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Haymaker Golf Team Takes First Place at Home Invite
The Cozad Boy’s golf team faced off in a thrilling duel on May 7, after gloomy weather conditions forced a postponement from the original May 6 schedule. Welcoming teams from Gothenburg, Gibbon, Holdrege, Kearney JV, North Platte, Ogallala, and Southern Valley, the invite promised fierce competition. In a display...
Lexington boys soccer heading back to Class B state championship
OMAHA, Neb. (KSNB) - The NSAA state boys soccer tournament continued in Omaha on Saturday with the semifinal round. No. 4 Lexington took on 8-seed Mount Michael Benedictine in the Class B semifinals and won 2-0 to advance to the state championship game for the third time in four years.
I-80 Eastbound closed at Lexington due to law enforcement activity
Lexington, Neb. - I-80 is closed eastbound at Lexington (mm 237) due to law enforcement activity. According to NE 511, the closure is from mm 237 - mm 247. US Highway 30 is an alternate route at this time. NE 511 shows that there is a disabled vehicle in the eastbound lane between mm 244- mm247.
Dawson County Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Leopoldo Ramirez, 25, of Lexington, Nebraska, was sentenced May 2, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Ramirez to 132 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Ramirez’ release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.
Ethan Morgan Places Eighth at Bertrand Inv
The Wildcats of Axtell traveled to Bertrand Golf Course on May 9 aiming to improve on their golf game with districts beginning this week. While Axtell might not have a full team, that has not prevented the Wildcats from earning some top 15 finishes individually. Ethan Morgan continued his strong...
Cozad Community Health System Hosts Empowering Women's Health Luncheon
The Cozad Community Health System (CCHS) organized a successful Women’s Health Luncheon on April 25 at the Cozad Elk’s Club. The event offered local women the opportunity to learn about self-defense while enjoying a meal, fellowship, and connecting with one another. CCHS's Events Planning Committee worked diligently to...
Zamora-Saenz scores twice to put Lexington boys soccer into Class B state semifinals
OMAHA, Neb. (KSNB) - Lexington boys soccer drew the No. 4 seed at the NSAA state tournament, marking the fourth year in a row the program has qualified. The Minutemen drew five-seed Elkhorn North in the quarterfinals and got two goals from Jorge Zamora-Saenz to win 2-0 and advance to the Class B state semifinals. There, they will meet eight-seed Mt. Michael Benedictine, who upset top-ranked South Sioux City.
Haymaker Athletes Shine with Multiple Personal Records at Home Invite
Cozad hosted a track and field event on Tuesday, April 30 inviting Broken Bow, Gothenburg, Kearney Catholic, Minden, and Ogallala. Team scores were not kept but Cozad saw great results. The top ten finishers are as follows. Starting in the running events for the 100m Kolten Goff set a personal...
Thirteen Inducted into Cozad High School NHS
Cozad High School conducted its NHS Spring Induction on Monday, April 29. NHS sponsors are Woody Blackmore and Amanda Rossell. Officers for next year are Jorja Yocom, President; Brock Malcom, Vice President; London Costanza, Secretary; and Callie Kostrunek, Historian. Other 2023-2024 members involved in the ceremony were Erica Weatherly, Taeh Soeh, Noah Shoemaker, Larkyn Malcom, Mason Fales, Latasha Heuck, and Tally Sassali.
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