Construction Zone Fatalities

By Andi Hale

(MORRILL, Neb.) — Two women lost their lives Tuesday while navigating the construction area between Morrill and Mitchell, a familiar road for both drivers. One rollover accident caused a delay in the flow of traffic, which resulted in a secondary accident.

Below are the threads of scanner traffic as heard that evening.

September 23, 5:11 p.m. – According to scanner traffic, there is a report of a one-vehicle Ford Explorer rollover on Highway 26 at MM 9. Unknown if there are any injuries or road blockage yet.

Now reporting entrapment, vehicle is on its roof, multiple patients, male with head injury but concious and female unconcious and was ejected from the vehicle. CPR in progress. Please pray for all involved.

Highway shut down momentarily while AirLink lands to assist. Male passenger was flown into RWMC.

Unfortunately there was a death in this accident with scanner traffic indicating a blood draw being taken at the hospital. This is standard practice in any major accident. We are told that the Morrill Police Department knows the family and will be making notifications. Further State Patrol traffic also indicated police were making notifications.

Please pray for everyone involved.

We just got word that next of kin has officially been notified. Jennifer Branham posted in the thread asking what kind of vehicle it was, concerned because her mom wasn’t answering her phone.

Our hearts are broken for Jennifer and the rest of the family. May they somehow find some peace. We are so sorry for your loss. Please pray for Jennifer and the rest of the family and also our First Responders. Going to these scenes for the average person would be unbearable. Also a prayer for anyone who witnessed this. Lord, please give everyone involved a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Elissa Harvey (53) of Morrill died at the scene.

September 23, 7:38 p.m. – Scanner traffic is indicating more possible bad news. They are asking for Highway 26 to be shut down for another possible serious accident. This one is about 1-2 miles east of the earlier accident!

“CPR has been started”

This is going to be between mile marker 11 and mile marker 12 on Highway 26.

They are asking for AirLink and possible blood.

Use caution on Hwy 26 around County Road 10 and please pray for everyone involved.

Ambulances have been canceled. No need for airlink, or the blood. Please pray for the two tragedies this afternoon. There are a lot of hurting people right now.

UPDATE : another 10-65 (death) is confirmed and the Scotts Bluff County attorney has been notified.

Scanner traffic indicates that the Wyoming Highway Patrol is assisting with notification of Next of Kin.

Obituary for Tamara Griffin

These two accidents were related. A Morrill firefighter was directing traffic for the first accident when a Dodge pickup driven by the victim, Tamara Lee “Tami” Griffin (75) of Torrington, WY, failed to slow down and hit the fire department’s Chevy Silverado. The firefighter was able to get out of the way and was uninjured.

The community has come together in an effort to support the Harvey family during this tragic time. Besides her many friends, she leaves behind a large loving family that includes 6 children, 22 grandchildren, and many “bonus” grandkids who adored her beyond words.

Elissa’s daughter, Jessica, also posted that she needed help with final expenses after receiving a quote for cremation services of $4,200. Larry Massie of 11 13 Ministries has initiated a GoFundMe account for the family.

“We are starting this GoFundMe to help her family with funeral expenses and to honor her memory. Anything you can give whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this page means the world to the family. Please keep them in your prayers as they navigate this difficult time.” ~ Larry Massie

Elissa Harvey Memorial Fundraisers

October 5, 2025 at 1513 2nd Avenue, Scottsbluff from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Elissa Harvey, a close friend and faithful client of Cryptic Tattoos, has tragically passed.

Our goal with this fundraiser is to ease some of the financial burden to the family, and give Elissa the Cryptic Family send off she deserves!

Join our artists as we do our best to honor Elissa, we hope we can bring the same love, laughter, and compassion that she has always shared!

Kiowa Honey Company will be set up out front from 2pm – 7pm selling their fantastic raw honey and beeswax products!

100% of the proceeds from Kiowa Honey & Cryptic Tattoos will be donated to next of kin for memorial services.

