KNEB.tv News: September 9, 2024

KNEB.tv News: September 9, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Regional landfill engineering prep work moving into next stage Outfield fence replacement approved for Cleveland Field in Scottsbluff Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments on two competing abortion Constitutional Amendment propositions slated to appear on the November ballot 2024 USA Gravel National Championships in the books in…
Panhandle death due to possible rabies infection under investigation

Panhandle death due to possible rabies infection under investigation

A Nebraska Panhandle person's death is being investigated due to possible rabies infection. According to a release from the Panhandle Public Health District, there is no risk to the public at large. Any family and healthcare professionals suspected of being in contact with the individual are being assessed for exposure,…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 9/3/24

KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 9/3/24

Corn conditions drop one percentage point to 64% good to excellent while holding steady at 65% on the beans. Crop Progress as of Sept 8th: Data compiled by WaterStreet from NASSCorn Dough 95%; 90% last week; 94% on averageCorn Dented 74%; 60% last week; 73% on averageCorn Mature 29%; 19%…
Opening date for Broadway river bridge pushed back by additional damage discovery

Opening date for Broadway river bridge pushed back by additional damage discovery

Hidden damage revealed as contractors started work on the joints of the northbound Broadway river bridge will mean a slight delay in a completion date, and a modest increase in cost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UvutZvg95o Scotts Bluff County Roads Superintendent Steve Baird told Commissioners last week the original plan for more limited repairs…
RESULTS: Broken Bow High School Rodeo

RESULTS: Broken Bow High School Rodeo

Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend rodeoing in Broken Bow. Here are results from both days of rodeo action, per the NHSRA: Day 1 - Saturday, September 7 Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time1111Drueke, James - O'Neill NE10.4003002Leach, Colton - Dunning NE11.1902453Johnston, Tate - Thedford NE11.8401544Phillips, Jack - Chadron…
Alliance Police holding community forum Thursday

Alliance Police holding community forum Thursday

Alliance residents will have the opportunity to meet informally with local law enforcement and discuss issues of importance or concern this week. The Alliance Police Department holds a community forum Thursday evening starting at 6 p.m. at the Knight Museum. Chief David Leavitt says the department values the public's input…
Nebraska State Rodeo Association Crowns Champions

Nebraska State Rodeo Association Crowns Champions

The Nebraska State Rodeo Association Finals took place September 6-8 in Lexington. Below are year end, round, and average results per the NSRA: Year-end Winners & Standings: NSRA Standings 8.13.24Download Round 1 Results: Results - Round 1Download Round 2 Results: Results - Round 2Download Round 3 Results: Results - Round…
NU system sees enrollment increase in fall 2024

NU system sees enrollment increase in fall 2024

Enrollment at the University of Nebraska has reached its highest level since 2021, with a total of 49,749 students enrolled across the system this fall, President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., announced today. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln grew for the first time since 2017, with strong gains at both the undergraduate…
Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more about cost-share programs that can benefit…
Cache Valley Virus detected in Lincoln Co. mosquito pool

Cache Valley Virus detected in Lincoln Co. mosquito pool

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has detected Cache Valley virus (CVV) in a mosquito pool tested by the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). On August 6, 2024, the West Central District Health Department collected samples from a mosquito pool in Lincoln County as part of the DHHS…