Local News and Sports for the Sandhills Area
Tycen Bailey of Ansley/Litchfield MVP in New West All Star Classic
The New West All Star Classic concluded Friday with its girls and boys all star basketball games featuring athletes from the Southwest Conference, Fort Kearny Conference, Republican Plains Athletic Conference, and Lou Platte Conference. Friday's games featured the SWC vs Lou Platte and the FKC vs RPAC. Tycen Bailey of Ansley/Litchfield helped lead the Fort Kearny Conference to victory in the ...
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Broken Bow Seniors Collect Walk Off Win Against Albion
The Broken Bow American Legion seniors baseball team hosted Albion Friday night at Paul Brown Field. Broken Bow trailed 3-1 after five inn...
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Esch Guilty Of First-Degree Murder; Conviction Carries Mandatory Life In Prison
ESCH— It took a jury around two hours to convict Trent Esch, 45, of 1st-degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and possessio...
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Jury Enters Deliberation Following Closing Arguments In Trent Esch Trial
ESCH— With all evidence having been completed and submitted to the jury, both parties began their closing arguments on Friday, June 18 in ...
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Fort Kearny Conference Wins New West All Star Classic Volleyball Tournament
The New West All Star Classic hosted its all star volleyball matches Thursday night in Minden. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the N...
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Area Athletes to Compete in 8 Man All Star Game Saturday
The annual Nebraska Sertoma 8-Man all star football game will take place Saturday at Lloyd Wilson Field on the campus of Hastings College. ...
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Area Cowboys and Cowgirls Turn in Strong Performances During 1st Go of State Finals
The Nebraska High School State Finals Rodeo began Thursday at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Hastings. Area cowboys and cowgirls had a st...
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Broken Bow Spirit 18U Softball Team Drops Doubleheader to Cozad
The Broken Bow Spirit 18U girls softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader at Cozad Thursday night. Bow dropped game one 9-5. Co...
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Broken Bow Legion Juniors and Seniors Pick Up Wins Over Gothenburg
The Broken Bow American Legion juniors and seniors baseball teams hosted Gothenburg for a doubleheader Thursday night at Paul Brown Field. ...
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Trent Esch Takes Stand To End Day 3 Of Trial; Closing Arguments Friday
ESCH— Day 3 of the Trent Esch trial began in the morning on Thursday, June 17 with the testimony of Josh Dalby. Josh, the son-in-law of Cr...
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