News Category: Regional News
Former Scottsbluff Police Captain sentenced to prison on theft charges
Former Scottsbluff Police Captain Brian Wasson has been sentenced to prison on his convictions for two counts of theft by unlawful taking. District Court Judge Cindy Volkmer handed down a sentence of 40 to 68 months on each of the charges, ordering them to be served concurrently. Additionally, Wasson was…
Suspected Drunk Driver Facing Heightened Charges After Kicking Health Care Professional
A Gering man is facing a variety of charges after a weekend traffic stop initiated by an illegal U-Turn. A Scottsbluff Police sergeant pulled over 27-year-old Dalton Slunecka Sunday afternoon after hearing screeching tires, and made contact with him in a parking lot on Avenue A. Court documents say that…
Zoning change approved for Oikos housing project in Gering
A proposed residential project of duplexes and quadplexes in southeast Gering will be able to move forward after the City Council approved a change in zoning for the land owned by Oikos Development Corporation. https://youtu.be/0LF0lYtIClI City engineer Annie Folck explained an adjacent property owner to the north was willing to…
Ricketts making campaign stop in Gering Tuesday afternoon
With a break in the work of our federal lawmakers, Sen. Pete Ricketts will be making a campaign stop in the Panhandle this week. The Legacy of the Plains Museum will be the site of an ice cream social for Ricketts Tuesday, running from 3 to 5 p.m. The event…
KNEB.tv News: April 22, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: The community mourns after a Bluffs Middle School student dies in Friday crash in Wyoming Friends seek justice for friend slain in November shooting in Scottsbluff Wanted Wyoming fugitive apprehended in Kimball following recent assault Secretary of State Bob Evnen encourages Panhandle residents to sign up…
Volunteer Awareness is being highlighted this week
This is Volunteer Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the time and efforts of those who give of themselves in our communities. Opportunities abound for those willing to take part in a variety of opportunities to serve others and make our communities a better place to live. At the Scotts…
Gering Announces New Principal for Northfield Elementary
Gering Public Schools is proud to announce Wendee Powell as the new principal of Northfield Elementary. With an extensive background in education and a commitment to student success, Powell brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Powell is a Gering High School graduate and has been the Assistant…
LB 1402 passage leaves Opportunity Scholarship Act referendum up in the air
After the passage of LB 1402 by the Nebraska Legislature last week, it begs the question of what will happen with a referendum question on the November ballot. The measure changes the state funding mechanism for scholarships for students to attend private or parochial schools, with an appropriation of $10…
Tri-City Roadrunner, other transit agencies marking Public Transit Week
Nebraska Public Transit has the pivotal role of fostering community connectivity across the state for all Nebraskans. The lack of public transit would deny many Nebraskans access to essential medical care, education, employment opportunities, and freedom of mobility in their day-to-day lives. Governor Pillen has proclaimed April 21-27, 2024, as…
DHHS Developmental Disabilities listening tour launches in Gering Monday
Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Tony Green, with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have announced a multi-city Let’s Talk Listening Tour focused on the elimination of the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiting List. Director Green plans to visit five locations across Nebraska and host one…