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Broadway Bar and Arcade to Open in Scottsbluff in November
A new business is opening up in downtown Scottsbluff this fall, and it's targeted towards people of all ages. Broadway Arcade will feature lots of great pinball machines and arcade games for the perfect after school hang out or adult date night. During the last Scottsbluff City Council meeting, owners…
Arrest Made in Southern Panhandle Burglary Investigation
A 27-year-old Sterling, Colorado man is behind bars in Cheyenne County following investigation of recent burglaries in the rural Gurley and Dalton areas. Sheriff Adam Frerichs says Robert Lester Jr was arrested Thursday on two counts of burglary, and one count each of possession of a deadly weapon by a…
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, AG Kris Kobach send joint letter opposing Nebraska plan to redirect water
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach joined forces Friday to oppose Nebraska’s planned Platte-Republican interbasin transfer, which they argue would introduce invasive carp that could bring significant harm to Kansas waterways. The transfer would redirect water from the Platte River in Nebraska south toward the Republican River…
Bayard optimistic about new classification and young roster entering 2024
BAYARD- Following a 3-5 season a year ago that saw the Bayard Tigers fall in back-to-back two-point games in weeks six and seven, the Tigers enter 2024 optimistic about a young roster and a new classification. Bayard opens the fall with a roster of 16 players, losing four seniors from…
WATCH: Soybeans added to Nebraska TAPS program
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) added soybeans to the lineup of Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) farm management competitions for 2024. Chris Proctor, an associate extension educator, shared an update on the soybean addition. The TAPS program aims to foster interactive real-life farm management competitions to advance profitability and input-use…
SBPS Board gives conditional approval of SHS auditorium upgrade project
If all goes as planned, students across the Scottsbluff School District will be the beneficiaries of an upgraded auditorium by the start of the 2025-26 school year. https://youtu.be/w0yeMSLzbWE The SBPS Board of Education last week approved a $750,000 project to directly enhance the quality and functionality of the auditorium, which…
BBGH officials preparing for expansion and renovation project
Officials with Box Butte General Hospital say they're looking forward to a renovation and new construction plan that will see development of a free-standing dialysis center. With plans to begin construction spring of 2025, the intent is to update and expand treatment areas for patients. During a recent forum on…
KNEB.tv Sports: Scottsbluff and Gering volleyball practice stops
The Scottsbluff and Gering volleyball teams are the focus today on KNEB.tv Sports as I was able to catch up with some of the key figures last week. Scottsbluff is coming off a state tournament appearance last year but needs to replace plenty of firepower off that team while Gering…
RESULTS: Lexington High School Rodeo
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend at the Lexington High School Rodeo August 17-18. Here are results per the NHSRA: Day 1: Saturday, August 17 Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time4321Shane, Case - Atkinson NE49.0001582Wright, Colter - Burwell NE48.0001503Norby, Dylan - Farnam NE45.0003314Fanning, Jess - Benkelman NE44.0002625Arensdorf, Bladen -…
Nebraska Extension professionals honored with 2024 national awards
The 109th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents recognized four Nebraska Extension professionals with national awards. The awards received are as follows: National Search for Excellence Award in Farm and Ranch Business Management: “It’s as Easy as ABC — Figuring Cost of…