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WNCC volleyball inks three WyoBraska players
WNCC volleyball inks three WyoBraska players

Scottsbluff’s Hergenreder, Cheyenne’s Twamley, North Platte’s Fleck part of Balza’s first recruiting class.

Zimmerman breaks record as Chadron State splits doubleheader

Zimmerman breaks record as Chadron State splits doubleheader

Lauren Zimmerman finished with an RBI in each game to become Chadron State's all-time program RBI leader.

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets secure No. 4 seed in Western Conference with 126-111 rout of Rockets

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets secure No. 4 seed in Western Conference with 126-111 rout of Rockets

Michael Porter Jr. scored 19 points, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic added 18 each and the Denver Nuggets clinched the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference with a 126-111 win over the Houston Rockets.

WNCC baseball sweeps Trinidad on Saturday

WNCC baseball sweeps Trinidad on Saturday

It was a good weekend for the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team as they swept Trinidad State College in the 4-game series Friday and Saturday.

Eagles notes: Hanchett sets Chadron State College javelin record

Eagles notes: Hanchett sets Chadron State College javelin record

Freshman Trace Hanchett won the javelin event, sailing the spear 65.60 meters, or 215 feet, 3 inches, to set the Chadron State school record and lead CSC's performances on day one of the Kit Mayer Classic hosted by Colorado School of Mines in Golden.

Colorado sports notes: Kevin Fiala scores 2 goals, and the LA Kings hold off the Avalanche 5-4

Colorado sports notes: Kevin Fiala scores 2 goals, and the LA Kings hold off the Avalanche 5-4

Kevin Fiala scored two goals for the second straight game, and Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists apiece in the Los Angeles Kings’ 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Cougar notes: WNCC softball sweep NJC for 7th straight win

Cougar notes: WNCC softball sweep NJC for 7th straight win

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team captured their seventh straight win in a doubleheader with Northeastern Junior College on Friday at Volunteer Field.

Iowa's Kaden Wetjen Honored as 14th Jet Award Recipient

Iowa's Kaden Wetjen Honored as 14th Jet Award Recipient

OMAHA, Neb. — An Iowa Hawkeye officially holds the title of  "best return specialist in college football" for the 2024 season.

Kaden Wetjen was presented with the 14th annual Jet Award on Thursday night in front of hundreds at the Baxter Arena.

Hastings College fires Baseball coach Steve Maddock

Hastings College fires Baseball coach Steve Maddock

The Hastings College Baseball team is making a mid-season coaching change by firing its first-year head coach. 

WNCC's Eastman headed to Briar Cliff for volleyball

WNCC's Eastman headed to Briar Cliff for volleyball

Tamika Eastman’s graduating class at Sioux County High School in Harrison had five graduates.

Shaddick claims individual title, Scottsbluff wins team championship at Red Raider Golf Invite

Shaddick claims individual title, Scottsbluff wins team championship at Red Raider Golf Invite

Scottsbluff’s Noah Shaddick carded a 5-over-par 77 to win the individual title and lead the Bearcats to a team victory at the 2025 Red Raider Golf Invite Thursday at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney.

Alan Huss to return to Creighton Bluejays as Greg McDermott’s successor

Alan Huss to return to Creighton Bluejays as Greg McDermott’s successor

Creighton is bringing back Alan Huss to the Bluejays basketball program likely to serve as “head coach-in-waiting,” sources told First Alert 6 on Thursday.

Chadron State Spring FB Preview: Veteran Defense, Rebuilding Offense

Chadron State Spring FB Preview: Veteran Defense, Rebuilding Offense

The Chadron State College offensive and defensive units had vastly different objectives when they launched spring practice in the last week of March.

WNCC softball picks up two wins against Lamar on Tuesday

WNCC softball picks up two wins against Lamar on Tuesday

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team captured their fifth-straight win as the Cougars topped Lamar Community College in a pair of conference games Tuesday at Volunteer Field.

Crete wins pitchers duel, tops Beatrice 2-1

Crete wins pitchers duel, tops Beatrice 2-1

Thanks to some strong pitching from the Crete Cardinals, Beatrice's journey to being above .500 for the first time since opening day will have to continue. 

Chadron State Football Hires Two New Coaching Assistants

Chadron State Football Hires Two New Coaching Assistants

Chadron State football has announced two new coaching assistants that will join the CSC coaching staff for the upcoming 2025 season. 

