Stories from Wednesday, December 18, 2019

ATWOOD, Kan. — True grit can only describe Dundy County-Stratton’s 65-61 overtime win over Rawlins, County, Kan., in a fantastically hard-fought contest Tuesday night. The Tigers remained unbeaten at 6-0 even though senior point guard Sable Lambley and inside dynamo Maggie Lutz both fouled out...

Robert Dean “Bob” Kitt March 13, 1934 - Dec. 17, 2019 WAUNETA, Neb. — Robert Dean Kitt was born March 13, 1934, to Kenneth V. and Erma (Lorance) Kitt in rural Chase County, Neb. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Ann Newman, on Oct. 12, 1952, and the couple began the dream of owning their own farm and raising a family...

Brent R. Liesemeyer May 5, 1958 - Sept. 24, 2019 KAILUA, Hawaii — Brent R. Liesemeyer, 61, of Kailua, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Baltimore, Md., after a long and brave battle with leukemia. He was born in Lincoln, Neb., on May 5, 1958. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook will net an little extra money next year from the state department of transportation. The McCook City Council approved all 14 consent agenda items Monday in one motion at its regular meeting, including the renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 17 between the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Municipality of McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. — A $60,000 purchase for the water department will be done without taking bids. Per city code, no bids are required if it’s determined that there is only one source for the required supplies, materials or services. City of McCook Utilities Director Jesse Dutcher notified the council Monday night of the line stopping equipment that will be purchased for the water department without the usual bidding process, as he said the equipment is highly specialized and available from only one source.. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A dog park in McCook is $5,000 closer to a reality thanks to a generous gift from Black Hills Energy. Staff from company presented a check to local organizers Tuesday afternoon. In a presentation at McCook Rotary, Melissa Garcia, Community Affairs Manager for Black Hills Energy discussed several ways that Black Hills Energy gives back to the communities they serve. ...

McCook, Neb.—Community Hospital was recognized Tuesday as StormReady® certified by the National Weather Service. StormReady is a voluntary program that helps entire communities, including mayors, emergency management, health organizations, business leaders, and civic groups, strengthen local safety programs before hazardous weather strikes...

Although they want us to buy as much of their product as possible, beer companies regularly urge us to “drink responsibly,” knowing it puts their companies in a better light. With the internet proving to be just as addictive as alcohol, a wireless company is using the winter solstice to urge its customers to “sober up” from cellphone use, if even for the shortest day of the year...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s freshman boys finished 2019 with a thrilling 56-55 win over visiting Dundy County-Stratton Monday. Jacob Gomez-Wilson scored 17 points and Adam Dugger delivered 12 to ignite the Bison victory. Garrett Kaps netted another nine points with Eli Kehler adding six, Coleton Lentz five, Blayzon Mooney three, Carter Larson two and Payton Dellevoet two points...

ATWOOD, Kan. — Senior Michael Frederick’s 24 points led an attack of 12 Dundy County-Stratton Tigers who scored points during their 84-40 win over Rawlins County (Kan.) Tuesday night. The Tigers are 6-0 and showed no signs of fatigue from winning three games in last week’s Cattle Trail Tournament...

MAXWELL, Neb. — Maxwell High School’s Janie Sommer has signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career next year at McCook Community College. Sommer is a 6-0 left-handed, right-side hitter where she captained the Wildcats for the past two seasons for coach Gina Sommer, her mother...

COZAD, Neb. — The Barn turned cold for McCook just as Cozad’s McKenzie Lee caught fire to lead a 52-48 Haymaker comeback win Tuesday evening. Tied 39-39, Lee suddenly scored 10 Cozad points while the Bison couldn’t find any kerosene during a seven-minute scoreless drought...