A Tom Petty tribute band called The Waiting will perform at Music on Main in the EWC parking lot on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>A Tom Petty tribute band called The Waiting will perform at Music on Main in the EWC parking lot on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

The Waiting to perform in Torrington, Wyoming

The Brute &amp; Friends will perform at Papa Moon Farm on Friday, Aug. 30 starting at 6pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Brute &amp; Friends will perform at Papa Moon Farm on Friday, Aug. 30 starting at 6pm.&nbsp;

The Brute & Friends to play at Papa Moon Farm 

--Saturday--GENERAL2:00 PM - Parking Opens3:00 PM - Gates Open to Food Vendors and Vendor Market 3:30 PM - Gates Open for seating

Sunday--11:00 AM - Community Worship Service at Five Rocks Amphitheater12:00  PM - HORIZONSERVE (More Info Coming Soon!)1:00 PM - Free Worship Workshop with Chase &amp; Co2:00 PM - Parking Opens3:00 PM - Gates Open to Food Vendors and Vendor Market 3:30 PM - Gates Open for seating 

ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE TO ATTEND! <figure>
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 </figure>--Saturday--GENERAL2:00 PM - Parking Opens3:00 PM - Gates Open to Food Vendors and Vendor Market 3:30 PM - Gates Open for seatingARTISTS4:15 PM – Remedy Drive5:30 PM – Leanna Crawford7:00 PM – Blanca9:00 PM – Rhett WalkerSunday--11:00 AM - Community Worship Service at Five Rocks Amphitheater12:00 PM - HORIZONSERVE (More Info Coming Soon!)1:00 PM - Free Worship Workshop with Chase &amp; Co2:00 PM - Parking Opens3:00 PM - Gates Open to Food Vendors and Vendor Market 3:30 PM - Gates Open for seating ARTISTS4:15 PM – Chase &amp; Co5:30 PM – Rare of Breed7:00 PM – Colton Dixon9:00 PM – Skillet

Horizon Music Fest coming to Gering featuring Skillet and more 

Local blues-rock band, Shon Townsend Band along with The Waiting, a Tom Petty cover band will wrap up the 2024 season of Bands on the Bricks in downtown Alliance on Friday, Aug. 30 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Local blues-rock band, Shon Townsend Band along with The Waiting, a Tom Petty cover band will wrap up the 2024 season of Bands on the Bricks in downtown Alliance on Friday, Aug. 30 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

The Waiting, Shon Townsend Band to wrap up Bands on the Bricks 2024

UPDATE 8/26/24: Brandon has been located and found safe, according to APD.&nbsp;

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We are searching for Brandon Christen, a 35-year-old white male who has been missing since August 21, 2024. Brandon is 5'05" tall, weighs 195 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be traveling in a silver 2010 Ford F150 pick-up with a camper shell, bearing Nebraska license plates 65-4B.

If you have seen Brandon or his vehicle, or if you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Alliance Police Department at (308) 762-4955 or the Nebraska Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-877-441-LOST(5678) immediately.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated as we work to bring Brandon home safely. Thank you for your support!&nbsp;&nbsp;

By Alliance Police Department<figure>
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 </figure>UPDATE 8/26/24: Brandon has been located and found safe, according to APD.&nbsp;_________________________________________We are searching for Brandon Christen, a 35-year-old white male who has been missing since August 21, 2024. Brandon is 5'05" tall, weighs 195 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be traveling in a silver 2010 Ford F150 pick-up with a camper shell, bearing Nebraska license plates 65-4B.If you have seen Brandon or his vehicle, or if you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Alliance Police Department at (308) 762-4955 or the Nebraska Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-877-441-LOST(5678) immediately.Your assistance is greatly appreciated as we work to bring Brandon home safely. Thank you for your support!&nbsp;&nbsp;

UPDATE: Alliance police seek help finding missing Alliance man

Hay Springs 'Friendly Festival' schedule of events 

Alliance, NE – Starting on Monday August 19, Sundance PPI will start inspecting power poles for the City of Alliance. They will start at Wayne Road and Highway 385 going west of the highway along all City of Alliance lines. 

The inspection area will be from Wayne Road north to Madison Road and west of Highway 385. This is expected to take three weeks to complete.&nbsp;

Any questions can be addressed at Utility Facility (308) -762-1907.

By City of AllianceAlliance, NE – Starting on Monday August 19, Sundance PPI will start inspecting power poles for the City of Alliance. They will start at Wayne Road and Highway 385 going west of the highway along all City of Alliance lines. The inspection area will be from Wayne Road north to Madison Road and west of Highway 385. This is expected to take three weeks to complete.&nbsp;Any questions can be addressed at Utility Facility (308) -762-1907.

Inspection of Alliance power poles

Alliance, NE – The City of Alliance Water Department would like to remind the community to practice water conservation during high temperature months. High water demand places a strain on the City’s water system.

Different ways residents can aid with water conservation is by watering lawns in the early morning and less frequent; use a broom to clear walkways/driveways; and refrain from running faucets and other household appliances such as; washing machines and dishwashers excessively.

Please contact the Public Works Facility at (308) 762-1907 for more information or with questions on how you can practice water conservation.

