🌱 Why Alliance’s 3rd and Box Butte restrooms are suddenly closed

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Alliance’s 3rd and Box Butte restrooms are suddenly closed
• How Alliance property owners can avoid late fees this month
• Alliance officers help remove alleged dangerous offender from the community

Also on today's calendar: Extension Board Meeting.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A bit of snow and rain; windy, with a high of 44 and low of 20 degrees.
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; windy, temps: high: 54, low: 23.
• Sunday: Sunshine and warmer, with a high of 70 and low of 31 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Public Restroom Closed Due to Vandalism (alliancetimes.com) — Public restrooms at 3rd and Box Butte in Alliance are temporarily closed after vandalism and will stay shut until repairs and safety measures are completed. The city will announce reopening details later and asks residents to report suspected vandalism to the Alliance Police Department at 308-762-4955.
   

2. First Half Property Taxes Due (alliancetimes.com) — First-half 2025 real estate and personal property taxes for Box Butte County are due by April 30, and Alliance residents are urged to pay on time to avoid interest. You can mail payments to the Alliance treasurer’s PO box, use the 6th Street drop box, or pay online, but remember the office will be closed for Arbor Day on Friday, April 24.
   

3. Arrest in Child Sexual Assault Investigation (panhandlepost.com) — Alliance residents should know that a man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a minor, following a swift joint response by the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office and Alliance Police Department. Authorities say he faces multiple felony charges under Nebraska law and remains in custody as the investigation continues, with officials emphasizing victim privacy and the presumption of innocence.
   

4. Alliance's Penn Vergil Receives USATF Nebraska Honors (panhandlepost.com) — Alliance readers can cheer on 13-year-old track standout Penn Vergil, who just brought home two major USATF Nebraska awards after a record-setting 2025 season. From breaking a decades-old regional high jump record to winning a national title in Savannah, she’s putting Alliance on the youth track and field map.
   

5. 10 roadside attractions in America that can still wow you (fresnobee.com) — One of America’s top roadside attractions is right here in our backyard: Carhenge in Alliance made Parade’s list of 10 must-see stops. The story highlights the quirky car sculpture alongside famous oddities nationwide, giving locals another reason to feel proud of this homegrown landmark.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alliance

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday April 21

• Movement - Building Strength Inside and Out: Alliance
  Western Nebraska Community College, 1750 Sweetwater Ave, Alliance
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday May 12

• Extension Board Meeting
  415 Black Hills Ave , Alliance
  11:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Soccer: Girls JV Game vs Campbell County (Home)
  Gering Middle School Gering, NE,
  4:00 pm
• BINGO Night
  Hemingford Elementary School Hemingford, NE 69348
  5:00 pm
• Soccer: Girls Varsity Game vs Campbell County (Home)
  Gering Middle School Gering, NE,
  5:45 pm

Saturday April 18

• 👟MS WTC Track & Field @ Bayard
  Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville Rushville, NE 69360
• 👟Track & Field WTC meet @ Bayard
  Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville Rushville, NE 69360
• WTC Art Show Bayard Gym
  Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville Rushville, NE 69360
• The Empowered Caregiver Conference
  Regional West Medical Center , 4021 Ave. B , Scottsbluff
  10:00 am

Sunday April 19

• National Park Week
  North Platte Natural Resources , 100547 Airport Rd , Scottsbluff

Monday April 20

• Soccer: Boys Varsity Game vs Scottsbluff (Away)
  Gering Public Schools Scottsbluff High School
  5:00 pm
• Soccer: Girls Varsity Game vs Scottsbluff (Away)
  Gering Public Schools Scottsbluff High School
  5:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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