Kimball, Neb. - One man has been arrested in Kimball over the weekend after making threats to family members.

According to the Kimball Police Department, in the evening hours of Saturday, June 15th, officers were dispatched for a disturbance call to the 600 block of south Burg Street. 

Officers were made aware of threats Meghgy had made towards family members, along with additional threats made by the suspect.

Meghgy was placed under arrested and is being charged with terroristic threats. He is lodged in the Kimball County Jail.

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 </figure>Panhandle PostKimball, Neb. - One man has been arrested in Kimball over the weekend after making threats to family members.According to the Kimball Police Department, in the evening hours of Saturday, June 15th, officers were dispatched for a disturbance call to the 600 block of south Burg Street. Officers were made aware of threats Meghgy had made towards family members, along with additional threats made by the suspect.Meghgy was placed under arrested and is being charged with terroristic threats. He is lodged in the Kimball County Jail.

 Kimball man arrested for terroristic threats 

SWANN Announces Board Meeting

LINCOLN, NE&nbsp;-- Governor Jim Pillen is taking two immediate actions to help mitigate the impacts resulting from a series of strong storms that resulted in damage to nearly 20 Nebraska counties.

The storms occurred May 20 – June 3, resulting in severe thunderstorms, high winds, multiple tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding. There was damage to private property, public property and infrastructure in Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard, Keith, Lincoln, Platte, Polk, Red Willow, Saunders and Washington counties.

Gov. Pillen has issued an emergency disaster declaration, which will free up state funds and resources to assist those counties in addressing damage and other issues.

In a separate, but related action, Gov. Pillen has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for additional time to complete preliminary damage assessments in those counties. Those assessments will further support the state’s request for federal assistance. The 30-day extension, if approved, would last until Aug. 2.

Office of Governor Jim PillenLINCOLN, NE&nbsp;-- Governor Jim Pillen is taking two immediate actions to help mitigate the impacts resulting from a series of strong storms that resulted in damage to nearly 20 Nebraska counties.The storms occurred May 20 – June 3, resulting in severe thunderstorms, high winds, multiple tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding. There was damage to private property, public property and infrastructure in Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard, Keith, Lincoln, Platte, Polk, Red Willow, Saunders and Washington counties.Gov. Pillen has issued an emergency disaster declaration, which will free up state funds and resources to assist those counties in addressing damage and other issues.In a separate, but related action, Gov. Pillen has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for additional time to complete preliminary damage assessments in those counties. Those assessments will further support the state’s request for federal assistance. The 30-day extension, if approved, would last until Aug. 2.<figure>
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Gov. Pillen Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration for May 20 – June 3 Storms

An Alliance summertime tradition returns with another series of "Bands On The Bricks" concerts.&nbsp; These free street performances are held on the bricks of old Box Butte on Friday evenings, with a bonus concert on Saturday night of Heritage Days weekend.&nbsp; The performances spotlight a mix of local musicians and traveling bands.&nbsp;&nbsp;

July 5th: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kalinkrohereference?__cft__[0]=AZXl8Z4w4TeESmR4e3VIKuZSIZYKS-n7qT0gBouE-zkZes2Ii1IIqlOasuj1dQZSze0LxxzFHmnES12KAj1sMPpC_XIEtSYlEg6wF1ymiT74zSGBWHkA7BGz8nkFZSyLEZIrXtOL217RUONOEBfbs_y9eLANoOllOA4YnQmxx0OSTlOcMDBvqHyGB5NnRCtISPlF17po3QAymFqNYj1iR-UP&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kalin Krohe Reference</a> Back in the Day July 19th: The Greendales New Wave Time Machine 9-1am band to be announced July 20th&nbsp; Loaded Dice August 2nd: Gabriel The Brute Hooks &amp; The Huckleberries August 16th: Rodger Dodger Loaded Dice August 30th: Shon Townsend Band The Waiting&nbsp;&nbsp;

An Alliance summertime tradition returns with another series of "Bands On The Bricks" concerts.&nbsp; These free street performances are held on the bricks of old Box Butte on Friday evenings, with a bonus concert on Saturday night of Heritage Days weekend.&nbsp; The performances spotlight a mix of local musicians and traveling bands.&nbsp;&nbsp;July 5th: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kalinkrohereference?__cft__[0]=AZXl8Z4w4TeESmR4e3VIKuZSIZYKS-n7qT0gBouE-zkZes2Ii1IIqlOasuj1dQZSze0LxxzFHmnES12KAj1sMPpC_XIEtSYlEg6wF1ymiT74zSGBWHkA7BGz8nkFZSyLEZIrXtOL217RUONOEBfbs_y9eLANoOllOA4YnQmxx0OSTlOcMDBvqHyGB5NnRCtISPlF17po3QAymFqNYj1iR-UP&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kalin Krohe Reference</a> Back in the Day July 19th: The Greendales New Wave Time Machine 9-1am band to be announced July 20th&nbsp; Loaded Dice August 2nd: Gabriel The Brute Hooks &amp; The Huckleberries August 16th: Rodger Dodger Loaded Dice August 30th: Shon Townsend Band The Waiting&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bands On The Bricks 2024 Schedule Released

KCOW morning show host Jason Wentworth talks to notable panhandle citizens in this new podcast series.&nbsp; The guest for the first episode is former Alliance mayor Earl Jones.

