

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Nebraska Department of TransportationSept. 3, 2024 (Gering, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Sept. 16 on N-27, from reference post 90.00 to reference post 110.00, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for this project. Work includes asphalt milling and overlay and permanent pavement marking. Traffic will be maintained with lane restrictions and a pilot car and flaggers. An 11-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Oct. 2024.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Work will begin on N-27 in Deuel County

Sept. 3, 2024 (Gering, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Sept. 16 on US-385, from reference post 71+00 to reference post 71+75, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Simon Contractors of Cheyenne, Wyo. is the contractor for this project. Work includes grading, culverts, subgrade stabilization and asphalt concrete paving. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers with the possible aid of automated flagger assisted devices (AFAD). A 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Nov. 2024.

Nebraska Department of TransportationSept. 3, 2024 (Gering, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Sept. 16 on US-385, from reference post 71+00 to reference post 71+75, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.Simon Contractors of Cheyenne, Wyo. is the contractor for this project. Work includes grading, culverts, subgrade stabilization and asphalt concrete paving. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers with the possible aid of automated flagger assisted devices (AFAD). A 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Nov. 2024.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

Work Will Begin on US-385, south of Bridgeport



LINCOLN, Neb. – (September 3, 2024) -&nbsp;Visit Nebraska is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to be on a stop on the 2025 Nebraska Passport. All destinations in the state are welcome to apply to become a stop. Past stops have included restaurants, museums, outdoor adventures, retail stores, wineries, breweries, arts destinations and more.

The Passport program, which celebrated its 15th year in 2024, helps travelers to discover Nebraska's hidden gems, as well as benefits the 70 chosen stops through increased visitor traffic, sales and visibility.

“For the past 15 years, businesses and travelers alike have benefited from the Nebraska Passport and from showing off the state’s hidden gems," said John Ricks, Visit Nebraska executive director. "Long-time Passporters and new visitors get to make new discoveries and long-lasting memories, and our Nebraska communities continue to see the economic benefit. Everyone wins.”

Some of the requirements for Nebraska Passport stops are:&nbsp;

To complete the 2025 Passport application,&nbsp;<a href="https://visitnebraska.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30cc1cad235a879fac111c22b&amp;id=a7f99d1e84&amp;e=65d6a9d786" target="_blank">click&nbsp;here</a>. The 2025 program will run from May 1-September 30. Other information about Passport stop requirements, how the program benefits Passport stops and details about the application process can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://visitnebraska.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30cc1cad235a879fac111c22b&amp;id=1252662c53&amp;e=65d6a9d786" target="_blank">https://nebraskapassport.com/becomeastop</a>.

The application deadline is November 30, 2024. Applicants will be notified in February 2025, and the 2025 Passport stops will be announced in March. There is no fee to apply or participate. Questions about the program can be directed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@nebraskapassport.com" target="_blank">info@nebraskapassport.com</a>.

Applying does not guarantee selection, as Visit Nebraska receives hundreds of applications annually and can only choose 70 stops. If your destination has applied before but wasn't selected, you are encouraged to try again. The selection committee considers factors like location diversity, tour themes, new experiences and broad appeal. Every application is thoroughly considered, and new opportunities may arise.

