Nebraska bracing for first winter storm of season Oct 21, 2008
Ogallala could see 8 inches of snow, while North Platte could see up to 10 inches. Southern areas will likely see no more than 4 inches. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Writer finishes his masterpiece, a love story Oct 4, 2008
She was from Ogallala. He was from Lincoln, a Pius grad. They d met at a summer leadership conference and married while in college. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Scoreboard For Sept. 17, 2008 Sep 17, 2008
Ogallala (3-0), 6, def. Sidney 42-0, Northwest. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Drought-tolerant corn to be featured Sep 1, 2008
"With the continuing decline of the Ogallala Aquifer water level and increasing cost of pumping water, the use of drought-tolerant and high-yield corn hybrids is a key for sustainable corn production under limited irrigation," said Wenwei Xu, an AgriLife Research corn breeder in Lubbock, Texas. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Steven Milloy: Pickens Gives New Meaning to... Aug 1, 2008
Pickens hopes that his recent $100 million investment in 200,000 acres worth of groundwater rights in Roberts County, Texas, located over the Ogallala Aquifer, will earn him $1 billion ... Moreover, the activist group has long opposed further exploitation of the very groundwater Pickens wants to use -- the Ogallala Aquifer ... The source of drinking water and irrigation for Plains residents from Nebraska to Texas, the Ogallala Aquifer is one of the world's largest -- as well as one of the most... (Fox News)
Dick Haws: The Dust Bowl of Colorado Jul 13, 2008
Across much of the Plains today they've punched thousands of holes in the earth's crust so their wells reach the Ogallala Aquifer and pump its water to the surface to irrigate their crops. With water, crops will grow and dirt won't blow. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Lake project remains in early stages Jun 28, 2008
It would be important for this part of the world because we do not have the Ogallala aquifer, he said. The feedback from the meeting was that the idea of creating a regional water supply with a lake in this area would serve both southeast Nebraska and Kansas very well, Mellage said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Special Olympics Torch Heading To Omaha May 12, 2008
The torch will stop in several communities on its journey, including Ogallala, North Platte, Lexington, Holdrege, Elm Creek, Grand Island, St. Paul, Lincoln, Beatrice, Columbus, Fremont and Gretna. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Late-season snow creates slick roads and prompts school closures Apr 11, 2008
There were reports of several vehicles stuck along I-80 near Roscoe, and jackknifed semis were blocking traffic at the Ogallala onramp. Ranchers were being warned to move livestock into sheltered areas as winds increase up to 30 miles per hour, creating blizzard-like conditions in some areas. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Robbery suspect picked up in Nebraska Mar 27, 2008
James Shallcross, the man suspected of robbing North Burley s Payless ShoeSource last Thursday, was arrested Tuesday in Ogallala, Neb ... Kidd said Shallcross, 18, was arrested shortly after he allegedly committed another armed robbery at a motel in Ogallala ... Kidd said the amount of money as yet undisclosed Shallcross took from Payless would have taken him about as far as Ogallala. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Court bans electric chair in Nebraska Feb 9, 2008
The high court made the ruling in the case of Raymond Mata Jr., shown being led to the Keith County Courthouse in Ogallala, Neb. in this Sept. 29, 2005, file photo, who was convicted of the 1999 kidnapping and killing of 3-year-old Adam Gomez of Scottsbluff, Neb. (USA Today)
Ted Turner 'almost done' buying up ranchland... Feb 8, 2008
In a half-hour interview, Turner answered questions on a broad range of subjects his political preferences, the profitability of bison, his shrinking fortune and conspiracy theories that he is buying Nebraska land to corral the best chunks of the Ogallala Aquifer. Turner, known for his efforts to help the environment and endangered species, rolled his eyes when asked if he planned to sell water rights on his Nebraska ranches. (The Drudge Report)
Ted Turner, Land Entrepreneur Dec 22, 2007
Another story, fueling the controversy, is that he hopes to control the Ogallala Aquifer, the largest underground reservoir of water in the world and vital to the often drought stricken areas of the West. The fact that this water supply sits under most of the entire Great Plains and one-man control of it seems highly improbable does not deter the rumor. (Suite101.com)
Ted Turner's Massive Land Purchases Generate Suspicion Nov 30, 2007
Among the theories: Turner is trying to corner the land over the Ogallala Aquifer, the world's largest underground water system, to gain power in the water-starved West. Or: He is scheming, perhaps with the United Nations, to create a vast wildlife refuge and turn it over to the federal government, removing the land from Nebraska's tax rolls. (Fox News -- Politics)
