Thursday Jan 22 2026 - Scanner News

(ALLIANCE, Neb.) -- Do you know when to call 911 versus non-emergency lines? We posted a nice infographic from the Alliance Communication Center on our Facebook page because every situation is unique and it's not possible to cover every scenario in our community. The guidance is meant to provide general direction but not a comprehensive list. Check out that graphic on our Facebook page. Know when to call 911. (KIMBALL, Neb.) -- In Kimball, folks may have noticed the news that the Chief of Police resigned. Chief Jose Ruiz is taking a job in Sidney. Find out more about that transition on our Facebook page or our news page at panhandlescanner.com. (GERING, Neb.) -- Yesterday morning after 11 a.m. a big horn sheep was hit out at the Wildcat Hills Recreational Area. The trooper indicated the location was on Highway 71 and Old Stage Road. As always, we remind everyone to be careful of livestock and wildlife on the roadways. (SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- On Tuesday night around 11 p.m. the Scottsbluff Police Department was dispatched to the 2100 block of Char Avenue in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival officers were able to speak with the two victims who reported a male had fired two rounds into a vehicle. The vehicle was occupied by a single occupant at the time. The suspect was named and located. Mario Albert Torres of Minatare was arrested on charges for use of a firearm to commit a felony. There were no injuries due to the gunfire. (SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- And Nebraska State troopers had one male 10-15, or under arrest, after some 10-6 testing and a positive Triple III came up. This subject may have refused testing because they ended up at Regional West Medical Center for a blood draw and then on to the second destination of the Scotts Bluff County Jail.