Tributes to Lis

For the last 22 years I have had one ride or die best friend and have been a part of her family and grew up with you all. My bonus mom passed away last night and I’m heartbroken for another loss in the family. I will miss my venting sessions with Elissa Dawn Harvey and all her random ass videos she would send me on the daily. She was always there for all her grandbabies and them not having her around anymore is the hardest part to think about. She was always willing to help anyone who needed it. I hope everyone can return that love to her family. I’m so so sorry Stephanie Branham Jennifer Branham Stephen Branham and Richie. Can’t believe this is happening. I of course am here for you all and feel your pain and will help with whatever you guys need. I love you all! ~ Ticia Hellus

Truly one of a kind, Elissa was a selfless, free spirit…a kind-hearted, sweet soul always willing to help others, even when it came at a cost to herself. She viewed her time as a volunteer at 11 13 Ministries as an opportunity to serve others in her walk of faith. ~ Larry Massie

Lis was such an amazing person, with the biggest heart. The world lost a wonderful person the day she passed. I’ll always remember her accent, her big personality and how she loved her family and her friends. ~ Amy Banghart

We are heartbroken over the untimely passing of our friend and fellow Morrill Farmer’s Market Vendor, Elissa Harvey. To us, she was always as sweet as her freeze dried candy and we will miss her dearly. ~ Kiowa Honey Company

Elissa Dawn Harvey you will be missed! Our sisterhood started out odd but there wasn’t anything odd about how our relationship is to the day. When I think of you, I think of an amazing strong loving mama and woman you were. Fly high sis. We will meet again one day. Big hugs! ~ Sarah Martinez

Fly High my friend i hope your dragon flys higher and faster than everyone elses you deserve the best im going to miss you my dear friend thats for sure. RIP Elissa Dawn Harvey Thanks for the amazing mothers day. ~ Amanda Miller

I’m going to miss you so very much auntie, i love you always and forever, may you rest in paradise Elissa Dawn Harvey ~ Josh Powell

Discover more from Hale Multimedia LLC

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Thursday April 2 2026 - Scanner News - Panhandle Scanner News

Do you know about the QPR Institute? Question, Persuade, Refer. Learn how to respond when someone you know shows signs of struggling. Join Panhandle Public Health District for a QPR session to learn how to have the important but difficult conversation. Upcoming dates for the QPR Institute are April 8, May 13, June 10, and August 12. Find that information on Panhandle Scanner. Just look for the Panhandle Public Health District post. In case you missed it or you're hearing the buzz about something called Artemis, NASA launched four astronauts into space yesterday for a trip around the moon. It's a data gathering session. You'll notice in our news we always say 'possible', 'potential', and 'there might be'. We also say all subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. In Scotts Bluff County Court, Justin Ruiz has been found not guilty. Back in June, we reported on a possible sexual assault where a man reportedly threatened a woman at knife point. Well, Justin Ruiz of Scottsbluff was found not guilty on three felony charges. He was, however, convicted on a lesser charge of third degree domestic assault. He'll learn his fate on that lesser charge May 15 in Scotts Bluff County Court. To listen to the area police and fire scanner, you do not have to own a scanner, simply visit PanhandleScanner.com and click on listen. Made possible by Hale Multimedia, feed provided by Broadcastify. Be sure to check out our public record every Monday through Friday on Panhandle Scanner, court rosters and court activity sent directly to us from Scotts Bluff County Court.

Chaos on the Airwaves: Multi-Scene Emergency Dispatch - SCANNER TRAFFIC

(PANHANDLE OF NEBRASKA) -- This episode follows a frantic day of emergency dispatches on Saturday, March 21, 2026 covering highway incidents, vehicle crashes, a serious motorcycle injury with CPR performed on scene, reports of grass fires and carbon monoxide alarms, and multiple traffic stops involving impaired or reckless drivers. Listeners get a raw, real-time look at how responders coordinate resources, manage evolving scenes, and handle follow-ups and civilian interactions across multiple jurisdictions. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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!

Why Does The Resurrection Matter? (He is Risen) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

The crucifixion of Jesus was a very important historical event. We usually hear more about the cross than the empty tomb in the church world, leaving the resurrection for Easter. But the resurrection is not just an Easter message; it lies at the heart of Christianity, even in one sense eclipsing the significance of the cross. For without the resurrection, the crucifixion was just an execution. Lots of people have died on lots of crosses, but there is only One who rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. The Apostle Paul said; And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable -1 Corinthians 15:17–19 NKJV That means if Christ didn’t rise, all the things we’ve done wrong would keep us separated from God forever, and if that is the case, we are to be pitied. Paul didn’t say if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, Christianity is still a good religion that will make you a better person, instill good morals, and make your life a little better. He said if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then this whole thing is a lie, everything we are doing is for nothing, and believers are the biggest fools in the world. Some scholars and preachers try to sound rational or intelligent and say maybe the resurrection wasn’t literal and physical. Perhaps it was a metaphor for something or just a spiritual resurrection. But if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then He was not who He claimed to be. If He didn’t rise from the dead, there’s nothing He can do for you: He can’t save you, He can’t forgive you, He can’t wash your sins away, and He can’t heal you… If He didn’t rise from the dead, then He’s just another dead guy. The good news is Christ did rise from the dead, and that changes everything!