To see the exciting adventures travelers are having with the Passport this year, be sure to check out&nbsp;<a href="https://visitnebraska.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30cc1cad235a879fac111c22b&amp;id=b8bbff716d&amp;e=65d6a9d786" target="_blank">Nebraska Passport Pals</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725379455180.png" alt="Nebraska passport 2025" />
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 </figure>Visit Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. – (September 3, 2024) -&nbsp;Visit Nebraska is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to be on a stop on the 2025 Nebraska Passport. All destinations in the state are welcome to apply to become a stop. Past stops have included restaurants, museums, outdoor adventures, retail stores, wineries, breweries, arts destinations and more.The Passport program, which celebrated its 15th year in 2024, helps travelers to discover Nebraska's hidden gems, as well as benefits the 70 chosen stops through increased visitor traffic, sales and visibility.“For the past 15 years, businesses and travelers alike have benefited from the Nebraska Passport and from showing off the state’s hidden gems," said John Ricks, Visit Nebraska executive director. "Long-time Passporters and new visitors get to make new discoveries and long-lasting memories, and our Nebraska communities continue to see the economic benefit. Everyone wins.”Some of the requirements for Nebraska Passport stops are:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Offer an exceptional, unique visitor experience.</li><li>Display excellent customer service.&nbsp;Be available at all times to greet Passport visitors and stamp Passport booklets.</li><li>Be open regular, reasonable, consistent hours (including at least one weekend day) during the Nebraska Passport season (May 1 to September 30).&nbsp;Note: Hours of operation are very important. Preference is given to destinations that have hours that are convenient for travelers.</li><li>Keep the same hours of operation throughout the Passport season.&nbsp;Chosen Passport stops submit their hours in February and Passport booklets are printed in March.</li><li>Abide by Nebraska state law that prohibits charging participants for admission in order to receive a stamp.&nbsp;Many tourists will naturally invest money in things they wish to see, buy, eat, or experience, but our state laws prevent us from forcing Passport participants to pay for something at each stop.</li><li>Be a good tourism ambassador for your region.&nbsp;Talk to travelers about other tourism destinations, restaurants, retail stores, etc. in your area that they may be interested in visiting.</li>
 </ul>To complete the 2025 Passport application,&nbsp;<a href="https://visitnebraska.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30cc1cad235a879fac111c22b&amp;id=a7f99d1e84&amp;e=65d6a9d786" target="_blank">click&nbsp;here</a>. The 2025 program will run from May 1-September 30. Other information about Passport stop requirements, how the program benefits Passport stops and details about the application process can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://visitnebraska.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30cc1cad235a879fac111c22b&amp;id=1252662c53&amp;e=65d6a9d786" target="_blank">https://nebraskapassport.com/becomeastop</a>.The application deadline is November 30, 2024. Applicants will be notified in February 2025, and the 2025 Passport stops will be announced in March. There is no fee to apply or participate. Questions about the program can be directed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@nebraskapassport.com" target="_blank">info@nebraskapassport.com</a>.Applying does not guarantee selection, as Visit Nebraska receives hundreds of applications annually and can only choose 70 stops. If your destination has applied before but wasn't selected, you are encouraged to try again. The selection committee considers factors like location diversity, tour themes, new experiences and broad appeal. Every application is thoroughly considered, and new opportunities may arise.To see the exciting adventures travelers are having with the Passport this year, be sure to check out&nbsp;<a href="https://visitnebraska.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30cc1cad235a879fac111c22b&amp;id=b8bbff716d&amp;e=65d6a9d786" target="_blank">Nebraska Passport Pals</a>.

 2025 Nebraska Passport stop application now open

CHADRON—Chadron State College students are invited to an information session about Cuba Libré on Sept.10 at 11 a.m. in Old Admin Room 230.

According to History and Social Sciences Professor Dr. T. Smith, the course will take place during the second eight weeks of the fall semester, and the Study Abroad travel to Cuba will take place in early January 2025.

The course, delivered both online and face-to-face, fulfills various requirements, such as Essential Studies Program Capstone, History, and Humanities. There is also a one-credit-hour option for non-degree-seeking students, such as community members.

For more details, those who are interested should contact Smith at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tsmith@csc.edu" target="_blank">tsmith@csc.edu</a>.

By CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON—Chadron State College students are invited to an information session about Cuba Libré on Sept.10 at 11 a.m. in Old Admin Room 230.According to History and Social Sciences Professor Dr. T. Smith, the course will take place during the second eight weeks of the fall semester, and the Study Abroad travel to Cuba will take place in early January 2025.The course, delivered both online and face-to-face, fulfills various requirements, such as Essential Studies Program Capstone, History, and Humanities. There is also a one-credit-hour option for non-degree-seeking students, such as community members.For more details, those who are interested should contact Smith at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tsmith@csc.edu" target="_blank">tsmith@csc.edu</a>.

