Lincoln, NE&nbsp;—&nbsp;The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) are responding to a recent death due to a possible rabies infection. There is no risk to the public at large. DHHS is assisting PPHD in taking preventive steps to contact community members who were in contact with the individual to assess for exposure and offer those deemed at risk post-exposure prophylaxis.

Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can be spread to people and pets through the bites and scratches of an infected animal. Immediate medical attention following suspected rabies exposure is critical. Medical care following a rabies exposure is called post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP. PEP includes wound care, a dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG), and a series of four or five rabies vaccines, which must be administered as soon as possible after exposure. This care is overwhelmingly effective at preventing the disease from developing.

&nbsp; If you have any additional questions, please call the Panhandle Public Health District at 308-487-3600 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kengel@pphd.ne.gov" target="_blank">kengel@pphd.ne.gov</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By DHHSLincoln, NE&nbsp;—&nbsp;The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) are responding to a recent death due to a possible rabies infection. There is no risk to the public at large. DHHS is assisting PPHD in taking preventive steps to contact community members who were in contact with the individual to assess for exposure and offer those deemed at risk post-exposure prophylaxis.Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can be spread to people and pets through the bites and scratches of an infected animal. Immediate medical attention following suspected rabies exposure is critical. Medical care following a rabies exposure is called post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP. PEP includes wound care, a dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG), and a series of four or five rabies vaccines, which must be administered as soon as possible after exposure. This care is overwhelmingly effective at preventing the disease from developing.Prevent rabies by following these steps:<ul>
 <li>Be a responsible animal owner. Work with your local veterinarian to keep vaccinations up to date for all dogs, cats, ferrets, and other animals you own that can be vaccinated for rabies.</li><li>Seek immediate veterinary assistance for your pet if it is bitten by or exposed to a wild or stray animal.</li><li>Call your local animal control agency about removing stray animals in your neighborhood.</li><li>Do not touch, feed, or unintentionally attract wild animals with open garbage cans or litter.</li><li>Never bring wild animals into your home. Do not try to nurse sick, wild animals to health. Call animal control or an animal rescue agency for assistance.</li><li>Wash bites or scratches immediately with soap and water and seek medical care shortly after potential exposures.</li>
 </ul>&nbsp; If you have any additional questions, please call the Panhandle Public Health District at 308-487-3600 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kengel@pphd.ne.gov" target="_blank">kengel@pphd.ne.gov</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Death due to possible rabies infection reported in western Nebraska

POST PODCAST: United Way Duck Draw Day Approaching

&nbsp; The Alliance Nebraska Police Department invites you to join us for a community forum this Thursday! We value your input and want to hear from you about the issues that matter most in our community.

This is a great opportunity to meet with local law enforcement, ask questions, share concerns, and discuss ways we can work together to enhance safety and build stronger relationships in our neighborhood.

Your voice matters—come and be a part of the conversation&nbsp;&nbsp;

By Alliance Police Department<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp; The Alliance Nebraska Police Department invites you to join us for a community forum this Thursday! We value your input and want to hear from you about the issues that matter most in our community.This is a great opportunity to meet with local law enforcement, ask questions, share concerns, and discuss ways we can work together to enhance safety and build stronger relationships in our neighborhood.Your voice matters—come and be a part of the conversation&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance police to host community forum 

P202400498 08:59 ALARM : ALARM Investigation into the attempted theft of money out of an ATM at the Nebraska Bank. Investigation is ongoing Informational

P202400499 09:33 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400500 11:32 THEFT : THEFT Investigation into a stolen bike near the 1000 block of Cheyenne Ave Inactive - CaseSuspended

P202400501 14:36 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Investigation into a shattered windshield Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400503 12:04 10-45 : MVA INJURY Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident at 200 block and E. 3rd St. Closed - Resolved

P202400502 13:05 DISTURBANCE : Officers responded to a disturbance at the 600 block of 3rd E. St. involved with multiple parties Informational

P202400505 10:07 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers responded to a criminal mischief at S. Grand. Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400506 17:28 SUICIDAL : SUICIDAL Officers dispatched to a report of a suicidal male with a firearm. Officers were able to make contact with the male, and he was placed under Emergency Protective Custody. Open - Under Investigation

