Dr. Mathew Brust, Chadron State College Professor of Life Sciences, returned to south-central Wyoming this summer in hopes of capturing additional specimens to confirm what he suspected was his discovery of a new species of bumblebee scarab beetle in July 2022. On July 10, in the late afternoon, he drove about 27…
The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to strengthen Nebraska’s urban forest infrastructure in disadvantaged communities across the state. The arboretum aims to accomplish this through tree plantings, tree maintenance and removal, and workforce development. The grant is…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated vaccinations for influenza prevent tens of thousands of hospitalizations each year. Regional West wants to help protect our community from the flu virus by offering multiple, convenient vaccine options. Regional West’s annual drive-thru (high-dose) flu shot clinic for Medicare patients 65 years…
Cutthroat and rainbow trout will be stocked by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter. “This program emphasizes the urban and community waters statewide,” said Greg Anderson, Game and Parks’ fish production supervisor. “Ten-inch trout are stocked to provide angling opportunities for all…
Today on KNEB.tv News: Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out Thursday morning at the UNL Extension Center in Scottsbluff Winners of United Way Duck Draw presented grand prizes YMCA Campaign Fundraiser kicks off this evening in Scottsbluff Catch those stories and a whole lot more- right now on…
The appearance of young bull moose in southern Gering led to some excitement as the sun started to rise Friday morning. Nebraska Game and Parks Conservation Officer Josh Widhelm tells KNEB News Gering Police took a call about the animal before sunrise, and once it was light out, the moose…
The Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is excited to announce the launch of its new telehealth services. Telehealth allows patients to receive care from a CAPWN provider via videoconferencing, making it possible for them to see a doctor or other healthcare provider without having to travel to a CAPWN…
Trials for the Winter Peas included 16 varieties and were planted in the fall of 2022. The winter pea trials at Perkins County were excellent, considering the dry fall and being planted into dry soil. The peas went into winter without significant stands. Volunteering wheat from the preceding crop hindered…
Scottsbluff Police say a human bone discovered in the North Platte River between Minatare and Melbeta two years ago has been confirmed to be remains of a man missing since 2016. Detective Brandi Brunz says last week, the department received confirmation that the DNA profiles of the bone were a…
Charges have been dismissed against an Arizona man who was facing two felony drug charges here in Scotts Bluff County. 53-year-old Daniel Gonzales was arrested in February following a routine welfare check on a rural Scottsbluff home. During the check, authorities found guns and methamphetamine and he was ultimately charged…
