Nominations Being Accepted for ServeNebraska Step Forward Awards

Nominations Being Accepted for ServeNebraska Step Forward Awards

ServeNebraska exists as the volunteer service commission tasked with facilitating AmeriCorps programming across the state and encouraging citizens to strengthen our state and communities through participation in volunteer and National Service efforts. As a piece of this initiative, ServeNebraska annually hosts the Step Forward Awards. Now in their 10th year,…
WNCC baseball set to open regionals Thursday against Lamar

WNCC baseball set to open regionals Thursday against Lamar

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team knows that the important part of the season begins Thursday at the Region IX baseball tournament in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Cougars, who are 27-28 on the season, earned the fourth seed in the regional tournament and will open against No. 5 Lamar…
2024 Nebraska Soil Health School has successful launch

2024 Nebraska Soil Health School has successful launch

The first installment of a planned 2024 Nebraska Soil Health School series was held on April 24 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln High Plains Ag Lab in Sidney, Neb. The event addressed the semi-arid Panhandle climate and potential management practices for soil health and had over 60 attendees. Water is…
Huskers unable to hang on to lead in loss to Jackrabbits

Huskers unable to hang on to lead in loss to Jackrabbits

Nebraska surrendered eight unanswered runs in the eighth and ninth innings, as the Huskers fell 10-6 vs. South Dakota State on Wednesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (30-17) totaled six runs, 12 hits and an error, while South Dakota State (18-25) scored 10 runs on 14 hits.…
Smith Slams USPS on News of North Platte Mail Processing Center Transfer to Denver

Smith Slams USPS on News of North Platte Mail Processing Center Transfer to Denver

 Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the United States Postal Service announced it will transfer operations of the North Platte, NE Mail Processing and Distribution Center to Denver, CO and convert the North Platte facility to a Local Processing Center. "This decision—leaving the entire Third District,…
Farm Rescue mobilizes to aid farmers affected by recent storms

Farm Rescue mobilizes to aid farmers affected by recent storms

In the wake of severe storms, including devastating tornadoes in eastern Nebraska and parts of Iowa, Farm Rescue stands as a beacon of hope for farmers facing adversity. Ben Smith, the Field Operations Manager at Farm Rescue, shared insights into the organization's efforts during a recent interview with the Rural…
KNEB.tv News: May 8, 2024

KNEB.tv News: May 8, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: California man nabbed in massive Kimball drug bust avoids prison Twin Cities Development celebrates Economic Development Week Champions Challenge Xtreme Roughstock cancelled for 2024 Secretary of State Bob Evnen announces Taiwan trade and investment mission Nebraska A.G. Mike Hilgers joins suit against the U.S. Department of…
Champions Challenge Xtreme Roughstock Cancelled for 2024

Champions Challenge Xtreme Roughstock Cancelled for 2024

There's some unfortunate news for Panhandle rodeo fans, as the Champions Challenge Xtreme Roughstock has been cancelled for 2024. This week, organizer Riley Haug of Haug Rodeo Productions announced on Facebook that the decision came after some unfortunate circumstances arose over the past few weeks. He adds that refunds for…
Scottsbluff Fire responds to brief blaze at St. Agnes Elementary School

Scottsbluff Fire responds to brief blaze at St. Agnes Elementary School

Staff at St. Agnes Elementary was quick to respond to a small fire started by a briefly unattended warming dish heat source Wednesday, which limited damage to the Catholic school. According to Scottsbluff Fire Department Prevention Officer Chris Perales, the department was called to a possible fire in the basement…