Tuesday May 5 2026 – Scanner News

Everybody’s anticipating this winter-like snowstorm that’s supposed to hit between now and Wednesday. We are experiencing some moisture this morning which is good news. However, no snow accumulation at this time. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 6 inches of snow accumulation is expected in Nebraska and Kimball County and in Laramie County in Wyoming. Plan on slushy and slick road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes on Tuesday morning and evening, so make travel plans accordingly. 

The wintery weather has caused some cancellations. One coming out of Baird, they announced that due to the forecast, the junior high track meet has been moved. Baird will be unable to attend moral this year, but will attend the middle school meet in Scott’s Bluff hosted by Gering on Thursday, May 7. No track meet today.

And we have some road closures to tell you about over in Wyoming. I-80 is closed in both directions between Cheyenne and Laramie. Closure began around 2.05 am and an estimated opening time is unknown.

Last evening, scanner traffic indicated a rollover with multiple patients. An airlink was asked to go on standby. Highway 385. Further traffic indicated all patients were out of the vehicle and had only minor injuries. Airlink was then cancelled. We heard one trooper say that he has one female 1015 or in custody. With no other traffic between calls, this may pertain to this incident or it may not. Remember, it’s scanner traffic and nothing is final until the investigation is complete. In any case, please pray for everyone involved and we are thankful for the medical services that we have available to us in the Panhandle and beyond.