Stories from Wednesday, September 2, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Junior Graci Nelson couldn't have thrown a more perfectly-placed single into center field to score senior Ashley Miller with McCook's winning run in the 5-4 victory over Cozad Tuesday evening. Nelson also doubled home the first two Bison runs for her team-high three RBIs...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook High volleyball girls rallied for a thrilling three-set win over Chase County at McCook Community College's Graff Events Center Tuesday evening. There were 25 timely kills from seniors Harley Cribbs (nine), Tiara Matson (eight) and junior Addison Randel (eight). Senior setter Narissa Fawver fueled this attack with 27 assists as the Bison improved to 1-2 this season...

EDITOR's NOTE: After publication of the following Open Forum letter, we were contacted by both the Rev. Steve Ayres, the current vicar of the Old North Church, and Nikki Stewart, Executive Director of the Old North Church and Historic Site in Boston...

OGALLALA, Neb. -- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone in Nebraska, with lay-offs, furloughs, school closings, and more. The West Central Nebraska Development District is teaming with the Southeast Nebraska Affordable Housing Council (SENAHC) to help landlords...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The Cambridge Trojans didn't drop a set while sweeping three matches in Saturday's home tournament at Cambridge High. New coach Lauren Carpenter saw her team take down Red Cloud 25-18, 25-16 behind a balanced hitting attack of senior Clare Craig with five kills, freshman Jalen Kent's four, junior Autumn Deterring's three and another three from junior Schyler Hoberty...