Ted Turner: Serious rancher or environmental overlord? Nov 30, 2007
Among the theories: Turner is trying to corner the land over the Ogallala Aquifer, the world's largest underground water system, to gain power in the water-starved West ... The Ogallala Aquifer is being rapidly depleted, not from farming, but from Las Vegas' and Phoenix's irresponsible growth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Cops: Teacher And Teen Fled To Mexico Nov 3, 2007
Police have also said the pair were spotted over the weekend in Denver and Ogallala, in western Nebraska near the northeast tip of Colorado. Peterson's MySpace Web site indicated she last logged in to the site two days before Chessmore confiscated her laptop. (CBS News)
Friday's scores Nov 3, 2007
By The Associated Press Friday, November 2, 2007 10:45 PM CDT. Beatrice, 20-25, 29-27, 25-16, 25-22. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Police seek Nebraska teacher, 25, and... Nov 3, 2007
Police also said the pair were apparently spotted Friday night at a Denver convenience store, and Sunday in Ogallala, in western near the northeast tip of Colorado. According to court documents, Rodriguez told police she talked to her nephew by phone, and that he asked her whether a visa or passport was required to travel to Mexico. (CNN -- Law)
Teacher And Boy, Apparent Lovers, On Run Nov 2, 2007
Police also said the pair were apparently spotted Friday night at a Denver convenience store, then again Sunday in Ogallala, in western Nebraska near the northeast tip of Colorado ... They reportedly were spotted Friday night at a Denver convenience store and then at an undisclosed location in Ogallala, Neb. (CBS News)
Nebraska Teacher, 13-Year-Old Student, on the Run Nov 2, 2007
Police also said the pair were apparently spotted Friday night at a Denver convenience store, then again Sunday in Ogallala, in western Nebraska near the northeast tip of Colorado. Rodriguez called his mother and sister early Saturday and sent a text message to his brother, saying he was OK, police said. (Fox News)
Police: Teacher kidnaps boy, flees Nov 2, 2007
Police also said the pair were apparently spotted Friday night at a Denver convenience store, and Sunday in Ogallala, in western Nebraska near the northeast tip of Colorado. Pair may be going to MexicoAccording to court documents, Rodriguez told police that she talked to her nephew by phone, and that he asked her whether a visa or passport was required to travel to Mexico. (MSNBC -- Crime)
13-year-old boy, middle school teacher on run after alleged affair Nov 2, 2007
Police also said the pair were apparently spotted Friday night at a Denver convenience store, then again Sunday in Ogallala, in western Nebraska near the northeast tip of Colorado. Police on Thursday referred questions to Waterman, who would not say where police were focusing their search or comment on reports about where the pair were spotted. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Study: Biofuels may sap water Oct 11, 2007
Supplies are already stressed in some areas of the country, including a large region where water is drawn from the underground Ogallala aquifer, which extends from west Texas up into South Dakota and Wyoming. The Ogallala aquifer is the world's largest underground water system, irrigating one-third of the nation's corn crops and providing drinking water to Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming ... Jerry R. wrote on Oct 10, 2007 4:01 PM:" It simple... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Irrigators want neighbors to help pay for McConaughy water Oct 3, 2007
But he said Tri-Basin directors, who oversees groundwater management in Gosper, Phelps and Kearney counties, have said they won't support recharge fees unless a plan is developed to intentionally recharge the large underground lake known as the Ogallala Aquifer. Low water levels at Lake McConaughy have reduced the district's revenue from power generation at its four hydroelectric plants and limited the amount of water the district can provide to irrigators. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Beatrice, Norris continue to hold down spots in AP poll Sep 29, 2007
Ogallala (3-1), 10, def. Cozad 28-14, Alliance. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
BHS squad finishes behind defending Class B champs Sep 26, 2007
KEARNEY Beatrice's Orangemen finished just three points behind Class B defending state champion Ogallala Monday at the University of Nebraska-Kearney Cross Country Invitational ... Ogallala won the boys Class B Division championship with 60 points, followed by Beatrice with 63 ... e were only three points away from Class B State champion Ogallala, so that gives us something to work for. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
On gas pricing, did Bruning opinions follow publicity? Sep 20, 2007
