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Indiana-Syracuse basketball draws just 5K fans. 'Depressing'

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

Bloomington, IN · 3d

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Caney Kansas Tries For First Appearance in 2A Semifinals

Sticking with high school football, Caney Valley Kansas is trying to get as far as the Bullpups have ever gotten in the 2A playoffs on Friday. Caney at 10-0 will face another unbeaten club in the Sabetha Blue Jays in the 2A quarterfinals. Caney Valley is coming off another blowout in over Royal Valley, 46-6. The games are getting tougher. The Pups trailed 6-0 in the contest before reeling off 46-unaswered.

Caney, KS · 2d
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Nodaway Valley seeks revenge against unbeaten Rock Port

(Burlington Junction) -- The first meeting between Nodaway Valley and Rock Port produced 152 points. With a district championship and a trip to the state quarterfinals on the line Friday night, another offensive explosion could be in store. Fifth-ranked Nodaway Valley (9-1) travels to No. 2 Rock Port (10-0) for...

Rock Port, MO · 1d
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KMAland Nebraska Volleyball Player of the Year: Wellensiek's versatility powers Johnson County Central

(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...

Johnson County, NE · 1d
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Cass County attorney files theft charges against deck contractor

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A deck contractor accused of fraud faces four theft by deception charges in Cass County, Nebraska. Taking money from customers and not finishing a project does not always lead to criminal charges. Cass County Attorney Chris Perrone filed the charges against contractor Hayden Achenbach after a...

Cass County, NE · 3d

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National Signing Day for Lady O softball stars

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.

Beatrice, NE · 1d

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Cass County, Nebraska adopts new data centers regulations after months of debate

CASS COUNTY, Neb. — Cass County has adopted new regulations governing potential data center development, establishing limits on where the facilities can be built, their size and how much electricity they can use. The regulations approved by the Cass County Board of Commissioners include smaller size and electricity-use limits...

Cass County, NE · 2d

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Norris High’s only fallen Vietnam veteran is remembered at Hickman American Legion ceremony

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.

Hickman, NE · 2d

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Auburn looking for long-term solution for water supply

AUBURN - Auburn's newly named utilities manager Kevin Kuhlmann told the city council Monday he is optimistic about the Longs Creek contributions to the water supply, but said water department costs continue to outpace revenue. Kuhlmann said the city pumped about 4.5 million gallons from the creek from May to...

Auburn, NE · 3d

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Syracuse one win away from first-ever state title game appearance

(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...

Syracuse, NE · 1d

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District OR-1 superintendent retiring after school year

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...

Palmyra, NE · 2d