Early yesterday morning a vehicle accident, which was a semi-versus car accident, occurred on Highway 92. Scanner traffic indicated no major injuries.

Around 6:40 pm on Wednesday, Scottsbluff Fire was dispatched to an apartment complex with smoke showing on West 19th Street in Scottsbluff. Crews actively searched for the cause and several hours into the incident, fire started showing from underneath and apartments floor from the basement in a void space that was only accessible from a small tunnel in the basement. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and very little property damage occurred. Thirteen residents were displaced for the night. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

In Alliance, the Box Butte County Sheriff's Office arrested Marilyn D. Wilcox in connection to an investigation into sexual assault of a minor.

On Wednesday, the Scottsbluff Police Department received a call from the Omaha Police Department requesting assistance in serving for arrest warrants on a suspect. Omaha Police advised they had an active warrant for Benjamin Jordan Peterson, 43. They suspected he was staying at a hotel in Scottsbluff. Officers located the suspect vehicle at a hotel and made contact. Peterson was taken into custody and transported to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center without incident. The warrants were for sexual assault on a child less than 12 years of age, sexual assault on a child first degree, sexual assault on a child third degree, and incest under 18 years of age.

Sometimes it's hard to say it, but we must remind everyone that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Nebraska State Patrol troopers were once again busy on the highways last night. Multiple traffic stops on an area highways with one on Hwy 385 resulting in an arrest of a local man.

Remember all parties are innocent and tell proven guilty in a court of law.

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In other local news we want to remind people about the vaccination and microchip clinic at the carpenter center this weekend. That's on Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Terrytown Carpenter Center. That's put on by the Panhandle Humane Society of Scottsbluff. You'll never know how valuable that microchip is until you lose a pet, and then it's a lifesaver. Go get your pets protected! That's the microchip and vaccination clinic April 18th from 10 to 2 in Terrytown on Saturday.

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Well today we're going to take a look at some overnight scanner traffic.

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In reviewing scanner traffic overnight, there were several arrests. Trooper 346 had a 1015 or suspect in custody taken to the Kimball County Sheriff's Office around noon on Tuesday. That stemmed from a traffic stop on a blue Honda Odyssey out of Oregon. In another call, Trooper 239 had one subject 10-15 or under arrest for multiple charges including 5405, 5404 and 5437. Learn more about 10 codes, Offense codes and Triple III checks on our Panhandle scanner website. 239 took the arrested party to Morrill County Jail around 9pm last night.

Then shortly after just a few minutes later in Sidney, a K-9 was requested for an individual who had multiple positives on a Triple III check. Trooper 130 reported that he would be 10-6 testing, but the subject had different ideas, so the trooper decided to take him to the hospital for a chemical test, which he also refused, earning himself a ticket straight to jail.

And yet another call, Trooper 235 requested Triple III checks on some passengers and those came up positive as well.

Lots of police action on the highways last night.

One possible concerning medical call came from Mitchell for an unresponsive older female after a possible altercation. After the scene was secured, ambulances were able to treat the patient on Experiment Farm Rroad and transport her to Regional West Medical Center under a partial trauma team designation due to the positive loss of conciousness.

An interesting fact on this day in history, 1700 JC Penny stores were opened by 1959, but it was on this day, April 14th, JC Penny opened its first store in Wyoming, and it spread to Nebraska soon after that. For an interesting collection of newspapers chronicling this store, and even how you could buy a home through the JC Penny catalog at Julie's Antiques up on the walls, she has several old newspapers displaying the store ads. Go check it out, it's a Julie's Antiques in Gering.

For Nebraska sports fans, the Huskers are proud to announce that Pryce Sandfort has decided to return next season. The former Iowa star led the Huskers to the Sweet 16 this past season, but the Huskers eventually fell to Iowa in the tournament. But he's coming back next year, and so is Braden Frager. Good luck next year Huskers.

Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Commission continued to face emotional testimony from patients and advocates frustrated with what they described as a slow and restrictive rollout of the state's program on Monday. With 70% of Nebraska's voting clearly to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska in 2024, the state has still failed to form a commission to regulate it.

And in Ag News, a big victory for families. President Trump has virtually eliminated the death tax. Now individuals can pass along $15 million worth of assets tax-free, up to $30 million for a couple. It won't eliminate all death tax, but it is a huge victory. For more on this, visit our news page at Panhandle Scanner, or on the Ag News, visit Harvest USA Report. Both programs which are heard on this station.

I'm sure everyone's heard about the devastating wildfires this past month and the community is coming together to pray for rain. HorizonServe is hosting a community prayer gathering at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds to pray for rain on April 19th at 3pm. Currently, the majority of Nebraska is considered to be under severe drought or extreme drought. We have seen multiple wildfires already this year, including the largest in our state's history, impacting numerous lives, as well as farmers and livestock producers. Right now, the Pathfinder Irrigation District in Western Nebraska has 25 days of water available for the growing season. All of these facts tell us that we need rain. We believe it is God who gives rain on the earth and sends waters on the fields. So like the prophet Zachariah encouraged, we're going to ask the Lord for rain in the springtime, for he sends the thunderstorms. Join us as members from church bodies all across the panhandle to gather to pray for rain, God's blessing and provision. Sunday, April 19th, 3pm, Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, join us in praying for rain.

