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PVB Beef Cookoff This Saturday in Bridgeport
Bridgeport's Camp Clark Days is this weekend, and one local bank is relying on some local cooks to make this year's event tastier than ever. The Platte Valley Bank Beef Cookoff will be held Saturday at the Prairie Winds Community Center. PVC's Lewis Coulter says that the public is invited…
Pivots run in the Nebraska Panhandle as dryness persists | Fridays in the Field
Despite much of Nebraska getting drought relief this year, the Panhandle has not received the same moisture. Consequently, producers are already irrigating before June. Andy Groskopf grows corn and Great Northern beans near Scottsbluff, most of which is irrigated. "Right now, there's a lot of pivots running [and] not much…
Developer Talks About Circle Drive Townhomes in Scottsbluff
Earlier this month, KNEB News did a follow-up story on the eight townhouse buildings on Circle Drive that have been sitting vacant since their October ribbon cutting, and we recently had the opportunity to sit down with developer Cliff Mesner to delve into the issue. https://youtu.be/nTWOQseE7bo He says his company…
Gering working on plans for ADA, other upgrades to Five Rocks Amphitheater
Officials with the City of Gering are working on a plan to secure funding for the first part of a two or three-phase project to provide upgrades to Five Rocks Amphitheater. The county's Tourism Committee last week recommended that the County Board approve a $100,000 grant from the lodging Capital…
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day
Fleming, Colorado native, Riata Day, found her home in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. In fact, she took home a state championship title in the goat tying in 2019. These days, she is preparing to represent the University of Wyoming at the College National Finals Rodeo. "This region is…
Person of interest in custody following Gering-area bed and breakfast strong-arm robbery
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated with additional details provided by Scotts Bluff County Sheriff Mark Overman Authorities say following a strong-arm robbery last week at a bed and breakfast in the rural Gering, one person of interest is in custody on Colorado charges. KNEB News spoke with proprietor…
Local baseball scores from Thursday, weekend schedule
Here's a quick rundown on some scores from Thursday plus the look ahead to some of the games that are scheduled for local teams for the weekend with the Pioneers staying at home and WESTCO and Gering on the road in Rapid City for legion action. Thursday Scores Western Nebraska…
Lingle-Ft. Laramie FBLA members raising funds for national convention, competition
Seven members of the Future Business Leaders of America club from Lingle-Ft. Laramie High School are raising money to help pay for a trip to the national FBLA conference and competition in late June. On Saturday, the students are hosting an event at the Lingle Community Park, with kid's events…
Investigation under way in Fort Morgan sugar factory death
An investigation is ongoing following the death of a factory worker at the Western Sugar processing facility in Fort Morgan, Colorado. 9NEWS in Denver reports the Morgan County Sheriff's Office said one person died and four other people were treated at a hospital after likely exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas…
Scottsbluff woman accused of theft from softball club takes plea deal
Sentencing will be next month after a Scottsbluff woman accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a girls softball club entered a plea agreement to amended charges. Heather Paez appeared in Scotts Bluff County District Court Thursday morning, entering a no contest plea to Theft by Unlawful Taking of $500…