Former trooper admits to scheme Jul 22, 2009
Ryle, who is being held in Scottsbluff, Neb ... big800 wrote on Jul 20, 2009 6:34 PM:" Why is he in Scottsbluff?? " ... jz wrote on Jul 20, 2009 8:10 PM:" He is in Scottsbluff because he is being charged federally! ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Nebraska 2010 budget has little for Heartland Expressway project Jul 20, 2009
The Heartland Expressway goes from U.S. Highway 385 south to Scottsbluff before dropping down to Kimball on Neb ... Other work to Highway 71 includes bridge repair at the Gering interchange, resurfacing north and south of Kimball and Wildcat Hills and resurfacing at South Beltline Highway and Country Club Road near Scottsbluff. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Child Killer Sobs When Sentenced: 70 Years To Life Jul 16, 2009
Her body was taken to Scottsbluff for an autopsy. Deputies arrested Lee that day for cruelty toward a child as they continued to investigate the case. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Two Pastimes of The Good Life Jul 16, 2009
For the state of Nebraska, football is not a just a game, it is a love that ties people from Scottsbluff to Omaha together ... That was in 1960, the same year Dwight and his brother started awakening before dawn on Saturdays to hunt waterfowl east of Scottsbluff along the North Platte River. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Neb. governor suggests compromise on Heartland Expressway Jul 14, 2009
Nebraska's four-lane road only exists between Scottsbluff and Interstate 80. Heineman said there may be areas in the sparsely populated Nebraska Panhandle where all sides agree the expressway should be only a "super 2-lane" rather than a four-lane expressway until more money is available. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Backers tout trade corridor (2) Jul 12, 2009
E-mail story to a friend. (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas). (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Nebraska man sues state over son's prison death Jul 10, 2009
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Omaha by Scottsbluff attorney Maren Chaloupka, says Sundberg's son fatally overdosed in June 2008 and/or suffered a reaction from a combination of drugs. He was 23. (Sioux City Journal)
Wyo man accused of punching Nebraska trooper Jul 8, 2009
Court records say Michael Salazar of Torrington was one of 11 people in a van that the trooper stopped Thursday on Nebraska Highway 92 west of Scottsbluff. The trooper says Salazar had a half bottle of beer in his hand and became unruly when the trooper began to ask questions about others drinking in the van. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
She's 93, and Still Loving the Huskers Jul 4, 2009
Scottsbluff native hasn't missed a game in almost 70 years ... But her favorite trips are the ones she makes from Scottsbluff to Lincoln on Saturdays. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Meet The New Boss Jul 1, 2009
This Web site was designed using. about the benefits of standardized design. (Nebraska Statepaper)
RALPH ARTHERTON Jun 21, 2009
In 1960, he started Economy Glass, Inc. in Scottsbluff, Neb. When he sold this very successful corporation in 1979, Ralph owned four Economy Glass businesses in Nebraska and Wyoming. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
War memorial to honor western Nebraska fallen Jun 21, 2009
Posted: Sunday, June 21, 2009 The Associated Press. -- A memorial to honor fallen western Nebraska military members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan will be placed on the Scotts Bluff County Administration building grounds. (Sioux City Journal)
Former Sens standout Vulk still hard at work for CGCC Jun 20, 2009
One of his teammates in Scottsbluff was Alex Rodriguez s nephew. Vulk then transferred to Chandler-Gilbert C.C., fashioning a 2-1 record this past season as a starter and middle reliever. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Former Crawford Police Chief Found Not Guilty In Fatal Shooting Jun 16, 2009
