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Oskaloosa boys take another step toward State

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Oskaloosa’s boys’ high school basketball team is one win away from going back to the state tournament.  The Indians defeated Washington 78-53 Thursday night (2/21) in Oskaloosa to reach the Class 3A Substate 5 championship game.  Senior Cole Henry had 25 points to lead the Indians…and those 25 points also allowed him to pass the 1000 point milestone for his high school career.  Henry talked about the milestone after the game.

“It’s almost emotional because the last person to do this, I believe, was Tyler Sash, a good friend of mine.  This is crazy, it’s an unbelievable feeling.  I couldn’t do it without my teammates and the fan support around me.   It’s been a great career….my last home game here tonight.  It was magical.”

Fellow senior Rian Yates added 15 points for Oskaloosa, who are now 15-5 on the year.  The Indians will take on Fairfield Monday night (2/25) in Mount Pleasant for the Substate title.  We’ll have the game on KBOE-FM.  Tipoff time is 7:00.

Also in Class 3A boys basketball Thursday, Fairfield beat Mount Pleasant 51-30, Pella over Carlisle 80-51, Norwalk defeated Dallas Center-Grimes 68-48.

February 22: On this day

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Born on this day in 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey, was Mary Chapin Carpenter, folk and country music singer, songwriter. Carpenter has won five Grammy Awards and is the only artist to have won four consecutive Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, which she received from 1992 to 1995.

Syracuse basketball coach Boeheim strikes and kills a pedestrian on highway

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Police say Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a 51-year-old man walking outside his vehicle on a highway.

Syracuse police say the man had been in a car with some others before midnight Wednesday after their vehicle crashed.

Police say Boeheim drove by and struck the pedestrian while trying to avoid the vehicle.

Boeheim is cooperating with the investigation. Police say there was no sign that Boeheim was impaired. No tickets have been issued to Boeheim at this time.

Syracuse defeated Louisville 69-49 Wednesday night during a home game.

Thursday stays quiet, rain and wind in store for the weekend

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Thursday will be dry and sunny with highs well into the 20s for most areas. Points along and south of I-80 could see temperatures into the low 30s.  More precipitation is in store for the weekend.  Rain is likely to break out late Friday night.  It could start out as freezing rain until temperatures rise.  The rain is expected to continue Saturday with potential fog.  The rain will likely transition to snow.  Most areas could see up to half an inch of rain.

Snow amounts are still tough to call at this distance.  It seems to err on the lower side for snow is probably the way to go given the transition and speed of the system.  Whether rain or snow falls, there will be tremendous wind following the system.  Gusts to 50mph or more are likely later Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Meet Sadie the playful beagle

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Sadie, the beagle,  is our KBOE/KMZN Pet of the Week.  Sadie, estimated to be about 1 1/2 years old, is a very sweet, loving little gal who loves to be held and be loved on.  She is looking for her forever home.  She was found in Oskaloosa and brought to the Stephen Memorial Shelter.  Sadie is ready for adoption now so submit an application to give her a loving home.  Call Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter at (641) 673-3991 for more information about Sadie or a wide variety of other loving and adoptable pets!

Heckethorn to face two trials this summer

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An Ottumwa man will stand trial this summer for two different shootings.  19-year-old Jacob Heckethorn is accused of first degree murder and attempted murder for a shooting last August that left William Shettlesworth dead and Clifford Collett, Senior injured.  Heckethorn’s trial for killing Shettlesworth starts June 25th; then his trial for shooting Collett starts in late August.  Court records show Heckethorn will claim self-defense in both cases.

Boys basketball playoffs resume

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The boys’ high school basketball playoffs resume tonight (1/21).  In Class 3A, Oskaloosa hosts Washington at 7:00pm.  The Indians hold a win over Washington during the regular season.  You can hear Oskaloosa boys’ playoff basketball on KBOE 104.9FM  and kboeradio.com with our coverage at 6:45pm.  You can also see the game on team1sports.com/kboeradio.

Also in Class 3A tonight, Mount Pleasant is at Fairfield, Carlisle at Pella, and Dallas Center-Grimes at Norwalk.

There are also Class 1A district championship games tonight.  In District 9, Montezuma takes on BGM in a 7:00pm game in Grinnell.  We’ll have it on KMZN 740AM/99.5FM and www.radiokmzn.com with coverage starting at 6:45pm.  And in 1A district 11, North Mahaska meets Grand View Christian School at 7pm in Pleasantville.

Country Music star Carrie Underwood surprises couples at Nashville restaurant

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Country Music star Carrie Underwood surprised couples on Valentine’s Day with picking up the tab for their meals and giving them free concert tickets.

At least two couples were surprised while dining at Sinema Restaurant and Bar located on 8th Avenue in Nashville.

The lucky diners received a card signed by Underwood stating “SURPRISE! Your dinner has been taken care of this evening. Happy Valentine’s Day! xoxo #LoveWins.”

They also received a pair of tickets for her show at Bridgestone Arena this September.

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