As leader of the Nebraska Legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations Committee, former Sen. John Stinner held a uniquely powerful post that allowed him to help direct how state tax dollars were invested. In that role, the lawmaker from Gering proved to be a powerful champion for behavioral health, said Erin Schneider, EdD,…
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. The United States celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970. Keep Scottsbluff Gering Beautiful (KSGB) is doing its part by hosting the annual Earth Day Celebration and Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Uptown Mall Scottsbluff on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00…
For an eighth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the April survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy. Overall: The region’s overall reading for April increased to 45.8 from 38.0 in March, or its…
Nebraska lawmakers have adjourned sine die for the 2024 regular session, but the final day may have been more notable for the failure of certain bills to pass with the clock running out. https://youtu.be/_sZQPcwJbrk A measure supported by Governor Jim Pillen to broaden the sales and use tax to reduce…
Today on KNEB.tv News: New grocery store opening in Mitchell early next month SBCo Commissioners table awarding bid for river bridge repairs Bluffs man charged with more than two dozen child sex crimes set to stand trial in August New political party approved for Nebraska NSP ticketing drivers going 90+…
Priority candidate for the University of Nebraska President, Dr. Jeffrey Gold, will be at a public forum next Wednesday, April 24th at 3 p.m. at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff. https://youtu.be/oonP2dpvkuU The public, faculty, staff, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to meet Gold, ask questions,…
As Nebraskans plan for spring, Black Hills Energy offers helpful tips to make sure you’re not the neighbor that knocks out the power – or worse – when doing spring projects like planting trees. Simple rules for safe digging at home and for contractors: Call 811 before you dig. This…
State officials are reminding customers in their service area that just a week remains in the selection period for the Choice Gas Program. The program allows residential, commercial, and ag Choice customers residing in certain areas of the state to choose a third-party supplier to provide their natural gas. Nichole…
A tentative August trial date has been set for a 62-year-old Scottsbluff man facing 26 felony charges for allegedly having sexual contact with a child. Among the charges filed against Leo Smith are 13 counts of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child more than 12 but less than 16…
Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) has been awarded more than $530,000 in federal funding to bolster local capacity for lead hazard reduction efforts. The grant, provided by The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aims to empower communities to effectively mitigate lead hazards and create safer environments for…
