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Taxable Value of Agriculture Land Rises
The taxable value of agricultural land in Nebraska rose 11.2 percent during the past year according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue. This follows a 6.3 percent rise in 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive year taxable values of agricultural land have risen (Figure 1). Residential property, including new growth,…
Pine Ridge Ranch evacuated after fire near Fort Laramie
Fire fighters from numerous departments remain on scene after a grass fire northeast of Fort Laramie. The Fort Laramie Fire Department evacuated the Pine Ridge Ranch Monday afternoon. The department also said they launched two single engine air tankers from the Casper Tanker Base, and they arrived on the fire…
Tennessee defeats Texas A&M to win CWS
Tennessee won the Men's College World Series Monday night, defeating Texas A&M 6-5 in Game 3 of the Championship Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. It is Tennessee's first Championship in Baseball in School History. The Volunteers end their year at 60-13 while the Aggies finish 53-15.
KNEB.tv News: June 24, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Bluffs man caught with two pounds of suspected methamphetamine; fentanyl pills Pillen signs state of emergency proclamation for last week's Panhandle wildfire Scottsbluff Fire Department investigating Friday morning house fire EF-1 tornado confirmed that rumbled between Morrill and Mitchell Pony Express Re-Ride delayed by Thursday's severe…
FULL LIST: Nebraska athletes compete at National Junior High Finals Rodeo
The National Junior High Finals Rodeo is underway in Des Moines, Iowa. The event began June 23, and will continue through the 29th. The rodeo features around 1,200 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia and Mexico. Below is a list of Nebraska Junior High Rodeo athletes that will…
Pillen Signs State of Emergency Proclamation for Panhandle Wildfire
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency due to a wildfire that started in Box Butte County and spread into Morrill County last week. Approximately 10,000 acres were scorched. The fire was made worse by a combination of high temperatures, high winds, low humidity,…
Monday Channel Seed Final Bell with Darren Frye with Water Street Advisors | 6/24/24
Weather is a tale of two different stories End of month Price action funds big shorts Crop conditions out this afternoon What are insurance people seeing? Crop scouts not what we need Corn had a good recovery Wheat struggles Big report on Friday Cattle had a nice day after bearish…
Coolidge becomes part-time interim Bridgeport City Administrator
A familiar face has joined the City of Bridgeport as a part-time interim City Administrator. Mayor Gail Beyer says the city recently signed on Michelle Coolidge, who had been working with the city as a consultant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyWozejAu8Y Beyer told KNEB News she anticipates Coolidge will continue to have an impact…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 6/24/24
Crop Progress as of June 23rd: Shared from Water Street AdvisorsCorn Emerged 97%; 93% last week; 96% on averageCorn Silking 4%; 3% on averageCorn Condition 69% G/E; 72% G/E last week, 50% last yearSoybeans Planted 97%; 93% last week; 95% on averageSoybeans Emerged 90%; 82% last week; 87% on averageSoybeans…
EF-1 Tornado Confirmed by National Weather Service
The U.S. National Weather Service in Cheyenne confirms an F1 Tornado hit the Morrill/ Mitchell area Thursday afternoon. The storm had estimated peak winds of 100 miles per hour, and caused significant damage for structures and trees in its path. Courtesy NWS Cheyenne Schmidt Sales on Highway 26 suffered a…