News from Neighbors

Morgan County cops shoot Sterling man
    FORT MORGAN TIMES, May 24 — An officer-involved shooting took place outside of Walmart on Thursday morning, according to Chief of Public Safety Paul Schultz.
    The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Dustin Brian Montano from Sterling. Montano was wanted for a double-homicide that had taken place that morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    Although no citizens or officers were injured, Montano was shot multiple times after he made a “threatening gesture,” according to Schultz. He was then airlifted to the Medical Center of the Rockies to receive treatment and he remains in critical condition.

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Museum celebrates 70th anniversary of Enders Dam
    IMPERIAL REPUBLICAN, May 24 — The Chase County Museum in Champion, Nebraska, will hold a special exhibit Sunday for the 70th anniversary of the building of Enders Dam and Reservoir.
    The main reason to build the dam more than 70 years ago was flood control.
    “After the ’34 flood (of the Republican River), something needed to be done,” Chase County Historical Society president Charley Colton said.
    Construction of the dam began in March 1947, so it’s not quite the 70th anniversary.

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