OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freezing drizzle is slicking roads in much of Nebraska on Friday residents … Read Full Article
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Ice on roads a problem in Nebraska ahead of expected snow
Jury awards injured BNSF railroad worker nearly $3.5M
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A man who still works for BNSF Railway has been awarded nearly $3.5 million for … Read Full Article
Temporary visitor restrictions at BBGH
Box Butte General Hospital has instituted a temporary visitor restriction for the hospital. “For … Read Full Article
Highland Park taking precautions related to influenza
With the recent flu outbreak in Alliance, the Highland Park Care Center will not allow children to … Read Full Article
Chadron Special Olympics Polar Plunge: “Be Bold Get Cold”
The Chadron Special Olympics will once again host the Chadron Polar Plunge in the parking lot at … Read Full Article
Second person charged in southwest Nebraska man’s slaying
TRENTON, Neb. (AP) — Another person has been charged in the fatal beating of a southwestern Nebraska … Read Full Article
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Nebraska jobless rate 2.8 percent for 5th month in a row
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's unemployment rate remained at 2.8 percent in December, the fifth … Read Full Article
Weekend winter storm to sweep across Midwest into Northeast
CHICAGO (AP) — A strong winter storm system is forecast to sweep across the Midwest into New … Read Full Article
Nebraska chief justice: Demand up for problem-solving courts
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Demand is growing for special courts that serve drug offenders, veterans and … Read Full Article
Ex-Omaha bar manager gets jail for unwanted touching
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A fired Omaha bar manager has been given 30 days in jail for harassing, grabbing … Read Full Article
One man killed in Platte County highway collision
DUNCAN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say one person has died in a collision between a semitrailer and a … Read Full Article
Nebraska commission considers historical horse race betting
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska commission will consider approving a race track's request to … Read Full Article
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Eagles emerging as RMAC post-season contender after taking down New Mexico Highlands
The Chadron State College men’s basketball team won one of its biggest games in several years Friday night, downing New Mexico Highlands 80-69. The Cowboys entered the game 12-3 overall and 7-2 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference while averaging a league-high 89.7 points. The Eagles are now 8-8 for the season and 6-4 in […]
Cowgirls lasso CSC after Eagles go cold in third quarter
The New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls outscored the Chadron State women’s basketball team 14 to 2 in the third quarter and held the Eagles to zero percent from the field in the quarter, on their way to winning 58-56 in the Chicoine Center, Friday night. The loss drops the Eagles to 3-13 overall and 2-8 in […]
High School Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, January 18
High School Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, January 18 Boys Abraham Lincoln, CO 88, Scottsbluff 86 Gering 73, Chadron 61 Gordon/Rushville at Cody-Kilgore – PPD Hemingford 88, Sioux County 51 (PAC Tournament) Hyannis 59, Arthur County 44 Morrill 60, Hay Springs 22 (PAC Tournament) Ogallala 67, Alliance 64 Twin Loup v s Mullen – PPD to […]
High School Basketball Schedule – Friday, January 18
High School Basketball Schedule – Friday, January 18 Girls/Boys Doubleheaders Abraham Lincoln, CO at Scottsbluff (boys only) Alliance at Ogallala Arthur County at Hyannis Bridgeport vs. Hershey (girls only – SPVA semis) Chadron at Gering Gordon/Rushville at Cody-Kilgore Mullen at Twin Loup
High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, January 17
High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, January 17 Boys Ainsworth 76, Valentine 49 Mullen 63, Cody-Kilgore 37 Sandhills/Thedford 54, Hyannis 51 Bayard 63, Leyton 26 (MAC Semifinals) Garden County 47, Creek Valley 38 (MAC Semifinals) Perkins County 60, Kimball 59 (SPVA Consolations) Bridgeport 49, North Platte St. Patrick’s 48 (SPVA Semifinals) Girls Ainsworth 49, Valentine […]
#6 Michigan State stops Huskers home winning streak
The Nebraska men’s basketball team fought hard Thursday night, but the Huskers could not overcome their worst shooting night of the season in a 70-64 loss to No. 6 Michigan State at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Despite shooting just 32.8 percent from the field and hitting only 5-of-26 from the 3-point line, Nebraska was within striking […]
Husker women even Big Ten mark with victory at Illinois
Ashtyn Veerbeek erupted for a career-high 19 points to lead four Huskers in double figures as Nebraska powered its way to a 77-67 Big Ten women’s basketball road win at Illinois on Thursday night at the State Farm Center. With the victory, Nebraska improved to 3-3 in the Big Ten and 7-9 overall, while Illinois […]