Guilty Verdict for Mushroom Murderer Nov 11, 2009
A Chadron jury found 26-yard-old Joseph Hotz guilty Monday of second-degree murder and a slew of lesser charges but not the first-degree felony murder charges prosecutors had been seeking for the death of Kenneth Pfeiffer, whom Hotz stabbed 51 times after a bad trip on poisonous mushrooms. Hotz, dressed in a plaid shirt with dark slacks at the verdict reading, was also found guilty of second-degree attempted murder of neighbor Rolland Sayer, three weapons charges, and making terroristic... (Nebraska Statepaper)
Bad Trip, Big Knives Nov 7, 2009
A Chadron jury heard the grisly details Wednesday and Thursday of a bad mushroom trip gone terribly wrong as the murder trial of Joseph Hotz continued. A jury of eleven women and three men listened to Hotz on tape explain to Nebraska State Patrol Sgt. Monica Bartling what he believed happened when he fatally stabbed his roommate Kenneth Pfeiffer. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Chadron's 'Mushroom Murder' Trial Underway Nov 5, 2009
The trial of a Chadron man accused of murdering his roommate by stabbing him 51 times continued Wednesday, as friends of Joseph Hotz testified to a calm, friendly persona that stood in sharp contrast with his alleged murder of Kenneth Pfeiffer. Prosecutors have charged Hotz, a former Chadron State College student, with ... Pierson had lived with Hotz for two years before Pfeiffer moved in to the house on 935 Shelton in Chadron. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Snow, Ice Force Road Closures In Western Neb. Oct 30, 2009
Authorities said snow is still falling in Chadron, Alliance and Scottsbluff, adding to accumulations of a foot or more in some places. Copyright 2009 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Elliott Eliason Leads Team to State Tourney Oct 29, 2009
Elliott Eliason Leads Chadron to State Tournament ... Date: Mar 10, 2009 Elliott Eliason, a 6-foot-11, 235-pound junior center from Chadron, who has attracted the interest of Minnesota, has led the Cardinals to a 24-0 mark and a No. 1 seed in the Nebraska State Tournament ... Net caught up with Chadron head coach Craig Nobiling to learn the latest on Eliason. (The Insiders -- Nebraska Prep)
Snowstorm closes roads from Utah to Neb. Oct 29, 2009
College closures included the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado State University in Fort Collins and Chadron State College's campuses in Nebraska. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
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Air Force 74, Chadron State 52. Colorado Springs, Colo. (Themwc.com)
Forest Service travel management plan set for Tuesday Oct 13, 2009
The public is invited to the event, set for 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Motel 6 conference room in Chadron. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement detailing the proposal has just been released. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
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Colorado State 94, Chadron State 78 (Exhibition). Fort Collins, Colo. (Themwc.com)
Paul Jasinowski Named Semifinalist for National Football Foundation William V. Campbell Trophy Oct 2, 2009
School - Nominee Ashland (Ohio) - Nick Bellanco Chadron State (Neb. - Brandon Harrington East Stroudsburg (Pa. (Brownbears.com)
Continue reading Sep 24, 2009
Chadron State College in Nebraska -- a Division II school with a student body of about 3,000 -- offered him a walk-on chance to make the team ... Pacheco said he didn't go there because he couldn't afford it; Chadron assistant coach Jas Bains confirmed that Pacheco gave him that explanation in turning down the offer. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Rural flight subsidies hit some turbulence Sep 24, 2009
He says subsidies could be eliminated for and Chadron, which are 57 miles and 99 miles, respectively, from Scottsbluff, another city with subsidies. Frequent-flier John Cline, of Poland, Ohio, says he has considered flying into Joplin and other cities with subsidized air service, but found no convenient flights and fares more expensive than those to cities within a two-hour drive. (USA Today -- Money)
Eliason talks about his decision Sep 19, 2009
Yesterday morning it was announced that Chadron, Nebraska center Elliott Eliason had committed to Minnesota, the first commit of the 2010 class for the Gophers. They added a solid interior player with good size and good skill. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Regional College Football: BHSU gets win for new head coach Sep 13, 2009
