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Knights softball swept by Western Nebraska

Posted on March 19, 2017

Scottsbluff – The North Platte Community College Knights softball team dropped a doubleheader to the Western Nebraska Community College Lady Cougars on Wednesday, losing 14-4 in the first game and 8-0 in the final game.

In game one Samantha Foster had three hits, scoring one run and batting in two. Alyiah Franco added two hits. Samantha Gill and Erin Renwick, each had one run batted in.

Alicia Romo took the loss for the Knights. Romo pitched two thirds of an inning and allowed two runs and a home run. Renwick pitched three and a third inning, striking out one and allowing earned runs.

Jasmine Wessel had three hits for the Lady Cougars and drove in five runs. Ana Apodaca homered for the Lady Cougars.

In the ring Sarah Linford got the win for the Lady Cougars, allowing eight hits and three earned runs.

In game two, the Lady Cougars Ashley Thomas pitched the five inning complete game. Thomas allowed only two hits for the Knights, while striking out three.

Wessel, Apodaca and Emily Selby each had two hits for the Lady Cougars. Wessel had two runs batted in.

Getting the hits for the Knights were Foster and Gill. Foster pitched the complete game, allowing nine hits and four earned runs. Foster also struck out four Lady Cougars.

The Knights are now 10-15, and will travel to Council Bluffs, Iowa to play Iowa Western Community College in double headers on Sunday, March 19, and then to Norfolk to play Northeast Community College on Monday, March 20. Game times are at 2 pm and 4 pm each day.

Hershey duo leads All-SPVA boys basketball honors

Posted on March 19, 2017

2016-17 All-SPVA Boys Basketball

1st Team
Clay Frels, Hershey, 12
Jaden Withrow, Kimball, 12
Jason Davis, Hershey, 12
Eric Stevens, Bridgeport, 11
Charles Johnson, Perkins Co., 11

2nd Team
Gary White III, St. Pat’s, 11
Josh Johnston, Perkins Co., 11
Ryan Richardson, Sutherland, 10
Cody Williams, Chase Co., 12
Dakota Wallin, Chase Co., 12

Honorable Mention
Blake Scott, Sutherland, 12
Bailey Schrotberger, Perkins Co., 12
Brandon Barker, Kimball, 12
Gabe Vyzourek, St. Pat’s, 12
Tyler Heiss, St. Pat’s, 11
Tyler Johnson, Hershey, 11
Logan Nichols, Bridgeport, 10
Kaleb Lussetto, Bridgeport, 10
Miles Lagler, Perkins Co., 12
Baylor Hellmuth, Hershey, 12
Brady Roberts, Hershey, 12

Kummer, Nitsch lead Lady Irish All-SPVA honors

Posted on March 19, 2017

2016-17 All-SPVA Girls Basketball

1st Team
Kaleigh Kummer, St. Pat’s, 10
Taylin McNair, Chase Co., 12
Kate Reader, Kimball, 10
Riley Nitsch, St. Pat’s, 12
Haeven Schuster, Sutherland, 12

2nd Team
Britni Brannan, Hershey, 12
Brittney Newkirk, Bridgeport, 11
Mallie McNair, Chase Co., 9
Haley Homan, St. Pat’s, 10
Destiny Reinke, Chase Co., 12

Honorable Mention
Erica Hopping, Sutherland, 10
Emily Baxter, Bridgeport, 11
Emily Barr, Hershey, 10
Bailee Fear, Sutherland, 11
Joslyn Crow, Hershey, 11
Claire Maaliao, Perkins Co., 12
Amanda McClellan, St. Pat’s, 12
Alexis Lulf, Kimball, 12

Graham, Clement first team All-SWC for the Swedes; Steinike first team for Lady Swedes

Posted on March 19, 2017March 19, 2017

2016-17 All-SWC Boys Basketball

1st Team
Dawson Graham, Gothenburg
Padyn Borders, Broken Bow
Ty Clement, Gothenburg
Dillon Higgins, Ogallala
Hunter Pottfhoff, McCook

2nd Team
Blaine Emerson, Cozad
Collin Hahn, Gothenburg
Colby Rezac, Ogallala
Kevin Linn, Broken Bow
Elijah Lovin, Minden

3rd Team
Trestian Siemering, Cozad
Gage Delimont, Ainsworth
Tanner Linn, Broken Bow
Bennett Folkers, Gothenburg
Toby Salazar, Cozad

2016-17 All-SWC Girls Basketball

1st Team
Taylor Kissinger, Minden
Sarah Yocum, Cozad
Gracie Steinike, Gothenburg
Carrie Jones, Broken Bow
Amanda Kroeger, Ogallala

2nd Team
Kyla Swanson, Minden
Jaden Bryant, McCook
Matty Hoskins, Minden
Miah Wiebelhaus, Ainsworth
Sarah Shelbourn, Valentine

3rd Team
Karissa Barnes, Ogallala
Kennedy Berreckman, Cozad
Janessa Madsen, Minden
Alli Kirkpatrick, Broken Bow
Mckena Peterson, Gothenburg

Fire forces evacuations at Lake McConaughy

Posted on March 19, 2017

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A fire that numerous agencies battled last night near Lake McConaughy has flared up again and homes are being evacuated.

