SCANNER RECAP July 26, 2023 – Wednesday

IN THIS ISSUE

Sound of Freedom – FREE Admission
Child Trafficking Awareness
Gering Power Outage
Massive pileup on I-80
Values of a Good Community
Giant Indian Taco Discovered
Smokin’ Sidney Hotel
Sidney PD is Hiring
Balloon Fest Schedule
County Fair Schedules
Cops and Cones in Torrington
Potter’s Wheel Clearance Sale
Obituaries
Community Calendar

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There have been several power outages in Gering recently, but the latest one last night was not widespread at all. However, some users were affected. See our facebook post for comments.

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Massive I-80 Pileup

*** MVA on I-80 ***
Update : No Deaths, 5 with non-life threatening injuries. Prayers for all involved. Obey the signs, please. This I-80 project from Lexington to Overton is a 24 month project. Get used to slowing down.
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A horrific accident happened earlier today on I-80, temporarily closing down eastbound Interstate travel. Please pray for everyone involved.

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Values of a Good Community

Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was a few meters from the finish line, but got confused by the signals and stopped, thinking he had finished the race.

Motai did not know Spanish and did not understand, so Fernandez pushed Mutai to victory.

The Spanish runner, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him and, realizing what was happening in front of him, began shouting for the Kenyan to keep running.

One reporter asked Evan, “Why did you do this?” Evan replied, “My dream is that one day we can have the kind of community life that pushes ourselves and others to win as well.”

“But why did you let the Kenyan win?” the reporter insisted.

Evan replied, “I didn’t let him win, he would win. It was his race.”

The reporter insisted and asked again: “But you could have won!”

Evan looked at him and replied, “But what is the merit of my victory? What is the honor of this medal? What will my mother think?”

Values are passed on from generation to generation.

What values do we teach our children and to what extent do they inspire others to earn them?

Most of us take advantage of people’s weaknesses rather than helping to strengthen them.

I HOPE YOU HAVE LEARNED A LESSON FROM THIS 💕👌

EYA Oliver Uchenna®️

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FREE Tickets to Sound of Freedom

An anonymous donor has made it possible for anyone to go see this movie for FREE at the Midwest Theater July 28-30, 2023.

Friday, July 28th at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 29th at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 30th at 1:30 p.m.

Theaters throughout the world are showing this critical movie. Free Tickets are available at http://www.angel.com

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Frighteningly Close Encounter

🚨 There’s a new movie out called “Sound of Freedom.” My husband and I haven’t seen it yet, although we are planning on it.

However, a personal experience that happened when our daughter was about 20 months old has been heavy on my heart and I feel compelled to share it in case it can be a reminder to another Mom that we are never as safe as we think we are when we are out with our children.

I was waddling-stage-pregnant when the 3 of us had gone on a quick road trip and were on our way home. We pulled off the highway to a rest stop. (Broad daylight, rest stop looked nice, and pregnant mama had to pee.) There was a beautiful playground right beside the rest stop with a pretty wooded area right behind it. I wanted to let my daughter stretch her legs, so my husband headed to the bathroom and my daughter and I started to the playground.

There was a man walking up the sidewalk about 20 yards behind us, but I figured he was also heading to the restroom. As we were walking, another man was walking down the pathway toward us (assumed he was heading to the parking lot.) When he was about 20 yards away I got an awful feeling in my stomach and picked my daughter up right before we passed him (she had been walking and holding my hand.) I noticed a black ear piece in his ear.

Immediately after passing him, I heard him say something quietly into the earpiece, so I turned around. Right as I turned around, I saw one man give a thumbs up to the other man. Both men had identical ear pieces.

Some context:
There was nobody else at the playground and nobody else inside the rest stop. The only other vehicle in the entire parking lot was a white van without windows.

Nope. That wasn’t sitting right with me.