CHADRON ST. 24, ADAMS ST. 21: After a playing a lackluster first half and trailing 7-0 at halftime, the Chadron State College football team scored on its first three possessions of the second half and then held on to win, 24-21, over Adams State in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opener for both teams. The Eagles, now 2-1 and the winners of 28 consecutive RMAC games, seemed to be breezing to victory, particularly after Adams State missed a 28-yard field goal with 2:50 to play. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Chadron requests naming highway for Crazy Horse Sep 12, 2009
Chadron will take the lead in an effort to have Nebraska Highway 20 from Valentine to Fort Robinson State Park designated the Crazy Horse Memorial Highway. A 5-0 vote by the Chadron City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 8 supporting the designation came after much work on the proposal, by council member Dr. John Gamby, who said he has been pursuing the idea for several years ... The old military road, which lies parallel to but slightly south of Highway 20 in some places, has recently been commemorated... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Norfolk, Neb., sets May vote on water fluoridation Sep 12, 2009
In November, voters in several Nebraska cities and towns told their leaders not to add fluoride, including Bayard, Beatrice and Broken Bow; Chadron, Friend and Gothenburg; Hastings, Kimball and North Platte; Scottsbluff, Sidney and York. Crete was among the cities that approved a fluoridation measure. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Hot Springs businesses collaborate to nab bad check writers Sep 10, 2009
The couple told Morgan that they were from a small town south of Chadron, called Lisco. Having lived most of her life in Nebraska, Morgan had heard of Lisco and knew it was more centrally located in the state, between Bridgeport and Ogalala. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nebraska Panhandle communities to lobby for Heartland Expressway Sep 8, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009. -- About 40 western Nebraska community leaders met Aug. 25 in Bridgeport, focused on creating a unified effort to promote transportation improvements in the Panhandle. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Friday's Prep Scoreboard Sep 5, 2009
Saturday, September 05, 2009. South Dakota Prep Football Scores. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Academics big for Eliason Sep 2, 2009
Six-foot-11, 235-pound center Elliott Eliason from Chadron, Nebraska has trimmed his list down to three schools: Minnesota, Stanford, and Creighton. The three star prospect has set up official visits for September. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
2009 GNAC Preview: Vikings eye fifth GNAC volleyball championship Aug 21, 2009
Also back are outside hitter Jennifer Boe (5-8, Jr., Casper, WY - Kelly Walsh), setter Hillary Morrison (5-10, Sr., Casper, WY - Chadron State) and libero Jill Trabing (5-8, Sr., Buffalo, WY). Boe averaged 2. (Wwuvikings.com)
Lehmkuhler chosen for Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Aug 19, 2009
Alan D. Butch Lehmkuhler later attended Chadron State College in western Nebraska, earning degrees in both education and psychology in 1976. He joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in 1977, and throughout his rodeo career has simultaneously worked as a high school drafting and woodworking teacher and coach. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
South Dakota Man Lists 'Robbery' As Occupation Aug 16, 2009
A Nebraska State Patrol trooper arrested him that evening near Chadron, Neb. A court document states that hours before Pannell was picked up, he used false documents to seek treatment at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Hot Springs, where a police officer spotted the money. (Fox News)
Lawsuit blames Wal-Mart for Nebraska woman's fall Aug 15, 2009
-- A lawsuit filed against Wal-Mart alleges that its negligence led to the death of a 56-year-old woman after a fall at its Chadron store. The lawsuit filed initially in Dawes County says Julie Lehman fell inside the store on July 21. (Sioux City Journal)
Chadron to press for four-lane Heartland Expressway (66) Aug 9, 2009
Chadron to press for four-lane Heartland Expressway ... -- Chadron will join other Panhandle communities in lobbying for a four-lane version of the Heartland Expressway, rather than the so-called "Super Two" configuration mentioned recently by Gov. Dave Heineman, city manager Sandy Powell said Monday, Aug. 3 ... As originally planned, the Heartland Expressway would be a four-lane highway route between Denver and Rapid City, S.D. In Nebraska, the route runs through Scottsbluff, Alliance and... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Murder trial for Joseph Hotz postponed again, insanity defense planned Jul 31, 2009