On the Lake McConaughy Facebook page, an updated posted earlier this afternoon says firefighters had returned to the scene.

A fire that was brought under control early Sunday morning rekindled on Sunday afternoon forcing the evacuation of homes. *(Photo by Always Kayak Facebook)

The Keystone-Lemoyne fire department responded to the scene north of the lake on West US Highway 92 just before 11:00 p.m. last night.

They received mutual aid from Ogallala, Brule, Paxton, Arthur, Grant, Madrid, Hershey and Sutherland.

The fire reportedly traveled approximately 4.5 miles before it was contained. Firefighters were sent home at around 6:00 a.m. this morning.

Then at around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, fueled by the warm, dry conditions, the fire broke out again.

At last report, Bay Road has been evacuated and officials are asking people to stay clear of the area so emergency personnel can operate unimpeded.

This is a developing story. We’ll have more details when they are available.

No opioids, please: Clearing the way to refuse prescriptions

Posted on March 19, 2017

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A growing number of states are working to help patients make it clear to medical professionals they don’t want to be prescribed powerful opioids.

Connecticut and Alaska are two of the latest considering legislation this year that would create a non-opioid directive that patients can put in their medical files. It formally notifies health care professionals the person does not want be prescribed or administered the medications.

Massachusetts and Pennsylvania passed similar legislation last year.

While patients typically have the right to make decisions about their medical care, proponents of the directives contend such documents make a patient’s wishes clear, especially in advance of medical care. Proponents say such directives also empower those patients who might fear relapsing into addiction or becoming addicted to the drugs in the first place.

Nebraska among states hardest-hit by GOP health care bill

Posted on March 19, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new report says the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act would raise health insurance costs in Nebraska faster than in most other states.

The analysis by the left-leaning Center for American Progress was released as some members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation face loud opposition to the GOP plan.

Critics of the plan say Nebraska would see larger-than-average increases because it has a disproportionate share of older and low-income residents. The new congressional plan reduces the tax credits that many of them receive to offset their expense.

Only five states would see larger increases — Alaska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Arizona and Wyoming.

Republican supporters of the plan say the current system isn’t sustainable.

Nebraska officials to study pheasant behavior in the state

Posted on March 19, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska wildlife officials are planning to expand their research about pheasants.

As part of the research, scientists will fit birds with radio collars and leg bands to learn more about their movements.

The research project involves the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Commissioner Pat Berggren says understanding what drives pheasant populations will help the state implement its pheasant plan.

The pheasants will be monitored over three years. More details of the state pheasant plan are available online at www.Outdoornebraska.gov/pheasantplan.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ roars with monstrous $170M debut

Posted on March 19, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney’s live-action “Beauty” was a beast at the box office, opening with an estimated $170 million in North American ticket sales and setting a new high mark for family movies.

According to studio estimates Sunday, “Beauty and the Beast” blew past the previous record-holder for G- or PG-rated releases. Last year, Disney’s “Finding Dory” debuted with $135 million.

“Beauty and the Beast,” made for about $160 million, is the latest effort by Disney to re-create one of its animated classics with live action and digital effects. It follows previous remakes such as “Cinderella,” ”Maleficent” and last year’s “The Jungle Book.”

This “Beauty and the Beast,” directed by Bill Condon, found widespread acclaim and some backlash for including what Condon called Disney’s first openly gay character.

Rough year brings Lincoln neighborhood, police together

Posted on March 19, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Some Lincoln residents and police say a spike in crime ultimately bonded residents to the officers who protect them.

Over the past three years, four homicides have occurred in the Belmont area — all in 2016. Of the 12 arsons reported in three years, eight happened last year in the north-central Lincoln neighborhood.

Police started to re-evaluate their patrol tactics in Belmont after the eight arsons and four homicides in one year. Capt. Anthony Butler says officers assigned to the northwest team took the year hard.

Officers have worked on forming better relationships with residents. They started by going door-to-door introducing themselves. Then midway through last year the department hosted what organizers called community conversations.

The goal: Make people comfortable in calling police.