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News and notes for HS basketball, wrestling, plus WNCC look-ahead Here’s just a few notes on all things sports as we move towards the…

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7 new COVID-19 cases in Buffalo County; 18 in Two Rivers district Wednesday Two Rivers has now had 9,721 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since…

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Bluffs Man Busted For Posting Stolen, Intimate Video of Woman A Scottsbluff man has been arrested for reportedly sending sexually explicit photos and videos…

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Husker Men fall to Wisconsin Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska men’s basketball team fell to No. 21 Wisconsin, 61-48 Wednesday evening at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Junior forward Lat…

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k grants will provide continued improvements to Buffalo County Lake at Ravenna Grants of $35,000 from the Cope Foundation and $10,000 from the Arthur…

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KNEB.tv News: February 10, 2021 Today on KNEB.tv News: The Panhandle vaccine registration system is transitioning to the state system Scottsbluff/ Gering named one…

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Three Additional Panhandle Locations to Receive COVID Vaccine The Federal Pharmacy Program announced Wednesday will include three locations in the Panhandle. Alliance Community Pharmacy…

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Malfunctioning freezer to blame for fire that destroyed a Lexington house Tuesday LEXINGTON — A broken compressor in a deep freezer was determined to…

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Bureau of Reclamation holding water challenge to reduce seepage of water in canals In partnership with NASA Tournament Lab and HeroX, the Bureau of…

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Feb. 10, 2021 Wheat Crossroads Co-op/Sidney/Lisco/Mitchell – 5.56 (-0.20) Crossroads Co-op/Bridgeport/Torrington – 5.56 (-0.20) Crossroads Co-op/Gering/Lyman – 5.56 (-0.20) Farmers Co-Op/Hemingford – 5.76 (-0.19)…

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Some Kearneyites want mask mandate until most people vaccinated Five people spoke against the mandate, saying mask wearing could be dangerous for some or…

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Nebraska Health System Notifying Patients of Data Breach Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center are notifying patients and employees whose personal…

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New Mitchell PD Chief Appointed as Cotant Retirement Accelerated The City of Mitchell will have a new Police Chief follow a meeting of the…

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Two Rivers district reports two more COVID-19 deaths, 22 new cases They include a Buffalo County man in his 80s, and a Dawson County…

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Bernice (Luikens) Cash On February 1, 2021, Berniece (Luikens) Cash took her last breath here on Earth and her first breath in Heaven. She…

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UV lights aim to prevent cranes from flying into power lines The technology involves two light boxes on a power pole crossarm, powered by…

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Gerald “Jerry” Woolsey, 81, Chappell Gerald “Jerry” Woolsey, 81, of Chappell passed away Monday afternoon, February 8, 2021 at the Regional West Medical Center…

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Norma Wright, 82, Chappell Norma Wright, 82, of Chappell passed away Sunday evening, February 7, 2021 at the Regional West Garden County Nursing Home…

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Susan Curry, 78, Oshkosh Susan Curry, 78, of Oshkosh passed away Friday morning, February 5, 2021 at the Regional West Garden County Hospital. There…

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Autopsy ordered for Kearney 1-month-old in apparent accidental death Paramedics from CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital were called to the house for an infant…

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Florists Prepare for Valentine’s Day Florists across the region are gearing up for one of their biggest holidays of the year. KNEB.tv’s Ryan Murphy…

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Law enforcement use drone to search for two YRTC escapees Tuesday Around 6:27 p.m. YRTC staff notified the 911 communications center of the two…

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Revamped Student Discipline Act Bill Considered The Legislature’s Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would change several provisions in the…

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Prolonged Dangerous Cold Through Weekend The National Weather Service say extreme cold and potentially heavy mountain snow will be the weather story into early…

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5% increase for Kearney Public Schools hourly paid staff KEARNEY — The Kearney Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a 5% increase in…

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Kearney mask ordinance stands until February 23 KEARNEY — The Kearney City Council voted 5-0 today to retain Kearney’s mask mandate. Kearney mask ordinance…

