Stories from Tuesday, February 5, 2019

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Former Nebraska football greats Adam Carriker and Eric Crouch are expected in Benkelman for the “Husker Splash” Thursday night. The 6 p.m. event at 701 1st Street will feature a steak dinner, autographs and memorabilia auction. Proceeds will benefit the Benkelman Splash Project, according to organizer Ben Blecha...

Oh but your conservative-leaning old columnist has been chuckling and having enjoyment over the pickle that the Democrats have gotten themselves into. Case in point. Governor Ralph Northam, D-VA, goes on radio to give support to a late-term abortion law that his State’s governing body is contemplating. ...

I've recently been studying the mindsets and personalities of notorious criminals and not surprisingly, Ted Bundy surfaces at the top of the list repeatedly. This charming young man was educated and well spoken, to meet him in person, I've been told, was to be subdued by his compelling nature. Even law enforcement agents were overcome by his ability to portray a well-intended young man...

The orderly rows of corn and soybeans, alfalfa fields and sweeping meadows of the Platte Valley, so peaceful on a calm spring day, was the scene of violent conflict in years past, as European settlers tried to make their way to the West Coast or build a home on the prairie by displacing Native Americans...

Bonnie Todd Aug. 27, 1933 - Jan. 24, 2019 BENKELMAN, Neb. —Bonnie Jean “Behlke” Todd was born Aug. 27, 1933, to Leonard C. and Ethel F. (Langdale) Behlke in Burchard, Neb. Bonnie grew up and attended school in Benkelman, graduating from Benkelman High School in 1951...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport was awarded the “Part 139 Airport of the Year” at the recent Nebraska Aviation Symposium in Kearney, Neb. The award and sign were presented to the McCook City Council Monday night. The sign will be posted at the McCook airport...

McCOOK, Neb. — How to resolve property ownership on a piece of land on East 11th would have made a great test question for a first-year law student, said the McCook City Manager Monday night. In fact, it took research in Lincoln, done by a research assistant on state law back to 1881, that finally resolved the property dispute, said McCook City Manager Nate Schneider at the regular McCook City Council meeting...

Pizza Hut in McCook will create a sports bar atmosphere in its new "WingStreet" set to open next door to the Hut at 811 N. Highway 83 in McCook at the end of February. Area coach Lorrie Scarrow of Brady, left, and general manager Sara Rowe of McCook describe WingStreet: Nine flavors of wings, appetizers, jalapeño poppers, fried apple pie, chips and cheese, quepapas (mini potato bites filled with cheese and jalapeños); all Pizza Hut products; four draft beers and 30 bottled beers; bars with high-top chairs; and 10 big-screen TVs. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Fumes from a gasoline-powered generator started a fire that caused more than $50,000 damage to a house and contents Monday evening, according to an investigation by the McCook Fire Department. According to a release: at approximately 5:44 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, the City of McCook Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 811 East 2nd Street...

BARTLEY, Neb. — Sophomore Lincoln Waters and junior Michael Frederick scored 11 points each to give Dundy County-Stratton just enough offense for a 37-35 win over Southwest Friday evening. The Tigers (14-5 record) outshot those Riders, 37 percent to 35, through this defensive struggle. They trailed 19-18 halftime but took a 31-29 lead into those final eight minutes...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College volleyball team has added as setter to the squad for the 2019 season. Madison Mendoza from Ogallala High School recently signed her letter of intent committing to the Lady Indians. She becomes the second Ogallala Indian to become an MCC Lady Indian, joining high school teammate Mackenzie Anderson, an outside hitter...

OGALLALA, Neb. — McCook’s boys took an early lead on 21-0 Ogallala Friday night and actually missed a couple chances to build on that momentum. Junior Konor Rakes shook up Ogallala with an early triple just before senior DJ Gross worked inside to score for the 7-4 Bison advantage...

SNYDER, Texas – The McCook Community College Lady Indian softball team opened their season Friday with a pair of walk-off losses, falling to Western Texas 4-3 in the first game, and 8-7 in nine innings in the second game. Western Texas evens up its season slate now at 2-2...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Despite Friday’s loss at Hershey, the Dundy County-Stratton Tigers are still No. 7 among all Lincoln Journal-Star Class D-1 girls basketball teams. DC-S owns an 18-2 record which includes RPAC, Cattle Trail and Kimball Tournament titles...