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                    <title><![CDATA[Kuszak walks off Arkansas in 10th inning of women's college world series opener]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[Hannah Coor hit a game-tying home run in the eighth inning and Ava Kuszak knocked a two-run bomb in the bottom of the 10th, and the No. 1 Nebraska softball team defeated the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks at the NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Friday night.
Nebraska is now 52-6 on the season with a 27-game win streak. The 52 wins tie the program record for the most wins in a season. The game marked NU's first win in the WCWS since 2002 and the first WCWS-opening win since 1987. The Huskers are now 75-58 all-time in the NCAA Tournament. Tonight was the Big Red's second extra-inning game of the season.
Kuszak logged two RBIs while Coor, Samantha Bland and Bella Bacon accounted for the other runs batted in. Bland contributed two hits, while Hannah Camenzind added a double.
Jordy Frahm (21-4) earned the win in the circle, as she threw 133 pitches across all 10 innings and allowed only eight hits and three runs. She struck out nine batters and walked only one.
Arkansas broke open the scoring with a two-run shot in the top of the second inning.
NU struck back and tied the game in the bottom of the fourth, as Jesse Farrell and Kacie Hoffmann hit back-to-back singles and Farrell scored on a Bland single. Kennadi Williams, who pinch ran for Hoffmann, crossed the plate on a Bacon groundout RBI.
The Razorbacks took a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth on an RBI single, but Coor tied it up at 3-3 in the bottom of the inning with a solo shot to center field.
The two teams went scoreless in the ninth before Coor was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 10th and Kuszak knocked her two-run shot to lock up NU the 5-3 victory.
The Huskers will face the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m. (CT).
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hannah Coor hit a game-tying home run in the eighth inning and Ava Kuszak knocked a two-run bomb in the bottom of the 10th, and the No. 1 Nebraska softball team defeated the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks at the NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Friday night.
Nebraska is now 52-6 on the season with a 27-game win streak. The 52 wins tie the program record for the most wins in a season. The game marked NU's first win in the WCWS since 2002 and the first WCWS-opening win since 1987. The Huskers are now 75-58 all-time in the NCAA Tournament. Tonight was the Big Red's second extra-inning game of the season.
Kuszak logged two RBIs while Coor, Samantha Bland and Bella Bacon accounted for the other runs batted in. Bland contributed two hits, while Hannah Camenzind added a double.
Jordy Frahm (21-4) earned the win in the circle, as she threw 133 pitches across all 10 innings and allowed only eight hits and three runs. She struck out nine batters and walked only one.
Arkansas broke open the scoring with a two-run shot in the top of the second inning.
NU struck back and tied the game in the bottom of the fourth, as Jesse Farrell and Kacie Hoffmann hit back-to-back singles and Farrell scored on a Bland single. Kennadi Williams, who pinch ran for Hoffmann, crossed the plate on a Bacon groundout RBI.
The Razorbacks took a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth on an RBI single, but Coor tied it up at 3-3 in the bottom of the inning with a solo shot to center field.
The two teams went scoreless in the ninth before Coor was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 10th and Kuszak knocked her two-run shot to lock up NU the 5-3 victory.
The Huskers will face the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m. (CT).
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mullen's Walker, Werner take home Class D golf medals]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Neb.- State golf wrapped up at four sites across the state today, including the class D tournament held at Quail Run in Columbus. Several area golfers were among those competing.
Two medals are going to head back to Mullen in the hands of Jacob Walker and Ben Werner. Walker improved on his Wednesday score of 78 by two strokes on Thursday, coming into the clubhouse with a 76 which was good enough for 5th place. Werner will take home hardware as well as a part of a three way tie for 10th. He shot an 84 on Thursday.
Burwell's Kason Larson stayed consistent in day two of competition, equaling his 83 from day one to take 24th place.
Jacob Walker and Ben Werner of Mullen (Photo by Mullen Public Schools)
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller was represented by Bode Martin, who shot a 92 in day two competition to come in 32nd.
The class D tournament was won by Lukas Armstrong of Red Cloud, who shot a 73 and a 72 each day to take the gold medal. The team race was seized by Creighton, who finished 40 strokes ahead of second place Red Cloud.