Informational meeting about Study Abroad to Cuba set for Sept. 10 at CSC 

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk: Free To Be, You And Me

Western, Neb. - A Red Warning is in effect for parts of the listening coverage, most of the Panhandle and western sandhills according to the National Weather Service, North Platte Office (NWS).

For the area effected by the Red Warning, strong wind gusts of 30 - 35 mph are expected and any fire started could quickly spread. The effect will remain through this evening.   

Sandhills Post/Panhandle PostWestern, Neb. - A Red Warning is in effect for parts of the listening coverage, most of the Panhandle and western sandhills according to the National Weather Service, North Platte Office (NWS).<figure>
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Red Warning in effect for parts of the listening coverage

P202400484 01:17 DUI : DUI Officer initiated traffic stop on vehicle near 5th and Box Butte. Driver was found to be under the influence and subsequently arrested. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400486 18:33 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400488 08:07 REPORTS : Follow-up Officers responded to APD lobby for a reported theft of prescription medication that occurred sometime over the weekend. Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400487 08:09 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Report of an animal bite near the 900 block of Laramie Ave. Animal was placed under quarantine Closed - Resolved

P202400489 15:57 STOLEN VEHICLE : Closed - Resolved

P202400489 15:57 STOLEN VEHICLE : Open - Under Investigation

P202400492 12:23 BURGLARY : BREAK Officers responded to a theft on the 600 block of 6th street. Multiple tools were taken. Case in under investigation. Open - Under Investigation

P202400493 13:35 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Officers responded to 900 block of emerson in reference to an animal bite.

P202400494 14:23 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYInvestigation of a two vehicle crash in the 1400 block of West 3rd Street. No citations issued Closed - Resolved

P202400495 16:24 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Open - Under Investigation

P202400496 03:01 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Closed - Charges Recommended

By Alliance Police Department08/25/24P202400484 01:17 DUI : DUI Officer initiated traffic stop on vehicle near 5th and Box Butte. Driver was found to be under the influence and subsequently arrested. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400486 18:33 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Inactive - Case Suspended08/25/24 Total: 208/27/24P202400488 08:07 REPORTS : Follow-up Officers responded to APD lobby for a reported theft of prescription medication that occurred sometime over the weekend. Inactive - Case SuspendedP202400487 08:09 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Report of an animal bite near the 900 block of Laramie Ave. Animal was placed under quarantine Closed - ResolvedP202400489 15:57 STOLEN VEHICLE : Closed - ResolvedP202400489 15:57 STOLEN VEHICLE : Open - Under Investigation08/27/24 Total: 408/30/24P202400492 12:23 BURGLARY : BREAK Officers responded to a theft on the 600 block of 6th street. Multiple tools were taken. Case in under investigation. Open - Under InvestigationP202400493 13:35 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Officers responded to 900 block of emerson in reference to an animal bite.Closed - ResolvedP202400494 14:23 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYInvestigation of a two vehicle crash in the 1400 block of West 3rd Street. No citations issued Closed - ResolvedP202400495 16:24 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Open - Under Investigation08/30/24 Total: 408/31/24P202400496 03:01 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Closed - Charges Recommended08/31/24 Total: 1Total Records: 11

Alliance Police Department: The media report 

Alliance, NE – On September 1, at approximately 0900 hours, an alarm was triggered at the ATM located outside Nebraska Bank at 1320 W 3rd St. Responding officers, who were aware of similar incidents at ATMs in the Panhandle, quickly reviewed the surveillance footage from the scene. The suspect can be seen trying to forcibly open the ATM. They were driving a dark navy 2013-2015 Honda Civic.

At 0940 hours, officers located the suspect vehicle traveling on Kansas Street near Highway 385. There were two individuals inside the vehicle when it was spotted. The vehicle was located in the J&amp;C RV Park abandoned shortly after. There were no suspects in the vehicle or the immediate area. 

 In response, officers established a perimeter around the area and called for additional support. Deputies from the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol, Game Wardens with the Nebraska Game and Parks, Special Agents with BNSF and Deputies from Scottsbluff County assisted in the search. A tracker dog, drones, and four-wheelers were deployed to search the surrounding fields near Kansas and Highway 385. 