NBA coaches react with dismay over Michael Malone's firing, 'the unfortunate part of the business'

NBA coaches react with dismay over Michael Malone's firing, 'the unfortunate part of the business'

The Denver Nuggets — the 2023 NBA champions — fired Michael Malone with three games left in the season, an unprecedented move for a postseason-bound team.

Cougar notes: WNCC breaks scoring record with 40 runs in a game

Cougar notes: WNCC breaks scoring record with 40 runs in a game

It was a record-setting day for the Western Nebraska Community College softball team as they picked up a pair of non-conference wins over Ft. Hays Tech Northwest on Monday.

Eagles notes: Chadron State wins 19 events at Scott Walkinshaw meet

Eagles notes: Chadron State wins 19 events at Scott Walkinshaw meet

Chadron State won 19 events, including 13 wins by the men, as the Eagles largely dominated their two regional RMAC rivals at the Scott Walkinshaw Open and Multi, hosted by Black Hills State University in Spearfish on Saturday and Sunday. 

Sidney competes at Ed Moore Invite in Ogallala Monday

Sidney competes at Ed Moore Invite in Ogallala Monday

The Sidney High School boys placed third with 100.5 points and the girls earned fourth with 70 points at the Ed Moore Track and Field Invite in Ogallala on Monday.

Brandon nearly perfect in game one as Cougars sweep Lamar Sunday

Brandon nearly perfect in game one as Cougars sweep Lamar Sunday

Clayden Brandon tossed a 1-hitter and faced just 21 batters as the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team opened the 4-game Empire Conference series with an 1-0 win over Lamar Community College Sunday afternoon at Cleveland Field.

Mines uses big innings to defeat Chadron State

Mines uses big innings to defeat Chadron State

Chadron State softball fell victim to the big inning over the first two games of a four-game series, falling 9-5 and 7-5 to Colorado School of Mines on Sunday in Golden. 

Chase Dollander wins his major league debut as Rockies top Athletics 12-5

Chase Dollander wins his major league debut as Rockies top Athletics 12-5

Chase Dollander won his major league debut with five solid innings, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Athletics 12-5 on Sunday, snapping a six-game skid.

Wilson atones for hitting into triple play with 2-run double as Athletics beat reeling Rockies 7-4

Wilson atones for hitting into triple play with 2-run double as Athletics beat reeling Rockies 7-4

Jacob Wilson atoned for hitting into a triple play with a two-run double that sent the Athletics on their way to a 7-4 win over the reeling Colorado Rockies.

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders put on a show for all 32 NFL teams at Colorado's pro day

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders put on a show for all 32 NFL teams at Colorado's pro day

Travis Hunter flashed his talent while running routes and catching passes from quarterback Sheduer Sanders at Colorado's pro day.

Jacob Wilson's 11th-inning single leads A's to 6-3 win over Rockies in snowy Coors Field opener

Jacob Wilson's 11th-inning single leads A's to 6-3 win over Rockies in snowy Coors Field opener

Jacob Wilson hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the 11th inning for his third RBI, and the Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 in a snowy home opener at Coors Field.

Creighton scores in portal with ex-Big Ten freshman of year Freeman and high-scoring Graves

Creighton scores in portal with ex-Big Ten freshman of year Freeman and high-scoring Graves

Former Iowa forward Owen Freeman, the 2023-24 Big Ten freshman of the year, has signed with Creighton.

Several area athletes named to 2025 NCA Basketball All-Star Games

Several area athletes named to 2025 NCA Basketball All-Star Games

Several area athletes have been named to the 2025 Nebraska Coaches Association High School Basketball All-Star Games. 

Norfolk stuns Lincoln Southwest in penalty kicks

Norfolk stuns Lincoln Southwest in penalty kicks

For the first time in 19 years, the Norfolk Panthers have beaten the Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks on the soccer pitch.

Taijuan Walker's 6 scoreless innings lead Phillies to 3-1 win, sweep of Rockies

Taijuan Walker's 6 scoreless innings lead Phillies to 3-1 win, sweep of Rockies

Taijuan Walker pitched six scoreless innings, Kyle Schwarber homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1.

WNCC’s Schul, Zwart headed to CSU-Pueblo

WNCC’s Schul, Zwart headed to CSU-Pueblo

Finja Schul and Lilly Zwart traveled across the two different oceans to play at Western Nebraska Community College.

