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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…
Pleasant Valley Fire Reaches Full Containment
Firefighters in Eastern Wyoming worked through the night to reach full containment on the Pleasant Valley Fire. Around 5 a.m. officials announced they had finally reached 100% containment after a weeklong endeavor. Firefighters are still coordinating final mop-up and rehab activities on private, state, and BLM lands. It is expected…
Rodeo Results: Kimball-Banner Fair & Rodeo
The Kimball-Banner Fair & Rodeo took place August 6th in Kimball, Nebraska. Here are results full results per the PRCA: Bareback Riding: 1Jayce HarrisonBlue Ridge BabeThe Cervi Brothers20 / 2178$4662Jade TatonCasanovaThe Cervi Brothers18 / 15.571.5$3503Monte DownareVegas LightsThe Cervi Brothers17 / 1771$2334Colton CrawfordAnkle MonitorThe Cervi Brothers18.5 / 1768.5$1175Colton FarrowJimboThe Cervi Brothers19…
Thirteen Injured in Goshen County Bus Accident
Thirteen people have been hospitalized- including one in critical condition- following an early Wednesday morning bus crash. Lingle Volunteer Fire Department and EMS says they were dispatched at 3:59 a.m. regarding a bus on its side with multiple occupants on Main Street in Lingle. Upon arrival, responding units found the…
10th Annual Old West Balloon Fest Kicks off This Week
The 10th annual Old West Balloon Fest kicks off this week with festivities across Scottsbluff and Mitchell. Things get underway Thursday evening at Western Nebraska Community College for the first of two night glows. Pilots from across the country will be on hand and use their burners to illuminate their…
Scottsbluff Council Approves Ballot Language for Props 1 and 2
The Scottsbluff City Council approved ballot language for two propositions that will appear on the general election ballot. Last month, they tabled the measure due to confusing language regarding its sales & use and economic development taxes. This week, Economic Development Director Sharaya Toof explained that the language has been…
