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Rural Gering couple seeking permit for event venue near Wildcat Hills
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- Rural Gering couple seeking permit for event venue near Wildcat Hills
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Scotts Bluff County couple is working on opening an event facility nestled at the foot of the Wildcat Hills south of Gering.
Courtney and Taylor Serveryn have applied with the County for a Conditional Use Permit for the Sunset Hills Event Venue, the first such application under the recently created ‘Class 1 Event Facility’ classification.
According to documentation filed by an LLC owned by Courtney, the 3,600 square foot renovated indoor reception space has a capacity of 250, designed to accommodate weddings, receptions, private parties, and corporate events, with an outdoor space offering sweeping views of the Wildcat Hills.
The Scotts Bluff County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the CUP request during their meeting Tuesday, giving the application a 6-1 positive recommendation. The permit request will go before the Scotts Bluff County Board at a future date.
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- Mitchell Woman Avoids Prison Following October Arrest
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Mitchell mother will not be joining her son in prison after the duo was arrested in October after fentanyl and other drugs were found in the home.
66-year-old Susan Gibbons was sentenced to three years of probation and 180 days in county jail after pleading no contest to charges of Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Negligent Child Abuse.
Her son, 33-year-old DJ Gibbons was sentenced last month to 8-12 years in prison after he was convicted on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and negligent child
abuse.
The arrest affidavit in this case says when authorities searched their shared Mitchell home, fentanyl, a hallucinogen called DMT, and brass knuckles were all found, with a child present inside the home at the time.
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- Gering Council signs off on TIF plan for new DMV office, rezone at Five Rocks and Country Club
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The City of Gering has given the green light to a redevelopment plan for the construction of a new commercial building that would be leased to the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
Paul and Adam, LLC submitted the proposal for a more than 8,300 square foot office building with over an acre of paving for parking areas, a CDL inspection area capable of handling large semi-tractor trailers, and a motor cycle drivers examination area, at a cost of approximately $2.6 million.
City Engineer Annie Folck told the City Council Monday the facility on Country Club Road west of 10th Street would qualify for nearly $800,000 in Tax Increment Financing, but for public improvements, the developer was only requesting about $588,000.
“They are proposing that they would put in a cul-de-sac that would be 12th Street, and that would provide access for semi trucks to be able to turn in off of Country Club Road, and be able to pull through and then back out...
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- Southwest Power Pool completes service territory expansion
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Rural Gering couple seeking permit for event venue near Wildcat Hills
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Scotts Bluff County couple is working on opening an event facility nestled at the foot of the Wildcat Hills south of Gering.
Courtney and Taylor Serveryn have applied with the County for a Conditional Use Permit for the Sunset Hills Event Venue, the first such application under the recently created ‘Class 1 Event Facility’ classification.
According to documentation filed by an LLC owned by Courtney, the 3,600 square foot renovated indoor reception space has a capacity of 250, designed to accommodate weddings, receptions, private parties, and corporate events, with an outdoor space offering sweeping views of the Wildcat Hills.
The Scotts Bluff County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the CUP request during their meeting Tuesday, giving the application a 6-1 positive recommendation. The permit request will go before the Scotts Bluff County Board at a future date.
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- Southwest Power Pool completes service territory expansion
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- At the start of April, Southwest Power Pool celebrated the successful expansion of its service territory into the Western Interconnection of the nation’s power grid.
The expansion includes much of the eastern two-thirds of Wyoming, northeast Colorado and the Western Slopes, plus additional transmission routes in Montana, northern and north central Arizona and south central Utah.
The milestone makes SPP the first regional transmission organization with services spanning two interconnections.
Officials say benefits include enhanced reliability, lower wholesale energy costs through regional dispatch, transparent and independent grid governance, and efficient planning that supports economic growth.
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- Pillen reflects on session, need for more property tax relief as lawmakers adjourn sine die
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Jim Pillen gave his end-of-the-session address to the 109th Nebraska Legislature on Friday afternoon.
He thanked lawmakers for their work on the budget, saying “We passed a fiscally, historically conservative balanced budget by decreased spending, by using idle pillowcase money, and increasing revenue, while we ensured services improved, not cutting them.”
