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…
Bridgeport Man Sentenced on Meth Possession Conviction

Bridgeport Man Sentenced on Meth Possession Conviction

A 41-year old Bridgeport man caught with 16 grams of methamphetamine has been sentenced. Erick Blake was charged with a Class 1D Felony Charge of Possession of Meth 10-27 grams, and was also facing the Habitual Criminal Enhancement. However last month in Scotts Bluff County District Court, he pled no…
Disappearance of recent Gering resident in northern Oklahoma ‘suspicious’

Disappearance of recent Gering resident in northern Oklahoma ‘suspicious’

A woman formerly of Gering and a traveling companion are the subject of a suspicious disappearance investigation in Oklahoma. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, their staff was called by the Texas County Sheriff's Department for assistance in the disappearance of 39 year old Jillian Kelley and 27…