KNEB.tv News: May 2, 2024

KNEB.tv News: May 2, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: A Gering man is arrested after allegedly pulling a gun during a Tuesday night altercation Eight 'affordable workforce housing' units remain unsold after hitting the market six months ago EWC celebrates 75 years of serving the community Pillen and Ricketts oppose proposal to migrate Nebraska Air…
Cook excited about playing spring match in Kearney

Cook excited about playing spring match in Kearney

The Nebraska volleyball team plays its 2024 Spring Match against Denver at the UNK Health and Sports Center in Kearney on Saturday, May 4. The match is set to begin at 2 p.m., with doors opening 90 minutes prior to first serve. The Huskers will sign autographs after the match.…
Rienk Mast to Undergo Surgery

Rienk Mast to Undergo Surgery

University of Nebraska men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced Thursday that Rienk Mast will undergo left knee surgery and miss the entire 2024-25 season. Mast, a 6-foot-10 forward from Groningen, Netherlands, will take a medical redshirt and return for the 2025-26 season.  He earned third-team All-Big Ten honors from the…
Gering Man Accused of Pulling Gun During Domestic Disturbance

Gering Man Accused of Pulling Gun During Domestic Disturbance

A Tuesday night domestic disturbance turns into a felony arrest at a Scottsbluff apartment complex. 23-year-old Glenn Walker is accused of pulling a gun on two women after going to his ex's residence and assaulting them. During the altercation, Walker- a convicted felon- was able to pull a gun from…
UNL ag students win $35,000 in New Venture Competition for innovative startups

UNL ag students win $35,000 in New Venture Competition for innovative startups

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala…
Do Elections Matter?

Do Elections Matter?

Nebraskans will go to the polls May 14 for the primary election to elect candidates to appear on the general election ballot in November. The November election will determine who occupies the White House and which political party controls Congress. Commentary has been offered on what the election could mean…
All Eight of New Scottsbluff Townhomes Remain on Market

All Eight of New Scottsbluff Townhomes Remain on Market

It's been six months since a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new townhome development in Scottsbluff, but the eight houses still remain on the market. The newly constructed homes on Circle Drive are all a little more than 1,500 square feet and feature new appliances, and an open layout. The…
April Scotts Bluff Co. alcohol checks see improved compliance rate

April Scotts Bluff Co. alcohol checks see improved compliance rate

The Gering and Scottsbluff Police Departments, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, and Nebraska State Patrol collaborated in conducting alcohol compliance checks on April 20 and 27, 2024.  Sixty-Six businesses were checked resulting in two businesses found non-compliant.  This gives Scotts Bluff County a 3% Non-compliance rate.  Chen’s Express Mart at…
Scottsbluff Police warn of email scams hitting the area

Scottsbluff Police warn of email scams hitting the area

Scottsbluff Police are warning area residents to be vigilant about emails that may come from a local business appearing to be official, but in fact are scams trying to separate you from your money. According to a release from the department, several local businesses have advised law enforcement that their…