She hired three special investigators - Scottsbluff Police Detective Mark Overman, Sheridan County Sgt. Scott DeCoste and retired Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent Ronald Rawalt of North Platte. Shortly after the incident, Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning said that since Britton had been shot after pointing a gun at the officers and ignoring their orders to drop the weapon, he fully expected the officers to be exonerated. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Strong storms crossing Nebraska Jun 6, 2009
Earlier in the evening, the National Weather Service said a supercell produced a strong tornado in open country about 40 miles southwest of Scottsbluff. Forecasters said severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in Southeast Nebraska, and again on Sunday and Monday. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Military deaths with Nebraska connections Jun 4, 2009
Cpl. Adrian Robles, 21, Scottsbluff, Neb ... James R. Wolf, 21, of Scottsbluff. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Lethal injection in Neb. challenged Jun 3, 2009
Mata was convicted for the 1999 kidnapping and killing of 3-year-old Adam Gomez of Scottsbluff. Parts of the boy's body were found in a freezer and dog bowl at Mata's home. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lethal Injection Challenged 5 Days After Becoming Law Jun 3, 2009
Mata was convicted for the 1999 kidnapping and killing of 3-year-old Adam Gomez of Scottsbluff. The Legislature replaced the electric chair with lethal injection at the end of the session last week. (7 KETV Omaha)
Legal Needles? Jun 3, 2009
Jerry Soucie, lawyer for Raymond Mata, Jr. - the Scottsbluff man who is on death row for the murder and subsequent mutilation of a 3-year-old boy - filed the appeal with the Nebraska Supreme Court. It claims that Matas sentence should by commuted to life in prison without parole because the execution law on the books at the time of his conviction and sentence in 1999 - electrocution - was deemed unconstitutional by the Nebraska Supreme Court. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Where will open Nebraska judgeship go? May 31, 2009
And this time, says one veteran Scottsbluff lawyer, that would run smack against their wishes ... The commission has set a hearing for June 8 at the Capitol, but video conferencing will link sites in Hastings, Omaha and Scottsbluff so more people have a chance to comment ... He's a past president of the Nebraska State Bar Association and has been practicing civil law in Scottsbluff since 1970. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nebraska high court upholds seizure of N.Y. man's money May 30, 2009
Obad said the money found in his suitcase was taken to a Scottsbluff bank, and a check made out to the U.S. Marshals Service, which continues to hold the money. Obad filed a claim with the state to get back the money, and a hearing was held in Cheyenne County District Court on Feb. 4, 2008. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Neb. commission to decide replacement of judge May 19, 2009
Sioux City Journal : Neb. commission to decide replacement of judge. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Iowa Central Community College names new leader May 18, 2009
Kinney is currently the vice president of student services at Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Neb. Under the terms of his new contract, Kinney will receive a salary of 150,000, a 700 monthly car allowance, 1,000 per month for the purchase of an annuity and a 6,000 annual expense account. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
AG's office: Executions at least a year away May 17, 2009
Mata was convicted for the 1999 kidnapping and killing of 3-year-old Adam Gomez of Scottsbluff. However, the letter says, executions would still likely face court scrutiny, which could take 12 months. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Chrysler Names Local Dealers To Hit List May 15, 2009
Team Jeep Scottsbluff. Subway Motors Milford. (7 KETV Omaha)
Neb. senators advance abortion ultrasound measure May 15, 2009
John Harms of Scottsbluff. Viewing an ultrasound could help a woman avoid making a decision she'll later regret, he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Jane Foxhoven May 14, 2009
