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“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier
Competitor, coach, and contractor are just a few hats third-generation cowgirl Micah Barnes wears. From qualifying for the American in the breakaway roping, to serving as an assistant coach for the storied Cal Poly rodeo team, to carrying on her family's legacy through Barnes PRCA Rodeo, Micah Barnes has truly…
Graduates of UNMC Scottsbluff receive nursing degrees
Diplomas and certificates were conferred on more than 1,100 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies held May 2 in Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney and May 4 in Omaha and Scottsbluff. The following is a list of graduates organized by college, degree and hometown. Some graduating students are not…
KNEB.tv News: May 13, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Minatare residents talk pros and cons of proposed sales and use tax under Proposition 1 Scotts Bluff County on hunt for new public defender Bluffs man facing pair of felony drug distribution charges Bailey Boswell loses appeal on convictions in Sydney Loofe murder Pathfinder Irrigation District…
Attorney General Hilgers Leads Multi-State Coalitions in Two Lawsuits to Stop Electric-Truck Mandates
Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading multi-state coalitions in two lawsuits to stop both the Biden Administration and the State of California from imposing electric-vehicle mandates on truck owners and operators throughout the country. Today, a coalition of 24 states filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for…
Scottsbluff Schools seeks ideas for naming former SWBC building
The Scottsbluff Public Schools Board of Education is seeking public input in the naming of the former SWBC Building, which was purchased by the District in December 2023. Interested individuals can submit ideas online at www.sbps.net/name or in person at the District Office by July 1, 2024. There is no…
Evnen: Primary election turnout anticipated at 35%
Nebraska’s statewide primary election is Tuesday, May 14. Secretary of State Bob Evnen predicts voter turnout will be around 35%. The estimate is based on early voting and turnout trends in recent primary elections. “Nebraska’s polling places will be fully staffed and prepared for voters on Election Day,” Secretary of…
Riverside Discovery Center says goodbye to Doc the bison
Riverside Discovery Center last week said goodbye to a longtime resident, our male American Bison,Doc. Doc had been under additional veterinary care for several months after exhibiting signs of arthritis related to his advanced age. On Friday, May 10th, Doc’s keepers, in consultation with the zoo veterinarian, made the difficult…
Committee pitches sales tax ballot question to Minatare voters
A small group of Minatare residents gathered Friday evening to hear about Proposition 1, a one cent sales and use tax that will appear on the city's ballot Tuesday. Jordan Diedrich of Twin Cities Development joined the Minatare Proposition 1 Committee to pitch the ballot measure to those in attendance.…
FMMO Formulas Need to Reflect Today’s Realties
ARLINGTON, VA – Way back in the 1930s, one of the original motivations behind creating the Federal Milk Marketing Order system was to provide incentives for farmers to produce better milk. Much of the milk at the time was Grade B, which was lower quality than the Grade A milk earmarked for…
Suspected Bluffs Drug Dealer Apprehended; $200k Bond Set
A Scottsbluff man is facing a pair of felony drug possession charges following controlled drug buys conducted more than two years ago. 39-year-old Fabian Lerma made an initial appearance in Scotts Bluff County Court Wednesday on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, 10 - 27 grams, and Possession of Methamphetamine 28-139…