Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Whitney Jennings

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Whitney Jennings

Mid Plains Community College rodeo athlete Whitney Jennings had a stellar freshman season, punching her ticket to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. The Seneca, Nebraska native placed third in the Great Plains Region in the breakaway roping to secure her spot. Though this will be…
Gering Council approves first round of Lodging Occupancy Tax major grants

Gering Council approves first round of Lodging Occupancy Tax major grants

The Gering City Council Monday night approved the first major grants from the city's Hotel Occupation Tax fund. The Scottsbluff-Gering Noon Lions Club received $9,900, one of two grants awarded in the first round for 2024. City Administrator Pat Heath explained the club would use the money for expenses related…
Polls open for the Nebraska primary election

Polls open for the Nebraska primary election

Polling places are open across Nebraska as voters cast ballots in a variety of races for the 2024 primary election. Partisan races on the ballot will determine party nominations for candidates advancing to the general election in races for President, the House of Representatives, and both U.S. Senate seats, as…
District Golf results from Monday

District Golf results from Monday

Here's a quick rundown on Class B, C, and D District Golf meets that were held on Monday with the State Tournaments coming up next week. The top three teams at districts qualified for state as did the top ten individual finishers. Class B-4 at Hastings Scottsbluff finished third with…
Huskers to host Colorado at night

Huskers to host Colorado at night

Nebraska and Colorado will meet under the lights at Memorial Stadium this fall, with the game broadcast to a national audience by NBC.  The network announced the matchup on Monday morning, marking the first Huskers’ game time set for the 2024 season. Kickoff time for the matchup between Nebraska and…
“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier

“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier

Competitor, coach, and contractor are just a few hats third-generation cowgirl Micah Barnes wears. From qualifying for the American in the breakaway roping, to serving as an assistant coach for the storied Cal Poly rodeo team, to carrying on her family's legacy through Barnes PRCA Rodeo, Micah Barnes has truly…
Graduates of UNMC Scottsbluff receive nursing degrees

Graduates of UNMC Scottsbluff receive nursing degrees

Diplomas and certificates were conferred on more than 1,100 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies held May 2 in Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney and May 4 in Omaha and Scottsbluff. The following is a list of graduates organized by college, degree and hometown. Some graduating students are not…
KNEB.tv News: May 13, 2024

KNEB.tv News: May 13, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: Minatare residents talk pros and cons of proposed sales and use tax under Proposition 1 Scotts Bluff County on hunt for new public defender Bluffs man facing pair of felony drug distribution charges Bailey Boswell loses appeal on convictions in Sydney Loofe murder Pathfinder Irrigation District…