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Reported Offenses: On 03/14/2022 a disturbance was reported in the 800 block of West Highway 20. No action was taken.

MARCH 22, 2022 (SCOTTS-BLUFF, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Gering man following an investigation into firearms stolen from the Minatare Police Department. Tuesday afternoon, investigators arrested Bryan Martinez, 32, at his residence in Gering.

OMAHA, (March 24, 2022)— Cryptocurrency is the hot new trend in investing, and much is still not understood about this buzzy, volatile digital payment system that does not rely on banks to verify transactions. This has created a fertile environment for scams, according to a new in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau® (BBB®), which states: “A virtual tug of war exists between the legitimate and fraudulent use of cryptocurrency.”

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Matteo Milton, son of Kyle and Haley Milton of North Platte, was baptized at the Lakeview Church on Sunday. Joining Jay and Myndi Gunnink for dinner afterward were Kyle and Haley Milton, Leo and Matteo, Russ and Mardi Milton of Chadron, Ashley Bailey and family of North Platte and Cassie and Shane LaFortune and family. Congratulations!

With dry weather, gusty winds, and no snow cover, the area fire departments have been busy. Monday, March 21, 2022, was a red flag warning day with winds gusting up to 51 mph, a high of 53 degrees, and a low relative humidity that resulted in a fire that occurred on the Winner Cut Across Road.

The Sandhills Cattle Association, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, and Nebraska Extension – Beef Systems have teamed up for the first-ever “Branding School.” This event brings content that will be beneficial for producers before their next branding.

Raelee VanWinkle, a native of Valentine, and the daughter of Myki and Jim VanWinkle recently graduated from the FBI National Academy at Quantico, VA. The FBI National Academy is recognized around the world as the most prestigious law enforcement management course for the United States and international law enforcement managers.

Sheldyn Rodgers has been outstanding in Math this year. Sheldyn has posted three straight perfect scores on Algebra tests and to top it off she posted a 15 point increase on her MAPS tests. Sheldyn always asks questions to help herself and her classmates understand concepts, and is part of a competitive group of students in her class when it comes to finding out who has the correct answer each class period. Good job Sheldyn and keep up the good work.

I would like to nominate Kassity Denbo for Badger of the Week for being selected as a State Finalist for her Vet Science Proficiency. Kassity has worked for Butler Vet Clinic while in high school and this year her application has been selected in the top three in the State of Nebraska. She will interview at State FFA in April, attend a banquet, and finally get recognized on stage at Pinnacle Bank Arena!