Nebraska Red Dawgs headed to Junior Wheelchair Basketball Nationals

Nebraska Red Dawgs headed to Junior Wheelchair Basketball Nationals

12 junior athletes are representing Nebraska in the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships this weekend with a chance to bring home a tournament title. 

Wheeler whiffs 10 and Turner returns to lineup with 3 hits as Phillies top Rockies 5-1

Wheeler whiffs 10 and Turner returns to lineup with 3 hits as Phillies top Rockies 5-1

Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings and Trea Turner had three hits in his return to the starting lineup as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1.

Nik Graves leaving Charlotte for Creighton

Nik Graves leaving Charlotte for Creighton

Nik Graves will transfer to Creighton after leading Charlotte in scoring this season, and Mountain West freshman and defensive player of the year Magoon Gwath of San Diego State announced he would remove his name from the transfer portal.

Scottsbluff Public Schools pulls April Fools' prank with mascot switch to ‘Squirrels’

Scottsbluff Public Schools pulls April Fools' prank with mascot switch to ‘Squirrels’

Scottsbluff Public Schools sent shockwaves — and laughs — across the district Tuesday announcing they were ditching their beloved Bearcat mascot in favor of a more local alternative: the Squirrel.

Bynes Wins Field AOTY, Four Earn All-RMAC

Bynes Wins Field AOTY, Four Earn All-RMAC

Chayton Bynes added another honor to his trophy case when the sophomore was named the RMAC Men's Indoor Co-Field Athlete of the Year by the league office on Tuesday.

Long-time assistant named Columbus girls coach

Long-time assistant named Columbus girls coach

A Class A school is staying in house for its next girls basketball coach. 

Sandy Creek basketball head coach stepping down, replacement announced

Sandy Creek basketball head coach stepping down, replacement announced

Cole Wiseman is stepping down after four years at the helm of the Cougar boys and seven years with the school.

Landon Ferguson Tosses One-Hitter in Nebraska City Win Over Auburn

Landon Ferguson Tosses One-Hitter in Nebraska City Win Over Auburn

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - In a battle between the Auburn Bulldogs and Nebraska City Pioneers, it was all Nebraska City as they improved to 3-3 with a 10-0 run-rule win on Monday.

Eagles notes: Chadron State announces 2025 football schedule

Eagles notes: Chadron State announces 2025 football schedule

Chadron State athletics has officially announced its football schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, which features four home games, a Division I opponent and a Week 8 bye.

Schwarber homers, Kepler and Castellanos go back to back to lead Phillies past Rockies 6-1

Schwarber homers, Kepler and Castellanos go back to back to lead Phillies past Rockies 6-1

Edmundo Sosa ripped a two-out, go-ahead two-RBI double in the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber followed with a mammoth homer to center field to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Cozad tabs former Husker great, NFL player as head football coach

Cozad tabs former Husker great, NFL player as head football coach

A former Husker great and NFL player is now set to lead his high school alma mater as head football coach.

'This program is the reason I wanted to coach': Jackson Weeks reflects on new role

'This program is the reason I wanted to coach': Jackson Weeks reflects on new role

A Beatrice alum of the Class of 2012, Weeks says the program has played a major role in his life.

Area athletes named to All-Western Conference hoops teams

Area athletes named to All-Western Conference hoops teams

Dozens of area basketball standouts — including several Raiders — were honored for their play this winter.

BREAKING: Jackson Weeks named head boys basketball coach at Beatrice

BREAKING: Jackson Weeks named head boys basketball coach at Beatrice

Orangemen Basketball has their new head coach.

Brandon Lowe hits 2-run homer as Rays beat Rockies 6-4

Brandon Lowe hits 2-run homer as Rays beat Rockies 6-4

Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first and the Tampa Bay Rays never trailed Sunday in their 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Conner Halverson returns to home state with strong showing at PBR Lincoln

Conner Halverson returns to home state with strong showing at PBR Lincoln

Conner Halverson, a native of Gordon, returned to his home state for the second time in his career

Sidney’s Keian Kaiser commits to Iowa State football

Sidney’s Keian Kaiser commits to Iowa State football

One of Nebraska’s top high school football prospects is heading to the Big 12.

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball splits with McCook on Friday

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball splits with McCook on Friday

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team earned a split with McCook Community College on Friday in a Empire Conference doubleheader at Cleveland Field.

