http://www.chadrad.com Local news and sports stories from Chadron and the surrounding tri-state area. http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29517 (Chadron)-Twenty-four 4-H members were awarded ribbons at the 2013 Panhandle Regional 4-H Public Speaking held recently. Each speaker prepared an original speech on an aspect relating to their 4-H involvement. The speeches had a wide variety of topics and highlighted the youths experiences in 4-H.   The Panhandle District Contest... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29515 (Chadron)-A Chadron woman was recently recognized by Farm Bureau Financial Services for her commitment to customers. Farm Bureau Agent Amy Halverson was awarded the 2013 Farm Bureau Financial Services All American award for her production and service.  Halverson is an agent with Farm Bureau Financial Services in Chadron, and has been serving... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29511 (Chadron)- The Dawes County Sheriffs Office has reported that a controlled burn on Smith Road in Dawes County broke containment Wednesday afternoon and reached an old structure that is no longer in use.   Dawes County Sheriff Karl Dailey says that crews were on scene containing the burn, and extinguishing... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29504 (Alliance)-While Nebraskans may feel somewhat helpless when it comes to helping tornado victims in Oklahoma, one woman from Alliance isn’t wasting any time to get things collected for those affected by the devastating EF5 twister that tore apart the town of Moore.   Sara Leisy is a stay-at-home mom whose... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29499 (Oelrichs)-Travelers heading north of Chadron on Highway 385 will be facing some road construction in the next few months when they cross the border into South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Transportation is advising motorists that crews will begin paving operations on the final phase of the Heartland Expressway Project... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29497 (Edgemont)-Memorial Day weekend is the indication of the transition from spring to summer, even if summer doesn’t officially begin until later in June, and many families plan activities over the three-day weekend.  For families in the area looking for something fun to do, the Edgemont Area Chamber of Commerce is... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29495 (Chadron)-The City of Chadron recently made an application for a grant that would work in conjunction with the City Swimming Pool project, and was informed this week their request was denied.   According to Chadron City Manager Wayne Anderson, the grant that was denied would have been used for a... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29489 Photo: Rebecca Fernau with the local chapter of the Through the Eyes of a Child Foundation reads a proclamation in honor of May as Foster Care Month at the Chadron city council meeting on Monday night. There were also proclamations in honor of National Missing Children’s Day (May 25th) and... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29486 (Chadron)-Learning how to preserve written family history and regional farm or ranch stories will highlight the Story Catcher Writing Workshop and Festival at the Chadron State College Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center May 28 through May 31. Dr. Matt Evertson, department chair and professor of English and Humanities, said... http://www.chadrad.com/newsstory.cfm?story=29485 (PANHANDLE)-Since September 2009, the Panhandle Prevention Coalition, along with other local coalition partners, has presented free Responsible Beverage Server Training to over 600 alcohol retail merchants, owners, and employees across the Panhandle.             Responsible Beverage Server Training classes are designed to provide individuals entrusted with the responsibility of serving or... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19219 The State Golf Tournament wrapped up Wednesday with Colton Micheel of Crawford finishing with the best score among golfers in our area. Micheel was 10 shots better than his first round score, posting an 86 and finishing the tournament tied for 30th with a two day score of 182. Regg... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19218 Gusty winds made for tough conditions as golfers competed at the first day of the Class D state tournament Tuesday in Kearney. Regg Strotheide from Hay Springs had the best day among area players, posting an 18 over par 89. Strotheide sank five pars, eight bogeys and five double bogeys... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19217 DENVER (AP) — The Denver Post is reporting the brother of Patrick Roy says the Hall of Fame goalie is close to returning to the Colorado Avalanche as the team's coach. Roy's brother, Stephane, told the paper late Monday night: "They're discussing the final details of an arrangement." Stephane Roy... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19216 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – For the fifth consecutive year, Chadron State College has finished in the top five of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Sportsmanship Cup standings. The Eagles finished second in this year’s standings, while first-year conference member Black Hills State University won the RMAC Sportsmanship Cup. “This says... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19215 The Chadron High School softball team will host a summer softball camp May 28th and 30th. The camp will run from 9:00 - 3:00 with lunch provided from 12:00 - 1:00, followed by a scrimmage at 1:00pm. Cost is $20. The May 28th camp will be for girls who will... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19214 LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — USA Basketball has announced that Nebraska's Jordan Hooper has made the 12-player roster for the Women's World University Games. The two-time All-Big Ten forward from Alliance earned a spot on the team after a three-day tryout in Colorado Springs that included 33 of the nation's top... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19213 NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash, adding a left-handed bat to the group of backups filling in for the team's injured stars. Brignac was designated for assignment by Colorado on Thursday. He was acquired by the Rockies... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19212 Hemingford's Kelsy Wood continued her strong performance at the State Track Meet in Omaha on Saturday, picking up two second place finishes. Wood had the top qualifying time in Friday's preliminaries and took the silver in Saturday's 100 meter hurdles final with a time of 14.91 seconds, just .26 behind... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19211 DENVER (AP) — Jordan Pacheco hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth and Carlos Gonzalez added a solo homer, helping the Colorado Rockies hold on for a 10-9 win over San Francisco on Friday night that snapped a 10-game skid against the Giants. Pacheco laced his first homer of... http://www.chadrad.com/sportsstory.cfm?story=19210 Chadron's relay team of Nicky Applegarth, Briley Hannaford, Hannah Anderson and Jayden Garrett pose together after winning at districts last week in Scottsbluff. (Photo Courtesy of Clint Fernandez) Hemingford's Kelsy Wood was the top performer among area athletes during day one of the Nebraska State Track Meet Friday at Omaha...