News Category: Regional News
Commission Approves 2024 Big Game Hunting Recommendations
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved recommendations for 2024 deer, antelope and elk hunting seasons at its meeting April 25 at Ponca State Park. Commissioners approved staff recommendations that will help the agency meet management goals for big game populations. Management goals take into consideration population and harvest data,…
PHOTOS: At least 23 confirmed tornadoes, 2 funnel clouds wreak havoc over Nebraska as of 4 pm Friday afternoon
As of Friday afternoon at 4:00 pm, trained spotters with the National Weather Service confirmed at least 23 tornadoes and reported spottings of at least two funnel clouds. Storm cells are still popping up as this is a developing story. Butler and Lancaster counties recorded at least four and five…
KNEB.tv News: April 26, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Confusion regarding activation of tornado sirens in Scottsbluff area Thursday afternoon Riverside Discovery Center announces new fundraiser Terrytown woman to stand trial next week on meth charges Runza raises $1,700 for Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center Panhandle tourism spots to be featured this weekend on the…
Tornadoes in eastern Nebraska this afternoon
Several funnel clouds and tornadoes were reported in Lancaster and surrounding counties this afternoon including this one in a picture taken on the Press Box on the 6th floor of Memorial Stadium looking to the east. It apparently touched down in the 33rd and Superior streets area. Thanks to Lexington…
Trial Date Set for Terrytown Woman Facing Meth Charge
A Terrytown woman is set to stand trial next week after getting caught with dealer amount of meth. In November, police stopped 56-year-old Tina Sanchez for failure to use a turn signal and , K-9 Duke was called in and alerted the officer to drugs in the vehicle. Police found…
Gameday Traffic Springs Back to Lincoln
With the excitement of warming temperatures, blooming spring flowers and a spring football game on the horizon, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds everyone to prepare for gameday traffic on Saturday, April 27. When traveling to Lincoln for the annual Nebraska spring football game, plan for heavier traffic and…
City dwellers in Scotts Bluff County encouraged to document wildlife, plant life thru Monday
Ready to notice nature? Join the City Nature Challenge, a community science event to find and document urban wildlife, beginning April 26 across Nebraska. The global challenge is a chance to look for nature in urban areas and learn about the animal and plant life discovered there. Using the free…
Emergency Repairs Underway on Scottsbluff 5th Avenue Rail Crossing
The City of Scottsbluff Transportation department in conjunction with BNSF railroad would like to advise the public that the 5th Avenue Railroad crossing will be closed immediately for emergency repairs. This repair work is expected to be until 6:00 P.M. today, April 26th. Detours will be in place and we…
Wyoming residents encouraged to verify voter registration after purge
More than 86,000 Wyoming voters have been purged from voter rolls, thanks to a state law requiring county clerks to remove people who did not vote in the most recent election, according to a new analysis by AARP Wyoming.Tom Lacock, associate state director for AARP Wyoming, said it is important…
Wildcat Hills, Ft. Rob featured in nationwide show Saturday
Scenic Panhandle vistas will be the focus during this weekend's airing of the show "RV There Yet?" Hosts Patrice and Kevin McCabe travel the country in their motor home, and in this weekend's episode they explore Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and Chadron State Park. https://youtu.be/PtFJwAJSfhs At the Wildcat Hills,…