News Category: Regional News
Man Who Drove to Jail Impersonating Officer Back in Custody
A Scottsbluff man who was arrested after driving to the Gering jail and impersonated an officer is back behind bars. In January, 47-year-old Dominic Flores drove to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center and told told jail staff that he was a Cheyenne County officer and was there to transport…
Scottsbluff Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire Near Bluffs Middle School
It was a busy Thursday evening for firefighters in Scottsbluff and Gering. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., crews from the Scottsbluff Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire in the 2200 block of 3rd Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire on the west exterior side of a two…
Pillen property tax relief bill advances but not without criticism
Two organizations often on the opposite ends of most economic issues facing the state are mostly on the same page criticizing the emerging version of the governor's property tax relief plan. The package of tax changes advanced by the Revenue Committee projected to lower school taxes by half or more…
Man behind Gering hostage and stand-off situation takes plea deal
The man who held authorities at bay during a 28 hour standoff in Gering back last fall was back in court this week, and struck a plea deal with prosecutors to avoid standing trial. https://youtu.be/GmtWo36gYEk 38-year-old Bradley Garcia was taken into custody on September 27th after a tense armed standoff…
KNEB.tv News: March 21, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: A Scottsbluff woman caught with 800 fentanyl pills at a local motel takes a plea deal Gering Speech team wins back-to-back state championships Alliance Fire Chief Troy Shoemaker gets top honors Dr. Jeffrey Gold named priority choice for NU Presidency Regional West, UNMC ink Master Affiliation…
Rural Mainstreet Economy Weakest Since June 2020; One in Three Banks Tightened Farm Credit Standards
For a seventh straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the March survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy. Overall: The region’s overall reading for March fell to 38.0, its lowest level since June 2020,…
Nebraska Statewide Primary Ballot Certified by Secretary of State
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen has certified the statewide ballot for the May 14th primary election. Nebraska Revised Statutes says the Secretary must certify candidates, offices and issues to be placed on the statewide ballot at least 50 days before the primary election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0aSgfE9AS8 Evnen says they are certifying…
Bluffs Woman Nabbed in Capri Motel Drug Bust Takes Plea Deal
There will be no trial for a Scottsbluff woman caught with a sizable amount of drugs at the Capri Motel. 35-year-old Stefine Ramos Juarez was slated to stand trial this month after investigators found stolen property, more than 800 suspected fentanyl pills, 11 grams of methamphetamine, cash and drug paraphernalia…
Missing Individuals Located in Morrill County Thanks to NSP Drone
The use of state-of-the-art technology helps authorities locate two missing individuals in Morrill County. The Nebraska State Patrol says early Wednesday morning, Sgt. Lassen was dispatched for a drone deployment to assist the Morrill County Sheriff's Office two locate the missing pair. Despite challenges like difficult terrain, Sgt. Lassen skillfully…
Federal transportation earmark provides major boost to taxiway project at Scottsbluff airport
Officials with the Western Nebraska Regional Airport say a federal funding earmark for the facility in the new transportation bill provides money that's vital for a project that's been at the top of their wishlist. Sen. Deb Fischer was able to secure $3.5 million for the airport, specifically for extension…