Stories from Wednesday, December 20, 2017

SUTHERLAND, Neb. — Frank and Sandy Seybold from Trenton came up just short of advancing to the American Poolplayers Association’s (APA) 9-Ball Doubles World Championship in Las Vegas after falling in a 9-Ball Doubles tournament recently. The duo received a cash prize for their second-place finish...

Clay B. Carmichael Dec. 2, 1963 - Dec. 18, 2017 ST. FRANCIS, Kan. — Clay B. Carmichael, 54, died Monday (Dec. 18, 2017), at St. Francis. He was born Dec. 2, 1963, in St. Francis. He supervised general labor. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Carmichael, in 2005...

CURTIS, Neb. -- Strong defense paved the way...

OBERLIN, Kan. -- The Trojans kept their perfect record intact...

PLEASANTON, Neb. -- Offense was the name of the game in Ravenna’s 68-55 win over Arapahoe in Tuesday’s Pleasanton Pre-Holiday Tournament championship game...

McCOOK, Neb. — There are no serious concerns with any of the 21 Red Willow County bridges inspected in November, during their regular two-year inspection cycle. Gary Dicenta, the county’s roads superintendent, reported to commissioners at their weekly meeting Monday morning that his reports on the bridges will be submitted to the state...

McCOOK, Neb. — Former Nebraska Governor and U.S. Senator Ben Nelson may soon have an enhanced presence along Norris Avenue, similar to and just a few houses down from the George Norris Home. The McCook City Council unanimously approved a special exception request earlier this week allowing the boyhood home of Sen. Nelson to be operated as a museum...

McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook man facing probation violation allegations denied the charges earlier this month in Red Willow County District Court and was subsequently set for trial next year. The man, 19-year-old Joe S. Lopez IV of 601 Sunset or 207 1/2 East 2nd Street, was originally sentenced to 24 months probation in May of 2017 on a trio of misdemeanor offenses for attempted possession of a controlled substance, driving under suspension and fictitious plates...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Police Department is participating in the "You Drink, You Drive, You Lose" campaign between now and Jan. 8, according to a release. Officers will be placing special emphasis on drunk and drugged driving enforcement during the holiday season...

There’s no doubt that Americans need better eating habits and more exercise. Diets of fast food and video gaming have resulted in an increase of Type 2 diabetes, a preventable disease that reduces life expectancy. While most of us can agree on that, food and agricultural groups are bristling at a contention that their industry is “broken,” adding an excessive amount of greenhouse gas, exploiting labor and adding to income inequality, charges leveled by food-system activists in a Washington Post editorial a few years ago.. ...

WRAY, Colo. — They conquered a Kansas road trip last week, but Colorado did not agree with Dundy County-Stratton’s girls as Wray won 48-41 Tuesday evening. Coach Nathan Behlke’s Tigers (8-1 record) had been the last unbeaten Gazette-area varsity basketball team...

WAUNETA, Neb. — Wauneta-Palisade delivered the fast start in Tuesday’s second game, leading 22-5 en route to a 65-55 win over the Chase County boys. Cash Yearous and Dalton Harchelroad teamed for 15 first-quarter points. Chase County never quit as Taylor Jablonski hit four three-pointers after intermission...

WAUNETA, Neb. — There was no catching Chase County’s girls on Tuesday as the Longhorns bolted to a 19-2 lead and held off Wauneta-Palisade, 61-47. The terrific triple threat of Allison Owings’ 14 points, Mallie McNair’s 13 and another 13 from Sophie Spady fueled this road victory...

PAXTON, Neb. — The Maywood-Hayes Center girls will play for a championship after smothering host Paxton, 56-18, Tuesday evening. An 18-3 first quarter was only the beginning as coach Kimberly Stengel’s girls improved to 7-1 this season. The Wolves only permitted four, nine and two points during those next three quarters...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Today, Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) announced the conclusion of an extensive and thorough internal investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning six employees. During the course of the investigation, a seventh employee was included...