Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive built to haul heavy freight over steep mountain passes during World War II, will be traveling across Nebraska en route to Omaha in June for the 2023 College World Series.

The train will be making whistle-stops during its journey, with stops scheduled in Gering, Broadwater, Lemoyne, North Platte, Cozad, Kearney, Grand Island, Columbus, and Fremont. The whistle-stops will give train enthusiasts of all ages a chance to hear, smell and see the train as it passes through their community.

June 7 (all times are estimated and subject to change):

June 8 (all times are estimated and subject to change):

June 10 (all times are estimated and subject to change):

June 11 (all times are estimated and subject to change):

Big Boy will leave Cheyenne, Wyoming, on June 7, for its 590-mile journey to Omaha. It will be on display for 11 days during the College World Series in Omaha, before returning to Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 3.

Big Boy No. 4014 was delivered to Union Pacific in December of 1941. This powerful machine was built to cross the Wasatch Mountain Range east of Ogden, Utah. It was retired in 1961 after traveling a little over a million miles, reacquired by Union Pacific in 2013 and restored to service in 2019.

A steam tracking map showing No. 4014's location and route will be available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.up.com/up/heritage/steam/index.htm">upsteam.com</a>.&nbsp;

World’s Largest Operating Steam Locomotive Returns to Nebraska with Home Run Express Tour in June

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OPEN MIC: TUESDAY JUNE 6, 2023

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CORNHUSKER STATE GAMES TORCH RUN...GOING ON NOW....RUN 1 OR MORE MILES....GO TO    CORNHUSKERSTATEGAMES.COM TO REGISTER...BEFORE JUNE 7

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NO SPARTAN SR GAMES TODAY...JR AND SR HOME GAMES VS WESTCO ON TUESDAY...5-7 PM.....NEXT BROADCAST WILL BE TUESDAY NIGHT VS WESTCO AT 7 PM.

OPEN MIC: MONDAY JUNE 5, 2023

Each state in our nation has the opportunity to honor two great Americans hailing from their state with statues in the U.S. Capitol. When I was Governor, I had the privilege of signing legislation to change Nebraska’s statues and honor two tremendous Nebraskans: Chief Standing Bear and Willa Cather. This week as U.S. Senator, I am humbled to see that process come to fruition as we welcome the arrival of Willa Cather’s statue on June 7th.

Cather’s family moved to Nebraska at the age of nine, where she spent her&nbsp;formative&nbsp;years in Red Cloud. Upon reflecting on the impact of her family's move to Nebraska,&nbsp;Cather said,&nbsp;“By the end of the first autumn the shaggy grass country had gripped me with a passion that I have never been able to shake. It has been the happiness and curse of my life."

In 1890, after graduating high school at age 16, Cather&nbsp;enrolled&nbsp;at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Originally planning to study science and medicine&nbsp;at UNL,&nbsp;Cather’s ambitions quickly changed after seeing her first essay published. Later in her life, she described that as the launching pad of her&nbsp;success. Her classmates remember her as an intelligent, outspoken, opinionated, and talented person. Those characteristics led her to Pittsburgh to be the managing editor of a women’s magazine. While away from her home state, she honed her creative talents, writing and publishing a collection of short stories.

Cather had a career in the magazine industry for almost two decades, as she continued to develop her craft. She took the leap of faith to embark on a full-time writing career just months before her 38th&nbsp;birthday. In 1912,&nbsp;Cather published her first novel. Her second novel,&nbsp;O Pioneers,&nbsp;was published the next year,&nbsp;celebrating&nbsp;immigrant farmers and their desire to develop the prairie. This book launched Cather into the spotlight of American literature&nbsp;and brought&nbsp;much attention to her new and unique writing style.

Her most popular book,&nbsp;My Antonia,&nbsp;directly drew on her early life and followed&nbsp;an&nbsp;autobiographical theme&nbsp;through the eyes of Jim. The book was unanimously praised, and&nbsp;many,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Cather,&nbsp;claimed&nbsp;it as her&nbsp;greatest work.

