Stories from Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Sylva R. Hirschoff Nov. 5, 1924 -Nov. 7, 2011 ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota -- Sylva R. Hirschoff, 87, formerly of McCook, died Monday (Nov. 7, 2011). She is preceded in death by parents; brother, William Little; husband, Ernest H. Hirschoff; and grandson, Kane Koenig...

The verdict is in. Conrad Murray has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 death of pop legend Michael Jackson. Halfway across the nation, a stay of execution has been granted to Hank Skinner, sentenced to death for a 1993 triple murder involving his girlfriend and her two adult sons. The stay is temporary while the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decides whether or not a new state DNA law, SB122, signed by Gov. Rick Perry, applies in Skinner's case...

School officials were expecting a lot of attention when Penn State came to Lincoln on Saturday, but not for the reason it turned out to be. It's a sad end to the career of a great football coach, whether he continues for the rest of the year or not, and a black mark on an otherwise great college football program...

SARGENT, Neb. -- Medicine Valley had a fairly strong first quarter in its Class D-2 (Eight-man) state playoff quarterfinal game at Sargent Tuesday, Nov. 8. Unfortunately, the hosts were much better. Sargent used a strong first half and a potent rushing attack to end Medicine Valley's season with a 58-13 decision...

McCook Community College head women's basketball coach Benjamin Smith can be quite animated on the bench during games. Coach Smith lost track of his team's first-half foul woes Tuesday, Nov. 8 against Colby (Kans.) Community College at True Hall gym. With several starters in foul trouble, the fast-paced MCC squad shifted gears and earned a strong 69-57 victory over the Kansas squad...

Falcons volleyball, football teams in state events