The man who had been walking toward us went and got into the van. The man who had been behind us started walking faster and I knew something bad was about to happen if I didn’t quickly do something. I started saying VERY VERY loud, “Look!!! There’s Daddy!! Right there!!! Hi Daddy!!!” and pointing to the rest stop. (Neil was still in the restroom and I absolutely did not see him, but I wanted that man to know my husband was nearby and I wasn’t alone.) I was too afraid to get confrontational because there were two of them and just me (very pregnant) with my little girl. (I obviously would have fought like hell if it came to that.)

Right then he walked out right as we got to the top of the hill, and as soon as he did the man booked it off the sidewalk, and went back into a wooded area behind the playground. The playground I was about to take my 20 month old daughter to. By myself. Remember- there are NO other kids on the playground, and nothing else in the woods. No picnic tables. No camp sites. Nothing. But he disappeared in there.

I was literally shaking and I told Neil what happened. Neil wanted to walk the perimeter of the bldg to look for cameras that may have caught these men on film (we obviously went with him, and my husband lawfully carries- so we did feel safe doing this.) No cameras.

As we were heading back to our car to call the police, the man who had gone into the woods quickly came back out and jumped into the van with the other man who was in there waiting, and they sped off.

I have never been able to forget the exact words of the police officer. He said, “What you thought was about to happen, is very likely what was about to happen.”

In case you’re not tracking with me: These men knew each other, clearly. They saw a VERY pregnant woman (and no husband in sight) walking with her 20 month old daughter alone. Had they had the chance, I believe with every fiber in my being that they would have snatched her and been gone. The police confirmed that is likely exactly what was about to happen.

You guys… I was not distracted. I was not on my phone. It was broad daylight. We were not in a sketchy area. But none of that mattered. I truly think if I hadn’t picked her up in my arms when I did, they would have grabbed her and been gone. (She had my fingernail marks on her back for almost two days from how tightly I was holding her when we passed that man. THAT is how certain I was that something horrible was going to happen to her if they had the chance to take her.)

I cried (literally) the entire way home. I sat in the back seat with her for the remainder of our drive. She slept in between us in our bed for days after we got home because I couldn’t sleep without her next to me. And I received several virtual (thanks Covid) counseling sessions. It was the most traumatic thing I had ever experienced as a parent. I remember sobbing to my mom on the phone that night as I replayed it all in my head and realized we may have been that close to never seeing our child again.

Moms (and dads)… you are not immune to this happening to you. Your kids are not immune. There are horrible, horrible people who will wait for the perfect moment to snatch a child, and that’s it. You may not get a second chance.

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Giant Indian Taco

We spotted this delicious treat online, and we are hoping that it makes the world record books. That’s gonna take some time to eat!

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Cops and Cones in Torrington

We had a great time at our Cops and Cones event! We got to hand out lots of ice cream, stickers and smiles to many children from the Torrington community. It was hot, and we hope everyone enjoyed cooling off with some yummy treats!

We want to thank Bee Chilled for their continued support and help in putting this event on each year!

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Class #34

Leadership Scotts Bluff is currently accepting applications for Class 34. Deadline to submit your application is Friday, July 28th. Click here for the application.

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Sidney Police Department

Join the SIDNEY PD Today!

Working for the Sidney Police Department is much more than just another day at the office. We offer a variety of exciting career opportunities. It is your opportunity to make a difference, protect your community, and be part of a mission.

A career with Sidney Police Department presents you with new challenges every day, career satisfaction, and opportunities to excel. We offer competitive wages and benefits, and the chance to be called to a higher honor.

If you see yourself fitting this role, and making a difference, then a career with Sidney Police Department is for you. We would encourage all interested candidates to do a ride-along.

Application information packets may be requested from Autumn Ramirez, HR Director at (308) 254-7002 or cityhr@cityofsidney.org.

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Smokin’ Sidney Hotel

The Sidney Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the hotel, but it was only a cigarette receptacle that was smokin’.

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NSP Needs Our Help

Meanwhile, you can make a difference by voting for Nebraska to make the annual Cruiser Calendars!

