First of all around 9 a.m. we had one male 10-15 headed to the Cheyenne County Jail. Evidently it was some sort of company vehicle because the trooper said that the company would be sending over another driver.

And just a short time later before noon, trooper 194 conducted a 10-6 PC or probable cause search, 3566 was located but not in a quantifiable amount. The driver was given a warning for speeding.

And just afternoon we started getting several reports of fires breaking out throughout the panhandle. The first one came right afternoon, several fires near the Hunt Dairy Road and Highway 92 area. And then later in the afternoon a series of calls including electrical lines being down. Around 3:54, experiment farm road in highway 71 just to the north of there, a grass fire caused by an electrical line that was hit, according to scanner traffic. And at 5:53 in Mitchell, County Road B, downed power line sparking, one minute later 20 Michael Street downed power line, six minutes later Carter Canyon Road, county road 18, power lines across the road, vehicles stuck. And then just 5 minutes later, power lines over the road but not on the road, County Road J and county road 6 and Lyman. Not to mention, power outages all over the area due to the high winds.

And just before midnight, trooper 290 had a traffic stop at 21st Avenue in East Overland in Scottsbluff and conducted a probable cause search. It wasn't long and trooper 290 reported that he had one female driver headed to regional West Medical Center for a blood draw and then on to Scotts Bluff County Jail with a slew of offense codes.

On Highway 71, mile marker 73 around 5.50 pm last night, a Chevy Silverado struck a cow in the roadway and Trooper 290 responded. The pickup was drivable and the cow was not in the roadway.

Yesterday, we reported two disturbing the peace or noise complaint calls at 1413 E17 Street in Scottsbluff. At one particular apartment, two calls, one at 4am and one at 5 am. And then last night at 9:45 pm, that same address came up. Female needing transported to the hospital. Anxiety attack, possible heart attack. Our prayers for that situation.

Trooper 148 conducted a 10-6 PC or probable cause search and notified dispatch that Code 3566 was located and that there would be 3506 times 2. For a list of Nebraska offense codes like 3566 and 3506, check out our website at PanhandleScanner.com and type in offense codes. And to listen to scanner traffic, visit our website and click on the listen button. These stories and more every day on PanhandleScanner.com.

Panhandle Scanner News for January 14, 2026

(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- Yesterday morning around 9 a.m., there was a motor vehicle accident at Bomgaar's that was Highway 26 in East Overland in Scotts Bluff. One male was reportedly trapped and in the end there was one 70-year-old male transported to regional West with minor injuries. Partial trauma team was declared though due to the criteria. Follow-up traffic indicated another female was also transported to the hospital.

Yesterday had made it difficult for dispatchers around the panhandle. Cheyenne County was helping out Scotts Bluff County as 911 lines were down, so several calls were transferred throughout the day.

A theft was reported in Baird where a person called in and said their wallet had fallen out of their car and another car came by and picked it up and sped off. They caught the license plate number and follow-up traffic indicated a physical fight at that location a short time later. Both Morrill County and Nebraska State Patrol responded to this incident.

Around 7:10 p.m. yesterday there was a wrong way driver on Highway 26 around mile marker 9 heading west in the eastbound lanes. It was a white Buick. Thank you to those who call in those wrong way drivers.

Trooper 431 assisted Mitchell PD on a PC search at around 8 20 p.m. last night resulting in one male 10-15, or under arrest.

And early this morning there were several noise complaints coming from 1413 E 17 Street. One around 4 a.m. and another one at 5 a.m. Please be respectful of your neighbors in apartment complexes.

Photo by Troy Bryan, Nebraska Panhandle Weather Alerts & Road Conditions

(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- On Monday just after 4pm, Scottsbluff police officers responded to the area of Highway 26 and East 27th Street in reference to an injury accident. The investigation determined that the 2016 Grey Toyota Compass driven by Wyatt Hooten, age 27 of Scottsbluff was traveling Eastbound on Highway 26 when a 2006 Gold Kia Sedona driven by Errol Amey, age 43 of Colorado, was traveling Westbound on Highway 26 and did not yield the right away, turning in front of the Compass causing the vehicles to collide. The Scottsbluff man was transported to Regional West Medical Center for Treatment of Injuries. Errol Amey was cited and released for a failure to yield the right away. Both vehicles were disabled and towed from the scene. Highway 26 was closed for approximately 30 minutes.

(SIDNEY, Neb.) -- A little farther down the road on mile marker 53 an I-80 Westbound Trooper 245 spotted a Kansas vehicle that was 10-75 or possibly stolen. The trooper initiated a traffic stop and had two detained while the vehicle was cleared and a Triple-I check was conducted revealing extensive positive results on both suspects. A 10-46 or tow truck was requested out of Sidney while Trooper 245 took one male to Cheyenne County Jail and Trooper 346 assisted with one female 10-15, or under arrest, also headed to the jail with a quick stop at the vet to drop off the dog. In the end we had one grey Nissan Altima from Kansas recovered.

