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UPDATED May 21, 2024: Please read to the end for information on fundraisers this week.

(OGALLALA, Neb.) — It is with heavy hearts filled with prayer that we offer condolences to the family and friends of sixteen year old Bryer Wilson. The passenger was sent to Children’s for severe injuries.

Bryer Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes and Cremations – Oshkosh on May 20, 2024.

Bryer Wilson, 16, of Ogallala passed away Saturday evening, May 18, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident in Deuel county.

Services are pending and will be posted when scheduled.

A full obituary will be posted when available.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes in Oshkosh and Chappell are serving the Wilson family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

A dodgeball tournament will be held on May 27th with a free will donation accepted. A meal will be served at 11:00 a.m. and the event includes a silent auction as well.

– Owen Foster

The other occupant of the vehicle was Owen Foster, who was life-flighted to Children’s Hospital. As of this evening, he is still unconscious. Please continue to pray for healing.

Armstrong Farm is hosting a 4-H Trap Shoot, Dinner and Dessert Auction on May 26th for both young men.

The money from this benefit will be split between the families of Bryer Wilson and Owen Foster. They were both part of the South Platte 4-H Trap Shooters.

Another benefit is scheduled for the Foster family on June 9. The 3v3 Basketball Tournament will also have a free will donation meal and a silent auction.

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An Alliance woman was arrested Wednesday after fleeing from police during a vehicle pursuit that ended with four children inside the vehicle, according to the Police Department in Alliance. Officers were initially called to the Dollar General at 1229 West 3rd Street at approximately 6.30 p.m. on the 9th for a reported disturbance, while officers were investigating, the vehicle involved returned to the area. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle using emergency lights and verbal commands, but the driver fled. Officers later located the vehicle traveling eastbound on West 3rd Street and attempted another traffic stop. The driver again failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. Reaching 55 miles an hour before pulling into a driveway in the 600 block of Sweetwater Avenue, officers conducted a felony traffic stop and arrested the 24-year-old Lylian Rose Star of Alliance. Four children ages 9, 9, 8, and less than a year were found inside the vehicle. She was booked on suspicion of four counts of felony intentional child abuse with no injury, felony operation of a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, four counts of transporting a child while intoxicated, DUI, resisting arrest, driving while revoked, reckless driving, and unlawful acts related to drugs. Chief Leavitt said this incident could have ended very differently. "Driving impaired is dangerous under any circumstances." All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Catch these stories and more on Panhandle Scanner on Facebook and other social media as well as our website at panhandlescanner.com. And don't forget the upcoming events. Chimney Rock Pioneer Days is coming up in beautiful Bayard, Nebraska. It's this Saturday, September 12th at Library Park.