Foxhoven is survived by her husband, Kenneth, of Earling; daughters Sherri (Dave) Eubanks of Scottsbluff, Neb. and Shawn Foxhoven of Greenville, S.C.; brothers Ken (Kim) Schneider of Portsmouth, Jerome (Connie) Schneider of Westphalia, Ric (Jan) Schneider of Avoca and Allen (Sue) Schneider of Harlan; sisters Mary (Gary) Fitzgerald of Clare, Denise (Mark) Andries of Cedar Rapids, Jean (Ken) Friesen of Crescent, Sandy (John) Busch of Claremore, Ok. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Mental-health workers in short supply Apr 20, 2009
When asked what the state estimates the rural demand for mental-health services to be, Adams hedged: "It's difficult for me in Lincoln to say what's good in Scottsbluff.". He said the state tries to determine demand by talking to providers and by conducting an annual survey of consumers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Stimulus funds in states: It costs money to spend Apr 18, 2009
John Harms of Scottsbluff. "Is this enough?". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Basketball: UNI gets commitment from juco guard Apr 14, 2009
From there, he went to Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Neb. for a season. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Choice Gas selection period begins Apr 11, 2009
By mail: Fill out the form in the Choice Gas packet, sign and date it, and mail it on or before May 1 to Choice Gas Program, P.O. Box 406, Scottsbluff, NE 69363. By supplier submission: Contact the supplier of choice and provide Customer and Control numbers by May 1. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Three western Nebraska screenings of Whiteclay documentary now planned Apr 10, 2009
Two more are planned for Tuesday on the Sidney and Scottsbluff campuses. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Immigration Law: It's Only A (Very) Small Start At Best Apr 9, 2009
Heineman said: When I met with Hispanic leaders in Grand Island and Scottsbluff they feel at times they are discriminated against even though they are second, third, fourth generation Hispanic leaders in our state. So, they want some process here so theres no doubt about whos legal and whos not. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Former Scottsbluff 'Star-Herald' Publisher Dies at 71 Apr 9, 2009
Anthony had led the Star-Herald in Scottsbluff, Neb. for 20 years and had been a founding member of the Oregon Trail Community Foundation. (MediaWeek.com)
Warmer weather lies ahead Apr 7, 2009
Scottsbluff was forecast to see temperatures in the 60s on Tuesday, with Alliance hitting about 55. Rain was expected to fall in the Panhandle Wednesday into Thursday, he said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Blowing Snow Closes Panhandle Highways Apr 5, 2009
By mid-afternoon, 5 inches of snow had been reported in Scottsbluff, with wind gusts up to 54 mph. Bridgeport had 2 inches of snow. (7 KETV Omaha)
South Sioux City's Knudson named first-team all-stater Apr 3, 2009
Tyler Evans, Waverly, 6-2, Jr. Tim McDavid, Scottsbluff, 6-1, Sr. Trevor Menke, Beatrice, 5-10, Jr. Dwight Smith, Ralston, 6-3, Jr. Greg Smith, Ralston, 6-7, Sr.. Second Team. (Sioux City Journal)
Auto execs post bond in missing-cars case Mar 29, 2009
(AP) -- Two executives of a Scottsbluff auto dealership who face charges stemming from the disappearance of 86 vehicles have posted bond ... 5 million, were found in Utah, Wyoming, Las Vegas and Scottsbluff. (Sioux City Journal)
Nebraska steel company closing doors soon Mar 27, 2009
- A steel company owner in Scottsbluff says it's closing soon, a victim of tough economic times ... As he lamented the loss of his business, Unzicker told the Scottsbluff Star-Herald that it just "one of those things that happens to you in life.". (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Basketball junkie Mar 27, 2009
He might even pay a visit to Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff. Omar is one of those guys that loves basketball and he put the time in to become a good basketball player and it paid off for him, Brimhall said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Weather slowing extradition of Scottsbluff auto execs Mar 25, 2009
Two people arrested in connection with the disappearance of 86 vehicles from a Scottsbluff dealership could appear in a Nebraska court this week, if the weather doesn't further hamper their return ... 5 million, were found in Utah, Wyoming, Las Vegas and Scottsbluff. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cat kicked down stairs, another beaten Mar 24, 2009
