KNEB.tv News: August 29, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: A fatal crash in Gering from earlier this month claims the life of the second driver Fire in Gering's Bellevue addition displaces family of four Woman convicted of Attempted First Degree Murder in Alliance has sentencing pushed back United Way announces fundraising goal for 2024-2025 campaign…

Thursday Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 8/29/24

Geopolitical tensions are once again impacting the markets today, adding to the uncertainty. China’s pullback on purchases of corn, wheat, rice, and barley is also creating additional pressure. As we approach the month’s end and head into a three-day holiday weekend, market volatility could increase. Acreage changes in Argentina are…

U.S. Soybean export sales drop to historic low

Global demand for U.S. soybeans has fallen sharply as international buyers remain discouraged by a strong dollar, slowing economic growth and uncertainty over the direction of U.S. trade policy in an election year. Export sales of new-crop soybeans are historically low as the U.S. enters the 2024/25 soybean marketing year…

KC Federal Reserve officials visit area, discuss nat’l, state economy at Gering Forum

Federal Reserve Kansas City representatives have been our area the past couple days, providing relevant economic updates to local officials and business people, and getting first-hand information on economic issues in our area. https://youtu.be/RmPIa3TRRXo Among them was Chief Economist and Omaha branch Senior Vice President Nate Kauffman, who said after…

United Way Announces $385,000 Campaign Fundraising Goal

United Way of Western Nebraska hosted their annual Campaign Kickoff luncheon Wednesday,announcing an ambitious fundraising goal of $385,000 for the 2024-2025 campaign. Executive Karen Benzel said the impact of the money raised is critical to the agencies that receive the funds. United Way board president Becca Pierce the agency only…

Bulldogger to Bullfighter: Pokorny makes transition and wins NSRA Bullfighter of the Year

Dane Pokorny of Thedford, Nebraska, is no stranger to rodeo. With deep family roots in the sport, Pokorny got involved at an early age. His first love? Bulldogging. These days, he can be found working the arena as a cowboy lifesaver. Though some may think the jump from steer wrestling…

KNEB.tv Sports: Thursday 8/29

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Second Driver From Fatal August 12 Crash Succumbs to Injuries

Authorities say the driver of a Dodge pickup involved in a fatal rear-end collision in southern Gering earlier this month has died. Scotts Bluff County Attorney Dave Eubanks confirmed to KNEB News 44-year-old Gideon Brunner passed away Tuesday afternoon without regaining consciousness. Brunner was ejected from the Ram pickup he…

Cowboys open season at Arizona State on Saturday

LARAMIE, Wyo. (Aug. 26, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboys will open the Jay Sawvel era on Saturday evening with a trip to Big-12 foe Arizona State. It will be the first meeting between the former conference rivals since 1977. The contest will be broadcasted on FS1 with Chris Myers on the call joined…

New vaccine protects cattle from bovine anaplasmosis

A new vaccine could protect cattle from deadly tick-borne disease. Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis. The disease infects the red blood cells of cattle and causes hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses nationwide…