Stories from Monday, December 2, 2019

McCook athletes who took part in the Ironman Triathlon in Tempe, Ariz., on Tuesday include, from left, Erik Graff, Chris Schaben, Travi Rambali, Ronda Graff and Jon Graff. They all completed the grueling course of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride and 26.2-mile marathon run...

Edwin ‘Smiley’ Edward Raile Oct. 1, 1927 - Nov. 28, 2019 BIRD CITY, Kan. - Edwin ‘Smiley’ Edward Raile, 92, died Nov. 28, 2019, at his home in Bird City. He was born Oct. 1, 1927, in Cheyenne County, Kan. He was a farmer and real estate agent. Survivors include his wife, Wanda J. (Cawthron) Raile of Bird City; children, Pete (Kay) Raile of St. Francis; and brother, John (Debbie) Raile of Edson, Kan.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren,...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s Unified bowlers scored one six-game sweep and won two of three matches overall to cap their home season at TJ’s Family Fun Center on Monday. Southern Valley was close to taking one game, falling just 66-65, but McCook rampaged through the other five: 188-89, 133-81, 125-77, 131-79 and 93-76...

Things I know, and things I think I know: The next nine months are going to feel a lot different around here. Maybe you already feel it. The long offseason ahead for Nebraska football fans likely will have the least amount of hyperbole of any in the past 20-plus years. It should feel healthy, as if we’re all going on diets...

There are no reports that Alabama’s Nick Saban has checked into the newest nuthouse for insane coaches but nobody could blame him. The mighty Crimson Tide clanked a tying field goal off an upright then jumped offsides on fourth down to seal rival Auburn’s 48-45 upset win...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Monday’s Countdown to Christmas drawing was at The Hub and the winner of the $50 gift certificate was Shay Parlier. Tuesday’s drawing will be held at Sehnert Bakery and Bieroc Café. Other holiday events this week include the McCook Community College “Santa’s Workshop” for kids at the Graff Events Center 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Admission is a canned good...

ASPER, Wyo. – The McCook Community College men’s won two of three games over the Thanksgiving weekend in the Foss Motors Thanksgiving Classic. The Indians picked up wins Thursday over Dakota College at Bottineau and Saturday against Colorado Northwestern Community College and dropped a Friday decision to the hosts, Casper College...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Education announced Wednesday that 50 Nebraska schools have improved their 2019 AQuESTT classification, including the classification of McCook High School. The classification system of AQuESTT (Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow) annually classifies schools and districts in Nebraska as Excellent, Great, Good, or Needs Improvement. ...

Heather Shields passes totes of toys to Mike Towery, as they and other "elf volunteers" of the McCook-area "Christmas Toy Box" prepare Sunday afternoon for the annual gift giveaway Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., in McCook's Memorial Auditorium at the corner of West Fifth and C streets. ...