Month: October 2011
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Special session called over oil pipeline
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman says he’ll call a special legislative session for lawmakers to consider challenging the planned route of a massive transnational oil pipeline. The Republican governor’s Monday decision means Nebraska doesn’t intend to just leave the matter to the federal government, which is expected to decide whether to approve the $7 billion Keystone XL Pipeline project by year’s end. Pipeline opponents sought the special session to consider a proposal that would have given the state control over the pipe’s route. Heineman acknowledges the proposal is likely to face a court challenge. The 1,700-mile Keystone XL pipeline would travel Nebraska and five other states. Supporters say it could reduce U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil, while environmental groups say a spill could cause an ecological disaster.
Highway accident claims Neb. man’s life
YORK, Neb. (AP) – Authorities say an eastern Nebraska man died after he apparently lost control of his pickup truck near York. 22-year-old John McAndrew, of Beaver Crossing, died in the accident early Sunday. The York County sheriff’s office says McAndrew was traveling east on U.S. Highway 34 when his truck crossed the highway into the north ditch, then crossed both lanes into the south ditch. The truck rolled several times and ended up in a soybean field. The accident remains under investigation.
Another cougar sighting reported
YORK, Neb. (AP) – Authorities say two men have reported seeing a mountain lion near York in eastern Nebraska. The York County sheriff’s office says the sighting was called in Sunday afternoon. The men said they say the mountain lion just east of York, near the Quail Cove Estates property. They also said they found what looked like a den, with tracks to a nearby pond. It’s the seventh reported sighting of a mountain lion in the area since just June. None has been confirmed by authorities.
Brady Eagles Sports Update – October 24
Bulldog Volleyball Visits McCook (TONIGHT on ESPN Radio 1410)
Tonight on ESPN Radio 1410, it’s North Platte Bulldog volleyball. The Bulldogs visit McCook tonight in a match that was rescheduled from its original date of October 13th. It’s the final week of the regular season for the Bulldogs, culminating in the GNAC Tournament at the Dawghouse on Saturday. These two conference foes will be meeting for the first time this season. North Platte’s record is 10-16 after straight-set losses to Grand Island and Kearney at a triangular in Grand Island on Saturday. The Bison have a 9-18 record this season. They have been idle since October 15th, when they lost two matches at a home triangular to Ogallala and Scottsbluff, who North Platte beat last Thursday night. Coverage on ESPN Radio 1410 from McCook will begin following the JV match at approximately 6:30.
Huskers Drop In Polls After Blowout of Minnesota
Last week, not playing allowed Nebraska to move up in the AP and USA Today Coaches polls. This week, a lopsided win got them moved down in the polls. The Huskers dropped two slots in the USA Today Coaches poll to 13th, and remained in the thirteen slot in the AP poll after their 42-14 dismantling of Minnesota on Saturday. The Huskers fell one spot to 14th in the second batch of BCS rankings this season. Nebraska racked up a season-high 515 yards of total offense, including a season-best 346 rushing yards, in ripping the Gophers for the fifteenth straight time in their series. This Saturday the Huskers return to Memorial Stadium for a huge game in the Big Ten Legends Division against Michigan State, fresh off their miracle win against Wisconsin. Kickoff time has been set for 11 AM.
Broncos Come From Behind For Overtime Win In Miami
Three frantic minutes were enough to erase three and a half horrific quarters as the Denver Broncos snapped a three-game losing streak with an 18-15 overtime win against the Miami Dolphins yesterday. The Broncos came back from 15 points down in the final three minutes on two Tim Tebow touchdown passes, and won the game in the extra period on a 52 yard field-goal by Matt Prater after DJ Williams forced a fumble and recovered in Miami territory. In Tebow’s first start of the season, he misfired on 10 of his first 14 passes, but led an 80 yard touchdown march and then a 56 yard scoring drive after the Broncos recovered an onside kick. Tebow’s run on a two-point conversion with seventeen seconds left tied the score. The Broncos improve to 2-4 with the win. They host the Detroit Lions next Sunday.