Stories from Wednesday, January 4, 2017

OBERLIN, Kan. -- Trailing 26-9 didn't bother Nick Umscheid as he saw the four horsemen bout to take over Oberlin's wrestling mat. "I knew the cavalry was coming," he declared about the powerful finish to McCook's varsity wrestling lineup. They terrorized opposing football lines all fall so it was no surprise that seniors Eric Langan, Jaret Matson, junior Kaleb Taylor and sophomore Colin Giron delivered Tuesday night...

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. Nov. 29, 2016 11:37 a.m., 600 block of West A Street -- fire alarm...

Janice L. (Stevens) Teague Nov. 29, 1953 - Nov. 17, 2016 CASTLE ROCK, Colo. -- Janice L. (Stevens) Teague, 62, of Castle Rock, passed away on Nov. 17, 2016, at her home in Castle Rock. The cause of death was Amyloidosis, a rare blood disease, that Jan has been battling since 2002...

Carollee Genice Wallen Dec. 4, 1929 - Dec. 29, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- Carollee Genice Wallen of McCook passed away shortly after her 87th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Carollee was born on Dec. 4, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, to parents, Joseph and Jean (Akers) Franklin. She graduated in 1948 from McCook High School...

KEARNEY, Neb. -- A family spokesperson for a truck driver injured in an accident east of McCook on Dec. 29 says the man is recovering in Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Chester E. Bonds was driving a delivery truck westbound on Highway 6&34 at 8:54 a.m. when he struck the rear-end of the trailer of a westbound semi-truck slowing down to turn off the highway. Bonds' truck ended up in the north ditch; the trailer of the semi remained on the highway...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. -- A sweet, little baby boy decided to make his arrival earlier than expected and was welcomed into the world by first-time parents, Nathan and Haley Priebe. Micah James Priebe was born at 3:04 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, weighing 6 pounds 5½ ounces and measuring 19 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Rachelle Kaspar-Cope. Micah's original due date was Jan. 7, but he arrived five days early, claiming the title of Tri Valley Health System's First Baby of 2017...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Amtrak received city approval last night to make a variety of improvements to the train station on East A Street in downtown McCook. The rail service plans to make ADA and parking lot upgrades, as well as storm water drainage improvements to the area which would require cutting into the pavement at the intersection of A Street and Norris Avenue. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Construction of a Holiday Inn Express on U.S. Highway 83 in McCook is slated to begin this spring. The project is approximately nine months behind schedule but developers indicated earlier this week they were encouraged now that much of the additional oversight stemming from Tax Increment Financing assistance is dealt with. ...

If you were still awake, or not too busy celebrating, you might have caught Mariah Carey's botched performance in front of a billion people on New Year's Eve. We tend to believe her producer's story, that she repeatedly complained about faulty earpieces before ever going on stage. Her dancers, however, didn't seem to have any trouble following the music...

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Heritage Hills Golf Course has been recognized by The Groundwater Foundation as a 2016 Groundwater Guardian Green Site for its groundwater and environmental stewardship. Heritage Hills earned Green Site designation based on responsible use of chemicals and water, pollution prevention, and water quality...

IMPERIAL, Neb. -- Dundy County rallied for a thrilling 51-50 win over Chase County in boys' basketball Tuesday evening. The Tigers trailed 33-27 at halftime, but rallied with a 14-8 third quarter and 10-9 during that decisive fourth period. They improved to 8-2 in one of their first games as a top 10-ranked team like the undefeated Dundy boys...

OBERLIN, Kan. -- Despite missing three-time state qualifier Tabor Erickson, the Decatur Red Devils pushed two tough opponents Tuesday evening. Complete results: McCook 42, Decatur 26 113: Trevor Felber, MC, won 7-2 over Colton Ketterl, DC. 132: Drew Juenemann, DC, won 13-1 over Mason Bales, MC. ...

TRENTON, Neb. --With 10 Falcons hitting shots, Hitchcock County's girls were ready to restart their winning ways as they scored a 51-41 win over Southwest Tuesday evening. Senior Brooke Scott's 14 points fueled the Falcon victory. Both she and classmate Aubrey Wagner hit a three-pointer while the Falcons' 10-6 lead through one quarter more than doubled to 30-14 by halftime...

TRENTON, Neb. -- Senior Matt Rippen scored 24 of his 26 points after halftime while leading a "Seniors Night" for Hitchcock County that didn't need all the pre-game fanfare. The official celebration will arrive later this season, but it was seniors who starred throughout a 66-62 Falcon victory over Southwest...

Howard Leo Dold Sept. 10, 1946 - Jan. 3, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. -- Howard Leo Dold, age 70, of McCook, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb., from a head injury sustained by a fall at his home. Howard was born at McCook to parents, Manford and Irene (Timbrel) Dold. ...

Vivian Jeane Riley June 14, 1938 - Jan. 4, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. -- Vivian Jeane Riley age 78 of McCook, passed away Jan. 4, 2017, at the Tri-Valley Health System in Cambridge. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 14, 1938, to Melvina and Goldie (Koogler) Ernst. She attended school in Dayton before marrying Charles Riley in McCook on Oct. 29, 1956...