He is charged with first-degree murder and seven other felony counts in connection with the Dec. 5, 2008, stabbing death of his roommate, fellow Chadron State College student Kenny Pfeiffer, at the off-campus home they shared. Officials said Pfeiffer, 22, of Sebastian, Fla. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
In Chadron: Pajamas are out as school attire; Twitter now banned Jul 31, 2009
By George LedbetterEditor Chadron Record ... Notice to students in Chadron schools: Dont wake up late, roll out of bed and scurry off to school in your pajamas and slippers, and plan to tweet about your close call with tardiness to your Twitter friends ... Acting on changes in the student handbooks issued by Chadron City Schools, the school board on Monday approved new rules prohibiting students from wearing pajamas or slippers to class, and banning use of the popular Twitter microblogging... (Nebraska Statepaper)
Former Nebraska sheriff sentenced to jail Jul 27, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009. -- Former Sioux County Sheriff James Costello will spend time on the other side of the bars for actions that resulted in his conviction for two misdemeanor charges. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Acting Wall ranger heading to Arizona Jul 25, 2009
The Wall district and grasslands center are part of the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, based in Chadron, Neb. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Basketball: Warriors on the court Jul 20, 2009
He had four members of his 2008 team Lester Gotheridge, Billy Scott, David Giago and Art Vitalis go on to Bismarck State in North Dakota and another, point guard Christian McGhee, head to Chadron State ... Little Wound s Brice Hornbeck just finished a redshirt season at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. One of Big Crow s teammates from the Thorpes 2004 state runner-up squad, Christy Webber, went to Dakota Wesleyan before transferring to Chadron State, where she graduated with a degree in... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nebraska 2010 budget has little for Heartland Expressway project Jul 20, 2009
Work on U.S. Highway 385 in 2010 includes bridge work south of Chadron and resurfacing from the Colorado line to Chappell, northwest of Alliance and from the Box Butte/Dawes county line north for 9 ... The highway is also scheduled to be resurfaced from Gurley-Dalton, southeast of Bridgeport, north of Northport, north of Berea and south and north of Chadron. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sioux County residents demand reduction in land valuations Jul 14, 2009
KERRI REMPP / Chadron Record. July 13, 2009. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Neb. governor suggests compromise on Heartland Expressway Jul 14, 2009
Those funds, which require an 80/20 federal/state dollar match, are dedicated to creating a four-lane roadway between Maverick Junction and the state border, just north of Chadron, Neb. In South Dakota, grading work is being done now on about 8 miles of Highway 18/385 between Maverick Junction near Hot Springs and Smithwick Road. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
At Your Request: An Eatery For Vegans Jul 10, 2009
This Web site was designed using. about the benefits of standardized design. (Nebraska Statepaper)
State colleges seek 5.15 percent tuition hike Jun 16, 2009
If the budget is approved, full-time, in-state undergraduates at Peru, Wayne and Chadron state colleges will pay 180 more in tuition next year than they did in 2008-2009 ... In addition, pending Board of Trustees approval, Chadron State College is set to do away with academic majors in information science and technology and museum studies/applied history, and minors in humanities, geography, political science, sociology and Spanish. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Where will open Nebraska judgeship go? May 31, 2009
Judge James Hansen of Chadron retired Friday, having served on the bench since 1986 ... But, he said, "Citizens of Nebraska, whether they live in Omaha or Lincoln or Chadron, are entitled to reasonable access to justice.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
America's 'Top 100 Family Campgrounds' Announced by ReserveAmerica May 23, 2009
