Weather study: Twisters are even more deadly in the dark

A recent study underscores the danger presented by nighttime tornadoes. Scientists at Northern Illinois University found twisters that strike between midnight and dawn are two-and-a-half times more likely to result in deaths. National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Johnson says it’s not surprising nighttime tornadoes are more deadly as most people are sleeping and aren’t aware ... Continued

Creighton Prep takes Class A boys title

Needing two wins today over Lincoln Northeast, Creighton Prep responded strongly to take the Class A Boys Baseball Title this afternoon at Haymarket Park in Lincoln. Prep won the first game 14-4 in six innings, and continued to pour on the offense in a 12-2 victory in the second game. It’s Creighton Prep’s first state ... Continued

Johanns says export agreement with Columbia will give state big boost (AUDIO)

Sen. Mike Johanns says Nebraska agriculture in particular, and the state economy in general, will see a boost, now that the free trade agreement with Columbia has gone into effect. Johanns says the agreement will be significant. “It’s important to our economy. It’s important to insuring that we continue to produce the highest, best quality ... Continued

Creighton Prep wins, forces second game for Class A baseball title

Creighton Prep forced a second game Thurday afternoon after a 14-4 win over Lincoln Northeast Thursday at Haymarket Park. The two teams are playing for the Class A championship. The Junior Jays broke the game open in the third inning with six runs on five hits when Prep sent 12 men to the plate. Check ... Continued

GOP Senate candidate Deb Fischer traveling state to say, “Thank you”

Republican United States Senate candidate Deb Fischer has launch a statewide “Thank You” tour in wake of her stunning primary win. “I’m grateful to the voters of Nebraska. They took a chance on a candidate who is not your usual candidate. I’m not your usual politician,” Fischer told supporters in Lincoln, the first stop on ... Continued

Ex-football coach, former Cornhusker, convicted on drug charges in Sidney

A former Sidney High School assistant football coach will be sentenced on two drug felonies in July. Forty-two-year-old Robert Lance Lewis pleaded guilty to possession of more than a pound of marijuana and possession of hashish in court Wednesday according to the Cheyenne County Attorney’s Office. Both charges are felonies and carry a maximum of ... Continued

Beatrice man gets prisontime, had sex with girl he lured on Facebook

A 21-year-old Beatrice man will serve time in prison for having sex with a 13-year-old girl he lured using the social networking website Facebook. Jarod Stream was sentenced Wednesday to three-to-five years in prison for sexual assault of a child and for enticing a child by electronic means. Gage County Attorney Roger Harris says the ... Continued

NU baseball starts key series with Michigan today

The Nebraska baseball team (32-20, 12-9 Big Ten) wraps up the 2012 regular season with a three-game series in Ann Arbor, Mich., against the Michigan Wolverines starting today at 5:05 p.m. (CT) with games on Friday and Saturday as well. Nebraska is tied for fourth in the Big Ten standings with the Michigan State Spartans. ... Continued

Local News

Kerrey launches tour of Nebraska

Fresh off his win in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Bob Kerrey toured around Nebraska today. The former senator is making stops in Omaha, South Sioux City, Lincoln, Grand Island and Scottsbluff. Kerrey says he ... Continued

Case of child prostitution grows

The list of men involved in the local child prostitution case has grown to four. KHAS TV reports that 22-year old Logan Roepke of McCook has been charged with first degree sexual assault. Roepke is ... Continued

Stuhr Museum looking to purchase historic Stuhr house

The Hall County Historical Society made a formal proposal yesterday to the Stuhr Museum operating board to take the historic Leo Stuhr house. But the Grand Island Independent is reporting the proposal is about $155,000 ... Continued

Fischer celebrates Primary win

Two of the men Deb Fischer defeated in the U.S. Senate primary were by her side at Republican headquarters in Lincoln yesterday. Attorney General Jon Bruning and state Treasurer Don Stenberg are rallying around the ... Continued

Traffic stops result in marijuana seizure

Two separate traffic stops over the weekend led to the seizure of more than 34 lbs. of marijuana and 4.8 lbs of cocaine. A trooper stopped an eastbound 2004Chevy minivan for failure to signal on ... Continued

Local election results

Election results last night at the local level, Adams Central has narrowed, their list of candidates for school board from 12 to 6. Winners advancing out of last night's primary are Ryan Weeks, Carrissa Uhrmeier, ... Continued

Local Sports

05-18-2012

Senior right-hander Ashley Hagemann was Nebraska's lone all-region selection as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association on Thursday. Hagemann earned second-team All-Midwest region honors for the second consecutive season. Hagemann was a second-team All-Big ... Continued

Local Events

2nd Armed Forces Day Veterans' Golf Outing

The Hastings Elks Lodge No. 159 and the Local Boy ScoutTroops will hold the 2nd Armed Forces Day Veterans Golf Outing, 2person, 9-hole scramble (1 Veteran minimum per team) will be held on Saturday(May 19) ... Continued

2012 Hope Harbor CHARITY FUN SHOOT

2012 Hope Harbor CHARITY FUN SHOOTThe 4th annual shooting event to benefit Hope HarborJune 9, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Heartland Public Shooting ParkRaindate will be June 10, 2012FEATURING:Corporate Team & IndividualSporting Clays CompetitionCorporate Team ... Continued

Rosedale Cemetery Memorial Service

May 28, 2012 9:00 a.m.3 mi south of 281 on Rosedale RdReverend Kelly Karges guest speaker

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