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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723232053124.jpeg" alt="Vicky Yant - Northern Lights&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Vicky Yant - Northern Lights&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Nature: Vicky Yant, Sioux County – “Northern Lights from Yant Hill”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723232081950.jpeg" alt="April Casey - Greeting the Day" />
 <figcaption>April Casey - Greeting the Day</figcaption>
 </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" />
 <figcaption>Mike Wellnitz - Under the Lights</figcaption>
 </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

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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.

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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.

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 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;

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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;

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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;

Devon Worley Band to perform at Bands on Bordeaux in Chadron

Back in the Day and Kid Shelleen will play at Bands on Broadway in downtown Scottsbluff Thursday, July 25 from 6pm-9pm.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Back in the Day and Kid Shelleen will play at Bands on Broadway in downtown Scottsbluff Thursday, July 25 from 6pm-9pm.&nbsp;

Kid Shelleen, Back in the Day to perform at Bands on Broadway 

9:00am-12:30 pm - Static Judging&nbsp;&nbsp;

9:00am-12:30 pm- Open Class Check In&nbsp;&nbsp;

1-4:00 pm- Rabbit Show, Poultry Show&nbsp;&nbsp;

5:30 pm- Cake &amp; Cookie Jar Auction&nbsp;&nbsp;

7:00 pm- Businessman Showmanship&nbsp;&nbsp;

11:00 am- Unified Showmanship&nbsp;&nbsp;

1:00 pm- Sheep &amp; Goat Show&nbsp;&nbsp;

5:30-6 pm-Mutton Bustin’ Entries&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mutton Bustin’ Contestants must weigh 50&nbsp;lbs&nbsp;or less&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

6:00 pm-Mutton Bustin’ begins at McGinley Arena&nbsp;&nbsp;

Immediately Following: Ranch Event/Ranch Bronc Riding&nbsp;&nbsp;

McGinley Arena $10 for Adults&nbsp;&nbsp;

6:00 am-Legacy Coop Breakfast&nbsp;&nbsp;

7:00 am- Security First Doughnuts&nbsp;&nbsp;

9:00am- Breeding Beef, Stockers, Dairy, Showmanship, Bucket Calves, Fitter’s Competition&nbsp;&nbsp;

10:30 am- SCF&amp;R Queen Competition @ Church of God&nbsp;&nbsp;

5:00 pm-9:00 pm- INFLATABLES&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

7:00 pm- Tailgate Party McGinley Arena&nbsp;&nbsp;

8:00 pm- PRCA Rodeo McGinley Arena&nbsp;&nbsp;

7:30-11:30 pm- Rodeo Dance @ Gordon Country Club with Twisted 20&nbsp;&nbsp;

9am-4pm-Quilt Show-Gordon Methodist Church Friendship Hall&nbsp;&nbsp;

10:00 am-Small Animal Round Robin&nbsp;&nbsp;

1:00 pm-Large Animal Round Robin&nbsp;&nbsp;

9:00 pm-Rodeo Dance @ Gordon Legion with Victory Underground&nbsp;&nbsp;

7:00 am-Cowboy Breakfast-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

10:00 am– Parade on Main St&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Stars, Stripes &amp; County Fair Nights”&nbsp;&nbsp;

11:00 am-Family Project &amp; Open Class Pick Up&nbsp;&nbsp;

