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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…
Ernie Chambers withdraws from North Omaha legislative race
OMAHA — State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha has filed to withdraw from running for re-election to his longtime seat representing North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature. Chambers, 87, filed paperwork Monday to remove himself from the November ballot, three days before Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline, Douglas County Election Commissioner…
Legends of Ranching Instructor Alex Parsaye on Breaking the Barrier
Alex Parsaye knew from a young age that she belonged on the back of a horse. Growing up, she felt drawn to horses in such a powerful way that her parents got her in riding lessons at the age of five. Parsaye explored multiple events and disciplines, but ultimately fell…
Nebraska to host Sheep Industry Producer Education Program
The American Sheep Industry Association’s Young and Emerging Entrepreneurs group has received a grant of $89,580. The money comes from the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center to develop a beginning producer education program. It will incorporate online education, producer workshops, and an online forum. “We started the conversation at the…
KNEB.tv News: July 29, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Vote to end special legislative session falls well short Friday as lawmakers begin process of comprehensive property tax reform Scottsbluff arson suspect sentenced on amended charges Minatare man accused of destroying $12,000 worth of meds at Scottsbluff VA clinic takes plea deal Neb. Sup. Court affirms…
Monday Channel Final Bell with Sue Martin with Ag & Investment | 7/29/24
Soybean prices are showing a slight improvement compared to Friday, while corn prices have risen. Weather models continue to play a crucial role in market fluctuations, adding uncertainty to the forecast. Political developments are also influencing market conditions. Despite the positive trend in corn, cattle prices have struggled, facing downward…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report | 7/29/24
The corn conditions rose one percentage point to 68% good to excellent, while the soybeans dropped one point to 67% good to excellent. National break down compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Silking 77%; 61% last week; 76% on averageCorn Dough 30%; 17% last week; 22% on averageCorn Condition 68%…
Minatare Man Accused of Destroying $12,000 Worth of Medication at Scottsbluff VA Clinic Takes Plea Deal
A 32-year-old Minatare man accused of setting fires on the side of the new VA building and causing more than $12,000 in damage in February has struck a plea deal to avoid standing trial. Court records say Dario Olivas manually shut off the power of the building as he allegedly…
Scottsbluff Arson Suspect Sentenced on Amended Charges
The Scottsbluff man who was arrested on an arson charge after back to back nights of house fires at his West Overland home has been sentenced. Skylur Nelson had been facing a Class 3 Felony of 2nd Degree arson after firefighters had consecutive nights for a blaze at Nelson's home.…