Alafia River State Park-Lithia, FL Ashuwillticook Rail Trail-Lanesborough, Cheshire, Adams, MA Cape Cod Rail Trail-Dennis to Wellfleet, MA Chadron State Park-Chadron, NE Cheyenne Mountain State Park-Colorado Springs, CO Choctaw Lake Campground-Mississippi National Forests-MS Croft State Natural Area-Spartanburg, SC Cuyamaca Rancho State Park-San Diego, CA Davis Lake Campground-Mississippi National Forest-MS Douthat State Park-Millboro, VA Franconia Notch Recreation Path-Franconia Notch State... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jerks Might Force Closing Of Chadron Parks At Night May 23, 2009
By George LedbetterEditor Chadron Record ... Vandalism at Chadrons parks and ball fields has gotten so bad the city council might close them from sunset to sunrise ... Chadron is a northwest Nebraska community of some 5,600 people in Dawes County. (Nebraska Statepaper)
NRC says area uranium mine's foreign ownership not an issue May 23, 2009
The license renewal had been the subject of a September 2008 hearing in Chadron by the administrative law panel, and the foreign ownership issue was to be argued again at a June 11 session in Rapid City, S.D. ... Among the individuals opposing the mine are Debra White Plume of Pine Ridge, S.D., and Thomas Cook of Chadron. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
New Device Aids Autistic Boy's Communication May 19, 2009
By Kerri Rempp / Chadron Record ... Brady attends classes at the Skills for Living house operated by Chadron Schools. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Chadron board declines to cut rural school position May 17, 2009
-- Despite an administration warning that the Chadron school system will likely lose more than 160,000 in state aid, the district's Board of Education on Thursday voted 3-2 not to eliminate one of three teaching posts at the Alpha school, a rural attendance center that may have only 22 students next year ... "State aid is still very uncertain. The latest unofficial calculation is (Chadron) will likely lose 167,000, but that's still very tentative," Hirning said ... A final decision from the... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sports Spasms May 15, 2009
Going 4-6 in that first season, they were beaten soundly by Chadron NE State (0-32); Nebraska Kearney (10-41) and Mesas State (3-26). They were very competitive score-wise against the remainder of their schedule and had wins over Ft. Lewis CO, NM Highlands and Western CO State in addition to the OPSU win. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Williams Of Chadron State Is RMAC Pitcher Of The Year May 7, 2009
Casey Williams of Chadron State has has been named the 2009 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year. Its the first such honor for any CSC softball player and just the second time a member of the Eagles has been placed on the first team. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Horses found dead, starving in Nebraska May 3, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009. Disease a concern for rescue operation. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Afghan studies expert to speak at Chadron Apr 30, 2009
A university administrator with experience in Afghanistan studies and culture will present a free public program Thursday, April 30, at Chadron State College. Thomas E. Gouttierre of the University of Nebraska will speak at 7 p.m. in the student center ballroom. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Sioux City's Knudson named first-team all-stater Apr 3, 2009
McKenzie Fujan, Bishop Neumann, 5-10, Jr. Kelsey Hansen, Bennington, 6-3, Sr. Caitlin Jones, Crofton, 5-9, Sr. Kelsie Lliteras, Chadron, 6-4, Sr. Sara Reeves, Bishop Neumann, 5-8, Sr. ... Elliott Eliason, Chadron, 6-11, Jr. Isiah Gandy, Boys Town, 6-2, Sr. Jake Hamburger, Hastings St. Cecilia, 6-3, Sr. Denver Klaus, Bennington, 6-3, Sr. Eric Koehlmoos, Pierce, 6-0, Sr. ... Zac Bargen, Chadron, 6-5, Jr. Spencer Fahey, Grand Island Central Catholic, 6-0, Sr. Taylor Murren, Wahoo, 5-11, Sr. Nick... (Sioux City Journal)
Chadron big attracting attention Apr 2, 2009
Chadron is located in the northwestern part of Nebraska with a population of 5,600 people. Located in this small town is a 6-foot-11 235 pound big man by the name of Elliott Eliason who is becoming more nationally known by the day. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
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Chadron big attracting attention ... Chadron big attracting attention ... Chadron is located in the northwestern part of Nebraska with a population of 5,600 people. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Anaconda man sentenced to 41 years for robbery spree (82) Mar 27, 2009
Adams; his brother, Jordan Lee Adams, 21, of Butte; Jacob Edward Kraus, 21, of Butte; and two juveniles were arrested in Chadron, Neb. on Oct. 11, 2007, after a two-day string of armed robberies in Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. (Montana Standard, MT)
