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Alliance woman missing since Tuesday is found safe
The Alliance Police Department says a 75-year-old woman missing since Tuesday evening has been found and is safe. Officials say Patricia Eichhorn was found dehydrated but otherwise in good health. Eichhorn, who has Alzheimer's, was said to be currently receiving necessary medical care, and is expected to make a full…
KNEB.tv News: May 30, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Gering woman pleads guilty to charges stemming from Feb. vehicle attack Bluffs man behind bars following Memorial Day shots fired investigation Former Kimball Police Chief arraigned on official misconduct charges Emergency Missing Advisory continues for missing Alliance woman Local couple to open indoor batting cages in…
Chadron man claims NE Lottery Truck$ and Buck$ top prize
Billy Broyles of Chadron is the second winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. Broyles purchased his winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Common Cents Food Store at 301 West Main St. in…
Kickoff Times, TV Information Set for Husker Games
The 2024 Nebraska football schedule continued to come into clearer view on Thursday as the Big Ten Conference network partners announced television information and kickoff times for several Husker contests. Nebraska will open the season on Saturday, Aug. 31 against UTEP at Memorial Stadium in a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff,…
Nebraska school districts to receive federal funds for electric school buses
So-called “clean buses” are coming to schools across the country with the help of federal funding, including two school districts in Nebraska, according to the Nebraska Examiner. The nationwide effort from the Biden Administration will provide over 500 school districts across nearly all 50 states with about $1 billion to…
Former Kimball Police Chief Arraigned on Misconduct Charges
Former Kimball Police Chief Andrew Bremer was arraigned on Friday on four Official Misconduct charges tied to a Nebraska State Patrol investigation last year that led to his abrupt resignation. The charges allege that between Sept. 2022 and April 2023, Bremer allowed trainees to act in a law enforcement capacity…
Iris Society to Host Show June 1-2
The Monument Valley Iris Society will host their Iris Show on June 1-2 at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. The event will have its annual People’s Choice award for the public to show off their irises, but there is a change this year. “Our sale…
Alpacas test positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza for first time
Alpacas have been added to the growing list of species with positive infections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The positive tests were confirmed on an Idaho operation where poultry had previously tested positive earlier this month and have since been depopulated, according to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). The…
Bluffs Man Arrested Following Memorial Day Shots Fired Call
A Scottsbluff man chose a criminal way to celebrate Memorial Day, and is now behind bars and facing several felony charges. Early Monday morning, officers responded to the 1900 block of 11th Avenue for shots being fired in the area. https://youtu.be/afrjCA-71lk Police made contact with the resident, 29-year-old Eddie Gomez,…
Panhandle High School Rodeos taking place this weekend
The spring season is winding down for the high school rodeo circuit with three rodeos planned for the region this weekend. Here's the rundown on where and when for the three events this weekend: Bridgeport Rodeo - Friday at the Morrill County Fairgrounds, 9 am Harrison Rodeo - Saturday at…