KNEB.tv News: August 22, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Former Nebraska Governor & current U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts makes a stop here in the Panhandle Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican announces retirement Former Alliance man found guilty on child porn charges in federal court Man who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges sentenced…

Thursday Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 8/22/24

Navigating the current market landscape requires careful consideration of multiple factors that could significantly impact outcomes. The Canada Rail strike, for instance, presents logistical challenges that could disrupt supply chains and lead to delays or shortages, affecting market stability. Late in the day the strike was put into arbitration by…

Lyman Man Sentenced for Animal Cruelty After 21 Dogs Rescued from Squalid Camper

The man who was arrested after more than a dozen dogs were rescued from a filthy camper filled with feces and urine has been sentenced. In March, 45-year-old Jaydee Sims was arrested and charged with 21 counts of Cruelty of Animals. The Panhandle Humane Society and local veterinarians stepped in…

WNCC Foundation receives diesel tech donation from Nebraska Machinery Co.

The Western Nebraska Community College Foundation received $10,000 from Nebraska Machinery Company to provide scholarships for students in the Diesel, Truck & Heavy Equipment program at WNCC. This scholarship will be awarded to help with tuition, fees, or purchase of tools required for the program. Priority is given to full-time…

Gering begins spraying for mosquitos

The city of Gering is advising residents their program to minimize mosquitos is getting underway. Starting Aug. 22, the city will be spraying for the bothersome insects weekly on Thursdays. Anyone with questions about the process should contact Transportation Superintendent Casey Dahlgrin at 436-6835.

Husker Harvest Days highlights cattle with new beef showcase, educational seminars

Husker Harvest Days, the Farm Progress event that has always been synonymous with cattle, crops and community, is excited to announce a new addition this year: the BEEF Showcase. The BEEF Showcase stems from the Farm Progress publication BEEF magazine and is designed to provide a comprehensive destination for everything beef-related. Visitors will…

Scottsbluff Arson Suspect Arrested

A 26-year-old Scottsbluff woman is facing a felony arson charge after starting a fire in her bedroom in a trailer in southeast Scottsbluff. Late Monday night, authorities were dispatched to Jerry Drive for a fire that was started by Kendra Horrocks. Other residents at the home told officers there were…

Cashless operations, enhanced screening technology among Husker Athletic changes

Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 22, 2024 — The 2024 Nebraska football season begins Aug. 31, when the Huskers host the UTEP Miners at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. In advance of the season, the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is highlighting changes fans can expect when arriving at Memorial Stadium and…

KNEB.tv Sports: Softball preview for Scottsbluff, Gering, and Bayard

It's been a whirlwind 10 days or so with plenty of stops at area practices and now the fall sports season has arrived for high school athletes, coaches, and teams. Softball season is starting today and here's a preview for three area teams from today's edition of KNEB.tv Sports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-IkEZ5m-4k…

Riverside Discovery Center Narrows Its Executive Director Search to Two Finalists

Riverside Discovery Center board members have narrowed down the search for a permanent director to two candidates. Scottsbluff City Council Liaison Matt Salomon says one of the finalists is from Pennsylvania and one is from South Africa. "Whichever one they do decide to go with, they're going to offer a…