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Gordon says new EPA power plant emissions rules will be devastating
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon says his state will fight a new rule package from the Environmental Protection Agency impacting Wyoming's legacy energy industries, specifically coal and natural-gas fired power plants. Under the nationwide rules, coal fired units would have to either shut down by 2032, install carbon dioxide capture technology…
Homer Buell Elected Chairman of the Board of Sand County Foundation
Homer Buell has been elected chairman of the board of Sand County Foundation. Buell, a cattle rancher from Rose, Nebraska, was first elected to Sand County Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2014. He succeeds Lynne Sherrod, a Colorado cattle rancher who has served as chairman since 2015. Sand County Foundation is a…
Gering Merchants Auctioning Off Santa Village Buildings
Did you know you could own a part of a long standing Christmas tradition? The Gering Merchants will be holding a public auction to make room for a much needed improvement to their Santa Village. The village buildings will be going up for sale to fund new smaller and lighter…
Governor Pillen Signs 10 Bills into Law, Vetoes Another
Governor Jim Pillen has signed 10 bills into law and announced his veto of a bill he says would harm Nebraska taxpayers. Legislative Bill 25 would make taxpayers financially liable for lawsuits filed against towns, cities, school districts, public power districts and other local government units. Taxpayers would also be…
Vélez is a Leader in Genetic Technology to Contain Corn Rootworm Threat
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 25, 2024 — Husker scientist Ana Maria Vélez is pioneering a genetic technology to contain the western corn rootworm, which annually causes up to $2 billion in yield loss and control costs in the Corn Belt. The research seeks to contain agricultural pests by targeting rootworm genes.…
Erdman Says Goodbye After Eight Years in Legislature
After serving for eight years in the Nebraska Legislature, Bayard Senator Steve Erdman bid his colleagues adieu last week. As his second term concluded, Erdman said that he and his fellow lawmakers have accomplished a lot during his tenure. He noted that one bill for him stood out in particular.…
NSAA announces soccer sub-district pairings
The high school soccer postseason is right around the corner and on Thursday the NSAA announced the sub-district matchups. The Scottsbluff girls team is the top seed in the B-8 Sub-District and they'll host the four team bracket at the Landers Complex beginning next Monday. #1 Scottsbluff vs. #4 Holdrege,…
(KNEB.tv Sports) Mitchell’s Ace Hobbs signs to wrestle at next level
Below you'll find today's update from KNEB.tv Sports with the feature being Ace Hobbs from Mitchell High School signing to continue his wrestling career at Southeast Community College in Beatrice. Also some details on the WNCC baseball home doubleheader today against McCook Community College. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcwJi3bZC60 KNEB.tv Sports 4/25
Lake Minatare Begins to Fill with Water for 2024 Season
Good news for farmers in the region, as a key water source is looking to be in good shape for 2024. This week Lake Minatare, a vital source of water for irrigation in the area, began to fill with water. Park Superintendent Dan Thornton says they are in good shape…
Pillen signs legislation creating tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed LB937 into law, marking a milestone in the state's support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Introduced by Sen. Eliot Bostar and amended to include the SAF tax credit from Sen. George Dungan’s LB1072, this legislation establishes a production tax credit for SAF in Nebraska. The…