Stories from Thursday, May 23, 2013

Rev. Richard R. Harr, OMI Jan. 29, 1926 - May 13, 2013 TEWKSBURY, Massachusetts -- Rev. Richard R. Harr, OMI, 87, died on May 13, 2013, at Saints Memorial Medical Center, Lowell, Massachusetts, after a lengthy illness. He was born in McCook, Nebraska, on Jan. 29, 1926, a son of the late Raymond and Argyle (Rector) Harr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, James Harr and Donald Harr...

This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...

Mammatus clouds often indicate a particularly strong storm or maybe even a tornadic storm, but they themselves are not dangerous but merely "messengers." These appeared over McCook, Nebraska, Saturday evening, when forecasters predicted rain, but the community got only a sprinkle or two. ...

The Republican Plains Athletic Conference has released the 2012-13 academic awards. Top Individual ACT Score(s)--Virginia Phillips of Wallace Schools Gold Medal Winner(s): Britney Davis, daughter of Jon and Cindy Davis, Alma Schools Jessica Moore, daughter of Jeff and Laurie Moore, Arapahoe Schools...

McCook Mayor Dennis Berry speaks to supporters Sunday night at the Coppermill Restaurant in McCook in a kickoff for his run for Legislature. Berry's campaign reported it raised more than $20,000 in the opening event from more than 40 individuals or couples and six local businesses, with about 94 people in attendance. "This is a wonderful start!" Berry said. Since the event, three individuals volunteered to host future events, he said...

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- It's 1967. Elvis gets married, Disney releases "The Jungle Book," and Julia Roberts is born. It's also the last time Nebraska had both snow and temperatures over 100 degrees within two weeks during the month of May before this year...

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Beginning Memorial Day, Walmart will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran in his or her first 12 months off active duty. Most of these jobs will be in Walmart stores and clubs, and some will be in distribution centers and the Home Office...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Sen. Mark Christensen will likely shelve his priority bill until next session after failing to gather enough support for it to pass. The bill, LB 522, sought compensation for surface water irrigators when they were prohibited from irrigating by the Department of Natural Resources...

WAUNETA, Nebraska -- Wauneta, Nebraska, dog owners have until Saturday, June 1, to comply with a village ordinance limiting the number of dogs in any home. City Attorney Arlan Wine told the Wauneta Breeze and the village board members that Ordinance 2008-01, Section 4.22 states that any home may have only two adult dogs...

HERNDON, Kansas -- City council members of a small Northwest Kansas town have adopted an ordinance -- with the power of a law -- that reaffirms their belief in their constitutional and Second Amendment right to own and bear arms. Herndon Mayor Kenny Chartier said Wednesday that Herndon's new law, Ordinance No. 510, supports the State of Kansas and the "Second Amendment Protection Act" that Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law April 16...

The warm 70s and little wind made it an ideal day for a couple of young entrepreneurs, Ethan Hays and Emily Alberts, to set up a Kool-Aid stand on West First Wednesday. Flavor of the day -- Black Cherry.

The need for emergency preparedness has been a hot topic since the September 11 attacks, and before that, baby boomers remember "duck and cover" atomic attack drills. Today's children will recall exercises designed to help them deal with armed intruder in their schools...

So when my older two girls were little, Hubby and I could spell out what we didn't want them to understand what we were talking about. This spelling option is outlined in the worldwide Parent's Handbook and can be used to diffuse situations or distract toddlers and obviously only works until they learn how to spell. ...

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Attorney General Jon Bruning today announced University of Nebraska-Kearney psychology professor Joseph J. Benz, Ph. D., 52, was arrested and charged with three counts each of possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. The arrest stemmed from an investigation by the Attorney General's Office cybercrimes unit and was made late yesterday by the Kearney Police Department...

OMAHA, Neb. -- The name Sughroue has been famous in Class B high school running circles in recent years. Molly Sughroue has made a name for herself with regular record-setting runs and gold medals at the state track and field meets. Older sister Jessa Sughroue is putting the family name out in bigger circles...

OBERLIN, Kan. -- The Decatur Community High School boys golf team is celebrating a state championship. The Red Devils from Oberlin won the Kansas Class 2A state tournament title last Monday at the Mariah Hills Golf Course in Dodge City. Oberlin carded a low team total of 339 strokes in the one-day, 18-hole state competition. The battle for the top spot was close, as Sterling finished just three strokes behind the Devils. Ellis was third with a 343, and Meade fourth at 347...

OMAHA, Neb. -- McCook High School pole vault coach Bill Ramsay might have a little leverage for a bonus. Ramsay's vaulters each recorded school record marks and brought home medals from the 2013 Nebraska State High School Track and Field Championships last weekend in Omaha...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- It didn't take long for the McCook High School boys golf team to erase the disappointment of a first-day struggle at the Class B state meet. The Bison turned in the second-best round of the day Wednesday, May 22, in the final 18 holes of the state competition at the Jackrabbit Run Golf Course in Grand Island. McCook's 315 team total Wednesday boosted the Bison to fourth place in the final team standings after a disappointing 337 total in Tuesday's opening 18 holes...

Freda Leffler-Iles Aug. 11, 1912 - March 2, 2013 WAUNETA, Nebraska -- Freda Maxine Leffler-Iles, age 100, was born on Aug. 11, 1912 in Hayes Center, Nebraska, to Daniel Blair and Sophia Fornoff May. She died on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Sunrise Heights of Wauneta, Nebraska...