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Vanderheiden Picks Up First Career Eagle Raceway Win
Anyone who aspires for success in RaceSaver competition must first master Eagle Raceway and Cole Vanderheiden did just that on Saturday night with the season's first career win at the high-banked oval, and second overall on the season. The Papillion, Neb., driver turned back a late challenge to capture the...
Late Score Costs McCook MNB Seniors After Late Charge From Norton
Monday's game against Norton Varsity American Legion was a heartbreaker for McCook MNB Seniors, as they lost the lead late in a 5-4 defeat at Norton. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the sixth when Logan Willour lined out, scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors lost despite out-hitting Norton nine to five. Simon Garcia led McCook MNB Seniors with three hits. McCook MNB Seniors got on the board in the top of the third inning after Quentin Terry singled, and Norton committed an error, each scoring one run. Norton jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after McCook MNB Seniors committed an error, Kai Cop reached on catcher's interference, and Collin Springer hit into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors took the lead in the top of the sixth inning after Garcia doubled, and Terry was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Norton went back into the lead after Springer singled, and Willour lined out, each scoring one run. Trenton Raile opened the game for McCook MNB Seniors. They surrendered five hits and five runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out five and walking one. Jaden Boyle led things off on the bump for Norton. They surrendered seven hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out none and walking one. Garcia led McCook MNB Seniors with one run batted in. They went 3-for-4 on the day. Terry collected two hits for McCook MNB Seniors in three at bats. Miles Pollmann stole two bases. Springer went 1-for-4 at the plate as the leadoff hitter led the team with two runs batted in. Ryan Prewo, Owen Hammond, Springer, Tyler Stewart, and Cop each collected one hit for Norton. McCook MNB Seniors will travel to Minden for their next game on Friday.
Aksarben Foundation Announces New $25,000 Scholarship for Iowa Western Students
OMAHA, Nebraska – Students entering Nebraska and Iowa Western Community Colleges to study high-skill, high-wage, high-demand “STEM” courses (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are eligible to apply for a newly-announced, statewide Aksarben Foundation Scholarship. “Aksarben has been awarding scholarships to hard-working students for decades,” says Sandra Reding,...
Phillips woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her Minden employer
MINDEN, Neb. — A Phillips woman is in trouble after being accused of stealing money from her employer to buy cars. Kearney County Court records say Abigail Cronin, 28, is charged with two counts of felony theft and one count of misdemeanor theft. According to an arrest affidavit, the...
City Council approves Garner Industries’ move to new Lincoln location
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Garner Industries will soon move to a new location in northeast Lincoln following the City Council’s approval during their meeting on Monday. Lincoln City Council members gathered to discuss a variety of topics — including whether to approve Garner Industries’ movement to another part of the city.
Man arrested for robbery, obstruction
On Thursday morning at around 10, Norfolk Police responded to the 1300 block of Impala Drive for a report of an assault. According to Capt. Mike Bauer, the alleged male victim said he saw a man looking into his neighbor’s car and confronted him. He said the suspect responded by putting his fists up and into a boxer's stance.
Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates
The draft text of Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to reduce Nebraska property taxes calls for new taxes on certain goods or services and phasing out most local K-12 property taxes over three years, the Nebraska Examiner reports.
11 NE lawmakers to host Lincoln, Omaha listening sessions on property taxes
LINCOLN — Eleven lawmakers will host two listening sessions on property taxes in the state’s two most populous cities after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen opted out of doing so. Pillen, in his quest to reform property taxes, crisscrossed the state, visiting 26 cities in May and June for town halls to pitch his evolving reform plans. He asked Nebraskans to offer feedback and to pressure state senators to support his ideas, although senators later said they received little feedback.
Severe weather rips through Custer County, causes power outages
Broken Bow, Neb. (KNOP) - Severe weather ripped through Custer County Tuesday evening knocking down power lines and leaving residents without electricity. A storm spotter observed a tornado a few miles west of the city, causing the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning around 6:55 p.m. By 7:30 p.m., powerful winds tore through the roof of a dance studio on 5th Avenue in Broken Bow.
Deputies find meth, revolver while serving search warrant at Beatrice home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Three people were arrested Friday after a drug bust at a home in Beatrice, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office says. Around 12:15 p.m., deputies — along with the Beatrice Police Department — served a search warrant at a home near 16th and Market streets.
Cooling temperatures on Tuesday along with some rain
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Tri-Cities saw a hint of rain this morning as the remnants of some thunderstorms passed through. These storms were not severe, and typically didn’t even contain much lightning or thunder. That won’t be true for later today, though. We’ll see chances for thunderstorms (some of which could be severe) again on Tuesday night, Wednesday Morning, as well as Wednesday night.
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