It’s fitting to set aside time each year to express gratitude to God and to one another for the many blessings we enjoy.&nbsp; In seasons of peace and plenty, as well as in times of war and loss, Americans have faithfully carried on Thanksgiving traditions.&nbsp; During challenging times, it’s even more important to remember the abundant blessings we enjoy as Americans.

In 2001, President George W. Bush issued a Thanksgiving proclamation a couple months after the tragic September 11th&nbsp;terrorist attacks.&nbsp; The sentiments he expressed ring true this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

“During these extraordinary times, we find particular assurance from our Thanksgiving tradition, which reminds us that we, as a people and individually, always have reason to hope and trust in God, despite great adversity....In thankfulness and humility, we acknowledge, especially now, our dependence on One greater than ourselves. &nbsp;On this day of Thanksgiving, let our thanksgiving be revealed in the compassionate support we render to our fellow citizens who are grieving unimaginable loss; and let us reach out with care to those in need of food, shelter, and words of hope. &nbsp;May Almighty God, who is our refuge and our strength in this time of trouble, watch over our homeland, protect us, and grant us patience, resolve, and wisdom in all that is to come.”

As we finish 2020, let’s draw strength from the example of previous American generations who have overcome war, economic depression, disaster, and even pandemics.&nbsp; Let’s use our Nebraska grit to slow the spread of the virus as we get through this together.&nbsp;

At Thanksgiving time, we usually join with friends and family for a large meal of turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.&nbsp; This year, Nebraskans are holding smaller gatherings—or getting together virtually—to slow the spread of coronavirus.&nbsp; Even if you’re unable to gather with family this holiday, find a way to stay connected by phone or video.&nbsp; It’s important for us to support one another as we cope with the disruptions of the coronavirus.

Although Thanksgiving in 2020 may look different for you, there are still plenty of reasons to give thanks.&nbsp; Here are a few that come to mind for me. &nbsp;As Americans, we’re blessed to live in a time of relative peace.&nbsp; Even with the disruptions of the coronavirus, we enjoy prosperity that would have been unimaginable to the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock.&nbsp; Our Constitution allows for us to exercise many freedoms: religious freedom, freedom of the press, and the freedom of speech.&nbsp; Many military servicemen and women put their lives on the line every day to protect our Republic and these freedoms.&nbsp; We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.

Our free country and free enterprise system have given us great prosperity.&nbsp; In the midst of this pandemic, we’re blessed with technology to connect with loved ones living far away.&nbsp; We’re blessed to have excellent health care.&nbsp; We’re blessed to live in a scientifically advanced country with the capability of rapidly developing vaccines.

Despite the pandemic, Nebraska is expected to experience a bountiful harvest this year.&nbsp; Nebraska’s corn growers are forecasted to bring in a record of 1.82 billion bushels.&nbsp; Soybean production is up 5% from last year to about 300 million bushels.&nbsp; The sorghum crop of 12.4 million bushels is also projected to exceed last year’s numbers.&nbsp; Dry edible bean production is forecasted to be up 85% from 2019, and sugar beet production is expected be 38% higher than last year.

This year, we are especially grateful for our healthcare workers. &nbsp;Nurses, doctors, hospital staff, and public health leaders are on the front lines working long hours to help Nebraskans stay healthy during the pandemic.&nbsp; As we enter this holiday season, our hospitals are counting on Nebraskans to be smart in their social interactions to help slow the spread of coronavirus.&nbsp; We all need to do our part to help them by wearing a mask, washing our hands often, and watching our distance.&nbsp; Nebraskans are hard-working folks, and we don’t like to be on the sidelines.&nbsp; It’s critically important, however, for everyone to stay home when sick to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Our Local Health Departments tell us the virus is spreading at informal gatherings, usually in people’s homes.&nbsp; As you think about celebrating the holidays, please keep gatherings small and avoid the “Three Cs”, even in private settings.&nbsp; Avoid&nbsp;crowded places&nbsp;where you can’t practice social distancing.&nbsp; Avoid&nbsp;close contacts&nbsp;where you’re within six feet of someone for 15 minutes or more.&nbsp; And avoid&nbsp;confined spaces&nbsp;with poor ventilation.&nbsp; Using these tools is the best way to support our healthcare workers and protect our hospitals.

If you have questions about Nebraska’s coronavirus response, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov">pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 402-471-2244.&nbsp; I am grateful to the Nebraskans who’ll be working this Thanksgiving weekend to help folks stay healthy in hospitals and nursing homes.&nbsp; I wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday.

It’s fitting to set aside time each year to express gratitude to God and to one another for the many blessings we enjoy.&nbsp; In seasons of peace and plenty, as well as in times of war and loss, Americans have faithfully carried on Thanksgiving traditions.&nbsp; During challenging times, it’s even more important to remember the abundant blessings we enjoy as Americans.In 2001, President George W. Bush issued a Thanksgiving proclamation a couple months after the tragic September 11th&nbsp;terrorist attacks.&nbsp; The sentiments he expressed ring true this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic.“During these extraordinary times, we find particular assurance from our Thanksgiving tradition, which reminds us that we, as a people and individually, always have reason to hope and trust in God, despite great adversity....In thankfulness and humility, we acknowledge, especially now, our dependence on One greater than ourselves. &nbsp;On this day of Thanksgiving, let our thanksgiving be revealed in the compassionate support we render to our fellow citizens who are grieving unimaginable loss; and let us reach out with care to those in need of food, shelter, and words of hope. &nbsp;May Almighty God, who is our refuge and our strength in this time of trouble, watch over our homeland, protect us, and grant us patience, resolve, and wisdom in all that is to come.”As we finish 2020, let’s draw strength from the example of previous American generations who have overcome war, economic depression, disaster, and even pandemics.&nbsp; Let’s use our Nebraska grit to slow the spread of the virus as we get through this together.&nbsp;At Thanksgiving time, we usually join with friends and family for a large meal of turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.&nbsp; This year, Nebraskans are holding smaller gatherings—or getting together virtually—to slow the spread of coronavirus.&nbsp; Even if you’re unable to gather with family this holiday, find a way to stay connected by phone or video.&nbsp; It’s important for us to support one another as we cope with the disruptions of the coronavirus.Although Thanksgiving in 2020 may look different for you, there are still plenty of reasons to give thanks.&nbsp; Here are a few that come to mind for me. &nbsp;As Americans, we’re blessed to live in a time of relative peace.&nbsp; Even with the disruptions of the coronavirus, we enjoy prosperity that would have been unimaginable to the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock.&nbsp; Our Constitution allows for us to exercise many freedoms: religious freedom, freedom of the press, and the freedom of speech.&nbsp; Many military servicemen and women put their lives on the line every day to protect our Republic and these freedoms.&nbsp; We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.Our free country and free enterprise system have given us great prosperity.&nbsp; In the midst of this pandemic, we’re blessed with technology to connect with loved ones living far away.&nbsp; We’re blessed to have excellent health care.&nbsp; We’re blessed to live in a scientifically advanced country with the capability of rapidly developing vaccines.Despite the pandemic, Nebraska is expected to experience a bountiful harvest this year.&nbsp; Nebraska’s corn growers are forecasted to bring in a record of 1.82 billion bushels.&nbsp; Soybean production is up 5% from last year to about 300 million bushels.&nbsp; The sorghum crop of 12.4 million bushels is also projected to exceed last year’s numbers.&nbsp; Dry edible bean production is forecasted to be up 85% from 2019, and sugar beet production is expected be 38% higher than last year.This year, we are especially grateful for our healthcare workers. &nbsp;Nurses, doctors, hospital staff, and public health leaders are on the front lines working long hours to help Nebraskans stay healthy during the pandemic.&nbsp; As we enter this holiday season, our hospitals are counting on Nebraskans to be smart in their social interactions to help slow the spread of coronavirus.&nbsp; We all need to do our part to help them by wearing a mask, washing our hands often, and watching our distance.&nbsp; Nebraskans are hard-working folks, and we don’t like to be on the sidelines.&nbsp; It’s critically important, however, for everyone to stay home when sick to slow the spread of the coronavirus.Our Local Health Departments tell us the virus is spreading at informal gatherings, usually in people’s homes.&nbsp; As you think about celebrating the holidays, please keep gatherings small and avoid the “Three Cs”, even in private settings.&nbsp; Avoid&nbsp;crowded places&nbsp;where you can’t practice social distancing.&nbsp; Avoid&nbsp;close contacts&nbsp;where you’re within six feet of someone for 15 minutes or more.&nbsp; And avoid&nbsp;confined spaces&nbsp;with poor ventilation.&nbsp; Using these tools is the best way to support our healthcare workers and protect our hospitals.If you have questions about Nebraska’s coronavirus response, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov">pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 402-471-2244.&nbsp; I am grateful to the Nebraskans who’ll be working this Thanksgiving weekend to help folks stay healthy in hospitals and nursing homes.&nbsp; I wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday.

Gov. Ricketts: Giving thanks in adversity

Multiple City of Alliance facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The closures include: the Utility Office, Public Works and the Municipal Building.

The Alliance Municipal Landfill, Public Library, Knight and Sallows Museums, and Public Transit will also be closed Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 for the holiday weekend.

Public Transit will still be running for all pre-scheduled riders on Sunday, Nov. 29.

Contact the City Administration Offices at (308) 762-5400 for any questions or for more information.

