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Scottsbluff firefighters deal with railroad tie fire twice in less than 12 hours
A cloud of thick smoke was rising over southeastern Scottsbluff Wednesday morning as Scottsbluff firefighters handled a railroad tie blaze twice in less than 12 hours. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfhdoL67VqE The fire was located east of 9th Avenue on the north side of the BNSF railroad tracks, with a large pile of creosote-soaked…
Tallying Agricultural Cooperatives
Cooperatives are a business model found in U.S. agriculture typically not seen in other sectors of the economy. Cooperatives allow farmers to pool resources, gain market access, share risk, and enjoy economies of scale. They also allow farmers to take part in governance. Daniel Munch, an American Farm Bureau Federation…
Study: Beef Checkoff turns $1 investment into $13
A recent economic analysis of the national Beef Checkoff program found that each dollar invested in its demand-driving activities created a total financial benefit of $13.41 for producers and importers who pay into the program. This data was from the most recent five-year period, beginning in 2019. Through an independent…
State files complaint against Windstream after investigating Nebraska 911 outages
State files complaint against Windstream after investigating Nebraska 911 outages LINCOLN — The 911 outages that slammed eastern Nebraska in late 2023 and early 2024 led the Nebraska Public Service Commission this month to file a formal complaint against Windstream, the telecommunications company whose systems failed. The commission’s monthslong investigation,…
KNEB.tv News: July 9, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Interim SBCo Public Defender offers insight on how to have local cases progress more efficiently Firework calls in 2024 up for Scottsbluff Fire Department Scotts Bluff CERT starts new program to help first responders Effort to verify petition signatures begins Trio apprehended following Ogallala pursuit Scottsbluff…
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Horn Named West Coast League All-Star
Ty Horn has been selected to play in the West Coast League All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 19 at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham, Wash. Horn has helped the Corvallis Knights to a WCL South Division-leading 23-5 record this summer and is one of seven Knights to earn all-star recognition.…
2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Field Revealed
Lincoln – The Nebraska men’s basketball team will spend Christmas week in Hawaii, as ESPN Events announced the field for the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Tuesday afternoon. The eight-team event features the Huskers, along with Charlotte, College of Charleston, Hawai'i, Loyola Chicago, Murray State, Oakland and Oregon State. The 15th…
Duck sales are underway for 2024 United Way of Western Nebraska Duck Draw
Loads of prizes will be up for grabs during the United Way of Western Nebraska's Duck Draw, the organization's annual major fundraiser that's in its 27th year. https://youtu.be/9vGZMLAAAd4 This year's top prize is a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer, donated by Team Auto Center, with a second place prize of a 2024…
Gering Council clarifies zoning for microbreweries
The Gering City Council has clarified zoning regulations that would help pave the way for the city's first microbrewery. Monday night, City Engineer Annie Folck told the council staff has been approached about possibility of a microbrewer in the downtown district zoned C-2. Folck said while a microbrewery is a…