Stories from Thursday, January 21, 2021

McCook High School announced a similar plan for Friday night's home basketball against North Platte as recent home contests: "McCook High School will remain at 50% capacity which means there are 150 general admission tickets for fans that are not listed on the household and grandparent list for all home jv/varsity games,"the official school press release stated...

McCOOK, Neb. — A core group of eight sophomores will lead the McCook Community College women’s basketball team into 2021 and look to improve on a 22-10 record when the season begins this weekend with a pair of games in Wyoming. In his first year leading the Indians, coach Brandon Pritchett was named the 2020 Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference’s Coach of the Year as MCC claimed the conference championship, went 21-9 during the regular season, hosted and won a first-round tournament game over Lamar 66-38, before losing to 15th ranked Casper College in the second round.. ...

Dennis “Denny” Brunkhorst July 11, 1949. - Jan. 14, 2021 PALISADE, Neb. — Dennis “Denny” Brunkhorst, 71, of Palisade, passed away on Jan. 14, 2021, at his home in Palisade. He was born to Ivan and Lorene (Duhm) Brunkhorst on July 11, 1949. He loved country life and he never met a stranger. Denny loved watching sports, especially the Huskers and Denver Bronco football...

Leta Gardner Feb. 22, 1933 - Jan 8, 2021 VAN NUYS, Calif. — Leta Gardner, 87, of Van Nuys, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan 8, 2021. She was born in Max, Neb., on Feb. 22, 1933, to Clarence “Bud” and Ruth Wickizer. Leta was the oldest daughter of nine siblings. She started her education at a country school north of Max. Her family moved south of Stratton, Neb., where she graduated in 1950...

Steven Duane Bixler Sept. 18, 1959 - Jan. 14, 2021 PALISADE, Neb. — The family of Steven Duane Bixler of Palisade is saddened to announce his passing on Jan. 14, 2021, at age 61. He was born in McCook, Neb., on Sept. 18, 1959, to Duane and Darlene (Wilson) Bixler. Steve attended and graduated from Hayes Center High School in 1977. He was a talented athlete and succeeded in football, baseball, basketball, and track and field. He held the high school high jump record at HCHS for over 40 years...

Karen Sue Henry March 28, 1942 - Jan. 16, 2021 LINCOLN, Neb. — Karen Sue Henry passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln with her four children by her side. Karen was born March 28, 1942, in Holdrege, Neb., to Roy and Mary Ann Burgeson. She grew up in Holdrege with her brothers, Jim, John, Dave and Mike, and sister, Mary Lou...

McCOOK, Neb. - The City of McCook Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Tuesday evening at #26 South Street. First arriving fire department crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the trailer house. After arriving on scene, firefighters located a male party outside of the residence who was seriously injured. Fire crews began extinguishment of the fire while providing medical aid to the victim until additional personnel arrived to take over medical care...

McCOOK, Neb. - Milva McGhee’s is the new face that will greet you on the third floor of the Keystone Business Center. She is employed by the McCook Economic Development Corporation, and she also helps the McCook Chamber of Commerce with administrative support. Her official title is Early Childhood Community Coordinator, and she started at MEDC on December 1st...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested five people following a traffic stop on Highway 6 near McCook Tuesday evening. At approximately 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Dodge Journey that was driving without its lights on. The vehicle also had no license plates. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected that the driver was impaired...

McCOOK, Neb. - Lynne Kinne, left, presents Bill Ramsey with a gift card compliments of the McCook Education Association and local merchants. The local education association recognized each of its members on “I Love Public Schools” Day with a gift card purchased or donated by many businesses...

It has been a very busy week here at the Legislature. My office holds many responsibilities that require my attention and input on. One of the issues on the forefront is the continuing presence of Covid and the fact that many things need to be tweaked this year to try and accommodate safety concerns and social distancing...

ATWOOD, Kan. — The Rawlins County (Kan.) Buffaloes delivered a super 67-30 girls basketball win over Northern Valley (Kan.) last weekend. Mariyah Nichols netted 18 points and senior Kierstyn Domsch dropped in 14 to lead the victorious Rawlins team. Abby Micek and Michaela Rippeadded eight points each with seven from Rylee Unruh...

Speed climbed to the top of Men’s League as Glass Express and Deveney Motors are now 1-2 in team standings at TJ’s Family Fun Center. Chiefs fan Jerron Ruzicka rolled the high school with Broncos man Ben Howard also strong, but still looking up to K.C. at least in best stratch games...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — McCook Junior High’s seventh-grade boys won two of three basketball games over North Platte Tuesday. The “A” team delivered a 54-11 trouncing as Bryson Gullion (17 points) and Miles Pollman (12) both outscored those Bulldogs. Quinn Taylor added eight points...

McCOOK, Neb. — Two golfing buddies from South Africa, recruited separately by McCook Community College, have signed their letter of intent to golf for the Indians this fall according to Coach Tyler Loop. Ethan Gough and Brayden Dahl have both signed on to continue their golf careers at MCC...

McCOOK, Neb. — Sophomore Shawna Wilkinson probably feels like wearing a “hit me” sign considering all the contact in recent games. Yet that sign was far better placed on baskets when Bison were shooting against Lexington on Tuesday. Sure, the Bison took plenty of shots to their persons from those tough rival Minutemaids...

McCOOK, Neb. — Can you dig it? Or in McCook’s basketball case Tuesday night: Can you Dug-ger it? Sorry, never mind those first couple of sentences. Yet even trailing 46-45 with the last moments ticking away, Joe Imus felt confidence he hopes will keep carrying over to one of McCook’s best young shooters...

McCook Legion Baseball has three head coach positions available for the 2021 season, represpokesman Greg Larson announced today. Please respond by Friday, January 29, 2021. For more information contact Larson at 308-350-1049 or email your information to baseballmccook@gmail.com...