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KNEB.tv News: September 18, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: A company seeking to build a utility-grade solar facility makes its pitch to leaders in Banner County Scotts Bluff County inmate who left work detail program on Broadway goes on the lam for more than an hour prompting large scale search Scotts Bluff County Assessor's office…
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The recent drop in the FEDS rating has implications for both the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies, likely weakening the dollar and potentially making U.S. exports more attractive. With China coming off its holiday, there’s speculation about whether they will increase purchases from the U.S., especially for agricultural commodities. Meanwhile,…
Health and farmworker advocates urge ban of herbicide linked to Parkinson’s
Public health advocates and farmworkers called for a federal ban on a toxic herbicide they say led to their Parkinson’s disease during a Tuesday briefing for congressional staffers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will determine next year if the herbicide, paraquat dichloride, should have its license renewed for another 15…
SBCo Sheriff’s Office Warns of ‘Jury Duty Scam’ Making the Rounds
The Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of yet another scam hitting the area, with the goal of causing financial loss to its victims. https://youtu.be/2avr5cAoxCU "We have received multiple reports today at least one confirmed loss of thousands of dollars in the jury duty scam.," says Sheriff…
Husker Softball Announces Four Fall Scrimmages
The Nebraska softball team will host four free public scrimmages in October to offer fans a chance to see the 2025 Huskers in action. The public scrimmages will be the only chance to watch the Huskers this fall, as the scrimmages will replace the previously announced open practices. The scrimmages…
Scottsbluff Police Apprehended Inmate Who Escaped Work Detail in Downtown Scottsbluff
An inmate who left a work detail program Wednesday morning in downtown Scottsbluff has been taken back into custody after being on the lam for a little more than one hour. https://youtu.be/y4MzvNWX6KI Shortly before 10 a.m., the Scottsbluff Police Department was made aware of an escape of 21-year-old inmate Aaron…
Inmate Leaves work crew in Scottsbluff; Schools Go into Secure Status
UPDATE- 11:15 a.m.- Aaron Wilder Jr. Taken into Custody The Scottsbluff Police Department has confirmed to KNEB News that an inmate left work release near the Midwest Theater and departed in an unknown direction. The inmate has been identified as 21-year-old Aaron Wilder, Jr., is described as 5' 8", 165…
Nebraska College Rodeo Results: MPCC College Rodeo
College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains region found success in multiple events. Listen to our interview with MPCC rodeo coach Aukai Kaai: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D4vfNOarkQMvrEQo8CyjI?si=U9KdIHvFQ5eQMU-yRl1JEQ Here’s a look at how Nebraska…
Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Who Caused Thousands of Damage at Scottsbluff VA Building
The man who shut off power to the Scottsbluff VA building this winter, causing thousands of dollars of damage to refrigerated medication inside, is a wanted man once again. A bench warrant has been issued for 32-year-old Dario Olivares, who set fires on the side of the new VA building…
Scottsbluff rallies to beat Gering in five sets
Tuesday night at Scottsbluff High School featured a great environment for high school sports as Scottsbluff earned a thrilling five set win over rival Gering in front of a nearly packed house. Scottsbluff had to rally back late as they won it by the scores of 23-25, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17,…