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Hospitalizations on the rise
(Local News ~ 08/16/21)
MCCOOK, Neb. -Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is working closely with the Nebraska Plains Healthcare Coalition (NPHCC) to help area hospitals and clinics coordinate care for people hospitalized with COVID-19. ...
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First AP poll released: Huskers play half of top four (College Sports ~ 08/16/21)
NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama received 47 of 63 first-place votes from the panel of sports writers and broadcasters in the poll presented by Regions Bank. Oklahoma is No. 2, just ahead of No. 3 Clemson (each received six first-place votes). Ohio State, which lost to the Tide in last season’s championship game, is No. 4 after receiving a first-place vote. Georgia received three first-place votes and rounds out the top five... -
Tigers tracking Burwell again; Bison in 'B' Top 10 (High School Sports ~ 08/16/21)
LINCOLN, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton's amazing first football state championship isn't enough to keep the Tigers on top of Class D-1 state rankings starting this season. The Lincoln Journal-Star declared Burwell No. 1 in Monday's edition, even though DC-S scored a thrilling 42-36 finals win on Burwell's home turf last November... -
Husker spikers start No. 5; Texas holds top spot
(College Sports ~ 08/16/21)
The college volleyball season is back in its regular spot in the fall, and Nebraska is still in a familiar spot as a top-10 team. The Huskers are ranked No. 5 in the preseason poll from the American Volleyball Coaches Association, which was released Monday...
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Commissioners lower levy, pay armor coating bill
(Local News ~ 08/16/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — After several years of budget struggles over health insurance and other issues, Red Willow County Commissioners had a relatively easy time balancing the books for next year. The board was also pleasantly surprised with an armor coating bill lower than expected...