SCANNER RECAP Aug 5, 2023 – Saturday

IN THIS ISSUE

Exciting Fair Night
Diminishing August Sunlight
Fall Practice Begins Soon
Veterans Golf Scramble
Look Who’s Hiring
Western Nebraska Engine Training
Sidney Meeting Change Notice
Startup Business Challenge
Free Hot Air Balloon Ride
Balloon Fest Schedule
National Peach Month
Pickleball Sweeping The Nation
Fire Safety Tips
Scotts Bluff County Fair
Community Calendar

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Diminishing August Sunlight

The amount of daylight each area of the country will lose during the month of August.

COOP CASH CARD SAVES MONEY

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Fall Practice Begins Soon

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FAIR Coverage Wraps Up

The Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds was literally live Saturday night as the crowd cheered on the participants in all the various races, including the wheel barrow race shown here.

There’s a whole lot going on in this scene… a runner on foot, a racer on a 4-wheeler, a horse and some more excitable men. Can someone familiar with Fair antics, please explain this to the rest of the world?

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Veterans Golf Scramble

Reverence Funeral Parlor sent out their thanks and well-wishes in this post…

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National Peach Month

🥳 Have a SPECIAL OCCASION?
👉Main Street Market has PARTY TRAYS!
We’ll even Make-to-Order! 🎉

Congratulations to Officer Tim Cross on completing the final phase of his training in the FTO program this past week!

Officer Cross began the FTO program prior to heading off to the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy. After returning from the Academy, he finished up his last few weeks with FTO Jenkins, and he is now ready for solo patrol.

Officer Cross has done a fantastic job throughout the training process, and we are excited to see him succeed as he serves our community!

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Goshen County Start-up Challenge

Applications are open! Do you have a business idea or a start-up business? Join us for the second annual Goshen County Start-up Challenge!

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Nebraska State Patrol Hotline *55

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

Local Jail Inmate Search

Nebraska State Inmate Search

Sex Offender Registry Search

*Know your surroundings and your neighbors*

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Free Balloon Ride!

FREE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE ANYONE?
Love to see our friend and scanner supporter Kendell Henderson – American Family Insurance Agent – Scottsbluff, NE get creative!

To Qualify for a chance to win : Like his page, tag (post @afriendsname), and share his post for a chance to win. Let’s get Kendell lots of new followers!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063771331162&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Help Wanted at Main Street Market

Always be aware of your surroundings.

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Fire Safety

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Tornado Shelters Updated

Click or Tap for Tornado Shelters!

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

They also review Christian books and just completed their most recent one; The Book Of Signs by Dr. David Jeremiah. Visit the article below to listen to or review each of the 31 Undeniable Prophesies of The Apocalypse.

The Book of Signs

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Look Who’s Hiring!

Scotts Bluff National Monument is hiring.

Come work with us! Do you have the “skills that pay the bills”?

Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument are seeking a facility manager. The major duties of this position include contributing to both Agate Fossil Beds and Scotts Bluff National Monuments’ Management Team; Assets, Operations and Fleet Management; Project Management; Risk Management/Safety; Financial Management; Compliance; Hazardous Material and Waste; and Personnel Management.

Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/739578900 for more information and to apply. If interested, please apply by August 14th.

City of Gering is hiring.

City of Alliance is hiring.

Wyoming Highway Patrol is hiring.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Pickleball Courts Now Open

Why is pickleball sweeping the nation?

Medium blogger Randy Li writes…

One of the main reasons for pickleball’s soaring popularity is its accessibility. Unlike tennis, which typically requires a large outdoor court, pickleball can be played on a smaller scale. For example, you can fit three pickleball courts in the space of a single basketball court. I also heard of many outdoor parks repurpose 2 tennis courts for 6 pickleball courts. Also, pickleball can be played indoors at gyms, so the rain or extremely hot and cold weather won’t be in play! This adaptability allows more people to participate and enjoy the game.

But what really sets pickleball apart is its ease of play. While tennis can be daunting for beginners, with its complex rules and techniques, pickleball offers a much more inviting entry point. You don’t need years of experience or advanced skills to start enjoying pickleball. In fact, most people can jump right in and rally from the get-go. After learning the rules, I was able to play a competitive game from the start. The court is smaller, the rules are simple, and the learning curve is significantly reduced. I played tennis with some friends who never played, it was difficult to even get a single rally, let alone a game. I would even go so far as to say pickleball may be easier to play for beginner than ping-pong, since the ball, paddle, and especially the court are bigger, so its hard to miss. Pickleball is a game that is easy to pick up and fun right away. – Randy Li

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NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE – SIDNEY

Please note the change of venue for the upcoming City Council meeting on August 8.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Sidney, NE will be held at 5:30 p.m. on August 8, 2023 at Sidney Highs School Auditorium, 1100 19th Avenue, which meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continually current, is available at the office of the City Clerk for review. Any person with a disability desiring a reasonable accommodation to attend a public meeting must contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 1115 13th Avenue, Sidney, NE seven days prior to the date of the meeting. – Lori Borchert, City Clerk

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Western Nebraska Engine Academy

We are a month away from registration closing for the Western Nebraska Engine Academy. This Type 3 exercise is help September 15 and 16 and is supported by fully Type 3 Team.

To register, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcg_iIiPJ5fNHeQrlPQeSQOJBYxx0GcX9u8eJ12UoILWJXww/viewform?usp=sharing

For a paper registration, please email us at firedept@gering.org.

See you all there!

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The Old West Balloon Fest

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

COUNTY FAIRS

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Dawes County Fair

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Goshen 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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Scotts Bluff County Fair

Big Thank You goes out to Vista Beam for their live coverage of the events! We have watched and admired as Matt has developed and grown this company from the ground up into an amazing service in multiple states. Again, thank you Vista Beam.

Fair Schedule

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Sioux County Fair

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We interrupt your summer break to let you know it’s AUGUST and we are excited to welcome all Gering Bulldogs for a great school year! Take a minute to review a back-to-school message from Dr. Regan, review orientation and open house information, and MUCH MORE.

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

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.

Diminishing August Sunlight

COOP CASH CARD SAVES MONEY

Fall Practice Begins Soon

FAIR Coverage Wraps Up

Veterans Golf Scramble

National Peach Month

Goshen County Start-up Challenge

Nebraska State Patrol Hotline *55

Local Jail Inmate Search

Nebraska State Inmate Search

Sex Offender Registry Search

Free Balloon Ride!

Help Wanted at Main Street Market

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Fire Safety

Tornado Shelters Updated

Look Who’s Hiring!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Pickleball Courts Now Open

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE – SIDNEY

Western Nebraska Engine Academy

The Old West Balloon Fest

COUNTY FAIRS

Dawes County Fair

Goshen County Fair

Scotts Bluff County Fair

Fair Schedule

Sioux County Fair

End of Summer Craft Fair

Free Labor Day Musical Festival

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