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Ricketts, Fischer join effort to fix foreign-owned farmland disclosure process
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined a bipartisan effort urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modernize and improve the accuracy of its foreign land ownership disclosure process. In the letter, the senators note alleged inaccuracies in information publicly posted by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and…
Future small animal vet clinics could locate in central Gering commercial district
Small animal veterinarian services could become available in Gering's central commercial district in the future. https://youtu.be/Jn3n1ScsBqI The Gering City Council this week approved adding a vet clinics-limited definition to potential uses in the district zoned C-2, which includes downtown and properties to the north on 10th Street. City Engineer Annie…
Warrant Issued for Morrill Man After No-Showing for Sentencing
A bench warrant has been issued for a Morrill man who failed to show up for sentencing last week on drug and weapons convictions. 40-year-old Matthew Hall is facing a mandatory minimum of three years in prison after a Scotts Bluff County jury in June found him guilty on charges…
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…