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KNEB.tv News: June 6, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: An Alliance man is behind bars after being arrested for reportedly sexually assaulting a young girl No Drug Tax Stamp for man nabbed in Kimball Co. drug bust results in $3,200 in restitution and $5,000 fine Scottsbluff Police see increased seat belt usage following latest campaign…
Povich called up by Orioles
Former Husker Cade Povich is set to become the 41st Nebraska baseball player to reach the Major Leagues after his contract was selected by the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday morning. It marks the first MLB call-up for Povich, who is scheduled to make his first career start against the Toronto…
Ricketts critical of “uneven application of justice”
Nebraska's U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts is speaking out against what he sees as the weaponization of the country's legal system. During a conference call with reporters Wednesday, Ricketts said the recent conviction of former President Trump for falsification of business records is just the latest example of an uneven application…
Alliance Man Arrested for 1st Degree Sexual Assault of Child
A $500,000 bond has been set for an Alliance man accused of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl. 49-year-old Terry Grant was arrested last month, after police were dispatched to the Meadows Trailer Court to investigate the matter. Court records say home security footage captured Grant sexually assault the minor, and…
Gering’s Clint Schleicher Selected for Leadership Nebraska
The NE Chamber Foundation has announced the members of its new Leadership Nebraska class. This year’s class is the 16th in the program’s history. Leadership Nebraska was founded in 2006 to identify current and emerging leaders throughoutthe state, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the challenges andopportunities…
Scottsbluff Sees Spike in Seat Belt Usage
The Scottsbluff Police Department participated in the nationwide “And Then It Clicked” seat belt enforcement wave. Scottsbluff Police Officers worked overtime funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office. The enforcement period lasted from May 20th to June 2nd. The goal to raise seat belt usage rate was…
Nichols returns to rural roots as central Nebraska ag broadcaster for Rural Radio Network
Miller, Nebraska native Karla Nichols is returning to her rural roots as an agricultural broadcaster with Rural Radio Network affiliate KBEAR 92.3. In her new position, Nichols will cover local and regional events, sharing the information on KBEAR 92.3 and on the Rural Radio Network. Nichols graduated from the University…
Bands on Broadway Kicks off Tonight with Jaden Schumacher and Jessica Loobey
The 2024 Bands on Broadway Summer Concert Series kicks off tonight with live music on the stage,food trucks, and fun for the entire family at Scottsbluff's 18th Street Plaza. Master of Ceremonies Debbie Wagner told KNEB News they have extended the season to 10 weeks, and this week’s featured bands…
Gering PVC run rules WESTCO
It was a one sided affair on Wednesday night at Oregon Trail Park as Gering Platte Valley Companies needed only four innings to take care of the rival WESTCO Zephyrs, winning it 11-1. In the second inning Gering sent 13 hitters to plate as they scored 8 runs on six…
Martinez named to All-UFL team
Former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez was rewarded for having a huge season as this week he was named to the UFL's all league squad. Although he did not begin the year as the Birmingham Stallions' starter, Martinez finished the season as one of just two players to throw for 300…