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Dunlieh Energy pitches a Situla solar project for Banner County
The company seeking to build a utility-grade solar facility in Scotts Bluff County is wanting to do the same in Banner County. During Tuesday's Banner County Board meeting, a large group of officials with Dunlieh Energy described their plans for a facility that would be constructed on 2,000 acres in…
KNEB.tv News: September 17, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Charges filed against a convenience store manager accused of stealing nearly $200,000 over a 12 month period to play skill games Bluffs man sentenced for having sexual relations with 14-year-old girl Alliance trio arrested following early Friday morning burglary Scotts Bluff County rolling out new website…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Kyle Bumsted | 9/17/24
With the rate decision coming tomorrow, markets are on edge, but cattle prices have continued to move higher. The upcoming Cattle on Feed (COF) report is also drawing attention as it could impact price direction. Grains seem to be locked in a box, with limited movement, though some commercial buying…
Commissioners fold Mapping/GIS department into Assessor’s office
Scotts Bluff County Commissioners Monday evening approved moving GIS, mapping services and the related employees into the Assessor's office. The proposal had been discussed at length over several previous meetings as having potential for saving taxpayer funding in the future by allowing mapping staff to help the assessor employees when…
Huskers announce 2025 Baseball Schedule
Head coach Will Bolt announced the 2025 baseball schedule Tuesday, which features 25 home games at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park for the Huskers. “We have a challenging schedule that will give our program the opportunity to compete against some of the top teams in college baseball,” said Bolt. “Our…
Roadwork Begins on Highway 385 South of Bridgeport
Road work begins this week on Highway 385 south of Brideport. Simon Contractors will be doing work including grading, culverts, sub-grade stabilization and asphalt concrete paving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIJc34fIDyg Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers with the possible aid of automated flagger assisted devices. A 12-foot wide restriction…
Nebraska student named Helena Intern of the Year
A York, Nebraska native was named the Helena Intern of the Year. Zach Nienhueser received first place in the 2024 Northern Business Unit Intern of the Year Scholarship Awards presented by Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC. Nienhueser is studying agronomy at the University of Nebraska. He received a $1,000 award toward his…
Scottsbluff Police Department Concludes ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
Beginning on August 16th and continuing through September 2nd, 2024, the Scottsbluff Police Department participated in the Nebraska "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. Officers worked overtime, funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office. The following are the results of the overtime enforcement period: Speeding citations:…
FINAL RESULTS: Mid-States Finals Rodeo
The Mid-States Finals Rodeo took place September 13-15 in Broken Bow, Nebraska. The association celebrated 50 years put on three performances of rodeo action. Below are round, average, and year-end results from the event, per the MSRA: Round 1 Results: 2024 Finals Round 1 - BR.xlsx - Rnd 1Download Round…
Bluffs Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting 14-year-old Sentenced
A 21-year-old Scottsbluff man arrested for having sexual relations with his 14-year-old girlfriend has been sentenced. Duane Bauer was arrested in May following an investigation by the Gering Police Department. During interviews, Bauer admitted to engaging in sexual acts with the girl but denied having sex with the teen. Bauer…