<div><iframe title="PANHANDLE PROFILES: Earl Jones" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=4i7gd-164ddf8-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=2&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=5" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>KCOW morning show host Jason Wentworth talks to notable panhandle citizens in this new podcast series.&nbsp; The guest for the first episode is former Alliance mayor Earl Jones.

PANHANDLE PROFILES: Earl Jones

CHADRON – Chadron State College alum Seth Ryker, Principal of Gothenburg Public Schools, said he is honored to be named the Nebraska High School Principal of the Year.

Ryker has been in education since 2000 when he started as a sixth through eighth grade teacher at Wolfe Creek Elementary in South Dakota. He later took a position at Broken Bow Public Schools as a social studies teacher and later as the Activities Director. In 2005, he became the Activities Director and Assistant Principal at Gothenburg Junior/Senior High School. He served in that role until 2017 when he became the principal for grades seven through 12.

Ryker said he was unsure about his career choice when he enrolled at CSC.

“I took the intro to teaching course with Dr. [Don] King and quickly became convinced that I had discovered my future,” Ryker said. “Chadron State College had me very well prepared to lead a classroom. I thoroughly enjoyed all of my methodology and coaching classes.”

Ryker began work on a master’s degree in Education Administration immediately after starting his first teaching position.

“The graduate program at CSC helped develop my leadership skills, as well as further developing my educational philosophy,” he said. “I met a lot of fellow graduate students who would become great administrators in other schools. Those relationships are still impactful all these years later. I have been blessed to work with outstanding teachers and fellow administrators, many of whom are also Chadron State graduates.”

Two CSC professors stand out in Ryker’s memory as making a lasting impact on him.

“Dr. King taught many of our education classes and led the professional semester. He helped instill a sense of professionalism and classroom readiness in us. Dr. Rolland Dewing served as my academic adviser and he supervised me during student teaching. I always appreciated his sense of humor and his perspective,” Ryker said.

Ryker said the students, parents, and other teachers he works with are the most rewarding aspects of his role in education.

“The high school journey and the milestones and challenges that go with growing up and preparing for adulthood is an incredibly exciting point in their lives. I also get to collaborate with an outstanding team of teachers. I have had very few original ideas, but I do always try to listen to those around me and enact programs and interventions that support our outstanding students,” he said.

In a press release from Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals, Allison Jonas, Superintendent at Gothenburg Public Schools, said Ryker possesses a remarkable talent for engaging with teacher leaders.

“His leadership style not only promotes teamwork but also inspires a shared vision among staff. His capacity to collaborate seamlessly with teachers and support staff has led to expanded opportunities for students, collaborative opportunities for staff, and a welcoming culture with high expectations for both students and staff,” Jonas said.

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 </figure>Chadron State CollegeCHADRON – Chadron State College alum Seth Ryker, Principal of Gothenburg Public Schools, said he is honored to be named the Nebraska High School Principal of the Year.Ryker has been in education since 2000 when he started as a sixth through eighth grade teacher at Wolfe Creek Elementary in South Dakota. He later took a position at Broken Bow Public Schools as a social studies teacher and later as the Activities Director. In 2005, he became the Activities Director and Assistant Principal at Gothenburg Junior/Senior High School. He served in that role until 2017 when he became the principal for grades seven through 12.Ryker said he was unsure about his career choice when he enrolled at CSC.“I took the intro to teaching course with Dr. [Don] King and quickly became convinced that I had discovered my future,” Ryker said. “Chadron State College had me very well prepared to lead a classroom. I thoroughly enjoyed all of my methodology and coaching classes.”Ryker began work on a master’s degree in Education Administration immediately after starting his first teaching position.“The graduate program at CSC helped develop my leadership skills, as well as further developing my educational philosophy,” he said. “I met a lot of fellow graduate students who would become great administrators in other schools. Those relationships are still impactful all these years later. I have been blessed to work with outstanding teachers and fellow administrators, many of whom are also Chadron State graduates.”Two CSC professors stand out in Ryker’s memory as making a lasting impact on him.“Dr. King taught many of our education classes and led the professional semester. He helped instill a sense of professionalism and classroom readiness in us. Dr. Rolland Dewing served as my academic adviser and he supervised me during student teaching. I always appreciated his sense of humor and his perspective,” Ryker said.Ryker said the students, parents, and other teachers he works with are the most rewarding aspects of his role in education.“The high school journey and the milestones and challenges that go with growing up and preparing for adulthood is an incredibly exciting point in their lives. I also get to collaborate with an outstanding team of teachers. I have had very few original ideas, but I do always try to listen to those around me and enact programs and interventions that support our outstanding students,” he said.In a press release from Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals, Allison Jonas, Superintendent at Gothenburg Public Schools, said Ryker possesses a remarkable talent for engaging with teacher leaders.“His leadership style not only promotes teamwork but also inspires a shared vision among staff. His capacity to collaborate seamlessly with teachers and support staff has led to expanded opportunities for students, collaborative opportunities for staff, and a welcoming culture with high expectations for both students and staff,” Jonas said.

