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Nebraska officials to consider allowing expansion of mountain lion hunting

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission members will consider allowing mountain lion hunting in the central Panhandle when they meet Friday in Ogallala. The agenda for the meeting includes creation of a mountain lion “Wildcat Hills Unit” covering parts of Scotts Bluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Garden, Kimball and Banner Counties on both sides of the North Platte River.

29 days ago

Panhandle Post

Flash Flood Warning issued for Box Butte, Dawes, Morrill Counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Box Butte County in the panhandle of Nebraska... South Central Dawes County in the panhandle of Nebraska... Northern Morrill County in the panhandle of Nebraska... Northeastern Scotts Bluff County in the panhandle of Nebraska... Southeastern Sioux County in the panhandle of Nebraska... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 431 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Hemingford, Box Butte County Fairgrounds, Kilpatrick Lake, Berea, Box Butte Reservoir, Box Butte Campground, Box Butte Dam and Wild Horse Butte. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

29 days ago

Star-Herald

Mountain lion located near Scotts Bluff Country Club euthanized

Authorities confirmed that a mountain lion located near the Scotts Bluff Country Club was euthanized Wednesday, June 19. A resident in the Scotts Bluff Country Club area reported a mountain lion sighting in a porch area of their home at about 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to reports. A photo of the mountain lion was taken and provided.

29 days ago

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