Federal officials say no sign bird flu is spreading among humans

Public health officials are still trying to determine how a Missouri resident contracted bird flu without having any contact with infected animals, but they said Thursday there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission taking place in small enclaves or in a more widespread manner. The Missouri case marked the 14th…

Huskers Stun Colorado, Look Ahead to Northern Iowa

Jayson Jorgensen and HuskerOnline's Sean Callahan recap Nebraska's dominant win over Colorado and the excitement that followed, including the first field storming since 1994. They also dive into the Huskers' strong defensive performance, quarterback Dylan Raiola's impressive start, and areas for improvement. Looking ahead, Nebraska faces Northern Iowa as they…

Davies to lead Panhandle Public Health District

Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) is pleased to announce the selection of Jessica Davies as its new Health Director. Davies brings over 20 years of experience in public health, community engagement, and leadership, making her an exceptional choice to lead PPHD into its next chapter. https://youtu.be/stT7lJB6zwA Davies has a strong history with PPHD,…

Nebraska Cattlemen Accepting Nominations for Young Cattlemen’s Connections Class of 2025

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Cattlemen is accepting nominations for the Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) Class of 2025 until Tuesday, October 22, 2024. YCC is a longstanding Nebraska Cattlemen tradition aiming to keep the future of our industry innovative and knowledgeable. This program helps emerging leaders understand the industry structure, issues management, product…

KNEB.tv News: September 12, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Two locals arrested with a large quantity of drugs after troopers pull over to assist on Highway 26 City of Gering announces new Director of Tourism Scottsbluff Council approves expanding radius where fire department employees can live Gering Sen. Brian Hardin joins Gov. Pillen in bill…

The Thursday Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 9/12/24

Today’s USDA WASDE report delivered key insights into supply and demand for major crops and livestock, impacting market expectations and strategies. Overall, the market is expected to react strongly to these revisions, with price volatility likely to increase as traders adjust positions based on the updated supply and demand dynamics.

Scottsbluff Kiwanis donates $2,500 to weekend food backpack program

The Scottsbluff Kiwanis Club made a sizeable donation to the Cooperative Ministries Weekend Food Backpack program Thursday. A $2,500 check was presented to the food insecurity organization during the Kiwanis weekly meeting at the Western Nebraska Regional Airport. Backpack program coordinator Tracy Steele thanked Kiwanians for their support, saying community…

Voice of the Bridgeport Bulldogs Jim Vassos calls it a career after 63 years on the mic

BRIDGEPORT- After 63 years as the public address announcer for Bridgeport home athletic events, Jim Vassos is stepping away from the microphone. KNEB's Traeton Harimon had the chance to chat with Vassos earlier this week as he reflected on his 63 years of being the voice of the Bulldogs:

Council Approves Ordinance to Amend Residency Requirements for Scottsbluff Fire Dept. Employees

The Scottsbluff City Council has passed an ordinance that amends the residency requirements for Fire Department Employees. Previously, the Scottsbluff Police Department expanded the range for where its employees can live while still being employed. Now, the Fire Department has followed suit, and employees can live up to 30 miles…

Gov. Pillen Presents Laws to Protect Nebraska from Foreign Adversaries during News Conference on 9/11

On the anniversary of 9/11 – the worst terror attack to occur on U.S. soil -- Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators in presenting three new laws aimed at enhancing security for the state and the nation. The bills, two of which address land ownership, were the focus of a…