Pillen also challenged lawmakers to work toward solving the state’s property tax crisis when the 110th Legislature convenes in January of 2027.
He said, “My team has taken executive action to ensure Nebraskans are seeing property tax relief. But the people of our state deserve more. We need to get practical, set aside ideology, and solve this decades-old problem.”
On the final day of the 60-day session, four motions to override gubernatorial vetoes were considered and all failed to reach 30 votes.
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- Gina Jespersen Named New Hemingford Elementary Principal
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Hemingford Public Schools is pleased to announce that Miss Gina Jespersen has been named Elementary School Principal beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year.
Miss Jespersen steps into this role with a wealth of educational and leadership experience. Miss Jespersen holds a Master of Science in Elementary Administration from Wayne State College, a Master of Arts in PK-12 Reading from the University of Nebraska – Kearney, and a Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary Education) from Black Hills State University. Miss Jespersen holds educator certifications in Elementary Education K-8 and Principal PK-8. Miss Jespersen is a graduate of the Leadership Nebraska Class XV (2024). Miss Jespersen has additional leadership experience as Co-Chair of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant Coronation. Miss Jespersen was named Miss Rodeo Nebraska in 2014. In that role, she traveled the country as an ambassador promoting the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the State of Nebrask...
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- Mitchell Woman Avoids Prison Following October Arrest
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Mitchell mother will not be joining her son in prison after the duo was arrested in October after fentanyl and other drugs were found in the home.
66-year-old Susan Gibbons was sentenced to three years of probation and 180 days in county jail after pleading no contest to charges of Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Negligent Child Abuse.
Her son, 33-year-old DJ Gibbons was sentenced last month to 8-12 years in prison after he was convicted on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and negligent child abuse.
The arrest affidavit in this case says when authorities searched their shared Mitchell home, fentanyl, a hallucinogen called DMT, and brass knuckles were all found, with a child present inside the home at the time.
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- Gering Council signs off on TIF plan for new DMV office, rezone at Five Rocks and Country Club
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The City of Gering has given the green light to a redevelopment plan for the construction of a new commercial building that would be leased to the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
Paul and Adam, LLC submitted the proposal for a more than 8,300 square foot office building with over an acre of paving for parking areas, a CDL inspection area capable of handling large semi-tractor trailers, and a motor cycle drivers examination area, at a cost of approximately $2.6 million.
City Engineer Annie Folck told the City Council Monday the facility on Country Club Road west of 10th Street would qualify for nearly $800,000 in Tax Increment Financing, but for public improvements, the developer was only requesting about $588,000.
“They are proposing that they would put in a cul-de-sac that would be 12th Street, and that would provide access for semi trucks to be able to turn in off of Country Club Road, and be able to pull through and then back out...
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- Cougar Baseball Hosts McCook Ahead of 1-3 Tilt Versus SECC
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Cougar Softball Splits Against Lamar Community College
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Gering and Scottsbluff Soccer Take The Pitch Tonight: KNEB.tv Sports:
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- KNEB.tv Sports: April 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gering and Scottsbluff Soccer, WNCC Softball and WNCC Baseball highlighted today at the KNEB.tv Sports Desk
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- Monday Community Calendar
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Panhandle Temps to Warm This Weekend
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Bill Boyer says forecasted high temps expected to rise daily now through Wednesday
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- KNEB Panhandle Precipitation Watch on KNEB.tv Weather
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Bill Boyer says it's unlikely we see any more rain or snow showers in the coming days
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- KNEB.tv Weather: April 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Bill Boyer says temperatures will ramp back up into the 60's and 70's this weekend- and then might flirt with the upper 80's by midweek. He's got your weekend weather forecast right now on KNEB.tv:
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- Pillen Signs Ballot Measure Integrity Bill into Law
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Chadron Bank Robber Takes Plea Deal; Faces Up to 50 Years in Prison
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The man who robbed the Chadron Federal Credit Union in 2023 was back in Dawes County District Court this week.
