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August indicator falls, suggesting slower growth in Nebraska economy
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator declined 0.69% during August, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future. “The August decline in the indicator, when coupled with increases in June and July, suggests that the Nebraska…
Scottsbluff/ Gering Rotary Club Helps Replant Trees at Fairview Cemetery
Earlier this summer, a powerful storm caused lots of damage to trees at Scottsbluff's Fairview Cemetery. This week, members from the Scottsbluff/ Gering Rotary Club helped the Parks and Recreation Department with replanting of some of the trees. Director Matt Carpenter says thanks to the Nebraska Forest Service and Nebraska…
John Deere recalls nearly 150,000 tractors over brake loss risk
John Deere has recalled nearly 150,000 compact utility tractors for a crash hazard, according to a statement. "The front bell crank in the brake linkage can fail causing the tractor to lose braking, resulting in a crash hazard," the statement read. The tractors include John Deere 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R…
Big Red on the Big Screen Fundraiser Saturday at Midwest Theater
As the Nebraska Cornhuskers look to bounce back from their first loss of the season, the Midwest Theater is hoping to pack the seats while hosting a great fundraiser. Big Red on the Big Screen will be held this Saturday at the Historic theater on Broadway, and Executive Director Tina…
Man Subject of Endangered Missing Advisory Located Deceased
It was the worst case scenario following the issuance of an Endangered Missing Advisory yesterday for a Scottsbluff man. On Thursday morning, an alert was issued for 84-year-old Gary Premus, who was believed to have been driving a beige Buick Park Avenue. https://youtu.be/s333LzeGquc Around noon, a resident noticed a vehicle…
Two Nebraskans qualify for Canadian Finals Rodeo, Wakefield earns #1 back number
Two Nebraskans have punched their tickets to the 50th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo October 2-5, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. Riley Wakefield of O'Neill and J.T. Adamson of Cody will both compete in the tie down roping. Wakefield will be sporting the #1 back number for his performance this…
Alliance Seek Help in Locating Missing Adult
The Alliance Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing endangered adult. They say that Joshua Siglinger was last seen in Greeley Colorado in a maroon Saturn SL sedan with his black and white pitbul Thursday night. Siglinger had stopped to call his wife while trying to…
Inspirational barrel racer shares story of returning to the arena after losing use of her legs
A Women’s Professional Rodeo Association barrel racer who overcame losing the use of her legs as a teen shared her inspirational story with Scotts Bluff County residents this week. Amberley Snyder was left paralyzed from the waist down just shy of her 18th birthday, but thanks to fierce personal determination,…
Friday Night Preview: Week 5
It's time for a preview of the games we have on tap across our networks tonight for high school football GERING- The Gering Bulldogs return home with an undefeated record of 4-0 tonight after downing Ogallala on the road last Friday, 26-8. The Bulldogs will take on their first 'Class…
Scottsbluff Sweeps Chadron in Rematch of Season Opener
CHADRON- In Chadron last night the Scottsbluff Bearcats avenged a loss to the Cardinals in the season opener by sweeping Chadron, 3-0. The Bearcats won the sets by the scores of 25-22, 25-14 and 25-15 as senior Emma Hergenrader ended her night leading Scottsbluff with 15 kills and five service…