Motorists said the scheme used this summer at some BP and Conoco stations in Lexington, North Platte and Ogallala deceptively lured them into stations where they ended up paying prices higher than advertised along Interstate 80. The stations advertised gas at a low price -- less than 3 a gallon -- but only a couple pumps delivered the cheap gas, an unleaded blend that is 10 percent ethanol. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Back nine magic for Mason Sep 18, 2007
Mike Plate, of Ogallala, who was in second place going into the final round, faded during the day and finished tied for fifth-place with a 7-under-par 206. Jason Preeo, of Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Weather no problem for Mason after two Sep 16, 2007
Currently in second place is Mike Plate, of Ogallala, with a 134, followed by Mike Schuchart, of Lincoln, with a 136. Schuchart won the Nebraska Open back-to-back from 2002-03. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Sale benefits Down Syndrome research Aug 26, 2007
Bender is the godmother of the 3-year-old of Ogallala. She said Sebastian is a special little guy. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Motorists: Unusual gas scheme is hustle Aug 24, 2007
Several BP and Conoco stations here and in the nearby towns of Lexington and Ogallala advertise gas at a low price less than 3 a gallon even though only a couple pumps deliver the cheap gas, an unleaded blend that is 10 percent ethanol ... hey've not only given North Platte, Lexington and Ogallala a bad name, they've given Nebraska a bad name, Bruning said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Brueggemanns finish season in first Aug 11, 2007
The top 10 teams in the season standings earn a trip to the Cabela's Nebraska Walleye Trail State Championship, which will be held at Lake McConaughy near Ogallala Sept. 22-23. . (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Back-to-back state titles Aug 3, 2007
Beatrice defeated Ogallala, 9-6, Wednesday afternoon in Sidney to claim back-to--back state championships ... The Beatrice Eagles Juniors baseball team rallied in the bottom of the sixth inning to down Ogallala, 9-6, in the Class B American Legion Juniors Baseball Tournament championship final Wednesday afternoon in Sidney ... Down 6-4 going into the bottom of the sixth, Beatrice scored five runs to take the lead and the shut down Ogallala in the top of the seventh, earning its second... (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Beatrice Juniors fall; remain in title hunt Aug 2, 2007
In the other tournament game, Ogallala eliminated Wayne from the state field, 6-3. Today (Wednesday) Gretna and Ogallala will face off at 1 p.m. (MT) in the final elimination game with the winner advancing to meet Beatrice in the state championship contest at 3:30 p.m. ... Cullison said Beatrice's players will have to efocus today and be ready to play either Gretna or Ogallala again. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Beatrice Juniors assured spot in state title game Aug 1, 2007
SIDNEY Beatrice's Eagles Juniors assured themselves a spot in the Class B American Legion State championship action with a 6-2 winner's bracket win over Ogallala Monday ... Beatrice will take on Gretna tonight (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. (MT) with Ogallala facing Wayne at 5 p.m. ... Ogallala and Gretna previously met in tournament play, leaving Beatrice to face Gretna and Ogallala to play Wayne. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Seven honored into wrestling HOF Jul 29, 2007
n Rod Tickle was a two-time state champion for Ogallala during the 1982 and 1983 seasons. He went on to college at Kearney State, where he was an All-American in 1985. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Juniors are westward bound Jul 24, 2007
Other first-round match-ups in the Class B tournament include Gretna vs. Wayne, noon; Ogallala vs. O'Neill, 5 p.m.; and host Sidney vs. McCook, 7:30 p.m.. Beatrice has previously played three of the teams in the Class B field this season, including their first-round opponent, Wahoo. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Class B State American Legion Juniors Tournament Jul 24, 2007
Game 3: Ogallala vs. O'Neill, 5 p.m.. Game 4: Sidney vs. McCook, 7:30 p.m.. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Water constraints rain on ethanol zeal Jul 19, 2007
Nebraska has ample groundwater, including the Ogallala aquifer, the nation's largest. Rainfall this year is running ahead of normal, a welcome development after years of drought. (USA Today -- Money)
Western Nebraska Reports Flooding Jun 15, 2007
Areas included in flash flood advistories were Chase, Keith and Perkins counties, as well as the western part of Lincoln County and the cities of Grant, Imperial, North Platte and Ogallala. Copyright 2007 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
University of Colorado invention may allow thirsty crops to signal farmers Jun 15, 2007
Farmers irrigate nearly one-half million acres on the eastern plains from the Ogallala Aquifer that directly impacts the Republican River, he said. The researchers have been experimenting with cowpea, a legume, but believe the new leaf-sensor technology would be transferable to a variety of crops, including corn, wheat, potatoes, sugar beets and pinto beans. (EurekAlert!)