By City of AllianceAlliance, NE – The City of Alliance Water Department would like to remind the community to practice water conservation during high temperature months. High water demand places a strain on the City’s water system.Different ways residents can aid with water conservation is by watering lawns in the early morning and less frequent; use a broom to clear walkways/driveways; and refrain from running faucets and other household appliances such as; washing machines and dishwashers excessively.Please contact the Public Works Facility at (308) 762-1907 for more information or with questions on how you can practice water conservation.

City of Alliance reminds to practice water conservation

Jaden Schumacher will play at Bobbi Jo's Branding Iron in Bayard on Satruday, Aug. 17 from 9pm - 11:30pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jaden Schumacher will play at Bobbi Jo's Branding Iron in Bayard on Satruday, Aug. 17 from 9pm - 11:30pm.&nbsp;

Jaden Schumacher to perform in Bayard 

Shane Keane will be performing at The Tailgate Bar and Grill in Crawford on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8pm - 12pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Shane Keane will be performing at The Tailgate Bar and Grill in Crawford on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8pm - 12pm.&nbsp;

Shane Keane to play in Crawford 

Keith Reid of Crazy Louie Band will be rocking out for "60's Night in Hemingford" on Friday, Aug. 16 from 6pm - 10pm.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Keith Reid of Crazy Louie Band will be rocking out for "60's Night in Hemingford" on Friday, Aug. 16 from 6pm - 10pm.&nbsp;

Keith Reid to play for '60's Night in Hemingford' 

Ivory Studio will play at Bands on Bordeaux in Chadron on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ivory Studio will play at Bands on Bordeaux in Chadron on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

Ivory Studio to perform at Bands on Bordeaux in Chadron 

Rodger Dodger and Loaded Dice will play at Bands on the Bricks in downtown Alliance on Friday, Aug. 16 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rodger Dodger and Loaded Dice will play at Bands on the Bricks in downtown Alliance on Friday, Aug. 16 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

Rodger Dodger, Loaded Dice to play at Bands on the Bricks 

The Darts and Not.Greenday will play in Scottsbluff at Bands on Broadway on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Darts and Not.Greenday will play in Scottsbluff at Bands on Broadway on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

The Darts, Not.Greenday to perform in Scottsbluff 

The Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) held the 5th Annual Amateur Photo Contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents of the District encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties. After a slow start, the photos started rolling in when the contest deadline was extended from June 1st to July 19th. The UNWNRD received over 250 photos this year, submitted in 5 different categories: Agriculture, Wildlife, Nature, Recreation, and Other.

After UNWNRD staff spent weeks narrowing down photos to find the best candidates in each category, the UNWNRD Board of Directors selected the best of the best during their Thursday Board Meeting. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner in each category and of those 5 top photos one winning photo will be made into a canvas print and displayed in the UNWNRD Office until the 2025 winners are selected.

Agriculture: Jeri Anderson, Dawes County – “Roxy the Storm Chaser” (Overall Winner)

Nature: Vicky Yant, Sioux County – “Northern Lights from Yant Hill”

Wildlife: April Casey, Box Butte County – “Greeting the Day”

Recreation: Mike Wellnitz, Sheridan County – “Under the Lights”

Other: Kirk Budd, Sheridan County – “Bridge on the Niobrara”

Audra Johnston was the 2023 winner with her photo “A Spring Storm” Taken in Sheridan County. Her photo is displayed in the UNWNRD Office until the 2024 winning photo arrives, then it will be hers to keep!

“We look forward to seeing all of the beautiful photos each year,” commented Mike Strasburger, UNWNRD Director, “and while separating the photos into categories definitely helped to award a greater variety of photos, it did not make the decisions any easier.” The Board of Directors has discussed putting together a calendar to help showcase some of the other amazing photos we haven’t been able to award over the last 5 years.

Thank you to all who submitted photos this year! The UNWNRD is eager to see many more amazing photos of Northwest Nebraska in years to come. Please look for more information on the NRD website www.unwnrd.org or stop by the office at 430 East 2nd Street to see the 2024 winning photo.