(POTTER, Neb.) -- On Monday afternoon, two grass fires along Highway 30 were put out quickly thanks to the fast response by 11 Potter Volunteer Fire Department members.

In other traffic, there was a 10-29 check, yesterday morning on a 380 handgun that was cleared.

For more stories like these, or to listen to live scanner traffic, visit panhandlescanner.com

On Friday morning, scanner traffic indicated troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol out with the Alliance Police Department and the Box Butte County Sheriff's Office to serve a warrant at a residence in the Alliance. The arrest warrant was served on Derek Reyes of Alliance for charges including first degree sexual assault and strangulation. He was the subject of a recent sexual assault investigation involving a juvenile victim. Reyes is also a registered sex offender. Due to the nature of the case and the involvement of a juvenile victim, no further details will be released at this time.

Late Friday night after midnight, the Nebraska State Patrol stopped a driver for a suspected drunk driving, or 10-47. It was a Wyoming plated Gold GMC Envoy, a after a 10-6 search, this female was taken to jail for a slew of charges including both drugs and alcohol.

On Sunday, the Morrill County Sheriff's Office was requesting help from the Nebraska State Patrol at an address on First Avenue in Baird, pertaining to a repo. 10-89, or assistance, was requested for a male who was verbally disturbed.

Around 4:20 in the afternoon, scanner traffic indicated a search for a transient near the Pink Palace in McGrew. The transient was described as having on purple leggings and a purple jacket with a pink beanie and a gray backpack. No further traffic was heard on this call. You never know what you're going to hear over scanner traffic.

• Missing Woman
• Hit and Run
• Missing Woman Found
• Missing Teen Found
• Terrytown Structure Fire
• Bayard Training Exercise
• Fire North of Chili's
• Unattended Burn
• Possible Assault
• Muddy Rescue Operation
• Stolen Trailer Cleared
• Person Walking on Hwy 71
• Car vs Train Accident
• Public Notified of Training
• Law Enforcement Appreciation
• Free Power Poles

Yesterday just before noon, scanner traffic indicated a training exercise from the fire department on a potential fire victim. It is always appreciated when law enforcement and fire personnel give the public a proper heads up to these training exercises.

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and it doesn't take a big gesture to make a meaningful impact. Often it's the simple, thoughtful acts that remind officers their service is seen and valued.

A few tips for showing appreciation might be to drop off some snacks at the local department.

Write thank you notes.

Offer face to face thank you's.

Pay for an officer's meal or coffee if you see them in the community.

Share a positive message about law enforcement with your friends and family and take a moment to pray for officers and their families, especially those working nights, weekends and holidays.

Behind every badge is a person and a family carrying the weight of service together.

Let's be intentional about our gratitude not just today but every day.

A huge thank you to all law enforcement officers and personnel in the area.

Roosevelt Public Power District is giving away some free power poles today. They have a large quantity of old used poles anywhere from 25 to 40 feet in length and they are giving them away. Call the office today. If you missed calling the office yesterday, bring a trailer today and check in with the office to see if any more are available or give the office a call at Roosevelt Public Power District. You will need to stop in the office and sign a waiver before you pick them up.

To catch these stories and more visit PanhandleScanner.com or our social media pages by the same name. That's going to do it for today's scanner news. Thanks again for listening and may God bless. I'm Brian Hale.

A rescue operation took place after 10 a.m. on Wednesday when a male was reportedly in the river and stuck in the mud. The call came from Mitchell South Road. After some ingenuity and little work, the man was rescued.

Trooper 346 conducted a felony stop on a suspected 1075 or stolen vehicle. It was actually a trailer. That was around mile marker 58 on I-80 eastbound with an Oklahoma vehicle. After a short investigation, it was determined that the trailer was not 1075 and was likely double rented by the company.

Yesterday evening, there was a report of a person walking on Highway 71. In fact, several reports came in until finally a trooper caught up with the individual on the west side of the highway by the Nature Center with the individual given a direct order to stay off the highway.

And just after 11 p.m. there was a call for a car versus train accident. County Road 34, one patient trapped in the vehicle, airlink on standby, blood ready to go. It was reported that the train was still moving and Morrill County deputies were trying to stop the train headed towards Bayard. Patient was reportedly alert and talking. Scanner traffic indicates that she may have run into the train with the train being unaware that it was hit. That's why it continued on. Damage was found on the rear south side of a rail car. One female patient in her 40's was taken to Regional West Medical Center.

To catch these stories and more, visit PanhandleScanner.com or our social media pages by the same name, and don't forget our public record every Monday through Friday. That's going to do it for today's Scanner News.

Thanks again for listening and may God bless.

I'm Brian Hale.