Wednesday Feb 18 2026 - Scanner News

(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- Yesterday was a miserable day for folks in the Panhandle. Today our highs should hit in the 50's, but snow is expected overnight.

(BAYARD, Neb.) -- Early this morning, a house fire was reported in Bayard around the 300 block of First Avenue. We received word that all individuals were out of the house safely and we ask everyone to please pray for everyone involved. Find a follow up on our Facebook page later today.

(GERING, Neb.) -- The City of Gering has announced a road closure for 5 Rocks Road from M Street to Kimball Avenue. The closure is likely to last for approximately 3 days. That's Five Rocks Road from M Street to Kimball Avenue, likely closed now through Friday.

(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- Shortly after 1.30 pm on Monday, the Scotts Bluff Fire Department was paged out for a report of power lines down at 27th Street in the Business Center area. While in route, dispatch also advised units that there was a tree on fire as a result of the downed lines. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the service mast had come detached from the building along with a meter box due to the high winds. There were smoldering leaves that were extinguished which were near the gas meter. Due to the damage, the businesses were advised they would not have power until repairs were made. This was a good reminder whether commercial or residential that dead vegetation poses a significant fire risk when you mix it with an ignition source and wind. Please keep dead vegetation cleaned up especially around your home or business, roofs and gutters and near power lines. Find this story and an annual report from the Scotts Bluff Fire Department that they presented to the City Council last night on our Facebook page at Panhandle Scanner.