Stories from Wednesday, September 14, 2016

The nexus of science, politics and commerce has been in the news recently with topics like global warming, EpiPen pricing and even flossing of teeth pushing it to the forefront. The EpiPen manufacturer backed off somewhat, offering a generic version and offering discounts after it political maneuverings and huge management bonuses were revealed...

What do you think of when you hear the term "Harvest Moon?" Some folks see a bare field full of corn shocks, with pumpkins, squash, and other autumn crops stacked around the bottom of them. As for me, I see a giant orange moon rising over the horizon looking like a super-large pumpkin dominating the eastern sky just after dark...

The McCook Bison tennis team turned home cooking into victory stew with a 6-3 win over Lexington Tuesday evening at the Bison Tennis Courts...

Southwest used solid serving to ice Wauneta-Palisade's high-powered offense Tuesday night in Bartley. The Roughriders turned that into a 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-15) win over the Broncos...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A former Nebraska Husker and professional football player made a surprise stop Monday at the McCook School Board meeting. Demoine Adams, former Husker defensive end, pro football player and current post-secondary specialist at TeamMates Mentoring, addressed the board at its regular meeting to talk about how the TeamMates program is expanding to the college level...

GRAND ISLAND -- A McCook woman won first place for her original song and a number of other Southwest Nebraska performers were honored at the 12th annual Galaxy of Stars Talent Search at the Nebraska State Fair. Riley Rambali, 18, McCook, took first place for her original song, "Where is Jesus." She received $500 cash and a trophy, a four-hour recording session valued at $600, a one-hour Value Skype Consultation valued at $200 and a $50 Value Song Critique by Nashville songwriter Kristi Manna...

Red Willow Western rural firefighters douse burning hay bales south of McCook Tuesday. Firefighter Billie Cole said they fought flames with water and foam from noon until about 5 p.m., and again in the evening for several hours. A neighbor brought a loader tractor and pulled the bales apart to get to hot, smoldering inner layers. ...

All their crossfit training last summer didn't mean the McCook Bison wanted to play a marathon match with visiting Hershey Tuesday night...

CULBERTSON, Neb. -- The Culbertson Rescue and Culbertson Volunteer Fire departments plan a hamburger and dessert feed Sunday, Sept. 18, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., at the rescue building. Proceeds will go to Kloey Clapp, the 6-year-old daughter of Kris and Kristyn Clapp of Culbertson, who has been diagnosed with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a rare chromosomal disorder that causes developmental delays and absent speech. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The Diabetic Support Group will begin meeting again Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. at Community Hospital's Prairie View A meeting room. Monica Wacker, RN, CDE, will present a program, "Know Your Numbers." She will review the American Diabetes Association recommendations for monitoring your diabetes...

Sirens ironically sounded in the distance when Hastings began scoring 10 runs during the final two innings Tuesday night.

McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook high school students will get a chance to visit the nation's capital this spring. Richard Smock, McCook High School social studies teacher, outlined the Washington D.C. trip to school board members at their regular meeting Monday...