MONDAY, JULY 22&nbsp;&nbsp;9:00am-12:30 pm - Static Judging&nbsp;&nbsp;9:00am-12:30 pm- Open Class Check In&nbsp;&nbsp;1-4:00 pm- Rabbit Show, Poultry Show&nbsp;&nbsp;5:00 pm- Family Fun Night&nbsp;&nbsp;5:30 pm- Cake &amp; Cookie Jar Auction&nbsp;&nbsp;7:00 pm- Businessman Showmanship&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TUESDAY, JULY 23&nbsp;&nbsp;7:30am-Swine Show&nbsp;&nbsp;11:00 am- Unified Showmanship&nbsp;&nbsp;1:00 pm- Sheep &amp; Goat Show&nbsp;&nbsp;5:30-6 pm-Mutton Bustin’ Entries&nbsp;&nbsp;Mutton Bustin’ Contestants must weigh 50&nbsp;lbs&nbsp;or less&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6:00 pm-Mutton Bustin’ begins at McGinley Arena&nbsp;&nbsp;Immediately Following: Ranch Event/Ranch Bronc Riding&nbsp;&nbsp;McGinley Arena $10 for Adults&nbsp;&nbsp;WEDNESDAY, JULY 24&nbsp;&nbsp;6:00 am-Legacy Coop Breakfast&nbsp;&nbsp;9-11:00 am-Beef Shows&nbsp;&nbsp;11:30 am- Animal Clinic&nbsp;&nbsp;1:00 pm- Livestock Judging&nbsp;&nbsp;4:30pm-Buyer Bonanza&nbsp;&nbsp;5:30 pm- Livestock Auction&nbsp;&nbsp;THURSDAY, JULY 25&nbsp;&nbsp;6:30 am-Beef Check-In&nbsp;&nbsp;7:00 am- Security First Doughnuts&nbsp;&nbsp;9:00 am- PRCA Rodeo Slack&nbsp;&nbsp;9:00am- Breeding Beef, Stockers, Dairy, Showmanship, Bucket Calves, Fitter’s Competition&nbsp;&nbsp;10:30 am- SCF&amp;R Queen Competition @ Church of God&nbsp;&nbsp;1:00 pm- Cat Show&nbsp;&nbsp;2:00 pm- Dog Show&nbsp;&nbsp;5:00 pm-9:00 pm- INFLATABLES&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7:00 pm- Tailgate Party McGinley Arena&nbsp;&nbsp;8:00 pm- PRCA Rodeo McGinley Arena&nbsp;&nbsp;8:00 pm-11:30 pm- Teen Dance&nbsp;&nbsp;7:30-11:30 pm- Rodeo Dance @ Gordon Country Club with Twisted 20&nbsp;&nbsp;FRIDAY, JULY 26&nbsp;&nbsp;9:00 am-Rodeo Slack&nbsp;&nbsp;9:00 am- Clover Bud Parade&nbsp;&nbsp;9am-4pm-Quilt Show-Gordon Methodist Church Friendship Hall&nbsp;&nbsp;10:00 am-Small Animal Round Robin&nbsp;&nbsp;1:00 pm-Large Animal Round Robin&nbsp;&nbsp;3:00 pm - Packer Load Out&nbsp;&nbsp;4:00 pm- Project Pick up&nbsp;&nbsp;5:00 pm-9:00 pm- INFLATABLES&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7:00 pm- Tailgate Party McGinley Arena&nbsp;&nbsp;8:00 pm-PRCA Rodeo&nbsp;&nbsp;9:00 pm-Rodeo Dance @ Gordon Legion with Victory Underground&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SATURDAY, JULY 27&nbsp;&nbsp;7:00 am-Cowboy Breakfast-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gordon Park&nbsp;&nbsp;9am-4pm-Quilt Show-Gordon Methodist Church Friendship Hall&nbsp;&nbsp;10:00 am– Parade on Main St&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Stars, Stripes &amp; County Fair Nights”&nbsp;&nbsp;11:00 am-Family Project &amp; Open Class Pick Up&nbsp;&nbsp;1:00 pm- Sponsor Meal&nbsp;&nbsp;5:00 pm-9:00 pm- INFLATABLES&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7:00 pm- Tailgate Party McGinley Arena&nbsp;&nbsp;8:00 pm-PRCA Rodeo&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sheridan County Fair schedule of events 

Marty McFly went to a similar building at just the right time,

Marty McFly went to a similar building at just the right time,

Heritage Days 'Hunt for the Symbol' Clue #4

The item you search for sent Marty to 1955. 

The mistake Doc made was letting him drive.

Reminder: The item is not on private property. The item is on the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The item you search for sent Marty to 1955. The mistake Doc made was letting him drive.Reminder: The item is not on private property. The item is on the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Heritage Days 'Hunt for the Symbol' Clue #3

Loaded Dice will perform in Alliance Saturday night, July 20 in the 200 block of downtown from 8:30pm - 12:30am.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Loaded Dice will perform in Alliance Saturday night, July 20 in the 200 block of downtown from 8:30pm - 12:30am.&nbsp;

Loaded Dice to play in Alliance during Heritage Days

Victory Underground will perform on Saturday, July 20 from 8pm - 12 midnight at Tipsy Dixies in Alliance.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Victory Underground will perform on Saturday, July 20 from 8pm - 12 midnight at Tipsy Dixies in Alliance.&nbsp;

Victory Underground to perform in Alliance 

The Rathco will perform July 19 from 9pm - 1am following Bands on the Bricks in Alliance with Greendales and New Wave Time Machine.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Rathco will perform July 19 from 9pm - 1am following Bands on the Bricks in Alliance with Greendales and New Wave Time Machine.&nbsp;

Rathco to perform following Greendales, New Wave Time Machine in Alliance

Heritage Days 'Hunt for the Symbol' Clue #2

This year’s search is inspired by a movie,And finding the spike would be just groovy.

