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Bluffs Woman Gets 4-6 Years For Knife Attack
Earlier this summer, a Scotts Bluff County District Court jury found a Scottsbluff woman guilty on charges stemming from a February knife attack. Last week, 43-year-old Josefina Gonzales learned her fate. On Friday, District Judge Leo Dobrovony sentenced Gonzales to 2 to 3 years in prison for 2nd Degree Domestic…
Townhome project redevelopment plan approved in Gering
The Gering City Council has given approval to a redevelopment plan that would create 22 owner-occupied duplex units near Oregon Trail Park. https://youtu.be/LaoBI4Mp7_Y Integrity Developments, LLC would build the $3.6 million project of 11 duplex townhomes on lots that are currently vacant north of K Street along 12th and 13th…
Prison Sentence for Terrytown Drug Dealer
A Terrytown woman who was found guilty on drug distribution charges following a May bench trial has been sentenced to prison. 56-year-old Tina Sanchez was arrested in November following a traffic stop, where a police K9 helped officer locate 10.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a glass pipe with white residue,…
Nebraska college students receive $70,000 in Tractor Supply FFA Future Leaders scholarships
Nine Nebraska college students received a total of $70,000 for the Tractor Supply FFA Future Leaders Scholarship: five four-year students and four two-year students. The four-year college students received $10,000 each and the two-year students received $5,000 each. In total, 143 students from 35 states received scholarships from the Tractor…
College Rodeo Athlete Preview: Ali Vaughn
Ali Vaughn has been rodeoing for as long as she can remember. The Hershey, Nebraska native and former Nebraska High School Rodeo standout is headed to the next level. With her name on the roster at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Vaughn spent the summer preparing to make…
Beutler & Son Rodeo Company suffers significant loss due to contaminated feed
Article updated as of 9/3/24. The storied stock contracting firm Beutler & Son Rodeo Company of Elk City, Oklahoma, is suffering devastating loss after their horses were given contaminated feed. Approximately 70 horses have died, with numbers growing. The brand of feed has not been confirmed, though it is suspected…
Scottsbluff P.D. Recognized for Excellence in Training Management
Scottsbluff Police Department has been recognized for excellence in training management in 2023 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. https://youtu.be/OIzMaPYJmGM This is the second consecutive year Scottsbluff Police Department has been recognized. The Lexipol Connect program tracks Scottsbluff…
Nineteen students accepted into inaugural Elite 11 scholarship program
Gov. Jim Pillen and University of Nebraska leaders honored the first group of students selected for a new program aimed at increasing the number of production animal veterinarians in the state. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpwLhEmRmDs The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, announced in February, offers scholarships to students specializing in working with livestock…
Adult Reading Program Kicks off at Lied Scottsbluf Public Library
The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library’s Fall Adult Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library”, kicked off its eight week run Monday. This program encourages adults in our community to read, use the library’s resources, and attend educational and entertaining events. https://youtu.be/iRY-B96Fl_4 This year the libary is are using a Compass…
Official 4-H results from Nebraska State Fair
Official results from the Nebraska State Fair 4-H livestock shows, projects and other competitions have been posted. During the first weekend of the state fair, 4-Hers from across the state entered their projects for judging. While livestock projects tend to be the dominant project showcased by students, 4-H youth can…