Scottsbluff Police Officer Brandi Brunz testified that she did the follow-up investigation regarding the domestic abuse incident and that the woman told Brunz that Teahon had abused her and her two cats. Brunz said that the woman didn't try to protect the cats from the abuse and didn't take either of the cats in for medical attention. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Rainbows, 'Huskers worth the peek Mar 19, 2009
It is $3 less than Nebraska is charging for its "home" exhibition in three weeks, and that's being played at Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, about 400 miles from Lincoln. 9. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police Arrest 3 In Case Of 81 Missing Cars Mar 14, 2009
Besides the cars that disappeared from Legacy Auto Sales' Scottsbluff, Neb ... The dealership's general manager, Rick Covello, 53, was driving one of the missing vehicles when he turned himself in to Scottsbluff police Thursday morning, Capt. Kevin Spencer said ... Six others were found at the Scottsbluff airport, one was found at a Wal-Mart parking lot in Evanston, Wyo. (Click2Houston, TX)
College baseball: UTPB's Hook enjoying his stateside baseball experience Mar 14, 2009
Yet this is still different for Hook, just like Scottsbluff, Neb ... In Scottsbluff, he felt bordered by cornfields. (Odessa American, TX)
Police arrest 3 in Neb. missing-car case Mar 14, 2009
Scottsbluff County Detention Center via AP ... The dealership's 53-year-old general manager, Rick Covello, was driving one of the missing vehicles when he turned himself in to Scottsbluff police Thursday morning, Capt. Kevin Spencer said ... An arrest warrant affidavit said Fait may have embezzled more than $46,000 from the dealership in Scottsbluff, a western Nebraska town. (USA Today -- Money)
Gage unemployment among states highest Mar 14, 2009
Gage unemployment among states highest - News - Local - The Beatrice Daily Sun - Beatrice, Nebraska's Community Newspaper. Gage unemployment among states highest. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
UPDATE: Police hunt 81 missing new cars in Nebraska... Mar 14, 2009
Alan Patch, 52, the owner of Legacy Auto Sales in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was being held in Tooele County, Utah, Scottsbluff police Capt. Kevin Spencer told CNN. Rachel Fait, 37, Legacy's comptroller, was arrested in Tooele County on Wednesday, and Legacy general manager Rick Covello, 53, turned himself in to Scottsbluff officials Thursday, Spencer said ... The Scottsbluff News-Herald reported a bank had been overseeing Legacy's day-to-day operations for about three months. (The Drudge Report)
Did Desperate Dealers Steal 81 Cars? Mar 13, 2009
Miranda Cervantes, the dealership's title manager, said she returned to work Tuesday after a day off and found the lot was virtually empty, according to a report in the Scottsbluff Star-Herald ... Scottsbluff Police Chief Kevin Spencer said that not all of the 81 cars have been accounted for. (ABC News -- Business)
81 Vehicles Taken From Dealer In One Night Mar 13, 2009
Police believe at least 81 vehicles were taken from Legacy Auto Sales in Scottsbluff, Neb. reported the Scottsbluff Star Herald ... "With information that we have turned up about financial difficulties Legacy was having, and the contact from Toyota, we believe this is a criminal matter," said Capt. Kevin Spencer of the Scottsbluff Police Department. (KIRO TV, WA)
Alleged Vehicle Rustlers Nabbed On The Trail Mar 13, 2009
Some executives allegedly figured they could wrangle a herd of motor vehicles, 81 to be exact, from a dealership in Scottsbluff, haul them around the country and sell them at auctions. Nothing wrong with that, so long as the would-be sellers own the vehicles. (Nebraska Statepaper)
81 cars vanish from Neb. dealership Mar 12, 2009
Automobiles from LegacyAuto Salesin Scottsbluff, Neb ... Miranda Cervantes, the dealership's title manager, told the Scottsbluff Star-Herald she returned to work Tuesday after a day off and found the lot was virtually empty ... "Its been a very surprising day, Cervantes said. As soon as I came in, I knew something was wrong.Gone missingA spokesman for Toyota Financing in California said the Toyotas at the dealership belong to his company.Justin Leach, a spokesman for Toyota... (MSNBC -- Crime)