In class C, Kearney Catholic's Nash Malone finished at -5 after strong rounds of 68 and 71 to place first in a tight two stroke race with Sutton freshman Myles Smith. Bergan Catholic and Adams Central went to a playoff after tying in the team race, with Bergan Catholic eventually taking the crown.
In class B, Austin Jochum of Bennington placed first representing Bennington. The sophomore put in scores of 73 and 71 to average par for the tournament. Bennington would take the top spot as a team, golfing 12 strokes less than second place Norris.
Exceptional golf was played in class A competition, with all golfers placing 6th or higher averaging at least par or better. Carter Honnens of Lincoln East came out on top, as the junior put together two great scores of 66 and 68 to finish 5 strokes ahead of the closest golfer. Lincoln East came together as a team to take first there as well, coming in ahead of Creighton Prep by six strokes.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Neb.- State golf wrapped up at four sites across the state today, including the class D tournament held at Quail Run in Columbus. Several area golfers were among those competing.
Two medals are going to head back to Mullen in the hands of Jacob Walker and Ben Werner. Walker improved on his Wednesday score of 78 by two strokes on Thursday, coming into the clubhouse with a 76 which was good enough for 5th place. Werner will take home hardware as well as a part of a three way tie for 10th. He shot an 84 on Thursday.
Burwell's Kason Larson stayed consistent in day two of competition, equaling his 83 from day one to take 24th place.
Jacob Walker and Ben Werner of Mullen (Photo by Mullen Public Schools)
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller was represented by Bode Martin, who shot a 92 in day two competition to come in 32nd.
The class D tournament was won by Lukas Armstrong of Red Cloud, who shot a 73 and a 72 each day to take the gold medal. The team race was seized by Creighton, who finished 40 strokes ahead of second place Red Cloud.
In class C, Kearney Catholic's Nash Malone finished at -5 after strong rounds of 68 and 71 to place first in a tight two stroke race with Sutton freshman Myles Smith. Bergan Catholic and Adams Central went to a playoff after tying in the team race, with Bergan Catholic eventually taking the crown.
In class B, Austin Jochum of Bennington placed first representing Bennington. The sophomore put in scores of 73 and 71 to average par for the tournament. Bennington would take the top spot as a team, golfing 12 strokes less than second place Norris.
Exceptional golf was played in class A competition, with all golfers placing 6th or higher averaging at least par or better. Carter Honnens of Lincoln East came out on top, as the junior put together two great scores of 66 and 68 to finish 5 strokes ahead of the closest golfer. Lincoln East came together as a team to take first there as well, coming in ahead of Creighton Prep by six strokes.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Peterson Sentenced In Custer County District Court on Thursday]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Birnie]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[George A. Peterson, age 38 of Broken Bow, was sentenced in Custer County District Court on Thursday, May 28th.  A plea agreement had been reached earlier in the case and Peterson pleaded no contest on March 19th to a charge of 3rd degree domestic assault, a Class IIIA felony. He was found guilty at that time and a presentence investigation was ordered. After reviewing the completed presentence investigation and hearing from the State and defense attorney Brian Davis, Judge Karin Noakes sentenced Peterson to four years probation. As part of the terms and conditions of his probation, Judge Noakes included the defendant's participation in a domestic violence intervention program, followed by an anger management course. The defendant's bond was released and applied toward costs and fees.
Appearing for arraignment in District Court on Thursday was Tony L. Nolan, age 62 of Callaway. Nolan entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of 3rd degree assault of a health care professional, a Class 3A felony. A jury trial in the case was scheduled for October 19, 2026 with a pretrial hearing set for September 24th.
Taylor R. Capps, age 31 of Broken Bow, was in court for a status hearing. At her arraignment last week, Capps pleaded not guilty to two counts-possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, a Class IV felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction and informed the Court she was considering entry in the county's drug court program. During this Thursday's hearing, Capps said she was choosing not to enter the program. A jury trial in her case was set for October 19th.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[George A. Peterson, age 38 of Broken Bow, was sentenced in Custer County District Court on Thursday, May 28th.  A plea agreement had been reached earlier in the case and Peterson pleaded no contest on March 19th to a charge of 3rd degree domestic assault, a Class IIIA felony. He was found guilty at that time and a presentence investigation was ordered. After reviewing the completed presentence investigation and hearing from the State and defense attorney Brian Davis, Judge Karin Noakes sentenced Peterson to four years probation. As part of the terms and conditions of his probation, Judge Noakes included the defendant's participation in a domestic violence intervention program, followed by an anger management course. The defendant's bond was released and applied toward costs and fees.
