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Sports

End of an era: Thanks for letting me tell your stories

End of an era: Thanks for letting me tell your stories

  • Alex Eller The Waverly News

WAVERLY- I started at the Wahoo Newspaper in the fall of 2021.

Top five finish for Mustangs at Central City Invite

Top five finish for Mustangs at Central City Invite

  • Alex Eller The Waverly News

CENTRAL CITY- Against a tough group of competition, the Raymond Central boys wrestling team battled to a fifth-place finish at the Central City Invite on Jan. 14.

Massive comeback falls short for Raymond Central

Massive comeback falls short for Raymond Central

  • Alex Eller The Waverly News

RAYMOND- Falling behind early, didn’t stop the Raymond Central boys basketball team from competing to the very end against Centennial at home on Jan. 11.

Cotter powers Mustangs to dominate victory over Broncos

Cotter powers Mustangs to dominate victory over Broncos

  • Alex Eller The Waverly News

RAYMOND- When the offense needed a pick me up, Quincy Cotter was there for the Raymond Central girls basketball team against Centennial on Jan. 11.

Waverly makes quick work of A-G at home

Waverly makes quick work of A-G at home

  • Alex Eller Wahoo Newspaper

WAVERLY- When the Waverly girls basketball team is rolling there are few teams in the state that can stop them.

Vikings come up short to Bluejays at home

Vikings come up short to Bluejays at home

  • Alex Eller Wahoo Newspaper

WAVERLY- All season, the Ashland-Greenwood boys basketball team has been working on getting everyone in rhythm on the court at the same time. 

Yutan holds off Raymond Central on the road

Yutan holds off Raymond Central on the road

  • Alex Eller The Waverly News

RAYMOND- In a battle of county foes, it was the Yutan boys basketball team who held on to defeat Raymond Central on the road by a score of 68-60 on Jan. 3.

Vikings come up short to Bluejays at home

Vikings come up short to Bluejays at home

    WAVERLY- All season, the Ashland-Greenwood boys basketball team has been working on getting everyone in rhythm on the court at the same time. 

    Yutan holds off Raymond Central on the road

    Yutan holds off Raymond Central on the road

      RAYMOND- In a battle of county foes, it was the Yutan boys basketball team who held on to defeat Raymond Central on the road by a score of 68-60 on Jan. 3.

      Tough defense powers Mustangs past Chieftains

      Tough defense powers Mustangs past Chieftains

        RAYMOND- Last season, the Raymond Central girls basketball team never could get over the hump against Yutan.

        Area Basketball Scores for the week of Jan. 10

        Area Basketball Scores for the week of Jan. 10

          Girls Basketball

          Fifth place finish for Mustangs at Wood River

          Fifth place finish for Mustangs at Wood River

            WOOD RIVER- Against top-notch competition, the Raymond Central boys wrestling team came in fifth place at the Wood River Duals Tournament on Jan. 4.

            Vikings battle with Orangemen in home duals

            Vikings battle with Orangemen in home duals

              WAVERLY- After a long Christmas Break, the Waverly boys and girls wrestling teams returned to the mat with a pair of duals against Beatrice on Dec. 31.

              Raymond Central takes second place at Weeping Water

              Raymond Central takes second place at Weeping Water

                WEEPING WATER- Against solid competition, the Raymond Central girls basketball team battled to a second-place finish at the Weeping Water Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27 and 28.

                Local News

                On a hot day, Kearney-area kids' lemonade stand was a cool way to raise money to help others

                On a hot day, Kearney-area kids' lemonade stand was a cool way to raise money to help others

                A hot day. A cool glass of lemonade. Children of FNBO employees set up a lemonade stand last Friday. They donated their $990 in profits to charities they chose.

                Minden launches drive for veterans memorial

                Minden launches drive for veterans memorial

                A pilot who flew 40 missions in Iraq, Matt Cavanaugh said he’ll continue bringing empty cans from the Headquarters Bar for recycling. The goal for a veterans memorial is $150,000-$200,000. 

                How Wood River turned loss into a community landmark

                How Wood River turned loss into a community landmark

                A vacant nursing home has become the heart of Wood River, housing child care, a library, a food pantry and a senior center. It was dedicated Saturday.

                Photos: Legacy Station opens in Wood River

                Photos: Legacy Station opens in Wood River

                See images from the dedication and opening Saturday of Legacy Station in Wood River.

                State & Regional

                Scottsbluff National Night Out returns Tuesday with more than 175 booths

                Scottsbluff National Night Out returns Tuesday with more than 175 booths

                More than 175 organizations, businesses and first responders will line Broadway Tuesday for Scottsbluff's National Night Out. Free activities begin at 6 p.m.

                Fair contests culminate  with Beef Showmanship

                Fair contests culminate with Beef Showmanship

                A weeklong of FFA and 4-H contests came to an end Friday with the Beef Showmanship Friday.

                Creativity on display  Livestock Costume Contest

                Creativity on display Livestock Costume Contest

                The Statue of Liberty, an Amazon deliveryman, and even a beekeeper were in the show ring at the Scotts Bluff County Fair this week.

                Showing market beef at the Scotts Bluff County Fair

                Showing market beef at the Scotts Bluff County Fair

                Youth take to the show ring for the Market Beef Show Thursday at the Scotts Bluff County Fair.

                Nation & World

                Police release copies of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes

                Police release copies of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes

                The Pima County Sheriff’s Department on Friday released copies of two ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case.

                US says contractor caused Reflecting Pool damage

                US says contractor caused Reflecting Pool damage

                The Justice Department moved to drop its case against former U.S. Olympian David “Davey” Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the landmark, a court filing showed.

                Experts say Trump’s Haitian immigrant crackdown could hurt the economy

                Experts say Trump’s Haitian immigrant crackdown could hurt the economy

                For years, employers from Florida to Ohio have relied on immigrants taking part in a humanitarian program to staff hard-to-fill job openings for construction workers and home health aides. 

                Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems

                Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems

                Chinese military researchers used outputs from U.S. AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems, according to a Reuters review.

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Content by The Cart and Co. This winter, The Cart and Co has popped up at 423 N. Main St., transforming their mobile headquarters into a cafe experience.

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                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

                Crime

                Grand Island man arrested after troopers find more than 5 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop

                Grand Island man arrested after troopers find more than 5 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop

                The traffic stop was made near mile marker 255 on I-80 near Elm Creek. 

                Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.

                People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

                People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

                People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.

                Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

                Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

                The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.

                Politics

                Dan Osborn launches state tour against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts with labor focus

                Dan Osborn launches state tour against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts with labor focus

                Dan Osborn kicked off his Nebraska tour, trying to frame his race against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts as a battle between the working class and the rich and powerful.

                Nebraska Democratic Party sued by its own county chair over harassment allegations

                Nebraska Democratic Party sued by its own county chair over harassment allegations

                The Saunders County chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party is suing the state party over whether the party did enough to protect her from alleged sexual harassment.

                County chair sues Nebraska Democratic Party, alleging retaliation for reporting sex harassment

                County chair sues Nebraska Democratic Party, alleging retaliation for reporting sex harassment

                In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Omaha, Larissa Schultz alleged Nebraska Democratic Party leaders retaliated against her after she reported the sexual harassment.

                Flags ordered lowered in honor of fallen Lincoln firefighter

                Flags ordered lowered in honor of fallen Lincoln firefighter

                Nathan Matthews, a Lincoln native, died on July 24 from injuries suffered in late June while battling the Knowles wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border,

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