News Category: Regional News
Public Notice – Scotts Bluff County Assessor
As per State Statue 77-1315 “Immediately upon completion of the assessment roll, the county assessor shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county a certification that the assessment roll is complete, and the notices of valuation changes have been mailed and provide the final…
Scottsbluff City Council Gives Positive Reviews of City Manager Kevin Spencer at Six Month Mark
It's been six months since Kevin Spencer was selected as Scottsbluff City Manager after filling the roll on an interim basis. During the May 15th council meeting, he was up for his first performance review, which will all-in-all very positive. https://youtu.be/APkDf7qk7iQ The one consensus was the Spencer did need to…
Rogue- PHS Pet of the Week
Looking for a big boy with big amounts of love to offer? Maybe need a big scary teddy bear to accompany you out on the town? Well come on into Panhandle Humane Society, I think we have just the man for you! https://youtu.be/R5AnSRcDLrM Meet Rouge. This big boy is on…
Area Sports Tourism Index, improvement steps recommended
Scotts Bluff County's Tourism stakeholders Tuesday learned where the area stands in comparison to similar markets in the Midwest region when it comes to attracting more sports-related tourism, with both strengths and weaknesses identified. Huddle Up Group CEO Jon Schmieder said the local sports tourism index was just under 33,…
KNEB.tv News: May 30, 2023
Today on KNEB.tv News: Memorial Day ceremonies held across the region; Former Panhandle coach sentenced to 20 to 35 years in prison; Free summer lunch programs begin this week in Scottsbluff and Gering. Catch those stories and a whole lot more- right now on KNEB.tv News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B93WU88-No
Suit claims law combining abortion restrictions, youth gender surgery prohibition is unconstitutional
A lawsuit has been filed in Lancaster County District Court claiming the recently enacted law containing more restrictive abortion limits and a ban on youth gender transition surgery runs afoul of the Nebraska Constitution. The American Civil Liberties Union and their Nebraska chapter are assisting Planned Parenthood of the Heartland…
Gering Shooting Suspect Sentenced to 10-20 Years in Prison
A 32-year-old Scottsbluff man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a March, 2022 shots fired investigation in Gering. Leonard Gonzales and his brother Anthony were arrested last year following an altercation that ended in the Fresh Foods parking lot and the discharge of a gun. In April,…
Bluffs Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison
A six to eight year prison sentenced handed down to a Scottsbluff man convicted on drug distribution charges. 42-year-old Richard Stands Jr. learned his fate last Thursday after he pleaded no contest to two Class 1D Felony charges of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Near a School, both of which…
Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Nation
Ceremonies were held at cemeteries across Scotts Bluff County, the region and state Monday, honoring those who have served and passed during and after their service to the country. At Gering's West Lawn Cemetery, Pete Wysocki, a member of American Legion Post 36, delivered the keynote address, noting that it…
New Kimball Police Chief to be Sworn-In Thursday
City officials in Kimball are inviting the public to attend the official presentation of the Oath ofOffice for Kimball Police Chief Jose Ruiz on Thursday June 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Swearing-In will be held in the Kimball County Courthouse, District Court officiated by Kimball County Clerk Magistrate Michelle Woods.