P202400507 17:43 PUBLIC : PUBLIC Officers were advised of a possible protection order violation. Officers made contact and one male was apprehended for the violation. In addition to the protection order violation, the male was discovered to be in possession of two firearms, and was subsequently charged for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202400508 18:05 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Inactive - Case Suspended

P202400510 17:22 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Open - Under Investigation

P202400511 09:27 SUSP : SUSPICIOUS Officers were dispatched to Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union for a fraudulent check trying to be passed by a local female. Case is under investigation. Open - Under Investigation

P202400512 10:30 DEATH : UNATTENDED Officers responded to an unattended death at 2400 block of Peterson CT. Closed - Resolved

P202400516 20:39 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Open - Under

By Alliance Police Department09/01/24P202400498 08:59 ALARM : ALARM Investigation into the attempted theft of money out of an ATM at the Nebraska Bank. Investigation is ongoing Informational09/01/24 Total: 109/02/24P202400499 09:33 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400500 11:32 THEFT : THEFT Investigation into a stolen bike near the 1000 block of Cheyenne Ave Inactive - CaseSuspendedP202400501 14:36 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Investigation into a shattered windshield Inactive - Case Suspended09/02/24 Total: 309/03/24P202400503 12:04 10-45 : MVA INJURY Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident at 200 block and E. 3rd St. Closed - ResolvedP202400502 13:05 DISTURBANCE : Officers responded to a disturbance at the 600 block of 3rd E. St. involved with multiple parties Informational09/03/24 Total: 209/04/24P202400505 10:07 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers responded to a criminal mischief at S. Grand. Inactive - Case SuspendedP202400506 17:28 SUICIDAL : SUICIDAL Officers dispatched to a report of a suicidal male with a firearm. Officers were able to make contact with the male, and he was placed under Emergency Protective Custody. Open - Under InvestigationP202400507 17:43 PUBLIC : PUBLIC Officers were advised of a possible protection order violation. Officers made contact and one male was apprehended for the violation. In addition to the protection order violation, the male was discovered to be in possession of two firearms, and was subsequently charged for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Closed - Charges RecommendedP202400508 18:05 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Inactive - Case Suspended09/04/24 Total: 409/05/24P202400510 17:22 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Open - Under Investigation09/05/24 Total: 109/06/24P202400511 09:27 SUSP : SUSPICIOUS Officers were dispatched to Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union for a fraudulent check trying to be passed by a local female. Case is under investigation. Open - Under InvestigationP202400512 10:30 DEATH : UNATTENDED Officers responded to an unattended death at 2400 block of Peterson CT. Closed - Resolved09/06/24 Total: 209/07/24P202400516 20:39 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Open - UnderInvestigation09/07/24 Total: 1Total Records: 14

Alliance Police Department: The media report 

HOT SPRINGS, SD – Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be offering virtual tours of the Natural Entrance route this fall along with programs to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk.

“The project to replace the Wind Cave elevators is proceeding very well with completion expected in early December,” said&nbsp;Acting Park Superintendent Rhonda Schier.“In the meantime staff are offering virtual tours of the cave with a visual experience in the visitor center auditorium. These programs are excellent opportunities to see cave formations like boxwork and frostwork, learn about geology, and experience the tour route while the elevators are being modernized.”

The virtual tour was developed using Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging program) technology. Lidar uses lasers to determine the range to objects. In this case, operators took 239 scans with 4.6 billion measurements along the tour route over four weeks in 2020 and 2021 to develop a realistic representation of the cave.

Rangers will lead virtual tours at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Funding for the Lidar project came from the National Park Service Midwest Region Accessibility Program. Funding also came from the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association and the Friends of Wind Cave National Park who are non-profit partners of the park.

Park staff are also offering programs to listen for the high-pitched whistle of the rocky mountain elk that heralds the arrival of fall and the elk’s mating season.

Beginning Wednesday, September 11, rangers will give a brief interpretive program about elk before leading a caravan to a nearby pullout to listen for them. These one-hour programs are offered Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings through Monday, September 30. Participants meet at the Wind Cave visitor center front lawn at 7 p.m. and are encouraged to bring a flashlight, a camp chair or blanket to sit on, and to dress warmly.

