Wednesday Aug 12 2026 - Scanner News

Unfortunately, competition flights are cancelled again for this morning. The U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships was on hold again this morning and was eventually cancelled. It's a thrill to have the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships here in our community, but it is a highly weather-dependent activity. And although the balloons won't be up in the air, they can be viewed.   It may look a little strange today with the full solar eclipse happening around the world. Unfortunately, most of us in North America will not see the full eclipse, but do be prepared for some weirdness around lunchtime today.   Megan's Market is out at Staples from eight until noon today. Yes, that's the guy that sells at the mall. Go see Tracy Gifford at Megan's Market. He's the farmer selling the fresh veggies at Staples.   Last night, Fire crews responded to a sparking transformer on West Charles Street in Morrill.   Three Look Who's hiring posts are now featured on our Facebook page. These are free if you're a business and need help getting people to work. We offer free hiring posts. Right now, the Bureau of Land Management, Emerald Court in Scotts Bluff, and Quick Care Services are all hiring. Find those posts on our page at Panhandle Scanner.    Unfortunately, we have heard of multiple motorcycle accidents happening this year at the Sturgis Rally. Not necessarily at the rally, but in conjunction with.   And don't forget our public record every Monday through Friday, whenever available, on PanhandleScanner.com or Panhandle Scanner on Facebook.