Appearing for arraignment in District Court on Thursday was Tony L. Nolan, age 62 of Callaway. Nolan entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of 3rd degree assault of a health care professional, a Class 3A felony. A jury trial in the case was scheduled for October 19, 2026 with a pretrial hearing set for September 24th.
Taylor R. Capps, age 31 of Broken Bow, was in court for a status hearing. At her arraignment last week, Capps pleaded not guilty to two counts-possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, a Class IV felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction and informed the Court she was considering entry in the county's drug court program. During this Thursday's hearing, Capps said she was choosing not to enter the program. A jury trial in her case was set for October 19th.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Over $40,000 going to Custer County organizations from Custer County Foundation]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[CUSTER COUNTY, Neb.- The Custer County Foundation has announced that a total of $43,521.33 will be awarded to ten Custer County organizations who submitted grant requests for the spring period.
&#8220;It's always an exciting time when we get to announce our grant recipients,&#8221; said Rilee Daffer, Executive Director of the Foundation. &#8220;The generous support we receive from our donors through our annual Gala and auction in December enables the foundation to continue to have a county-wide impact through the grants we can award.&#8221;
The grants committee recommended the following grants, which were approved by the Board of Directors:
Ansley Public Schools - $2,500 - to replace the current weight room bench press, incline bench press, barbells &amp; weight sets
Arnold Rural Fire Department - $5,500 - to improve communication and tracking with Starlink and tablets
Broken Bow Girls Wrestling - $140 - to purchase climbing ropes
Callaway Good Life Center - $6,302.96 - to purchase 8 new adjustable beds, with compatible mattresses
Central Nebraska Animal Rehousing Helper - $3,000 - to purchase kennels for foster dogs.
Custer County Ag Society - $3,500 - to repair air conditioning in the shooting sports/paddock building, and a new window air unit for the beef barn concessions stand.
Prairie Pioneer Center - $5,000 - to purchase a new dishwasher.
Sargent Recreation Committee - $10,850 - to purchase benches and picnic tables for the beautifying project, with the condition of a plaque attached denoting the donation from the CCF.
South Loup 4-H Club - $4,940.37 - to add archery to the shooting sports program.
Village of Callaway - $1,788 - to purchase and install 2 push/pull plates to the exterior doors.
Applications for the next submission period need to be received by October 31, 2026. They can be accessed online at CusterCountyFoundation.org. Incomplete applications may not be funded.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[CUSTER COUNTY, Neb.- The Custer County Foundation has announced that a total of $43,521.33 will be awarded to ten Custer County organizations who submitted grant requests for the spring period.
&#8220;It's always an exciting time when we get to announce our grant recipients,&#8221; said Rilee Daffer, Executive Director of the Foundation. &#8220;The generous support we receive from our donors through our annual Gala and auction in December enables the foundation to continue to have a county-wide impact through the grants we can award.&#8221;
The grants committee recommended the following grants, which were approved by the Board of Directors:
Ansley Public Schools - $2,500 - to replace the current weight room bench press, incline bench press, barbells &amp; weight sets
Arnold Rural Fire Department - $5,500 - to improve communication and tracking with Starlink and tablets
Broken Bow Girls Wrestling - $140 - to purchase climbing ropes
Callaway Good Life Center - $6,302.96 - to purchase 8 new adjustable beds, with compatible mattresses
Central Nebraska Animal Rehousing Helper - $3,000 - to purchase kennels for foster dogs.
Custer County Ag Society - $3,500 - to repair air conditioning in the shooting sports/paddock building, and a new window air unit for the beef barn concessions stand.
Prairie Pioneer Center - $5,000 - to purchase a new dishwasher.
