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Three Nebraska students receive Angus Foundation scholarships
Three Nebraska students were awarded scholarships from the Angus Foundation at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Madison, Wisconsin. Western States National Junior Angus Show Scholarship – $1,000 JessaLynn Hudson – Belvidere, Neb. Richard L. Spader Scholarships – $5,000 Addison Cotton – York, Neb. Tucker Stagemeyer – Page,…
KNEB.tv News: July 18, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Shaping the future of Scottsbluff was the focus of a kickoff meeting this week Gering woman avoids jail following motor vehicle attack New 'Twisters' movie to premiere at Midwest Theater on Friday Catch those stories and more - right now on KNEB.tv News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ZaKr2HXfE
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Twin Cities Development on Board to Continue Scottsbluff Economic Development Plan
This week, it was announced that a grassroots committee has formed to help with continuing the City of Scottsbluff's Economic Development Plan and associated taxes. The 'Renew the Two' political action committee is working on the ballot language for Propositions One and Two, which help raise funds for projects through…
Pillen touts property tax relief plan one week out from special session start
Governor Jim Pillen was joined by state senators Thursday at the State Capitol Building to discuss the overall thrust of the plan he says is designed to cut property taxes by about 50 percent. https://youtu.be/7DsibUxB2_M Among the lawmakers was Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn, who told reporters hard caps…
Diversity & Inclusion a Theme Sought Following Scottsbluff Comp Plan Meeting
Several dozen residents were on hand this week for the City of Scottsbluff's Comprehensive Plan kickoff open house. The living document will be a culmination of goals and visions for the city for the foreseeable future. During Tuesday's session at the Midwest Theater, Bill Knapper of Scottsbluff said he had…
Former Cougar DeClure enjoying baseball with Savannah Bananas organization
When Garrett DeClue was playing baseball for Western Nebraska Community College in 2019, he never released that he would be playing in the Savannah Bananas organization. Today, DeClue is one of the players on The Firefighters, who plays against the Savannah Bananas at sold out venues around the country. “Every…
Midwest to Screen Opening Weekend of ‘Twisters’
It's an exciting weekend planned at the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff, as they are showing a summer blockbuster movie on its opening weekend. 'Twisters', a stand alone sequel to the 1996 smash film 'Twister' will be hitting the big screen in downtown Scottsbluff for the next two weeks. Midwest Theater…
31st Nebraska Star Party happening at Merritt Reservoir July 28th-August 2nd
The 31st Nebraska Star Party will take place July 28th through August 2nd at Merritt Reservoir. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about astronomy and experience the night sky without light pollution. Because of Merritt Reservoir's particularly remote location, observers are able to experience an intense…
July Rural Mainstreet economic indicator continues trend below growth neutral
The Creighton University survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state region continues to produce readings pointing to a slowdown in the rural economy. For the 11th straight month, the Rural Mainstreet Index came in under growth neutral for July at 41.3, the loest reading since Nov. 2023. Economist Ernie Goss…