Cather&nbsp;made waves again&nbsp;when she traded&nbsp;epic autobiographical novels for&nbsp;a&nbsp;streak of post-war novels.&nbsp;One of Ours&nbsp;told&nbsp;the story of her cousin’s experience fighting in the war, and was her most impactful.&nbsp;It earned tremendous praise from soldiers for the accurate depiction of&nbsp;their&nbsp;experiences, and would earn&nbsp;Cather a Pulitzer Prize.

Willa Cather epitomizes the Nebraska values we hold so dearly –&nbsp;a focus on family, a love of&nbsp;learning,&nbsp;the&nbsp;power&nbsp;of our experiences to shape us, and optimism&nbsp;for the future. She used our state and&nbsp;the&nbsp;varied&nbsp;experiences of our people&nbsp;to tell epic and innovative stories that are still revered by millions.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was a pioneer&nbsp;who&nbsp;redefined success and broke barriers. Cather’s headstone reads, “That is happiness; to be dissolved into something complete and great."&nbsp;Cather’s legacy is great, indeed. I am pleased that she will now be representing Nebraska inside our United States Capitol for years to come.

Along with Senator Fischer and the rest of my colleagues in the Nebraska delegation, my team and I are here to serve you.&nbsp;Contact my team and I anytime&nbsp;by phone at&nbsp;202-224-4224&nbsp;or on my website&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ricketts.senate.gov/contact" target="_blank">www.ricketts.senate.gov/contact</a>.&nbsp;I am honored to serve our great state and will continue&nbsp;to&nbsp;work to protect the Good Life from Washington overreach.

Ricketts: Honoring Willa Cather

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OPEN MIC; FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2023

Alliance – Due to mechanical issues effecting one of the refuse trucks as well as the short week in observance of Memorial Day, refuse pickup is delayed. Next week is anticipated to be back on schedule. Staff thanks you for your patience as they continue to run their routes.

For more information, please contact the Administrative Offices at (308)762-5400.

Garbage pickup delayed in City of Alliance 

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OPEN MIC: THURSDAY JUNE 1, 2023

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OPEN MIC: WEDNESDAY MAY 31, 2023

LINCOLN, NEB. — Summer fun is in full swing across Nebraska! As Nebraskans and visitors enjoy recreation areas across the state, troopers will be partnering with local agencies and Nebraska Game and Parks officers to keep Nebraska’s state recreation areas safe throughout the summer months.

“Nebraska’s lakes and rec areas have a lot to offer,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Whether you’re boating, swimming, fishing, or enjoying the beach, please do so safely and follow the laws and guidelines for your rec area. And as you travel to and from your spot at the lake, always have a sober driver.”

Over Memorial Day Weekend, troopers performed high-visibility patrols in the areas around Lake McConaughy and Harlan County Reservoir. Additional campaigns will take place at highly trafficked recreation areas throughout the summer.

From June 1 through August 27, troopers will be patrolling around recreation areas in southeast Nebraska as part of this summer’s effort. During these campaigns, troopers will partner with Nebraska Game and Parks officers for boat patrols and perform high-visibility patrols monitoring for impaired drivers.

This effort is made possible thanks in part to grant funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.

Troopers encourage safety around state rec areas this summer

A Scottsbluff woman has been cited in connection with an injury crash investigated by Scottsbluff Police on Sunday.

Krista Hernandez, 39, was cited for not having proof of insurance. Hernandez was identified as the owner of the vehicle driven by Cadence DuBray, 17, of Scottsbluff.

DuBray was headed eastbound on East 19th Street in a passenger vehicle when she struck James Nathaniel Adams, 17, of rural Morrill, who was traveling northbound on First Avenue on a motorcycle.

Adams was transported to Regional West Medical Center for treatment of injuries. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known.

No other citations have been issued, pending completion of a traffic crash reconstruction. 

