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Büyüktuncel to Play in FIBA U20 EuroBasket
Nebraska rising sophomore Berke Büyüktuncel will be in action beginning this weekend as the Republic of Türkiye begins play in the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket in Gdynia, Poland. Türkiye is in a group with Belgium, North Macedonia and Spain and will play its group games beginning on Saturday against Belgium.…
Local Scout Troop 13 marking 100th anniversary this weekend
Scout Troop 13 will be celebrating a century of Scouting with a special anniversary event on Saturday, July 13th, 2024. The event will be held at the multipurpose room at Robidoux RV Park, 585 Five Rocks Road, Gering, NE at noon for lunch. Troop 13 has been a cornerstone of the…
Elwood Rodeo to auction off belt buckle in support of local Miss Rodeo Nebraska Lady-in-Waiting
Since she was knee high to a grasshopper, Danielle Forster remembers attending and helping out at the Elwood Rodeo. These days, Forster is preparing for her year as the official ambassador for the sport of rodeo in the Cornhusker State. She will officially begin her reign as Miss Rodeo Nebraska…
Bluffs Man Sentenced on Attempted Second Degree Assault and Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony Convictions
A 45-year-old Scottsbluff man has been sentenced following convictions on charges of Attempted Second Degree Assault and Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony. Jason Leeling was arrested in October after getting into an argument with a man on West Overland and attempted to run him over in…
Remembering Edgar J. Hicks: A friend of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) mourns the loss of an advocate and friend, Edgar J. Hicks, who passed away on June 29, 2024. Edgar's impact on our community and his dedication to the NRRA will be cherished and remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born…
July WASDE Results
WHEAT: The outlook for 2024/25 U.S. wheat this month is for larger supplies, domestic use,exports, and ending stocks. Supplies are raised on increased wheat production and beginningstocks. All wheat production is raised 134 million bushels to 2,008 million, on an increase inharvested area and higher yields. The first 2024 survey-based…
Troopers on Patrol During Oregon Trail Days
Scotts Bluff County’s Oregon Trail Days bring thousands of people to celebrate Nebraska’s rich history, tradition, and hometown spirit. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working to reduce the likelihood of serious crashes around the event. “Many people from near and far come together for Oregon Trail, so…
Terrytown Woman Convicted on Meth Charges
A Scotts Bluff County District Court Judge has found a Terrytown woman guilty on drug distribution charges following a May bench trial. 56-year-old Tina Sanchez was arrested in November following a traffic stop, where a police K9 helped officer locate 10.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a glass pipe with white…
Chadron celebrating new Nebraska Creative District certification
Chadron’s Open Frontier District was recently named a certified Nebraska Creative District and was awarded a $10,000 Nebraska Arts Council Certification Grant. The Nebraska Creative District Program utilizes the arts as an economic driver to support communities in Nebraska by telling their stories and elevating the value of the arts.…
Ricketts, Smith react to delayed release of Renewable Volume Obligation numbers
Following the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of expected delays to finalize Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers, two lawmakers reacted negatively. U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts called it an "example of Biden’s war on American energy producers and the consumers that rely on them." Ricketts' statement also said, "American-made biofuels save consumers…