The 2015-16 rodeo season is starting off well for the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team. Members competed at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Rodeo in Prescott, Wis. Sept. 11-12.
Returning team member Ethan Lesiak, of Columbus, won the bull riding, and team newcomer Rowdy Moon, of Sargent, finished second in the bareback riding. Continue reading “AUDIO: MPCC Rodeo Team starts out strong”
The Associated Press Nebraska high school football rankings in Classes A through D-2. Listings include name of school, season record, previous week’s ranking, previous week’s result and this week’s opponent. The rankings are based on a formula that includes ratings from the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star plus experts for each class. Class A: Dale Miller, Grand Island Independent. Class B: Jeff Fielder, Scottsbluff Star-Herald. Class C1: Tom Behmer, Norfolk Daily News. Class C2: Brent Wasinius, Fremont Tribune. Class D1: Andrew Bottrell, North Platte Telegraph. Class D2: Nick Blasnitz, Hastings Tribune. Continue reading “Nebraska AP high school football rankings: Sept. 15”
TodayNancy J. Hoffman, 71, of Mullen died Sunday, September 13, at North Platte. Services will be held Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM MDT at the United Methodist Church in Mullen
Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Nenzel, NE at 3:30 PM MDT
Memorials to Pioneer Memorial Rest Home, Mullen EMS or Nancy Hoffman Scholarship Fund
Visitation Hours Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5 to 7 PM MDT; The family will be present to receive friends at the Mullen Funeral Home.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police say a department cruiser has received substantial damage following a collision with two other vehicles.
Police say the unoccupied cruiser had emergency lights on while it was stopped along Interstate 80 on Monday morning. Officers were at the scene to respond to a hit-and-run.
At some point the cruiser was struck on the right rear corner by a car driven by a 21-year-old Iowa woman. The impact forced the cruiser to hit an unoccupied vehicle that was involved in the initial hit-and-run.
The resulting collision injured a 31-year-old man in the left leg. The 21-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital for temporary loss of consciousness and a knee laceration.
The Nebraska football team practiced for just over 90 minutes in half pads on Monday afternoon in preparation for its upcoming game against Miami. The defense practiced outside on the Ed and Joyanne Gass Practice Field, while the offense practiced in Memorial Stadium.
Defensive Coordinator Mark Banker spoke to the media following practice, highlighting some of the challenges his squad will face against Miami’s offensive weapons. Continue reading “Huskers Begin Preparations for Miami”
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Carrasco overcame a home run on his first pitch of the game to throw six strong innings, and Lonnie Chisenhall drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Monday night.
Carrasco (13-10) let Alex Gordon hit his first pitch deep into the seats in right field, but that was the only run he allowed. Continue reading “Carrasco, Chisenhall lead Indians past Royals for 8-3 win”
Derrion Grim, a 3-star wide receiver prospect, from McNair HS in Stockton, California has announced his commitment to Nebraska for 2016. Grim was previously committed to Boise State but decided to switch his commitment after a visit to Lincoln for the South Alabama game.
I have decided to stop my recruiting process and commit to the University of Nebraska. #GBR #WideoutCity #W4L pic.twitter.com/Fl2YJru2hu
— Derriøn Grim™ (@DeexGrim17) September 14, 2015
Continue reading “VIDEO: Huskers snag commitment from 3-star California WR”
DENVER (AP) — Colorado theater shooter James Holmes has been moved to a southern Colorado prison where he is being held in a cell by himself.
Department of Corrections spokeswoman Adrienne Jacobson says Holmes is not in maximum security but has fewer privileges and is monitored more closely than other inmates. He will stay at the Colorado State Penitentiary until officials find a suitable facility for him.
A judge last month sentenced Holmes to life in prison without parole after jurors failed to agree he deserved the death penalty. He was convicted of murdering 12 people and trying to kill 70 more in the July 20, 2012 massacre at a crowded movie theater.
Citing safety concerns, officials did not post Holmes’ photo and location on the department’s website, where other inmates’ information is publicly available.
Weather permitting, on September 18, construction will begin on the I-80 overpass at Reference Post 179 for Newberry Access, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane controlled by temporary traffic signals.
The work will require a 12-foot width restriction and a speed reduction. This work is anticipated to be completed by November 13.
Some delays should be expected. Please travel safely
