March BCI Shows Manufacturing Weak with Higher Inflation and Fewer New Hires

March BCI Shows Manufacturing Weak with Higher Inflation and Fewer New Hires

After climbing slightly above growth neutral for December and January, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, slumped below the 50.0 growth neutral threshold for February and March. https://youtu.be/Mo8TG2oXXCk Overall Index: The Business Conditions Index, which uses the…
High School Baseball Scores 4-1-24

High School Baseball Scores 4-1-24

Monday (04/01/2024) Adams Central 14, Platteview 9Blair 7, Beatrice 2Creighton Preparatory School 10, KC Rockhurst, MO 4Gretna East 5, Mount Michael Benedictine 2Lincoln Pius X 10, Ralston 0Millard South 12, Elkhorn North 7Nebraska City 7, Seward 0Omaha South 21, Omaha Buena Vista 1Raymond Central 6, Auburn 1Wahoo/Bishop Neumann 8, Crete…
NU Presidential priority candidate Gold visiting Scottsbluff

NU Presidential priority candidate Gold visiting Scottsbluff

On Tuesday it was announced that Dr. Gold's visit will be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances The UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center will host Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, Nebraska University presidential candidate, on Thursday, April 4. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on March 20, named Jeffrey…
KNEB.tv News: April 1, 2024

KNEB.tv News: April 1, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: The Nebraska State Patrol investigating an officer involved fatal shooting in Chadron Gering man charged with killing one-year-old has case bound to district court Bridgeport man caught with 16 grams of meth sentenced NDOT resumes roadwork project on Highway 88 in Banner Co. FNBO donates $39,000…
New Details Released in Chadron PD Officer-Involved Shooting

New Details Released in Chadron PD Officer-Involved Shooting

The Nebraska State Patrol has released additional details regarding a Chadron Police Department officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday. https://youtu.be/GH4c7gU2ZSs At approximately 10:50 a.m., officers with the Chadron Police Department contacted the driver and passenger of a stolen Chevrolet Malibu. The encounter took place at the gas pump area of a…
Highway 88 Roadwork Resuming Today

Highway 88 Roadwork Resuming Today

The Nebraska Department of Transportation says work has resumed today on state Highway 88 and Spur 4A in Banner County. Remaining work on both roadways includes new asphalt overlay, bridge deck repair, new guardrail and grading by Werner Construction out of Hastings. Traffic will be maintained with lane restrictions, a…
Recall petition against Crawford mayor certified

Recall petition against Crawford mayor certified

The mayor of Crawford is now facing the prospect of having to resign or face a recall election later this year. Chadron radio station KCSR is reporting a second attempt at a recall petition drive aimed at Tom Phillips was successful in gathering at least 137 valid signatures from registered…
Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement recognizes Calkins, Rishel as 2024 honorees

Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement recognizes Calkins, Rishel as 2024 honorees

The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement recognized two honorees and inducted eight new members during its annual banquet, held on the University of Nebraska—Lincoln’s East Campus in March. Founded in 1916, the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement is dedicated to preserving and improving Nebraska Agriculture. Each year, the group recognizes at least one…