Make A Wish Foundation Tailgate Party September 7th

Linda Todd and Krystal Aulick were guests on KNEB's News Extra program Thursday morning to promote the Make A Wish Foundation's Tailgate Party. 

It will be held on Saturday, September 7th prior to the Nebraska/Southern Miss game at Aulick's TLC with a kids party from 1 to 3 p.m. The adult Tailgate Party begins at 4 p.m.

They will have brats and beverages, provided by Marky's Meat Market, a big screen to watch the game on provided courtesy of Aaron's.  And Aulick's TLC is providing space for the event and helping to promote it.

The local chapter is celebrating it's 30th year, granting wishes since 1987.  They have granted a total of 2,064 wishes, and are delighted that they currently have no wishes from children facing life threatening illnesses.

United Way Duck Dash reminder

Brady Shaul, Special Events Co-chair for the United Way of Western Nebraska's current campaign joins Dennis Ernest on KNEB's News Extra program Friday morning. 

Brady was on to remind folks to hurry and purchase their ducks for the big race on September 14th at the Trails West YMCA Camp in Scottsbluff.

TCD to hold Newcomers Event on Thursday

Twin Cities Development's Darla Heggem was guest with Dennis Ernest on KNEB's News Extra program Monday morning to talk about TCD's annual Newcomers Event this Thursday, August 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

It will be held at the Trails West Camp Pavilion behind Riverside Zoo. For information, call 308-641-1446.

Veterans to be saluted in NAIFA event Saturday

Dave Tuzson and Brad Grote were Wednesday morning guests on KNEB's News Extra program. 

Representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, they were on the program
to promote a tribute to our Local Veterans, which will be held on Saturday, August 11th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Frank Park in Scottsbluff to pay tribute to our local veterans with a barbeque provided by Panhandle NAIFA.

Great food with the barbeque, along with live music, fun activities and games for the kids, and the chance to meet state and local leaders.  Miss Nebraska JaCee Pilkington will also be on hand.