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KNEB.tv News: August 14, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Lawmakers Advance No Frills Bill Aimed at Property Tax Relief Bench Warrant Issued for Morrill Man Convicted on Drug and Weapons Charges Three Panhandle high schools among 27 getting EducationQuest grants Paid Sick Leave Initiative Heading to Nebraska Ballot Wildcat Hills Nature Center Hosting Saturday Star…
Ricketts To Host Federal Spending Briefings Across Nebraska
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced he will be hosting a series of Federal Spending Briefings across the state of Nebraska in the coming weeks. These briefings will focus on Washington’s wasteful spending habits and provide an opportunity for Nebraskans to engage in discussions on fiscal responsibility and…
Scottsbluff Police Department Offers Back to School Safety
Scottsbluff Public Schools will resume their schedules for the new school year on Thursday, which will increase pedestrian traffic in and around the city throughout the school and work week. Motorists are cautioned to be aware of the increased number of children traveling to and from the schools. Motorists must…
Bridgeport ready to build on momentum of first playoff win since 1999
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANOcl93Aco BRIDGEPORT- The Bridgeport Bulldogs are back and ready to capitalize on the momentum of a 7-3 season a year ago. A fall where the Bulldogs picked up their first playoff win since 1999. The Bulldogs graduated a class of five seniors, which included an 1,800-yard rusher in Peyton Abbott.…
Oregon Trail Rodeo adds new elements of community participation
The Oregon Trail Rodeo is kicking open its chutes for its 32nd year in Hastings, Nebraska. The rodeo will feature three performances happening August 16-18. The PRCA rodeo will feature all standard rodeo events, with mutton busting available for youth. This year will feature a few brand new elements, adding…
Wildcat Hills SRA Hosting Night Sky Viewing Saturday Night
The Wildcat Hills State Recreation area will be the go-to spot this weekend for great star gazing opportunities. The Nebraska Game and Parks commission will be hosting a night sky viewing starting at 8 p.m. at the back loop of the park. Attendees will be able to enjoy the sturgeon…
Lawmakers Advance No Frills Bill Aimed at Property Tax Relief
Following lengthy debate on property tax relief proposals on the floor, the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday advanced an amended version of LB 34 with what were called the “absolute minimum” provisions. Lawmakers voted 34-11 to end debate on Legislative Bill 34, which now contains just three components. Under the measure, all…
Rural Nebraskans Pay More Taxes
Governor Pillen and state senators are in the throes of a special session to address property taxes. In light of the session, Tidbits is resurrecting a 2022 story on the relative tax burdens of Nebraskans . . .Nebraskans in rural counties paid the highest taxes per person in 2020 according to estimates…
Countdown to kickoff, Washington
Washington has a new coach and is playing in a new league this season. Jayson Jorgensen has this preview with our Countdown to kickoff series. Click here to listen.
Husker Fall Camp Report: August 13th
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White met with members of the media after Tuesday morning’s fall camp practice. White spoke on the defense’s progress getting in a ‘groove’ and advancing situational learning and reps. “We’re throwing a lot of situations at them this week, especially,” White said. “Coach (Rhule) has situations mapped out,…