31-year-old Robert Castellon Jr. of Texas was finally arrested in November as he faced charges of of Robbery, Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony, and Terroristic Threats.
On Tuesday, he pleaded No Contest to the Class 2 Felony Robbery charge, and in exchange for his plea, the remaining counts were dismissed. As part of the plea agreement, Castellon Jr. also agreed to pay more than $5,100 in restitution to the bank.
He could face up to 50 years in prison when he's back in court on June 9th for sentencing with Judge Travis O'Gorman.
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- Governor Hopeful Lynn Walz Making Campaign Stop Monday in Scottsbluff
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynn Walz will be making a campaign stop in the Panhandle next week.
Walz' 'Grow Nebraska Tour' will be stopping in Scottsbluff April 20, with the event starting at 5:30 p.m. inside the West Nebraska Arts Center.
Her campaign says a recent poll found she's pulled within five percentage points of Gov. Jim Pillen in a three-way contest, with Pillen at 38 percent, 33 percent for Walz, and 12 percent for Rick Beard with the Legal Marijuana Now Party.
The Scottsbluff tour stop is hosted by Rita Stinner of Gering.
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- Talks Underway for New Panhandle Juvenile Detention Facility
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The idea of a regional juvenile detention center for the Panhandle is starting to gain traction among officials in the region.
Last week, Scotts Bluff County Commissioners approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to fund a needs assessment for a facility to be located in the county, with the cost of the study to be shared with other counties based on population.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Troy Brown discussed the issue with the Board, explaining some of what the study costing no more than $55,000 would entail.
Box Butte County officials have already expressed an interest in taking part in the study and others are being approached, with Brown noting it costs as much as $280 per juvenile per day to house them in eastern Nebraska or Iowa, not counting the cost of transport.
While state and federal funds could be available for such a project, Board Chair Mark Harris said a consortium could be formed of counties buying into facility ...
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- Public Invited to Free KNEB Home and Garden Expo Saturday in Gering
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The KNEB Home and Garden Expo returns this Saturday in Gering, offering a full day of ideas, inspiration, and hands-on learning for homeowners and families alike.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Weborg 21 Centre, featuring dozens of vendors, a farmers market, free hourly prize drawings, and even concessions and ice cream on site.
Visitors can also take advantage of the North Platte NRD Urban Conference, with sessions on groundwater protection, drinking water health, and lawn care running throughout the day.
Whether you’re tackling a home project or just looking for free weekend fun, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Expo.
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- 13 Displaced By Scottsbluff Fire
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Scottsbluff Firefighters were called to an apartment complex at 19 W 19th St Wednesday evening for a resident who had smoke in their apartment.
Upon arrival crews observed smoke and started searching for the source, with command calling in a second alarm to assist in the investigation.
After seeing smoke showing from the access door, firefighters forced entry finding moderate smoke, and several hours into the incident flames started showing in a void space under an apartment that was only accessible from a small tunnel.
Crews extinguished the fire and very little property damage occurred, but due to multiple electrical issues that were discovered, 13 residents were displaced for the night and assisted by Firefighter Ministry.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation but is believed to be accidental in nature.
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- Public Invited to Free KNEB Home and Garden Expo Saturday in Gering
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The KNEB Home and Garden Expo returns this Saturday in Gering, offering a full day of ideas, inspiration, and hands-on learning for homeowners and families alike.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Weborg 21 Centre, featuring dozens of vendors, a farmers market, free hourly prize drawings, and even concessions and ice cream on site.
Visitors can also take advantage of the North Platte NRD Urban Conference, with sessions on groundwater protection, drinking water health, and lawn care running throughout the day.
Whether you’re tackling a home project or just looking for free weekend fun, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Expo.
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- Ballot Measure Integrity Bill Signed by Gov. Pillen
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nebraska officials announced a new effort to strengthen the integrity of the state’s ballot measure process, calling it a major step toward protecting elections from outside influence.
Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Secretary of State Bob Evnen, and Senators Bob Anderson and Bob Hallstrom during a Wednesday morning news conference.
