Stories from Thursday, October 14, 2021

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — What better way to get the McCook Bison state playoff-ready than a foe averaging 51 points in its last four wins? Yessiree, the Bison get this opportunity as district heavyweight Scottsbluff awaits at Bearcat Stadium Friday night...

LINCOLN, Neb. –Whether for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or depression, health screenings provide a quick and easy way to spot the first signs of serious illness. October 14 draws attention to the necessity of screening for depression...

These days, it seems like it is easier to dislike someone or something or some idea than it is to like them. After all, it takes time, patience and empathy to truly understand someone who has different ideas or beliefs than you. Some think that showing tolerance is enough. That a live-and-let-live society is as good as it gets. But if we only tolerate those who are different from ourselves but don’t do the work to listen and learn, are we really any better?...

LINCOLN, Neb. — A new statewide initiative known as Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems is strengthening six Greater Nebraska hometowns. The three-year community-building experience will work to bolster entrepreneurial ecosystems in Valley County, Holt County, Keith County, Sidney, Red Cloud and McCook through extensive training, education and peer learning opportunities...

Cynthia Sue (Orman) Wickizer Feb. 18, 1960 - Oct. 11, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Cindy (Orman) Wickizer, age 61, went peacefully home to be with the Lord, on Oct. 11, 2021, at her brothers’ house in Lincoln, Neb., as Stage 4 melanoma finally won its six-year running battle...

ARNOLD, Neb. — Sophomore Ann Bose sizzled 27 kills to lead Southern Valley’s thrilling five-set win over South Loup Tuesday evening. The Eagles (13-11 record) got another 10 kills from senior Krista Best as they warm up for next week’s RPAC tournament...

McCOOK, Neb. — Jason topping all scratch games made sense with Halloween season rapidly approaching and no one named Chucky or Michael Myers challenging him. Jason Hoppe was among the top bowlers though Matt Springer and Lee Dodge also made major impacts...

TRENTON, Neb. — Block party signs started popping up around Hitchcock County High’s gym just like Cambridge confidence during the volleyball triangular Tuesday. After Southwest swatted the Trojans 25-12, coach Lauren Carpenter’s girls rose to take four sets while raising their record to 21-5 this season...

WAUNETA, Neb. — Senior Alexa Sandman made her 1,000th career dig as the Wauneta-Palisade Broncos won a wild match over Medicine Valley Tuesday evening. The Raiders (8-12) were ready to pull off a big road win, taking two of those first three sets including one 30-28 thriller...

McCook’s volleyball girls pushed 22-3 Broken Bow to a 25-23 finale but fell short in the volleyball triangular Tuesday. The Bison dropped that first set against those host Indians, 25-14. McCook played a 25-22 thriller vs. Ainsworth after dropping the first set, 25-9...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team will host its fall timed event fundraiser on Halloween weekend at the Kiplinger Arena in McCook. The event is open to the public and free to watch. Only cash will be accepted for entry fees, and the payout will also be cash...

McCOOK, Neb. — Numbers were strong and it was truly a grand finale for McCook High’s JV football team at Weiland Field Monday night. Beginning with an 83-yard opening connection, Patrick Gross found receiver Adyn Meyer for four touchdowns in a 47-29 triumph over Grand Island Northwest’s visiting Vikings...