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KNEB.tv News: July 26, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Firefighters join forces to contain Camden Grass Fire to under 170 acres near Lake Minatare Scottsbluff hosts first budget workshop ahead of next fiscal year budget WCCA Board of Governors seek replacement for seat representing Box Butte County and Northeast Scotts Bluff County Mitchell man arrested…
Friday Channel Seed Final Bell with Brian Splitt with AgMarket.Net | 7/26/24
Early short covering did little to support grain prices, as shifting weather models introduced new uncertainties. Stock movement has reverted back to trade, complicating the market outlook. The risk for old crop corn remains high, driven by fluctuating conditions and market dynamics. Meanwhile, feeder cattle prices are influenced by corn…
Effort to end special session early fails as bill introduction continues
What may have been anticipated to be a typical half-day of bill introduction for the second day of the Legislature's special session ended up with some political gymnastics. Early in the day, Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha filed a priority motion to adjourn Sine Die and end the session. Speaker…
New NCTA Faculty Rooted in the Region
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) is excited to announce the hiring of Reagan Skow as the new associate professor of Agribusiness Management Systems for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester. In the six years since graduating from Wauneta-Palisade High School, Skow has deepened her ag industry knowledge by studying…
Gering Fire sends wildland firefighters, equipment to California
Gering Fire has been contributing to firefighting efforts in southern California this summer. Last weekend, three firefighters and a wildland fire engine went to San Diego for repositioning to help fight any new fires in that region, and was later moved to Fresno and the Sierra National Forest to provide…
Ogallala Roundup Rodeo nearly doubles payout for contestants
The community of Ogallala, Nebraska has a rich history rooted in the old west. Every year since 1916, the Ogallala Roundup Rodeo has played host to some of the most talented cowboys and cowgirls from Nebraska and beyond. This year will be no exception. However, the rodeo board has made…
Rural Mitchell man faces felony charges in Wednesday shots fired incident
A rural Mitchell man is behind bars following a Wednesday morning shots fired investigation in a residential area on the eastern edge of that community. 24-year-old Brandon Brown is facing felony charges of Attempted Burglary, Discharge of a Firearm within a City, Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony,…
Allo Fiber Gets Green Light to Provide Services to Mitchell
Allo Communications has gotten the green light to expand its service area to Mitchell. During its July City Council meeting, the Mitchell City Council gave approval for the telecommunications provider to begin the groundwork to provide fiber internet, television and phone services to its residents. Currently, Allo is providing services…
Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo Results: July 25, 2024
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are results from Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 83 points on Summit Pro Rodeo's Open Range; 2. Dylan George, 75.5; 3.…
Scottsbluff City Council Holds Budget Workshop
The Scottsbluff City Council and City Department heads joined City Manager Kevin Spencer as he presented the entire proposed budget for next year in full. Spencer says the goal of Thursday's budget workshop was to provide the general highlights of the budget, discuss capital improvement projects, and some unavoidable increases…