We need to pass up South Carolina and New Hampshire to make the cut for the 5th year in a row. Help them out and Vote Nebraska!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bestlookingcruiser2023

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Dangerous Driver Hotline *55

If you see a dangerous driver on the roads, you can always call *55 to report it to an NSP Dispatcher.

Click or Tap to visit my website! – Kendell

Local Jail Inmate Search

Nebraska State Inmate Search

Sex Offender Registry Search

*Know your surroundings and your neighbors*

Have you seen The Sound of Freedom Movie yet? If not, find a way to go see it. It is Free.

The Ugly Truth podcast by Andi and Brian Hale.

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Teen RUNAWAYS

Help Wanted at Main Street Market

Always be aware of your surroundings.

#SafetyFirst – A train is faster and quieter than you think. You may not have time to react. Only cross at designated crossings.

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Hot Weather Safety

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Tornado Shelters Updated

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Rhonda Lee Haworth

April 2, 1956 — July 16, 2023

Rhonda Lee Haworth, 67, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Andi and Brian Hale offer encouragement on their daily Faith Matters podcast.

Shame Off Of You

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

We’re exactly 5 months away from Christmas! (but who’s counting?) That also means there is 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 to apply to become a stop on the 𝐍𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭!

If you want to help spread holiday cheer to visitors, consider being a part of this mini-passport program from November 17 to January 7.

Applications are due 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏. Learn more and apply at https://nebraskapassport.com/holiday

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The Old West Balloon Fest

Get your EVENT PASS for the 2023 Old West Balloon Fest on their website at http://www.theoldwestballoonfest.com

SCHEDULE

Opening Night Glow Wednesday, August 9 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Western Nebraska Community College

Media Flight Thursday, August 10 TBA TBA

Mass Ascension Friday & Saturday, August 11 and 12 Gates 5:30 Launch 6:15 am Mitchell Airfield

Craft Fair Saturday, August 12 7:30 am-3:00 pm Center Ave, Mitchell, NE

Cornhole Tournament Saturday, August 12 10:00 am In Front of Redz Bar

Weiner Dog Race Saturday, August 12 11:00 am Park at the South End of Center Ave

Closing Night Glow Saturday, August 12 Gates at 5:00 pm (The “Glow” is at sunset) Grasslands at Five Rocks

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Potter’s Wheel Clearance Sale

School calendar, supply lists, sports physical forms and all things “BACK TO SCHOOL” are ready for you in one stop, visit https://www.geringschools.net/page/student-family-portal

COUNTY FAIRS

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Dawes County Fair

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Scotts Bluff County Fair

Platte Valley Companies Rubber Check Race is canceled. However, there are still great events going on all week long!

Fair Schedule: https://bit.ly/3XVhGzg

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Sioux County Fair

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Bearcat Stampede 5K

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Torrington, Wyoming

5K to Benefit TVFD Ladies Auxiliary

Scotts Bluff County Scanner – created and developed by Hale Multimedia.

Show your #bearcatpride by never missing a game! We are currently running a special on Family Activity Passes now through July 31.

End of Summer Craft Fair

MJs Cutz & The Bard’s Den-Books & Beyond will hosting a End of Summer craft fair!!

Saturday August 19th, 2023.

2400 Ave I Ste A, Scottsbluff Ne 69361

Looking for vendors & food trucks!

No booth fees! Call 816.598.5252

Tap or Click for a wild podcast from Brian and Andi Hale of Digging Deeper Media.

