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WNCC administrators begin work on fiscal 2024-25 budget
Administrators at Western Nebraska Community College have started their work on a budget for the coming fiscal year. During their June meeting in Alliance, the WCCA Board of Governors was told very preliminary figures show the need to close a funding gap of about $1 million in the general operating…
KNEB.tv News: July 2, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: A new ag production facility in Box Butte County gets funding from the Scottsbluff City Council Final reminder of firework safety tips from Scottsbluff Fire Chief Tom Schingle Charges dismissed against man in connection to Morrill stabbing California woman sentenced in connection to 2021 Kimball County…
Woman Nabbed in 2021 Kimball Co. Drug Bust Sentenced
Two-and-a-half years after a getting arrested following a Kimball County traffic stop involving drugs and weapons, a California woman has been sentenced. In November 2021, troopers uncovered 37 pounds of marijuana, more than a pound of psilocybin mushrooms, and a loaded handgun. In May, passenger Andrew Mendoza was sentenced to…
Scottsbluff Council OK’s LB840 Funding for Potato Farming Project
The Scottsbluff City Council has given the green light for a Panhandle business expansion project estimated at $11 million. During Monday night's meeting, council members gave unanimous approval for a $250,000 LB840 loan to Walther Farms as they expand its potato storage and processing facility near Alliance. Nebraska Plant Manager…
“Cowboy Christmas” underway in Nebraska
The first week of July is affectionately known by cowboys and cowgirls as "Cowboy Christmas." This time of year is extra special for rodeo contestants as there is an influx of rodeos to compete in, and lots of money to be won. For spectators, it is also a special time…
Morrill Stabbing Case Dismissed
A man who was arrested in connection to a January stabbing in Morrill has had the case against him dismissed. 52-year-old Martin Palomo was taken into custody after reportedly stabbing a woman, forcing her to seek treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at Regional West's ER. He had been facing charges including…
June Business Conditions Index continues trend around growth neutral
For only the third time in 2024, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, climbed above the 50.0 growth neutral threshold. The Business Conditions Index, which uses the identical methodology as the national Institute for Supply Management…
Flooded or hailed out fields? Here’s what to do next
Farmers may be wondering 'what's next?' following another round of challenging weather. This weekend, hail pelted crops in central Nebraska and last night, excessive rain flooded fields in eastern Nebraska. In this feature interview, Nebraska Extension Educator Jenny Rees shares the latest insights on potential crop damage and what farmers…
Public Reminded of Firework Safety
With fireworks now on sale leading up to the 4th of July, the staff at the Scottsbluff Fire Department wants to remind the public to be extra vigilant when lighting off those memories this year. https://youtu.be/xgYONyqKM9M With a rash of week of high temperatures on the way, vegetation is going to…
Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs in Iowa, Illinois
Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers at two factories in Iowa and Illinois, citing declining demand for the decision. A combined 310 employees will be let go at the Iowa locations and 280 employees at the company's home base in Moline, Illinois. Deere reported a more than…