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National Guard being deployed for security, assistance in tornado-ravaged areas
Governor Jim Pillen has ordered the deployment of soldiers with the Nebraska National Guard to assist with security in neighborhoods impacted by severe weather the past weekend. Douglas County officials have requested personnel from the National Guard who can assist in the deterrence of looting and with the management of…
YMCA Fundraiser set for Friday
Don't miss the Scottsbluff YMCA "Corks, Forks & Brews" event coming up this Friday, May 3rd at the Gering Civic Center. Your ticket price includes dinner, beer and wine tastings, live music from The Greendales, and both silent and live auctions. YMCA Director Conrad Bostron told KNEB News they have…
Nebraska cowboys in top five at Resistol Rookie Roundup in Fort Worth, Texas
The 3rd annual Resistol Rookie Roundup played host to the top 15 first-year Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association cardholders in each event, giving them the chance to compete for $100,000 in prize money. The Cornhusker State proudly sent two cowboys to the event held April 26-27 at the historic Cowtown…
Gering Man Who Crashed Stolen Pickup and Apprehended in Field Arraigned in District Court
The Gering man apprehended in a rural Scotts Bluff County field after crashing a stolen pickup has been arraigned on the charges in district court. In late March, Law enforcement spotted 25-year-old Cresencio Castillo in the vehicle in question, who led authorities on a pursuit before crashing the pickup near…
Survey: Regional manufacturing saw growth in April but inflation remains elevated
Mid-America manufacturing expanded in April, but job losses continued with elevated inflation according to the latest survey of supply managers by Creighton University. After two straight months of below growth neutral, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to…
Nebraska corn farmers frustrated by new SAF tax credit rule
Nebraska corn farmers expressed frustration and dissatisfaction with the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury (USDOT) regarding limitations on corn-based ethanol's role in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), through the 40B tax credits. An update to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne GREET model requires that corn-based ethanol must…
Corn Growers Disappointed in GREET Model Update
An announcement this week by the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the final guidance on eligibility for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act was met with concern from leaders at the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) who say they are now committed to ensuring that the updated…
2024 Nebraska Passport Program Kicks Off Today
It's once again time to discover Nebraska's hidden gems. The 2024 Nebraska Passport kicks off Wednesday, May 1 and inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinations. Visitors will enjoy fantastic food and drinks, take in beautiful scenery,…
Scottsbluff girls claim B-8 championship win over Lexington
The Scottsbluff girls soccer team continued their hot stretch on Tuesday as they beat Lexington 5-1 at the Landers Complex to win the B-8 Sub-District Tournament. Scottsbluff HC Chad Larson chimes in on his teams big accomplishment Senior Ella Foote, who recently signed to play volleyball at Nebraska Wesleyan, continued…
Dr. Kent Lacey among three honorees at UNMC commencement in Omaha
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three individuals with special awards at its May 4 Omaha commencement at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena. Barry Gold, PhD, emeritus professor and former chair of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Science for achievement…