By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle PostMultiple City of Alliance facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. The closures include: the Utility Office, Public Works and the Municipal Building.The Alliance Municipal Landfill, Public Library, Knight and Sallows Museums, and Public Transit will also be closed Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 for the holiday weekend.Public Transit will still be running for all pre-scheduled riders on Sunday, Nov. 29.Contact the City Administration Offices at (308) 762-5400 for any questions or for more information.

Thanksgiving closures in the City of Alliance 

As the need for blood donations continues to become ever-more critical, the American Red Cross is partnering with Eagle Radio to both raise awareness and funding for the organization.

In conjunction with the Robert E &amp; Patricia A. Schmidt Foundation, Eagle Radio markets in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri will also be raising funds in an effort to help bolster the Red Cross vehicle fleet.

Donations will help the Red Cross purchase new community emergency vehicles that deliver critical blood needs across the region.

Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Schmidt Foundation.

“The mission of the American Red Cross is more important today than ever, and Eagle Radio is proud to help strengthen the organization and its life-saving efforts,” said Eagle Radio Chairman Gary Shorman, who is also the Schmidt Foundation chairman of the board. “We urge our listeners and readers to consider helping this great cause — and strengthen the health and safety of our community at the same time.”

• Text to give: You can be a part of our community emergency vehicle campaign by texting the word RCFLEET to 41411 to make a donation.&nbsp;

• <a href="http://bit.ly/donateeagleradioschmidt">Eagle Radio microsite</a>

• <a href="http://bit.ly/GoFundMeEagleRadioRedCross">GoFundMe</a>

• Mail:&nbsp;American Red Cross 707 N. Main St., Wichita, KS 67203. Please indicate&nbsp;Eagle Radio Blood Fleet Campaign&nbsp;on the memo line of your check. Or you can download a mail-in donation form <a href="https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/donations/2019_Updated%20IRF%20Form_v1_FINAL_RSG00000MCDF.PDF">HERE</a>.

Last year, in the Eagle Radio markets, Red Cross collected over 370,000 units of lifesaving blood in support of more than 200 area hospitals.

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Eagle Radio teams with Red Cross to replenish vehicle fleet

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Nebraska remains near record levels, but the total has remained relatively stable over the past week. 

The state said 971 people were hospitalized with the virus on Monday. 

Over the past week, that figure has gone up and down between a low of 961 last Wednesday and Friday’s record of 987. But more social distancing restrictions could still be triggered soon because more than 23% of the state’s hospital beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients. 

Gov. Pete Ricketts has said that more restrictions will be imposed when that figure reaches 25% of the state’s hospital beds.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Nebraska remains near record levels, but the total has remained relatively stable over the past week. The state said 971 people were hospitalized with the virus on Monday. Over the past week, that figure has gone up and down between a low of 961 last Wednesday and Friday’s record of 987. But more social distancing restrictions could still be triggered soon because more than 23% of the state’s hospital beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients. Gov. Pete Ricketts has said that more restrictions will be imposed when that figure reaches 25% of the state’s hospital beds.

Nebraska virus hospitalizations remain near record levels

Two additional COVID-related deaths are being reported in the Panhandle. A Cheyenne County female in her 70s and a Kimball County female in her 90s have both recently passed away. This brings the total deaths in the Panhandle to 49.

“We wish to express our sincerest condolences in the passing of two Panhandle residents.&nbsp;We send their friends and loved ones peace and comfort during their time of loss,” expressed Kim Engel, Panhandle Public Health District Director.

We understand people may be experiencing pandemic fatigue, but this is the year to be as safe as possible for your family, friends, loved ones, and our most vulnerable community members. It takes all of us to break the transmission cycle.

There will come a time when standard family get-togethers will be safe again but this isn’t the time, unfortunately. Zoom is lifting its 40-minute time limit for free meetings on Thanksgiving. What a perfect way for people to connect via distance. It’s important to remember that the act of staying apart is the act of love this year.

An activity we are encouraging people to do is to engage in a conversation with your friends and loved ones, safely via phone call, video chat, or social media, to share what each is grateful for and mindful of. People’s mental health is just as critical as their physical health, we need people to feed that innate desire for connecting (safely, of course). Please be safe this Thanksgiving holiday.

Unified Command confirms 393 more cases of COVID in the Panhandle since last reporting on Thursday, November 19. Recoveries are available on the Panhandle dashboard at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pphd.org/" target="_blank">www.pphd.org</a>. The investigations are underway, all close contacts will be quarantined.

Testing information and access for the Panhandle area:

By PPHDTwo additional COVID-related deaths are being reported in the Panhandle. A Cheyenne County female in her 70s and a Kimball County female in her 90s have both recently passed away. This brings the total deaths in the Panhandle to 49.“We wish to express our sincerest condolences in the passing of two Panhandle residents.&nbsp;We send their friends and loved ones peace and comfort during their time of loss,” expressed Kim Engel, Panhandle Public Health District Director.We understand people may be experiencing pandemic fatigue, but this is the year to be as safe as possible for your family, friends, loved ones, and our most vulnerable community members. It takes all of us to break the transmission cycle.There will come a time when standard family get-togethers will be safe again but this isn’t the time, unfortunately. Zoom is lifting its 40-minute time limit for free meetings on Thanksgiving. What a perfect way for people to connect via distance. It’s important to remember that the act of staying apart is the act of love this year.An activity we are encouraging people to do is to engage in a conversation with your friends and loved ones, safely via phone call, video chat, or social media, to share what each is grateful for and mindful of. People’s mental health is just as critical as their physical health, we need people to feed that innate desire for connecting (safely, of course). Please be safe this Thanksgiving holiday.<ul>
 <li>Avoid the Three Cs:</li><li>Avoid Crowded Places – Avoid gathering in groups where you cannot maintain 6-feet of distance from others</li><li>Avoid Close Contact – Wear a mask over your nose and mouth or maintain 6-feet distance when you are spending more than 15 total minutes with people you don’t live with</li><li>Avoid Confined Spaces – Avoid enclosed spaces with poor ventilation</li>
 </ul>Unified Command confirms 393 more cases of COVID in the Panhandle since last reporting on Thursday, November 19. Recoveries are available on the Panhandle dashboard at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pphd.org/" target="_blank">www.pphd.org</a>. The investigations are underway, all close contacts will be quarantined.<figure>
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 <li>You can sign up for the following free testing at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.testnebraska.com/" target="_blank">Testnebraska.com</a>&nbsp;or 402-207-9377:</li><li>Box Butte General Hospital in&nbsp;Alliance: Monday-Friday, 9-10am</li><li>212 East 24th Street&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Chadron&nbsp;Community Hospital: Mondays &amp; Fridays, 7-9am</li><li>821 Morehead Street (Old Hospital ER Entrance next to Wilson Park)</li><li>Other testing opportunities for symptomatic patients may be available through the hospital as ordered by your Primary Care Practitioner, call the hospital at 747-2466 with questions.</li><li>Gordon&nbsp;Memorial Hospital: Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 2-4pm</li><li>Regional West Health Services in&nbsp;Scottsbluff: Monday &amp; Wednesday, Noon-3pm; Tuesdays &amp; Fridays, 1pm-4pm; Call 308-630-2100 for other testing opportunities for symptomatic patients.</li><li>Sidney&nbsp;Regional Medical Center: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &amp; Thursdays, 7-9:30am</li><li>Community Action Health Center in&nbsp;Gering: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &amp; Thursdays, 7-8am</li><li>Testing is free, sign up at&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/yydxr5mc" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/yydxr5mc</a></li><li>Alliance Community Pharmacy in&nbsp;Alliance: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm</li><li>For people experiencing symptoms, same day results. Call 308-629-1045 for appointment, fee is $125.</li><li>Morrill County Community Hospital in&nbsp;Bridgeport: Daily</li><li>Call 308-262-1616 for testing, same day results, insurance can be billed.</li><li>Contact your local hospital or clinic for information on testing access.</li>
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PPHD: Safe opportunities to connect during the Thanksgiving holiday 

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A Nebraska prison inmate who had COVID-19 and other medical problems has died.

<a href="https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nebraska-prison-inmate-with-covid-19-dies-in-hospital/article_f484de95-5a3e-577d-9ebc-6a6ea58f6548.html" target="_blank">The Omaha World-Herald</a>&nbsp;reports that the inmate, who was in his 70s, died Monday at a hospital in Lincoln. The inmate's name was not released.

The cause of death has not been determined. A grand jury will investigate the cause of death.

Corrections Director Scott Frakes said the inmate was serving time for first-degree murder, assault and a weapons conviction out of Douglas County. The man tested negative for COVID-19 when he was admitted to the hospital last month, but recently tested positive.

At least four other Nebraska inmates with COVID-19 have died since the onset of the pandemic.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A Nebraska prison inmate who had COVID-19 and other medical problems has died.<a href="https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nebraska-prison-inmate-with-covid-19-dies-in-hospital/article_f484de95-5a3e-577d-9ebc-6a6ea58f6548.html" target="_blank">The Omaha World-Herald</a>&nbsp;reports that the inmate, who was in his 70s, died Monday at a hospital in Lincoln. The inmate's name was not released.The cause of death has not been determined. A grand jury will investigate the cause of death.Corrections Director Scott Frakes said the inmate was serving time for first-degree murder, assault and a weapons conviction out of Douglas County. The man tested negative for COVID-19 when he was admitted to the hospital last month, but recently tested positive.At least four other Nebraska inmates with COVID-19 have died since the onset of the pandemic.

