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KNEB.tv News: April 8, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: An early spring blizzard makes its presence known across the region Weekend house fire in Scotts Bluff County displaces six The Sports and Spaces Act fails to gain first round approval in the Nebraska Legislature Unicameral Speaker John Arch outlines final days of 2024 session Scottsbluff…
The Monday Channel Final Bell with Sue Martin of Ag & Investment | 04/08/24
*Cattle and HPAI*Soybeans trade lower*Wheat*Quiet market trade day
Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn Planted 3%; 2% last week; 2% on average Winter Wheat Headed 6%; 4% last week; 5% on average Winter Wheat Condition 56% G/E; 56% G/E last week; 27% G/E last year Spring Wheat Planted 3%; 1% last week; 3% on average Nebraska: For the week ending April 7, 2024, there were 5.0 days…
Sears Named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week
Senior Brett Sears has been named the Big Ten’s Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon. Sears improved to 6-0 on the season after dealing a two-hit complete-game shutout in a 3-0 win vs. Ohio State on Friday. The two hits are the fewest allowed in a…
City of Mitchell Moving on to Third Police Chief Since Start of 2023
The City of Mitchell is moving on to their third police chief in the past 15 months. https://youtu.be/ZeoYp_S8LUM The City Council is set to approve the hiring of Dominick Peterson as their newest chief following the departure of former Chief Matt Holcomb. Holcomb was sworn in as the top law…
Volunteer wheat harbors wheat streak mosaic virus
The wheat streak mosaic virus, transmitted by wheat curl mites that reside in volunteer wheat, poses problems for producers and requires thorough management, according to Kansas State University wheat disease specialist Kelsey Andersen Onofre. “They kind of are this family of viruses that are vectored by a tiny mite that…
Huskers land center out of the transfer portal
Lincoln-Nebraska men's basketball has landed its first player from the transfer portal this off season. Center, Andrew Morgan announced on social media today that he will play for the Huskers next season. He visited Lincoln last week. The 6-foot-10, 245-pounder spent the past three seasons with the North Dakota State…
Gering Public Schools announces leadership changes
Gering Public Schools is pleased to announce that Julie Siebke has been selected as Director of Student Services and John Wiedeman as the Gering Middle School Principal, effective July 2024. https://youtu.be/MyMJGbZ4ZA8 Julie Siebke is currently serving as the Gering Middle School Principal and brings with her a wealth of experience…
Scottsbluff PROMise Program Offering Formalwear for Tight Budgets
With prom season getting into full swing, the Scottsbluff PROMise program is making it possible for everyone to dress to impress- even with the tightest of budgets. https://youtu.be/GxE2ioaQijE Director Debbie Franco says they provide dresses and suits to anyone that needs formalwear and might not be able to afford it.…
Smithfield Foods Celebrates First Anniversary of Free Tuition for U.S. Employees
Smithfield, Va., April 8, 2024 — Smithfield Foods is celebrating the first anniversary of providing free tuition for its full- and part-time U.S. employees. After one year, more than 85 graduates have completed a high-quality degree or certificate program, and more than 950 employees are currently enrolled and nearing graduation. “We…