The park visitor center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through September 28. Beginning Sunday, September 29, the visitor center will close at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit the park’s website at&nbsp;<a href="http://nps.gov/wica" target="_blank">nps.gov/wica</a>&nbsp;or call (605) 745-4600.&nbsp;&nbsp;

HOT SPRINGS, SD – Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be offering virtual tours of the Natural Entrance route this fall along with programs to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk.“The project to replace the Wind Cave elevators is proceeding very well with completion expected in early December,” said&nbsp;Acting Park Superintendent Rhonda Schier.“In the meantime staff are offering virtual tours of the cave with a visual experience in the visitor center auditorium. These programs are excellent opportunities to see cave formations like boxwork and frostwork, learn about geology, and experience the tour route while the elevators are being modernized.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725893665631.png" alt="Pictured is a technicians collecting one of the 239 Lidar scans used to create a virtual tour of Wind Cave’s Natural Entrance route. (Photo courtesy of Brooke Kubby.)" />
 <figcaption>Pictured is a technicians collecting one of the 239 Lidar scans used to create a virtual tour of Wind Cave’s Natural Entrance route. (Photo courtesy of Brooke Kubby.)</figcaption>
 </figure>The virtual tour was developed using Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging program) technology. Lidar uses lasers to determine the range to objects. In this case, operators took 239 scans with 4.6 billion measurements along the tour route over four weeks in 2020 and 2021 to develop a realistic representation of the cave.Rangers will lead virtual tours at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Funding for the Lidar project came from the National Park Service Midwest Region Accessibility Program. Funding also came from the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association and the Friends of Wind Cave National Park who are non-profit partners of the park.Park staff are also offering programs to listen for the high-pitched whistle of the rocky mountain elk that heralds the arrival of fall and the elk’s mating season.Beginning Wednesday, September 11, rangers will give a brief interpretive program about elk before leading a caravan to a nearby pullout to listen for them. These one-hour programs are offered Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings through Monday, September 30. Participants meet at the Wind Cave visitor center front lawn at 7 p.m. and are encouraged to bring a flashlight, a camp chair or blanket to sit on, and to dress warmly.The park visitor center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through September 28. Beginning Sunday, September 29, the visitor center will close at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit the park’s website at&nbsp;<a href="http://nps.gov/wica" target="_blank">nps.gov/wica</a>&nbsp;or call (605) 745-4600.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virtual cave tours, elk bugling programs offered at Wind Cave National Park

Post Podcast: Kman's Concert Calendar, week starting Sept. 6

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Ms. Wheelchair America&nbsp;Tamara Blackwell.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GBIy1dfbVY4?si=k3AZxslDQdFrhyJr" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Ms. Wheelchair America&nbsp;Tamara Blackwell.

🎤Forward Ever: Ms. Wheelchair America Tamara Blackwell

Chadron Community Hospital &amp; Health Services is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Garret Dockweiler to our dedicated team of healthcare providers. Dr. Dockweiler brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is eager to serve the community in his new role.

Dr. Dockweiler is a proud graduate of Chadron State College, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He then pursued his medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - College of Medicine in Omaha, graduating in 2021. Following medical school, Dr. Dockweiler completed a three-year residency in Family Medicine at Waco Family Medicine in Waco, Texas.

Born and raised in Central Nebraska, Dr. Dockweiler is thrilled to return to his roots and serve a community close to his heart. "I'm excited to be back in a small town and contribute to the health and well-being of this community",Dr. Dockweiler said. "I look forward to building relationships with my patients and providing comprehensive care."

Dr. Dockweiler will be seeing patients at Chadron Medical Clinic, as well as providing coverage in the emergency room, offering obstetric services, and performing screening colonoscopies for Chadron Community Hospital. His broad skill set ensures that patients in the region will receive high-quality, accessible healthcare.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dr. Dockweiler enjoys fishing and working on house projects. He and his wife are the proud parents of two children, and they are eager to become active members of the community.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Garret Dockweiler to Chadron Community Hospital &amp;amp; Health Services. We are confident that his expertise and commitment to patient care will make a significant impact on the health of our community.

