KNEB.tv News: March 27, 2024

KNEB.tv News: March 27, 2024

Today KNEB.tv News: Nearly a full house this week at Gering City Council as residents spoke regarding a proposed affordable housing project Scotts Bluff County pursuit suspect makes first court appearance OTCF donates $10,000 to Post Playhouse at Ft. Robinson Plummer Insurance acquires Classic One Insurance Three Sidney businesses fail…
SBCo Pursuit Suspect Makes First Court Appearance

SBCo Pursuit Suspect Makes First Court Appearance

Charges have formally been filed against the Gering man apprehended in a rural Scotts Bluff County field after allegedly crashing a stolen pickup. Law enforcement spotted 25-year-old Cresencio Castillo in the vehicle in question around 7:15 a.m. yesterday, who led authorities on a pursuit before crashing the pickup near the…
Supernovas Sign Nebraska Native Kyla Swanson to Practice Squad 

Supernovas Sign Nebraska Native Kyla Swanson to Practice Squad 

OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have reunited with Nebraska native and middle blocker Kyla Swanson who officially signed as a practice player for the Supernovas. A Wahoo graduate, Swanson returns to Omaha after competing in the Puerto Rican League with Mets de Guaynabo.  Swanson was drafted by the Supernovas as the 35th pick in…
Runza Donating 10% of Thursday Sales to SBCo Volunteer Center

Runza Donating 10% of Thursday Sales to SBCo Volunteer Center

Do you like good food while helping a great cause? Then dining at the Scottsbluff and Gering Runza locations this week will check both of those boxes. On Thursday, 10 percent of all sales will go to the Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center. Brooke SamueLson, manager of the Scottsbluff location,…
K-State Technology Development Institute partners with agronomy department on ammonia study

K-State Technology Development Institute partners with agronomy department on ammonia study

MANHATTAN—Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute and agronomy department have collaborated to manufacture sampling devices that maximize farmers' profitability by minimizing nitrogen losses. The Technology Development Institute, or TDI, helped the agronomy department optimize designs and create 3D-printed parts for passive samplers that measure nitrogen losses due to ammonia volatilization after fertilizer applications. Previous…
Omaha to host inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship in May

Omaha to host inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship in May

Pro Volleyball Federation has announced that its first championship will take place in a city that supports professional volleyball like no other in the United States – Omaha, Nebraska. The semifinals on May 15 and title match on May 18 will take place at the CHI Health Center and be broadcast…
Chadron State announces change in leadership of men’s basketball program

Chadron State announces change in leadership of men’s basketball program

CHADRON – Chadron State College Interim Athletic Director Ted Tewahade announced Tuesday that men's basketball head coach Shane Paben will not have his contract renewed. "Coach Paben has brought success to the men's basketball program at Chadron State College," Tewahade said. "We thank him for time and dedication to Chadron State College." Chadron…
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Announces Leadership Changes

Kansas Crop Improvement Association Announces Leadership Changes

MANHATTAN, KANSAS, March 27, 2024 – After 25 years of service to the Kansas CropImprovement Association (KCIA), Executive Director Steve Schuler is retiring, effective March31. “Steve has had the interest of the association and its membership first all the time,” said DustinMiller, owner of Kauffman Seeds, Inc., and president of…
Nebraska economic indicator up sharply as mfg. hrs worked, building permits rise

Nebraska economic indicator up sharply as mfg. hrs worked, building permits rise

Nebraska’s leading economic indicator saw a sharp increase in February, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, increased by a rapid 3.48%. “The increase in the leading indicator suggests there will be strong growth…