Free Labor Day Musical Festival

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Friday May 8 2026 - Scanner News - Panhandle Scanner News

Well, we just got a newsflash here from Horizon Music Fest that today is the day that fans have been waiting for. The headliner is dropping today. Make sure you watch our page today to find out who that headliner will be. The Nile Theater has been entertaining area audiences for over 85 years now. Now that we're in the digital age, computers are a necessity, and their movie server has died. In order to continue to show family-friendly movies at great prices, they are asking for the public's help. The server at the Nile Theater is no longer functioning. The replacement cost will be between $5,000 and $10,000. Donations to the Friends of the Nile Theater can be made through the Oregon Trail Community Foundation directly by check or online with Zephy. Find that link in our article, Nile Theater Seeks Community Support. There's a series of cyber attacks that we want to make you aware of. It is affecting educational institutions across Nebraska, and now we have heard across the country. Multiple schools and universities that utilize Canvas, a software program for managing homework, grades, and other sensitive information, has fallen victim to hacking. Shiny Hunters is a group demanding a ransom and threatening to leak all compromised data if their demands are not met. Individuals affected by this breach are encouraged to share their experiences in the comments below our post as this situation continues to unfold in the educational sector. Find that post on the Notice of Cyber Attack, on our Facebook page at Panhandle Scanner, or on our news page at Panhandlescanner.com. Follow our page for more breaking news throughout the day.

More God Less Guilt (Trapped By Guilt) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

Grace and conviction aren’t just words. They are powerful actions that offer freedom. Throughout the Bible, grace and conviction changed the lives of King David, the woman at the well, prostitutes, the thief on the cross, and a fisherman named Peter. Fishermen were considered uneducated men with hot tempers and vulgar language. Seeing beyond the surface, Jesus asked Peter to follow Him. I love how Jesus doesn’t condemn our actions. Instead, He convicts us to be who He created us to be. Peter recognized his sin and confessed. Despite all the mistakes, Jesus gave him the forgiveness to move forward and the grace to change. Peter dropped everything and followed Jesus. Peter became one of Jesus’s most trusted disciples, but he didn’t always get it right. The night Jesus was arrested, He predicted that Peter would deny Him three times. Outraged, Peter declared his loyalty. Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same. – Matthew 26:33-35 But only hours later, we find him weeping tears of guilt and remorse for doing the very thing he swore he wouldn’t do. Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.” And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.” After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you.” Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know the man.” And immediately the rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. – Matthew 26:69-75 Following Jesus doesn’t make us perfect. We will still mess up and feel the weight of our sins, but the story doesn’t have to end there. After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to His disciples and three times asked Peter, “… Do you love me?” Each time Peter replied, “Yes, you know I love you.” The third time Jesus said, “Then feed my lambs…and follow me!” Jesus saw the details, betrayal, and fear, yet didn’t expect Peter to live in the guilt of his mistakes. There was no condemnation or manipulation, only the conviction to rise up, repent, leave sin behind, and become who God had created him to be. Peter didn’t let guilt rule his life. He confessed and started leading people to Jesus. We’re no different from Peter. There is no mistake He won’t use. Despite our human failures, we can fall at the feet of Jesus and accept His forgiveness and grace. He wants us to let go of the mistakes, disillusionments, and emotional pain. He is waiting for permission to use our mistakes to strengthen us. Are you ready? If you enjoyed this 5-day plan from Markey Motsinger, be sure to check out and download her free bible study, Trapped.

Self-Image to God's Image (Free Me From Me) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

From Free Me From Me by Ryan Wekenman And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed. And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers. The name of the first is the Pishon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold. And the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there. The name of the second river is the Gihon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Cush. And the name of the third river is the Tigris, which flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates. The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” – Genesis 2:8-17 ESV The first two chapters of the Bible are glorious. In Genesis 1–2, God breathed his breath into us and called us good. At first, we were created beings who were content to put God at the center of the story and take our place as image bearers, but it didn’t take long for everything to unravel. Theologians call Genesis 3 “the Fall.” It was the moment sin entered the picture and created separation between us and God. But what really happened when Adam and Eve ate the fruit? The answer to that question is found in the lie the serpent spun. “God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:5 NIV). Adam and Eve took the bait. Instead of trusting God’s design as image bearers, they decided to define their own rules. And in that moment, it was like a giant spotlight shone down on them, exposing their flaws and following them everywhere. As though they had become the center of the story, the headliner everyone had come to see. They put themselves at the center of the story and were so overwhelmed with their shortcomings that they overcompensated by going into performer mode: “They sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves” (Genesis 3:7 NIV). You might say they ran to the costume box and pulled out the only thing they could find for their performance—fig leaves. That’s the moment these devotionals are about. Because we replay that moment every single day. The spotlight comes on, we perceive that we are center stage, and we start singing for our supper. Of course, our fig leaves have become more robust. Some use money. Or success. Or status. Or knowledge. Or influence. Or humor. Or morality. Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses’ face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end, will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory? For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory. Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it. For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory. Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. – 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 ESV You, me, Adam, Eve, and everyone else are attempting to put on such a spectacular performance that it merits the giant spotlight shining on us. And that is an awful lot of pressure. The only solution is to get out of the center of the story and remember our job is simply to reflect God’s image to the world. Today’s Truth Statement: I am created in the image of God.

