Stories from Wednesday, April 17, 2019

McCOOK, Neb. — Finally, the McCook Bison unleashed a Brady who far more than New England Patriots fans could cheer for Tuesday afternoon. Although a quiet Essschhh! had to be felt across Heritage Hills. They were happily witnessing the kind of eagle not pursuing someone’s lost poodle or hamster...

ORTH PLATTE, Neb. — McCook High’s tennis machine rolled on Tuesday with a little frosting on the big cookie during two dominant dual wins. Senior Riley Hansen reached an awesome 100 varsity career wins — even more impressive considering she’s only lost 18 during a super Bison career...

Robert Joe Raburn Dec. 10, 1937 - April 16, 2019 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Robert Joe Raburn, age 81, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was born in Lebanon, Neb., on Dec. 10, 1937, to Floyd and Viola (Hale) Raburn. Joe graduated from Cambridge High School in 1956 and he continued his education for two years at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Joe then went to South Dakota State University and graduated with his degree in pharmacy in 1961...

Melinda Sue (Adamson) Phillips Nov. 3, 1950 - April 15, 2019 YORK, Neb. — Melinda Sue (Adamson) Phillips, age 68, of York, died Monday, April 15, 2019, at York. She was born Nov. 3, 1950, in Ottawa, Kan., to Hal O. and Peggy Sue (Yohn) Adamson. Melinda graduated from Olathe (Kan.) Senior High in 1969 and then attended Mid-America Nazarene University, where she met her future husband, Rev. Art Phillips. They were married March 24, 1972 in Olathe, Kan...

McCOOK, Nebraska — The Nebraska vs. Colorado State spring volleyball match will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the McCook Community College Graff Events Center, 401 E. M St., in McCook. Tickets for the event are sold out.  Both the southeast and southwest entry doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Seating is general admission only. Attendees must have a ticket to enter and no one, other than event staff, will be allowed in early...

IMPERIAL Nebraska -- Chase County residents will vote on a $20.5 million Hospital expansion on May 14 in a mail-in only ballot election. County Commissioners approved the bond to be put on the ballot. All registered voters with-in the County will receive their ballot beginning on April 22. All ballots must be returned to the County Clerk by 5 p.m. May 14...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Police Department receives over 4,000 emergency 911 calls per year. There are also innumerable calls for other service, McCook City Police Chief Ike Brown told the McCook City Council Monday night at the regular meeting. The council approved the proclamation of April 14-20 as “National Public Safety Telecommunications Week,” with Brown commending the dispatching staff for their work...

McCOOK, Neb. — A farmer south of McCook is hoping the City Council will be willing to address a long-time drainage problem he alleges is caused by a drainage ditch owned by the city. Bob Wilcox, who’s owned his property since 1976, told the McCook City Council Monday night that a city drainage ditch, that directly abuts his property, does not allow water to drain properly and is causing a backflow of river water onto his land. ...

“Is this our reality now?” one observer posted in social media, with a link to the story about Denver-area schools being shut down in the face of a “credible and general” threat. The action seems appropriate, with one of the schools affected being Columbine High School, which will mark the 20th anniversary Saturday of the attack that killed 12 students and a teacher...

ALMA, Neb. — Tourney top 15 medalists Carter Brown and Brody Yant led Southern Valley’s golfers to a top three place at the Alma Invitational on Tuesday. The Eagles totaled 398 while finishing behind only Franklin’s 362 and host Alma’s 384 among nine varsity teams...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Senior Preston Carbaugh and Cambridge’s entire varsity golf team were both Southwest Invitational golf champions on Tuesday. Returning state medalist Carbaugh’s consistent 76 (38-38) at Cross Creek earned an individual title over Hitchcock County state qualifiers Darian Hutto (85) and Remington Hodges (88)...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College sophomore Julio Seperich (Las Vegas) has signed a letter of intent to play baseball for Benedictine University at Mesa, Ariz. next season. Seperich, who graduated from Bonanza High School in Las Vegas has strong family ties to Mesa, including his mother, who recently moved there, and most of his family. After spending the spring in Nebraska he is looking forward to the weather in Mesa...

McCOOK, Neb. — All the McCook Bison top four placers along with every event champion during Tuesday’s Junior High Triangular. Lexington and Ogallala challenged the Bison. Seventh Grade 100 meters: 1. Adyn Meyer, MC, 13.1; 2. W. Hernandez, Lex, 13.3. ...