Scottsbluff woman cited in car-motorcycle crash

Bridgeport City Administrator Dawn Martin has resigned after two-and-a-half months on the job.

In a monthly update, Mayor Gail Beyer announced that Martin’s resignation was effective May 30. Beyer expressed her appreciation for Martin’s work during her brief tenure.

Beyer said the city will advertise to fill the position, but will not rush into hiring until they find a great match.

Martin began her duties on March 13. Prior to coming to Bridgeport, she was the Assistant City Manager and Emergency Manager for Sidney.

The reasons for Martin’s resignation were not immediately clear.

City Admin resigns in Bridgeport 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern became the first major North American freight railroad with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/railroad-engineers-sick-time-norfolk-southern-contract-1a48b079655c28acdc2444f41949f5d8">deals</a>&nbsp;to provide paid sick time to all of its workers Monday, but the other railroads are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/labor-unions-kansas-city-southern-strikes-business-6e66b66a99415e12c2c1fa642d6a842f">making progress</a>, with nearly 65% of all rail workers securing this basic benefit since the start of the year.

All of the major freight railroads have said they are committed to resolving this key issue that nearly led to a strike in last year's bitter contract talks. But most of those railroads — which include CSX, Union Pacific, BNSF, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City — are still negotiating with a number of their unions.

Also Monday, Union Pacific announced a deal that will provide paid sick leave to about 5,600 engineers in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union that gives that railroad agreements with 12 of its 13 unions.

Most of the sick time deals, including the one Norfolk Southern announced for yardmasters Monday, provide four days of paid sick time and give workers the option to convert three days of personal leave time into sick days. The conductors and engineers who endure the most unpredictable schedules while operating the trains have been getting five days of paid sick leave with the option to convert two leave days into sick time. The Union Pacific deal follows that five-day model.

So all of these deals provide up to seven days of paid sick time, and the railroads promised to pay workers for any unused sick time at the end of each year.

Last fall, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-and-politics-business-strikes-940da8fc519f8c526ca614e201d01216">railroads refused</a>&nbsp;to add paid sick time to the deal they had already been negotiating for several years, but they relented this year after intense pressure from the public, the Biden administration and several key lawmakers, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Rail workers were forced to accept a five-year deal that provided 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses after Congress&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-politics-pete-buttigieg-strikes-congress-c95510555dcd4cdc2d839e61d1195b06">blocked their ability to strike</a>&nbsp;because of fears of an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-economy-strikes-climate-and-environment-government-politics-92ea7632a29f807ccc0e2658c50d731e">economic catastrophe</a>, but that agreement didn't address their&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-economy-strikes-congress-d2ae4d3aecb27f176418518d977e69e1">quality-of-life concerns</a>.

The engineers' union said providing sick time to train crews can help make sure they aren't fatigued while at the controls of a locomotive.

“This agreement is really about health and safety,” said Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen National President Eddie Hall. “It’s not in our members’, the public’s or the railroad’s best interest for engineers to be operating trains when they’re sick."

Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz said these agreements show “the well-being and quality of life for all employees are critically important to us.”

About 300 workers are covered by this latest Norfolk Southern agreement. Jeremy Ferguson, president of the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers union that represents the Norfolk Southern yardmasters and conductors nationwide, praised the progress that has been made.

“This agreement will provide our hardworking yardmasters the time they need and deserve to take care of their personal wellbeing,” Ferguson said.

A separate larger agreement between SMART-TD and Norfolk Southern that also addresses schedule concerns for conductors was ratified Friday.

“Following national labor negotiations, we committed to address quality of life issues for our craft railroaders. With today’s agreement, we make good on that promise,” said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw.

Norfolk Southern and the other major railroads tout the progress they have made so far, but officials with the Transportation Trades Department — the AFL-CIO labor coalition that includes all the rail unions — said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/railroad-workers-unions-paid-sick-time-negotiations-10c5e688b85ef9be4f231499666ab756">much work remains</a>&nbsp;to address workers' concerns.