Nebraska prison inmate with COVID-19 dies

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PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Sarpy County plans to put up a permanent memorial for two young Nebraska boys who were brutally murdered in 1983. 

The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Monday that the memorial will serve as a reminder of their lives and represent the county’s commitment to seeking justice for crime victims. 

Thirteen-year-old Danny Joe Eberle was delivering newspapers for the Omaha World-Herald when he went missing on Sept. 18, 1983. 

His body was found a few days later in rural Bellevue, Nebraska. 

Twelve-year-old Christopher Walden went missing while walking to school on Dec. 2, 1983. 

It was the first day his mother allowed him to do so since Eberle’s murder. His body was recovered on Dec. 5.

PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Sarpy County plans to put up a permanent memorial for two young Nebraska boys who were brutally murdered in 1983. The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Monday that the memorial will serve as a reminder of their lives and represent the county’s commitment to seeking justice for crime victims. Thirteen-year-old Danny Joe Eberle was delivering newspapers for the Omaha World-Herald when he went missing on Sept. 18, 1983. His body was found a few days later in rural Bellevue, Nebraska. Twelve-year-old Christopher Walden went missing while walking to school on Dec. 2, 1983. It was the first day his mother allowed him to do so since Eberle’s murder. His body was recovered on Dec. 5.

Memorial planned for two Nebraska boys murdered in 1983

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A group of meatpacking workers has filed a lawsuit alleging that a small Nebraska plant failed to take adequate precautions to protect them from the coronavirus. 

The American Civil Liberties Union filed the federal lawsuit on Monday against Noah’s Ark Processors in Hastings, Nebraska. 

The lawsuit says the plant has made no effort to spread workers out to limit the spread of the virus, and it fails to promptly replace workers’ masks when they become soiled with blood and sweat. 

Company officials declined to comment Monday.

 The meatpacking industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic because workers often stand shoulder-to-shoulder.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A group of meatpacking workers has filed a lawsuit alleging that a small Nebraska plant failed to take adequate precautions to protect them from the coronavirus. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the federal lawsuit on Monday against Noah’s Ark Processors in Hastings, Nebraska. The lawsuit says the plant has made no effort to spread workers out to limit the spread of the virus, and it fails to promptly replace workers’ masks when they become soiled with blood and sweat. Company officials declined to comment Monday. The meatpacking industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic because workers often stand shoulder-to-shoulder.

Lawsuit: Firm did not protect meatpacking workers from virus

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska reported one of the lowest numbers of new virus cases this month on Sunday, but the number of people hospitalized with the virus remains high and continues to strain hospital capacity in the state.

 The state reported 1,032 new virus cases Sunday. 

That was less than half of the seven-day rolling average of daily new cases in the state, which was 2,313.57. 

State data shows that 976 people were being treated for COVID-19 in the state’s hospitals, occupying 23% of the state’s hospital beds.

 The threshold of 25% that will trigger more social distancing restrictions from the state.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska reported one of the lowest numbers of new virus cases this month on Sunday, but the number of people hospitalized with the virus remains high and continues to strain hospital capacity in the state. The state reported 1,032 new virus cases Sunday. That was less than half of the seven-day rolling average of daily new cases in the state, which was 2,313.57. State data shows that 976 people were being treated for COVID-19 in the state’s hospitals, occupying 23% of the state’s hospital beds. The threshold of 25% that will trigger more social distancing restrictions from the state.

Ricketts warns imminent restrictions amid hospitalizations

BRADY, Neb.-A man wanted for a parole violation and who may possibly be connected to the death of a 71-year-old man in Colorado may be in Nebraska.

The body of 71-year-old Randall Schubert was found on November 5 in Longmont, Colorado.

Police in Longmont have identified 36-year-old Edward Herbert Hoid as a person of interest in the case.

Longmont police say Hoid had been living in Lyons, Colorado, but they say he may currently be residing in Brady, Nebraska.

Hoid is described as a white male, 6' tall, weighing 180 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes.

Police say Hoid should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone who sees Hoid should contact local law enforcement immediately.&nbsp;

Hoid is currently wanted on a parole violation and has not been charged with any crime in the death of Schubert.

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 </figure>BRADY, Neb.-A man wanted for a parole violation and who may possibly be connected to the death of a 71-year-old man in Colorado may be in Nebraska.The body of 71-year-old Randall Schubert was found on November 5 in Longmont, Colorado.Police in Longmont have identified 36-year-old Edward Herbert Hoid as a person of interest in the case.Longmont police say Hoid had been living in Lyons, Colorado, but they say he may currently be residing in Brady, Nebraska.Hoid is described as a white male, 6' tall, weighing 180 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes.Police say Hoid should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone who sees Hoid should contact local law enforcement immediately.&nbsp;Hoid is currently wanted on a parole violation and has not been charged with any crime in the death of Schubert.

Man possibly connected to Colorado homicide may be in Brady

Winter sports in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference will proceed forward.&nbsp; The RMAC announced the decision Tuesday afternoon along with several guidelines and regulations for each sport. 

A league news release included, "Due to the COVID-19 virus, all plans were reviewed by the RMAC’s Student-Athlete Health and Safety Committee, Certified Athletic Trainers Committee, Athletic Administrators Committee and ultimately approved by the Presidents’ Council." While the green light to go forward is a welcome sign for players and coaches, the situation will be monitored closely and changes to schedules and sports should be expected due to specific COVID-19 related situations.&nbsp; The RMAC's decision leaves future postponements and cancelations on a more individual-based level as opposed to a blanket shutdown of winter sports.

From the news release, "All decisions are subject to change at any time due to institution, conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines as dictated by local, state and federal health policies and restrictions."

“We understand those following the RMAC have been anxious to learn of more concrete plans for our Winter Sports,” noted RMAC Commissioner Chris Graham. “We have all found that decisions made too far in advance will likely experience some level of change and our goal is to provide as much certainty to our plans during this exceptionally uncertain time. Additionally, our overriding goal has been to ensure that student-athlete health and safety has directed all decisions from beginning to end.” Here is what the league issued for COVID-19 winter sports guidance for sports that CSC sponsors, and we've highlighted a few points: General

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorWinter sports in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference will proceed forward.&nbsp; The RMAC announced the decision Tuesday afternoon along with several guidelines and regulations for each sport. A league news release included, "Due to the COVID-19 virus, all plans were reviewed by the RMAC’s Student-Athlete Health and Safety Committee, Certified Athletic Trainers Committee, Athletic Administrators Committee and ultimately approved by the Presidents’ Council." While the green light to go forward is a welcome sign for players and coaches, the situation will be monitored closely and changes to schedules and sports should be expected due to specific COVID-19 related situations.&nbsp; The RMAC's decision leaves future postponements and cancelations on a more individual-based level as opposed to a blanket shutdown of winter sports.From the news release, "All decisions are subject to change at any time due to institution, conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines as dictated by local, state and federal health policies and restrictions."“We understand those following the RMAC have been anxious to learn of more concrete plans for our Winter Sports,” noted RMAC Commissioner Chris Graham. “We have all found that decisions made too far in advance will likely experience some level of change and our goal is to provide as much certainty to our plans during this exceptionally uncertain time. Additionally, our overriding goal has been to ensure that student-athlete health and safety has directed all decisions from beginning to end.” Here is what the league issued for COVID-19 winter sports guidance for sports that CSC sponsors, and we've highlighted a few points: General<ul>
 <li>RMAC COVID-19 requirements include masking of all non-competing participants including officials.</li><li>Currently in Colorado, fans are not permitted in counties listed as “Level Red.” Parents and fans are encouraged to consult with their team’s coach, the host institution’s athletics website and the RMAC COVID-19 webpage for up-to-date information on attendance restrictions.</li><li>If local health authorities permit attendance at RMAC events, teams must come to mutual agreement on whether fans will be permitted.</li><li>Competition travel health and safety protocols are mandated by RMAC for all student-athletes and support staff.</li><li>Positive COVID-19 cases with student-athletes or support staff, and subsequent decisions to isolate and/or quarantine, will be made independently by each local public health authority.</li><li>Institutions/teams are permitted to “opt-out” of any RMAC-scheduled competition without penalty for concerns related to COVID-19. In Basketball and Wrestling these competitions will be considered “No Contests.”</li><li>New Mexico Highlands University has “opted-out” of Winter Sports competition in the Fall Semester due to state health restrictions.&nbsp;</li>
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 <li>Student-athletes and associated team support staff are required to follow daily symptom checking protocols in addition to weekly testing.</li><li>The previously approved 22-game RMAC schedule shall remain intact, barring decisions by individual programs and institutions to not compete.</li><li>Following any No Contest declarations, institutions are permitted to fill the lost contest with an additional non-conference contest versus an RMAC team.</li><li>An RMAC Champion shall be declared if at least five teams complete 50% of their originally approve schedule – 11 games. The Regular Season Champion and RMAC Tournament qualifiers shall be determined by the use of the NCAA Division II RPI system. Teams must compete in at least 11 regularly scheduled contests to be eligible for the RMAC Tournament.</li>
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 <li>Student-athletes and associated team support staff are required to follow daily symptom checking protocols in addition to weekly testing.</li><li>Teams shall be permitted to schedule additional non-conference matches with RMAC opponents within NCAA Division II contest limits.</li><li>An RMAC Champion shall be declared if at least five teams complete 50% of their original round-robin schedule – 4 matches.</li>
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RMAC moving forward with winter sports, COVID-19 guidance issued

Chadron State is adding a regional high school basketball star to its women's basketball program.

