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🌱 Why was a Waco man’s felony trial suddenly delayed in York County?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why was a Waco man's felony trial suddenly delayed in York County?
  • How did McCool Junction rack up 70 points in Waco?

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, some heavy, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trial postponed for Waco man accused of punching man in York alley and stealing money from vulnerable adult (justmelaniew.com) — A Waco man's York County jury trial has been postponed as he faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including assault, terroristic threats, and financial crimes involving a vulnerable adult. Investigators say a stolen bank card was used for thousands of dollars in purchases and ATM withdrawals in York County and several Nebraska cities, with security footage allegedly tying the suspect to the transactions.
   

• Mustangs gallop past Knights on gridiron (yorknewstimes.com) — A lopsided eight-man football matchup in Waco saw McCool Junction roll past Nebraska Lutheran 70-19, with Mustang junior Jaxon McDonald scoring six touchdowns. Despite some bright spots from Nebraska Lutheran's offense, including a long kickoff return and solid rushing from Gio Martin, the Knights struggled to move the ball consistently and finished with negative team rushing yards.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Zachry Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Foreman Millwright I in Waco. Apply here.
  • York General posted a job opening for Education Coordinator in York. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waco here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Seward County conferred 490 degrees and certificates in 2023-24 (senebraskanews.com)
  • Official notice: LCMS universities (Oct. 2026) (lcms.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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