“For months, railroads have been at the table individually with their unions to find a path forward on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/railroad-contract-engineers-demanding-schedules-union-pacific-e2ffdb4830a313249ca2281de360acca">quality-of-life matters</a>&nbsp;that came into the spotlight during the round’s final days. Today, railroads have new paid sick leave agreements in place to cover the majority of the unionized rail workforce," said Ian Jefferies, who leads the Association of American Railroads trade group. "Additionally, multiple railroads have secured deals to give operating craft employees greater scheduling predictability."

Greg Regan, president of the TTD labor coalition, said the unions have been keeping up the pressure on the railroads ever since last year's contract talks.

“I think the the railroads probably realize the only way this is going to go away is if they actually bargain in good faith. And you know, so far it has yielded some decent results,” Regan said.

Norfolk Southern is 1st railroad to give all workers sick time

P202300365 10:41 TRAFFIC STOP : Officer observed a female, who did not have a valid license, driving near the area of 7th Street and Flack Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted. The female had an active Box Butte County Warrant. Female was taken into custody and cited for driving under revocation. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300366 15:33 OFFICERS RESPONDED TO AN ACTIVE PHYSICAL ASSAULT ON THE 900 BLOCK OF BLACK HILLS AVENUE / OFFICERS ARRESTED A WHITE, MALE INDIVIDUAL / THE INDIVIDUAL IS BEING CHARGED WITH THIRD DEGREE ASSAULT AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT&nbsp; Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300367 12:36 OFFICERS WERE DISPATCHED TO ACTIVE PHYSICAL ASSAULT / ONE MALE STRUCK AFEMALE AND MALE IN THE HEAD WITH HIS FIST / ONE MALE WAS ARRESTED / CHARGES ARE PENDING Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300368 16:45 THEFT : THEFT Officers were informed that a juvenile male had gone to the Big Blue Bay. As the juvenile was going to leave, the scooter he rode in was gone. There were no known witnesses. Open - Under Investigation

P202300369 17:24 DRUGS : DRUGS Officers made a traffic stop on a gold Dodge Durango near 3rd Street and Yellowstone Avenue. The odor of marijuana emitted from the vehicle. Probable Cause search was conducted and drugs were located. The female driver was charged. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300370 17:24 DRUGS : DRUGS Officers initiated a traffic stop on a gold Dodge Durango near 3rd Street and Yellowstone. The odor of marijuana emitted from the vehicle. A male passenger had drug paraphernalia on his person. Citation issued. Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300371 21:56 Officers were called to the residence for a physical disturbance no longer in progress, were later told it was just verbal. Upon investigation it was determined an assault had occurred. Closed - Charges, Recommended

P202300372 07:23 THEFT : THEFT Tower Apartments/ Reported theft of phone/ Case taken Inactive - Case Suspended

P202300373 08:36 FOUND : FOUND 100 W. 4th Street/ Found bicycle/ Found Property case taken Inactive - Case Suspended

P202300374 12:53 WARRANT : ARREST 600 Sweetwater Avenue/ Individual with warrant located/ Warrant for failure to pay ticket confirmed/ Individual arrested Closed - Resolved

P202300375 00:19 ASSAULT : ASSAULT Investigation of a male who struck a female with a baseball bat multiple times in the Haven Trailer Court. Male was located and arrested. Female was transported to BBGH for her injuries. Case has been forwarded to the Box Butte County Attorney Closed - Charges

P202300376 08:28 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF : 500 block of Niobrara Avenue/ Report of Criminal Mischief/ Paint used to cover window and deck/ Citation issued Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300377 13:31 THEFT : THEFT Theft at Goodwill / Unknown suspect / case inactive pending further leads Inactive - Case Suspended

