Region 22 Emergency Director ready to hit ground running

A new Emergency Management Director is now serving Scotts Bluff and Banner Counties. Tim Newman began duties as Region 22 Emergency Management Director on Monday. He replaces longtime Emergency Management Director Jerry Bretthauer and interim Director Sheila Hort. Newman has worked in Emerge...

Gering couple arrested for drug violations, tampering with evidence

A Gering couple has been arrested for drug violations, tampering with evidence and theft after a raid on their home stemming from a stolen IPhone at a Gering elementary school. 31 year old Dustin Adams and 217 year old Jessica Marchington were arrested by Gering Police and Wing drug investigators...

Nebraska ed. board member rejects calls for his resignation

A Nebraska education member is refusing to leave office despite a vote from his colleagues that called for his resignation after racist content appeared on his blog. The Nebraska State Board of Education voted 6-2 on Wednesday for member Pat McPherson to resign. Top elected officials have called ...

City of Scottsbluff looks to expand recycling program in 2015

The City of Scottsbluff hopes to further expand its single stream recycling program in 2015. City Manager Rick Kuckkahn tells KNEB News that the expansion will be considered during the next budget session planning meeting. "This summer we'll discuss it in budget, and then it would be implement...