Lotto America Comes to Nebraska

Nebraska Lottery players will have yet another multi-state Lotto game to play starting this month. Tickets for Lotto America go on sale at retailers across the state Sunday, with drawings taking place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Lotto America is a $1 Lotto game offered by 13 lotteries across the United States, with…

Dual Graduate Guri Hayer Honored by GHS and WNCC

A young man from Gering is making waves as the current school year comes to a close. Gering Public Schools and WNCC are celebrating GHS senior Guri Hayer, who this month is doing a dual graduation with a Gering High School Diploma and an Associate of Science Degree in Engineering…

Rural Mainstreet Index continues below growth neutral in May

For a ninth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index came in below growth neutral according to the May survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region that includes Nebraska. The region’s overall reading for May fell to 44.2 from 45.8 in April, with Creighton University economist…

(Updates) State Track & Field: Class C and Class D

The State Track and Field Championships continue with Classes C and D competing on Friday and Saturday. Below you'll find notable performances from area athletes. State Track and Field Reports are brought to you by Papa Murphy's CLASS C Friday Finals results Friday Prelims qualifiers CLASS D Friday Finals results…

Double-edged sword: Much-needed rain stalls planting across Nebraska | Fridays in the Field

The double-edged sword has struck many producers in Nebraska this year. With a wet start to the spring, producers are grateful for the rain but the moisture has significantly delayed planting progress across the state. Jeremy Svitak of Howells, Nebraska, said spring fieldwork got started in February with fertilizing and…

Farmers Still Waiting on a Farm Bill

The 2018 Farm Bill expired last year, and Congress passed a one-year extension of that bill. Joby Young, executive vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the time is now to get a new bill through Congress Young says it’s important that a farm bill is bipartisan to…

Huskers hang on to win at Michigan State; remain in contention for Big Ten Regular Season Title

Strong outings on the mound from Brett Sears and Caleb Clark led Nebraska to a 2-1 win at Michigan State on Thursday night at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field. Nebraska (33-18, 15-7 B1G) totaled two runs on eight hits, while Michigan State (23-26, 10-12 B1G) tallied one run on seven…

KNEB.tv News: May 16, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Alliance man arrested following bloody sword attack early Wednesday morning Bluffs man gets max prison sentence allowable for molesting 12-year-old girl Mitchell announces new fire chief Nebraska tax receipts far less than expected for April Broadway railroad crossing scheduled for Friday closure in Scottsbluff Scottsbluff hosts…

Traffic crash leads to power outage for Scottsbluff, areas west of town

Authorities say a motor vehicle crash is behind a power outage in Scottsbluff and areas west of the community. According to Scottsbluff Fire Chief Tom Schingle, a power pole was struck by a vehicle on Avenue I. In order for NPPD to make the needed repairs, power has been shut…

New Back-Taxiway Plans Finalized at Western Nebraska Regional Airport

A project that will create a long awaited back-taxiway for runway 5/23 at Western Nebraska Regional Airport is now a step closer to becoming a reality. All paperwork, including agency agreements and resolution have been signed, putting the wheels in motion to create what will eventually be an extension of…