Central Nebraska farmer anticipates strong harvest despite hailstorms

Central Nebraska farmer anticipates strong harvest despite hailstorms

Crops in central Nebraska have benefited from consistent moisture throughout the year, despite enduring four waves of hail, according to Don Cantrell, a farmer near Merna. Cantrell mentioned that while the hail completely wiped several neighboring pivots, his farm was relatively fortunate, with only a few of their pivots losing…
Friday Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners | 8/23/24

Friday Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners | 8/23/24

The ProFarmer numbers provide a crucial on-the-ground perspective, often highlighting regional variations that can either confirm or challenge broader estimates like those from the August WASDE report. These numbers are gathered through a detailed process where scouts physically measure crop conditions across key areas, assessing factors such as pod counts…
KNEB.tv News: August 23, 2024

KNEB.tv News: August 23, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: The Western Community College Area Board of Governors is back to full strength Adult flag football league for City of Scottsbluff moving forward $3,000 winning lotto ticket sold in Morrill Longtime Bridgeport Mayor Norm Christensen passes away Nebraska's leading economic indicator rises in July Rats on…
August Cattle on Feed Report

August Cattle on Feed Report

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on August 1, 2024. The inventory was slightly above August 1, 2023.Placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.70 million head, 6 percent above 2023.…
Rats on the Platte Taking Place Friday and Saturday in Mitchell

Rats on the Platte Taking Place Friday and Saturday in Mitchell

Fans of Rat Rods and custom builds are in for a treat this weekend at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds. The 'Rats on the Platte' event kicks off tonight and will feature dirt track racing, burnouts, live music and more. Action on the dirt track starts Friday at 6, and…
Competing Constitutional Amendments on abortion make Nov. ballot

Competing Constitutional Amendments on abortion make Nov. ballot

The Secretary of State’s Elections Division certified that signature requirements have been met for the Protect the Right to Abortion constitutional amendment petition and the Protect Women and Children constitutional amendment petition for the November 5 general election ballot. County election offices completed signature verification within the 40-day period as…
Nebraska College Rodeo Preview | Nebraska Rodeo Update for August 24

Nebraska College Rodeo Preview | Nebraska Rodeo Update for August 24

The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Comments from…
$3,000 Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Morrill

$3,000 Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Morrill

If you purchased a LottoAmerica ticket in Morrill, you might have won $3,000. Nebraska Lottery officials say one ticket sold at U Save Mart matched 4 of 5 numbers and the Star Ball number for $1,000 following Wednesday night's drawing. Because this player added the $1 All Star Bonus, their…
Scottsbluff duo indicted on federal drug conspiracy and weapons charges

Scottsbluff duo indicted on federal drug conspiracy and weapons charges

A woman and man arrested on drug and other charges following a York County traffic stop in May are now facing federal drug and weapons charges. US Attorney for Nebraska Susan Lehr announced Thursday that a federal grand jury has indicted 39-year-old Sonia Martinez and 36-year-old Andrew Juarez, both of…
Scottsbluff Green Lights Adult Flag Football League for Lacy Park

Scottsbluff Green Lights Adult Flag Football League for Lacy Park

The City of Scottsbluff is in the process of bringing back a sports league for adults. During Monday's council meeting, City Manager Kevin Spencer said there was interest in reviving an adult flag football league. "Matt Carpenter, our parks director, is kind of trying to reinvent this and have these…