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BEATRICE, Neb. - National signing day is here, and some Beatrice softball stars are taking their talents to the next level. After a successful run in the orange and black, seniors Tatum Tempelmeyer, Tana Antons, and Karrigan Henrichs have signed their national letters of intent to play softball at the collegiate level.
Indiana and Syracuse are brand names in men's college basketball — and a rematch of the 1987 national championship game. Both teams entered Monday's game in Indianapolis unbeaten, marking the first power conference game for each school in the early portion of the 2026-27 season. And it was in a nearly empty Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In-depth: Scrutinized Syracuse-Indiana attendance shows college sports misses most valuable point Week 1’s biggest winners, losers: College basketball wasted no time getting wild The home to the Indiana Pacers has a capacity of 17,274. Monday's attendance was listed at 5,047. And that may have even been generous. Indiana has more than 20 high school gyms that could have fit that many fans, with spare change . In 49 states it's just basketball... Crowd at tipoff here at Gainbridge Fieldhouse pic.twitter.com/5yJI3C1I0f — Michael Niziolek (@michaelniziolek) November 9, 2026 There are plenty of reasons for the light crowd: Indiana has missed seven of the past nine NCAA tournaments. Syracuse has missed five straight. So it's not exactly a marquee product. Some will point to the 6:30 p.m. Monday tip time as a deterrent. Really the ticket prices were likely the main culprit with second level seats going for
HICKMAN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lieutenant Ralph Lee Church was killed in Vietnam in 1971 and on Tuesday, he was remembered in the Nebraska city where he was born. The remembrance ceremony was held at the American Legion location of Hickman and guests included fellow veteran and author, Reynel Martinez.
(Tecumseh) -- Riley Wellensiek wasn't interested in calling 2026 a rebuilding year for Johnson County Central. Instead, the versatile junior helped the Thunderbirds continue their winning tradition while putting together one of the most impressive all-around seasons in KMAland Nebraska volleyball. Wellensiek has been named the 2026 KMAland Nebraska Volleyball...
(Syracuse) -- For the first time since 2008, Syracuse football is set to play in a State Semifinal. The Rockets (9-2) are on the doorstep of Memorial Stadium for just the second time in school history, courtesy of a 22-21 quarterfinal win over Cozad last week. “It's pretty exciting,” said...
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...
PALMYRA, Neb. (KLKN) — The Palmyra and Bennet superintendent, Mike Hart, is retiring after the 2026-27 school year. Hart announced that the school board approved his resignation later on Nov. 9. “I have dedicated more than three decades to public education, serving students, families, staff members, and communities throughout...