Reminder: The item is not on private property and is on the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Heritage Days 'Hunt for the Symbol' Clue #2This year’s search is inspired by a movie,And finding the spike would be just groovy.Reminder: The item is not on private property and is on the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To find the item would never be hidden on PRIVATE PROPERTY.

Please do not trespass or endanger yourself to look for the item.&nbsp;

To find the item would never be hidden on PRIVATE PROPERTY.The item is also on the ground.Please do not trespass or endanger yourself to look for the item.&nbsp;

Heritage Days 'Hunt for the Symbol' Clue #1

Heritage Days is back in Alliance, July 17 – July 21.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Hunt for the Symbol contest clues will begin July 15 and will be announced on KCOW and posted on Alliance Heritage Days and Alliance Times-Herald Facebook pages. Clues will continue for 5 days or until the Spike is found.&nbsp;The person who finds the spike will receive $300 in Chamber&nbsp;Bucks.&nbsp;

Heritage Days is back in Alliance, July 17 – July 21.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wednesday, July 17&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>GRAND MARSHAL courtesy of FNBO | 200 Block of Box Butte @ 6 PM&nbsp;</li><li>7th Street Dancers | 200 Block of Box Butte @ 7 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Food Vendors | 300 Block Box Butte @ 11 AM – 9 PM&nbsp;</li><li>The Newberry’s Vendor Market | 402 Box Butte @ 4 – 9 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Frazier Shows Carnival&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Thursday, July 18&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Food Vendors | 300 Block Box Butte&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 AM—10 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Cattle Capital Rodeo Youth Play Day @ 6:30 pm&nbsp;</li><li>The Newberry’s Vendor Market | 402 Box Butte @ 4 – 9 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Frazier Shows Carnival&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Friday, July 19&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Prairie Dog Open Disc Golf @ Laing Lake&nbsp;</li><li>Food Vendors 300 Block Box Butte 11 a.m.—10 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li>Bands on the Bricks | 6 PM – 1 AM with The&nbsp;Greendales&nbsp;and New Wave Time Machine&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Golden Hour BBQ Live Music and Beer&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Saturday, July 20&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Band Road Run 5K/10K &amp; 2 mi Walk | 6:45 a.m. Registration/ 7:30 a.m. Start&nbsp;</li><li>Heritage Days Parade 10 a.m. Black Hills Ave, East on 3rd St to Safeway. Sponsored by: Platte Valley Bank&nbsp;</li><li>Dave Kimmel Memorial Disc Golf Tournament @ 10 AM. PDGA required to play.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Golden Hour BBQ Live music and Beer&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Food Vendors | 300 Block Box Butte 11 AM – 10 PM&nbsp;</li><li>BBQ Lunch | Masonic Lodge #183 after the Parade until 1 PM&nbsp;</li><li>AHS Activities Golf Scramble @ 1 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Street Dance in the 200 Block of Box Butte with Loaded Dice 9 PM to 1&nbsp; AM&nbsp;</li><li>Frazier Shows Carnival&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Sunday, July 21&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Double L Arena Team Roping | One mile N of&nbsp;Carhenge&nbsp;@ 1 PM&nbsp;</li><li>12th Annual John&nbsp;Whitecrane&nbsp;3 on 3 Basketball Tournament | @ 1PM&nbsp;</li><li>Masonic Lodge #183 Cornhole tournament | 200 Block @ 1PM&nbsp;</li><li>3 Person Scramble 9 holes | @ 3 p.m.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Hunt for the Symbol Contest&nbsp;The Hunt for the Symbol contest clues will begin July 15 and will be announced on KCOW and posted on Alliance Heritage Days and Alliance Times-Herald Facebook pages. Clues will continue for 5 days or until the Spike is found.&nbsp;The person who finds the spike will receive $300 in Chamber&nbsp;Bucks.&nbsp;