Scottsbluff auto dealer exec plans to turn self in Mar 12, 2009
Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2009 OMAHA (AP) -- One of the three executives from a Scottsbluff auto dealership where 81 new vehicles went missing has contacted police and plans to turn himself in on Thursday. Scottsbluff Police Capt. Kevin Spencer said Legacy Auto Sales general manager Rick Covello called police Wednesday afternoon from out of state ... Police found six others at the Scottsbluff airport, and the FBI located other vehicles in Las Vegas, but Spencer didn't know how many. (Sioux City Journal)
Well, They Didn't Drive Them All Off At Once Mar 12, 2009
The 81 Fords and Toyotas taken from Legacy Auto Sales in Scottsbluff were valued at about $2 ... Covello called Scottsbluff police on Wednesday afternoon and said he would meet with investigators on Thursday, Capt. Kevin Spencer said ... Miranda Cervantes, the dealership's title manager, told the Scottsbluff Star-Herald she returned to work Tuesday after a day off and found the lot was virtually empty. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Nebraska dealership execs - and 80 cars - missing (1504) Mar 12, 2009
Sioux City Journal : Nebraska dealership execs - and 80 cars - missing. (AP) -- There's no wheeling or dealing at a car dealership in western Nebraska. (Sioux City Journal)
Missing Neb. dealer cars found in Ariz., Utah Mar 12, 2009
Miranda Cervantes, the dealership's title manager, told the Scottsbluff Star-Herald she returned to work Tuesday after a day off and found the lot was virtually empty ... Scottsbluff is in western Nebraska, 470 miles west of Omaha. (AZCentral -- News)
Former Neb. regent pleads not guilty to charges Mar 11, 2009
which abuts Nebraska's western border near Scottsbluff, or get the court's permission to travel beyond that area. Piester also told Hergert he was prohibited from having any contact with potential victims and witnesses of his alleged crime. (Sioux City Journal)
Scottsbluff, Neb., school board to close school Mar 11, 2009
Sioux City Journal : Scottsbluff, Neb ... Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb ... (AP) -- The Scottsbluff school board has voted to close Lake Alice elementary school. (Sioux City Journal)
Forecast can help you find fish Mar 8, 2009
Top five lakes: Calamus (Burwell), Red Willow (McCook), Minatare (Scottsbluff), Elwood (Elwood) and Stagecoach (Hickman). Best options in the Salt Valley: Stagecoach Lake near Hickman has a strong wiper population with some fish longer than 20 inches. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
David Steinmark Mar 4, 2009
David was born in Scottsbluff, Neb ... He spent his childhood on his parents farm in Nebraska and graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1959 ... On June 5, 1960, he married Barbara A. Reitz in a traditional German wedding in Scottsbluff, Neb. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Choir students to sing for classmates Mar 2, 2009
The Elmwood-Murdock students will join students and adults from Falls City and Scottsbluff for a May 23 performance at Carnegie Hall. William Wyman, director of choral activities at Nebraska Wesleyan University, will conduct the mixed choir. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Recession Sees U.P. Idle Workers And Railcars Feb 28, 2009
To get a better mental picture: If attached, the unused cars would stretch approximately from Omaha to Scottsbluff, the Omaha World-Herald reported. And the railroad began announcing layoffs months ago. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Stephanie Moreno Named as Thirty Under 30 Award Recipient Feb 27, 2009
Giovana Melo, Head Coach Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, NE (NJCAA Division I). Kelly Morrisroe, Assistant Coach Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL (NCAA Division II). (Usdtoreros.com)
Former NU Regent Indicted By Feds Feb 24, 2009
Problems just keep on coming for former University of Nebraska Regent David Hergert of Scottsbluff. His latest misadventure involves a federal indictment on 18 counts of bank fraud. (Nebraska Statepaper)
List of Stations Switching to Digital Broadcasts Feb 18, 2009
Scottsbluff: KDUH-TV (ABC) (Rapid City, S.D., market). Nevada. (Fox News)