Cody-Kilgore High School senior Elle Ravenscroft announced her Letter of Intent signing with the Eagles Monday through her Twitter account.

Ravenscroft poured in 20 points per game on 48% shooting her junior season.&nbsp; Her biggest scoring night was a 32-point outburst in a win over Bennett County, and she opened last season with a a pair of 28-point nights in her first three games against the Hay Springs Hawks and Arthur County.

She'll also help CSC on the glass and defensively.&nbsp; Ravenscroft grabbed 9.1 rebounds per game last year to go along with 2.2 steals per game.

Ravenscroft begins her senior year with the Cowgirls opening their season December 4 against Hay Springs.

By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorChadron State is adding a regional high school basketball star to its women's basketball program.Cody-Kilgore High School senior Elle Ravenscroft announced her Letter of Intent signing with the Eagles Monday through her Twitter account.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excited to announce that I will be continuing my basketball career at Chadron State College! Thanks to my coach and team for all the support. Go Eagles!🏀🦅 <a href="https://t.co/kUOEnnoipd">pic.twitter.com/kUOEnnoipd</a>&mdash; elle ravenscroft ☆ (@ellegrace2021) <a href="https://twitter.com/ellegrace2021/status/1331048002505551872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Ravenscroft poured in 20 points per game on 48% shooting her junior season.&nbsp; Her biggest scoring night was a 32-point outburst in a win over Bennett County, and she opened last season with a a pair of 28-point nights in her first three games against the Hay Springs Hawks and Arthur County.She'll also help CSC on the glass and defensively.&nbsp; Ravenscroft grabbed 9.1 rebounds per game last year to go along with 2.2 steals per game.Ravenscroft begins her senior year with the Cowgirls opening their season December 4 against Hay Springs.

🏀| Cody-Kilgore basketball star signs with CSC women's hoops

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Scott Frost says linebacker Collin Miller is unlikely to play the rest of the season after he injured his spine making a tackle against Illinois. Miller suffered a spinal concussion, which is characterized by a temporary sensory impairment and motor weakness. It usually goes away in one to three days with no lasting effects.  Miller was hurt early in the fourth quarter Saturday and taken off the field on a stretcher. He was hospitalized overnight. The senior captain from Fishers, Indiana, is the Cornhuskers’ fourth-leading tackler. He visited his teammates Monday at practice.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Scott Frost says linebacker Collin Miller is unlikely to play the rest of the season after he injured his spine making a tackle against Illinois. Miller suffered a spinal concussion, which is characterized by a temporary sensory impairment and motor weakness. It usually goes away in one to three days with no lasting effects. Miller was hurt early in the fourth quarter Saturday and taken off the field on a stretcher. He was hospitalized overnight. The senior captain from Fishers, Indiana, is the Cornhuskers’ fourth-leading tackler. He visited his teammates Monday at practice.

🏈| Huskers' Miller likely out remainder of season after scary hit Saturday

Note: This is an evolving story.&nbsp; Check back for updates as we learn more information.

If getting to tip-off proves to be this perplexing all season long, we're in for an unpredictable and frustrating college basketball season.

Chadron State is staying home for Thanksgiving week after all, just days after the exciting announcement that the Eagles had accepted an invitation to play in the Golden Window Classic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

Last Wednesday, CSC announced men's games were scheduled against the Nevada Wolf Pack for Thanksgiving night and the San Francisco Dons on Friday morning the 27th.&nbsp; &nbsp;Now, San Francisco is headed to a new event in Connecticut and Nevada is facing two other schools instead of the Eagles, Nebraska and North Dakota State.

Things started to unravel last Friday when Saint Louis posted on its athletics website that it would stay home and host its own event this week.&nbsp; It included LSU among the field, breaking the news that SLU and the Tigers would be withdrawing from games in Lincoln.

Later Friday, Western Kentucky and San Francisco made it clear they were not coming to Lincoln either.&nbsp; The Dons have picked up four games in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Bubbleville Event, and WKU is replacing Creighton at the Bad Boy Mowers event in Sioux Falls, SD.

Heading into the weekend the Golden Window Classic schedule had shattered, leaving tournament organizer Elevate Hoops with Nebraska, Nevada and Chadron State from what was originally billed as a large multi-team event (MTE) with additional schools that have also since dropped out including Northern Iowa and Illinois State.

This morning (Monday) Nevada showed Chadron State on its schedule on a new day and time, Wednesday at Noon (CT) but the Eagles still weren't on any schedule to replace their game Friday with San Francisco.&nbsp; 

A fun thought was perhaps the Huskers sliding into that spot against the Eagles since Nebraska's game with USF Saturday was no longer happening.

However, by Monday afternoon a new team was in the field - North Dakota State, and the Eagles were on the outside looking in.  NDSU took CSC's place against Nevada Wednesday and the Bison will play the Huskers on Saturday.

Elevate Hoops confirmed the new schedule, which does not include the Eagles mid-Monday.&nbsp;

There may still be a little sliver of hope. It's not confirmed by CSC athletics yet that the men's basketball team will go without any games this week.&nbsp; Because of teams having to cancel or move games because of COVID-19 the schedule is very fluid and in constant flux. 

If we get word the Eagles find games over the holiday week we will certainly pass the details along.

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorNote: This is an evolving story.&nbsp; Check back for updates as we learn more information.If getting to tip-off proves to be this perplexing all season long, we're in for an unpredictable and frustrating college basketball season.Chadron State is staying home for Thanksgiving week after all, just days after the exciting announcement that the Eagles had accepted an invitation to play in the Golden Window Classic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.Last Wednesday, CSC announced men's games were scheduled against the Nevada Wolf Pack for Thanksgiving night and the San Francisco Dons on Friday morning the 27th.&nbsp; &nbsp;Now, San Francisco is headed to a new event in Connecticut and Nevada is facing two other schools instead of the Eagles, Nebraska and North Dakota State.Things started to unravel last Friday when Saint Louis posted on its athletics website that it would stay home and host its own event this week.&nbsp; It included LSU among the field, breaking the news that SLU and the Tigers would be withdrawing from games in Lincoln.Later Friday, Western Kentucky and San Francisco made it clear they were not coming to Lincoln either.&nbsp; The Dons have picked up four games in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Bubbleville Event, and WKU is replacing Creighton at the Bad Boy Mowers event in Sioux Falls, SD.Heading into the weekend the Golden Window Classic schedule had shattered, leaving tournament organizer Elevate Hoops with Nebraska, Nevada and Chadron State from what was originally billed as a large multi-team event (MTE) with additional schools that have also since dropped out including Northern Iowa and Illinois State.This morning (Monday) Nevada showed Chadron State on its schedule on a new day and time, Wednesday at Noon (CT) but the Eagles still weren't on any schedule to replace their game Friday with San Francisco.&nbsp; A fun thought was perhaps the Huskers sliding into that spot against the Eagles since Nebraska's game with USF Saturday was no longer happening.However, by Monday afternoon a new team was in the field - North Dakota State, and the Eagles were on the outside looking in. NDSU took CSC's place against Nevada Wednesday and the Bison will play the Huskers on Saturday.Elevate Hoops confirmed the new schedule, which does not include the Eagles mid-Monday.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are all set for the Golden Window Classic taking place this week in Lincoln, Nebraska! Here is the updated schedule. 👀🏀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoldenWindow2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoldenWindow2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/1g154zZ6QC">pic.twitter.com/1g154zZ6QC</a>&mdash; Elevate Hoops CBB (@ElevateHoopsCBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElevateHoopsCBB/status/1330992654335823874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>There may still be a little sliver of hope. It's not confirmed by CSC athletics yet that the men's basketball team will go without any games this week.&nbsp; Because of teams having to cancel or move games because of COVID-19 the schedule is very fluid and in constant flux. If we get word the Eagles find games over the holiday week we will certainly pass the details along.Stay tuned...