P202300378 16:51 TRESPASS : TRESPASS 300 W. 3rd Street/ Report of trespasser in home/ Individual cited/ Case closed and charges recommended Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300379 17:14 TRESPASS : TRESPASS Kloch's Liquor/ Trespasser/ Individual arrested Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300380 21:31 DEATH : UNATTENDED Investigation into the death of an elderly female. Female was transported to Bates Gould Funeral home. Closed - Resolved

P202300382 09:58 Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300383 16:01 FOUND : FOUND 200 W. 3rd Street/ Found property brought to station/ Case taken/ Inactivated and Suspended Inactive - Case Suspended

P202300384 06:07 ASSAULT : ASSAULT INVESTIGATED A DOMESTIC ASSAULT AT THE 1200 BLOCK OF W 14TH ST. / ARRESTED ONE MALE / CHARGES INCLUDING THIRD-DEGREEDOMESTIC ASSAULT, FALSE IMPRISONMENT AND STRANGULATION Closed - Charges Recommended

P202300386 12:02 10-44 : MVA NON INJURYRESPONDED TO A TWO VEHICLE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AT THE 300 BLOCK OF FLACK AVENUE / DAMAGES RESULTED IN OVER $1500 WORTH OF DAMAGE / ACCIDENT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY INJURIES /

Alliance Police Department: The media report

Residents and nonresidents may apply for a draw status Nebraska deer permit in three mule deer conservation areas June 12-23.&nbsp;

In 2023, the Platte Mule Deer Conservation Area, Pine Ridge MDCA and the Frenchman MDCA are the only deer permits in the drawing. A preference point may be purchased in lieu of participating in the drawing.

Residents and eligible landowners also may apply for a firearm or muzzleloader antelope permit, nonresidents may apply for an archery antelope permit and residents may apply for a general elk permit. An antelope preference point and an elk bonus point may be purchased in lieu of participating in the drawing.

The application period opens June 12 at 1 p.m. Central time. Applications must be received by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission by 5 p.m. Central time – or by 11:59 p.m. for online applications – on June 23. One application is allowed per person per species.

Draws are used to provide equal opportunity to obtain high demand permits. Resident and nonresidents are separated in the drawing, with at least 85% of permits reserved for residents.

Applications may be made at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cub3V0ZG9vcm5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MDUuNzc3ODIyMzEifQ.ifOowQ_0TqCN2l0v3SLFMWKZVL3iYsxhJtE7uKgVsjw/s/497221906/br/204256784923-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>, via application form in the 2023 Big Game Guide, or in person at a Game and Parks permitting office. A list of offices is in the Big Game Guide.

Results of the draw will be available by the first Friday in July.

Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cuT3V0ZG9vck5lYnJhc2thLmdvdiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MDUuNzc3ODIyMzEifQ.MKEHQPpeIt-sFUHONWtgUVLyyxirJIo1Xx1V8F2zaK4/s/497221906/br/204256784923-l" target="_blank">OutdoorNebraska.gov</a>, which includes a digital version of the Big Game Guide, for more information.

Big game draw permit application period drawing near 

Alliance – Big Blue Bay will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9th, to allow the Alliance Swim Team time to set up for their annual home swim meet. The pool will also be closed for the swim meet on Saturday, June 10th all day. Big Blue Bay will reopen on Sunday June 11th at noon.

Noon to 1 pm Lap Swim and 8 and under Family swim

5 pm to 6 pm Lap Swim and 8 and under Family swim

6 pm to 7 pm Family Hour Tuesday - Saturday

Contact the Leisure Services Department at 762-2384 for additional information.

Big Blue Bay to close for Alliance swim meet

EAA Chapter 608 is thrilled to announce the annual Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-In event, taking place on June 10th, 2023 at the Western Nebraska Regional Airport. 