CSC Alum Ryker honored as Nebraska’s High School Principal of the Year

Alliance Aftershock Softball is a softball organization dedicated to helping girls ages 8-18 develop and improve their softball skills and develop character traits of teamwork and sportsmanship. Aftershock is proud to have 3 teams competing in the summer softball season- 10U, 12U and 16U teams. This year the teams competed in tournaments in Wyoming and throughout Nebraska during the months of May-July.

In order to help support the girls and the expenses of the teams, a raffle was held in May. A bat was awarded to the top seller in each age division.

Alliance Aftershock Softball would like to thank the following organizations/people who donated prizes for the raffle:

Press ReleaseAlliance Aftershock Softball is a softball organization dedicated to helping girls ages 8-18 develop and improve their softball skills and develop character traits of teamwork and sportsmanship. Aftershock is proud to have 3 teams competing in the summer softball season- 10U, 12U and 16U teams. This year the teams competed in tournaments in Wyoming and throughout Nebraska during the months of May-July.In order to help support the girls and the expenses of the teams, a raffle was held in May. A bat was awarded to the top seller in each age division.Winners in each division:10U –Emma Gomez12U Brookelyn Gibson16U Paige JensenAlliance Aftershock Softball would like to thank the following organizations/people who donated prizes for the raffle:Ackerman AgricultureBloedorn LumberCarter’s Home HardwareJM and AssociatesNo Loose EndsBerlyn Clear

Alliance Aftershock Softball Holds Raffle Fundraiser

P202400310 13:10 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOfficers responded to the 1200 block of west 3rd in reference to a reported hit and run.

P202400311 20:03 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Closed - Charges

P202400312 22:00 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Closed - Charges

P202400313 05:57 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers dispatched to 1100 Block of Box Butte.

Observed a marked state patrol vehicle with a broken windshield and driver side window.&nbsp; Additionally a second car had two driver side windows broken out. Under investigation.

P202400314 06:44 TRAFFIC STOP : Male with revoked license observed operating motor vehicle in front of the Alliance Police Department.&nbsp; Traffic stop was conducted, male was apprehended.

P202400315 11:10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Inactive - Case

P202400317 11:46 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - Resolved

P202400318 15:34 FOUND : FOUND Found property turned into APD, Wake board found approximately 0330 hrs in the street.

P202400319 16:26 SHOPLIFT : Closed - Charges

P202400323 09:10 BURGLARY : BREAK Was contacted by Janelle Mielbeck via public service advising that last night after 8 pm someone went into their house and took her daughters purse containing a cell phone, wallet and cash money.

Code : Description Case Comments Disposition

P202400322 09:11 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOfficers responded to a reported mva accident at 7th and Grand, No injuries.

P202400327 14:52 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYMVA 2nd and Cody / Semi-tractor trailer ran over fire hydrant / accident report completed

P202400328 19:03 ANIMAL : ANIMAL Inactive - Case

P202400329 06:38 BURGLARY : BREAK Open - Under

P202400330 18:01 DEATH : UNATTENDED Closed - Resolved

P202400336 18:37 PUBLIC : PUBLIC Closed - Resolved

P202400331 22:24 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Closed - Charges

P202400334 07:20 SUICIDAL : SUICIDAL Investigation of a suicidal female. Placed into EPC Closed - Resolved

P202400332 09:01 SUICIDAL : SUICIDAL Investigation into a suicidal male. Male was placed under EPC

P202400335 16:16 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Inactive - Case

P202400337 19:11 ANIMAL : ANIMAL Dog bit a child riding his bicycle in the 1200 block of Toluca.

