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Middle Niobrara NRD Partners with NRCS on Bone & Long Pine Watershed Plan
LINCOLN, Nebraska – In August 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (NRD) received official approval on the Bone and Long Pine Creek Watershed Project Improvement Plan. With NRCS providing $665,000 in funding to complete the plan, Middle…
Donation event Thursday will benefit West Nebraska Blood Center
The public is invited to take part in a blood drive for the West Nebraska Blood Center that's part of a special event in Scottsbluff Thursday. The Nebraska Association of Air Medical Services 2024 Safety Symposium takes place at the Hampton Inn starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 1:30…
KNEB.tv News: September 25, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Prison for a Scottsbluff drug dealer who was the target of a WING Drug Task Force investigation Gering Middle School officials seeing positive results with recent cell phone ban for students Highway 26 crash east of Henry looked worse than it was, no injuries reported Gov.…
Huskers Announce Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Lineup
The Nebraska softball team will compete in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, Calif., NU announced Wednesday. The 2025 season will mark the second straight year that the Huskers take part in the tournament, and the 13th time in program history. The Big Red will open the weekend…
Scottsbluff couple plans on opening craft brewery in Gering.
A new microbrewery is planned for one of downtown Gering's historic buildings. The Gering City Council this week gave approval to a class I liquor license and a micro TIF grant application to Kristian and Krystal Schank for the Scott Free Brewing Company. https://youtu.be/LJAD9Kjd3fo Krystal Schank told the council their…
USDA launches assistance network to support financially distressed farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. USDA said the national network will connect distressed borrowers with individualized assistance to help them stabilize and regain financial…
Shane Lucero Sentenced to 9-15 Years in Prison
A rural Scottsbluff man who pleaded guilty to three amended charges of Distribution of an Exceptionally Hazard Drug earlier this summer has been sentenced to prison. In July , 33-year-old Shane Lucero pleaded to the charges following his March arrest stemming from a WING Drug Task Force Investigation. Court documents…
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Sioux County ‘Bronco Fire’
Governor Jim Pillen has signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Sioux County for the Bronco Fire near Crawford. The fire, which started Sept. 18, has burned more than 1,000 acres. Latest reports indicate it is nearly contained. The written proclamation follows verbal authorization by the Governor allowing…
Brand new “Review System” to be implemented at 2024 National Finals Rodeo
A new "review system" will be implemented at this year's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, according to a statement released by the PRCA. The review system will include six specific calls. Only calls made in the arena by ProRodeo officials will be reviewed. Non-calls will not be reviewed. Steve Knowles, the…
State Patrol Breaks Ground on Crime Lab Expansion
The Nebraska State Patrol has broke ground on a $26 million dollar expansion project for the NSP Crime Laboratory. The project will increase the footprint of the existing Crime Lab from 31,000 square feet to 59,000 square feet. “Our dedicated team of scientists at the NSP Crime Lab provides excellent service to law enforcement agencies across the state,…