Deines, Horky among medal winners May 25, 2007
(tie) Brett Castinado, Scottsbluff, 78-73-151,Michael Havermann, Ogallala, 75-76-151, and Taylor McCormick, Valentine, 76-75-151; 15. Lee Horky, Fairbury, 75-77-152. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Hull, Pohlmann in Class B title hunt May 24, 2007
Michael Havermann, Ogallala, 75; 7t. Richard Schneider, West Point-Beemer, 75. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Fairbury golfers, Deines in hunt May 24, 2007
Kyle Huus, Sidney, 68; Derek Hull, Schuyler, 69; Austin Miller, Gering, 70; Collin Vacek, Blair, 72; Greg Pohlmann, Columbus Lakeview, 73; Jared Gustafson, Gretna, 74; Nathan Cox, Northwest, 75; Lee Horky, Fairbury, 75; Michael Havermann, Ogallala, 75; Richard Schneider, West Point-Beemer, 75. . (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Grummert, Pretzer lead Beatrice at state May 19, 2007
3200 Run: 1, Jessop Adams, Ogallala, 9:34 ... 5, Tanner Fruit, Ogallala, 9:48 ... Class B Boys Team Scores after 5 events: Plattsmouth 33, Norfolk Catholic 22, Ogallala 20, Cozad 18, Northwest 16, Valentine 11, Beatrice 10, Sidney 10, Broken Bow 6, Adams Central 6, Scottsbluff 6, McCook 5, Aurora 5, Gering 4, Gothenburg 4, Lexington 4, Chase County 3, Centennial 3, Chadron 2. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Military deaths with Nebraska connections May 11, 2007
Travis A. Ford, 30, of Ogallala. Assigned to the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, Ford was killed on April 4, 2003, when his helicopter crashed near Ali Aziziyal in Iraq. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Peak Soil: Why Cellulosic ethanol and other Biofuels are Not Sustainable and a Threat to Americas National Security - Part III May 10, 2007
Even without growing food for biofuels, crop production per capita is going to go down as population keeps increasing, fossil fuel energy decreases, topsoil loss continues, and aquifers deplete, especially the Ogallala (Opie 2000) ... Ogallala: Water for a Dry Land. (Energy Pulse, CO)
CHS posts season-low score at Kearney Invite May 2, 2007
The Columbus Online Community - Columbus Telegram. 14-Day Archive Search. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
List of Nebraska deaths in Iraq Apr 27, 2007
Marines Capt. Travis A. Ford, 30, Ogallala, April 4 2003. 2. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Dim forecast ... glimmer of hope Apr 14, 2007
Among those he identified were Alliance, York, Sidney, Chadron and Ogallala. He also said growth potential exists for a few smaller communities that are near such truly unique natural amenities as the Sandhills. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Tornadoes hit western Nebraska Mar 30, 2007
The Keith County sheriff s office reported Thursday morning that a tornado or high straight-line winds blew over a semitrailer onto the median of Interstate 80 just east of Ogallala. The driver was treated for minor injuries. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Twisters Reported In At Least 5 States Mar 29, 2007
In Nebraska, tornadoes apparently touched down in rural areas in Perkins, Arthur, Cherry and Sheridan counties, with damage to farm buildings in Ogallala and Wauneta. Bill Myer of the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency says he's not sure just how many twisters there may have been or how many reports may turn out to be only high winds. (CBS News)
Economist: Biofuels may cause a rise in food prices Mar 28, 2007
Jerry R. wrote on March 27, 2007 10:01 PM:"Double Duh!!!............. Wait until the rest of the world agriculture sends more lower priced corn here for ethanol. These ethanol plants are a short term solution. What happens when the Ogallala water aquifer runs out. There IS plenty of renewable oil available in the US. Advanced intrinsically save nuclear IS ready.". Klem wrote on March 27, 2007 12:29 PM:"Duh!!!". (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Triple jump gold medal vaults SCC girls into 2nd place Mar 18, 2007
The Scotus boys finished 10th with 22 points, while Hastings and Ogallala tied for the team title with 75. 5 points. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Farm Irrigation Blamed for Water Woes Mar 7, 2007
