Stories from Thursday, September 9, 2021

McCOOK, Neb. — What better game to make Homecoming memories than inviting the York Dukes into Weiland Field Friday night? Nobody should forget Bison alum Ty Stevens’ game-saving interception last year or Adrian Manzanares pouncing on a fumble in the 10-7 win at York...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High plated 12 unanswered runs to mercy rule Lexington, 12-2, in a four-inning Homecoming Week softball victory at the Jaycees Complex Thursday night. Senior Emily Alberts' two hits were a highlight as her two-out single in the second inning awoke McCook from a 2-0 deficit. Sophomore Izzy Renner's ensuing perfect bunt hit was thrown over first base, and Alberts scored while Renner reached third...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council unanimously approved the revised City of McCook 2021-22 budget on its final reading Monday night, that included a one-cent increase to the city’s property tax levy and salaries for new positions. The one-cent increase in the city tax levy, from 0.349044 to 0.359044, will garner the city $1.64 million in property taxes for the general fund, up from the $1.59 million. ...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. -- Tyler Cappel, 35, was getting tired of the combative nature of politics over the past few years, The self-described “keyboard warrior” found himself on social media frustrated with the fact that his political views and values were not being represented. “Of course, nothing changes when you’re just complaining on Facebook or other social media, so I figured I might as well just get out and try to do something myself.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — Taking out the trash will cost a little more, with the McCook City Council unanimously approving an increase to solid waste collection fees. The increase means an additional .75 cents per month for residential users, from $23.75 to $24.50, and an additional $2 for household/commercial waste, from $65 per ton to $67 per ton. The last fee increase for both was in 2019...

Russel Hiatt Jones Oct. 19, 1942 - Sept. 6, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Russel Hiatt Jones, age 78, of McCook, passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. Russel was born Oct. 19, 1942, in McCook to parents, Kenneth and Vada (Relph) Jones. Russel graduated from high school in Hayes Center, Neb., before going on to attend Kearney State College...

Daniel James Scott Dec. 21, 1988 - Sept. 2, 2021 LINCOLN, Neb. — Daniel James Scott passed away peacefully in Lincoln on Sept. 2, 2021. He was born in McCook, Neb., to Darwin and Vicki (Markwith) Scott. He attended SWATS since he graduated high school in 2009...

Lawrence “Shorty” Andrew Junker Oct. 27, 1933 - Sept. 4, 2021 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Lawrence “Shorty” Andrew Junker, 87, of Beaver City, died Saturday (Sept. 4, 2021), at the VA Hospital in Omaha, Neb. He was born Oct. 27, 1933, in Indianola, Neb., to Floyd and Elizabeth (Lehn) Junker...

McCOOK, Neb. — A good chunk of federal stimulus money the City of McCook will receive is directed toward a new radio console for dispatching at the city police department. The total cost of the console is estimated at $750,000. City Manager Nate Schneider told the council at the regular meeting Monday night that replacing the current console has been a ongoing concern for several years, with the prior police chief, Ike Brown, also voicing concerns before he retired. ...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — McCook’s JV tennis boys took second to Class A Kearney among six teams playing at Tuesday’s Lexington Invitational. Reid Loop and Ian Brown teamed to win the No. 3 doubles title (5-0 record) while leading McCook past Lexington, Kearney Catholic, North Platte and a combined Kearney/Lex lineup...

McCOOK, Neb. — Jeremy Lytle rolled a perfect “300” to highlight another eventful week of Men’s League bowling at TJ’s Family Fun Center. TJ’s currently holds the league lead — a rare occurrence in recent years — though Fullmomentum is clearly within striking distance...

GRANT, Neb. — The Hitchcock County volleyball team won a Perkins County Triangular Tuesday evening. First, the Falcons (5-3 record) shook off a 25-20 defeat and beat Wallace 25-21, 25-23. Seniors Aimee Merrill (12) and Lindsey Rippen (eight) teamed for an awesome 20 kills...

OGALLALA, Neb. — Senior Makynna Cunningham’s double-double of 13 assists and 12 digs led McCook during a three-set volleyball loss to Ogallala Tuesday evening. Senior libero Peyon Doucet dove in to save 21 digs while classmate Sierra Kotschwar made an impressive six blocks...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Their first regular-season defeat since 2019 wasn’t turning into a streak Tuesday night. Instead, the Maywood-Hayes Center Wolves have won two straight with sweeps of Loomis (25-20, 25-21) and Arapahoe (25-15, 25-12). Coach Kory Rohde’s team (5-1 record) recovered from a home loss to Southwest on Thursday...

McCOOK, Neb. — Tonight’s McCook Homecoming Week softball game should be more memorable than the Tuesday evening contest with Kearney Catholic. “We really didn’t show up to play unfortunately,” coach Jason Cochran observed about the 9-1 loss to those visiting Stars...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Just like last fall, the sight of district rivals brought championship efforts from McCook’s cross country runners Tuesday afternoon. Junior Sami Rodewald zoomed to the Lexington Invite title (20:21.4) and sophomore Sienna Dutton took second (21:23.2) ahead of Grand Island Northwest’s Lexie Lilienthal (21:32.8)...

McCOOK, Neb. — From Colorado to New York City to Southwest Nebraska, the path to McCook Community College is directly exactly where Ford Ladd wants to be. Ladd, who has a national championship on his resume, was recently named the new assistant baseball coach at MCC. He will serve as the pitching coach as well as work as a resident assistant in Brooks Hall...