06/16/24P202400310 13:10 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOfficers responded to the 1200 block of west 3rd in reference to a reported hit and run.Inactive - CaseSuspendedP202400311 20:03 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Closed - ChargesRecommendedP202400312 22:00 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Closed - ChargesRecommended06/16/24 Total: 306/17/24P202400313 05:57 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Officers dispatched to 1100 Block of Box Butte.Observed a marked state patrol vehicle with a broken windshield and driver side window.&nbsp; Additionally a second car had two driver side windows broken out. Under investigation.Open - Under InvestigationP202400314 06:44 TRAFFIC STOP : Male with revoked license observed operating motor vehicle in front of the Alliance Police Department.&nbsp; Traffic stop was conducted, male was apprehended.Closed - ChargesRecommendedP202400315 11:10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Inactive - CaseSuspendedP202400317 11:46 10-44 : MVA NON INJURY Closed - ResolvedP202400318 15:34 FOUND : FOUND Found property turned into APD, Wake board found approximately 0330 hrs in the street.Inactive - CaseSuspendedP202400319 16:26 SHOPLIFT : Closed - ChargesRecommended06/17/24 Total: 606/18/24P202400323 09:10 BURGLARY : BREAK Was contacted by Janelle Mielbeck via public service advising that last night after 8 pm someone went into their house and took her daughters purse containing a cell phone, wallet and cash money.Open - UnderInvestigationP202400323 09:10 BURGLARY : BREAK Was contacted by Janelle Mielbeck via public service advising that last night after 8 pm someone went into their house and took her daughters purse containing a cell phone, wallet and cash money.Inactive - CaseSuspendedPage 2 of 2Case Number Incident StartTimeCode : Description Case Comments DispositionP202400322 09:11 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYOfficers responded to a reported mva accident at 7th and Grand, No injuries.Closed - Resolved06/18/24 Total: 406/19/24P202400327 14:52 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYMVA 2nd and Cody / Semi-tractor trailer ran over fire hydrant / accident report completedClosed - ResolvedP202400328 19:03 ANIMAL : ANIMAL Inactive - CaseSuspended06/19/24 Total: 206/20/24P202400329 06:38 BURGLARY : BREAK Open - UnderInvestigationP202400330 18:01 DEATH : UNATTENDED Closed - ResolvedP202400336 18:37 PUBLIC : PUBLIC Closed - ResolvedP202400331 22:24 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Closed - ChargesRecommended06/20/24 Total: 406/21/24P202400334 07:20 SUICIDAL : SUICIDAL Investigation of a suicidal female. Placed into EPC Closed - ResolvedP202400332 09:01 SUICIDAL : SUICIDAL Investigation into a suicidal male. Male was placed under EPCClosed - ResolvedP202400335 16:16 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : Inactive - CaseSuspendedP202400337 19:11 ANIMAL : ANIMAL Dog bit a child riding his bicycle in the 1200 block of Toluca.Open - UnderInvestigation06/21/24 Total: 4Total Records: 23

Alliance Police Department: The Media Report

Sidney, Neb. - As the end of June is quickly approaching, firework season will be upon us. The Sidney Police Department wants to remind residents rules and times to discharge fireworks between June 25th and July 5th.

&nbsp;The discharging of permissible fireworks during the following periods:

1. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on June 25 and ending July 5 at 1:00 a.m. of each year. Permissible fireworks can be discharged only during said period of time between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on June 25 through and including July 3, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. on July 4 to 1:00 a.m. on July 5.

2. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on December 31 and ending January 1 at 1:00 a.m., said eight-hour period allowed each year.

3. Other times as may be designated upon obtaining a special permit to do so, which permit may be issued if approved by the City Manager upon application.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Panhandle PostSidney, Neb. - As the end of June is quickly approaching, firework season will be upon us. The Sidney Police Department wants to remind residents rules and times to discharge fireworks between June 25th and July 5th.&nbsp;The discharging of permissible fireworks during the following periods:1. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on June 25 and ending July 5 at 1:00 a.m. of each year. Permissible fireworks can be discharged only during said period of time between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on June 25 through and including July 3, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. on July 4 to 1:00 a.m. on July 5.2. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on December 31 and ending January 1 at 1:00 a.m., said eight-hour period allowed each year.3. Other times as may be designated upon obtaining a special permit to do so, which permit may be issued if approved by the City Manager upon application.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sidney Police Department wants to remind residents rules and times to discharge fireworks this upcoming holiday season

Continental breakfast. A sophisticated-sounding name for convenient morning fare when you

would rather spend a bit more time at the hotel than ask Google about places to eat nearby.

Drinks are my highlight: refill the 20-ounce cup from the drive there with coffee, down at least

two selections from the juice machine and snag a school cafeteria-size carton of milk from the

On the final morning of the recent Keep Nebraska Beautiful (KNB) conference in Omaha I

passed on chocolate milk or strawberry and tossed a 2 percent in my day pack to drink while

listening to the last speaker, still listed as “TBD” on the agenda. The speaker? Ashley Larson, a

registered dietician with Midwest Dairy. She is based in Lincoln, though the organization is a

non-profit that handles the dairy industry’s checkoff program for 10 states, including Nebraska.

Overall, dairies do their best to mitigate any negative impact on the environment like any other

responsible contributor to American agriculture. Where my jug of milk comes from rarely

crosses my mind unless I see a dairy on a road trip, and, living in beef country, when a news

story talks about cows and methane I think of feedlots. The few head of dairy cattle our

neighbors had when I was a kid are long gone.

