Gering Police seek suspect in assault with a hammer

Gering Police seek suspect in assault with a hammer

Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating a male suspected of assaulting a Gering resident with a hammer midday Wednesday. https://youtu.be/G62wdw75Dwg According to a release from Capt. Jason Rogers, officers were called to a residence in the 1800 block of 20th Street just before noon and we're told…
KNEB.tv News: April 3, 2024

KNEB.tv News: April 3, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: A Scottsbluff businessman honored by Nebraska DHHS New Dollar General on West Overland nearing completion in Scottsbluff Morrill Public Schools superintendent submits resignation University of Nebraska President nominee postpones Panhandle visit slated for Thursday Friday Presidential Inauguration set for Chadron State College President Old West Balloon…
Scotts Bluff Co. Board discusses priorities, early start to budget process

Scotts Bluff Co. Board discusses priorities, early start to budget process

Scotts Bluff County Commissioners are wanting to get an earlier handle this year on their next budget. That was one of several topics covered as Board members discussed some of the goals they want to achieve when putting together their 2024-25 spending document. Mark Harris summarized two primary goals members…
Scottsbluff Council OK’s $20,000 in Funding for 2024 Old West Balloon Fest

Scottsbluff Council OK’s $20,000 in Funding for 2024 Old West Balloon Fest

Planes won't be the only thing in the Panhandle sky this August, as the City of Scottsbluff approved $20,000 in funding for the 2024 Old West Balloon Fest. Director Colleen Johnson made a presentation to Scottsbluff City Council last month that highlighted the events including morning launches, kids ballooning camp,…
Morrill School Board does not extend Superintendent’s contract

Morrill School Board does not extend Superintendent’s contract

Morrill Public Schools could soon be on the hunt for a new top administrator for the District. The MPS Board of Education has called a special meeting next Monday at 7 p.m. to "consider / possibly approve the resignation of Barry Schaeffer as of June 30," which is the final…
Monte Weisgerber Selected to Fill Alliance City Council Vacancy

Monte Weisgerber Selected to Fill Alliance City Council Vacancy

The City of Alliance has a new city councilmember. During last Tuesday night's meeting, the council nominated Monte Weisgerber to fill the vacancy left by Mara Andersen. She stepped down because her husband accepted a new job that will move their family out of state. Weisgerber was administered the oath…
Nebraska farm income projected to fall in 2024

Nebraska farm income projected to fall in 2024

Nebraska’s net farm income is projected to fall to $6 billion in 2024 and average $6.3 billion per year across the next decade, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri, produced in conjunction with the Center for…