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Cedar View Campground at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is temporarily closed
NORTH PLATTE - Cedar View Campground at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is temporarily closed … Read Full Article
Nebraska police chief quits amid military service questions
WISNER, Neb. (AP) — A northeast Nebraska police chief has resigned after questions were raised about … Read Full Article
2019 AHS Athletic Banquet held Tuesday night
Alliance High School celebrated a succcessful school year at the annual Athletic Banquet … Read Full Article
Abortion-rights supporters rally at Nebraska Capitol
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Supporters of abortion-rights are mobilizing in Nebraska in response to states … Read Full Article
Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance hosting Memorial Day Ceremony
ALLIANCE — The Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance will be hosting a Memorial Day ceremony on … Read Full Article
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Omaha mayor vetoes plastic bag ban proposal
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert has vetoed a proposal that would have banned groceries, … Read Full Article
Former western Nebraska county treasurer blasts board for her ouster
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A former western Nebraska county treasurer who was ousted by county … Read Full Article
Pine Ridge man pleads guilty in a fatal ax attack
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Pine Ridge man has pleaded guilty in a fatal ax attack. Emery Arapahoe … Read Full Article
Tornado sightings reported in southeast Nebraska
STELLA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say two tornado sightings have been reported in southeast … Read Full Article
Recent obituaries
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Nebraska lawmakers approve new $9.3 billion, two-year budget
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers approved a new $9.3 billion, two-year budget Tuesday despite … Read Full Article
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Division III college kicked out of conference for being too good
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has decided to oust St. Thomas, the largest school in the NCAA Division III league and the most successful in recent years in sports. The MIAC announced Wednesday the Tommies will be “involuntarily removed” in two years by the conference they helped found with six other schools in 1920. The […]
Freshman Chadron State second baseman named 2nd Team All-American
Chadron State College freshman second baseman Haleigh Hoefs, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was announced Wednesday as a 2019 Division II Conference Commissioners’ Association Softball Second Team All-America at her position. Three teams plus honorable mentions were selected by a vote of sports information directors around the NCAA division, from among the All-Region First Team selections. Hoefs is […]
Rockies swat away Pirates 9-3, going for sweep in Pittsburgh
Another feat of strength from Josh Bell didn’t do the Pittsburgh Pirates much good Wednesday night. For the second time in two weeks, the switch-hitting slugger homered into the Allegheny River on the fly. Before then, only three balls had splashed into the river without bouncing since PNC Park opened in 2001. The 454-foot drive […]
UPDATED: Upsets aplenty in Big Ten Baseball Tournament
Following the final weekend of play in the Big Ten Conference, Nebraska has earned the #5 seed in this week’s post-season tournament. This year’s event is being held at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, all times listed are Mountain. Here’s a look at the latest scores and Thursday’s game schedule: THURSDAY, MAY 30 #2 Michigan […]
Final Scorecards: Nebraska Boys State Golf Concludes Wednesday
2019 Nebraska Boys High School State Golf Round 1: Tuesday, May 21 – All Cancelled Round 2: Wednesday, May 22 – 18 holes Local/Regional Competitors Morning Tee Times (MT) & Scoreboard Class B – Columbus, NE – ROUND ONE CANCELLED TUESDAY, 18-HOLE TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY Alliance: Crayton Cyza – Tie 12th – 83 Sidney: Cayden […]
2019 AHS Athletic Banquet held Tuesday night
Alliance High School celebrated a succcessful school year at the annual Athletic Banquet Tuesday night. Activities Administrator Anita James and A-Club President Ryley Rolls listed the many accomplishments of AHS student athletes during the 2018-19 school year and thanked the Parents, School Administrators, Board of Education, Special Guests and the entire Alliance Community for […]
Marquez shines for Rockies who snap losing streak
German Márquez could sense his delivery speeding up. So the Colorado Rockies pitcher made a concerted effort to slow things down, putting a halt to his team’s four-game losing streak in the process. The 24-year-old struck out seven over eight dominant innings in a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, never allowing […]