Heritage Days schedule of events 

last updated July 7, 2024 — Event times are tentative and subject to change

All Day&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/buckskinners/">Buckskinners primitive camp</a>, open to visitors&nbsp;(3 Miles East, ~8 miles south from Museum of the Fur Trade)

6-9 p.m.&nbsp;- Bands on Bordeaux - The Bar Flies&nbsp;(First Street, between Main &amp; Bordeaux streets)

6 p.m. - Midnight&nbsp;- Mac’s Carnival&nbsp;(East Second &amp; Bordeaux streets)

9 p.m. - Midnight&nbsp;- BAR D MUSIC, - DJ,&nbsp;(Downtown Plaza, Second &amp; Main streets)

10 a.m - noon&nbsp;- Nerf blaster war, by Thermopolis Nerf&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)

Noon - 7 p.m.&nbsp;- Traders’ Market Officially Opens&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)

12:30 p.m.&nbsp;- Black Hills Raptor Center&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)

1 - 5 p.m.&nbsp;- Inflatables! Slip ’n’ Slide &amp; Waterslide&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)

2 - 6 p.m.&nbsp;- Nerf blaster war, by Thermopolis Nerf&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)

5 - 7 p.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park Cruise&nbsp;(315 W Third Street, FNBO Parking Lot)

6 - 8 p.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/entertainment/#pete">Pete Butler</a>&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Gazebo, Fourth and Main streets)

7:30 p.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nwnebraskatrails">Glow and Grind Bike Parade</a>, Northwest Nebraska Trails Association&nbsp;(Chadron State College to Railroad Park)

8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.&nbsp;- Karaoke @ Wild’s Bar &amp; Grill,&nbsp;(216 W Second Street)

9 p.m. - 1 a.m.&nbsp;- Live Entertainment, Eight Second Ride&nbsp;(Downtown, Second &amp; Main streets)

10 p.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/fireworks">Fireworks</a>! Great views from the downtown street dance, East First Street (between Main &amp; Cedar streets), the Carnival (100-200 block of Bordeaux Street), or Roger Eaton Soccer fields (Main Street &amp; Norfolk Ave).

All Day&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dawescountysoftball/">11th Annual Rob Brown Memorial Softball Tournament (Mens)</a>,&nbsp;(Shumway Fields, E Niobrara Ave)

7:30 a.m.&nbsp;- Rotary Colter Run, 2-mile, 5k, 10k&nbsp;(CSC Nelson Physical Activity Center) must register in-person from 6:30-7:29 a.m. July 15

8 a.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park Registration&nbsp;(Wilson Park)

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.&nbsp;- Traders’ Market Opens&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)

9:15 - 9:40 a.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/parade/#flags">Parade of Historic Fur Trade Flags</a>&nbsp;(400 Block of Main Street)

9:45 - 10 a.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/parade/#puppies">Parade of Puppies</a>&nbsp;(400 Block of Main Street)

10 a.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/parade/#parade">48th Annual Lion’s Club Parade</a>&nbsp;(10th &amp; Main to First &amp; Main streets)

11 a.m.&nbsp;- The String Beans, family friendly music&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Gazebo)

11 a.m.&nbsp;- Chadron Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s BBQ&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)

11 a.m.&nbsp;- Ice Cream Social - First Congregational Church of Chadron&nbsp;(4th Street and Chadron Avenue)

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park, Show and Shine&nbsp;(Wilson Park)

1 p.m.&nbsp;- Rotary World Championship Buffalo Chip Throw&nbsp;(400 Block of Main Street)

2 p.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park, Judging Deadline&nbsp;(Wilson Park)

3 p.m.&nbsp;- Bump and Run&nbsp;(Dawes County Fairgrounds, Adults $10, Teens $5, 12 and under FREE!)

3 p.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park, Awards Presentation&nbsp;(Wilson Park)

3 - 7 p.m.&nbsp;- CSC Spirit presents Cornhole Tournament&nbsp;(Downtown Plaza, Second &amp; Main streets)

3 - 7 p.m.&nbsp;- Chadron Christian Church Family Scavengery Hunt&nbsp;(Starts @ Wilson Park)

4 p.m.&nbsp;- Historical Cemetery Tour&nbsp;(Greenwood Cemetery, 1588 US Highway 20, $10 admittance, under age 15 free!)

7 p.m.&nbsp;- Historical Cemetery Tour&nbsp;(Greenwood Cemetery, 1588 US Highway 20, $10 admittance, under age 15 free!)

