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63-Year-Old Alliance Woman Nabbed in WING Drug Bust
A 63-year-old Alliance woman has been arrested following an investigation conducted last June by the WING Drug Task Force. Vanadelle Buckingham, also known by aliases of Cynthia Hunziger and Cynthia Tschacher, is accused of selling hydrocodone pills to a CI on back to back days in 2023. Investigators sent the…
Pres. of Nebraska Sheriffs’ Association Testifies Against Language in LB1
The President of the Nebraska Sheriffs' Association testified before the Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee Tuesday, speaking against the current language in LB1, the Governor's proposal for broad property tax relief. Morrill County Sheriff Milo Cardenas says as written, the bill only permits a six percent budget increase annually, only for…
Omaha Supernovas to Throw Out First Pitch at Saltdogs Game; Appearances Scheduled at Rocket Carwash and Aksarben Farmer’s Market
OMAHA, Neb. –The Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Federation Champions, will throw out the first pitch for the Lincoln Saltdogs and appear at a Rocket Carwash and the Aksarben Farmer’s Market as part of the official trophy tour. Newly signed Supernovas middle blocker and former Husker Kaitlyn Hord will…
Benhart named to Outland Trophy Award Watch List
Nebraska offensive tackle Bryce Benhart was tabbed to the 2024 Outland Trophy Award Watch List on Tuesday. Benhart, a 6-foot-9, 315-pound senior from Lakeville, Minn., earns a spot on the watch list for the first time in his career after earning All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media…
Redington Hills Fire Burns 100 Acres in Morrill County
It took about 30 hours for firefighters to get control of a fire in the Redington Hills of Morrill County over the weekend. Bridgeport Fire Chief Casey Sides tells KNEB News an apparent lightning strike started the blaze, with his department called to the scene Saturday afternoon around 4 p.m,…
Friday Crash Near Kimball Kills One
A Friday morning rollover crash near Kimball has claimed the life of a 55-year-old Panhandle man. Authorities say Daryl Scherbarth was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Highway 71. The accident occurred after Scherbarth's vehicle lost control and went into a ditch, he overcorrected, and ended up…
Ricketts Named ‘Hero of Main Street’ by National Retail Federation
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced he was named a 2024 “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for his work advancing public policy that encourages a vibrant and healthy retail sector. The award recognized a bipartisan group of lawmakers for their support of the retail industry through legislative action and leadership.…
Testimony Begins on Measures for Prop. Tax Relief in Special Session
State lawmakers started taking testimony Monday on a variety of measures offered during the special session that began last week. Among those was LB 8 offered by Sen. Carol Blood, which would impose a luxury tax of 7.75 percent on motor vehicles over $50,000, jewelry over $5,000 and clothing, footwear…
PPHD receives national recognition at recent NACCHO conference in Detroit
Panhandle Public Health District received national recognition from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) during the organization's conference in Detroit last week. https://youtu.be/Xn4nv5jusLY Panhandle Public Health District Director Kim Engel received the inaugural National Champion of Local Governmental Public Health Award, in addition to the Panhandle…
Ag Educator Matt Kreifels receives Award of Merit, NAYC’s highest honor
Matt Kreifels, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and long-time ag educator, was recently honored by the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) with the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute’s (NAYI) Award of Merit during a special luncheon at UNL’s East Campus Union. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture…
