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…

USDA forecasts US corn production down, soybean and cotton production up from 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 – Corn production is down, while soybean and cotton production is up from 2023, according to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Corn production is down 1% from last year, forecast at 15.2 billion bushels; soybean growers are expected to increase…

Comments with Coach Cook

The Nebraska volleyball squad is back at home this weekend following an exciting five set win over Creighton on Tuesday night. He talks with Jayson Jorgensen about that match and other topics in this week's version of Comments With Coach Cook

Bluffs Duo Caught with 1/3 Pound of Meth and Fentanyl

Two local men are behind bars after getting caught with large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. On Tuesday, Troopers saw 46-year-old Ryan Aschenbrenner and 43-year-old John Sterkel parked on the shoulder of Highway 26 near Henry, and pulled over to see if they needed assistance. A baggie with a fentanyl…

Scottsbluff Police Issue School Safety Community Update

From Scottsbluff Police Chief Kevin Spencer: The Scottsbluff Police Department and area law enforcement have initiated multiple investigations into several threatening social media posts. We are committed to identifying and addressing individuals who create and share this threatening information. https://youtu.be/c_BFVOtCb8Y I want to assure parents and the community that we…