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Cougars clip Sutton 62-28 in quarterfinals

Sandy Creek advances to D-1 semifinals for 4th straight season with win over Clay County rival Mustangs. The Sandy Creek Cougars moved their 2026 season record to 10-1 Friday, Nov. 6, by taking down their in-county rivals, the Sutton Mustangs 62-28 in the quarterfinal round of the Class D-1 state football playoffs.

Fairfield, NE · 2d

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Nebraska man gets thousands in Northeast toll bills for someone else’s SUV

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - For months, Jeff Doell has received toll bills from roads and bridges in the Northeast, even though he says he has never traveled there. Doell, who lives in rural Nebraska outside Aurora, said the bills began arriving in April and eventually added up to thousands of dollars. The notices identified his Hamilton County motorcycle plate, 28-85, but images accompanying the bills showed a Mercedes-Benz SUV with a Nebraska transporter plate bearing the numbers 2885, without a dash.

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Aurora Wrestler Logan Svoboda Signs With UNK

Surrounded by family and friends, Aurora Senior Logan Svoboda signed a letter of intent to wrestle at UNK. He'll join a UNK team which regularly competes for NCAA II national championships. Svoboda will wrestle at 132 again this winter for the Huskies. He has a runner-up finish and two third place medals in his first three years of high school. Svoboda plans to major in Business Administration at UNK.

Kearney, NE · 2d

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National signing day sees two DI athletes out of Hastings

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Adams Central’s Kowen Rader and Hastings High’s Sophia Reynolds both signed to continue their athletic careers at Division I schools. Radar announced his decision to pitch at the University of Nebraska back in October 2025, but made it official on Wednesday. Reynolds signed on...

Hastings, NE · 1d

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Grace Wieseler Makes Commitment to Northern St. Official

After an early verbal commitment, Aurora Senior Grace Wieseler signed to play volleyball at Northern State, SD on Wednesday. Wieseler spoke about the decision in an interview earlier in the fall on 97.3 the Wolf. Wieseler helped the Huskies to a second place C1 State Tournament finish and a 28-11...

Aurora, NE · 1d

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Hall County commissioner spends 12 hours on courthouse roof to raise money for new flag

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Hall County Commissioner Gary Quandt spent 12 hours on the roof of the courthouse in Grand Island, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., to help raise $16,000 for a new flag for veteran-owned MRL Crane Service. Flag hangs from crane. The company has a giant...

Grand Island, NE · 1d

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Grand Island to move Colorado blue spruce to Amur Plaza for Railside Christmas

GRAND ISLAND, Neb — A Colorado blue spruce from a Grand Island resident’s yard will be the centerpiece of this year’s Railside Christmas celebration, and city crews are scheduled to move the tree early Thursday morning. The City of Grand Island said crews will remove the tree...

Grand Island, NE · 2d

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New cancer screening blood test, new genetic test available through Mary Lanning Healthcare

HASTINGS – A new cancer screening test that has gained national attention, plus a genetic testing opportunity, will be available starting November 2. The Morrison Cancer Center in Hastings and Grand Island, plus Hastings Family Care, are offering the Galleri® Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test. This test uses bloodwork to detect the presence of more than 50 types of cancer. If a cancer signal is found in the blood, the test can often pinpoint its origin in the body to help the care team develop next steps for treatment or additional testing.

Hastings, NE · 2d

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Willie Skala receives 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award for work on Hall County History Flight

GRAND ISLAND – Willie Skala of Grand Island received the 2026 Honoring Our Veterans Award Nov. 10 for his work on starting the Hall County History Flight project. The award was given during the second annual Grand Generation Center Appreciation Lunch for Veterans that started at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Grand Generation Center.

Grand Island, NE · 2d

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Jimmy Reed will be G.I.’s next mayor, per unofficial results

GRAND ISLAND – Jimmy Reed will apparently become Grand Island’s next mayor, based on provisional votes counted by the Hall County Election Office Nov. 10 and unofficial final results released Nov. 10. In the unofficial final results, pending the Nov. 16 meeting of the canvassing board, Reed received...

Grand Island, NE · 1d

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YPS shares update on elementary school construction

YORK, Neb. (KLKN) — York Public Schools (YPS) has shared an update on the construction for their expanded and renovated elementary school. YPS listed the finished items, along with the still progressing items. Finished items:. First and second grade wing: Framing, MEP rough-ins, tile, roof tie-ins, exterior metal panels...

York, NE · 1d

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Aurora School Board reviews feedback on proposed bond issue

The Aurora School Board reviewed feedback Monday after two public meetings focused on a proposed school bond issue and also discussed plans to continue sharing information and seeking public input. A majority of Monday’s monthly school board meeting was devoted to the proposed facilities project, with Supt. Jody Phillips and...

Aurora, NE · 2d

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Alcott Elementary invites veteran family members to eat lunch with students

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Alcott Elementary School in Hastings invited family members who are veterans to eat lunch with their children on Veterans Day. Students with family members who are veterans were surprised at lunch. The school allowed the family members to come in and eat with their children. Army...

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Be a Santa to a Senior Gifts Due Dec 2 in Lincoln Area

Lincoln-area shoppers have until Dec. 2 to return gifts for Home Instead’s annual Be a Santa to a Senior program. To take part, choose an ornament with an older adult’s Christmas wish from a participating giving tree and buy the requested gift. Bradi Saddler, a client care and...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Speakers are asking to let incoming incoming members lead the superintendent search

Val Hyde, who is set to join the board in January, raised the issue during the public comment portion of this week’s board meeting. Three new members are expected to take office, she said.

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Aurora volleyball sets records in 2026

The Aurora volleyball team won six of its last seven games, culminating in a Class C1 championship final appearance and runner-up effort for the 2026 season. The Lady Huskies ended the year with a 28-11 overall record, a new team-best for wins in a season, one of several new records for Aurora volleyball.

Aurora, NE · 15h

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Central Community College ranks No. 2 among U.S. two-year colleges in 2026 index

GRAND ISLAND, Neb — Central Community College has been recognized as a Top Performer in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking No. 2 among U.S. two-year colleges. The Sustainable Campus Index is published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities overall and in 13 impact areas. The rankings are measured through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System.

Hastings, NE · 1d

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