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KNEB.tv News: April 15, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: A Panhandle train derailment over the weekend occurs in Chappell Gering fuel bid causing dissent amongst councilmembers last week Platte Valley Companies begin major renovations on Scottsbluff campus Nebraska flags fly at half-staff in wake of fallen Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett Rehabilitation project planned for…
Supernovas Move Nia Reed to Short-Term Injured Reserve
OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have announced that opposite Nia Reed has been moved to short-term injured reserve. Reed has seen action in 10 matches during her debut season in Omaha. The Penn State product has hit .216 across those matches with 53 kills, 43 digs, six blocks and two aces. Reed had one…
McConnaughey Named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week
Sophomore Mason McConnaughey has been named the Big Ten’s Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon. McConnaughey moved to 4-2 on the season after shutting out the Big Ten’s top offense across seven innings in Nebraska’s 16-1 win at Rutgers. The sophomore matched his career high with…
Huskers add North Dakota State transfer Morgan
The Nebraska men’s basketball program added an all-conference performer to its 2024-25 roster with the addition of North Dakota State transfer Andrew Morgan. A 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward from Waseca, Minn., Morgan comes to Nebraska after starting the last two seasons at North Dakota State. He totaled 860 points and 402…
KAAPA Weekly Crop Progress Report for 4/15/24
According to USDA NASS' weekly national Crop Progress report released today nation wide: Corn Planted 6%; 3% last week; 5% on average Soybeans Planted 3%, 1% on average Winter Wheat Headed 11%; 6% last week; 7% on average Winter Wheat Condition 55% G/E; 56% G/E last week; 27% G/E last year Spring Wheat Planted 7%;…
Huskers Add Danish National Team Member Rimdal
The Nebraska women's basketball program has added transfer Alberte Rimdal (pronounced al-BER-tay RIM-dahl) to its roster for the 2024-25 season, after the Danish National Team member completed her transfer paperwork on Saturday, April 13. Rimdal, a 5-9 guard from Koge, Denmark (pronounced Koo), is expected to have one season of…
Regional West looks back and forward with 100th Anniversary open house
Both the past and the future were highlighted during a weekend open house at Regional West, part of the 100th anniversary of the healthcare organization. Past Board Chair Hod Kosman told the crowd the facility was born in 2024 out of a need for care in the region, as evidenced…
Lyman Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty Back in Court
The Lyman duo who was arrested after 21 dogs were rescued from a camper filled with feces last month were back in court today in Scotts Bluff County. https://youtu.be/CfPd1eummiE 45-year-old Jaydee and 40-year-old Sadonya Sims are each charged with 21 Class 1 misdemeanor charges of Abandon/ Cruelly Neglect an Animal.…
Hundreds Attend WNCC Job and Internship Fair
Last week, Western Nebraska Community College hosted a Career & Internship Fair at Cougar Palace. Employers from across the region were on hand to talk to students and other community members about possible opportunities. Jordan Diedrich of Twin Cities Development explains why these events are important and why he was…
UP train derailment causes brief evacuations and highway closure in Chappell Sunday
Derailment of a Union Pacific freight train led to a brief evacuation and closure of Highway 30 in Chappell Sunday afternoon. https://youtu.be/dML5GRuOOy0 Region 21 Emergency Manager Ron Leal says the call about the derailment of single and double-stacked cargo container cars came in at about 3:15 p.m., with an immediate…