It was a big NFL Sunday for Pro Big Red. Rex Burkhead scored three touchdowns to lead the Patriots over the Raiders. LaVonte David had a key interception in the Buccaneers win over the Broncos. Find updates on all of the Huskers in the NFL at www.huskers.com
The Kansas City Royals were a winner over Detroit in theIr season finale and the final game for Alex Gordon. The former Husker and Lincoln native spent all 14 years of his MLB career with the Royals.
The first ever Hastings Barn Market turned out to be so successful this weekend that organizer Marla Anders decided to bring it back for another week. It will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, then 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For vendors interested in getting involved, you can reach out to Marla Anders through the event’s Facebook page.
The town of McCook celebrated its heritage days and welcomed home former U.S. Senator and former Governor Ben Nelson. Nelson and several community members announced the Birdella Nelson Technology Center which will extend the McCook Public Library, and is named after Nelson’s mother, Birdella. Nelson donated $500,000 to the Birdella Nelson Endowment for the library account.
Payton Schiller, a native Nebraskan, won the first ever Aksarben Pig Challenge. She grew up in West Point, Nebraska raising animals for as long as she can remember. She got to share the win with her brother who took second place. He said winning along side of his big sister was something special. And Payton said all of the hard work and long hours made this day unforgettable.