By Chadron Community Hospital<figure>
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 </figure>Chadron Community Hospital &amp; Health Services is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Garret Dockweiler to our dedicated team of healthcare providers. Dr. Dockweiler brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is eager to serve the community in his new role.Dr. Dockweiler is a proud graduate of Chadron State College, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He then pursued his medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - College of Medicine in Omaha, graduating in 2021. Following medical school, Dr. Dockweiler completed a three-year residency in Family Medicine at Waco Family Medicine in Waco, Texas.Born and raised in Central Nebraska, Dr. Dockweiler is thrilled to return to his roots and serve a community close to his heart. "I'm excited to be back in a small town and contribute to the health and well-being of this community",Dr. Dockweiler said. "I look forward to building relationships with my patients and providing comprehensive care."Dr. Dockweiler will be seeing patients at Chadron Medical Clinic, as well as providing coverage in the emergency room, offering obstetric services, and performing screening colonoscopies for Chadron Community Hospital. His broad skill set ensures that patients in the region will receive high-quality, accessible healthcare.Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dr. Dockweiler enjoys fishing and working on house projects. He and his wife are the proud parents of two children, and they are eager to become active members of the community.Please join us in welcoming Dr. Garret Dockweiler to Chadron Community Hospital &amp;amp; Health Services. We are confident that his expertise and commitment to patient care will make a significant impact on the health of our community.

Chadron Community Hospital welcomes Dr. Garret Dockweiler

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Community Task Force: Creating Opportunity

This week the United States celebrated Labor Day. Was this an excuse for another long weekend, or are we really celebrating workers? Why has labor union membership declined to 10% if labor is so important that it gets its own holiday?

After the Civil War, our nation began a rapid industrialization. Until then we imported manufactured goods from Europe. The number of workers in manufacturing, mining, and transportation gradually grew until it surpassed the number in agriculture in 1900. Farmers moved to cities for these newly created jobs, and immigrants came from all over the world, especially Europe, to fill the need for labor.

Businesses kept growing, becoming giant corporations like Standard Oil (making John D. Rockefeller the wealthiest man in the world). Our nation's economy boomed as well. We had a group of "robber barons" raking in huge profits.

But not everyone benefited equally from the economic expansion that came with industrialization. Certainly not the men, women, and children who operated machines in the factories that were springing up from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean. The business owners and their shareholders may have amassed great wealth, but their workers were not sharing in any of the benefits of the new economy.

Until the 1930’s the government supported businesses over labor. In 1893 our nation was in a major economic depression. Railroads stopped purchasing Pullman cars. The Pullman Company, headquartered in Chicago, ran a company town where they rented homes and sold supplies to all their workers. The company laid off workers and lowered wages, but did not lower rents and raised utility rates in the Pullman town. On May 11, 1894, 4000 factory employees went on strike. Eventually the strike expanded to include about 250,000 railroad employees.

Pullman was wealthy enough that he could afford a drawn-out fight. He could also influence politicians, including President Grover Cleveland.

Finally federal troops were sent to make sure the trains ran. They broke up the Pullman strike, killing about 70 workers. The strike ended July 20, 1894. Eugene V. Debs, the strike leader, went to prison. Across the United States railroad workers who had gone on strike were fired.

In an effort to conciliate organized labor after the strike, President Grover Cleveland and Congress designated Labor Day as a federal holiday to be celebrated the first Monday in September. Legislation for the holiday, first proposed in 1882, was pushed through Congress six days after the strike ended.

Not everything had changed, though. Deaths in the Colorado Coalfield War in 1914 were anywhere from 69-199. 1,200 coal miners lived in a tent city in Ludlow, Colorado. They went on strike in 1913 to protest terrible working conditions. In April, 1914, the Colorado National Guard and mining company guards attacked the tents, and federal troops were sent it. Strikers got no concessions.

Unions finally gained government support during the Great Depression and Roosevelt's New Deal of the 1930's. The National Labor Relations Act ensured the rights of workers to organize into unions and to go on strike. The Fair Labor Standards Act gave us minimum wage, a 40-hour work week, overtime pay, and ended child labor.

From 1950-1979, about one-third of America's workers were members of a labor union, peaking at 21 million. Now that number has dropped, to only about 10% in 2023. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Why the decrease?

Some argue that the government provides protections for workers, so unions are no longer necessary. Some argue that government policies no longer protect workers, especially when they go on strike. Many states, including Nebraska, have passed Right-to-Work laws, which prevent employers, after negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions, from giving union members any benefits over non-union members.

U.S. corporations actively discourage workers from joining unions. Even though the National Labor Relations Act forbids retaliation, businesses fire employees and close locations when unions conduct membership drives. The federal government has levied little or no penalties when the law is violated.

