KNEB.tv News: May 4, 2021

KNEB.tv News: May 4, 2021

Today on KNEB.tv News: Man standing murder trial in Box Butte County seeks new legal counsel; WyoBraska Gives raising tens of thousands of dollars for area non-profits; Local tourism officials kick off National Travel and Tourism Week. Bill Boyer with your weather, Chabella Guzman with your ag news- catch those…
Wyoming Fugitive Apprehended in Scotts Bluff County

Wyoming Fugitive Apprehended in Scotts Bluff County

A 26-year-old Wyoming man wanted on charges of 1st Degree Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, and Strangulation- among other charges- was apprehended this week by authorities in Scotts Bluff County. Brandon Jessiman had been on the lam since early March when a warrant was issued for his arrest. U.S. Marshals had tried…
Platte Valley Companies Participates in National Walk at Lunch Day

Platte Valley Companies Participates in National Walk at Lunch Day

Today is National Walk at Lunch Day, and employers across the country encouraged their employees to get out and stretch their legs. That was the case at Platte Valley Companies at Circle Drive in Scottsbluff, as the company set up a 'walking taco' station around their campus as employees walked…
Terrytown Water Tower Coming Down This Week

Terrytown Water Tower Coming Down This Week

An iconic landmark here in the Valley is coming down this week. Last May, the Terrytown City Council voted to remove the Terrytown Water tower due to high maintenance costs. Starting on Wednesday, the equipment will be arriving to dismantle and remove the tower. Terrytown City Officials are encouraging people…
KSGB Celebrates Earth Day with Main Street Market

KSGB Celebrates Earth Day with Main Street Market

Earth Day was officially last Thursday- but a big celebration for Mother Earth was held Saturday at Main Street Market in Scottsbluff. This event, in partnership with Keep Scottsbluff/ Gering Beautiful, is aimed at raising awareness about the environment and how locals can pitch in to make a difference. During…
U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Enforcement Results Released by SPD

U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Enforcement Results Released by SPD

Local law enforcement officers in the City of Scottsbluff issued a total of 27 citations, issued 79 warnings, had four felony arrests, and made seven warrant arrests during the national U Drive. U Text. U Pay. high-visibility enforcement campaign that ran April 8-12. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of…
Next Young Professionals Hosting Spring up the Bluff this Saturday

Next Young Professionals Hosting Spring up the Bluff this Saturday

Now that springtime weather is here, there's again the opportunity for residents to Spring up the Bluff. The NEXT Young Professionals will be hosting the 1.6 mile run up Scotts Bluff National Monument's Summit Road this Saturday. Board Member Jordan Diedrich says the three main categories are men, women, and…
Authorities Respond to Rollover West of Scottsbluff that Injures Two

Authorities Respond to Rollover West of Scottsbluff that Injures Two

Authorities say two occupants in a small SUV suffered non-life threatening injuries Tuesday morning in an accident on Highway 26 near County Road 18 west of Scottsbluff. The Nebraska State Patrol says first responders were called to the scene shortly before 9 a.m. for a rollover, finding the vehicle on…
Deuel Co. Deputy Makes Sizable Meth Bust

Deuel Co. Deputy Makes Sizable Meth Bust

A Big Springs man is behind bars and facing charges in both Nebraska and Colorado following a traffic stop this past weekend. The Deuel County Sheriff's Office says during the stop Saturday, a deputy determined Charles Lile had a Colorado warrant for charges that include dflon in possession of a…