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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,…
Anna- PHS Pet of the Week
Meet Anna, the Panhandle Humane Society featured Pet of the Week! https://youtu.be/BmJaNC9DsiE Anna Banana is a certified good girl. This chunky monkey is very sweet and silly. She would love to spend her whole day getting belly rubs. She is the definition of a couch potato. If you are interested…
Nebraska AD formally requests no more Friday games, except against Iowa
Lincoln, Neb. - The Nebraska/Illinois football game this past Friday may have drawn a large television audience, that doesn't mean Husker Football Fridays are a welcome event for everyone. Nebraska AD Troy Dannen is one of those who feels it's not in the best interests of the university. Dannen sent…
Cattle Chat: Fall calving considerations
It is always exciting when a little one joins the family. In the beef cattle business, calves are typically born during a planned calving season that occurs in the spring or the fall, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat…
ALA Engineering offering advances in 2024 ‘Coolest Thing’ contest
The field in the Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition has been set. Tens of thousands of votes were cast in the first round, shrinking the field from 16 products to eight. https://youtu.be/VmS0fafPcjI The following Nebraska manufacturers and their products are among the top eight contenders. • Valley Center Pivot, Valley Irrigation…