Stories from Thursday, September 28, 2017

When Nebraska was debating whether to provide prenatal care for undocumented immigrants, we saw the issue of “pay me now” or “pay me (a lot) later.” The idea was that it is cheaper to try to help such women deliver healthy babies than to take care of sick babies — who are U.S. citizens by dint of being born here — in our emergency rooms...

“Oh my gosh, we’ve just been soooo busy and just go, go, go lately!” says the smiling mom standing a few rows down from me at the football game while talking to an acquaintance that asked how she’d been lately. I had arrived early and was sitting there patiently waiting for the game to start, zoning off into space and enjoying 20 minutes of peace with hardly anyone around. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Community College Indians host in-state rival and national volleyball power Western Nebraska Community College in a showdown tonight at the MCC Peter & Dolores Graff Events Center...

A preview of high school football games involving area teams...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Economic Development Corp. officials traveled to Alabama last week as a part of a program they hope will bring some vibrancy to the local economy. The trip was part of a $10,000 “Retail Academy” program through Retail Strategies LLC of Birmingham, Ala...

McCOOK, Neb. — How creative can a bunch of kids get with assorted cardboard boxes? Come to “The Great Cardboard Challenge” on Saturday, Oct. 14, where youngsters, families, friends and teams will challenge their imagination to build haunted houses, costumes or puppets, and get inspired by themes like science fiction, towns and transportation...

Just a final reminder to not look for Nebraska Cornhusker football on Saturday. The Cornhuskers are playing a rare Friday night contest at Illinois as part of a deal Big Ten Conference officials signed with Fox TV for this season. Big Ten games appear each Friday evening with the Cornhuskers (2-2 record, 1-0 Big Ten) and Fighting Illini (2-1) kicking off at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports 1...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — North Platte’s eighth graders fought off McCook, 14-0, even though the Bison pounced on two Bulldog turnovers Tuesday. Teegan Rice recovered a fumbled punt, while Cole Thomas picked off one North Platte pass. However, the hosts were able to tally an early and late touchdown for their victory...

CHADRON, Neb. — Senior defensive tackle Mitch Collicott of McCook has helped the Chadron State Eagles get off to a 3-1 start this fall. He is credited with 20 tackles, including two quarterback sacks, and has both forced and recovered a fumble. Chadron State head coach Jay Long said Collicott has been relentless in all four games...

The hashtag on Scottsbluff’s official website should inspire McCook Bison when they face a 315-pound noseguard Friday night: Never flinch. Okay, maybe flinch a little if junior Jordan Hort would step on your foot. But never flinch against University of Nebraska football recruit Garrett Nelson...