Stories from Monday, October 29, 2018

McCOOK, Neb. — Power up the road graters and see why a “Mr. Incredible” Halloween costume could fit McCook’s entire offensive line again Friday night. “They (the linemen) have gotten so much better as the season’s gone on,” coach Jeff Gross said following 571 total yards in the Bison’s 35-7 playoff-opening win over visiting Hastings. “Tonight was all about road grating and giving Cam (Berry) time to throw the big pass.”...

Most new homes are much more energy-efficient than those built decades ago, with thicker walls, more insulation and better windows, plus they contain appliances like furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators and even toilets that use less energy. New zero-energy building standards have taken hold in Europe and spread to the United States, with the goal of creating as much energy — through passive and active solar, wind and other renewable energy sources — on-site as is used by the home...

In 2009, football Bowl games, in which the Cornhuskers are one of the contestants, are pretty much of a given. Many fans plan vacations around the annual Bowl game. On the rare occasion that the Huskers fare so poorly that they are not invited to a Bowl, there is general discontent throughout the state. This was not always the case...

Medical debt is the number one reason for personal bankruptcy in Nebraska. Bankruptcy ripples through the family and the community destroying lives and businesses. Court statistics show that expanding Medicaid reduces bankruptcy filings. According to the recent study from UNK, Medicaid expansion states are seeing generally robust economic growth and decreased bankruptcies. ...

Danny Lee Cribbs Dec. 13, 1955-Oct. 26, 2018 GREYBULL, Wyo. — Danny Lee Cribbs, 62, formerly of McCook, Neb., died peacefully the evening of Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at his home in Greybull. Born Dec. 13, 1955, to Archie A. and Winifred (Stocking) Cribbs, in Denver, Colo., Danny traveled through much of the Continental United States with his father, Archie, who drove for Bekin Van Lines, before preceding Danny in death on Aug. 10, 1968...

Earl Fredrick Binkey Aug. 11, 1935 - Oct. 18, 2018 STRATTON, Neb. — Earl Fredrick Binkey, son of Grover and Anna (Hanes) Binkey, was born on Aug. 11, 1935, at Parks, Neb. He passed away on Oct. 18, 2018, at the age of 83. Earl enjoyed his time outdoors, engaging in hunting, fishing, and raising champion Redtick coonhounds. ...

Janice Irene Perdue Oct. 3, 1954 - Oct. 25, 2018 BEAVER City, Neb. — Janice Irene Perdue, 64, of Beaver City, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at her home. She was born on Oct. 3, 1954, to Raymond and Donna (Harriman) Lange in Callaway, Neb. She worked for most of her life as a waitress...

McCOOK, Neb. — Some of the “zombies” at the MHS Zombie Run on Saturday were easy to spot, with torn clothing, fake blood and pretend injuries. Other “zombies,” aka, McCook High Schools cross-country runners, were a little more deceptive, as they ran the 5K course dressed as, well, cross-country runners in just t-shirts and shorts...

McCOOK, Neb. — All McCook Bison leaders from Friday’s 35-7 Class B state playoff victory over Hastings Friday night at Weiland Field: TEAM STATS Rushing yards: McCook 367, Hastings 65. Passing yards: McCook 205, Hastings 202. Total plays: McCook 54, Hastings 51...

The Class B quarterfinal contests will take place Friday night with all times CDT: No. 8 Blair (7-3) at No. 1 Omaha Skutt Catholic (10-0), 7 p.m. No. 5 Waverly (8-2) at No. 4 McCook (9-1), 6 p.m. No. 6 Seward (8-2) at No. 3 York (8-2), 7 p.m. No. 7 Omaha Roncalli (8-2) at No. 2 Scottsbluff (10-0), 7 p.m...

LINCOLN, Neb. — In the midst of one of the most bizarre liberal vs. conservative political battles in American history, former Nebraska Governor and U.S. Senator, Democrat Ben Nelson, is teaming with Barry Goldwater’s son, Barry Goldwater Jr., a Republican, in an attempt to show the nation and the world that the path to progress in the United States of America is working together to solve problems; not engaging in riotous discourse, as has been displayed lately by leading members of both of America’s leading political parties.. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — To his friends, Sylvia’s young son started talking about suicide in seventh grade. To his parents, his answer to everything was, “I don’t care.” Sylvia’s son died by suicide as a freshman in high school. It is in memory of Colton, who will forever be 14 years old, that Sylvia Alcorn of Wray, Colo., speaks to teens and young adults about suicide. ...