EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 2 MIN
Tuesday Feb 17 2026 - Scanner News
from Panhandle Scanner News · host Brian Hale
(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- A particularly dangerous situation, or PDS, which is a red flag warning, remains in effect for portions of the Panhandle in much of western, southwest, central, and north-central Nebraska, as the majority of the state is in extreme fire danger today. That high wind warning also remains in effect. (MORRILL COUNTY, Neb.) -- We learned today that Ricky Trevino, who's running for a Morrill County Sheriff, and yours truly, have something in common. Recently, Coach Joe Lentz passed away, and Ricky writes, There's zero chance I would be in the position I am today without you, Coach. Thank you for always believing in me. Go Steelers! We all remember Coach Joe Lentz from Bayard, Nebraska, once a teacher at Minatare High School, where I attended. A great teacher, a great man, a great leader, and a great friend. Rest in peace, Joe Lentz. (SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- And some news from our scanner traffic;. Early this morning out on County Road 26 at a rural address, a 36-year-old female reported a gash on her arm and bruises, possibly from a 10-34 or altercation. The female was walking on Highway 26, when she was found two miles east of there, by ambulance services. She was taken to Regional West Medical Center, and no further traffic was heard on this incident. (DEUEL COUNTY, Neb.) -- In another unfortunate incident, a high-speed chase occurred two nights ago, that started in Nebraska around mile marker 110 on I-80, and ended up at the spur in Colorado on I-76. Unfortunately, the driver was deceased from the crash, after troopers had lost visual with the vehicle. Prayers and condolences for everyone involved in that situation.
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(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- A particularly dangerous situation, or PDS, which is a red flag warning, remains in effect for portions of the Panhandle in much of western, southwest, central, and north-central Nebraska, as the majority of the state is in extreme fire danger today. That high wind warning also remains in effect. (MORRILL COUNTY, Neb.) -- We learned today that Ricky Trevino, who's running for a Morrill County Sheriff, and yours truly, have something in common. Recently, Coach Joe Lentz passed away, and Ricky writes, There's zero chance I would be in the position I am today without you, Coach. Thank you for always believing in me. Go Steelers! We all remember Coach Joe Lentz from Bayard, Nebraska, once a teacher at Minatare High School, where I attended. A great teacher, a great man, a great leader, and a great friend. Rest in peace, Joe Lentz. (SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) -- And some news from our scanner traffic;. Early this morning out on County Road 26 at a rural address, a 36-year-old female reported a gash on her arm and bruises, possibly from a 10-34 or altercation. The female was walking on Highway 26, when she was found two miles east of there, by ambulance services. She was taken to Regional West Medical Center, and no further traffic was heard on this incident. (DEUEL COUNTY, Neb.) -- In another unfortunate incident, a high-speed chase occurred two nights ago, that started in Nebraska around mile marker 110 on I-80, and ended up at the spur in Colorado on I-76. Unfortunately, the driver was deceased from the crash, after troopers had lost visual with the vehicle. Prayers and condolences for everyone involved in that situation.
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