Stories from Friday, October 12, 2018

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The last three lines on his Warrior t-shirt said it all: Run as one. Work as a team. Finish as a family. That’s exactly how the D-5 district cross country meet went for Arapahoe state qualifier Brandon Tucker. All the Warriors huddled, hollered and inspired each other before this ultimate challenge to reach the Nebraska State Championships...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook ran one offensive play and had two touchdowns as senior Morgan Fawver's two early interceptions included a pick six en route to the 61-12 Bison victory over Gering Friday night. Class B No. 1 and No. 2-ranked McCook (8-0 record) — depending on whether you check Omaha or Lincoln ratings — scored 28 first-quarter points for the second consecutive week

McCOOK, Neb. — For the sixth straight game, the McCook Community College Lady Indians went to a fifth set but came up a winner Thursday night in the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center over Trinidad State Junior College. MCC won 25-17, 25-15, 23-25, 22-25, 15-8 to improve to 6-0 at home this year...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will be asked to purchase from the state a semi-tractor that will haul trash for the city, at the regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. at city council chambers at the Municipal Building. A city ordinance allows the city, whenever applicable, when using a state contract, to buy supplies, equipment or services without the bidding process...

About the time I think this column has run its course, someone like Larry Richards stops in the office with an answer to a question posed some time ago. If you remember, I wrote about the Lebanon Girls Baseball team and their games against the Sunflower girls of Kansas in 1904. In the article, I mentioned how great it would be to see a picture of these girls and here months later, Larry stops by with just that thing!...

OGALLALA, Neb. — The Chase County Longhorns completed a sweep of girls and boys’ team titles at Thursday’s D-6 district cross country meet. Chase girls scored 33 points to top other state-qualifying teams Bayard (42) and Bridgeport (46). Junior Madison Brown led the Longhorns (sixth/21:21) with freshman Caelyn Long (12th/21:55) also earning what would have been an individual trip to state...

OGALLALA, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton sophomore Sable Lambley added a D-6 district to her list of impressive cross country championships this season. Lambley won the cross-country showdown on Thursday with her 19:51 time 48 full seconds ahead of top challenger Karissa Benavides from Bridgeport (20:39)...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Catholics controlled Cross Creek Golf Course as talented North Platte St. Pat’s ran away with a D-5 district cross-country championship Thursday afternoon. The Irish dominated on a weekend where undefeated Notre Dame ranks among college football’s top five football teams...

McCOOK, Neb. — The future can only be bright for McCook Bison softball following a consolation championship at last week’s B-6 district tournament. McCook (10-21 record) finished strong, winning five of eight after a 5-18 start. The Bison also lose just one excellent senior in outfielder Laurel Schmidt...

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook’s Logan Barenberg and Isaac Hinze have earned a Class B state medal shot after their No. 2 doubles victory this morning. Barenberg-Hinze raised their awesome season record to 27-3 with an 8-3 consolation win over Adams Central No. 9-seed Gavin Lipovsky/Travis Niemeyer (21-12)...

OGALLALA, Neb. — Freshman Grace Cappel captured Class B’s final individual state spot at the B-4 district cross country meet on Thursday and joins two other McCook Bison in Kearney next week. Senior Riley Mai (ninth/17:07.09) will represent the Bison boys as expected since he’s been a been consistent top 10 placer all season...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The North Platte Bulldogs swept McCook 25-21, 25-11, 25-13, in varsity volleyball that could determine a subdistrict tournament host later this month. McCook (9-14 record) forced 10 ties during a tight first set but rarely led during those next two. The Bulldogs earned their 10th (10-19 overall) and perhaps a huge tie-breaker edge in district standings...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A three-session program to help women thrive in the modern farm industry is set for North Platte. Annie’s Project – Education for Farm Women is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational programs (Annie’s Projects) designed to strengthen women’s in the modern farm enterprise.  Annie’s Projects foster problem solving, record keeping, and decision-making skills in farm women. ...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Two traffic stops in central Nebraska have led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of 37 pounds of marijuana, more than $100,000 of drug money, and multiple other controlled substances. The first traffic stop occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. ...

A few months ago, I found out about a new reality television show on A&E called LIVE PD. The promise of the show was to have cameramen ride with on-duty patrol officers and film their encounters with the public. I tuned in on the first night because I remember what it was like for me and wanted to see what had changed in the years since I wore the uniform. ...

Nebraska is a generous state when it comes to healthcare for poor people. We offer more Medicaid services at tax-payer expense than almost any other state. Our State provides more than 20 different programs and services over and above the federally mandated minimum. ...