 Despite extensive efforts, the suspect remains at large. Officers are actively engaging with local businesses to gather any security footage that may provide additional leads. 

The investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Alliance Police Department at 308-762-4955&nbsp;&nbsp;

By Alliance Police DepartmentAlliance, NE – On September 1, at approximately 0900 hours, an alarm was triggered at the ATM located outside Nebraska Bank at 1320 W 3rd St. Responding officers, who were aware of similar incidents at ATMs in the Panhandle, quickly reviewed the surveillance footage from the scene. The suspect can be seen trying to forcibly open the ATM. They were driving a dark navy 2013-2015 Honda Civic.<figure>
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 </figure>At 0940 hours, officers located the suspect vehicle traveling on Kansas Street near Highway 385. There were two individuals inside the vehicle when it was spotted. The vehicle was located in the J&amp;C RV Park abandoned shortly after. There were no suspects in the vehicle or the immediate area. In response, officers established a perimeter around the area and called for additional support. Deputies from the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol, Game Wardens with the Nebraska Game and Parks, Special Agents with BNSF and Deputies from Scottsbluff County assisted in the search. A tracker dog, drones, and four-wheelers were deployed to search the surrounding fields near Kansas and Highway 385. Despite extensive efforts, the suspect remains at large. Officers are actively engaging with local businesses to gather any security footage that may provide additional leads. The investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Alliance Police Department at 308-762-4955&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance Police Department investigates ATM alarm  

By TENA L. COOK, CSC MARKETING COORDINATOR

CHADRON — Chadron State College senior Sutton Pohlman of Stanton, Nebraska, will present a poster about his capstone course research at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) conference in Omaha in October. Assistant Professor Clint Evrard, who will travel with Pohlman, said he is excited to share the research he and Pohlman are conducting.

Pohlman’s research is about insulin uptake in the system of a person with type II diabetes.

The NSF provided funding to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln&nbsp; through a cooperative agreement with the approval to fund sub-awards for undergraduate research. Evrard submitted a proposal to the UNL EPSCoR program and was awarded $5,000 for a laptop, which can conduct computational and quantum chemical research.

“The project is still fairly new, but Sutton will have enough data to present,” Evrard said.

Pohlman, in the pre-medicine track of the Rural Health Opportunities Program, will earn his bachelor’s degree in chemistry in December. He plans to pursue a master’s in business administration with a healthcare focus at CSC while continuing to play football. After earning an MBA, he plans to attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center.&nbsp;

Evrard said he plans to publish the research he and Pohlman will conduct during Pohlman’s master’s program.

“Sutton will be a published co-author before he enters medical school, and it will get Chadron State College’s name in an article published in a major journal,” Evrard said.

Evrard said the laptop has 96 gigabytes of memory, a four-terabyte storage system, and a new Apple M3 silicon chip that runs on ARM technology, uses less energy, and creates&nbsp;less heat.

“This machine can solve thousands of equations at the same time and won't melt down when running at its highest performance. Also, if we ever want to connect to a supercomputer at a big university or a national laboratory, this will connect to those flawlessly,” Evrard said.

Pohlman said the technology can show insulin at the atomic level, which is helpful in research.

“We’re trying to figure out why insulin isn't binding to its receptor in people with type II diabetes. Insulin could be competing with a growth hormone, or be affected by changes in the pH. Other factors could prevent insulin binding. Insulin binding is important because in type II diabetes, glucose builds up in the bloodstream and can cause various issues, such as kidney and vision damage and poor circulation in the extremities,” Pohlman said.

Evrard explained that he and Pohlman are using&nbsp;ORCA, an open-source quantum chemistry software, to learn more about the delicate process of insulin binding.

“The ORCA technology, developed by a research institute in Germany, allows us to move the molecule around so we can view all the atoms at different angles. The structures work together as a molecule to produce different chemical results. We’re on the ground level with them and can keep using the software even after they start marketing it,” Evrard said.

