Stories from Wednesday, September 11, 2019

McCOOK, Neb. — Kearney Catholic’s Stars clearly ran into an asteroid belt of McCook momentum and big hits throughout an 11-3 Bison softball victory Tuesday. Every Bison who stepped to the plate either scored or drove in at least one run during McCook’s fourth win in five home games...

McCOOK, Neb. — The shortage of substitute teachers locally and statewide hasn’t abated. The McCook Board of Education unanimously approved local substitute certificates Monday night at the regular board meeting, with Superintendent Grant Norgaard commenting on the shortage of substitute teachers in Nebraska...

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Bridget Matson, a chemical dependency supervisor at the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook, was arrested by the Nebraska State Patrol on Tuesday for unauthorized communication with a prisoner (Neb. Rev. Stat. 83-417) and sexual abuse of an inmate (Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-322.02)...

McCOOK, Neb. — During McCook's Heritage Days celebration at the end of the month, the Museum of the High Plains in downtown McCook will host a special viewing of memorabilia highlighting the boxing career of Wayne Bryant. Bryant's family has donated to the museum a 50-year collection of boxing gloves, photographs and newspaper clippings that illustrate Bryant's career as a boxer, coach, promoter and official. In 1952, Bryant qualified as an alternate to the United States' Olympics boxing team...

Ace Hardware customers contributed $663.15 to the McCook Art Guild’s educational activities by “rounding up” purchases to the nearest dollar. Taking part in the check presentation are, from left, Ron Evans, Monte Rogers, John Clesson, Rick Sinner of Ace Hardware and John Anderson...

Over the last month, I had multiple people question me if this was the right time to merge our local chamber and economic development operations. This is a good thought and both boards had discussions and looked at the pros and cons of a merger. Through our research and conversations we decided it was not in the best interest of the community for a couple of` reasons...

OOMIS, Neb. — Freshman Gentry Warner stepped in to deliver five assists, but the Arapahoe Warriors dropped a 25-19, 25-16 match against Loomis Tuesday evening. Senior Lauren Bahe led the Warriors with three kills while also hustling for five digs. Seniors Terri Hilker, Danielle Eidson and Warner each served one ace...

OBERLIN, Kan. — With 318 rushing yards, the Decatur Community Red Devils didn’t need to complete one pass during their 42-0 opening win over Quinter Friday evening. Senior Bryson Metcalf took his 13 carries to 140 rushing yards and three touchdowns...

LOOMIS, Neb. — The strongest Wolves arrived from Maywood-Hayes Center with their sweeps of Loomis Wolves and Arapahoe Warriors Tuesday evening. Coach Kory Rohde’s volleyball team made it 6-0 after sweeping Loomis 25-13, 25-11; and RPAC foe Arapahoe 25-16, 25-12...

TRENTON, Neb. — A first-set loss to winless Perkins County didn’t slow the Hitchcock County Falcons for too long Tuesday evening. The Falcons took their next set then promptly fell behind 9-2 during their decisive third contest. However, Hitchcock County rallied behind strong serving from several Falcons who suddenly caught Perkins defenders off-balance...

OGALLALA, Neb. — Ogallala scored a 25-13, 25-16, 25-6 sweep of the McCook Bison varsity volleyball team Thursday night. Bison leaders: Peyton Doucet 14 digs and 3 assists. Tiara Matson 7 assists. Livivya Wier 4 kills Narissa Fawver 12 digs Addison Randel 3 blocks...

BARTLEY, Neb. — Confidence’s building in Bartley this fall along with quite a senior-freshman combination on the volleyball court. Senior Jadyn Brooks showed what she can do when not captaining Southwest’s cheerleading squad. Trailing Sutherland one set, Brooks served huge point after point to help finish a 25-10 Roughrider win...