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Red Dirt stars Turnpike Troubadours headline Nebraska State Fair
The Nebraska State Fair has announced their headline concert, as the kings of Red Dirt music Turnpike Troubadours have been added to the 2024 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. “Turnpike Troubadours are used to headlining major events and selling out arenas,” said Karli Schulz, Entertainment and Events Director. “We are thrilled they are coming…
USDA Announces Next Major Step in Promoting Competition in Agriculture and Advancing Economic Opportunity and Fairness for Growers
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the finalization of Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The final rule will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. The final rule Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and…
Syngenta to Reduce Carbon Impact of Ocean Shipping with Maersk’s ECO Delivery
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, is to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for its ocean shipments. This follows the finalization of an agreement for the transport of containers using biofuel for a Europe-US shipping…
Two arrested in Scotts Bluff Co. animal cruelty investigation
The Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office says two people have been arrested following investigation of an animal cruelty report at a campground northwest of Scottsbluff. According to Chief Deputy Troy Brown, the Sheriff’s Office received information of several dogs locked in a camper trailer at Captain Critters Country Campground in…
Lyman Duo Charged with 21 Counts of Animal Cruelty
More than a dozen dogs have been rescued from squalid conditions from a trailer west of Scottsbluff. https://youtu.be/EEALxPnN1ug The investigation began when the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office received information of several dogs locked in a camper trailer located at Captain Critters Country Campground west of Scottsbluff. The reporting party…
The Monday Channel Final Bell with Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors | 03/04/24
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Process is underway for restart of Kimball Police K9 program
The Kimball Police Department's K9 program is restarting after the City Council last month approved of the plan and funding for a new dog. In a social media post, Police Chief Jose Ruiz says the new K9, a six-month old Labrador retriever, is headed to begin her training to detect…
Potts Claims Eighth Big Ten Freshman Weekly Honor
Natalie Potts brought home her eighth Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week award of the 2023-24 season, when the conference announced its honors on Monday, March 4. Potts closed out the regular season with 14 points, five rebounds, and a career-high-tying four assists at Illinois on Sunday. The 6-2 forward from O'Fallon, Mo.,…
Pillen vetoes needle exchange program bill
Governor Jim Pillen has vetoed a measure which would have allowed local jurisdictions to create Syringe Service Programs. Under LB 307 introduced by Omaha Sen. Megan Hunt, such programs could distribute hypodermic needles to drug users, and service providers doing so would be exempt from prosecution. In his veto message,…
Simon Contractors Gets $2.74 M Scottsbluff Road Project
A Cheyenne based firm with a Scottsbluff office is the recipient of a multi-million dollar road project. Simon Contractors was the only bidder for a mill and overlay on Scottsbluff's 20th Street from Cleveland Field to 17th Avenue. Their $2.74 million bid was approximately 12% higher than the engineer's estimate,…