9 p.m. - 1 a.m.&nbsp;- Live Entertainment, Jessica Loobey&nbsp;(Downtown, Second &amp; Main streets)

<h2>2024 Fur Trade Days events</h2>last updated July 7, 2024 — Event times are tentative and subject to change<h2>Thursday, July 11, 2024</h2>All Day&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/buckskinners/">Buckskinners primitive camp</a>, open to visitors&nbsp;(3 Miles East, ~8 miles south from Museum of the Fur Trade)6-9 p.m.&nbsp;- Bands on Bordeaux - The Bar Flies&nbsp;(First Street, between Main &amp; Bordeaux streets)6 p.m. - Midnight&nbsp;- Mac’s Carnival&nbsp;(East Second &amp; Bordeaux streets)9 p.m. - Midnight&nbsp;- BAR D MUSIC, - DJ,&nbsp;(Downtown Plaza, Second &amp; Main streets)<h2>Friday, July 12, 2024</h2>All Day&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/buckskinners/">Buckskinners primitive camp</a>, open to visitors&nbsp;(3 Miles East, ~8 miles south from Museum of the Fur Trade)10 a.m - noon&nbsp;- Nerf blaster war, by Thermopolis Nerf&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)Noon - 7 p.m.&nbsp;- Traders’ Market Officially Opens&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)12:30 p.m.&nbsp;- Black Hills Raptor Center&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)1 - 5 p.m.&nbsp;- Inflatables! Slip ’n’ Slide &amp; Waterslide&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)2 - 6 p.m.&nbsp;- Nerf blaster war, by Thermopolis Nerf&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)5 - 7 p.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park Cruise&nbsp;(315 W Third Street, FNBO Parking Lot)6 - 8 p.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/entertainment/#pete">Pete Butler</a>&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Gazebo, Fourth and Main streets)6 p.m. - Midnight&nbsp;- Mac’s Carnival&nbsp;(East Second &amp; Bordeaux streets)7:30 p.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nwnebraskatrails">Glow and Grind Bike Parade</a>, Northwest Nebraska Trails Association&nbsp;(Chadron State College to Railroad Park)8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.&nbsp;- Karaoke @ Wild’s Bar &amp; Grill,&nbsp;(216 W Second Street)9 p.m. - 1 a.m.&nbsp;- Live Entertainment, Eight Second Ride&nbsp;(Downtown, Second &amp; Main streets)10 p.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/fireworks">Fireworks</a>! Great views from the downtown street dance, East First Street (between Main &amp; Cedar streets), the Carnival (100-200 block of Bordeaux Street), or Roger Eaton Soccer fields (Main Street &amp; Norfolk Ave).<h2>Saturday, July 13, 2024</h2>All Day&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/buckskinners/">Buckskinners primitive camp</a>, open to visitors&nbsp;(3 Miles East, ~8 miles south from Museum of the Fur Trade)All Day&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dawescountysoftball/">11th Annual Rob Brown Memorial Softball Tournament (Mens)</a>,&nbsp;(Shumway Fields, E Niobrara Ave)7:30 a.m.&nbsp;- Rotary Colter Run, 2-mile, 5k, 10k&nbsp;(CSC Nelson Physical Activity Center) must register in-person from 6:30-7:29 a.m. July 158 a.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park Registration&nbsp;(Wilson Park)9 a.m. - 3 p.m.&nbsp;- Traders’ Market Opens&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)9:15 - 9:40 a.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/parade/#flags">Parade of Historic Fur Trade Flags</a>&nbsp;(400 Block of Main Street)9:45 - 10 a.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/parade/#puppies">Parade of Puppies</a>&nbsp;(400 Block of Main Street)10 a.m.&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/parade/#parade">48th Annual Lion’s Club Parade</a>&nbsp;(10th &amp; Main to First &amp; Main streets)<h2>FOLLOWING THE PARADE</h2>11 a.m.&nbsp;- The String Beans, family friendly music&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Gazebo)11 a.m.&nbsp;- Chadron Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s BBQ&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)11 a.m.&nbsp;- Ice Cream Social - First Congregational Church of Chadron&nbsp;(4th Street and Chadron Avenue)11 a.m. - 4 p.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park, Show and Shine&nbsp;(Wilson Park)1 p.m.&nbsp;- Rotary World Championship Buffalo Chip Throw&nbsp;(400 Block of Main Street)1 - 5 p.m.&nbsp;- Inflatables! Slip ’n’ Slide &amp; Waterslide&nbsp;(Dawes County Courthouse Lawn)2 p.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park, Judging Deadline&nbsp;(Wilson Park)3 p.m.&nbsp;- Bump and Run&nbsp;(Dawes County Fairgrounds, Adults $10, Teens $5, 12 and under FREE!)3 p.m.&nbsp;- Classics in the Park, Awards Presentation&nbsp;(Wilson Park)3 - 7 p.m.&nbsp;- CSC Spirit presents Cornhole Tournament&nbsp;(Downtown Plaza, Second &amp; Main streets)3 - 7 p.m.&nbsp;- Chadron Christian Church Family Scavengery Hunt&nbsp;(Starts @ Wilson Park)4 p.m.&nbsp;- Historical Cemetery Tour&nbsp;(Greenwood Cemetery, 1588 US Highway 20, $10 admittance, under age 15 free!)6 p.m. - Midnight&nbsp;- Mac’s Carnival&nbsp;(East Second &amp; Bordeaux streets)7 p.m.&nbsp;- Historical Cemetery Tour&nbsp;(Greenwood Cemetery, 1588 US Highway 20, $10 admittance, under age 15 free!)8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.&nbsp;- Karaoke @ Wild’s Bar &amp; Grill,&nbsp;(216 W Second Street)9 p.m. - 1 a.m.&nbsp;- Live Entertainment, Jessica Loobey&nbsp;(Downtown, Second &amp; Main streets)<h2>Sunday, July 14, 2024</h2>All Day&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://furtradedays.com/post/buckskinners/">Buckskinners primitive camp</a>, open to visitors&nbsp;(3 Miles East, ~8 miles south from Museum of the Fur Trade)

