Kim Schledewitz and Joseph Conrad Join Morrill Board of Trustees

The Village of Morrill Board of Trustees is back to full strength following the departure of two of their board members. Earlier this summer, the resignations of Paul Adams and Tony Schuler were accepted; as Adams moved to Scottsbluff, while Schuler was hired as a Village of Morrill employee. During…

It’s a New Day for Farm Financing

Around 40 years ago, a rancher and his family took in a fall day watching an admittedly motley herd of cows get on a truck, never to return to the ranch. There are countless stories like this that exist as a result of the Farm Financial Crisis of the 80s.…

Nebraska Rural Radio Association earns 15 awards at annual broadcasting convention

The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) celebrated a remarkable achievement at the Nebraska Broadcasters Pinnacle Awards Ceremony, taking home an impressive tally of 15 awards, including 4 in the coveted "gold" category. The convention, a cornerstone event for radio and television broadcasters, concluded on Wednesday night in Lincoln. “The Nebraska…

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements, part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for…

Wednesday Channel Seed Final Bell with Arlan Suderman with StoneX | 8/7/24

If you continue to focus on the problems in 15% of the Corn Belt, you may make poor marketing decisions by ignoring the conditions in the other 85%. Despite regional issues, overall numbers could be higher, as indicated by StoneX yield estimates. Attention is also on the South American growing…

Broadway Bombers Embezzler Sentenced in Scotts Bluff County District Court

The Scottsbluff woman who embezzled more than $10,000 from the former 'Broadway Bombers' softball organization has been sentenced. In May, 45-year-old Heather Paez pleaded no contest to an amended misdemeanor charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking of $500 up to $1,500. She was arrested after using Broadway Bombers funds to…

Kassandra Shoemaker fills PRCA permit, wins steer roping at Yuma County Fair & Rodeo

Amongst a roster of grown men and seasoned competitors, one young lady rose to the occasion and won the steer roping at the Yuma County Fair & Rodeo in Yuma, Colorado. Not only did she win the rodeo, but she filled her Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association permit, a feat necessary…

Cheyenne County Motorcycle Crash Kills One

At approximately 1:10 pm Wednesday, emergency responders were paged to a motorcycle accident at Mile Marker 63 on US Highway 30. Sidney Volunteer Fire, Morrill County Ambulance Service, Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Transportation all responded to the accident. The lead motorcycle slowed to…

KNEB.tv News: August 7, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: The Pleasant Valley wildfire in Goshen and Platte Counties is now fully contained Council approves ballot language for renewing Scottsbluff sales & use and economic development taxes Scotts Bluff County Board and airport reach agreement on joint insurance costs Scottsbluff fugitive back in custody after five…

Scottsbluff Fugitive Apprehended After Five Months on the Run

A 26-year-old fugitive wanted on a host of felony drug charges made his initial appearance this week in Scotts Bluff County Court. Brandon Grieb of Scottsbluff is facing charges including Felony Flight to Avoid Arrest, and four counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute. In March, Grieb was stopped on…