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

Did Jesus really die and rise from the dead? Some say there is no evidence for the Christian faith, but actually, from a historical perspective, the resurrection of Jesus is probably the most well-documented fact in antiquity. People have tried to dispute it numerous ways—Jesus wasn’t really dead, the disciples went to the wrong tomb, or the disciples stole His body. However, none of the theories that try to disprove the resurrection hold water. Ultimately it is indisputable that the disciples (and hundreds of others) believed they had personally seen, touched, ate with, walked with, and talked with the resurrected Jesus. They died for this testimony, and who would die for a lie? He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. – Acts 1:3 ESV Perhaps you would answer that many have died throughout history for things that were not true. However, there is one very important difference between the disciples and other martyrs. The disciples did not just believe Jesus rose from the dead; they claimed to actually be eyewitnesses of His resurrection. In other words, the resurrection wasn’t just something they believed to be true; it was something they knew for a fact as true. That means if they were lying, they knew they were lying—and they all died for a lie they knew was a lie. Highly unlikely! Not one of them changed his story when faced with the gallows or the sword. They all gladly testified with their blood to the reality that Jesus had risen from the dead. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:14 ESV The courage the disciples displayed in the face of death was not only remarkable; it was especially unusual given everything we know about them from Scripture. They totally dropped the ball when Jesus was crucified. One betrayed Him, another denied Him, and the rest ran for their lives. They weren’t courageous and bold; they were weak-willed cowards. But then, something radically changed them. Something transformed them into bold witnesses, proclaiming the gospel everywhere. What changed them was being with the resurrected Christ—they talked with Him, walked with Him, touched Him, and even ate with Him for weeks after He rose from the dead! The disciples lost everything because of their witness of the resurrection of Christ, and they stood to gain nothing in this world by it. If Christ didn’t rise from the dead, all the disciples died terrible deaths to perpetuate a hoax. Do you really believe that happened? Not a chance.

God is Faithful (Finding God Faithful) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

Joseph’s story welcomes us with open arms, summons us into the living room, and invites us to sit down awhile and listen. So many have found a dear companion in Joseph because his life displays much of the human experience. We all “get” Joseph on some level. We can relate to him. We’ve probably never owned a multicolored robe that nearly cost us our lives or traveled as a slave by camel to a foreign land, but we patently understand difficult family relationships. We’ve experienced betrayal. We know unfair. Broken dreams have nearly sunk us. And almost every one of us has wondered at some point in our lives, Where is God? Genesis 37–50 (Joseph’s account) reveals how deeply God loves us and wants us to love others—even those most difficult to love. (No matter who in your life is a challenging personality, just wait until you meet Joseph’s brothers. They’ll make your irritable Aunt Jane look like she’s up for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.) On a very practical level, Joseph’s life will encourage us to run for our lives from temptation, to serve when we’re suffering, and to serve when we’re prospering. And if you’ve ever wondered when to protect yourself from the people who have wounded you or when to lay down your defenses, throw your arms around your foes, and weep, Joseph’s story can help. It doesn’t give us a manual, but boy does it offer us an epic scene. This is to say nothing of what Joseph’s story teaches us about how God can take the stones thrown at us with evil intent and use them as the bedrock of His good plans for our lives. As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. – Genesis 50:20 ESV Which brings us to another quite practical theme of Joseph’s story: forgiveness. If Joseph could forgive his brothers, I imagine there’s no one we can’t learn to forgive. For those of you who have ever wondered if your dark nights and crushing heartbreak were sure signs that God had forgotten or abandoned you, Joseph’s story confidently tells us otherwise. In a faraway land, and later in a dismal prison, what more hopeful truth could be written than “God was with Joseph”? Whether in prison or in palace, His presence changes everything. Perhaps above all, in this study, I hope you will gather a richer understanding of God’s promises, His faithfulness to His people, and the person of Jesus toward whom Joseph’s entire story is aimed.