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Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors | 7/30/24
Now might not be the ideal time to maximize farm profits, given the current market conditions. The upcoming FED meeting tomorrow is adding uncertainty, along with ongoing weather concerns that could impact crop yields. Farmers are also eagerly awaiting the August 12th crop report for further insights. Meanwhile, the cattle…
KNEB.tv News: July 30, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Testimony begins on array of measures introduced in the Nebraska Legislature's special session aimed at property tax relief Panhandle man dies following Friday rollover crash near Kimball 100 acre wildfire in Redington Hills of Morrill County contained after 30 hours 63-year-old Alliance woman arrested following WING…
Franzen wins steer wrestling at Days of ’76 Rodeo in Deadwood, South Dakota
Steer wrestler Augustus Franzen of Kearney, Nebraska made a splash at multiple professional rodeos over the past week. Most notably, he took home the win from the Days of '76 rodeo in Deadwood, South Dakota. Franzen placed fourth in the first round with a 4.6 second run, and third in…
63-Year-Old Alliance Woman Nabbed in WING Drug Bust
A 63-year-old Alliance woman has been arrested following an investigation conducted last June by the WING Drug Task Force. Vanadelle Buckingham, also known by aliases of Cynthia Hunziger and Cynthia Tschacher, is accused of selling hydrocodone pills to a CI on back to back days in 2023. Investigators sent the…
Pres. of Nebraska Sheriffs’ Association Testifies Against Language in LB1
The President of the Nebraska Sheriffs' Association testified before the Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee Tuesday, speaking against the current language in LB1, the Governor's proposal for broad property tax relief. Morrill County Sheriff Milo Cardenas says as written, the bill only permits a six percent budget increase annually, only for…
Omaha Supernovas to Throw Out First Pitch at Saltdogs Game; Appearances Scheduled at Rocket Carwash and Aksarben Farmer’s Market
OMAHA, Neb. –The Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Federation Champions, will throw out the first pitch for the Lincoln Saltdogs and appear at a Rocket Carwash and the Aksarben Farmer’s Market as part of the official trophy tour. Newly signed Supernovas middle blocker and former Husker Kaitlyn Hord will…
Benhart named to Outland Trophy Award Watch List
Nebraska offensive tackle Bryce Benhart was tabbed to the 2024 Outland Trophy Award Watch List on Tuesday. Benhart, a 6-foot-9, 315-pound senior from Lakeville, Minn., earns a spot on the watch list for the first time in his career after earning All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media…
Redington Hills Fire Burns 100 Acres in Morrill County
It took about 30 hours for firefighters to get control of a fire in the Redington Hills of Morrill County over the weekend. Bridgeport Fire Chief Casey Sides tells KNEB News an apparent lightning strike started the blaze, with his department called to the scene Saturday afternoon around 4 p.m,…
Friday Crash Near Kimball Kills One
A Friday morning rollover crash near Kimball has claimed the life of a 55-year-old Panhandle man. Authorities say Daryl Scherbarth was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Highway 71. The accident occurred after Scherbarth's vehicle lost control and went into a ditch, he overcorrected, and ended up…
Ricketts Named ‘Hero of Main Street’ by National Retail Federation
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced he was named a 2024 “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for his work advancing public policy that encourages a vibrant and healthy retail sector. The award recognized a bipartisan group of lawmakers for their support of the retail industry through legislative action and leadership.…