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AltEn pilot project resumes using new, less mechanical process
MEAD, Nebraska — A pilot project to discover the best way to remove a 14-acre pile of pesticide-contaminated “wet cake” from the site of the now-notorious AltEn ethanol plant here has resumed after a delay that was blamed on equipment breakdowns and a change in the process. Two backhoe-like “excavators”…
Gas Leak in Northwest Scottsbluff Causes Wednesday Morning Scare
A scary situation this morning in northwest Scottsbluff as a natural gas leak occurred in the area of the Scotts Bluff Country Club. (KNEB/RRN) Sheriff Mark Overman says the gas line was cut by a construction crew and gas was shut off for residents on Blue Jay Court and Cardinal…
RFK Jr campaign turns in signatures to appear on Nebraska presidential ballot
The Presidential campaign of Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced it has submitted the required signatures to gain ballot access in Nebraska. The campaign turned in 5,023 signatures, more than double the required amount. Campaign Midwest Regional Director Lane Koch said in a release that It was a historic day…
Federal, State, County Offices Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
Federal, state and county offices are closed today in honor of Juneteenth. The holiday, which became federally recognized in 2021, is named for June 19th which commemorates the formal end of slavery in the United States. The University of Nebraska says that in 1980, Texas became the first state to…
Rising City business receives Dairy Business Builder Grant to expand value-added production
A Nebraska dairy business received a Dairy Business Builder Grant aimed at expanding the production of value-added dairy products. DARI Processing, LLC in Rising City is among 37 small dairy businesses being awarded over $3.2 million in funding. Administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), the grants - up…
Zephyrs pick up big win at Ogallala
Coming off six straight losses against quality competition the WESTCO Zephyrs got back in the win column on Tuesday as they beat Ogallala on the road, 12-7. WESTCO scored two first inning runs and then put up back to back four run innings in the fourth and fifth frames. In…
Pillen hints at property tax special session dates
Governor Jim Pillen has given his strongest indication yet on a potential date for calling the Legislature into special session to consider property tax solutions. In a Governor's column released Monday, Pillen said, "Over the past few weeks, Nebraskans across the state have begun receiving their property valuation notices... (and)…
Wicks announces signing of guards Dontaie Allen and A.J. Wills
LARAMIE, Wyo. (June 18, 2024) – University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced the signing of transfer guards Dontaie Allen and A.J. Wills on Tuesday. The Cowboy roster is now complete for the 2024-25 season. “It’s always nice when you can put a stamp on the end of…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jamison Jensen with Tredas | 6/18/24
Crop conditions report of Monday Wheat corn Spread Corn price action & cattle feeders Pre-holiday market trade Storing wheat if you don’t like bids Price resistance and support levels Weather
Firefighters battle Box Butte County grass fire
Update 6pm: Incident Commander and Alliance fire chief Troy Shoemaker says a large variety of assets have been deployed against a grass fire burning in southwestern Box Butte and northeastern Morrill Counties Tuesday. https://youtu.be/uR7QedC4ooA Shoemaker says departments from throughout Scotts Bluff and Morrill counties with Type 2 wildland fire engines…
