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B-6 District Track & Field results with qualifiers for State
The B-6 District Track and Field meet was held in Ogallala on Tuesday with plenty of area kids showing well and qualifying for the State Meet next week in Omaha. The team district champions were the Sidney girls scoring 119 points while the McCook boys scored 111 points to take…
WNCC’s Donaldson signs to become a Black Bear at the University of Maine
Amiyah Donaldson spent just one season at Western Nebraska Community College and in that one year she accomplished plenty. One of the biggest things happened Tuesday night when the 5-foot-7 guard signed to continue playing at the University of Maine. “I am going to the University of Maine and I…
Pillen seeks federal disaster declaration for Panhandle counties
Following the Biden Administration's approval of a federal disaster declaration tied to tornadoes in eastern Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen has requested a similar declaration for Panhandle counties impacted by winter storm conditions on April 6 and 7. The most significant damage was to power systems, with the five impacted utility…
Kansas Farm Bureau to honor mental health advocates with Rural Minds Matter awards
May is Mental Health Month, and in addition to Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) resources available to farmers and ranchers who are experiencing stress at www.kfb.org/ruralmindsmatter, KFB is rolling out two mental health advocate awards to honor the important work of individuals who are dedicated to advocating for mental health in rural…
USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. USDA will accept nominations from May 7, 2024, to July 7, 2024. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in March 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts…
KNEB.tv News: May 7, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: A massive solar energy project for Scotts Bluff County stalls after Commissioners vote against issuing conditional use permit Bluffs woman sentenced to prison following drug bust at Capri Motel City of Scottsbluff increasing funding for Interlocal Crossing Guard Agreement Gov. Pillen adds eight Panhandle counties to…
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City of Scottsbluff Increasing Funding for Interlocal Crossing Guard Agreement
The Scottsbluff City Council has voted in favor of changing the agreement with Scottsbluff Public Schools and their Interlocal Crossing Guard Agreement. The two entities have had a standing agreement that they will split the cost of the crossing guards, not to exceed $15,000 per school year. During Monday night's…
City of Lincoln to fuel municipal fleet with biodiesel
The City of Lincoln has been awarded funding from the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) to begin incorporating B20 biodiesel in its municipal fleet. NSB said the biodiesel incentive program marks a significant milestone in the City's commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. The move will replace 215,000 gallons of petroleum diesel…
Rural Radio Forum dives into NIL dynamics and the 1890 Initiative
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) examined the dynamics of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in its recent Rural Radio Forum. The discussion, which featured the 1890 Initiative, aimed to explore the opportunities arising from recent shifts in collegiate athletics. The latest Rural Radio Forum included comments from: NU Head…