Evrard and Pohlman describe the Apple MacBook Pro they are using as a souped-up supercomputer.

“Compared to a normal laptop, this is a Ferrari. Inside the M3 chip, there are 18 central processing units and 30 graphics processing units,” Evrard said. “We use all of those simultaneously because the ORCA platform can use another program called Open MPI, which takes all the completed computations and puts them back together into a single solution.”

Pohlman said the program finds every possible way the molecule could arrange itself and then finds the best way for the molecule to bind with insulin.

“We’re trying to capture (visual representations of) all the chemical reactions (in insulin binding) so we will eventually see the electrons and the final structure. It will be a very accurate model,” Evrard said.

Evrard added that chemists and doctors who conduct research in a wet lab measure their starting compounds and ending compounds.

“We take their work, and this program shows what happens in a chemical reaction step by step instead of just the beginning and ending products. Sutton is the first student to use this technology, and I want to get more students involved in several different research pathways,” Evrard said.

One project Evrard has planned is something he learned in his doctoral program at the University of Louisville.

“They worked on delivering cancer drugs to the system using vitamin B12 as a shuttle.&nbsp;The great thing about vitamin B12 is that it has the potential to release the cancer drug only when it arrives at the cancer site. So, the patient no longer gets chemotherapy throughout their entire body,” Evrard said.

Evrard also plans projects to capture methane from natural gas and upcycle it into usable compounds for industry such as methanol or ethanol.

The technology can also calculate the chemical interactions of nano compounds designed to be dropped on plastics that, when activated by sunlight, will break them down again into their base compounds so they can be reused in industry. &nbsp;

“The last two projects I'll put on this machine are molecular electronics and battery technologies. The goal is to calculate the quantum mechanics involved in all of these technologies very accurately,” Evrard said.