Men's 🏀 | Latest: Chadron State will stay home for Thanksgiving after all

Lincoln –&nbsp;Nebraska's Golden Window Classic schedule has been updated to reflect changes in the multi-team event organized by Elevate Hoops. In the revised tournament schedule, Nebraska will now play Nevada on Thursday (1 p.m., BTN) and North Dakota State on Saturday (11 a.m., BTN or BTN+).&nbsp; Nevada will take on North Dakota State on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the other game of the MTE at&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena. The Wolf Pack went 19-12 last season under Steve Alford, finishing second in the Mountain West Conference. Nevada returns one starter from last season's Mountain West Conference runner-up and was picked sixth in the Mountain West preseason poll. Nevada's top returning scorer is sophomore Zane Meeks, who averaged 6.4 points per game. Similar to Nebraska, the Wolf Pack add a trio of transfers in Warren Washington (Oregon State), Grant Sherfield (Wichita State) and Desmond Cambridge (Brown). Nebraska leads the all-time series, 3-1, as the teams have not met since Nebraska's 78-68 win over the Wolf Pack in the 1997 NIT in Reno. North Dakota State returns a pair of starters and seven letterwinners from a team that went 25-8 last season and shared the Summit League regular-season title before winning the conference tournament. The Bison, who are coached by David Richman, are led by senior forward Rocky Kreuser, who averaged 10.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. He was tabbed a second-team preseason All-Summit League second team. NDSU also returns Tyree Eady (6.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg) and Sam Griesel (6.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg) among its seven returnees. The remainder of Nebraska's previously announced non-conference schedule announced last Thursday remains intact, beginning with the Huskers' opener against McNeese State next Wednesday at 11 a.m.&nbsp; In addition, Nebraska's game at Creighton on Friday, Dec. 11, will be televised on Big Ten Network and will tip off at 6 p.m. All of Nebraska's 2020-21 games will also be carried on the Learfield/IMG College Husker Sports Network with Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhleisen. Nebraska Athletics announced that men's basketball season tickets would not be sold for the 2020-21 season. There will be no fans at 2020-21 men's basketball non-conference games.&nbsp; If Big Ten Conference protocol and local Directed Health Measures (DHM) allow for a limited number of fans during the 2020-21 conference season, priority would be given to 2019-20 season-ticket holders and information would be communicated directly to them at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln –&nbsp;Nebraska's Golden Window Classic schedule has been updated to reflect changes in the multi-team event organized by Elevate Hoops. In the revised tournament schedule, Nebraska will now play Nevada on Thursday (1 p.m., BTN) and North Dakota State on Saturday (11 a.m., BTN or BTN+).&nbsp; Nevada will take on North Dakota State on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the other game of the MTE at&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena. The Wolf Pack went 19-12 last season under Steve Alford, finishing second in the Mountain West Conference. Nevada returns one starter from last season's Mountain West Conference runner-up and was picked sixth in the Mountain West preseason poll. Nevada's top returning scorer is sophomore Zane Meeks, who averaged 6.4 points per game. Similar to Nebraska, the Wolf Pack add a trio of transfers in Warren Washington (Oregon State), Grant Sherfield (Wichita State) and Desmond Cambridge (Brown). Nebraska leads the all-time series, 3-1, as the teams have not met since Nebraska's 78-68 win over the Wolf Pack in the 1997 NIT in Reno. North Dakota State returns a pair of starters and seven letterwinners from a team that went 25-8 last season and shared the Summit League regular-season title before winning the conference tournament. The Bison, who are coached by David Richman, are led by senior forward Rocky Kreuser, who averaged 10.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. He was tabbed a second-team preseason All-Summit League second team. NDSU also returns Tyree Eady (6.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg) and Sam Griesel (6.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg) among its seven returnees. The remainder of Nebraska's previously announced non-conference schedule announced last Thursday remains intact, beginning with the Huskers' opener against McNeese State next Wednesday at 11 a.m.&nbsp; In addition, Nebraska's game at Creighton on Friday, Dec. 11, will be televised on Big Ten Network and will tip off at 6 p.m. All of Nebraska's 2020-21 games will also be carried on the Learfield/IMG College Husker Sports Network with Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhleisen. Nebraska Athletics announced that men's basketball season tickets would not be sold for the 2020-21 season. There will be no fans at 2020-21 men's basketball non-conference games.&nbsp; If Big Ten Conference protocol and local Directed Health Measures (DHM) allow for a limited number of fans during the 2020-21 conference season, priority would be given to 2019-20 season-ticket holders and information would be communicated directly to them at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Husker games at Golden Window Classic revised with new teams, new times

DENVER (AP) — Justin Simmons intercepted Ryan Fitzpatrick’s pass in the end zone with 63 seconds left Sunday, sealing the Denver Broncos’ 20-13 win over the Miami Dolphins.

The Broncos (4-6) not only prevented Tua Tagovailoa from becoming just the second rookie in the past 40 years to win his first four starts but they sacked him a half-dozen times and knocked him from the game in the fourth quarter.

Although the Dolphins (6-4) didn’t announce an injury to Tagovailoa before game’s end, the lefty walked gingerly to the sideline after his final sack, by Bradley Chubb.

On the play, Tagovailoa’s left leg bent awkwardly and guard Solomon Kindley stepped on Tagovailoa’s right foot.

Fitzpatrick entered the game with the Dolphins down 10 points and drove them to a field goal that made it a one-score deficit.

The Dolphins, who had won five in a row, had a chance to tie it after they turned away the Broncos at their 1.

Melvin Gordon was just about to score his third touchdown of the game when linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel atoned for a pair of penalties on the previous play by punching the ball loose at the 1. Safety Eric Rowe recovered.

Fitzpatrick completed 12 of 18 passes for 117 yards — better than Tagovailoa’s line of 11-for-20 for 83 — but Simmons intercepted his underthrown pass in the end zone after he'd driven the Dolphins from their 1 to the Broncos 15-yard line.

The Broncos ran out the clock with Drew Lock completing a 61-yard pass to Tim Patrick on fourth-and-14 from his 16, a play that began with 4 seconds remaining.

Lock completed 18 of 30 passes for 270 yards with no touchdowns and an interception. He started despite missing practice time during the week because of bruised ribs.

Linebacker Elandon Roberts stuffed Gordon a few inches shy of the first down on fourth-and-1 from the Dolphins 14 to open the second half, but Gordon&nbsp;scored from 20 yards&nbsp;on Denver’s next drive, putting the Broncos ahead 20-10 late in the third quarter.

Brandon McManus nailed a 47-yard field goal as the first half ended, sending the Broncos into the tunnel with a 13-10 lead.

The Broncos got off to another bad start, failing to score a touchdown on the opening drive for the 12th consecutive time when Lock threw his 11th interception of the season.

Xavien Howard stepped in front of Patrick and&nbsp;picked off his sixth pass&nbsp;of 2020, giving Miami the ball at the Denver 22.

It was Lock’s league-high sixth straight game with an interception and came on his second throw. He got the start over backup Brett Rypien after missing a day of practice with bruised ribs and a strained oblique courtesy of Arden Key’s blindside hit last week in Las Vegas.

Tagovailoa’s first career interception, by Simmons, two plays later was negated by A.J. Bouye’s holding call, and Bouye was beaten by DeVante Parker for a&nbsp;toe-tapping 3-yard touchdown catch&nbsp;that put Miami ahead 7-0.

The Broncos tied it on Gordon’s&nbsp;1-yard run&nbsp;that capped their longest drive (six minutes) in more than a month and Denver took its first lead in three weeks on McManus’ 29-yarder.

A former teammate at Syracuse says running back great Floyd Little, who has cancer, has entered hospice care. The 78-year-old Little was known as “The Franchise” in Denver because his signing was credited with keeping the team from relocating in the 1960s and with persuading voters to approve funds to build the old Mile High Stadium.

Dolphins: visit the New York Jets on Nov. 29.

Broncos: host the New Orleans Saints Nov. 29.

DENVER (AP) — Justin Simmons intercepted Ryan Fitzpatrick’s pass in the end zone with 63 seconds left Sunday, sealing the Denver Broncos’ 20-13 win over the Miami Dolphins.The Broncos (4-6) not only prevented Tua Tagovailoa from becoming just the second rookie in the past 40 years to win his first four starts but they sacked him a half-dozen times and knocked him from the game in the fourth quarter.Although the Dolphins (6-4) didn’t announce an injury to Tagovailoa before game’s end, the lefty walked gingerly to the sideline after his final sack, by Bradley Chubb.On the play, Tagovailoa’s left leg bent awkwardly and guard Solomon Kindley stepped on Tagovailoa’s right foot.Fitzpatrick entered the game with the Dolphins down 10 points and drove them to a field goal that made it a one-score deficit.The Dolphins, who had won five in a row, had a chance to tie it after they turned away the Broncos at their 1.Melvin Gordon was just about to score his third touchdown of the game when linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel atoned for a pair of penalties on the previous play by punching the ball loose at the 1. Safety Eric Rowe recovered.Fitzpatrick completed 12 of 18 passes for 117 yards — better than Tagovailoa’s line of 11-for-20 for 83 — but Simmons intercepted his underthrown pass in the end zone after he'd driven the Dolphins from their 1 to the Broncos 15-yard line.The Broncos ran out the clock with Drew Lock completing a 61-yard pass to Tim Patrick on fourth-and-14 from his 16, a play that began with 4 seconds remaining.Lock completed 18 of 30 passes for 270 yards with no touchdowns and an interception. He started despite missing practice time during the week because of bruised ribs.Linebacker Elandon Roberts stuffed Gordon a few inches shy of the first down on fourth-and-1 from the Dolphins 14 to open the second half, but Gordon&nbsp;scored from 20 yards&nbsp;on Denver’s next drive, putting the Broncos ahead 20-10 late in the third quarter.Brandon McManus nailed a 47-yard field goal as the first half ended, sending the Broncos into the tunnel with a 13-10 lead.The Broncos got off to another bad start, failing to score a touchdown on the opening drive for the 12th consecutive time when Lock threw his 11th interception of the season.Xavien Howard stepped in front of Patrick and&nbsp;picked off his sixth pass&nbsp;of 2020, giving Miami the ball at the Denver 22.It was Lock’s league-high sixth straight game with an interception and came on his second throw. He got the start over backup Brett Rypien after missing a day of practice with bruised ribs and a strained oblique courtesy of Arden Key’s blindside hit last week in Las Vegas.Tagovailoa’s first career interception, by Simmons, two plays later was negated by A.J. Bouye’s holding call, and Bouye was beaten by DeVante Parker for a&nbsp;toe-tapping 3-yard touchdown catch&nbsp;that put Miami ahead 7-0.The Broncos tied it on Gordon’s&nbsp;1-yard run&nbsp;that capped their longest drive (six minutes) in more than a month and Denver took its first lead in three weeks on McManus’ 29-yarder.FLOYD LITTLEA former teammate at Syracuse says running back great Floyd Little, who has cancer, has entered hospice care. The 78-year-old Little was known as “The Franchise” in Denver because his signing was credited with keeping the team from relocating in the 1960s and with persuading voters to approve funds to build the old Mile High Stadium.UP NEXTDolphins: visit the New York Jets on Nov. 29.Broncos: host the New Orleans Saints Nov. 29.

