News Category: Regional News
NSP: Troopers encounter a “speedy” start to 2024
Nebraska roadways are off to a speedy start to 2024. In the first 100 days of the year, Nebraska State Troopers issued more citations for speeding at over 90 miles per hour and speeding at over 100 miles per hour than any year in the past decade. So far in…
Scottsbluff Inn Shutters Its Doors
A Scottsbluff hotel that was once a premier destination has seemingly shut its doors for good. The Scottsbluff Inn, located north of the corner of Highway 26 and 21st Avenue, has been literally boarded up at its entrance and all lower level windows. The change occurred last week, and is…
Suspects arrested in disappearance, apparent murder of former Gering woman and travel companion
Authorities in Oklahoma say four people have been arrested and charged in connection with the late March disappearance and apparent homicide of two Kansas women, one of them formerly from Gering. ABC News Radio is reporting 39-year-old Jilian Kelley had been chosen to accompany 27-year-old Veronica Butler March 30 to…
Transportation sector officials raise awareness of roadway work zone safety
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Nebraska chapter, and partner contractors across the state are recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week, which occurs nationally from April 15-19. This national effort, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), emphasizes simple actions everyone can take. “The safety of…
KNEB.tv News: April 15, 2024
Today on KNEB.tv News: A Panhandle train derailment over the weekend occurs in Chappell Gering fuel bid causing dissent amongst councilmembers last week Platte Valley Companies begin major renovations on Scottsbluff campus Nebraska flags fly at half-staff in wake of fallen Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett Rehabilitation project planned for…
Regional West looks back and forward with 100th Anniversary open house
Both the past and the future were highlighted during a weekend open house at Regional West, part of the 100th anniversary of the healthcare organization. Past Board Chair Hod Kosman told the crowd the facility was born in 2024 out of a need for care in the region, as evidenced…
Lyman Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty Back in Court
The Lyman duo who was arrested after 21 dogs were rescued from a camper filled with feces last month were back in court today in Scotts Bluff County. https://youtu.be/CfPd1eummiE 45-year-old Jaydee and 40-year-old Sadonya Sims are each charged with 21 Class 1 misdemeanor charges of Abandon/ Cruelly Neglect an Animal.…
Hundreds Attend WNCC Job and Internship Fair
Last week, Western Nebraska Community College hosted a Career & Internship Fair at Cougar Palace. Employers from across the region were on hand to talk to students and other community members about possible opportunities. Jordan Diedrich of Twin Cities Development explains why these events are important and why he was…
UP train derailment causes brief evacuations and highway closure in Chappell Sunday
Derailment of a Union Pacific freight train led to a brief evacuation and closure of Highway 30 in Chappell Sunday afternoon. https://youtu.be/dML5GRuOOy0 Region 21 Emergency Manager Ron Leal says the call about the derailment of single and double-stacked cargo container cars came in at about 3:15 p.m., with an immediate…
United Way Announces Raffle for Cash Winners
Three area United Way supporters won United Way of Western Nebraska’s 2022-23 Campaign Raffle for Cash drawing with the cash prize sponsored by Platte Valley Bank. Tim Sherlock of Alliance, Robin Hoxworth of Scottsbluff and Kathleen Snyder of Kimball were the three lucky winners each winning $500. They became eligible…