Stories from Monday, March 25, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol are seeking information on the whereabouts of a suspect identified in connection to a double homicide in Douglas, Nebraska. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or activities of Brindar H. Jangir, 36, of Sioux City, Iowa, is urged to call the Nebraska State Patrol at 402-479-4921. If you see him, call 911 immediately. Jangir is extremely dangerous and may be armed...

McCOOK, Neb. —The die-hard athletes turned out Saturday for the sixth annual Shamrock Shuffle in McCook, despite the cold and rain. Nearly 100 walkers and runners left the Knights of Columbus Hall for a 5K or 10K race on the streets and walking trails of McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. — An audition for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of King Arthur’s Quest, will be April 8, 2019, in the McCook Junior High cafeteria from 4 to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before auditions start and plan to stay for the full two hours...

McCOOK, Neb. — A flood relief effort that started with a request for several bags of dog food grew into the donation of tons, and tons, and tons of feed for farmers and ranchers whose feed resources have been destroyed by historic flooding in eastern and northeastern Nebraska...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County District Court findings on March 4, 2019: WILLIAM D. LEE, 36, of Elwood. Lee was found guilty of driving under the influence, three prior convictions, a Class 3A felony, amended from four-plus prior convictions, a Class II felony; enhancement dismissed. Sentenced to 300 days in jail, credited with 107 days; 18 months post-release supervision; and 15-year license revocation...

Gov. Pete Ricketts’ pledge to not raise taxes has faced much opposition over his years in office, but the current flood disaster throws all previous fiscal considerations out the window. As it turns out, the effort to find savings and efficiencies was likely just a warm-up for the Herculean task that will be required to balance the state budget in years to come. “Balance” is a relative term, since federal deficit spending is a major part of the equation that keeps Nebraska’s books in the black...

LINCOLN, Neb. – The most ambitious drone-based investigation of severe storms ever to be conducted will be launched in coming weeks by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and three partner institutions — Texas Tech University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Severe Storms Laboratory...

Latest results from TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook: Men’s Major Burton Well Drillng212.5-147.5 TJ’s Family Fun 205-151 J&L Construction 192.5-162.5 Stockman’s Feed 179.5-180.5 Five Loners 179.5-180.5 Diamond Vogel 178-182 Wagner’s Ford 174-186...

The McCook Wrestling Club has been busy competing at state tournaments during these past two weekends. Alex Anthony (left) recently placed second at the Nebraska AAU state meet in Kearney and fourth at USA State in Grand Island. Canyon Hosick (right) captured second at the AAU and sixth at the USA nebraska state meets. More photos featuring McCook Wrestling Club high-placing teams along with details are being planned for an upcoming Gazette...

Misery loves company. That isn’t right. No pain, no gain. No, still not right. It will all be worth it in the end. That is perhaps a better description for the YMCA’s Team Fitness Challenge. Since January, participants have spent countless hours in the fitness classes, on the treadmill and in the weight room as part of the 9th annual Team Fitness Challenge...to simply become healthier, more active individuals...

BIG SPRINGS, Texas -- Softball players from McCook Community College and Howard College – colleges 834 apart -- gathered before Monday’s doubleheader to celebrate an amazing bond these two schools shared. The schools honored a man who had an impact on both campuses – former MCC and Howard College Speech and Theater Instructor Clay Grizzle, who died suddenly in February...

GRANT, Neb. — Chase County teams totaled nearly 600 combined points while dominating the Perkins County track and field meet on Thursday. Senior Allison Owings won both throws while teammate Adelaide Maxwell dashed to two firs s and helped one Longhorn relay finish first...

TRINIDAD, Colo. – The McCook Community College baseball team knocked off division-leading Trinidad State Friday in the opening game of a three-game series, 2-1. The teams were supposed to play a pair of games Friday but after a two-hour hail delay before play began, and a 50-minute delay during the game, the teams decided to play a nine-inning game...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The McCook High golfers earned two top 10 medals and took third overall at Friday’s season-opening North Platte Invitational. Sophomore Brady Esch’s 87 led the 375 Bison team total which was only three strokes from matching Broken Bow (372) for second place at River’s Edge Golf Course...