Ashley explained that she has been learning as she goes after starting seven months ago. Her

emphasis is to promote nutrition and dairy consumption. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln

graduate, Ashley lived in Sidney previously where she served on the Keep Sidney Beautiful

The industry she represents has consolidated while becoming more efficient in recent decades

even though Nebraska still boasts 88 dairies. While driving for the first time between Kearney

and Ansley on the way home from the conference, I passed Wood River Dairy. During 2023, the

Nebraska Department of Agriculture opened its Ag and Economic Development Summit by

Showing a slide of the four domains in a food system – from farm to fork, Ashley focused on

“environment”, which addresses the impact on natural resources: greenhouse gas (GHG)

emissions; land use and soil quality; water usage and quality; and, resilience to extreme

weather, climate change, resource degradation, and other forms of environmental stress.

Ashley addressed GHG, contrasting methane, which accounts for 11 percent and lasts 12 years

in the atmosphere, to carbon dioxide that accounts for most GHG and stays for 300-1,000

years. Daryl Cisney, a Keep Keith County Beautiful and KNB board member, said it is important

to stress that the release of methane is part of the biologic process of the cow/calf, and there’s

“not a lot you can do, it’s going to be there. They are using these garbage foods we can’t.”

Ashley added that there are several studies concerning methane and cattle as she referenced a

While her data dealt with California dairies when discussing upcycling, I thought it was

impressive how many crops those cows eat that we can’t. Byproducts are recycled, she said,

noting, “Ruminants eat 20 percent of all coproducts in California. Forty percent of cows’ diets in

California are things that would be wasted otherwise. Cows eat grass and legumes that people

don’t eat.” A few minutes later she pointed out that 30-40 percent of the food supply and 80

percent of what humans can’t eat cows can.

On the other side, cow manure builds up and may find its way to neighboring fields as fertilizer.

Every one of our tables featured compostable flower pots made from manure. Ashley said

Prairieland Dairy by Lincoln is big on composting. Ninety-five percent of dairy farms are family

owned with 99 percent of operations taking part in Farmers Assuring Responsible Management,

My milk carton empty, the presentation concluded with Q &amp;amp; A. Conversation touched on how

much milk is wasted in public schools because children are unable to hand an unwanted serving

back. A few people touted milk machines, comparing notes on cost and availability. As someone

who would drink a gallon a day if practical, I would love to see a few of those in our Box Butte

County schools as a way to reduce paperboard and plastic needed for cartons and bottles. How

about milk on tap next to the gas station soda fountain? Maybe Midwest Dairy can put it on the

By JOHN E. WEARE, KAB<figure>
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 </figure>Continental breakfast. A sophisticated-sounding name for convenient morning fare when youwould rather spend a bit more time at the hotel than ask Google about places to eat nearby.Drinks are my highlight: refill the 20-ounce cup from the drive there with coffee, down at leasttwo selections from the juice machine and snag a school cafeteria-size carton of milk from themini fridge for later.On the final morning of the recent Keep Nebraska Beautiful (KNB) conference in Omaha Ipassed on chocolate milk or strawberry and tossed a 2 percent in my day pack to drink whilelistening to the last speaker, still listed as “TBD” on the agenda. The speaker? Ashley Larson, aregistered dietician with Midwest Dairy. She is based in Lincoln, though the organization is anon-profit that handles the dairy industry’s checkoff program for 10 states, including Nebraska.Overall, dairies do their best to mitigate any negative impact on the environment like any otherresponsible contributor to American agriculture. Where my jug of milk comes from rarelycrosses my mind unless I see a dairy on a road trip, and, living in beef country, when a newsstory talks about cows and methane I think of feedlots. The few head of dairy cattle ourneighbors had when I was a kid are long gone.Ashley explained that she has been learning as she goes after starting seven months ago. Heremphasis is to promote nutrition and dairy consumption. A University of Nebraska-Lincolngraduate, Ashley lived in Sidney previously where she served on the Keep Sidney Beautifulboard of directors.The industry she represents has consolidated while becoming more efficient in recent decadeseven though Nebraska still boasts 88 dairies. While driving for the first time between Kearneyand Ansley on the way home from the conference, I passed Wood River Dairy. During 2023, theNebraska Department of Agriculture opened its Ag and Economic Development Summit byhosting a tour there.Showing a slide of the four domains in a food system – from farm to fork, Ashley focused on“environment”, which addresses the impact on natural resources: greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions; land use and soil quality; water usage and quality; and, resilience to extremeweather, climate change, resource degradation, and other forms of environmental stress.Ashley addressed GHG, contrasting methane, which accounts for 11 percent and lasts 12 yearsin the atmosphere, to carbon dioxide that accounts for most GHG and stays for 300-1,000years. Daryl Cisney, a Keep Keith County Beautiful and KNB board member, said it is importantto stress that the release of methane is part of the biologic process of the cow/calf, and there’s“not a lot you can do, it’s going to be there. They are using these garbage foods we can’t.”Ashley added that there are several studies concerning methane and cattle as she referenced acurrent one at UNL.While her data dealt with California dairies when discussing upcycling, I thought it wasimpressive how many crops those cows eat that we can’t. Byproducts are recycled, she said,noting, “Ruminants eat 20 percent of all coproducts in California. Forty percent of cows’ diets inCalifornia are things that would be wasted otherwise. Cows eat grass and legumes that peopledon’t eat.” A few minutes later she pointed out that 30-40 percent of the food supply and 80percent of what humans can’t eat cows can.On the other side, cow manure builds up and may find its way to neighboring fields as fertilizer.Every one of our tables featured compostable flower pots made from manure. Ashley saidPrairieland Dairy by Lincoln is big on composting. Ninety-five percent of dairy farms are familyowned with 99 percent of operations taking part in Farmers Assuring Responsible Management,launched in 2009.My milk carton empty, the presentation concluded with Q &amp;amp; A. Conversation touched on howmuch milk is wasted in public schools because children are unable to hand an unwanted servingback. A few people touted milk machines, comparing notes on cost and availability. As someonewho would drink a gallon a day if practical, I would love to see a few of those in our Box ButteCounty schools as a way to reduce paperboard and plastic needed for cartons and bottles. Howabout milk on tap next to the gas station soda fountain? Maybe Midwest Dairy can put it on the“to do” list.

