Troopers on Patrol During Oregon Trail Days

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

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 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

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…
New Study Showcases Corn Farming’s Contribution to the Economy

New Study Showcases Corn Farming’s Contribution to the Economy

Corn growers were responsible for a $151 billion boost to the U.S. economy in 2023, according to a new report released this week by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).  The report, entitled NCGA Economic Contribution Study for 2023, looked at a number of ways in which corn growers shaped the economy,…
Rural Scottsbluff man accused of theft from multiple Home Depot stores

Rural Scottsbluff man accused of theft from multiple Home Depot stores

A rural Scottsbluff man accused of defrauding Home Depot stores in Cheyenne and Scottsbluff with a merchandise scheme has agreed to be extradited to Wyoming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKyL-WTBeRg 69-year-old Laverne Meyer, also known as Vern Meyer, was lodged into the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center July 3 on a Laramie County warrant…
McGowens to join Portland Trail Blazers

McGowens to join Portland Trail Blazers

Former Husker Bryce McGowens will continue his professional career on the West Coast, as he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. McGowens signed a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers after spending the last two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. Last season, he appeared in 59 games, including…
Lexington legend passes away

Lexington legend passes away

 Oxford, Miss- Monte Kiffin the small town kid from Lexington who went on to become one of the most influential defensive coaches in NFL history passed away on Thursday at the age of 84. The University of Mississippi made the announcement. Kiffin was credited with creating the Tampa Two defense…
KNEB.tv News: July 2024

KNEB.tv News: July 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Confirmation on another national retailer coming to Scottsbluff's Uptown Scottsbluff mall Gering Council clarifies zoning regulations that would help pave the way for the city's first brewery Terrytown woman found guilty on drug distribution charges Mitchell woman avoids additional jail time following WING Drug Task Force…