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Light Sentence for Man Caught With Stolen Vehicle and Pursuit in Kimball
A Mitchell man who was arrested in February after being caught with a stolen vehicle and leading authorities on a pursuit has been sentenced. 24-year-old Garrett Rust was facing Kimball County charges including Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and Felony Operating a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest. Last month he…
Scottsbluff Comprehensive Plan Open House Tonight
Residents and business owners in Scottsbluff are encouraged to attend the kick off meeting for the City’s new Comprehensive Plan on July 16, 2024 at the Midwest Theater. The meeting will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The meeting will discuss the overall process that will be undertaken…
Scottsbluff High School announces 2024 Hall of Fame induction class
On Monday afternoon Scottsbluff High School announced their 2024 Hall of Fame induction class featuring 21 individuals and three teams. The 2nd Hall of Fame class at SHS features individuals and teams that span nine decades going back to 1934 and stretching to as recent as 2014. 2024 Athlete Class…
Tom Cozad parting with some of his warehouse treasures, classic vehicles
For years, the collection of Tom Cozad has been on display on 7th Street in Gering, growing to become a block-long iconic attraction for many. https://youtu.be/-Mof4FVunYc Now, you can own a piece of Tom's collection, at least some of his hidden, reserve treasures, in an online auction Wednesday night through…
Taylor Munsell, Professional Breakaway Roper on Breaking the Barrier
Taylor Munsell is as competitive as they come. The 2019 College National Finals Breakaway Champion and 3x National Finals Breakaway Roping qualifier lives and breathes breakaway roping. However, it was not always this way. After suffering a severe shoulder injury and undergoing surgery, Munsell shifted her focus from team roping…
Lu leaves WNCC for U. of San Francisco
Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball coach Isaac Lu has stepped down to take an assistant coaching position at his alma mater, the University of San Francisco. Lu has been at WNCC since August 2020, spending the first two years as an assistant coach and the past two years as…
Grain IQ Podcast: How can farmers use the Commitment of Traders report to be profitable?
Every Friday after the markets close, the Commitment of Traders report is released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). You’ve likely heard analysts talk about the report, but what does it really mean for your farm? Do the numbers matter if the data is three days delayed? John Payne…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report
Crop Progress as of July 14th: Compiled by Water Street SolutionsCorn Silking 41%; 24% last week; 32% on averageCorn Dough 8%; 3% last week; 4% on averageCorn Condition 68% G/E; 68% G/E last week, 57% last yearSoybeans Blooming 51%; 34% last week; 44% on averageSoybeans Setting Pods 18%; 9% last…
One dies in single-vehicle crash in Sheridan County
The Nebraska State Patrol says a South Dakota man died as the result of a one-vehicle crash in Sheridan County over the weekend. NSP spokesperson Mikayla Hall says Sheridan County requested assistance from troopers late Saturday afternoon for a rollover accident, which Nebraska 511 said was 7 miles south of…
Deadline approaching for 2025 Farm Dog of the Year contest
Farmers have until July 19 to submit nominations for the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest. This is the seventh year of the contest which is supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare and celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers. The grand prize…
