KNEB.tv News: May 7, 2024

KNEB.tv News: May 7, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: A massive solar energy project for Scotts Bluff County stalls after Commissioners vote against issuing conditional use permit Bluffs woman sentenced to prison following drug bust at Capri Motel City of Scottsbluff increasing funding for Interlocal Crossing Guard Agreement Gov. Pillen adds eight Panhandle counties to…
City of Scottsbluff Increasing Funding for Interlocal Crossing Guard Agreement

City of Scottsbluff Increasing Funding for Interlocal Crossing Guard Agreement

The Scottsbluff City Council has voted in favor of changing the agreement with Scottsbluff Public Schools and their Interlocal Crossing Guard Agreement. The two entities have had a standing agreement that they will split the cost of the crossing guards, not to exceed $15,000 per school year. During Monday night's…
City of Lincoln to fuel municipal fleet with biodiesel

City of Lincoln to fuel municipal fleet with biodiesel

The City of Lincoln has been awarded funding from the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) to begin incorporating B20 biodiesel in its municipal fleet. NSB said the biodiesel incentive program marks a significant milestone in the City's commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. The move will replace 215,000 gallons of petroleum diesel…
Rural Radio Forum dives into NIL dynamics and the 1890 Initiative

Rural Radio Forum dives into NIL dynamics and the 1890 Initiative

The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) examined the dynamics of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in its recent Rural Radio Forum. The discussion, which featured the 1890 Initiative, aimed to explore the opportunities arising from recent shifts in collegiate athletics. The latest Rural Radio Forum included comments from: NU Head…
Big Ten Announces Home, Away Plays for Nebraska Women’s Basketball

Big Ten Announces Home, Away Plays for Nebraska Women’s Basketball

The Nebraska women's basketball team learned its conference home and away games for the first Big Ten season featuring 18 teams, when the league made the announcement on Tuesday, May 7. The Huskers, who advanced to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament after running to an appearance in…
Borders to take part in NCAA coaching program

Borders to take part in NCAA coaching program

Nebraska men's basketball assistant and Broken Bow native Padyn Borders is one of 50 men’s and women’s basketball coaches invited to participate in the 2024 NCAA Basketball Coaches Academy this week in Indianapolis, Ind. The three-day event takes place at the NCAA National Office in Indianapolis from May 8-10 and…
Livestock Marketing Association Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Livestock Marketing Association Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS - Nine students have been selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the Livestock Marketing Association, or LMA, Scholarship Program. The LMA Scholarship Program, now in its second year, was expanded to support more students with aspirations of using their careers to support the livestock and livestock marketing industry.…
Former Cougar Fatima Balza named WNCC interim volleyball coach

Former Cougar Fatima Balza named WNCC interim volleyball coach

Western Nebraska Community College has hired a familiar face to serve as interim head volleyball coach as Fatima Balza returns to WNCC to guide the volleyball team. Balza officially started her role as interim coach in late April after arriving on campus. Balza is excited to be back at WNCC,…