Broncos take down Tua, Dolphins with sack-filled Sunday, 20-13

Lincoln&nbsp;- Nebraska committed five turnovers, and visiting Illinois converted the miscues into 24 points as the Huskers fell to the Fighting Illini 41-23&nbsp;Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers mustered 392 yards of total offense but still slipped to 1-3. Redshirt freshman quarterback&nbsp;Luke McCaffrey&nbsp;rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries while adding 134 yards on 15-of-26 passing. But the young Nebraska quarterback also threw three interceptions and fumbled on the game's first play from scrimmage. That&nbsp;fumble, a short throw that was ruled a lateral and a fumble, was recovered by the Illini's Jake Hansen to set a strange tone for the game. Three plays and 21 yards later, Illinois was in the end zone after Chase Brown's three-yard scoring run. The touchdown put Illinois up 7-0 just 1:29 into the game. The Fighting Illini, who improved to 2-2, finished with 490 total yards, including 285&nbsp;on the ground and 205 yards passing.&nbsp;Brown finished the game with 110 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries, while Mike Epstein added 113&nbsp;yards on 12&nbsp;carries, going over the century mark on the game's final carry. Josh Imatorbhebhe finished with four receptions&nbsp;for 71 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Brandon Peters completed 18-of-25 passes for 205 yards while adding 36 rushing yards and a touchdown of his own on eight carries. Most importantly on Saturday, Illinois did not turn the ball over. Nebraska appeared to overcome the sudden jolt of the first fumble and the Illinois touchdown, as&nbsp;McCaffrey engineered a 12-play, 71-yard march that culminated with his five-yard touchdown run to tie the game 7-7 with 9:20 left in the first quarter. Illinois answered with a nine-play, 75-yard drive capped by Brown's second short touchdown run with 5:39 left in the first quarter to put the Illini back on top 14-7. The game swung firmly into the Illini's hands on Nebraska's next drive. Facing 4th-and-4 at the Illinois 42-yard-line, an errant snap sent McCaffrey scrambling for the ball in Husker territory. He recovered, then extended the play, but was forced to throw the ball downfield, where it was intercepted by Tarique Barnes at the Illinois 35. The Illini took a seven-point advantage and the ball to the second quarter, and quickly extended the lead to&nbsp;21-7 on a Peters to&nbsp;Imatorbhebhe 28-yard touchdown pass with 13:48 left in the half. After the teams exchanged unsuccessful drives, Nebraska momentarily appeared to have cut the Illini lead in half on&nbsp;Marvin Scott III's&nbsp;one-yard touchdown blast on 4th-and-Goal, but the score was wiped away with a holding penalty. The Huskers settled for&nbsp;Connor Culp's&nbsp;30-yard field goal with 7:32 left in the half to cut the Illinois margin to 21-10. On the ensuing drive, Illinois gained a firm grip on the game with a lightning quick, four-play, 89-yard march to take a 28-10 advantage with 5:50 left in the second quarter. The drive started with an eight-yard run from Brown, before Epstein unleashed a 58-yard burst to the Husker 23. Peters hooked up with Imatorbhebhe&nbsp;for 22 yards on the next play to set up Epstein's one-yard touchdown. While the scoring was done in the first half, the Huskers committed one more turnover, as McCaffrey was intercepted by Tony Adams, who returned the pick 23 yards to midfied with 17 seconds left. The Illini ran out of time and were unable to attempt a field goal after advancing to the Nebraska 19 Illinois started the second half with the ball and Nebraska's defense appeared to have the Illini stopped for a quick three-and-out, but punter Blake Hayes converted on 4th-and-8 from the Illinois 31 with a 14-yard run. Illinois turned that huge conversion&nbsp;into three points 12 plays later on James McCourt's&nbsp;24-yard field goal. Nebraska cut into the Illinois lead with its first second-half touchdown of the season with a six-play, 75-yard drive capped by McCaffrey's one-yard touchdown. But Peters and the Illini answered with a one-yard touchdown run of their own on the ensuing drive to send Nebraska to the fourth quarter trailing 38-17. Illinois added a short field goal in the fourth quarter, while&nbsp;Adrian Martinez&nbsp;led a seven-play, 58-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown on Nebraska's final possession of the game to produce the game's final points. Martinez completed 3-of-4 passes for 43 yards and a touchdown pass to&nbsp;Levi Falck. Martinez added eight rushing yards on two carries. Will Honas&nbsp;led the Nebraska defense with 10 total tackles, including a sack, another half TFL and a hurry, while&nbsp;JoJo Domann&nbsp;added eight tackles including a pair of TFLs and breakup. The Huskers return to Big Ten road action next week when they travel to Iowa on Friday, Nov. 27. Kickoff against the Hawkeyes on Black Friday is set for Noon at Kinnick Stadium. The game will be televised nationally by FOX.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Nebraska committed five turnovers, and visiting Illinois converted the miscues into 24 points as the Huskers fell to the Fighting Illini 41-23&nbsp;Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers mustered 392 yards of total offense but still slipped to 1-3. Redshirt freshman quarterback&nbsp;Luke McCaffrey&nbsp;rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries while adding 134 yards on 15-of-26 passing. But the young Nebraska quarterback also threw three interceptions and fumbled on the game's first play from scrimmage. That&nbsp;fumble, a short throw that was ruled a lateral and a fumble, was recovered by the Illini's Jake Hansen to set a strange tone for the game. Three plays and 21 yards later, Illinois was in the end zone after Chase Brown's three-yard scoring run. The touchdown put Illinois up 7-0 just 1:29 into the game. The Fighting Illini, who improved to 2-2, finished with 490 total yards, including 285&nbsp;on the ground and 205 yards passing.&nbsp;Brown finished the game with 110 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries, while Mike Epstein added 113&nbsp;yards on 12&nbsp;carries, going over the century mark on the game's final carry. Josh Imatorbhebhe finished with four receptions&nbsp;for 71 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Brandon Peters completed 18-of-25 passes for 205 yards while adding 36 rushing yards and a touchdown of his own on eight carries. Most importantly on Saturday, Illinois did not turn the ball over. Nebraska appeared to overcome the sudden jolt of the first fumble and the Illinois touchdown, as&nbsp;McCaffrey engineered a 12-play, 71-yard march that culminated with his five-yard touchdown run to tie the game 7-7 with 9:20 left in the first quarter. Illinois answered with a nine-play, 75-yard drive capped by Brown's second short touchdown run with 5:39 left in the first quarter to put the Illini back on top 14-7. The game swung firmly into the Illini's hands on Nebraska's next drive. Facing 4th-and-4 at the Illinois 42-yard-line, an errant snap sent McCaffrey scrambling for the ball in Husker territory. He recovered, then extended the play, but was forced to throw the ball downfield, where it was intercepted by Tarique Barnes at the Illinois 35. The Illini took a seven-point advantage and the ball to the second quarter, and quickly extended the lead to&nbsp;21-7 on a Peters to&nbsp;Imatorbhebhe 28-yard touchdown pass with 13:48 left in the half. After the teams exchanged unsuccessful drives, Nebraska momentarily appeared to have cut the Illini lead in half on&nbsp;Marvin Scott III's&nbsp;one-yard touchdown blast on 4th-and-Goal, but the score was wiped away with a holding penalty. The Huskers settled for&nbsp;Connor Culp's&nbsp;30-yard field goal with 7:32 left in the half to cut the Illinois margin to 21-10. On the ensuing drive, Illinois gained a firm grip on the game with a lightning quick, four-play, 89-yard march to take a 28-10 advantage with 5:50 left in the second quarter. The drive started with an eight-yard run from Brown, before Epstein unleashed a 58-yard burst to the Husker 23. Peters hooked up with Imatorbhebhe&nbsp;for 22 yards on the next play to set up Epstein's one-yard touchdown. While the scoring was done in the first half, the Huskers committed one more turnover, as McCaffrey was intercepted by Tony Adams, who returned the pick 23 yards to midfied with 17 seconds left. The Illini ran out of time and were unable to attempt a field goal after advancing to the Nebraska 19 Illinois started the second half with the ball and Nebraska's defense appeared to have the Illini stopped for a quick three-and-out, but punter Blake Hayes converted on 4th-and-8 from the Illinois 31 with a 14-yard run. Illinois turned that huge conversion&nbsp;into three points 12 plays later on James McCourt's&nbsp;24-yard field goal. Nebraska cut into the Illinois lead with its first second-half touchdown of the season with a six-play, 75-yard drive capped by McCaffrey's one-yard touchdown. But Peters and the Illini answered with a one-yard touchdown run of their own on the ensuing drive to send Nebraska to the fourth quarter trailing 38-17. Illinois added a short field goal in the fourth quarter, while&nbsp;Adrian Martinez&nbsp;led a seven-play, 58-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown on Nebraska's final possession of the game to produce the game's final points. Martinez completed 3-of-4 passes for 43 yards and a touchdown pass to&nbsp;Levi Falck. Martinez added eight rushing yards on two carries. Will Honas&nbsp;led the Nebraska defense with 10 total tackles, including a sack, another half TFL and a hurry, while&nbsp;JoJo Domann&nbsp;added eight tackles including a pair of TFLs and breakup. The Huskers return to Big Ten road action next week when they travel to Iowa on Friday, Nov. 27. Kickoff against the Hawkeyes on Black Friday is set for Noon at Kinnick Stadium. The game will be televised nationally by FOX.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Illinois wins at Nebraska for first time since 1920's

