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Corsi appointment as DHHS CEO approved after lengthy debate
The nomination of Dr. Steve Corsi to lead the Nebraska Department of Health and Human services has been confirmed, but not without some criticism from some in the Legislature. https://youtu.be/K88HEVHTH2o During debate on the committee report recommending Corsi's approval as CEO of DHHS, several lawmakers questioned whether the appointment was…
Alliance announces four new varsity head coaching hires
Below is the complete press release from Alliance Activities Director Michael Baker on the hiring of four new varsity head coaches: Press Release Pending approval by the School Board, Alliance High School is thrilled to announce the hiring of four varsity head coaches. Our new head softball coach is Heston…
CeraMax® Biological Seed Treatment Earns WinField United BioVerified™ Designation
WAGENINGEN, the NETHERLANDS (March 25, 2024) – Ceradis Crop Protection B.V., a global developer and marketer of environmentally friendly plant nutrition and crop protection solutions, announced that its CeraMax® biological seed treatment has secured a position in WinField® United’s BioVerfied™ program. As part of the BioVerified program, growers and retailers can have immediate confidence knowing that…
Scottsbluff High School Spring Musical ‘Matilda’ Sure to Please Audiences
A lot of blood, sweat, and tears have gone into the annual spring musical at Scottsbluff High School. Roald Dahl's "Matilda, the Musical" will be taking center stage this year, and features lively songs, meticulous choreography, and live music from the pit orchestra. This year's show will debut on Thursday,…
Nebraska Cooperative Council partners with NRDs on producer connect
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Nebraska Cooperative Council on the development of a groundbreaking web and mobile application suite, Producer Connect. Producer Connect is designed to empower agricultural producers with the tools they need to optimize inputs, enhance agricultural profitability, improve water…
Plea Deal Reached with Rural Mitchell Man who Was on Run For Five Years
A rural Mitchell man who spent five years on the lam on drug and weapons charges will not be standing trial in Scotts Bluff County. Back in December, 45-year-old Shaun Turner was taken back into custody in Colorado as he evaded local charges after authorities found more than half a…
HPAI detected in dairy cattle
A mysterious disease has been working its way through the Texas Panhandle, puzzling the agriculture industry. Today, that the mystery disease has been identified as a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) commonly known as Bird Flu. To date, three dairies in Texas and one in Kansas have tested…
Alliance insurance rates could fall with new Fire Dept. ISO classification
According to the new ratings from the Insurance Services Office, Inc., The Alliance Fire Department is among the top 15 percent of fire departments in the country and the top 3 percent of fire departments in Nebraska regarding fire suppression capabilities. In addition to making the Alliance area residents feel…
KNEB.tv Sports: WESTCO Baseball inducts three into Hall of Fame
This past Saturday night as part their annual banquet and fundraiser the WESTCO Baseball program inducted two former players and one longtime program supporter into their Hall of Fame. Program all-time greats Eric Moreno and Joe Moran as well as longtime TV man, John Clanton, were all on hand Saturday…
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Goat
A goat kid residing on a farm in Minnesota with a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza positive poultry flock tested positive for the same virus. This is the first U.S. detection of HPAI in a domestic ruminant (cattle, sheep, goats and their relatives). In February, all poultry on the property had…