Sargent Recreation Committee - $10,850 - to purchase benches and picnic tables for the beautifying project, with the condition of a plaque attached denoting the donation from the CCF.
South Loup 4-H Club - $4,940.37 - to add archery to the shooting sports program.
Village of Callaway - $1,788 - to purchase and install 2 push/pull plates to the exterior doors.
Applications for the next submission period need to be received by October 31, 2026. They can be accessed online at CusterCountyFoundation.org. Incomplete applications may not be funded.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Huskers start Women's College World Series tonight against Arkansas, listen on KBBN]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The No. 1 Nebraska softball team (51-6) will make its eighth Women's College World Series appearance tonight as it takes on the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Pregame coverage on KBBN radio (95.3 FM) will start tonight at 8 PM. First pitch is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. (CT). NU is the No. 4 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and Arkansas is the No. 5 overall seed.
NU finished the regular season with a 43-6 (.878) record, good for the best regular-season winning percentage in program history. The Huskers went 23-1 in Big Ten play, which tied the Big Ten record for conference wins in a season, and clinched an outright Big Ten regular-season title. The Huskers also won the Big Ten Tournament last weekend to grab their 22nd overall conference title. NU downed South Dakota once and Grand Canyon twice in the Lincoln Regional last weekend to advance to Super Regionals. The 10th regional title in program history was powered by pitching, as Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen allowed only four hits and one run across three games. At the Lincoln Super Regional, Nebraska beat No. 15 Oklahoma State by scores of 8-1 and 9-1 (5 inn.) to advance to its first WCWS since 2013.
Tonight's game will be broadcast through the Huskers Radio Network on 95.3 FM (KBBN) in Broken Bow. It is available on television on ESPN2.
Other Husker softball notes:

The Huskers are ranked No. 1 by both the NFCA Coaches Poll and the USA Softball Poll this week. It is the best ranking in school history.
Jordy Frahm was named to the Top 3 Watch List for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. Alexis Jensen is on the NFCA Freshman of the Year Top 3 list.
The Huskers now have two wins over top-ranked teams this season - 8-5 over Texas on Feb. 7 and 3-2 over Texas Tech on Feb. 15.
Nebraska won both the Big Ten regular season and tournament crowns. It is the ninth time in school history NU has swept conference titles.
The Huskers finished the regular season ranked third in the NCAA RPI and had the second-toughest non-conference strength of schedule in the nation.
Nebraska is making its eighth Women's College World Series appearance in school history and fourth under Rhonda Revelle.
Nebraska has the longest active win streak in the country at 26 games. That mark is a school record for consecutive wins. NU also has a 51-6 record, which is good for a .895 winning percentate, which is the best in the country.
The Huskers went 5-3 in the regular season against teams in this year's WCWS field.

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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The No. 1 Nebraska softball team (51-6) will make its eighth Women's College World Series appearance tonight as it takes on the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Pregame coverage on KBBN radio (95.3 FM) will start tonight at 8 PM. First pitch is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. (CT). NU is the No. 4 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and Arkansas is the No. 5 overall seed.
NU finished the regular season with a 43-6 (.878) record, good for the best regular-season winning percentage in program history. The Huskers went 23-1 in Big Ten play, which tied the Big Ten record for conference wins in a season, and clinched an outright Big Ten regular-season title. The Huskers also won the Big Ten Tournament last weekend to grab their 22nd overall conference title. NU downed South Dakota once and Grand Canyon twice in the Lincoln Regional last weekend to advance to Super Regionals. The 10th regional title in program history was powered by pitching, as Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen allowed only four hits and one run across three games. At the Lincoln Super Regional, Nebraska beat No. 15 Oklahoma State by scores of 8-1 and 9-1 (5 inn.) to advance to its first WCWS since 2013.
Tonight's game will be broadcast through the Huskers Radio Network on 95.3 FM (KBBN) in Broken Bow. It is available on television on ESPN2.
Other Husker softball notes:

The Huskers are ranked No. 1 by both the NFCA Coaches Poll and the USA Softball Poll this week. It is the best ranking in school history.
Jordy Frahm was named to the Top 3 Watch List for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. Alexis Jensen is on the NFCA Freshman of the Year Top 3 list.