Pillen said that while Nebraska already had laws restricting foreign involvement, recent election cycles revealed loopholes that allowed foreign-linked money to enter ballot campaigns.
The measure also establishes significant financial penalties for violations, including fines equal to or greater than the amount of the illegal contribution. Officials say these stricter consequences are intended to deter attempts to bypass the law and prevent future instances of foreign money entering the state’s election system.
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- Governor Hopeful Lynn Walz Making Campaign Stop Monday in Scottsbluff
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynn Walz will be making a campaign stop in the Panhandle next week.
Walz' 'Grow Nebraska Tour' will be stopping in Scottsbluff April 20, with the event starting at 5:30 p.m. inside the West Nebraska Arts Center.
Her campaign says a recent poll found she's pulled within five percentage points of Gov. Jim Pillen in a three-way contest, with Pillen at 38 percent, 33 percent for Walz, and 12 percent for Rick Beard with the Legal Marijuana Now Party.
The Scottsbluff tour stop is hosted by Rita Stinner of Gering.
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- 13 Displaced Following Scottsbluff Apartment Fire
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Scottsbluff Firefighters were called to an apartment complex at 19 W 19th St Wednesday evening for a resident who had smoke in their apartment.
Upon arrival crews observed smoke and started searching for the source, with command calling in a second alarm to assist in the investigation.
After seeing smoke showing from the access door, firefighters forced entry finding moderate smoke, and several hours into the incident flames started showing in a void space under an apartment that was only accessible from a small tunnel.
Crews extinguished the fire and very little property damage occurred, but due to multiple electrical issues that were discovered, 13 residents were displaced for the night and assisted by Firefighter Ministry.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation but is believed to be accidental in nature.
- Title
- Chadron Bank Robber Takes Plea Deal; Faces Up to 50 Years in Prison
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The man who robbed the Chadron Federal Credit Union in 2023 was back in Dawes County District Court this week.
31-year-old Robert Castellon Jr. of Texas was finally arrested in November as he faced charges of of Robbery, Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony, and Terroristic Threats.
On Tuesday, he pleaded No Contest to the Class 2 Felony Robbery charge, and in exchange for his plea, the remaining counts were dismissed. As part of the plea agreement, Castellon Jr. also agreed to pay more than $5,100 in restitution to the bank.
He could face up to 50 years in prison when he's back in court on June 9th for sentencing with Judge Travis O'Gorman.
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- Talks Underway for New Panhandle Juvenile Detention Facility
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The idea of a regional juvenile detention center for the Panhandle is starting to gain traction among officials in the region.
Last week, Scotts Bluff County Commissioners approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to fund a needs assessment for a facility to be located in the county, with the cost of the study to be shared with other counties based on population.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Troy Brown discussed the issue with the Board, explaining some of what the study costing no more than $55,000 would entail.
Box Butte County officials have already expressed an interest in taking part in the study and others are being approached, with Brown noting it costs as much as $280 per juvenile per day to house them in eastern Nebraska or Iowa, not counting the cost of transport.
While state and federal funds could be available for such a project, Board Chair Mark Harris said a consortium could be formed of counties buying into facility ...
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- USMEF symposium shows why Mexico matters to cattle, corn and the bottom line
- Runtime
- 8:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Mexico remains a key market for U.S. beef and pork as USMEF hosts symposium
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- Friday Community Calendar
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Friday Community Calendar
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Deadline Approaching for Choice Gas Program
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Three Years After Alleged Child Assault, Scottsbluff Man Arrested
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Scottsbluff Rural Fire Department Hosts Annual Pancake Feed Fundraiser
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Pancakes were flipping and the community was showing up—but behind the smiles at the Scottsbluff Rural Fire Department’s annual fundraiser is a growing urgency. With wildfire danger rising and volunteer numbers still short, local firefighters say the support they saw Saturday could be critical in the months ahead.
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- Box Butte County Authorities Arrest Marlyn Wilcox
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- No Injuries Following Scary Semi vs. Car Crash in Scotts Bluff County
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- "It looked worse than it was...." that was the word from the Nebraska State Patrol after a large response from troopers, deputies and EMTs for a semi versus car crash in southeast Scotts Bluff County.
