Choose Bright Swimsuits for Safe Summer Fun
Bright swimsuit colors improve visibility in water, enhancing safety for children. Always supervise kids and prioritize water safety skills.
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Water Safety Block Party
(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) — Come celebrate the upcoming summer with food fun and safety tips on Saturday May 30th at the 18th Street Plaza in Downtown Scottsbluff.
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Rattlesnake Victim Recovering
(GERING, Neb.) — A 4 year old child was bitten by a rattlesnake at the Scotts Bluff National Monument on Friday, August 22nd.
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Missing Steering Wheel
Please make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Otherwise, you could end up in a news post like this one from the OKC, OK Fire Department.
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June is National Internet Safety Month
Your Kid Can Code in Roblox—But Still Needs Help Staying Safe Online
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Monument Rock Slide
(GERING, Neb.) — Ashley Aulick Hillman experienced a sudden small rock slide at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Tuesday.
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Knox Box Program
Ever seen the Black Box on a commercial building and wonder what it was for? This black box, and the white one is what we call Knox Boxes.
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Caution; ICE
(NORFOLK, Neb.) — Officers will do just about anything to help increase the safety of our drivers out there on the road. Here’s an example from the Norfolk Police Department.
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How to Fight Sextortion
Sextortion occurs when sexually explicit images or videos are exchanged online and the victim is blackmailed with threats to share the content with friends, family, or the wider internet.
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Phone SCAM Alert
(OMAHA, Neb.) — The Omaha Police Department has issued a new scam alert.
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Ice Fishing Safety
As Hunting Seasons switch to Ice Fishing, be prepared in case of emergencies.
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Christmas Tree Disposal
(GERING, Neb.) — City of Gering Officials encourage residents to recycle Christmas trees instead of sending them to the Landfill.
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Snow Shoveling Safety
(OSHKOSH, Neb.) — Shoveling snow doesn’t have to leave you with aches and pains!
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R&C Welding Stands Strong
(GERING, Neb.) — R&C Welding has been our Platinum Sponsor at Scotts Bluff County Scanner, now Panhandle Scanner, since 2022.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
(TORRINGTON, Wyo.) — The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department has a special message for everyone after a recent call involving carbon monoxide.
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Crosswalk Near Misses
(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) — Safety expert and leader of the local community emergency response team (CERT), Bob Hessler also serves as a local school crossing guard.
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First Snow of the Season
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) – The US National Weather Service predicts that there is a strong possibility of snow Tuesday or Wednesday this week.
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Fire Potential Still High
Nebraska is completely red, and it’s not just Husker pride. Nebraska Forest Service posted a Red Flag Warning map.
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Class B State Golf Tournament
(GERING, Neb.) — If you are wondering what’s going on around Scottsbluff and Gering, the two cities are hosting a big golf tournament. Here’s more from the City of Gering…
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Natural Disaster Scam Alert
Scammers will frequently use high-profile events, such as natural disasters, to try to trick you.
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Road Closed Oct 8-9
(GERING, Neb.) — Area residents and visitors will not be able to honk their horn in three popular places in the county, for at least a day.
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ATV Usage on Public Roads
(KEARNEY, Neb.) — The Kearney Police Department put out a bit of good information on the use of all-terrain vehicles in Nebraska.
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Fire Alarm & Threat Investigation
(TORRINGTON, Wyo.) — The Communications Center received a report of multiple gunshots being fired.
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McCook Water Restriction
(MCCOOK, Neb.) — The City of McCook had issued a MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTION. Due to a broken pipe at the City of McCook Water Treatment Plant, they were unable to produce water.
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US Cycling Championships
(GERING, Neb.) — Motorists need to be aware that there will be roads marked off and extra bicycle traffic on Sunday September 8th.
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Husker Kickoff Safety
(ALLIANCE, Neb.) — The Alliance Nebraska Police Department took a moment to remind everyone about safety on this highly anticipated day of Husker football.
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Beat The Heat
(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) — It is the official astronomical first day of Summer, according to the Gregorian calendar. Here are some tips to beat the heat.
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Crash Management Improving
(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) — Incident management practices are improving due to recent training and awareness.
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Scooter Safety
(VALENTINE, Neb.) — The Valentine Police Department put out this safety message, but this could apply to any community without specific scooter laws.
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Update on Mountain Lion in Beaver City
The Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are continuing efforts to verify sightings of a mountain lion and cubs within Beaver City municipal limits.
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