The Chadron State College men's basketball team has accepted a bid in the 2020 Golden Window Classic, a predominantly NCAA Division I basketball event at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, from November&nbsp; 25-28. The event is hosted by Elevate Sports, an event management company based in San Francisco. The Eagles will be matched up against the University of Nevada at 6 p.m. MT (7 p.m. CT) on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26.&nbsp; The Wolfpack were 19-12 overall in 2019-20, finishing in a three-way tie for second in the Mountain West Conference at 12-6 in league play. They concluded their season with a 74-71 loss to the 11th-seeded Cowboys of Wyoming, after entering as the three-seed, at the 2020 Mountain West Men's Basketball Championships, one of the few postseason basketball tournaments to reach its conclusion last season. On Friday, CSC will face the University of San Francisco at 11 a.m. MT (Noon CT). The Dons, members of the West Coast Conference, were 22-12 last season. They got the fifth seed in their league's postseason with a 9-7 conference record, and they advanced to the conference semifinal before falling to top-seed Gonzaga, then ranked No. 2 in the nation, by an 81-77 margin. Chadron State has never faced either program in the 99-year history of the sport at CSC. This season will be the school's 97th, as three seasons were shelved due to World War II. Both games, counted as exhibition matches for the Eagles, will be aired online at Flohoops.com, for a fee, and will also be broadcast live in Chadron and surrounding areas by Double Q Country at&nbsp;97.5 FM or 105.9 FM, hosted by the Voice of the Eagles Dave Collins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports InformationThe Chadron State College men's basketball team has accepted a bid in the 2020 Golden Window Classic, a predominantly NCAA Division I basketball event at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, from November&nbsp; 25-28. The event is hosted by Elevate Sports, an event management company based in San Francisco. The Eagles will be matched up against the University of Nevada at 6 p.m. MT (7 p.m. CT) on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26.&nbsp; The Wolfpack were 19-12 overall in 2019-20, finishing in a three-way tie for second in the Mountain West Conference at 12-6 in league play. They concluded their season with a 74-71 loss to the 11th-seeded Cowboys of Wyoming, after entering as the three-seed, at the 2020 Mountain West Men's Basketball Championships, one of the few postseason basketball tournaments to reach its conclusion last season. On Friday, CSC will face the University of San Francisco at 11 a.m. MT (Noon CT). The Dons, members of the West Coast Conference, were 22-12 last season. They got the fifth seed in their league's postseason with a 9-7 conference record, and they advanced to the conference semifinal before falling to top-seed Gonzaga, then ranked No. 2 in the nation, by an 81-77 margin. Chadron State has never faced either program in the 99-year history of the sport at CSC. This season will be the school's 97th, as three seasons were shelved due to World War II. Both games, counted as exhibition matches for the Eagles, will be aired online at Flohoops.com, for a fee, and will also be broadcast live in Chadron and surrounding areas by Double Q Country at&nbsp;97.5 FM or 105.9 FM, hosted by the Voice of the Eagles Dave Collins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀| Chadron State men added to Golden Window Classic in Lincoln

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. -- November 18, 2020 --&nbsp;Clint Sasse, a full-time assistant for the Chadron State College football team this past year and a half, was elevated on Wednesday to fill the defensive coordinator role for the team, starting immediately, according to CSC Head Football Coach&nbsp;Jay Long. "I've known Clint going back to 2003," said Long, "and to be able to hire him as a defensive coordinator now is incredible. He's done a great job with our defense, stepping up&nbsp;and having to install a new scheme on the fly. I'm very excited to continue to work with him." In Sasse's first season full-time at CSC, he coached linebacker&nbsp;Tyler Lewis&nbsp;to All-RMAC Second Team honors, and another linebacker,&nbsp;Travis Wilson, led the conference in total tackles. This past season, linebackers&nbsp;Jeremiah Makahununiu,&nbsp;Noah Kerchal, and Wilson were 3 of the top 10 tacklers on a per-game basis, and three of the top five overall. Sasse&nbsp;temporarily filled in as coordinator for the Eagles in 2020 following the resignation of&nbsp;Craig Jersild. In addition to his past two seasons of work at CSC, Sasse's qualifications&nbsp;include a brief stop as a defensive line coach and special teams assistant at Montana Tech. Prior to Tech, he was&nbsp;at Lee Williams High in Kingman, Arizona, where he was head coach for two years and defensive coordinator for one. There he coached Eagles current starting defensive lineman&nbsp;Kael Juelfs, now a sophomore, to First Team All-State and a college football scholarship. Sasse played linebacker and special teams at CSC from 2009 to 2013, and coached two seasons as a graduate assistant at CSC before heading off to Arizona. Sasse is a native of Martin, South Dakota, and is married to the former Kelsy Wood, also a CSC alum. The pair have one son, Kal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. -- November 18, 2020 --&nbsp;Clint Sasse, a full-time assistant for the Chadron State College football team this past year and a half, was elevated on Wednesday to fill the defensive coordinator role for the team, starting immediately, according to CSC Head Football Coach&nbsp;Jay Long. "I've known Clint going back to 2003," said Long, "and to be able to hire him as a defensive coordinator now is incredible. He's done a great job with our defense, stepping up&nbsp;and having to install a new scheme on the fly. I'm very excited to continue to work with him." In Sasse's first season full-time at CSC, he coached linebacker&nbsp;Tyler Lewis&nbsp;to All-RMAC Second Team honors, and another linebacker,&nbsp;Travis Wilson, led the conference in total tackles. This past season, linebackers&nbsp;Jeremiah Makahununiu,&nbsp;Noah Kerchal, and Wilson were 3 of the top 10 tacklers on a per-game basis, and three of the top five overall. Sasse&nbsp;temporarily filled in as coordinator for the Eagles in 2020 following the resignation of&nbsp;Craig Jersild. In addition to his past two seasons of work at CSC, Sasse's qualifications&nbsp;include a brief stop as a defensive line coach and special teams assistant at Montana Tech. Prior to Tech, he was&nbsp;at Lee Williams High in Kingman, Arizona, where he was head coach for two years and defensive coordinator for one. There he coached Eagles current starting defensive lineman&nbsp;Kael Juelfs, now a sophomore, to First Team All-State and a college football scholarship. Sasse played linebacker and special teams at CSC from 2009 to 2013, and coached two seasons as a graduate assistant at CSC before heading off to Arizona. Sasse is a native of Martin, South Dakota, and is married to the former Kelsy Wood, also a CSC alum. The pair have one son, Kal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron State football names new defensive coordinator

Alliance High School has announced guidelines for fans attending activities during the winter sports season.&nbsp; This follows the Nebraska School Activities Association guidelines which were issued earlier.&nbsp; AHS Activities Director Anita James issued the following information.

While we pride ourselves on packing our gyms for our students.&nbsp; We understand that due to COVID concerns we must follow the Governor’s mandates in regards to indoor capacity. Alliance Public Schools, the Board of Education, and the Western Conference will follow the following guidelines for Winter Sports to ensure that we can provide a safe environment for our students and all who can attend activities.&nbsp; &nbsp;The following guidelines will be in place for all Alliance Bulldog home events.

MS basketball games and wrestling duals:

2 household members allowed per player depending on facility size

HS basketball individual games, tournaments, and wrestling duals:

In addition, we will follow the NSAA mandates which require facial coverings to be worn at all times of all fans and workers in attendance. You will not be allowed to enter our facilities for any home games or wrestling duals if you do not have a facial covering on, and you will be asked to leave if you do not comply with this.&nbsp; 

All fans must also distance themselves 6 feet between household groups. We will have separate seating for home and visiting teams and spectators.&nbsp; We will do our best to live stream our home contests so our supportive and dedicated fans can cheer on the Bulldogs from home.

This situation can be very fluid and can change from one minute to the next, so please be patient.&nbsp; If there are any updates to our Winter Sports Fan Guidelines we will communicate them as soon as we can.&nbsp; Thank you for your understanding in this matter!