The Huskers now have two wins over top-ranked teams this season - 8-5 over Texas on Feb. 7 and 3-2 over Texas Tech on Feb. 15.
Nebraska won both the Big Ten regular season and tournament crowns. It is the ninth time in school history NU has swept conference titles.
The Huskers finished the regular season ranked third in the NCAA RPI and had the second-toughest non-conference strength of schedule in the nation.
Nebraska is making its eighth Women's College World Series appearance in school history and fourth under Rhonda Revelle.
Nebraska has the longest active win streak in the country at 26 games. That mark is a school record for consecutive wins. NU also has a 51-6 record, which is good for a .895 winning percentate, which is the best in the country.
The Huskers went 5-3 in the regular season against teams in this year's WCWS field.

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                    <title><![CDATA[Chemigation permit renewal deadline is June 1 with LLNRD]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:21:11 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[The deadline for chemigation permit renewal from the Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is less than a week away on June 1 for ag producers planning to apply fertilizer or other chemicals to crops.
Each renewal application submitted comes with a $30 permit renewal fee, while new permit applications require a $100 fee and an inspection by an LLNRD technician. (Applications received after June 1 will be treated as new applications)
Both new and renewal permits expire the June after the year they were issued, so those issued in 2025 will expire next week on June 1, 2026.
Emergency permits are available for $500 and expire after 45 days.
Applications can be picked up at the LLNRD Headquarters in Ord at 2620 Airport Drive. They are also available at Natural Resources Conservation Service offices and online at LLNRD.org.
Those with questions can call LLNRD at 308-728-3221.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The deadline for chemigation permit renewal from the Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is less than a week away on June 1 for ag producers planning to apply fertilizer or other chemicals to crops.
Each renewal application submitted comes with a $30 permit renewal fee, while new permit applications require a $100 fee and an inspection by an LLNRD technician. (Applications received after June 1 will be treated as new applications)
Both new and renewal permits expire the June after the year they were issued, so those issued in 2025 will expire next week on June 1, 2026.
Emergency permits are available for $500 and expire after 45 days.
Applications can be picked up at the LLNRD Headquarters in Ord at 2620 Airport Drive. They are also available at Natural Resources Conservation Service offices and online at LLNRD.org.
Those with questions can call LLNRD at 308-728-3221.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Area golfers complete day one at state golf, Mullen golfers in top 10]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:38:36 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Local Sports]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Neb.- Several area golfers are among those competing at Boys Class D State Golf competition at Quail Run in Columbus. Day one of competition took place Wednesday (May 27).
Ben Werner and Jacob Walker of Mullen both had strong showings in their opening 18 holes of the 36 hole tournament. Werner finished tied for second place, tallying four bogeys and two birdies among mostly pars to finish with a +2 score of 74. Walker also finished in the top ten, turning in a +6 scorecard totaling 78 strokes good enough for a tie for 8th. His highlight of the day was back-to-back birdies on the 12th and 13th holes.
Ben Werner day one scorecard
Bode Martin of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller entered the clubhouse tied for 17th after turning in a score of 81 highlighted by birdies on the 4th, 6th, and 16th holes.
Kason Larson is representing Burwell at state golf and finished the first day of competition with a +11 score of 83, good enough for a 24th place tie.
All four golfers have 18 more holes ahead of them on Thursday to determine their placement at the NSAA state golf championships. Full results will be posted under local sports here on SandhillsExpress.com.
Full class D scoring
Full class C scoring
Full class B scoring
Full class A scoring
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Neb.- Several area golfers are among those competing at Boys Class D State Golf competition at Quail Run in Columbus. Day one of competition took place Wednesday (May 27).
Ben Werner and Jacob Walker of Mullen both had strong showings in their opening 18 holes of the 36 hole tournament. Werner finished tied for second place, tallying four bogeys and two birdies among mostly pars to finish with a +2 score of 74. Walker also finished in the top ten, turning in a +6 scorecard totaling 78 strokes good enough for a tie for 8th. His highlight of the day was back-to-back birdies on the 12th and 13th holes.
