Tuesday Feb 24 2026 - Scanner News

Speaking of Gering, several things going on there, first of all, a longtime friend and a gentleman that I actually traded baseball cards with years ago passed away recently.  We would like to offer our prayers and condolences for the family and friends of Fred Lockwood, a local businessman and leader for many years his name lives on in the community. Also in Gering, be aware of some power outages scheduled for today, starting at 10:30 am this morning on Country Club Road. Check our Facebook page for those exact addresses, but be aware of that power outage today.   On Sunday night around 6:30 pm there was a serious motor vehicle accident with an unconscious lady who was extricated and unresponsive lying on the ground on West Overland and Avenue I. We are happy to report there were no fatalities in that accident.   We hear that there is a rare planetary alignment happening on February 28th. Seven worlds, one sky. On this night, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will appear aligned across our horizon. They are not perfectly lined up in space, but from Earth's perspective, they will form a breathtaking visual alignment. This is more than an astronomical event. It's a moment. Check it out. February 28th, look up into the night times sky and see if you can spot the seven planets lining up.   So is something big happening because the planets are lining up? Maybe it's that fight night in Mitchell. LCS 36, Out Cold. If you're a fight fan, you don't want to miss it. Find this event and more on our free community calendar and don't forget our free Look Who's Hiring section as well.