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KNEB.tv News: June 7, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Scottsbluff Police get speed enforcement grant for cruising routes on 27th and Broadway Japanese Hall Grand Opening set for Saturday at Legacy of Plains Museum in Gering Gov. Jim Pillen visits National Guard troops deployed at southern border SHS Named Nebraska Outstanding Rule 47 Career Academy…
Benefit for family of Jeremy Jacobs is Saturday in Gering
While the Cattlemen's Ball is this weekend outside of Minatare benefiting cancer research, a much smaller fundraiser takes place in Gering for the family of a man who recently lost his battle with cancer. On Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, the Gering American Legion Post 36 will host the…
Southeast Nebraska man dies in farm accident
A 66-year-old farmer from rural Plymouth died Thursday in a farming accident near Pickrell. At 10:23 a.m., Gage County Deputies, along with Beatrice Fire and Rescue and Pickrell Fire, responded to a call. Eugene Bock was found trapped under a large drill. The Gage County Sheriff's Office said it appeared…
Gov. Pillen and Senators Visit Deployed Troops at Border
Governor Jim Pillen traveled Wednesday to Del Rio, Texas, to see troops he deployed to assist in securing America’s southern border. He was joined by Speaker John Arch, Senator Tom Brewer, chairman of the Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, and Major General Craig Strong, Adjutant General for the Nebraska National…
Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductions happening this weekend
The Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the western lifestyle and horse culture in the Sandhills of Nebraska. The 19th Annual Banquet Ceremony will be held on June 8, 2024, at the 4-H building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, NE.…
Bus Schedule for Cattlemen’s Ball Released
Scotts Bluff area tourism officials have released the schedule for the shuttle bus service that will be running between Scottsbluff and Gering to the Cattlemen's Ball sit Friday and Saturday. For Friday specifically, riders need to get on the earliest possible departure times from any of the locations to ensure…
“Best pastures in three years” Nebraska rancher grateful for ideal growing conditions
Pastures in central Nebraska are looking the best they have in three years, according to Jordan Popp, a rancher near Broken Bow. Popp says the rain and days of sunlight has made the ideal conditions for grass growth and allowed them to turn cattle out to pasture without the concerns…
Yori officially retires as coach at Creighton
Omaha, Neb. -- After better than 36 seasons as a coach (26 as head coach), Connie Yori announced her official retirement as a coach this week. Yori has spent the last several years as a special consultant to the Bluejays program.Yori began her women's basketball journey as a player for…
Medical Marijuana advocates making push for signatures
The ballot committee leading the effort to put the legalization of medical cannabis before voters this November, have announced they have qualified 38 counties, to meet the state's requirement of collecting 5% of the voters' signatures in at least 38 Nebraska counties. But, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana needs to meet…
Cattlemen’s Ball kicks off in Scotts Bluff County
The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is kicking off its 26th year of raising money for cancer research today. The Ball will be held on June 7 and 8 in Scotts Bluff County hosted by Scott and Kristin Schiff on their ranch. A special feature of the event is that it’s…
