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Second Accuser Comes Forward in Kimball Child Sex Assault Case
A second victim has accused a Kimball man of sexually assaulting her when she was a child. In May, 46-year-old Chris Wilson was arrested on a charge of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child stemming from a Nebraska State Patrol Investigation. After news of his arrest broke, another victim…
Niedan-Streeks retiring as Gering Tourism, Visitor Bureau Director
The city of Gering is now seeking applications for a new Director of Tourism to lead the Department of Tourism and Gering Visitors Bureau. Karla Niedan-Streeks says through social media that she's stepping down from the post in September, and the city has started advertising for her successor. City officials…
Agricultural drone conferences scheduled for August
Nebraska Extension is hosting two drone conferences on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and Thursday, Aug. 15 at West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte, Nebraska.The two-day event begins with the 2nd Annual Drones in Agriculture Conference on Aug. 14 and concludes with the 2nd Nebraska Spray Drone Conference…
Scottsbluff City Manager Kevin Spencer Keeping Close Tabs on Special Session
With Nebraska lawmakers convened for a special session aimed at property tax relief, some city leaders are expressing concerns about caps on sales and use taxes. Scottsbluff City Manager Kevin Spencer says he and city staff are keeping a close eye on what' s transpiring this week in Lincoln. "We're…
3x Nebraska High School Rodeo All-Around Cowgirl eyes fourth title
Reagan McIntyre is a force to be reckoned with. The Grand Island, Nebraska, cowgirl has proven year over year that she is indeed, that good. With the first Nebraska high school rodeo of the fall season on the horizon, her goals are bigger than ever. The 3x Nebraska High School…
Holdrege to be site of 2024 Soybean Management Field Days on August 13
Holdrege will be one of four locations for the 2024 Soybean Management Field Days. Hosted at Blake Johnson's farm just west of Holdrege, the field days are a chance for growers to see the latest in soybean production, management and marketing. The field day will be held the evening of…
Bluffs Man Arrested Following Shots Fired Investigation
A 24-year-old Scottsbluff man has been arrested following an early Monday morning shots fired investigation. Quentin Biery was arraigned on three charges this week after Scottsbluff Police took him into custody in the 1700 block of 7th Avenue. Court documents say Biery, a convicted felon, was arguing with people in…
Barthel feels Husker running backs room looks solid
Nebraska running backs coach EJ Barthel met with members of the media following the team’s fall camp practice on Friday. Barthel spoke on key characteristics in a running back, the running back room overall, and maturity. He touched on what he’s looking for in a starter. “I think you’re looking for…
K-State cattle experts discuss how to correctly body condition score beef animals
Body mass index allows people to evaluate their physical health by measuring body fat using a weight-to-height ratio. In a similar fashion, cattle producers employ the body condition scoring system to gauge an animal’s nutritional status. Beef cattle experts at Kansas State University recently outlined how to score cattle for…
Lawmakers Break For Weekend Without Debate on Bills
It's been a sluggish week for Nebraska lawmakers convened in Lincoln for a special session aimed at property tax relief. Floor debate was set to begin on Wednesday, but none of the bills were actually ready to be debated. Lawmakers did take time to voice their opinions of the special…
