Parrish Abel News Today

A former Gering City Councilman accused of child abuse has pleaded to charges in Scotts Bluff County Court. Parrish Abel, 53, pleaded no contest to a charge of committing intentional child abuse, not resulting in injury, a Class IIIA felony, after entering into a plea agreement with the Scotts Bluff County Attorney’s Office. The plea agreement was entered as part of court proceedings Thursday in Scotts Bluff County District Court. As a part of the plea agreement, two additional charges of ...

Cody Bohl will be the latest member of the Gering City Council, as he was selected Monday night to fill the vacant Ward IV seat on that panel. The council voting 5 to 2 in favor of a nomination naming Bohl to the seat. He will fill the unexpired term left by the January resignation [...]

The Nebraska State Patrol  has arrested a Gering man following an investigation into a report of child abuse. This morning, a warrant was issued in Scotts Bluff County for the arrest of 52-year-old Parrish Abel. The charges include intentional child abuse, witness tampering, and unlawful intrusion. Intentional child abuse and witness tampering are felony charges. [...]

By Julia Bertino (Gering, NE) -- A Gering, Nebraska man is behind bars following a child abuse investigation. The Nebraska State Patrol says Tuesday morning, a warrant was issued in Scotts Bluff County for 52 year old Parrish Abel. The NSP says charges include intentional child abuse, witness tampering, and unlawful intrusion. Intentional child abuse and witness tampering are felony charges. The investigation stems from a report received by the Nebraska State Patrol, through the Gering Pol...

A former Gering City Councilman has been arrested on two felony charges stemming from an alleged incident that occurred in July. 52-year-old Parrish Abel was arrested on Tuesday on charges including Intentional Child Abuse- Class 3A Felony; Tampering with Witness- Class 4 Felony; and Unlawful Intrusion Without Consent (Class I Misdemeanor). Court documents say that [...]

BY Scott Miller | February 5, 2021 (Murphy/KNEB/RRN) Council member Parrish Abel has stepped down from his Ward IV seat on the Gering City Council, a little more than a year following his appointment to the post. According to the agenda for next week’s council meeting, Abel submitted a letter to Mayor Tony Kaufman dated Jan. 28, saying “it has been a pleasure and honor to serve the Citi...

BY Ryan Murphy | December 31, 2020 Parrish Abel of Firehouse Woodworking showcases one of his custom made cornhole boards (Murphy/KNEB/RRN) There’s a new business in Gering, and its origins turned a simple need into a successful side business. KNEB.tv’s Ryan Murphy caught up with Parrish Abel of Firehouse Woodworking to learn how this expert craftsman got his start. © 202...