KAB: KNB Conference - Milk Carton Conversation

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Bands on the Butte in downtown Hemingford has been moved indoors to The Legion&nbsp; due to weather concerns tonight from 5pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Bands on the Butte in downtown Hemingford has been moved indoors to The Legion&nbsp; due to weather concerns tonight from 5pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

Bands on the Butte in Hemingford moved indoors due to weather concerns

City of Scottsbluff staff are busy assessing the storm damage while clean-up efforts have begun.

We ask everyone to put their yard debris in their yard waste containers first, then use biodegradable yard waste bags if needed. Cut branches and trees to six feet in length. Set all debris at the curb.

Crews will spend the first part of the week picking up the debris. Debris, including large trees/branches, can be hauled to the Scottsbluff Tree Dump. Trees that have fallen in residents yards will need to be removed from their property by the owner or tree service. The City will not enter private property to remove any down trees or branches. The Scottsbluff Tree Dump will be open on Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The tree dump will be open during normal week hours and close at 4 PM today. We ask that everyone accomplish clean-up efforts by Wednesday.

The Westmoor Pool will most likely be closed today to repair storm damage. Watch the City’s Facebook page for further information.

Please pay attention to the weather forecast today. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Cheyenne, similar weather is possible this afternoon.

By City of ScottsbluffCity of Scottsbluff staff are busy assessing the storm damage while clean-up efforts have begun.We ask everyone to put their yard debris in their yard waste containers first, then use biodegradable yard waste bags if needed. Cut branches and trees to six feet in length. Set all debris at the curb.Crews will spend the first part of the week picking up the debris. Debris, including large trees/branches, can be hauled to the Scottsbluff Tree Dump. Trees that have fallen in residents yards will need to be removed from their property by the owner or tree service. The City will not enter private property to remove any down trees or branches. The Scottsbluff Tree Dump will be open on Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The tree dump will be open during normal week hours and close at 4 PM today. We ask that everyone accomplish clean-up efforts by Wednesday.The Westmoor Pool will most likely be closed today to repair storm damage. Watch the City’s Facebook page for further information.Please pay attention to the weather forecast today. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Cheyenne, similar weather is possible this afternoon.

City of Scottsbluff reminds citizens about storm damage clean-up

ALLIANCE, Neb.&nbsp; -&nbsp;Registration is open for Western Nebraska Community College's next Construction Trades program, an Entry-Level HVACR course in Alliance starting on August 6.

The Entry-Level HVACR course is intended for students interested in entering the HVACR industry. The program is designed to help students get their foot-in-the door as a helper or with a goal of being an HVACR apprentice in a 17-week timeframe.

The course is scheduled to complete on November 23, with classes occurring Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6-9 p.m.), and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Classes will take place at the WNCC Alliance Campus and Steve's Light Truck in Alliance.

Tuition for the electrical course is $3,500. Financial aid is available thorough the Nebraska Career Scholarship and Community College Gap Funding for those who qualify.

Upon completion of the program, students will earn a National Center for Construction Education and Research certification.&nbsp;NCCER is a recognized leader in construction and maintenance curriculum.

To register for the course or for more information, contact Rob Conn, construction trades director at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:connr9@wncc.edu" target="_blank">connr9@wncc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 308.635.6733.

For more than 90 years, Western Nebraska Community College has been educating residents of Nebraska's Panhandle. With campus locations in Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney, WNCC offers educational, training, and growth opportunities for students, partners, and community members throughout its 12-½ county service area.