Ben Werner day one scorecard
Bode Martin of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller entered the clubhouse tied for 17th after turning in a score of 81 highlighted by birdies on the 4th, 6th, and 16th holes.
Kason Larson is representing Burwell at state golf and finished the first day of competition with a +11 score of 83, good enough for a 24th place tie.
All four golfers have 18 more holes ahead of them on Thursday to determine their placement at the NSAA state golf championships. Full results will be posted under local sports here on SandhillsExpress.com.
Full class D scoring
Full class C scoring
Full class B scoring
Full class A scoring
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                    <title><![CDATA[Omaha man arrested after U-Haul pursuit on I-80 near Kearney]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[KEARNEY, Neb.- A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of an Omaha man after a pursuit with a U-Haul truck on Interstate 80.
The incident began late Tuesday evening, when the Kearney Police Department received a report that a U-Haul and attached flatbed trailer hauling a car had been stolen from a hotel in Kearney. KPD officers quickly located the U-Haul and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield, causing a pursuit to ensue. Buffalo County Deputies and Nebraska State Troopers responded to assist.
The U-Haul left Kearney westbound and eventually entered I-80 traveling eastbound at the Odessa interchange, near mile marker 263. Troopers took over the primary position in the pursuit. As the U-Haul passed the Kearney interchange, additional troopers deployed stop sticks to slow the vehicle.
The U-Haul slowed dramatically, to approximately 15 miles per hour, and began emitting sparks. At times, the sparks caused small fires in the median of I-80, which were quickly extinguished by the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department. Near mile marker 281 the car trailer detached from the U-Haul and came to a stop in the lanes of travel on I-80. The trooper continued the pursuit until the U-Haul stopped on I-80 near mile marker 284.
The driver was taken into custody without further incident just after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. Troopers, deputies, and officers were all present to assist in making the arrest. The driver, Jeffrey Ritchison, 40, of Omaha, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, driving under suspension, and numerous traffic violations. The Kearney Police Department has additional charges of flight to avoid arrest and robbery. Ritchison was lodged in Buffalo County Jail.
NSP's role in the pursuit lasted approximately 40 minutes.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[KEARNEY, Neb.- A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of an Omaha man after a pursuit with a U-Haul truck on Interstate 80.
The incident began late Tuesday evening, when the Kearney Police Department received a report that a U-Haul and attached flatbed trailer hauling a car had been stolen from a hotel in Kearney. KPD officers quickly located the U-Haul and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield, causing a pursuit to ensue. Buffalo County Deputies and Nebraska State Troopers responded to assist.
The U-Haul left Kearney westbound and eventually entered I-80 traveling eastbound at the Odessa interchange, near mile marker 263. Troopers took over the primary position in the pursuit. As the U-Haul passed the Kearney interchange, additional troopers deployed stop sticks to slow the vehicle.
The U-Haul slowed dramatically, to approximately 15 miles per hour, and began emitting sparks. At times, the sparks caused small fires in the median of I-80, which were quickly extinguished by the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department. Near mile marker 281 the car trailer detached from the U-Haul and came to a stop in the lanes of travel on I-80. The trooper continued the pursuit until the U-Haul stopped on I-80 near mile marker 284.
The driver was taken into custody without further incident just after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. Troopers, deputies, and officers were all present to assist in making the arrest. The driver, Jeffrey Ritchison, 40, of Omaha, was arrested for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, driving under suspension, and numerous traffic violations. The Kearney Police Department has additional charges of flight to avoid arrest and robbery. Ritchison was lodged in Buffalo County Jail.
NSP's role in the pursuit lasted approximately 40 minutes.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Scholarship gala is this weekend, hosted by Sandhills Cattle Association]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/scholarship-gala-is-this-weekend-hosted-by-sandhills-cattle-association/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The Sandhills Cattle Association is encouraging attendance to their 87th Annual scholarship gala, which is set for this Friday (May 29) at the One Box Convention Center in Broken Bow. Pre-registration is encouraged as soon as possible, but tickets will be available at the door for $45.
Executive Director Kami Freeman told KCNI/KBBN the scholarship gala is the organization's annual effort to fund $8,000 worth of scholarships available to students. She said that herself and the association's staff and board are thrilled about the variety of items that will be on the live and silent auctions.
