Stories from Thursday, December 12, 2019

One measly state title? Pooey, that’s only half of what Yuma, Colo., has achieved during these past two basketball seasons. These aren’t the Yuma Criminals from Arizona, who are 0-5 this season and 4-21 last year. These mighty two-time Colorado state champs are ranked No. 1 again among all Class 2A teams...

Jeri Hoxsey Aug. 15, 1934 - Dec. 9, 2019 WOODWARD, Okla. — Jeri Hoxsey, 85, of Woodward, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in the First Christian Church. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with the Billings Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...

Betty Lou Roper McCOOK, Neb. — Betty Lou Roper, 79, of McCook, died Tuesday (Dec. 10, 2019) in Kearney, Neb. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.carpenterbreland.com. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements...

On April 17, 2018, Governor Ricketts signed LB 994 into law which created the Rural Broadband Task Force. The core responsibilities of this task force include reviewing broadband issues in relation to feasibility, ratification, and cost-effectiveness. They released their findings in October of this year; rural broadband speeds have significantly increased since 2016, but present new woes...

Latest results from TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook with Wagner’s Ford holding off Five Loners for the league lead. Men’s Major Wagner’s Ford 255.5-193.5 Five Loners 249-201 TJ’s Family Fun 243-207 Quality Irrigation 237-213...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — It’s no surprise the Class D1-9 all-district football team is filled with players from state qualifiers Cambridge, Dundy County-Stratton and Hitchcock County. The Trojans won this district championship during their 10-game win streak...

COZAD, Neb. — McCook High’s varsity wrestlers start their dual season with a good challenge against the Cozad Haymakers tonight. Action is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. in Cozad High School’s gym. The Bison lineup provided this morning from coach Nick Umscheid:...

GOODLAND, Kan. — The McCook High boys are not alone as far as Bison taking on defending state champions today. McCook’s girls also face reigning 2A state winner Yuma (23-3) to begin their Topside Tournament play at 3 p.m. CDT. Bison coach Amy Schiel even notes that potential upcoming opponents Colby (Kan.) and Wray (Colo.) are recent state hoops powerouses...