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1 / 2 VALENTINE, Neb. — Homemade hot air balloons gave Valentine eighth graders a chance to take science outside the classroom and learn lessons that could carry them far into the future. The students designed and built the balloons at the end of last school year. They finally got to launch their creations on Monday. “It’s a lot more fun because you actually get the chance to make something instead of just doing worksheets,” said student Veda Dent.

NORTH PLATTE -- With 12-time state champion Minden failing to qualify for this year's Class C state championships in girl's golf, the team field appeared wide open. Three different district champions came into the meet with district scores at 370 or better, as did two other Class C-1 teams. With only five returning medalists from a season ago, the competition at Lake Maloney Golf Course seemed to be wide open. Then West Holt began golfing.

Beverly E Perott, February 26, 1934- October 9, 2026, of Weatherford, TX., born a preemie in Adams Nebraska on the family farm, to Urban and Elizabeth (Carnes) Behrens. Beverly was always surrounded with many uncles, aunts & cousins as she grew up and whom she held dear. Beverly graduated in 1952 from Beatrice High School and married Robert A. Williams the fall of 1952. As a young woman she provided bookkeeping on Harlingen Tx Air force base, Lincoln NE Air force Base and Gage Co ASCS office.

By Abigail Carrera, 10/11 LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A fire that displaced six people in northeast Lincoln Saturday caused an estimated $161,000 in damage, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue. Firefighters were called to a fully involved garage fire that spread to two homes near North 69th Circle and Huntington Avenue just before 6 p.m. No injuries were reported, but six people had to be relocated. All pets inside were found safe, but two dogs went with animal control to be checked out.

KEARNEY, Neb. — A Colorado man was arrested Saturday morning after leading Nebraska State Patrol troopers on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 80. According to NSP, the pursuit began around 9 a.m. when a trooper spotted a Toyota Camry speeding westbound on I-80 near Kearney. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over and accelerated to speeds exceeding 100 mph.

GENEVA, Neb. - After a back and forth first half underscored by big plays from both teams, Fillmore Central (6-1) took control of the game with critical plays in all three phases, and that was the separator in a 43-29 victory over Wilber-Clatonia (4-3) on Friday night in Geneva.

ALLIANCE, Neb. — A 17-year-old was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Alliance, followed minutes later by a separate crash in which a vehicle struck a local furniture store. According to the Alliance Police Department, emergency responders were called to the intersection of U.S. Highway 385 and West Third Street at approximately 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, after a vehicle and motorcycle collided.

LINCOLN, Neb. - With about 12 minutes to go, Nebraska fans might have been thinking it was finally time for the Huskers to find their first Top 25 victory since 2016. However, 14 unanswered from the Hoosiers would put that to bed as No. 7 Indiana pulls off a 20-17 win. The Huskers jumped out to a 10-3 lead with Nyziah Hunter scoring his first touchdown in the first quarter.

SIDNEY — The Sidney Red Raiders improved to 7-0 with a 42-0 shutout of the Kearney Catholic Stars Friday night at Weymouth Field. Ranked No. 2 in Class C-1, Sidney recorded its fourth shutout in seven games, limiting the Stars to 84 yards of total offense. Kearney Catholic managed no rushing yards and just 12 passing yards in the first half, along with only one first down. Sidney scored 35 points in the opening half, including three touchdowns of at least 36 yards and a special teams touchdown.

OAKLAND - The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Bears answered every challenge Oakland-Craig threw their way Friday night, turning a close game early into a runaway victory. LCC exploded for 68 points and pulled away for a 68–28 win over the Knights, with senior Tanner Thompson finding the end zone six times. Oakland-Craig struck first after Luke Loftis sacked LCC quarterback Alex Kvols and forced a fumble. Trey Sluyter scooped up the loose ball and raced to the Bears’ six-yard line.