Stories from Thursday, May 30, 2019

McCOOK, Neb. — What a hustle the McCook National Bank Seniors were pulling on Gothenburg’s Melons Wednesday evening. The MNB boys have seen these purple-clad visitors plenty including last year’s memorable 6-4 district finals comeback victory. They knew the Melons would fire one of their best pitchers and — sure enough — he recorded 10 tough strikeouts through five innings...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Lexington Legion baseball officials have postponed tonight's Juniors-Seniors doubleheader with McCook due to unplayable field conditions. Lexington's Rob Kuefner stated in a message through social media "that ground water is just too high and we have standing water on parts of the field...we don't want to injure anyone with unsafe playing conditions."...

Last week we had multiple late nights, staying past 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22nd. These late nights were not as productive as they could have been. We did not accomplish my main priority, property tax relief, this session. I am disappointed that disagreements on the strategy for accomplishing both business incentives in LB720 and property tax relief in LB183, distracted and divided the body...

Roberta G. Wright Jan. 10, 1940 - May 27, 2019 LITTLETON , Colo. — Roberta G. Wright of Littleton peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019. Bobbi was born to Ivan Bishop and Helen Dene (nee Harding) Wright on Jan. 10, 1940, in her grandparents’ farmhouse north of Cambridge, Neb. She graduated from Cambridge High School with the Class of 1957 and then went on to attend business school in Lincoln, Neb., graduating in September of 1958...

Cleetis Darlene Thayn March 16, 1933 -May 28, 2019 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Cleetis Darlene Thayn, 86, died Tuesday (May 28, 2019), at Tabitha Nursing Center in Lincoln, Neb. She was born March 16, 1933, to George F. Warner and Violet M. (Cross) Warner on the family farm south of Edison, Neb...

Elizabeth “Liz” Irene (Gove) Cole Nov. 8, 1942 - May 28, 2019 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Elizabeth “Liz” Irene (Gove) Cole, 76, of Beaver City, died Tuesday (May 28, 2019), at the Beaver City Manor. She was born on Nov. 8, 1942, in Cambridge, Neb., to Rev. Earl and Winnie (Main) Gove. She graduated from Sargent High School, from bible college in Illinois and Kearney State College...

WICHITA, Kan. — Less than one half-second was all that separated Rawlins County’s 1600-meter girls relay from winning Kansas state medals last weekend. The Buffaloes finished ninth with a quartet of juniors Brea Lankas, Libby Mosley, Angie Singhateh and freshman Ashlyn Livas...

McCOOK, Neb. — Pinnacle Bank Bison 14-and-under Legion baseball team defeated SPYAC Baseball Holdrege Titans 14U 10-1 on Sunday thanks to a strong start which makes its record 7-0 so far this season. Pinnacle Bank Bison 14U scored on a groundout by Keynan Gaston and a single by Garrett Kaps in the first inning...

FELLING FIELD — Wednesday’s game against Bortner Pioneer Seeds Tin Caps was a heartbreaker for Boutique Air Hot Rods, as they lost the lead late in a 5-4 defeat. The game was tied 3-3 with Bortner Pioneer Seeds Tin Caps batting in the top of the sixth when Oliver Wilcox singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run...

Kickoff times and television information for five 2019 Nebraska football games have been set, including four home games at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska’s season opener against South Alabama on Aug. 31 will kick off at 11 a.m., with television coverage provided by ESPN. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — All nine McCook First Central Bank Juniors delivered runs, hits or RBIs during a 13-1 win over the visiting Gothenburg Melons Wednesday evening. The Juniors (1-2) didn’t score against a tough Kearney team last weekend, but they quickly solved that problem with nine during their first two innings at home...

McCOOK, Neb. — Breakfast and lunch for kids 18 years and younger will be offered free of charge at McCook Central Elementary. The program will be offered Monday through Thursday during the month of June, said John Brazell, McCook Schools business manager. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department has confirmed the first positive rabies case in Southwest Nebraska for the year.  The rabies exposure is with a skunk in Perkins County.  “With high occurrences of rabies in the health district in the last few years, we want to notify the public of any positive cases, “explains Melissa Propp, Public Health Nurse...

INDIANOLA, Neb.  — It makes Jennifer Johnson feel good that her mom's quilt material is going to good causes. "This means so much to me," Jennifer said, explaining that Quacky Quilters of McCook will use quilt materials accumulated by Jennifer's mom, Laura Miller, and donated to QQ by Jennifer to make quilts for foster children who age out of the system, for emergency situations encountered by law enforcement officers, by the American Red Cross and for charity fund-raising events...

People with college degrees make more than those with a high school diploma or less. The conventional wisdom is true for the most part; a college degree will help you earn twice much as someone without one, which you’ll need if you rack up significant college loan debt...