Kansas is paying farmers to stop irrigating and retire the water rights to wells that draw on underground sources like the massive Ogallala Aquifer, which has been showing signs of depletion in some sections for years. But Gerry and Linda Franklin, who farm in western Kansas, irrigate one-third of their land with water from the Ogallala. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Nebraska Girls State Basketball Tournament Mar 4, 2007
Alliance 58, Ogallala 42. Gretna 43, Lincoln Pius X 42. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
BMS Principal Randy Schlueter chosen to receive Distinguished Principal award Mar 3, 2007
He also has educational service in the Ogallala, Friend and Lincoln districts. He received his bachelor's, master's and education specialist degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Girls state tourney results Mar 2, 2007
LINCOLN Freshman Jordan Hooper had a sparkling debut in the state tournament, scoring 20 points and adding 18 rebounds for Class B No. 4 Alliance in its third win this season over eighth-ranked Ogallala. The Bulldogs (21-1) led 27-20 at halftime, then opened the second half with an 8-0 run in which Jessica Mills converted three times on pick-and-roll plays with Martie Burke. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Westside Has Second Thoughts About Basketball Decision Mar 2, 2007
CLASS B Games Thursday At Pershing Auditorium Crete (23-0) vs. Omaha Roncalli (13-9), 1:30 p.m. Aurora (16-7) vs. Holdrege (18-5), 5 p.m. At Devaney Sports Center Alliance (20-1) vs. Ogallala (16-6), 7 p.m. Lincoln Pius X (12-7) vs. Gretna (23-0), 9 p.m. Games Friday At Devaney Sports Center Crete-Omaha Roncalli winner vs. Aurora-Holdrege winner, 1:30 p.m. Alliance-Ogallala winner vs. Lincoln Pius X-Gretna winner, 5 p.m. Championship-Saturday, 5 p.m.. CLASS C1 Games Thursday At Pershing... (7 KETV Omaha)
BHS activities director resigns Feb 20, 2007
Prior to coming to Beatrice, Coleman served as assistant principal/activities director at Ogallala High School in Ogallala for two years. Before that he served for four years at Devils Lake Public Schools in North Dakota as the assistant principal/activities director. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Nebraska state wrestling semifinals Feb 17, 2007
Travis Kirchner, Ogallala, def. Jimmie Jones, Boys Town, 5-2. (Sioux City Journal)
Wiens' quest continues at Qwest Feb 16, 2007
Norris junior heavyweight Justin Jackson decisioned Craig Woken of Ogallala, 3-0, in first-round action, but fell by pin in the quarerfinals to Andrew Totusek of Omaha Gross in 2:43 ... 5, Ogallala 9, Wahoo/Cedar Bluffs 9, Broken Bow 6, Blair 4, Chadron 4, Columbus Lakeview 4, Fairbury 4, Holdrege 4, McCook 4, Northwest 2 ... Micah Pomplun, Broken Bow, won by FFT over Devin Schroeder, Beatrice, FFT. Andrew Brodahl, West Point-Beemer, pinned Tucker Voycheske, Ogallala, 4:46. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Iowa Family Reunites With Alzheimer's Patient Feb 16, 2007
Des Moines police said his family met him in Ogallala, Neb. to take him the rest of the way home. (7 KETV Omaha)
Man with Alzheimer's reunited with wife after trek from San Diego Feb 16, 2007
Robert Krivolavy, 64, rode a Greyhound bus back from California and was picked up Thursday by his family in Ogallala, Neb. before heading back to Iowa. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Nebraska wrestling tournament results Feb 16, 2007
Micah Pomplun, Broken Bow, won by FFT over Devin Schroeder, Beatrice, FFT. Andrew Brodahl, West Point-Beemer, pinned Tucker Voycheske, Ogallala, 4:46 ... Hunter Lanka, Ogallala, 16-1 ... Craig Woken, Ogallala, 3-0. (Sioux City Journal)
Jura Scores 30 As UNK Defeats UNO Feb 15, 2007
Led by the free throw shooting of Jura and the spark Morrell (Ogallala) provided off the bench, UNK jumped out to a 20-9 lead nine minutes into the game and never looked back. Jura (Columbus) went 10 of 10 at the line in the first half with Morrell scoring 10 consecutive points to keep the Lopers lead in double digits. (Nebraska Statepaper)
