Manhunt in Halsey/Dunning area

Tabor

Authorities are searching for man wanted on multiple warrants in Missouri. A vehicle connected to 39-year-old Lloyd Tabor was recovered Friday along Highway 2 near Halsey. It was stolen from South Dakota, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. He is considered armed and dangerous and described as 5'6", 175 lbs., brown eyes, and bald. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately. 

Tabor's Missouri warrants involve charges of Burglary 1st Degree,1st Degree Tampering and Resisting Arrest. 

-O- Information courtesy of KVRN

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The Cherry County Sheriff’s office investigated an accident shortly after 4 PM Thursday afternoon involving a bicyclist and a one ton pick up on Highway 12, about 3 miles east of Valentine. According to the report 17 year old Brandon Scholl of Valentine was transported to the Cherry County Hospital by Ambulance. The bike was destroyed and the pickup sustained about $3,000 in damage. It was believed that Scholls injuries were not life threatening. With warmer weather motorist should be aware of bicyclists and pedestrians along area roads. Likewise the pedestrians and bikers should be aware of surroundings when out for a ride or walk.

Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will be able to meet with a representative of Congressman Smith’s office for a “mobile office” on Tuesday, April 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CT) in Valentine.

 A “mobile office” allows constituents to meet directly with one of Smith’s staff members about federal issues and take advantage of the constituent services available through his office, such as assisting individuals with challenges they face while working with a federal agency, ordering flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, and booking tours in Washington, D.C.

 Smith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide his mobile office and a staff member on Tuesday, April 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CT): Valentine Public Library, 324 N. Main Street, Valentine, NE

 For additional information, contact Congressman Smith’s Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333.

Even though the 2013 Cattleman's Ball is more than 60 days away, tickets are going fast.  In fact, about 1,000 of the 4,000 available tickets have already been sold, and the pace is picking up.   As in the past, Cattleman's Ball officials expect to sell out well in advance of the event.

The 2013 Cattlemen’s Ball will take place June 7th and 8th on the Hanging H Ranch on U.S. Highway 30 east of Paxton, Nebraska. This year's event is co-hosted by the Ralph and Beverly Holzfaster family and the Neal Hansen family. The Cattlemen’s Ball is the state’s premier fundraiser for the fight against cancer, with 100% of the dollars raised staying in Nebraska.  This year's theme is "On the Trail to a Cure."

The Cattlemen’s Ball is hosted by a different Nebraska ranch or feedlot every year.  Its mission is to raise money for cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, while showcasing rural Nebraska and promoting beef as part of a healthy diet.  Since its inception, the Cattlemen’s Ball has raised more than $6.3 million.  In addition to providing funds to the Eppley Cancer Center, a portion of the funds is also targeted for local healthcare organizations.

For information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.cattlemensball.com. Tickets may also be purchased at Adams Bank & Trust in Ogallala, or by calling 308.284.7883.