Stories from Thursday, October 17, 2019

Several young McCook football players qualified for the 2019 Optimist Tri-State Punt, Pass and Kick comptition at Lincoln recently. In front from left are Jackson Hartwell, Ellie Hartwell and Rylee Stensvad. Standing from left are Alice Weimer, Aspen Kotschwar, Madelyn Tryon, Kale Sattler and Bryson Gullion. Congratulations to all who participated...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Wright way to Class B state playoffs brings a delightful double meaning for McCook Bison Friday night. Not only can the Bison clinch another post-season spot with a win over Gering, they’ll feel even stronger now that senior back/receiver Sterling Wright has returned from missing five games...

Lisa M. Burgfeld Aug. 16, 1968 - Oct. 2, 2019 TRENTON, Neb — Lisa M. Burgfeld, age 51, of Trenton, passed away Oct. 2, 2019, at Community Hospital of McCook. She was born on Aug. 16, 1968, in Rockford, Ill., to Roy and Charlene (Roth) Burgfeld. Lisa married James Podoll and to this union three children were born: Jessica, Dustin and Jason...

Joseph (Joe) W. Knight April 8, 1931 - Oct. 13, 2019 MADISON, Tenn. — Joseph W. Knight, 88, of Madison, died Sunday (Oct. 13, 2019). He was born April 8, 1931, in Estill Springs, Tenn., to Murray Knight and Bessie Reavis Knight. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Coach Lyle Calvert provided insights about the Trojans’ top three team finish in Class C state tournament play this week: “I could not be more proud of what these girls accomplished. Every team wants to peak at the end of the season, and we did exactly that...

Latest results from TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook with Lickity Splits still holding a narrow lead over TJ’s: Men’s Major Lickity Splits 148.5-91.5 J&L Construction 144-94 Wagner’s Ford 120.5-119.5 Diamond Vogel 116-124 Maris Gen. Cons.111.5-128.5...

LINCOLN, Neb. — USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Karl Elmshaeuser announced that nearly $2.5 million will be utilized for a water project in Beaver City. "The funding announced today is a first step to improving Beaver City's water infrastructure. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- While their ultimate goals may be different, two local non-profit organizations are using funds from Big Give McCook to help those in Southwest Nebraska grow both personally and professionally. Cultivate Rural Leaders is new to Big Give McCook on Thursday, Nov. 7, while McCook Community College’s Adult Basic Education and International Students’ programs have been involved with the one-day giving event since the start...

SHARY SKILES Publisher McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook Art Guild member John Clesson has more than 500 hours of time spent sprucing up the Santa Claus Lane display that adorns the Norris Avenue islands during the holiday season. Clesson and his helpful VK Electronic elves recently returned a refurbished batch of the Norris Avenue holiday icons to storage and picked up the last batch to be brought back to their previous glory at the McCook Art Center...

In this week’s article I want to talk about the interim hearing that the Natural Resources Committee held last month in Scottsbluff and McCook. LR 142 was introduced to take an in-depth look at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, especially how they are handling big game wildlife management...

You can’t believe anything you see on the internet, or can you? Just like any media, it depends on the source. There’s plenty of opportunities for hypochondriacs to find a rare, imagined illness, the “zebra” budding doctors are advised to avoid by their more experienced mentors...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Bison are hosting Saturday’s Greater Nebraska Activities Conference volleyball tourney featuring six teams. Pool play begins at 10 a.m. in both McCook High and McCook Junior High gymnasiums. Pool A at MJHS will pit Hastings vs. Scottsbluff, North Platte vs. Scottsbluff and Hastings vs. North Platte...

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook’s varsity tennis boys all earned high Class B states and byes through the first round of state tournament play today. However, most should be hitting the courts for their first matches by press time today. Senior Zion Moyer (24-5 record) returns from a recent leg injury as the No. 2 second among all Class B No. 1 singles players...