Responding to The Resurrection (He is Risen) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

He Is Risen! The Reality of the Resurrection by Daniel Kolenda How does one respond to the resurrection? It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done. You can experience the power and the presence of the risen Christ, and it’s as simple as ABC—Acknowledge, Believe, and Confess. First, you must acknowledge that you have messed up and gone in the wrong direction—away from the God who loves you. The Bible calls that repentance, which means to turn. Right now, you have the opportunity to turn back to God, ask for His forgiveness, and receive the grace and mercy Christ died to give you. When you turn back to God, He will welcome you with arms open wide. Next, you must believe. This is more than just mental assent—it is trusting your life and eternal soul to what you know is true. You cannot earn salvation, and you don’t deserve it—that’s the bad news. But the good news is that God offers it to you as a gift because of Jesus. You must fully trust in that gift! The Apostle Paul gave simple directions: “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation” – Romans 10:9–10 After you believe, you must confess. That means to publicly attest to your faith in Christ, though you might be persecuted or rejected. Even today, many people give their lives for their witness of the risen Christ. Jesus said, “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven” – Matthew 10:32–33 Your faith in Jesus is not just a private matter. When you confess Him, you become His ambassador in the world. If you’re ready to acknowledge, believe, and confess, why don’t you pray right now in your own words —or you can use this prayer: Father God, I come to You a sinner, needing salvation. I have messed up and cannot save myself, so I cast myself upon Your mercy. Forgive me. Take my sin, my shame, my addictions, and my darkness. Give me Your righteousness, Your freedom, Your light, and Your love.

Why The Resurrection Matters To You (He is Risen) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

The heart of the gospel, the good news, is Christ was raised from the dead. He is risen indeed! That means faith is fruitful rather than futile; preaching is powerful rather than pointless; the disciples were dependable rather than deceptive; salvation is certain rather than imaginary, and death is defeated rather than victorious. Because Christ rose from the dead, those of us who believe are of all people the most blessed and the happiest because the resurrected Christ lives inside of us. Because Jesus rose from the dead, one day we will rise too! What a glorious truth! Remember, Paul didn’t say they were just believers in the resurrection. He said they were witnesses of the resurrection, and there’s a big difference between a believer and a witness. A witness testifies to what he has seen, heard, and personally experienced, which makes Christianity different from every other religion and every other philosophy. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. – Acts 4:33 ESV The resurrection is not just a historical fact. It’s not just a sign from God validating Christ. It means Jesus is alive right now, and He can be known by you, right here, right now. You don’t have to take anyone’s word for it. Living people can show up for themselves. That is the ultimate evidence of the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the reality of His power and His presence. You don’t have to merely believe it; you can witness it for yourself. When we witness Jesus alive, we become like the disciples, who, despite the forces trying to silence them, continued to share the truth of the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. The resurrected Christ was at the core of the gospel the disciples preached. None of them changed their story, even while being tortured. None of them simply stopped talking about the resurrection and quietly went away. They all gave their lives, proclaiming Jesus had risen from the dead!