By WNCCALLIANCE, Neb.&nbsp; -&nbsp;Registration is open for Western Nebraska Community College's next Construction Trades program, an Entry-Level HVACR course in Alliance starting on August 6.The Entry-Level HVACR course is intended for students interested in entering the HVACR industry. The program is designed to help students get their foot-in-the door as a helper or with a goal of being an HVACR apprentice in a 17-week timeframe.The course is scheduled to complete on November 23, with classes occurring Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6-9 p.m.), and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Classes will take place at the WNCC Alliance Campus and Steve's Light Truck in Alliance.Tuition for the electrical course is $3,500. Financial aid is available thorough the Nebraska Career Scholarship and Community College Gap Funding for those who qualify.Upon completion of the program, students will earn a National Center for Construction Education and Research certification.&nbsp;NCCER is a recognized leader in construction and maintenance curriculum.To register for the course or for more information, contact Rob Conn, construction trades director at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:connr9@wncc.edu" target="_blank">connr9@wncc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 308.635.6733.About Western Nebraska Community CollegeFor more than 90 years, Western Nebraska Community College has been educating residents of Nebraska's Panhandle. With campus locations in Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney, WNCC offers educational, training, and growth opportunities for students, partners, and community members throughout its 12-½ county service area.

WNCC launching HVACR course in Alliance

The agenda for the June 18th Alliance City Council meeting was brief, with two major items discussed.&nbsp; 

The council addressed a termination of a real estate purchase agreement.&nbsp; According to Alliance City Manager Seth Sorenson, "We were looking at a building for a possible police department [use].  Over the last few months we've been basically renting the right to keep it off the market, and the architects came back with a design and with cost estimates, and council determined that for the money, they'd like to continue looking at other options.  This just terminated that agreement which was going to run out in about another three months."

Sorenson notes that there are some unique challenges in the process of finding an ideal building and location for the police department's needs.&nbsp; "Trying to balance the location, and being accessible to the public, and having a good building that's very visible to the public so they know where to go for help.  There's quite a bit to consider."

Also at Tuesday night's meeting, Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt was sworn in as a police officer. Sorenson notes, "He successfully completed all of his requirements in Nebraska, not only to be an administrative chief but to actually be an [active] chief.  He is completely certified in all aspects, which means he can go out and make arrests, do everything that our other officers can do.  He's in full uniform and he's doing a great job for us."

Sorenson notes that the process from hiring to final certification can be a complex one.&nbsp; "He had a lot of documentation he had to provide with the state.  They had to have interviews with people he worked with...it's quite an extensive process, even though he's been in the industry for the past 25-plus years."

During his radio interview with KCOW, Sorenson noted the upcoming Alliance Clean-Up Day, Saturday June 9th from 7:00am to 1:30pm.&nbsp; 

"We're still looking for volunteers for anyone who wants to come out and help clean up...we'll meet on the steps of city hall at 324 Laramie for any volunteers to pick up bags and gloves.  This is an effort from the City Council for people to take pride in our community, and help clean it up."

By Panhandle PostThe agenda for the June 18th Alliance City Council meeting was brief, with two major items discussed.&nbsp; The council addressed a termination of a real estate purchase agreement.&nbsp; According to Alliance City Manager Seth Sorenson, "We were looking at a building for a possible police department [use]. Over the last few months we've been basically renting the right to keep it off the market, and the architects came back with a design and with cost estimates, and council determined that for the money, they'd like to continue looking at other options. This just terminated that agreement which was going to run out in about another three months."Sorenson notes that there are some unique challenges in the process of finding an ideal building and location for the police department's needs.&nbsp; "Trying to balance the location, and being accessible to the public, and having a good building that's very visible to the public so they know where to go for help. There's quite a bit to consider."Also at Tuesday night's meeting, Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt was sworn in as a police officer. Sorenson notes, "He successfully completed all of his requirements in Nebraska, not only to be an administrative chief but to actually be an [active] chief. He is completely certified in all aspects, which means he can go out and make arrests, do everything that our other officers can do. He's in full uniform and he's doing a great job for us."Sorenson notes that the process from hiring to final certification can be a complex one.&nbsp; "He had a lot of documentation he had to provide with the state. They had to have interviews with people he worked with...it's quite an extensive process, even though he's been in the industry for the past 25-plus years."During his radio interview with KCOW, Sorenson noted the upcoming Alliance Clean-Up Day, Saturday June 9th from 7:00am to 1:30pm.&nbsp; "We're still looking for volunteers for anyone who wants to come out and help clean up...we'll meet on the steps of city hall at 324 Laramie for any volunteers to pick up bags and gloves. This is an effort from the City Council for people to take pride in our community, and help clean it up."

City Manager Sorenson Discusses City Council Items, Alliance Clean-Up Day

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Box Butte County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
  South Central Dawes County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
  Northern Morrill County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
  Northeastern Scotts Bluff County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
  Southeastern Sioux County in the panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 730 PM MDT.