By TENA L. COOK, CSC MARKETING COORDINATOR<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1725029324867.jpeg" alt="Chadron State College senior Sutton Pohlman of Stanton, Neb., left, and Dr. Clint Evrard pose with a Mac Book Pro that CSC acquired through a grant written by Evrard. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)" />
 <figcaption>Chadron State College senior Sutton Pohlman of Stanton, Neb., left, and Dr. Clint Evrard pose with a Mac Book Pro that CSC acquired through a grant written by Evrard. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)</figcaption>
 </figure>CHADRON — Chadron State College senior Sutton Pohlman of Stanton, Nebraska, will present a poster about his capstone course research at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) conference in Omaha in October. Assistant Professor Clint Evrard, who will travel with Pohlman, said he is excited to share the research he and Pohlman are conducting.Pohlman’s research is about insulin uptake in the system of a person with type II diabetes.The NSF provided funding to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln&nbsp; through a cooperative agreement with the approval to fund sub-awards for undergraduate research. Evrard submitted a proposal to the UNL EPSCoR program and was awarded $5,000 for a laptop, which can conduct computational and quantum chemical research.“The project is still fairly new, but Sutton will have enough data to present,” Evrard said.Pohlman, in the pre-medicine track of the Rural Health Opportunities Program, will earn his bachelor’s degree in chemistry in December. He plans to pursue a master’s in business administration with a healthcare focus at CSC while continuing to play football. After earning an MBA, he plans to attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center.&nbsp;Evrard said he plans to publish the research he and Pohlman will conduct during Pohlman’s master’s program.“Sutton will be a published co-author before he enters medical school, and it will get Chadron State College’s name in an article published in a major journal,” Evrard said.Evrard said the laptop has 96 gigabytes of memory, a four-terabyte storage system, and a new Apple M3 silicon chip that runs on ARM technology, uses less energy, and creates&nbsp;less heat.“This machine can solve thousands of equations at the same time and won't melt down when running at its highest performance. Also, if we ever want to connect to a supercomputer at a big university or a national laboratory, this will connect to those flawlessly,” Evrard said.Pohlman said the technology can show insulin at the atomic level, which is helpful in research.“We’re trying to figure out why insulin isn't binding to its receptor in people with type II diabetes. Insulin could be competing with a growth hormone, or be affected by changes in the pH. Other factors could prevent insulin binding. Insulin binding is important because in type II diabetes, glucose builds up in the bloodstream and can cause various issues, such as kidney and vision damage and poor circulation in the extremities,” Pohlman said.Evrard explained that he and Pohlman are using&nbsp;ORCA, an open-source quantum chemistry software, to learn more about the delicate process of insulin binding.“The ORCA technology, developed by a research institute in Germany, allows us to move the molecule around so we can view all the atoms at different angles. The structures work together as a molecule to produce different chemical results. We’re on the ground level with them and can keep using the software even after they start marketing it,” Evrard said.Evrard and Pohlman describe the Apple MacBook Pro they are using as a souped-up supercomputer.“Compared to a normal laptop, this is a Ferrari. Inside the M3 chip, there are 18 central processing units and 30 graphics processing units,” Evrard said. “We use all of those simultaneously because the ORCA platform can use another program called Open MPI, which takes all the completed computations and puts them back together into a single solution.”Pohlman said the program finds every possible way the molecule could arrange itself and then finds the best way for the molecule to bind with insulin.“We’re trying to capture (visual representations of) all the chemical reactions (in insulin binding) so we will eventually see the electrons and the final structure. It will be a very accurate model,” Evrard said.Evrard added that chemists and doctors who conduct research in a wet lab measure their starting compounds and ending compounds.“We take their work, and this program shows what happens in a chemical reaction step by step instead of just the beginning and ending products. Sutton is the first student to use this technology, and I want to get more students involved in several different research pathways,” Evrard said.One project Evrard has planned is something he learned in his doctoral program at the University of Louisville.“They worked on delivering cancer drugs to the system using vitamin B12 as a shuttle.&nbsp;The great thing about vitamin B12 is that it has the potential to release the cancer drug only when it arrives at the cancer site. So, the patient no longer gets chemotherapy throughout their entire body,” Evrard said.Evrard also plans projects to capture methane from natural gas and upcycle it into usable compounds for industry such as methanol or ethanol.The technology can also calculate the chemical interactions of nano compounds designed to be dropped on plastics that, when activated by sunlight, will break them down again into their base compounds so they can be reused in industry. &nbsp;“The last two projects I'll put on this machine are molecular electronics and battery technologies. The goal is to calculate the quantum mechanics involved in all of these technologies very accurately,” Evrard said.

Pohlman to present poster on capstone research at national conference

Alliance, Neb. - Week 1 of the 2024 NSAA high school football season is here, and the Alliance Bulldogs will kick off the season with a battle with C-2 Gordon-Rushville.&nbsp;

Last year, the Bulldogs defeated the Mustangs 24-20. Alliance will hit the hit with a youth roster that head coach T.D. Stein is very excited to see what they can do on the field. Key returners for the Alliance include Espn Lanik, Jett Herian, Trini Trejo, Cole Stokie and more.&nbsp;

Join <a href="https://x.com/Canon_K9_Sports" target="_blank">Canon Rath</a> around 6:35pm with pregame coverage on KCOW FM 92.5 / AM 1400 with kick off set for 7:00pm. To listen online, <a href="https://kcowradio.com/" target="_blank">click here.</a>&nbsp;

Panhandle Post&nbsp;Alliance, Neb. - Week 1 of the 2024 NSAA high school football season is here, and the Alliance Bulldogs will kick off the season with a battle with C-2 Gordon-Rushville.&nbsp;Last year, the Bulldogs defeated the Mustangs 24-20. Alliance will hit the hit with a youth roster that head coach T.D. Stein is very excited to see what they can do on the field. Key returners for the Alliance include Espn Lanik, Jett Herian, Trini Trejo, Cole Stokie and more.&nbsp;Join <a href="https://x.com/Canon_K9_Sports" target="_blank">Canon Rath</a> around 6:35pm with pregame coverage on KCOW FM 92.5 / AM 1400 with kick off set for 7:00pm. To listen online, <a href="https://kcowradio.com/" target="_blank">click here.</a>&nbsp;

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