The result? We see greater income inequality every year. Companies amass huge profits, and those are divided among their executives, their shareholders, and their founders. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is worth $189.8 billion. Elon Musk, of SpaceX, X, and Tesla fame, is worth $239 billion. Their companies fight against unions in every one of their facilities. Apparently they cannot afford to share the wealth with the people who do the work.

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Community Task Force: Creating OpportunityThis week the United States celebrated Labor Day. Was this an excuse for another long weekend, or are we really celebrating workers? Why has labor union membership declined to 10% if labor is so important that it gets its own holiday?After the Civil War, our nation began a rapid industrialization. Until then we imported manufactured goods from Europe. The number of workers in manufacturing, mining, and transportation gradually grew until it surpassed the number in agriculture in 1900. Farmers moved to cities for these newly created jobs, and immigrants came from all over the world, especially Europe, to fill the need for labor.Businesses kept growing, becoming giant corporations like Standard Oil (making John D. Rockefeller the wealthiest man in the world). Our nation's economy boomed as well. We had a group of "robber barons" raking in huge profits.But not everyone benefited equally from the economic expansion that came with industrialization. Certainly not the men, women, and children who operated machines in the factories that were springing up from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean. The business owners and their shareholders may have amassed great wealth, but their workers were not sharing in any of the benefits of the new economy.Until the 1930’s the government supported businesses over labor. In 1893 our nation was in a major economic depression. Railroads stopped purchasing Pullman cars. The Pullman Company, headquartered in Chicago, ran a company town where they rented homes and sold supplies to all their workers. The company laid off workers and lowered wages, but did not lower rents and raised utility rates in the Pullman town. On May 11, 1894, 4000 factory employees went on strike. Eventually the strike expanded to include about 250,000 railroad employees.Pullman was wealthy enough that he could afford a drawn-out fight. He could also influence politicians, including President Grover Cleveland.Finally federal troops were sent to make sure the trains ran. They broke up the Pullman strike, killing about 70 workers. The strike ended July 20, 1894. Eugene V. Debs, the strike leader, went to prison. Across the United States railroad workers who had gone on strike were fired.In an effort to conciliate organized labor after the strike, President Grover Cleveland and Congress designated Labor Day as a federal holiday to be celebrated the first Monday in September. Legislation for the holiday, first proposed in 1882, was pushed through Congress six days after the strike ended.Not everything had changed, though. Deaths in the Colorado Coalfield War in 1914 were anywhere from 69-199. 1,200 coal miners lived in a tent city in Ludlow, Colorado. They went on strike in 1913 to protest terrible working conditions. In April, 1914, the Colorado National Guard and mining company guards attacked the tents, and federal troops were sent it. Strikers got no concessions.Unions finally gained government support during the Great Depression and Roosevelt's New Deal of the 1930's. The National Labor Relations Act ensured the rights of workers to organize into unions and to go on strike. The Fair Labor Standards Act gave us minimum wage, a 40-hour work week, overtime pay, and ended child labor.From 1950-1979, about one-third of America's workers were members of a labor union, peaking at 21 million. Now that number has dropped, to only about 10% in 2023. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Why the decrease?Some argue that the government provides protections for workers, so unions are no longer necessary. Some argue that government policies no longer protect workers, especially when they go on strike. Many states, including Nebraska, have passed Right-to-Work laws, which prevent employers, after negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions, from giving union members any benefits over non-union members.U.S. corporations actively discourage workers from joining unions. Even though the National Labor Relations Act forbids retaliation, businesses fire employees and close locations when unions conduct membership drives. The federal government has levied little or no penalties when the law is violated.The result? We see greater income inequality every year. Companies amass huge profits, and those are divided among their executives, their shareholders, and their founders. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is worth $189.8 billion. Elon Musk, of SpaceX, X, and Tesla fame, is worth $239 billion. Their companies fight against unions in every one of their facilities. Apparently they cannot afford to share the wealth with the people who do the work.

Getting Ahead: Labor Day and Unions 

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;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725632841884.jpeg" alt="Alliance football vs Gordon-Rushville on 08/30/24 (Photo taken by Canon Rath/Panhandle Post)" />
 <figcaption>Alliance football vs Gordon-Rushville on 08/30/24 (Photo taken by Canon Rath/Panhandle Post)</figcaption>
 </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

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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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.

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