Pictures of auction items available during the gala can be seen on the Sandhills Cattle Association's Facebook page. A gun raffle is also being held during the event.
After a cocktail hour and silent auction at 4:30 PM and a steak dinner at 6 PM, a short annual membership meeting will be held before speaker Corbitt Wall talks to those in attendance. Scholarship wards are tabbed for 7 PM, ahead of the live auction and entertainment from local Nashville recording artist BJ Jamison.
You can learn more about the Sandhills Cattle Association on their website here. Pre-registrations for the scholarship gala are being taken here or at 402-376-2310.

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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Sandhills Cattle Association is encouraging attendance to their 87th Annual scholarship gala, which is set for this Friday (May 29) at the One Box Convention Center in Broken Bow. Pre-registration is encouraged as soon as possible, but tickets will be available at the door for $45.
Executive Director Kami Freeman told KCNI/KBBN the scholarship gala is the organization's annual effort to fund $8,000 worth of scholarships available to students. She said that herself and the association's staff and board are thrilled about the variety of items that will be on the live and silent auctions.
Pictures of auction items available during the gala can be seen on the Sandhills Cattle Association's Facebook page. A gun raffle is also being held during the event.
After a cocktail hour and silent auction at 4:30 PM and a steak dinner at 6 PM, a short annual membership meeting will be held before speaker Corbitt Wall talks to those in attendance. Scholarship wards are tabbed for 7 PM, ahead of the live auction and entertainment from local Nashville recording artist BJ Jamison.
You can learn more about the Sandhills Cattle Association on their website here. Pre-registrations for the scholarship gala are being taken here or at 402-376-2310.

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                    <title><![CDATA[NSAA Boys Golf Championships Begin Today]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-sports/nsaa-boys-golf-championships-begin-today/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The NSAA boys state golf championships begin today for all classes.  The Class D state tournament takes place at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.  Mullen qualified two golfers for the Class D state tournament.  Ben Werner and Jacob Walker placed 4th and 5th respectively at the D-5 district tournament to qualify for state as individuals.  Werner and Walker will each begin their round today on hole #1.  Walker is scheduled to tee off at 10:40 today followed by Werner who will be in the group to tee off at 10:50 today.
SEM's Bode Martin is in the Class D state tournament field today.  Martin qualified for state by placing in the top ten of the D-4 district meet.  Martin will be among the first to tee off today as he will be in the second group to tee off hole #1 today at 9:10.
Burwell's Kason Larson is also among those competing today at the Class D state meet.  Larson was a top ten finisher out of the D-3 district.  Larson will begin his round today on hole #1 and is scheduled to tee off at 10 a.m. this morning.
The NSAA boys state golf tournament is a 36 hole event with round one today and round two scheduled for tomorrow.
The Class A state championship is taking place and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney, the Class B state championship will be played at Scotts Bluff Country Club in Scottsbluff and the Class C tournament is at Indianhead Golf Course in Grand Island.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The NSAA boys state golf championships begin today for all classes.  The Class D state tournament takes place at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.  Mullen qualified two golfers for the Class D state tournament.  Ben Werner and Jacob Walker placed 4th and 5th respectively at the D-5 district tournament to qualify for state as individuals.  Werner and Walker will each begin their round today on hole #1.  Walker is scheduled to tee off at 10:40 today followed by Werner who will be in the group to tee off at 10:50 today.
SEM's Bode Martin is in the Class D state tournament field today.  Martin qualified for state by placing in the top ten of the D-4 district meet.  Martin will be among the first to tee off today as he will be in the second group to tee off hole #1 today at 9:10.
Burwell's Kason Larson is also among those competing today at the Class D state meet.  Larson was a top ten finisher out of the D-3 district.  Larson will begin his round today on hole #1 and is scheduled to tee off at 10 a.m. this morning.
The NSAA boys state golf tournament is a 36 hole event with round one today and round two scheduled for tomorrow.
The Class A state championship is taking place and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney, the Class B state championship will be played at Scotts Bluff Country Club in Scottsbluff and the Class C tournament is at Indianhead Golf Course in Grand Island.
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