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Tourism Luncheon Celebrates 10 Years of Old West Balloon Fest
The 'Power of Tourism' was the theme Thursday as local tourism officials and supporters gathered at the Gering Civic Center. The luncheon included a focus on the Old West Balloon Fest, which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year. Scotts Bluff County Tourism Director Brenda Leisy told the crowd one…
United States Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on May 1, 2024. The inventory was 1 percent below May 1, 2023. Placements in feedlots during April totaled 1.66 million head, 6 percent…
Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala SRAs remain open after storm
Despite high winds that tore through the north side of Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area May 23, the park remains open, with all campsites available. Visitors should be aware trees are down across the entire north shore and crews will be working all weekend to remove them. Power is currently…
City of Scottsbluff Looks at New Comprehensive Plan
The City of Scottsbluff is moving forward with a plan to completely rewrite its Comprehensive Plan. During Monday night's Council Meeting, members unanimously approved awarding a $136,000 contract to Marvin Planning Consultants. City Manager Kevin Spencer says this plan will in part highlight the needs and wants of the City…
Ainsworth’s Kieley Walz makes splash at Kid Rock Rock N Roll Rodeo
An Ainsworth, Nebraska teen was a part of rodeo history last week at Kid Rock’s Rock N Roll Rodeo in Arlington, Texas. Kid Rock and the PBR teamed up to produce the world’s first ever “team” rodeo at AT&T Stadium on March 17. Six teams battled in head to…
Felony Charge Dismissed Against Kimball Standoff Suspect
A Kimball man who was arrested following a February standoff has had his felony charges reduced to misdemeanor charges. On the morning of February 8th, Kimball Police received a report of a Domestic Assault and Terroristic threats. Officers tried to make contact with the suspect, 31-year-old Nicholas King, but he…
USMEF Conference Focus on Differentiation, Long-Term Investment
Emphasizing the quality and consistency of U.S. red meat is the key to expanding the international customer base, according to the impressive lineup of opening day speakers on Wednesday at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference in Kansas City. USMEF members from throughout the nation also learned about additional resources…
Nebraska tree farmer: “The best time to plant a tree is now” | Fridays in the Field
A love for trees and demand knocking on their front door was the start of Luthy’s Tree Farm near Aurora, NE. Greg Luthy explained the importance of bringing trees to the Midwest and what varieties he provides for his customers in the latest episode of Fridays in the Field.…
Memorial Day Program Monday at Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance
The public is invited to honor the fallen during a Memorial Day Program at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance on Monday Nebraska National Guard Adjutant General Major General Craig Strong will be the keynote speaker during this year's program, while cemetery manager Jim Goodwin will recognize all service members…
Weekend rundown including Panhandle Prep Basketball broadcasts tonight
We'll go bullet point style here for a look at what's going on this weekend including all-star season starting tonight on RRN-Scottsbluff. Husker Baseball at Big Ten Tournament TODAY: Nebraska vs. Ohio State, broadcast on KNEB AM 960/100.3 FM starting at 12:30 pm, first pitch at 1 pm Panhandle Prep…