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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
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…
Huskers to Face Murray State in 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Opener
Lincoln -- The final pieces of Nebraska’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule were released this afternoon, as ESPN Events announced the pairings for the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. The 15th annual event takes place from Dec. 22-25 from the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Nebraska will open the three-day event against…
Lehl named to fill WCCA Board of Governors District Three vacancy
A well-known community member who stepped out of public service not that long ago has accepted appointment to the Western Community College Area Board of Governors. During the Board's regular monthly meeting Wednesday, the Governors named Starr Lehl as the new District Three representative. WNCC President Greg Dart tells KNEB…
Opening day high school softball scores, weekend schedule
Here's a look at the scores from yesterday and then the schedule for today and tomorrow for teams from the region. Thursday scores Hastings 13, Gering 0 Grand Island Northwest 15, Gering 2 Bayard 8, Southern Valley/Alma 6 Southern Valley/Alma 9, Chadron 8 Friday schedule Scottsbluff at Lexington Gering at…
High school softball 8/22
Thursday (08/22/2024) Aquinas Catholic 12, Wilber-Clatonia 0Aquinas Catholic 4, Raymond Central 0Aurora 12, Lexington 2Bayard 8, Southern Valley/Alma 6Beatrice 3, Lincoln Pius X 2Bennington 12, Lincoln Standing Bear 0Bishop Neumann 11, NEN 3Blair 5, Wayne 0Central City 23, Boone Central 15Centura 10, FCEMF 6Cozad 8, Hershey 1Elkhorn South 3, Millard…
Cougar men’s soccer knocks off 18th ranked team in the country
The Western Nebraska Community College men’s soccer team got two goals from sophomore Eduardo Oliveira and used a strong defense stand in recording a 2-1 win over preseason-No. 18-ranked Utah State-Eastern Thursday afternoon at Landers Soccer Complex. The Cougars will look for another win on Friday when they host Northwest…
WNCC women’s soccer falls to Utah State-Eastern
The Western Nebraska Community College women’s soccer team played hard, but battling injuries, the Utah State-Eastern women scored two second-half goals to capture the 3-0 win Thursday morning at Landers Soccer Complex to open the season. WNCC coach Todd Rasnic said they have some work to do, but they will…
Study: Cover Crop utilization implication on lease agreements
The Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey and Report 2023-2024 provides insight on recent trends in the market value of land and cash rental across the state. Each year, the special feature section covers topics on new or emerging issues related to the agricultural land industry in Nebraska. These topics…
Valmont Appoints Thomas Liguori as Chief Financial Officer
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valmont® Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, today announced that Thomas Liguori will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Liguori will lead the global finance and accounting…
