- DC-S Tigers exit state tourney with tough loss to Ainsworth (High School Sports ~ 03/07/24)
- Wolves play Sumner-Eddyville-Miller in state semifinals (High School Sports ~ 03/07/24)
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Two arrested after multiple pursuits
(State News ~ 03/07/24)
LINCOLN, Neb. — Troopers in southeast Nebraska made two arrests on Tuesday following separate pursuits. The first incident occurred around 4 p.m. when a trooper spotted a speeding motorcycle on Highway 77 in West Lincoln. The motorcyclist attempted to evade a traffic stop, weaving through stopped vehicles at a red light and fleeing eastbound on Van Dorn. ...
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Pearls of wisdom from the past apply today
(Column ~ 03/07/24)
Pearls of wisdom from the past apply today Wisdom - The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment. The word, wisdom, can be a little intimidating. If you are interested in finding meaning and purpose in your life, then you may be interested in gaining wisdom. If you are interested in bringing joy to a your life, then you may be want to learn how to live wisely...
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James L. Faimon
(Obituary ~ 03/07/24)
James L. Faimon July 28, 1947 - March 5, 2024 TRENTON, Neb. - James L. Faimon was born July 28, 1947 in Stratton, Neb. to Rudy and Rose (Janousek) Faimon. He was raised on the family farm south of Stratton and graduated from Stratton High School with the class of 1965. He attended McCook Community College and graduated from Kearney State College in 1970 with a degree in Industrial Arts Education...
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Terryl Rae “Terry” Loper
(Obituary ~ 03/07/24)
Terryl Rae “Terry” Loper Dec. 20, 1946 - Feb. 28, 2024 OXFORD, Neb. - A Funeral Service for Ms. Terry R. Loper will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Oxford, Neb. with Pastor Brian Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Nebraska...
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Griffith “Griff” H. Malleck
(Obituary ~ 03/07/24)
Griffith “Griff” H. Malleck March 25, 1950 - March 3, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Griffith “Griff” H. Malleck, age 73, of McCook, Neb. passed away at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Griff was born March 25, 1950, in McCook to parents Lester “Bum” and Wanda L. ...
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'Traveling Bison' more than a food truck
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — Tom and Regina Burns embarked on a culinary adventure when they launched their food truck, the Traveling Bison, a homage to both their roots and the local community in McCook. The couple’s shared love for great food and their desire to bring a taste of home to others inspired them to serve a unique blend of flavors, focusing on pizza and Bison burgers...
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Old Cellar Vineyard offers unique Nebraska experience
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
ARAPAHOE, Neb. — It all began in 2010 when Gary Thompson, a retiree from the banking world, embarked on a new hobby by planting the first vines. Little did he know that this so-called retirement project would soon evolve into a bustling operation on the north edge of Arapahoe with 19 acres of land adorned with over 15,000 grapevines, making it the fourth-largest vineyard in Nebraska...
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Dawn Annette (Hyde) Gill
(Obituary ~ 03/07/24)
Dawn Annette (Hyde) Gill WAUNETA, Neb. - With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dawn Annette (Hyde) Gill of Wauneta, Neb. She died on Jan. 18 at the age of 63. Dawn passed away surrounded by her loved ones. We will be hosting a church service and celebration of life on May 18. Further details will be posted closer to the event...
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MCC men start Region IX basketball at Sterling
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
The McCook Community College men’s basketball team is set to open the Region IX tournament Saturday at Sterling, Colo. against Northeastern Community College. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. (CT). MCC (10-20 overall) finished in a tie for fifth place with North Platte among seven teams in the Region IX South standings. ...
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Indians pitcher earns weekly award from Region IX
(College Sports ~ 03/07/24)
McCook Community College sophomore Ethan Badcock (Adelaide, Australia) has been selected as this week’s Region IX pitcher of the week for Feb. 26-March 3. The lefty appeared in two games over MCC’s 2-2 weekend, and finished off both of the wins. On Friday in the Indians’ 9-8 win over Northeast Community College, Badcock entered the game in the sixth inning and pitched the final 1.2 innings of scoreless relief to pick up the win. ...
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Indians' bats 'clicking' through a 17-7 win over Kansas foe
(College Sports ~ 03/07/24)
HESSTON, Kan. – The McCook Community College baseball team banged out 21 hits Wednesday in a 17-7 win at Hesston College. The game was shortened to eight innings by the 10-run rule. “I thought we played pretty good today, offensively we swung the bat extremely well, had a few guys that had really good days which was good to see,” said MCC Coach Jon Olsen. “Offensively we are getting to where we need to be.”...
- James “Jim” Plotts (Obituary ~ 03/07/24)
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Mike Leibrandt
(Birthdays ~ 03/07/24)
65th birthday The family of Mike Leibrandt McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 65th birthday on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. They are also hosting an open house celebration on March 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 411 East 6th Street, McCook...
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