By Upper Niobrara White NRDThe Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District (UNWNRD) held the 5th Annual Amateur Photo Contest, in search of natural resources related photos from residents of the District encompassing Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux counties. After a slow start, the photos started rolling in when the contest deadline was extended from June 1st to July 19th. The UNWNRD received over 250 photos this year, submitted in 5 different categories: Agriculture, Wildlife, Nature, Recreation, and Other.After UNWNRD staff spent weeks narrowing down photos to find the best candidates in each category, the UNWNRD Board of Directors selected the best of the best during their Thursday Board Meeting. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner in each category and of those 5 top photos one winning photo will be made into a canvas print and displayed in the UNWNRD Office until the 2025 winners are selected.The 2024 Winners are:<figure>
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 </figure>Agriculture: Jeri Anderson, Dawes County – “Roxy the Storm Chaser” (Overall Winner)<figure>
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 </figure>Nature: Vicky Yant, Sioux County – “Northern Lights from Yant Hill”<figure>
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 </figure>Wildlife: April Casey, Box Butte County – “Greeting the Day”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723232121541.jpeg" alt="Mike Wellnitz - Under the Lights" />
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 </figure>Recreation: Mike Wellnitz, Sheridan County – “Under the Lights”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723232148374.jpeg" alt="Kirk Budd - Bridge on the Niobrara" />
 <figcaption>Kirk Budd - Bridge on the Niobrara</figcaption>
 </figure>Other: Kirk Budd, Sheridan County – “Bridge on the Niobrara”Audra Johnston was the 2023 winner with her photo “A Spring Storm” Taken in Sheridan County. Her photo is displayed in the UNWNRD Office until the 2024 winning photo arrives, then it will be hers to keep!“We look forward to seeing all of the beautiful photos each year,” commented Mike Strasburger, UNWNRD Director, “and while separating the photos into categories definitely helped to award a greater variety of photos, it did not make the decisions any easier.” The Board of Directors has discussed putting together a calendar to help showcase some of the other amazing photos we haven’t been able to award over the last 5 years.Thank you to all who submitted photos this year! The UNWNRD is eager to see many more amazing photos of Northwest Nebraska in years to come. Please look for more information on the NRD website www.unwnrd.org or stop by the office at 430 East 2nd Street to see the 2024 winning photo.

NRD announces 2024 Amateur Photo Contest winners

The new Panhandle Post app for iOS and Android devices is now available FREE for your mobile device.

<a href="https://panhandlepost.com/download">CLICK HERE to download from the App Store and Google Play.&nbsp;</a>

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&nbsp;Panhandle Post is your trusted news source for local &amp; regional news in the western Nebraska area. Stay up to date with everything happening around you, delivered right to your phone.

The new Panhandle Post app for iOS and Android devices is now available FREE for your mobile device.<a href="https://panhandlepost.com/download">CLICK HERE to download from the App Store and Google Play.&nbsp;</a>Panhandle Post is your destination for local news, sports, obituaries, announcements, Open Mic online, and more in Great Bend, KS.&nbsp;Panhandle Post is your trusted news source for local &amp; regional news in the western Nebraska area. Stay up to date with everything happening around you, delivered right to your phone.

Panhandle Post app now available 

To accommodate water and sewer utilities for the new bank under construction, Cody Avenue will be closed from 2 nd Street to 3 rd Street beginning now through Monday, August 5, 2024. 

Please seek alternate routes during this closure.

By City of AllianceTo accommodate water and sewer utilities for the new bank under construction, Cody Avenue will be closed from 2 nd Street to 3 rd Street beginning now through Monday, August 5, 2024. Please seek alternate routes during this closure.Please contact the Public Works Facility at (308) 762-1907 for more information or with questions on how you can practice water conservation.

UPDATE: Closure of Cody Ave. from 2nd Street to 3rd Street in Alliance

The Perfect Blend will play at Papa Moon Headquarters in Scottsbluff on Friday, August 2 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Perfect Blend will play at Papa Moon Headquarters in Scottsbluff on Friday, August 2 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

The Perfect Blend to perform in Scottsbluff 

Hooks &amp; The Huckleberries and Gabriel the Brute will be playing at Bands on the Bricks in downtown Alliance on Friday, August 2 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hooks &amp; The Huckleberries and Gabriel the Brute will be playing at Bands on the Bricks in downtown Alliance on Friday, August 2 from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

Hooks & The Huckleberries, Gabriel the Brute to play at Bands on the Bricks in Alliance

4 On The Floor and Jacob Westfall will be performing today, August 1 at Bands on Broadway in downtown Scottsbluff from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>4 On The Floor and Jacob Westfall will be performing today, August 1 at Bands on Broadway in downtown Scottsbluff from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

Jacob Westfall, 4 On The Floor to play at Bands on Broadway in Scottsbluff

Box Butte Co. Fair schedule of events 

Alliance, NE – Big Blue Bay will be closed the rest of the day, Tuesday, July 30 th . There will be normal hours of operation tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31 st .

For more information, please contact Shana Brown at (308) 762-2384.

By City of AllianceAlliance, NE – Big Blue Bay will be closed the rest of the day, Tuesday, July 30 th . There will be normal hours of operation tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31 st .For more information, please contact Shana Brown at (308) 762-2384.

Big Blue Bay temporary closure announced 

Debby Wagner will be performing 80's music on Friday, July 26 at Papa Moon Headquarters from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Debby Wagner will be performing 80's music on Friday, July 26 at Papa Moon Headquarters from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

Debby Wagner brings 80's retro music to Scottsbluff 

The Victory Underground will perform at the Sheridan County Fair in Gordon on Friday, July 26 from 9pm - 1am at the Gordon American Legion.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>The Victory Underground will perform at the Sheridan County Fair in Gordon on Friday, July 26 from 9pm - 1am at the Gordon American Legion.&nbsp;

Victory Underground to rock during Sheridan County Fair in Gordon 

Devon Worley Bands will perform Thursday, July 25 at Bands on Bordeaux in Chadron at Railroad Park from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Devon Worley Bands will perform Thursday, July 25 at Bands on Bordeaux in Chadron at Railroad Park from 6pm - 9pm.&nbsp;

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