Stories from Saturday, September 30, 2006

No. 1 McCook improves record to 5-0; Lexington next For about six minutes Friday night at Weiland Field, Sidney gave McCook a game. Sidney trailed 7-6 with 5:43 left in the opening frame. Then it unraveled for the Red Raiders as the No. 1 Bison poured it on for a 41-6 halftime lead en route to a 62-12 rout. Seven players scored TDs for the Bison, including interception returns by inside linebackers Sam Frazier and Josh Mullen...

I've always put a lot of stock in peoples' special days. I do that, I guess, because I put a lot of stock in my own. It always makes my heart feel good when people close to me remember my important days and, because they do, I try and always remember theirs too...

One of the ironies of Nebraska's lottery system is that it includes funding for treating the addicts it helps create. Now, the state has begun a two-week ad blitz on TV, billboards and newspapers to persuade problem gamblers to get help and information by calling (800) 522-4700...