Federal, State, County Offices Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

Federal, state and county offices are closed today in honor of Juneteenth. The holiday, which became federally recognized in 2021, is named for June 19th which commemorates the formal end of slavery in the United States. The University of Nebraska says that in 1980, Texas became the first state to…

Rising City business receives Dairy Business Builder Grant to expand value-added production

A Nebraska dairy business received a Dairy Business Builder Grant aimed at expanding the production of value-added dairy products. DARI Processing, LLC in Rising City is among 37 small dairy businesses being awarded over $3.2 million in funding. Administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), the grants - up…

Zephyrs pick up big win at Ogallala

Coming off six straight losses against quality competition the WESTCO Zephyrs got back in the win column on Tuesday as they beat Ogallala on the road, 12-7. WESTCO scored two first inning runs and then put up back to back four run innings in the fourth and fifth frames. In…

Pillen hints at property tax special session dates

Governor Jim Pillen has given his strongest indication yet on a potential date for calling the Legislature into special session to consider property tax solutions. In a Governor's column released Monday, Pillen said, "Over the past few weeks, Nebraskans across the state have begun receiving their property valuation notices... (and)…

Wicks announces signing of guards Dontaie Allen and A.J. Wills

LARAMIE, Wyo. (June 18, 2024) – University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced the signing of transfer guards Dontaie Allen and A.J. Wills on Tuesday. The Cowboy roster is now complete for the 2024-25 season. “It’s always nice when you can put a stamp on the end of…

Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jamison Jensen with Tredas | 6/18/24

Crop conditions report of Monday Wheat corn Spread Corn price action & cattle feeders Pre-holiday market trade Storing wheat if you don’t like bids Price resistance and support levels Weather

Firefighters battle Box Butte County grass fire

Update 6pm: Incident Commander and Alliance fire chief Troy Shoemaker says a large variety of assets have been deployed against a grass fire burning in southwestern Box Butte and northeastern Morrill Counties Tuesday. https://youtu.be/uR7QedC4ooA Shoemaker says departments from throughout Scotts Bluff and Morrill counties with Type 2 wildland fire engines…

Cattle Chat: Preparing for the county fair

Now that school is out for the summer, 4-H families oftentimes are busy getting their fair projects ready for exhibition. In the case of beef projects, the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute offer some guidance on how 4-Hers can have positive learning experiences with their animals.…

KNEB.tv News: June 18, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: SBCo Commissioners approve six month extension of the moratorium on new permit applications for renewable energy projects Morrill man sentenced to prison following January altercation at feedlot Gering City Pool closed Wednesday for installation of new boiler Nebraska Chamber president talks property tax solutions 2024 on…

Pony Express Re-Ride Enters Nebraska; Thursday Stop at Scotts Bluff National Monument

The annual Pony Express Re-Ride is underway, and today volunteers entered Nebraska as they carry mail from Saint Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. The riders are expected to make a stop Thursday at the Scotts Bluff National Monument, where people can take photos and even drop off a letter to…