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.