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KNEB.tv News: July 23, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: Pillen issues special session 'statement of principles' Bluffs man arrested in connection to tire slashing investigation AG Mike Hilgers leads coalition against rescheduling marijuana from Sched. 1 to Sched 3 Lucky for Life lotto winner hits ticket worth $25,000 annually NEXT Young Professionals donate proceeds from…
Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo attracts top talents in PRCA/WPRA
The Sheridan County Fair is underway in Gordon, Nebraska. A large component of this event is the PRCA rodeo that will be taking place July 25-27. Five years ago, the rodeo transitioned from being sanctioned by the Nebraska State Rodeo Association (NSRA) and Mid-States Rodeo Association (MSRA), to the Professional…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners | 7/23/24
The corn and soybean markets today appear cautiously optimistic. The crop progress report yesterday did not bring any major surprises, but it underscored ongoing concerns about crop conditions. As we move into next week, crop conditions are likely to depend heavily on weather forecasts, which are currently mixed with some…
Hilgers Leads a Coalition of Attorneys General Opposing Rescheduling of Marijuana
On Monday, Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of eleven States in submitting a public comment letter opposing the Biden Administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III on the federal Controlled Substances Act. The comment letter was submitted in response to the Department of Justice’s Notice of Proposed…
Annual forage options following irrigated winter wheat
Western Nebraska is a low-rainfall area with annual rainfall ranging from 8 to 18 inches. Precipitation usually occurs in the early spring benefitting the predominately cool-season grasses of this high altitude (3,800-5,000 ft.) area. Unfortunately, limited summer rainfall and declining quality of cool-season pastures creates a challenge for producers needing…
Bluffs Man Accused of Tire Slashing; Threatening Police
A man accused of slashing numerous tires along Avenue A in Scottsbluff is behind bars and facing a litany of charges. 50-year-old Robert Scott is facing felony charges including Felon in possession of a firearm; Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony and Terroristic Threats. https://youtu.be/_K92ozRmZHk Officers were…
Garrett Shadbolt wins Round 1 of Cheyenne Frontier Days
Merriman, Nebraska's Garrett Shadbolt won the bareback riding in the first performance of the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Shadbolt bested his opponents with an 85.5 point ride on United Pro Rodeo’s Big Apple. Shadbolt's success on Saturday has propelled him to the semifinals, which will take place July 26th…
Board overseeing WNCC seeks applicants for District 3 vacancy
The Western Community College Area Board of Governors has declared a vacancy in District 3 due to the resignation of Misty Curtis, effective June 26, 2024. The Board is seeking individuals who are interested in filling the vacant position. Persons residing in Western Community College Area Electoral District 3 who…
Study: Bacon safe to eat for people with red meat allergy from tick bite
New research shows "special" bacon might be safe to eat for people who obtain a red meat allergy from a lone star tick bite. The surprising source for the loophole around the allergy: genetically modified pigs. Known as "Gal-Safe" pigs, these animals were created for organ transplant research. The name…
B7 Area Tournament bracket announced with Gering hosting
Gering Platte Valley Companies is 26-6 this season and set to host the B7 Area Tournament starting Friday at Oregon Trail Park. It's a six team, double elimination tournament and Gering will open against Sidney on Friday night at 7 pm. We'll have coverage for Gering throughout their postseason run…