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Panhandle Coop Donation Boosts United Way Panhandle COOP recently presented a very generous $5,000 donation to United Way of Western Nebraska (UWWN). The donation…

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Nebraska Announces 2021 Softball Schedule The Nebraska softball team is scheduled to play a 44-game, conference-only schedule this spring, the Big Ten announced on…

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Feb. 9, 2021 Wheat Crossroads Co-op/Sidney/Lisco/Mitchell – 5.76 (-0.06) Crossroads Co-op/Bridgeport/Torrington – 5.76 (-0.06) Crossroads Co-op/Gering/Lyman – 5.76 (-0.06) Farmers Co-Op/Hemingford – 5.95 (-0.06)…

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Steven M. Sipple: Frost gets steal in hire of Bill Busch; three former Huskers tell you why “He’s not a guy who sits in…

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Delbert James Fritzler, 72, Bayard Delbert James Fritzler, 72, of Bayard, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard.…

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Driving for 6: Frost talks spring ball schedule; a new 2022 QB offer; Huskers hosting virtual visits Will the wind chill crest above 0…

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Applications Being Accepted for Open Ward IV Gering Council Seat The City of Gering has officially started seeking a new council member to fill…

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Kearney doctors say COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women A vaccine is far safer than the risk of getting COVID-19 during pregnancy, doctors say. …

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Fire destroys Lexington house Tuesday morning LEXINGTON — A fire quickly spread throughout a home on Spruce St. during the morning of Tuesday, Feb.…

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Emergency Grants Proposed for Small Businesses Members of the Nebraska Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would offer…

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Lawmakers Look at Bill to Boost Rural Broadband Access LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska could spend up to $20 million a year to expand…

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Norma Lee (Lewis) Kincheloe, 83, Crook, Colorado Norma Lee (Lewis) Kincheloe died unexpectedly of natural causes on February 3, 2021 at her home in…

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Christine Elizabeth Webb, 69, Scottsbluff Christine Elizabeth Webb, 69, of Scottsbluff died unexpectedly on Friday, February 5th, 2021 at her home. Her funeral will…

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ZM Lumber hiring for a Full-Time Salesperson Are you needing a change in pace? Thinking about switching your career? Now is the perfect time!…

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Two Rivers reports 13 new COVID-19 cases Monday The Two Rivers Public Health Department confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 — nine in Buffalo…

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Husker Men fall at Minnesota Minneapolis – Playing its second road game in three days, the Nebraska men’s basketball team was unable to overcome…

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Panhandle COVID Vaccination Registration Moves to State System Effective immediately, the Panhandle vaccine registration system is transitioning to the state system. We are encouraging…

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Kearney has lowest municipal property tax levy in Nebraska Kearney’s municipal tax levy of about 15 cents translates into $298 in property taxes on…

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Without Allen, cold-shooting Huskers fall to Gophers in Minnesota The Huskers (4-10, 0-7 Big Ten) never led while dropping their 24th straight game against…

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KNEB.tv News: February 8, 2021 Today on KNEB.tv News: Gering City Administrator Pat Heath reflects on first month on the job Alliance blaze deemed…

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NU finalizes football staff additions, including return of former assistant Bill Busch as analyst Nebraska football head coach Scott Frost on Monday announced the…

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Missouri principal to become new principal at Kearney’s Windy Hills KEARNEY — Heather Stukey has been named the new principal at Windy Hills Elementary…

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Husker hoops set for five games in nine days as schedule shuffle begins Fred Hoiberg wasn’t kidding when he said recently Nebraska will launch…

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Fremont’s Macaluso, Columbus’ Henderson make history, become the first high school bowling champions Behind a change to the ‘Purple Hammer’ ball, Cole Macaluso rallied…

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Feb. 8, 2021 Wheat Crossroads Co-op/Sidney/Lisco/Mitchell – 5.83 (+0.15) Crossroads Co-op/Bridgeport/Torrington – 5.83 (+0.15) Crossroads Co-op/Gering/Lyman – 5.83 (+0.15) Farmers Co-Op/Hemingford – 6.01 (+0.16)…

