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Gavin Wisnieski qualifies for State Golf in Columbus
The Chase County Golf Team competed May 13 at the C-5 District Golf Meet held at Lakeside Country Club in Elwood. 15 teams competed with the Longhorns finishing in 11th, three shots ahead of Perkins County. The top three teams qualified for next weeks state tournament in Columbus. Kearney Catholic...
CCS boys sending record setting contingent to state track
One year after sending its most athletes ever to the state track meet, the Chase County boys track team qualified athletes in the most events ever at Thursday’s C-9 district track meet in Bayard. Fans can hope the results turn out the same as 2023 when CCS won the...
More storms redevelop by early Tuesday afternoon; severe threat for eastern Nebraska
Storms in southwest Nebraska in their early stages in Dundy County managed to produce strong winds over 90 mph (near Haigler and Parks) and hail up to 2″ in diameter (near Stratton and Wauneta). That same complex would intensify and lift into northeast Nebraska and produce flash flooding in Omaha, near Fremont and Wahoo.
District C-9 Track and Field Recap
BAYARD, Neb. (KNOP) - The Chase County boys and girls track and field teams finish district competition sending several athletes into state next week. Both teams claiming district titles at the C-9 Meet in Bayard on Thursday. Hershey placing second in the team standings on the boys side, with Perkins County taking third. Perkins County would finish second on the ladies side of the standings.
21-year-old Imperial man sentenced for the 2022 shooting that killed a 19-year-old
Imperial, Neb. - An Imperial man who shot and killed a 19-year-old in 2022 was sentenced on Tuesday. 21-year-old Tristan Ferguson was sentenced to 8 to 14 years in prison for manslaughter and attempted possession of a firearm while committing a felony. On November 25, 2022, the Imperial Police Department...
Baseball Game Recap: St. Francis Comes Up Short
St. Francis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dominican Knights. St. Francis was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dominican apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2015.
Tristan Ferguson sentenced to 8-14 years in shooting death of Jesse Krausnick
Chase County District Court Judge Patrick Heng sentenced Tristan Ferguson, 21, of Imperial, to eight -to 14 years in the Nebraska Department of Corrections for the shooting death of Jesse Krausnick, 19, of Imperial. Tuesday’s sentencing brings an end to the case that began in Ferguson’s Imperial home Nov. 25,...
Vaccines for Children public clinics in May
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in May. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Now is the perfect opportunity to get your child up to date on shots they may need for the next school year. If you have questions about your vaccination status, call your medical provider or contact SWNPHD at 308-345-4223.
S.C.O.R.E. Camp leaves behind lasting legacy
When Sue Renken approached her in 1986 about a science camp for her son, Marla Smith had no idea what lay ahead. Smith had ideas about day camps and park visits while Renken had a vision that was on a much grander scale. What transpired is a 35-year legacy that has touched the lives of thousands.
Broncos battle at RPAC, Best of the Midwest
The Wauneta-Palisade track teams continues to see elite competition each week as the end of the regular season approaches. Many of Class D’s top performers were on the track in Arapahoe last Thursday for the RPAC meet. The Broncos’s boys team had an especially tough time. WP’s only points...
WP building projects nearing completion
After several months of work, the various improvements and additions being made to the Wauneta-Palisade School building in Wauneta are nearly done. In order to accommodate Pre-K through 5th grades, the second floor has been completely remodeled. Several new classrooms, updated bathrooms, a new SPED room and offices have taken over the space. The goal is to have all students, Pre K through 12th grade in one building beginning with the ‘24-25 school year. The classrooms are just about wrapped up. They still need some final details and paint.
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