Shortly before 10 a.m., authorities were called to the intersection of Highway 92 and County Road 32 between Melbeta and McGrew.
NSP spokesman Cody Thomas says a gold sedan and a semi were both westbound, and when the car slowed for traffic, it was rear-ended by the semi.
While initial radio traffic indicated it was an injury accident, Thomas says there were zero injuries, and the semi driver was cited for following too closely.
Responders to the scene included the State Patrol, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office, Minatare-Melbeta Fire Department, and Regional West EMS.
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- Deadline Approaching for Choice Gas Program
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Three Years After Alleged Child Assault, Scottsbluff Man Arrested
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Box Butte County Authorities Arrest Marlyn Wilcox
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- No Injuries Following Scary Semi vs. Car Crash in Scotts Bluff County
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- "It looked worse than it was...." that was the word from the Nebraska State Patrol after a large response from troopers, deputies and EMTs for a semi versus car crash in southeast Scotts Bluff County.
Shortly before 10 a.m., authorities were called to the intersection of Highway 92 and County Road 32 between Melbeta and McGrew.
NSP spokesman Cody Thomas says a gold sedan and a semi were both westbound, and when the car slowed for traffic, it was rear-ended by the semi.
While initial radio traffic indicated it was an injury accident, Thomas says there were zero injuries, and the semi driver was cited for following too closely.
Responders to the scene included the State Patrol, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office, Minatare-Melbeta Fire Department, and Regional West EMS.
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- KNEB.tv News: April 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 19:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Today on KNEB tv News: A semi vs. car crash near Melbeta amazing results in zero injuries; Box Butte Co. authorities arrest man on child sex charges; Bluffs man accused of assaulting 10-month-old arrested. Those stories and more-right now on KNEB tv News:
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- Gering Activities Director Shawn Seiler Praises Student Athletes
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Quite the turnout Wednesday over at Gering High School as six senior student-athletes were front and center talking about their college decisions as they get set to take the next step for both academics and athletics. The Wallace brothers are going to Concordia- Bridger for tennis and Frost to wrestle, Neveah Guerin will play tennis at Doane, Madi Pitts set to play golf at Dickinson State in North Dakota, Jacelyn Brown will stay home to play softball at WNCC and Jayden Hakert will wrestle in Iowa at Northwestern College.
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- Gering Senior Neveah Guerin Praises Coaches for Pushing Her on Tennis Court
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gering Senior Neveah Guerin Praises Coaches for Pushing Her on Tennis Court. On Wednesday, Guerin signed to continue her playing career at Doane College.
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- Gering Head Tennis Coach Ron Swank Proud of Bridger Wallace and Neveah Guerin
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gering Head Tennis Coach Ron Swank Proud of Bridger Wallace and Neveah Guerin. On Wednesday, Wallace signed to continue his playing career at Concordia, while Guerin will be taking her talents to Doane.
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- Gering's Jacelyn Brown to Play Softball at WNCC
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Jacelyn Brown, a standout Gering High School softball player for all four years talks about her decision to stay in town and play for the WNCC Cougars
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- KNEB.tv Sports April 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Quite the turnout Wednesday over at Gering High School as six senior student-athletes were front and center talking about their college decisions as they get set to take the next step for both academics and athletics. The Wallace brothers are going to Concordia- Bridger for tennis and Frost to wrestle, Neveah Guerin will play tennis at Doane, Madi Pitts set to play golf at Dickinson State in North Dakota, Jacelyn Brown will stay home to play softball at WNCC and Jayden Hakert will wrestle in Iowa at Northwestern College.
- Title
- Scottsbluff Rural Fire Department Hosts Annual Pancake Feed Fundraiser
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Pancakes were flipping and the community was showing up—but behind the smiles at the Scottsbluff Rural Fire Department’s annual fundraiser is a growing urgency. With wildfire danger rising and volunteer numbers still short, local firefighters say the support they saw Saturday could be critical in the months ahead.
- Title
- Thursday Community Calendar
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