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Downtown Kearney parking ban set for snow removal KEARNEY — The city of Kearney Street Division has announced that a snow emergency has been…

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Gering Wood Grinder, Scottsbluff Scrap Tire Event Among State Grant Awards The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has announced their latest round of…

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Columbus’ Henderson becomes first NSAA high school state bowling champion Madison Henderson is not just a state champion. She’s now a part of the…

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Scottsbluff/Gering Named “Top 10 True Western Town” for Fourth Time The cities of Scottsbluff and Gering have once again been named one of the…

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Heavy Snow Collapses Roof of Grand Island Landmark Skating Rink GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — Heavy snow from a second weekend snowstorm in as…

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Girls scouting troop informational meeting tonight in Kearney In 2019, the Boys Scouts changed its name to Scouts BSA and now allows girls to…

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‘Can’t get enough:’ Axtell dad builds hockey ice rink for Junior Storm son Carter’s dad, Nate, decided to build the hockey rink last year…

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Feb. 5, 2021 Wheat Crossroads Co-op/Sidney/Lisco/Mitchell – 5.67 (+0.06) Crossroads Co-op/Bridgeport/Torrington – 5.67 (+0.06) Crossroads Co-op/Gering/Lyman – 5.67 (+0.06) Farmers Co-Op/Hemingford – 5.87 (+0.06)…

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(Listen) Bridgeport squads win WTC titles The one year venue change from WNCC to Bridgeport High School meant it was a home court celebration…

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Two Rivers reports 11 new cases of COVID-19 for the weekend The Two Rivers Public Health Department confirmed 11 new cases of COVID-19 in…

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36th Annual KNEB Farm and Ranch Expo Popular Draw This Year It was a bit of a different Farm and Ranch Expo for 2021…

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Huskers Lose To Rutgers Piscataway, N.J. – Sam Haiby scored 20 points but the Nebraska women’s basketball team came up short in the Rutgers…

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EWC Reports First COVID Case of Spring Semester Eastern Wyoming College officials have received notification of a positive COVID-19 case of an off-campus student,…

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Wyoming Conservation License Plates Sales Reach Milestone Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon this past week announced that Wyoming drivers literally stepped up to the plate…

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Steven M. Sipple: Frost wise to keep Austin in fold; and Keith Williams back where he belongs The last thing the youthful Husker O-line…

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KPS’s CLASS Act dinner, auction in August at Younes The annual CLASS Act dinner and auction fundraiser for the Kearney Public Schools Foundation will…

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Forget about COVID-19 at Kearney’s Hilltop Mall luxury Golden Ticket Cinemas Golden Ticket is limiting its seating to half capacity. Because the theater is…

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Game and Parks to Co-Host Invasive Species Webinar Series Learn about invasive species during a five-part virtual webinar series during National Invasive Species Awareness…

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The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services confirmed just 301 new cases of COVID-19 statewide Sunday morning The Nebraska Department of Health and…

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WNCC volleyball wins twice at McCook Tourney MCCOOK – The Western Nebraska Community College finished the McCook tournament with a 3-1 record after claiming…

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Shrine Bowl Rosters Released LINCOLN, NE —The  Shrine Bowl of Nebraska Board of Directors released the rosters for the 63rd Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game.…

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UNK Project Would Replace Housing for Fraternity, Sorority Members The University of Nebraska at Kearney is requesting approval of a project that would replace…

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Huskers Sweep Maryland LINCOLN, Neb. – The No. 4 Nebraska volleyball team swept Maryland 25-14, 25-21, 25-18 on Saturday night at the Bob Devaney Sports…

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Michigan State Too Much For Nebraska East Lansing, Mich. – The Nebraska men’s basketball team fell to Michigan State 66-56  in its return to play…

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Wyoming GOP Censures Rep. Liz Cheney Over Impeachment Vote The Wyoming Republican Party has voted overwhelmingly to censure U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for voting…

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No matter how it started, chili with cinnamon rolls a delicious Midwest way of life In a Dec. 7, 2020, Des Moines Register story,…

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