The North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team will host the Central Community College Lady Raiders on September 17 at 6 pm at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium located on the South Campus of North Platte Community College.
The Lady Raiders are currently ranked 12th in National Junior College Athletic Association Division II volleyball poll. They come into the contest with a 10-6 record. Continue reading “AUDIO: NPCC Lady Knights Volleyball to Host Central”
Lincoln, Neb.- The Nebraska football team wrapped up another practice on Tuesday as the Huskers prepare for the Saturday afternoon showdown with the Miami Hurricanes in the Sunshine State. NU practiced outside on the Ed and Joyanne Gass grass practice field and inside the Hawks Championship Center for just over 90 minutes in half pads.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf met with the media following practice, mentioning that it will be nice to have tight end Cethan Carter back into the mix on offense. Continue reading “NU Eager for Showdown in South Florida”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit his NL-leading 39th home run in the 16th inning, and the Colorado Rockies capitalized on a throwing error by rookie shortstop Corey Seager to score three runs in the fourth en route to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Continue reading “Arenado’s HR in 16th helps Rockies beat Dodgers 5-4”
Behind the chutes: meeting the key players
The contestants may be the stars, but it takes a lot of people working behind the scenes to put on a good rodeo. The following are some of the key players in this year’s Rail Town U.S.A. College Rodeo. Continue reading “Behind the chutes: meeting the key players”
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new report says an overhaul of Nebraska’s juvenile justice system has fallen short, with higher than expected costs and many youths still ending up in jails, detention centers and group homes.
The report released Tuesday also found that state child welfare workers continue to have high caseloads, despite a 2012 law that required them to be lowered.
Julie Rogers, the inspector general for Nebraska child welfare, says there are signs that juvenile justice reforms are not on the right track. The report says the Juvenile Probation Administration is still relying heavily on detention centers and other out-of-home placements for youths.
Rogers says the high child welfare caseloads prevent children and families from getting the time and attention they need to succeed.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kris Medlen pitched five-hit ball over 6 1-3 innings and Alex Rios hit a home run that launched some unintentional fireworks, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
Medlen (4-1) stifled the Indians before Royals manager Ned Yost turned things over to his top-ranked bullpen. Continue reading “Medlen shines as Royals blank Indians 2-0”
Carolyn Duffield, age 48 of North Platte, died September 12, 2015. Memorial graveside services will be 11:00 am Thursday, September 17, 2015 @ the Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A North Platte man accused of driving his car into a canal so he could collect on his insurance has taken a plea deal with prosecutors.
Thirty-two-year-old Josh Salisbury has pleaded no contest and been convicted of insurance fraud. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 26 in Lincoln County District Court. Prosecutors dropped forgery and other charges as part of the plea deal.
Police say Salisbury reported June 28, 2014, that the car was parked in front of his home when it was stolen. The car was pulled from the canal in Lincoln County on Aug. 11, 2014. Police says investigators later learned that Salisbury drove the car into the canal and collected $27,500 in insurance.
