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Ten to Thirteen Year Prison Sentence for Man Nabbed in Kimball Co. Drug Bust
A hefty prison sentence handed down this week in Kimball County following a spring traffic stop on Highway 30. In May, 38-year-old David Baringer was pulled over by a trooper, and a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of fentanyl, meth, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, a digital scale…
CASA and CAPstone Light of Hope Fundraiser tonight at Gering Civic Center
The annual Light of Hope community event benefiting CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County will be held at the Gering Civic Center Thursday. Monica Shambaugh with CAPstone tells KNEB News children are seeing pornography online in unprecedented numbers. Guest speaker Heidi Olson has done groundbreaking work…
Chadron State playing home game tonight
The Chadron State College football team will play its second Thursday night home game of the season tonight (Sept. 5) when it hosts the Jamestown Jimmies from North Dakota. Kickoff will be at 6 o’clock. Both teams are seeking their first win. Nebraska-Kearney downed the Eagles 18-6 in the season…
NE Administrative Services Department Director stepping down
Governor Jim Pillen has announced the resignation of Jason Jackson, director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and chief human resources officer. Jackson, who has been with the state since 2016, is leaving to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. His last day is Sept. 27. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qrZc5LJTj0 Gov.…
Husker volleyball set to host Invitational
MATCH PREVIEW • The Nebraska volleyball team will look to rebound from its first loss of the season when it hosts The Citadel and Montana State as part of the Husker Invitational this week. Nebraska will play The Citadel on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.…
Cowboys host Idaho in home opener on Saturday for a Gold Out
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Sept. 3, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboys (0-1 Overall) will open the home portion of the 2024 schedule on Saturday hosting Idaho (0-1 Overall) inside War Memorial Stadium at 1:30 p.m. The contest will mark the 400th game in War Memorial Stadium, as fans are encouraged to Gold Out “The…
WNCC soccer drops matches to Snow College
EPHRAIM, Utah – The Western Nebraska Community College soccer teams had a rough go in road contests at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, on Wednesday. The women’s contest saw No. 16 Snow College score five first-half goals before winning 7-0. In the men’s contest, the two teams battled neck-and-neck in…
Navigating marriage, business ownership in rural Nebraska
Running a business is hard. Running a business with your spouse is harder. But Andrew and Alix Ambriz - owners of Embers Bakery & Cafe in McCook, Nebraska – are navigating marriage and parenthood while providing their community with a place to gather. Pretty cool, right? But how does a…
Emergency planning is essential for the home, farm, or ranch
Everyone should have an emergency plan for their home, farm, or ranch operation. The plan doesn’t have to be complicated – it can be very simple. It also doesn’t need to cost a lot of money. Involve everyone in the family, as well as any employees. Below are some guidelines…
Hyannis woman entered in NFR National Anthem Contest
Georgeann Wearin of Hyannis, Nebraska, is in the running to sing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, this December. With deep roots in rodeo and a profound love for her country, Wearin has performed the National Anthem at many large rodeos across the United…