Bynes sets Chadron State College outdoor triple jump record

Bynes sets Chadron State College outdoor triple jump record

Chayton Bynes won two events and set a Chadron State outdoor program record at the Jack Christiansen Invitational Meet at Colorado State University in Fort Collins on Friday and Saturday.

Colorado sports notes: Doyle and Farmer help the Rockies beat the Rays 2-1

Colorado sports notes: Doyle and Farmer help the Rockies beat the Rays 2-1

Brenton Doyle and Kyle Farmer each hit an RBI single to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1.

Wacky finish helps Beatrice pull off 4-3 win over Hastings in nine innings

Wacky finish helps Beatrice pull off 4-3 win over Hastings in nine innings

A strange finish to the game including two controversial missed tags at third base helped Beatrice pull off a wacky 4-3 win over Hastings in the bottom of the ninth.

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls win John Ganser Invite Friday

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls win John Ganser Invite Friday

The 2025 Nebraska High School Track and Field season fired off the line Friday at the annual John Ganser Invite at Weymouth Field in Sidney, Neb.

Key long balls lead Chadron State to doubleheader sweep

Key long balls lead Chadron State to doubleheader sweep

Chadron State used the long ball in key spots to earn a doubleheader sweep of the Regis Rangers, earning a 16-3 run-rule victory followed by a 6-2 comeback win on Friday in Denver. 

Colorado sports notes: Kameron Misner's 9th-inning homer lifts Rays over Rockies 3-2 in Steinbrenner Field opener

Colorado sports notes: Kameron Misner's 9th-inning homer lifts Rays over Rockies 3-2 in Steinbrenner Field opener

Rookie Kameron Misner led off the ninth inning with his first major league home run, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies as the Rays began their season of home games at Steinbrenner Field.

Chris Crutchfield receives 3-year extension after leading Omaha to Summit titles and 1st NCAA bid

Chris Crutchfield receives 3-year extension after leading Omaha to Summit titles and 1st NCAA bid

Omaha coach Chris Crutchfield has received a three-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season after he led the Mavericks to their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

Grand Island Baseball mounts improbable late inning comeback to stun Omaha Central

Grand Island Baseball mounts improbable late inning comeback to stun Omaha Central

The Grand Island Islanders trailed by eight runs heading into the final inning, but tagged Omaha Central for 10 runs in the final two innings to steal a win in their home opener. 

A pioneering baseball league in Nebraska launched dozens of MLB careers. Then it collapsed.

A pioneering baseball league in Nebraska launched dozens of MLB careers. Then it collapsed.

Seventy years ago, Nebraska was the location of a pioneering minor league baseball league. Eight MLB clubs had teams, all in central and western Nebraska.

Cougar notes: WNCC softball team drops two conference games to Otero

Cougar notes: WNCC softball team drops two conference games to Otero

The Western Nebraska Community College and Otero College softball teams soaked up the warm weather Thursday at Volunteer Field and it was the Otero bats that were hot as the Rattlers claimed the conference doubleheader.

Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

The Norfolk Panthers earn their fourth straight win after a late goal put them ahead of the Lincoln North Star Navigators for the 2-1 victory.

Rockies give outfielder Mickey Moniak $1.25M, 1-year deal after his release from Angels

Rockies give outfielder Mickey Moniak $1.25M, 1-year deal after his release from Angels

The Colorado Rockies have added outfield depth by agreeing to a $1.25 million, one-year deal with Mickey Moniak.

Late game trouble dooms Beatrice, Orangemen fall to Ralston 14-12

Late game trouble dooms Beatrice, Orangemen fall to Ralston 14-12

Orangemen baseball found themselves on the wrong end of a roller coaster contest for the second straight night. 

BPS names Ava Lovitt Head Volleyball Coach

BPS names Ava Lovitt Head Volleyball Coach

Beatrice has found the new leader of their volleyball program. 

Huskers host 2025 Pro Day

Huskers host 2025 Pro Day

A number of Huskers, and small college football players, showed off their talents at Nebraska's 2025 Pro Day. 

Sidney’s Ashlynn Weinbender signs to rodeo at Eastern Wyoming College

Sidney’s Ashlynn Weinbender signs to rodeo at Eastern Wyoming College

Sidney High School senior Ashlynn Weinbender is taking her rodeo talents to the college level.

Ranchers hope Trump's tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty

As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in office

Cleanup underway of the Keystone oil pipeline spill in North Dakota

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A pipeline company filed hundreds of lawsuits against landowners. Now its project is threatened