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FULL LIST: Nebraska athletes compete at National Junior High Finals Rodeo

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

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,…
Coolidge becomes part-time interim Bridgeport City Administrator

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

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

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…
Bluffs Man Nabbed with Two Pounds Meth; 1,000 Fentanyl Pills

Bluffs Man Nabbed with Two Pounds Meth; 1,000 Fentanyl Pills

Nearly two pounds of methamphetamine and 1,000 fentanyl pills are off the street following a Wednesday afternoon arrest of a Scottsbluff man. NSP Troopers learned that Stephen Lockman was heading northbound into Scotts Bluff County, and were able to stop the vehicle he was travelling in near County Road X.…
Area ‘6 Regions, 1 Nebraska’ economic development effort starts in Gering

Area ‘6 Regions, 1 Nebraska’ economic development effort starts in Gering

Some 90 representatives of business, education and other facets of life throughout the Panhandle gathered at the Gering Civic Center Monday for the inaugural area meeting of the Six Regions, One Nebraska initiative. The goal of the effort is to catalyze cooperation among communities so regional partnerships become the norm…