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Tentative Trial Date Set for July for Devante Castellaw- Charged in Death of Wyatt Reeb
The teen accused of fatally stabbing a 15-year-old in Scottsbluff in January has waived his right to a speedy trial. Wednesday was supposed to be the pre-trial hearing for 17-year-old Devante Castellaw, whose charged with 2nd Degree Murder in the death of Wyatt Reeb. However a motion filed by his…
KNEB.tv News: April 17, 2025
Today on KNEB.tv News: Tentative trial date set for Scottsbluff 17-year-old charged with 2nd Degree Murder Sonic GM arrested in theft investigation has sentencing date pushed back Rural Mitchell teen charged in connection to Morrill convenience store attempted robbery sentenced NDOT releases March traffic fatality toll Gov. Pillen Advocating for…
Nebraska Comedian Nick Hoff to Headline Midwest Theater in August
Last month, Larry the Cable Guy headlined a comedy show at the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff, and later this summer his opening act will take center stage. Comedian Nick Hoff, a Hastings native, will be headlining the comedy show on Saturday, August 2nd. Hoff concluded his March 1st set by…
Cattle on Feed down 2%, Placements rise 5%
The USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report, released Thursday, shows the total number of cattle and calves on feed in U.S. feedlots with 1,000 head or more at 11.6 million head as of April 1. That’s 2% below the same time last year. Placements into feedlots during March totaled 1.84…
UW Science Initiative Brings Hands-On STEM Program to Torrington Preschoolers
Representatives of the University of Wyoming’s Science Initiative Roadshow recently collaborated with the Goshen County Public Library’s early literacy intervention team in Torrington to bring a hands-on STEM lesson related to animals and habitats to 15 pre-kindergarten students. UW’s Roadshow is a group of mostly UW undergraduate and graduate students…
NDOT Releases March Traffic Fatality Toll
During the month of March 2025, sixteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. These 16 fatalities occurred in 14 fatal crashes Eight of the thirteen vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, two were using a seatbelt,…
Teen Sentenced for Role in Attempted Robbery of Morrill Convenience Store
A rural Mitchell teen has pleaded guilty to amended charges after allegedly tying to rob a local convenience store in this winter. Court documents say the 17-year-old used a knife to try to forcibly rob the clerk at Morrill business on February 3rd. He was facing charges in juvenile court…
Seven Nebraska counties designated natural disaster areas due to drought
The USDA has designated seven Nebraska counties as primary natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions, making emergency loans available through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Farmers in Banner, Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux counties are eligible for assistance, along with producers in neighboring counties…
Lexington Bull Rider on the Mend After Accident; Benefit Bull Riding Set for April 19
A catastrophic bull riding accident left Lexington native Cynch Louthan with a broken left clavicle and a brain bleed. The injuries, which occurred during a rodeo performance in McCook in early March, have since healed. The bull riding community has banded together, however, to host a benefit bull riding to…
Secretary of State’s Voter ID campaign recognized with award
The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that they were recognized with a national Clearinghouse Award in the Communications category for the voter ID campaign aimed at informing Nebraska citizens about new voter identification requirements beginning in 2024. The Clearinghouse Awards, also known as “Clearies,” are awarded by the…