This event aims to bring together aviation enthusiasts, families, and the local community to celebrate the wonders of flight and showcase the importance of aviation in our region. The gates will be open to the public from 7:00 am until noon, providing ample time for attendees to explore a variety of engaging activities and attractions. One of the highlights of the day will be the opportunity for young aviation enthusiasts to experience the thrill of flying through Young Eagles Flights, which will be made available by the dedicated volunteers of EAA Chapter 608. Participants can learn more about this program and register online at&nbsp;<a href="http://youngeaglesday.org/" target="_blank">youngeaglesday.org</a> To kickstart the event, the first 200 visitors will be treated to a complimentary breakfast courtesy of the Scottsbluff Kiwanis. This gesture serves as a token of gratitude to those who join us early in the day and sets the stage for an enjoyable experience at Airport Appreciation Day.

Throughout the event, attendees will have the chance to explore a diverse display of aircraft and interact with representatives from local aviation businesses. This presents a unique opportunity for individuals to learn about the aviation industry, discover career paths, and gain insight into the fascinating world of flight. There will also be a KC-135 refueling tanker from the Nebraska Air Guard's 155th Refueling Wing, representatives of the Nebraska Army National Guard's local 1057th Military Police, and more. Airport Appreciation Day promises to be an unforgettable experience for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Mark your calendars for June 10th, 2023, and join us at the Western Nebraska Regional Airport for a day filled with excitement, learning, and a celebration of the remarkable world of aviation. About EAA Chapter 608: EAA Chapter 608 is a dedicated group of aviation enthusiasts who aim to promote and preserve the spirit of aviation in our community. With a passion for flight, they organize various events, provide educational resources, and foster a welcoming environment for all aviation enthusiasts. About Western Nebraska Regional Airport: Western Nebraska Regional Airport is a vital transportation hub serving the region with commercial and general aviation services. Situated in a scenic location, it offers a range of facilities and services to support aviation activities while contributing to the economic growth of the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Airport Appreciation Day coming to Western Nebraska Regional Airport

The Dawes County Historical Society will hold it's annual Garden Party fundraiser today from 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the County Museum south of Chadron on Country Club Road.

The event highlights some of the Museum’s “Hidden Treasures,” with the primary fundraiser being an auction of hats from the Museum collection. 

Local auctioneer Bruce Schoepner will handle the bidding call.

Master of Ceremonies Dave Carlson will give a talk on the historic buildings now located on the museum grounds. 

Guests will be entertained by music from Jack Issacs, and there were refreshments. All guests will receive complimentary copy of a book full of facts about early Chadron.

Visitors are also invited to come out before the Garden Party or to remain after to visit the various buildings and exhibits at the Dawes County Historical Museum.

Dawes County Historical Society holds Garden Party fundraiser

The Alliance High School girls tennis team wraped up their season at the Class B State Tournament May 19 in Lincoln.&nbsp; Competing for the AHS Team were...Karlie Jensen #1 Singles.&nbsp; Haley Weare #2 Singles.&nbsp; Regan Braun and Kinley Pfeiffer #1 Doubles and Bri Huston and Kenna Montes at #2 Doubles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Head Coach Scott Mills visited with Mike Glesinger about the season and gave special thanks to the Seniors on this years team. Click the arrow above to hear the interview.&nbsp;

Post Podcast: Catching Up with AHS Girls Tennis Coach Scott Mills

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are "building a dynasty” as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February.

Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team for playing with “the real joy of the game and love for each other and the great city you represent.” He also praised the team for their charitable work off the field, saying, “as these guys know about football, they know about life and how to use their platform to make a difference. ”

Biden joked that first lady Jill Biden, a “rabid” Philadelphia fan, is still not over the dramatic end to the game, which included a controversial holding penalty against the Eagles that set the Chiefs up for their game-winning field goal. The president added, “I have to be careful what I say today,” even thoughhis wife was out of the country.

Biden led the crowd in a moment of silence to mark the death Sunday of Norma Hunt, wife of the late team founder Lamar Hunt, saying he was sending “our condolences to the entire Hunt family.”

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the game's most valuable player, and tight end Travis Kelce presented Biden with a personalized Kansas City Chiefs jersey before posing for a team photo with the president.

Before the ceremony, the team was given a tour of the White House.