Fur Trade Days 2024 Schedule Of Events

The Alliance Police Department has taken delivery of new, solar powered mobile surveillance unit from WCCTV, based in Dallas, Texas. After seeking bids from three companies, APD found that WCCTV offered the best combination of features, customer service and warranty. This unit was purchased with grant funds from the Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative at no cost to taxpayers.

The system uses a multi-view camera system. The primary camera is a pan-tilt-zoom camera with 40x zoom. The secondary camera has four fixed views. The unit is also equipped with a PA speaker to enable automated and real-time warning messages, perimeter protection and other features including motion notifications if enabled.

The unit is fully self-contained. Solar panels keep the unit’s batteries charged, and in the event of inclement weather, the unit can run up to 30 days even when clouds persist. It also has anti-theft and anti-tamper components. One camera angle provides security for the unit at all times. Camera feeds can be accessed in real-time on a desktop computer, or via the mobile app. Video is also stored internally for 30 days before being overwritten.

The Alliance Police Department is excited to bring this technology to our community. Our first deployment will be next week at the annual Heritage Days Festival. This technology will enable us to keep an eye on crowds and will also serve as a deterrent to criminal activity. Moving forward, the camera can be placed based on crime trends and feedback from the community including local business owners. 

For questions or to request the camera trailer in your area, please call APD at 308-762-4955 or email comments@bbcpublicsafety.us.

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 </figure>The Alliance Police Department has taken delivery of new, solar powered mobile surveillance unit from WCCTV, based in Dallas, Texas. After seeking bids from three companies, APD found that WCCTV offered the best combination of features, customer service and warranty. This unit was purchased with grant funds from the Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative at no cost to taxpayers.The system uses a multi-view camera system. The primary camera is a pan-tilt-zoom camera with 40x zoom. The secondary camera has four fixed views. The unit is also equipped with a PA speaker to enable automated and real-time warning messages, perimeter protection and other features including motion notifications if enabled.The unit is fully self-contained. Solar panels keep the unit’s batteries charged, and in the event of inclement weather, the unit can run up to 30 days even when clouds persist. It also has anti-theft and anti-tamper components. One camera angle provides security for the unit at all times. Camera feeds can be accessed in real-time on a desktop computer, or via the mobile app. Video is also stored internally for 30 days before being overwritten.The Alliance Police Department is excited to bring this technology to our community. Our first deployment will be next week at the annual Heritage Days Festival. This technology will enable us to keep an eye on crowds and will also serve as a deterrent to criminal activity. Moving forward, the camera can be placed based on crime trends and feedback from the community including local business owners. For questions or to request the camera trailer in your area, please call APD at 308-762-4955 or email comments@bbcpublicsafety.us.

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