* At 431 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.75 inches of
  rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches
  are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
  expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Hemingford, Box Butte County Fairgrounds, Kilpatrick Lake, Berea,
  Box Butte Reservoir, Box Butte Campground, Box Butte Dam and Wild
  Horse Butte.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.&nbsp;

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
 Box Butte County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
 South Central Dawes County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
 Northern Morrill County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
 Northeastern Scotts Bluff County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
 Southeastern Sioux County in the panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 730 PM MDT.

* At 431 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
 heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.75 inches of
 rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches
 are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
 expected to begin shortly.

 HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

 SOURCE...Radar.

 IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
 areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
 other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
 Hemingford, Box Butte County Fairgrounds, Kilpatrick Lake, Berea,
 Box Butte Reservoir, Box Butte Campground, Box Butte Dam and Wild
 Horse Butte.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.&nbsp;

Flash Flood Warning issued for Box Butte, Dawes, Morrill Counties 

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

  Northern Scotts Bluff County in the panhandle of Nebraska...

  South Central Sioux County in the panhandle of Nebraska...

* At 414 PM MDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms

  producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5

  inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban

           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as

           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Scottsbluff, Gering, Mitchell, Terrytown, Morrill, Minatare,

  Melbeta, Lake Alice, Lake Alice Number 2, Scottsbluff Airport,

  Scotts Bluff National Monument, Scotts Bluff County Fairground and

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Scotts Bluff County in the panhandle of Nebraska... South Central Sioux County in the panhandle of Nebraska...* Until 715 PM MDT.* At 414 PM MDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Scottsbluff, Gering, Mitchell, Terrytown, Morrill, Minatare, Melbeta, Lake Alice, Lake Alice Number 2, Scottsbluff Airport, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Scotts Bluff County Fairground and Lake Minatare State Recreation Area.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.

Flash Flood Warning issued for Scotts Bluff, Sioux Counties 

  Northwestern Scotts Bluff County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

  South central Sioux County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

* At 324 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

  was located over Morrill, or 13 miles west of Scottsbluff, moving

  HAZARD...Tornado and softball size hail.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without

           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.

           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree

  Mitchell and Scotts Bluff County Fairground around 330 PM MDT.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest

floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a

mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.

They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Scotts Bluff County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... South central Sioux County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...* Until 400 PM MDT.* At 324 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Morrill, or 13 miles west of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and softball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.* This dangerous storm will be near... Mitchell and Scotts Bluff County Fairground around 330 PM MDT. Lake Alice around 345 PM MDT.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowestfloor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in amobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelterand protect yourself from flying debris.To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in

Tornado Warning issued for Sioux, Scotts Bluff Counties

A mountain lion was killed by a member of the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office the evening of June 19 at a subdivision just north of Scottsbluff.

The mountain lion, twice spotted Wednesday in the Scotts Bluff Country Club subdivision that surrounds a golf course, was shot because it was an immediate threat to the public.

Sam Wilson, carnivore and furbearer program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said the mountain lion was a 1½-year-old male, ear-tagged as part of the state’s research efforts. He said 1½ years is the age young males begin dispersing from their mothers to find their own territory and potential mates.

The mountain lion first was seen and reported by a resident about 1:50 p.m. Mountain time. Scotts Bluff County law enforcement and Game and Parks conservation officers and wildlife biologists searched but were unable to find the animal. Another resident, southwest from the original sighting, reported seeing the mountain lion at about 7 p.m. Officers responded, removing the animal for the safety of the public.

This mountain lion was part of the Wildcat Hills population, one of three established populations in Nebraska.

A mountain lion was killed by a member of the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office the evening of June 19 at a subdivision just north of Scottsbluff.The mountain lion, twice spotted Wednesday in the Scotts Bluff Country Club subdivision that surrounds a golf course, was shot because it was an immediate threat to the public.Sam Wilson, carnivore and furbearer program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said the mountain lion was a 1½-year-old male, ear-tagged as part of the state’s research efforts. He said 1½ years is the age young males begin dispersing from their mothers to find their own territory and potential mates.The mountain lion first was seen and reported by a resident about 1:50 p.m. Mountain time. Scotts Bluff County law enforcement and Game and Parks conservation officers and wildlife biologists searched but were unable to find the animal. Another resident, southwest from the original sighting, reported seeing the mountain lion at about 7 p.m. Officers responded, removing the animal for the safety of the public.This mountain lion was part of the Wildcat Hills population, one of three established populations in Nebraska.

Mountain lion removed from Scottsbluff subdivision

For a full list of concert happening in western Nebraska, click <a href="https://panhandlepost.com/category/kmans-concert-calendar">HERE</a>&nbsp;

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Gasoline Lollipops and Gabriel the Brute will perfrom today, June 20 during Bands on Broadway from 6pm - 9pm in downtown Scottsbluff.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gasoline Lollipops and Gabriel the Brute will perfrom today, June 20 during Bands on Broadway from 6pm - 9pm in downtown Scottsbluff.&nbsp;

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