Alliance Public Schools Activities Director

By: Mike GlesingerAlliance High School has announced guidelines for fans attending activities during the winter sports season.&nbsp; This follows the Nebraska School Activities Association guidelines which were issued earlier.&nbsp; AHS Activities Director Anita James issued the following information.While we pride ourselves on packing our gyms for our students.&nbsp; We understand that due to COVID concerns we must follow the Governor’s mandates in regards to indoor capacity. Alliance Public Schools, the Board of Education, and the Western Conference will follow the following guidelines for Winter Sports to ensure that we can provide a safe environment for our students and all who can attend activities.&nbsp; &nbsp;The following guidelines will be in place for all Alliance Bulldog home events.MS basketball games and wrestling duals:2 household members allowed per player depending on facility sizeNo Students allowedMS wrestling tournament:2 household members allowed per wrestlerNo students allowedHS basketball individual games, tournaments, and wrestling duals:4 household members allowed per athleteNo students allowedIn addition, we will follow the NSAA mandates which require facial coverings to be worn at all times of all fans and workers in attendance. You will not be allowed to enter our facilities for any home games or wrestling duals if you do not have a facial covering on, and you will be asked to leave if you do not comply with this.&nbsp; All fans must also distance themselves 6 feet between household groups. We will have separate seating for home and visiting teams and spectators.&nbsp; We will do our best to live stream our home contests so our supportive and dedicated fans can cheer on the Bulldogs from home.This situation can be very fluid and can change from one minute to the next, so please be patient.&nbsp; If there are any updates to our Winter Sports Fan Guidelines we will communicate them as soon as we can.&nbsp; Thank you for your understanding in this matter!Go Dawgs!Anita JamesAlliance Public Schools Activities DirectorAlliance High School Assistant Principal

AHS announces winter sports attendance guidelines

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska man who was convicted of sex trafficking two teenage girls was sentenced Tuesday to 47years in federal prison. 

The Lincoln Journal Star reports 33-year-old Devin L. Ashford  of Lincoln was convicted by jurors in August of sex trafficking of a minor; production of child pornography; sex trafficking by means of force, threat, fraud or coercion; and interstate travel for prostitution. 

U.S. District Judge John Gerrard also sentenced him on Tuesday to 10 years of supervised release after he finishes his prison term. 

 Police said Ashford used social media to recruit young women to engage in prostitution and work for him.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska man who was convicted of sex trafficking two teenage girls was sentenced Tuesday to 47years in federal prison. The Lincoln Journal Star reports 33-year-old Devin L. Ashford of Lincoln was convicted by jurors in August of sex trafficking of a minor; production of child pornography; sex trafficking by means of force, threat, fraud or coercion; and interstate travel for prostitution. U.S. District Judge John Gerrard also sentenced him on Tuesday to 10 years of supervised release after he finishes his prison term. Police said Ashford used social media to recruit young women to engage in prostitution and work for him.

Nebraska man sentenced to 47 years for sex trafficking teens

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's death toll because of COVID-19 continues to rise. 

The state health department on Monday reported 26 more deaths due to the disease, setting a new daily record. 

The previous daily record for an increase in the state’s death toll was 21, the total on Thursday. 

The state’s death count lags behind when the deaths occurred, sometimes by a few weeks, because the state health department does not update its tally until it receives death certificates. 

So far, November’s death toll is more than three times as high as the previous monthly record of 37 deaths set in October.

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's death toll because of COVID-19 continues to rise. The state health department on Monday reported 26 more deaths due to the disease, setting a new daily record. The previous daily record for an increase in the state’s death toll was 21, the total on Thursday. The state’s death count lags behind when the deaths occurred, sometimes by a few weeks, because the state health department does not update its tally until it receives death certificates. So far, November’s death toll is more than three times as high as the previous monthly record of 37 deaths set in October.

Wyoming reports 26 more COVID deaths, a new daily record

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska man who plowed his dump truck into the back of a stopped minivan will be sentenced in January in the deaths of two youths. 

The Omaha World-Herald reports that a Sarpy County jury found Jesse O. Knight of Papillion, Nebraska, guilty on Friday of two counts of motor vehicle homicide. 

The August 2019 crash killed 10-year-old Stephen Young and his 16-year-old sister, Abby Young. 

Knight was also found guilty of misdemeanor reckless driving and pleaded guilty to operating a commercial vehicle without a commercial driving license.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska man who plowed his dump truck into the back of a stopped minivan will be sentenced in January in the deaths of two youths. The Omaha World-Herald reports that a Sarpy County jury found Jesse O. Knight of Papillion, Nebraska, guilty on Friday of two counts of motor vehicle homicide. The August 2019 crash killed 10-year-old Stephen Young and his 16-year-old sister, Abby Young. Knight was also found guilty of misdemeanor reckless driving and pleaded guilty to operating a commercial vehicle without a commercial driving license.

Nebraska man faces January sentencing for vehicular homicide

PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) - A 23-year-old man charged with fatally shooting two employees at a Nebraska fast food restaurant and wounding two others was denied bond Tuesday at his first court appearance.

Roberto Carlos Silva Jr. faces two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and other charges in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-man-arrested-after-attack-762cf044b1b85e2094ee9c206dae7d71" target="_blank">Saturday's attack</a>&nbsp;at a Sonic Drive-in restaurant in the Omaha suburb of Bellevue.

Sarpy County public defender Tom Strigenz said he couldn't immediately comment on the case after his office was appointed to represent Silva.

Silva, of Omaha, also faces&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-bellevue-omaha-arson-fires-575c5382f0fd5dfac22ca95387df5226" target="_blank">four gun charges</a>&nbsp;and an arson charge for setting fire to a U-Haul truck he drove to the restaurant.

Bellevue police said the U-Haul was on fire when officers arrived around 9:30 p.m. Saturday and found the four victims. Silva was arrested nearby shortly after the shooting. Police said he was unarmed and cooperative when he was arrested but four guns were found at the restaurant.

Three days before the shooting, Silva was arrested near the same restaurant for allegedly using someone else's Sonic app to buy $57 worth of food. At the time of that arrest, officers seized three guns from Silva who has a permit to carry a concealed weapon. He was released from jail Thursday after posting $150 bond.

Silva's next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 15.

Police have said Ryan Helbert, 28, and Nathan Pastrana, 22, were killed in the shooting. The two Sonic workers who were hospitalized are Kenneth Gerner, 25, and Zoey Reece Atalig Lujan, 18. A fifth employee suffered a minor injury but declined treatment.

The owner of the Sonic where the shooting happened, Bryant Morrison, said the store will remain closed until further notice and counseling is being offered to employees.

The shootings "stunned us all," Morrison said in a statement. "We grieve for the families and friends of Nathan and Ryan and we hold Zoey and Kenneth in our hearts and prayers."

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 </figure>PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) - A 23-year-old man charged with fatally shooting two employees at a Nebraska fast food restaurant and wounding two others was denied bond Tuesday at his first court appearance.Roberto Carlos Silva Jr. faces two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and other charges in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-man-arrested-after-attack-762cf044b1b85e2094ee9c206dae7d71" target="_blank">Saturday's attack</a>&nbsp;at a Sonic Drive-in restaurant in the Omaha suburb of Bellevue.Sarpy County public defender Tom Strigenz said he couldn't immediately comment on the case after his office was appointed to represent Silva.Silva, of Omaha, also faces&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-bellevue-omaha-arson-fires-575c5382f0fd5dfac22ca95387df5226" target="_blank">four gun charges</a>&nbsp;and an arson charge for setting fire to a U-Haul truck he drove to the restaurant.Bellevue police said the U-Haul was on fire when officers arrived around 9:30 p.m. Saturday and found the four victims. Silva was arrested nearby shortly after the shooting. Police said he was unarmed and cooperative when he was arrested but four guns were found at the restaurant.Three days before the shooting, Silva was arrested near the same restaurant for allegedly using someone else's Sonic app to buy $57 worth of food. At the time of that arrest, officers seized three guns from Silva who has a permit to carry a concealed weapon. He was released from jail Thursday after posting $150 bond.Silva's next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 15.Police have said Ryan Helbert, 28, and Nathan Pastrana, 22, were killed in the shooting. The two Sonic workers who were hospitalized are Kenneth Gerner, 25, and Zoey Reece Atalig Lujan, 18. A fifth employee suffered a minor injury but declined treatment.The owner of the Sonic where the shooting happened, Bryant Morrison, said the store will remain closed until further notice and counseling is being offered to employees.The shootings "stunned us all," Morrison said in a statement. "We grieve for the families and friends of Nathan and Ryan and we hold Zoey and Kenneth in our hearts and prayers."

Bond denied in fatal attack at Nebraska fast food restaurant

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former Rapid City priest accused of possessing child pornography and having sexual contact with a minor has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison in connection with a separate theft case. 

Marcin Garbacz was sentenced Monday after he was convicted of stealing nearly $260,000 in cash donations from the diocese. 

At his sentencing hearing, Garbacz apologized to parishioners, saying he unfairly harmed them when he was angry at the Diocese of Rapid City and the Catholic Church. 

Garbacz won't go directly to prison because he now faces the charges related to sexual misconduct charges, which were recently unsealed.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former Rapid City priest accused of possessing child pornography and having sexual contact with a minor has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison in connection with a separate theft case. Marcin Garbacz was sentenced Monday after he was convicted of stealing nearly $260,000 in cash donations from the diocese. At his sentencing hearing, Garbacz apologized to parishioners, saying he unfairly harmed them when he was angry at the Diocese of Rapid City and the Catholic Church. Garbacz won't go directly to prison because he now faces the charges related to sexual misconduct charges, which were recently unsealed.