Mar 14, 2025
Powder Horn Area boat ramp at Merritt closed due to damages
The ramp at the SRA will be closed until further notice due to damage incurred this past winter.
Law enforcement officials are seeking information about recent break-ins and thefts at Chadron State Park and Box Butte State Recreation Area.
Lt. Dan Kling, law enforcement supervisor for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s northwestern district, said the thefts consisted of various tools and materials with a replacement value totaling thousands of dollars.
Officials are asking anyone who has seen suspicious activity at these locations and others to contact a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission conservation officer or the law enforcement dispatch center in Chadron at 308-432-0510. People also may fill out the form on the Wildlife Crimestoppers website at outdoornebraska.gov or call the hotline at 1-800-742-7627. Tips may remain anonymous.