Madkins Going to Chadron State Mar 26, 2009
com takes a look at one of our profiled players, Michael Madkins from Pleasant Grove HS in Elk Grove and his decision to attend Chadron State ... Hes chosen to attend Chadron State, a NCAA Division II powerhouse, of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) ... Chadron State has won the RMAC Championship three years in a row. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Elliott Eliason Leads Team to State Tourney Mar 10, 2009
Elliott Eliason Leads Chadron to State Tournament ... Date: Mar 10, 2009 Elliott Eliason, a 6-foot-11, 235-pound junior center from Chadron, who has attracted the interest of Minnesota, has led the Cardinals to a 24-0 mark and a #1 seed in the Nebraska State Tournament ... Net caught up with Chadron head coach Craig Nobiling to learn the latest on Eliason. (GoldenSports.net)
Forecast can help you find fish Mar 8, 2009
Top five lakes: Stagecoach (Hickman), Wehrspann (Omaha), Louisville 1 (Louisville), Branched Oak, (Malcolm), and Whitney (Chadron) ... Top five lakes: Swanson (Trenton), Harlan (Republican City), Enders (Imperial), Maloney (North Platte) and Whitney (Chadron). (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Chadron State College cuts three academic programs, five minors Mar 7, 2009
-- Chadron State College announced the elimination of three academic programs and five minors because of the Nebraska State College system's looming budget shortfall in the next biennium ... "You hear it on the news every day. Unfortunately, Chadron State is not immune to the fallout from the weakening economy.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
UNK Seeks Eighth Consecutive Wrestling Title Feb 26, 2009
The Lopers lone defending champion is junior Marty Usman (Arlington, Texas) at 174 pounds For him to repeat, hell have to get through three other nationally ranked grapplers, including Chadron States Brett Hunter. Junior Ryan Etherton (Lincoln East) was runner up at 149 pounds last year and is the nations fourth-ranked individual at this weight. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Butte man pleads guilty to robbery Feb 22, 2009
Kraus, along with co-defendants Jordan Adams of Butte and his cousin, Camille Adams of Anaconda, and two others were captured in Chadron, Neb ... The men were arrested after a 14-hour manhunt in Chadron, Neb. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Budget cuts looming at Chadron State College Feb 20, 2009
-- The national recession will see Chadron State College cut at least 5 percent from its budgets and similar reductions at Nebraska's two other state colleges ... The college will also need workers to implement a new Student Information System that is being deployed at Chadron State, Wayne State and Peru State, the three state colleges ... The economic downturn is affecting Chadron State's scholarships, which are largely funded by investment earnings, Park said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Closing Of Phone Center In Chadron Means Loss Of Jobs Feb 18, 2009
Western Wats Center, Inc. has announced it will close its Chadron phone center due to the continuing economic crisis ... Western Wats has long enjoyed an excellent relationship with the residents of Chadron and hopes to reestablish its presence there once market conditions are more favorable ... Western Wats, based in Orem, Utah, opened its Chadron call center in 2006, hiring over 100 workers. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Panel says foreign ownership an issue in mine's expansion Feb 13, 2009
In a decision issued Jan. 27, the NRC judges also said that questions of the impact of low levels of arsenic in water returned to aquifers during mining operations, the relationship between arsenic exposure and diabetes and information about an alleged cluster of pancreatic cancer in the Chadron area can also be raised during hearings on the mine s proposed North Trend expansion. The panel, which heard arguments on those issues at a hearing in Chadron in July, had previously granted two... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
High court dismisses appeal of former police chief in Nebraska shooting case Feb 12, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009. -- A felony assault case will proceed against former Crawford police chief Richard Thompson after the Nebraska Supreme Court rejected his self-defense appeal. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Defendant in fall 2007 crime spree pleads guilty Feb 9, 2009
(AP) -- One of five men captured in Chadron, Neb ... He was among five men captured in Chadron, Neb. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
