A local group of Scotts Bluff County 4-H kids interested in robotics made a big splash in the state's FIRST LEGO League, with a second place finish at the 2024 Nebraska FLL contest in their rookie year. Panhandle Cookie Bytes is a group of youngsters from communities throughout the county,…
Today on KNEB.tv News: A proposed residential project moves forward in Gering Mitchell City Council reacquires old City Hall for $50,000 following 2021 sale for $25,000 Minatare man sentenced on drug and weapons convictions PPPHD receives federal funding for lead hazard reduction efforts Nebraska gas prices on the rise Leadership…
A Minatare man who was arrested last March on drug and weapons charges has been sentenced. 45-year-old Corey Poor Bear was facing two counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Prohibited Person and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance after authorities found a sword, knife, suspected…
The City of Mitchell has purchased the Old City Hall building for twice as much as they sold it just three years ago. A local couple purchased the building for $25,000 in late 2021, but the city later realized that under the contract the buyers had first right to buy…
Meet Athena- the Panhandle Humane Society's featured pet of the week! https://youtu.be/Z4OvRMllIVA Athena! There aren't the right words to truly describe this absolutely gorgeous girl! Athena is around 11 months old, and is working on learning to fully trust. While we don't know her background, we do know that she…
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator saw a decline during March, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, fell 1.31% after a nearly 4% increase during February. “Taken together, the two monthly reports suggest that there…
The Scottsbluff City Council has approved another year of funding to help the Valley play host to the U.S.A. Cycling Gravel National Championship. https://youtu.be/ZXZcyUW6IFQ Earlier this month, Aaron Raines approached the council with a $15,000 request. He said that following 2023's inaugural event, there should be a lot more fanfare…
Today on KNEB.tv News: A former Scottsbluff Police Captain sentenced to prison Gering man facing heightened charges following Sunday DUI after allegedly assaulting nurse Gov. Pete Ricketts forced to postpone stop in Gering New principal announced for Gering elementary school Scottsbluff City Council OK's funding request for year two of…
Leadership Scotts Bluff Class 34 presented $19,400 to Northfield Haven earlier this month, representing the proceeds of this year's Hoops 4 Heroes fundraiser. Class members say Northfield Haven was selected as the beneficiary of the event because their commitment to fostering independence and inclusion aligns perfectly with the LSB goal…
Former Scottsbluff Police Captain Brian Wasson has been sentenced to prison on his convictions for two counts of theft by unlawful taking. District Court Judge Cindy Volkmer handed down a sentence of 40 to 68 months on each of the charges, ordering them to be served concurrently. Additionally, Wasson was…