🎥 Biden hosts Super Bowl champs at the White House

The 12th&nbsp;annual Battle of the Border, also known as the Nebraska/Wyoming 6-Man Football All-Star Game, will be played on Chadron State College’s Elliott Field at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each team has nearly 20 players on its roster.&nbsp; Wyoming scored four of the game’s final five touchdowns during last year’s 69-44 victory.&nbsp; It was Wyoming’s third consecutive win in the rivalry, giving the Cowboy State a 6-5 lead in the series.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nebraska’s leaders will include Chandler Page of state champion Parkview Christian located in Lincoln and Luke Kasten of Potter-Dix.&nbsp; They were the 6-man football’s Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively, last fall.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Page rushed for 1,930 yards and 31 touchdowns while Kasten had 13.5 quarterback sacks and was named Huskerland Prep’s overall 6-Man Player of the Year.&nbsp; That included 1,671 yards rushing on 105 carries for a 15.9-yard average and 41 touchdowns in 10 games.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Another threat for Nebraska could be Brady’s Dillon Miller. He won both the Class D 100 and 200-meter dashes at the recent State Track Meet.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other standouts on the Nebraska team from the West include all-staters Johnny Vargas of Garden County and Dylan Nausland of Cody-Kilgore.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Little Snake River High won Wyoming’s 6-man state championship team last season by defeating Burlington 55-8 in the title tilt.&nbsp; Two Rattlers, Kannadis Peroulis and Hadley Myers, were the 6-man Co-Players of the Year on Offense and Defense, respectively. &nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Members of the Nebraska team are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arthur County—Dakota Storer, Lance Vasa.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brady—Dillon Miller.

Cody-Kilgore—Dylan Naslund, Byron Skinner.

Lincoln Parkview Christian—Elijah Colbert, Chandler Page.

Pawnee City—Hunter Johnson, Andy Maliloly.

Sumner-Eddyvlle-Miller—Kellen Eggleston, Noah Eggleston.

Wallace—Kyler Fleming, Carson Glunz.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Wyoming players are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Burlington—Carson Jones, Noah McMakin, Pablo Mendez, Cohen Schlenker, Seth Wardell.

Dubois—Kaden Chamley, Clayton Rux, Ryan Wells.&nbsp;

Little Snake River—Wade Corson, David Hernandez, Hadley Myers, Kannadis Peroulis.

Coaches: Head Coach:&nbsp; John Cobb, Little Snake River.

Nebraska/Wyoming 6-Man Football All-Star Game at CSC Friday

BY: JOHN MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. –&nbsp;Taylor Summers has been hired as the second head coach in Chadron State Women's Wrestling history, Chadron State Athletic Director Joel Smith announced today. "Taylor brings an extensive knowledge of Chadron State College and of collegiate wrestling, especially freestyle," Smith said. "We are excited about his knowledge and the energy he will bring to our program." Summers has spent the previous five seasons as an assistant coach for the Western Colorado University wrestling program. He also held duties as the head coach of the Western Colorado Wrestling Club. During his tenure for the Mountaineers, Summers has helped coach nine All-Americans, including two national runner-up's and a third-place finisher last season. During the 2023 campaign, Western Colorado had a fourth-place finish as a team at the NCAA Championships. Summers is no stranger to Chadron State after spending the 2017-18 season as a men's wrestling assistant. CSC had one national qualifier that season. "I couldn't be more excited that Taylor is coming back to Chadron to take over the Women's Wrestling Program," Chadron State Men's Wrestling Head Coach Brett Hunter said. Prior to his coaching career, he wrestled for the Eagles. In 2017, Summers won the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title and qualified for the NCAA Division II Championships in 2016. Academically, Summers was named a NWCA Scholar All-American second teamer in 2017. "I'm impressed with the vision that Taylor has for the Women's program and I am excited about his enthusiasm for Chadron State and his excitement and passion for what this challenge holds for him," Hunter said. Summers and his wife Kaylee have a son named Daxton.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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