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Man wanted for homicide in California is arrested in Ogallala
A man named in a warrant for homicide in Richmond, California was arrested by law enforcement near the Walmart in Ogallala Tuesday evening. https://youtu.be/HsRRHRXn6c8 Keith County Attorney Randy Fair says the Ogallala Police Department had been advised earlier in the day to be looking for a white Toyota Prius with…
United States Hog Inventory Up 1 Percent
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2024 was 74.5 million head. This was up 1 percent from June 1, 2023, and up slightly from March 1, 2024. Breeding inventory, at 6.01 million head, was down 3 percent from last year, and down slightly from the…
Jan. 1 is earliest date Minatare sales tax collections will start
Residents in Minatare may have approved a one-cent sales tax during the primary election, but the soonest it will take effect is the start of next year. https://youtu.be/-TVEqZeDg94 According to the minutes for their meeting June 11, the Minatare Council was told by City Attorney Jim Ellison the county was…
Young to coach at UCM
Former longtime UNK assistant men's basketball coach Antoine Young will be staying in the MIAA. Central Missouri Head Coach Adam Bohac has announced that Young will be a part of his coaching staff next season. The Omaha native and former Creighton star spent six years as an assistant at UNK…
Gering CVB efforts leading to more motorcoach tour stops in the region
The impact of work being done by the Gering Convention and Visitor's Bureau was highlighted during this week's City Council meeting. Michael Gillen is the council's CVB liaison and made the presentation Monday, noting the message of Gering and Western Nebraska as a destination is growing, including among tour bus…
Alliance Meth Dealer Facing 5+ Years in Prison Following SBCo Plea Deal
A 35-year-old Alliance man will be spending a considerable amount of time in prison after pleading no contest to a variety of meth distribution charges here in Scotts Bluff County. Rueben Mendez was the target of a 2021 WING Drug Task Force investigation, where he sold more than two pounds…
Bill Engel named new Lancer Men’s Head Basketball Coach
TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Bill Engel has been named the new Eastern Wyoming College men's basketball coach and interim athletic director. Engel comes to the Lancers from Minnesota North - Rainy River. "This is a great opportunity to be surrounded by tremendous people in an outstanding community,” Coach Engel said. “Our…
North Platte NRD Announces District-Wide Landowner Forum
The North Platte Natural Resources District will be holding a district-wide meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The meeting will provide updates on the upcoming changes to the Rules and Regulations that should be effective by the end of the 2024. The forum will be at the Prairie Winds Community…
(KNEB.tv Sports) Thursday 6/27: Lashley hole-in-one, Legion baseball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jisVs8g8Zyw Thursday's update from KNEB.tv Newscast
Scottsbluff’s Discount Fireworks Celebrating 48 Years
If you haven't heard already, firework sales have begun, and retailers are selling their product just as fast as their consumers can swoop them up. Eric Wilcox and his crew at Discount Fireworks in Scottsbluff are excited because they are now in their 48th year of business. He says some…