Nebraska Medicaid Fall Listening Tour Concludes: A Recap

Nebraska Medicaid Fall Listening Tour Concludes: A Recap

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Medicaid and Long-Term Care Division (MLTC) has completed the Fall 2023 Medicaid Listening Tour across the state. “I want to thank everyone who attended this year’s fall Listening Tour meetings,” Interim Medicaid Director Matthew Ahern said. “It is crucial for our…
From Fields to Funds: Farm Equipment Auction Benefits UNK Students

From Fields to Funds: Farm Equipment Auction Benefits UNK Students

During his nearly 50 years in the field, Steve Godeken accumulated a lot of stuff. Tractors. Combines. Planters. Cultivators. Grain carts. Trucks. Everything you need to run a successful farming operation. “I guess I’m somewhat of a collector, because I didn’t get rid of very much,” he said with a…
Treasurer Briese: Prepare for the Holidays by Searching for Lost Cash

Treasurer Briese: Prepare for the Holidays by Searching for Lost Cash

Nebraska Treasurer Tom Briese is encouraging Nebraskans to start their holiday gift shopping by searching www.NebraskaLostCash.gov to see if they have cash or other valuables waiting for them. The search only takes a moment and is totally free. “The staff of the Treasurer’s Office Division of Unclaimed Property are there to help you…
Powerline Student Receives Mike Rowe Foundation 2023 Work Ethic Scholarship

Powerline Student Receives Mike Rowe Foundation 2023 Work Ethic Scholarship

Western Nebraska Community College student Wyatt Hotz is a recipient of the 2023 mikeroweWORKS foundation work ethic scholarship. Hotz was one of 200 recipients from across the country. Hotz, who is enrolled in WNCC's Powerline Construction & Maintenance program in Alliance, said he first heard about the scholarship because his…
Take Care of Important Ice-Fishing Prep Now

Take Care of Important Ice-Fishing Prep Now

Anglers waiting for ponds and lakes to freeze over don’t need to idly stand by. There’s plenty to do in the meantime. Daryl Bauer, fisheries outreach program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, says taking care of some tasks now can prevent grief on the ice later. Here…
Nebraska to Grant 1,100-Plus Degrees in December Ceremonies

Nebraska to Grant 1,100-Plus Degrees in December Ceremonies

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will confer more than 1,100 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 15 and 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, will host a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 and one for those earning bachelor’s degrees…
KNEB.tv News: December 8, 2023

KNEB.tv News: December 8, 2023

Today on KNEB.tv News: Scottsbluff woman is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from a local softball organization Gering man caught with meth sentenced to prison GHS selected as a state finalist for Samsung Solve For Tomorrow competition Catch those stories and a whole lot more- right now on KNEB.tv…
Rural Mitchell Man Apprehended After Spending Years on the Run

Rural Mitchell Man Apprehended After Spending Years on the Run

A 45-year-old rural Mitchell man who was arrested in a massive drug bust in December of 2018 is back in custody after going on the lam after posting bail. https://youtu.be/Vw-HR3edUNc Shaun Turner was arrested five years ago after authorities found more than half a pound of methamphetamine and nearly a…