Wednesday April 29 2026 - Scanner News - Panhandle Scanner News

Let's start off with some crime news today. Lots of cases to report from around the panhandle. Let's start off in Alliance in Box Butte County. Thomas Wiendell, 74, pled no contest to a Class 3A felony charge of 3rd degree sexual assault of a child. Wiendell was originally charged with three different counts. Two other counts were plea bargained down. You may remember the ATV or UTV crash on Highway 71 last weekend where scanner traffic indicated a rollover accident occurred near the Banner County / Scotts Bluff County line in the Wildcat Hills. Until now we had not learned the fate of the man due to the seriousness of the crash. Panhandle scanner has learned that the man is in critical condition still and still needs our prayers. On Tuesday morning a large swath of Chimney Rock Public Power District's patrons were without power. To find our original post on that visit Panhandle scanner on Facebook where you'll find the outage map and a link to that site where you can check your area anytime there's a power outage. In fact there have been so many power outages lately we have added a tab on our website under PanhandleScanner.com under the resources tab. The National Association of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive is set for May 9th, 2026. Scottsbluff and Gering City Letter Carriers will be collecting non-perishable food donations to stock our local food pantries. Any amount will help. You will see more about this event as we draw closer. They supplied us with a photo this year. Let's pick out our favorite mail carrier and tell them how much you appreciate them! Be ready to set that food out, May 9th. Be sure to visit PanhandleScanner.com for more resources like Nebraska 10 Codes, Mile Markers, the Panhandle Alert System, Tornado Shelters and more. That's PanhandleScanner.com. And of course don't forget our public record every Monday through Friday when available. That's PanhandleScanner.com or on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads and others.

Monday April 13 2026 - Scanner News - Panhandle Scanner News

I'm sure everyone's heard about the devastating wildfires this past month and the community is coming together to pray for rain. HorizonServe is hosting a community prayer gathering at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds to pray for rain on April 19th at 3pm. Currently, the majority of Nebraska is considered to be under severe drought or extreme drought. We have seen multiple wildfires already this year, including the largest in our state's history, impacting numerous lives, as well as farmers and livestock producers. Right now, the Pathfinder Irrigation District in Western Nebraska has 25 days of water available for the growing season. All of these facts tell us that we need rain. We believe it is God who gives rain on the earth and sends waters on the fields. So like the prophet Zachariah encouraged, we're going to ask the Lord for rain in the springtime, for he sends the thunderstorms. Join us as members from church bodies all across the panhandle to gather to pray for rain, God's blessing and provision. Sunday, April 19th, 3pm, Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, join us in praying for rain. Speaking of events, the Christian Motorcyclists Association will be meeting in the Roma Italian restaurant large meeting room out at the Scottsbluff Airport on Tuesday, April 14th at 6.30 pm. That's the Christian Motorcyclists Association Chapter meeting. Late Saturday night, according to Stormchaser Adam Luchio, there was some tornado activity in South Central Nebraska. But in Chester Nebraska, one tornado slipped under the radar and went unwarned. This prompts us to remind everyone to make sure you have multiple ways to get alerts, never depend on only one source.

Massive I-80 Pileup

Values of a Good Community

FREE Tickets to Sound of Freedom

Frighteningly Close Encounter

Giant Indian Taco

Cops and Cones in Torrington

Class #34

Sidney Police Department

Smokin’ Sidney Hotel

NSP Needs Our Help

Dangerous Driver Hotline *55

Local Jail Inmate Search

Nebraska State Inmate Search

Sex Offender Registry Search

Teen RUNAWAYS

Help Wanted at Main Street Market

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Hot Weather Safety

Tornado Shelters Updated

Rhonda Lee Haworth

April 2, 1956 — July 16, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Old West Balloon Fest

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Potter’s Wheel Clearance Sale

COUNTY FAIRS

Dawes County Fair

Scotts Bluff County Fair

Sioux County Fair

Bearcat Stampede 5K

Torrington, Wyoming

5K to Benefit TVFD Ladies Auxiliary

End of Summer Craft Fair

Free Labor Day Musical Festival

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