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Cattle Chat: Water requirements in the summer
On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than a cool drink of clean water to quench one’s thirst. For cattle out on pasture, their need for clean, accessible water is important for good health, said the experts from Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.…
Scottsbluff Firework Inspections Conducted Ahead of Sales Beginning
Today marks the first day of Nebraska's 10 day selling period for fireworks, but officials are putting safety first before retailers can begin. Yesterday, City of Scottsbluff Fire Prevention Officer Chris Perales Jr. was making the rounds for inspections. He tells KNEB News what in particular he was looking for…
Pillen considering state funding to eliminate K-12 property tax
'Not one iota' of property taxes to pay for K-12 education: That's Governor Jim Pillen's overall goal as he works on gaining support for a property tax relief plan and related special session. https://youtu.be/HBCHJkhs-cI Pillen discussed the issue during Monday's Statewide Call-in Show, saying the proposal that is slowly coming…
NEXT Young Professionals Host 13th Annual Beer and Wine Fest
Yoga, live music, and a wide variety of beer, wine, ciders and spirits highlighted the 13th Annual NEXT Young Professionals Best of the West Beer and Wine Fest Saturday afternoon at the 18th Street Plaza in downtown Scottsbluff. https://youtu.be/HhXs3RCOhsk NEXT President Taylor Eckman says that this year they worked hard…
More shelf life: Best ways to store tomatoes
Getting the most out of tomatoes can be tricky, but there are some tips and tricks to help you get more shelf life from your tomato harvest or purchase, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Joe Masabni, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension small-acreage horticulturist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension…
Two legion baseball broadcasts on tap for Tuesday night
Tonight on the RRN-Scottsbluff there are a pair of legion baseball broadcasts as both WESTCO and Gering are home for junior/senior doubleheaders. Gering will host Bridgeport starting with the juniors game at 5 pm and then at 7 o'clock it's Gering PVC taking on the Bombers and we'll have that…
Pioneers feature combined no-hitter and walk off win on Monday
There was a first on Monday for the Western Nebraska Pioneers as the three pitchers combined to throw the first no-hitter ever for the team in franchise history. Brody Fahnestock, Eli Stevens, and Carson Bevill combined for the milestone on the mound and then it took two runs in the…
Australia to America | Travis Munro, professional steer wrestler on Breaking the Barrier
Australian steer wrestler Travis Munro moved continents to follow his dream of making the NFR and becoming a World Champion. Learn more about this high level athlete and his dedication to his dream in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vohMhXAbcOJOuoIG0XNWi?si=_QOmRdn5Q4yb5_-3j8hK-g https://youtu.be/Hl3gQInxGnY
Taxable Value of Agriculture Land Rises
The taxable value of agricultural land in Nebraska rose 11.2 percent during the past year according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue. This follows a 6.3 percent rise in 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive year taxable values of agricultural land have risen (Figure 1). Residential property, including new growth,…
Pine Ridge Ranch evacuated after fire near Fort Laramie
Fire fighters from numerous departments remain on scene after a grass fire northeast of Fort Laramie. The Fort Laramie Fire Department evacuated the Pine Ridge Ranch Monday afternoon. The department also said they launched two single engine air tankers from the Casper Tanker Base, and they arrived on the fire…