Speaking of events, the Christian Motorcyclists Association will be meeting in the Roma Italian restaurant large meeting room out at the Scottsbluff Airport on Tuesday, April 14th at 6.30 pm. That's the Christian Motorcyclists Association Chapter meeting.

Late Saturday night, according to Stormchaser Adam Luchio, there was some tornado activity in South Central Nebraska. But in Chester Nebraska, one tornado slipped under the radar and went unwarned. This prompts us to remind everyone to make sure you have multiple ways to get alerts, never depend on only one source.

In Alliance, authorities received a report of a man involved in a domestic assault. He fled the scene but was later arrested on possession charges. On April 9, officers with the APD responded to a report of a physical domestic assault in the 1200 block of West 14th Street. Officers learned that a male suspect had fled the scene in a silver Toyota Corolla. The vehicle described as having front end damage and a tow strap securing the trunk. The suspect vehicle was located and stopped in the 900 block of Platte Avenue. Bernard Maben was taken into custody without incident. Maben was arrested for third degree domestic assault. During the booking process at Box Butte County Jail, an additional 4.1 grams of methamphetamine was discovered concealed on his person.

Join Panhandle Businesses and Organizations for National Walk at Lunch Day, April 29. The journey to a healthier, happier, good life can start with one single step. Walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve physical and mental well-being and it's something nearly everyone can do. Panhandle Public Health District invites local businesses and organizations to participate in National Walk at Lunch Day on Wednesday, April 29.

Did you know that prolonged sitting has been linked to numerous negative health outcomes? Research shows that walking for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, can significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease including diabetes and certain cancers.

And speaking of cancer and fighting it, break for breakfast is almost here. That's April 24 from 7 to 9 a.m. Locations around Scottsbluff, North Platte, Beatrice, McCook, Norfolk, Ord Valentine, Grand Island. Kearney and Omaha will be open to benefit the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Look for more on this opportunity to support Cancer Research.

Well, back in January on the 16th, you may remember a situation where a police officer had to fire a service weapon and struck a fleeing subject in the face. That happened to Mitchell police officer Logan Weiss. He was immediately put on leave pending the investigation and coincidentally went to work for the city of Minatare in the meantime, but now that the investigation has been concluded, we have learned that the city of Mitchell, chief of police, planned to terminate the officer, but Weiss resigned in lieu of the termination.

Road construction is set to begin on the 13th of April for a section of road between Mitchell and Scottsbluff, as well as some handicap accessible, or ADA ramps that are to be installed in Mitchell. The construction could last some time and drivers are cautioned to please be aware.

We like to feature the good news about our fire departments and police departments whenever possible. Scottsbluff Fire Department posted yesterday that Frost Wallace has been doing an internship with C-shift over the last several months, and he's a very driven individual. Frost is also a cadet with the Gering fire department and his mom and dad both served on the city of Scottsbluff Fire Department for several years before retiring. Frost enjoys the comradery with the guys and the coolest thing that he's learned is how an intubation is done. Frost will complete his senior year at Gering High School this year, will wrestle at Concordia University while studying nursing. Frost will graduate with his associate degree in technical arts from WNCC and hopefully will earn his EMS certification by the end of the school year as well.

Way to go Frost Wallace, from Gering High School!

(HARRISBURG, Neb.) -- First of all, we want to tell you about that road closure that's going on this morning actually right afternoon at 12.45 p.m. today. According to the Banner County Sheriff's Office, Road 33 and 28 going north of Harrisburg will be closed for approximately one hour starting at 12.45 p.m. today. The closure is for the dedication of a new memorial in honor of Jacque Larson. The public is invited to attend, however we will have some students on site, so please drive carefully. That's according to the Sheriff's Office in Banner County. A dedication of the new memorial in honor of Jacque Larson today.

(GERING, Neb.) -- The Oregon Trail Day's headliner has been announced. Was your guess right? Well last year there was a tribute band and they're going along with the same theme this year. A tribute band. It's the Eagles tribute band Hotel California. That concert is set for July 11th, 2026 at Five Rocks Amphitheater.

(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- Our Arthur's Pizza Sweet 16 March Madness photo contest is wrapping up and we are down to our final four. Check Panhandle Scanner to see who's in the running. Also a big congratulations to three Panhandle Scanner advertisers and sponsors who renewed their contract yesterday. Congratulations to Susie's Sweets, Treats & Eats, High Plains Market and Ron's Towing. We appreciate their sponsorship and reward those three businesses with a full free year for paying annually. If you're interested in advertising on Panhandle Scanner, give us a call or contact the page. We also highly recommend advertising on the station you heard this on.

Our crazy Spring Sale ends today at 4:00 pm. Call or text Brian Hale at 940-224-6315 or Andi Hale at 940-224-6211.