Stories from Tuesday, January 25, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — Apologies to Buffalo Bills fans, but these Bison from McCook played with some Patrick Mahomes pizazz Monday evening. Whoosh! Pass the ball to an open teammate. Go for the score.. Bam! More points on the board. McCook’s tallied 25 during the third quarter alone while junior Evan Humphrey reached 24 all on eight three-point shots...

Ronald Gene Miller Oct. 24, 1944 - Jan. 18, 2022 PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — Ronald Gene Miller was born Oct. 24, 1944, in Cambridge, Neb., to F. Donald Miller and Opal (Hansen) Miller and left this earthly life Jan. 18, 2022, in Denver, after traveling to enjoy the Denver National Western Stock Show for his 60th year...

Michael Allen Geihsler-Jensen Aug. 24, 1965 - Jan. 13, 2022 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Michael Allen Geihsler-Jensen, 56, of Gresham, Ore., formerly of Benkelman, passed away on Jan. 13, 2022, after a bout with Covid in June 2021, and an accident at Denver International Airport in which he broke his hip and a subsequent decline of health as a result of that. In the last few months, Michael was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, which caused him to decline quickly...

Mayo Marlene (Ailes) Striegel Nov. 9, 1936 - Jan. 17, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Mayo Marlene (Ailes) Striegel, 85, our beloved mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away of natural causes on Jan. 17, 2022. She left us on this physical earth to be with God...

50th anniversary The family of Jim and Cheryl Stevens of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. They were married in 1972 in Oberlin, Kan. Their family includes children, Jim Stevens and wife, Traci, of McCook, Garrett Stevens and wife, Jessica, of McCook, Dallas Stevens of Denton, Texas, Amanda Warren and husband, Brian of Culbertson, Neb.; and 7 grandchildren. ...

Eldon Francis Barenberg March 30, 1934 - Jan. 23, 2022 McCOOK, Neb — Eldon Francis Barenberg, 87, of McCook, passed away at his home in McCook on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. He was born March 30, 1934, to Francis and Cecilia (Lippold) Barenberg in McCook. He was baptized on April 10, 1934, at St. Mary’s in Herndon, Kan., and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Atwood, Kan., on Nov. 10, 1957. Eldon attended Herndon High School, starting in the fall of 1949...

Hazel Frances Cross Dec. 19, 1915- Jan. 21, 2022 ELWOOD, Neb. — Hazel Frances Cross, age 106, of Elwood, formerly of Arapahoe, Neb., passed away on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood. She was born on Dec. 19, 1915, to Thomas and Nora (Sanderson) Hays at the family farm north of Edison, Neb. She was the fourth of seven children. Her siblings were Agnes Fisher, Christine McDonald, Helen Cross, Alice Watts, Tommy Hays and Patricia Dold...

Eileen Marie (Kogl) Unger July 16, 1938 - Jan. 23, 2022 HERNDON, Kan. —Eileen Marie (Kogl) Unger was born on July 16, 1938, south of Herndon. She was the fourth of five children born to Clemens J. and Alvina A. (Nehring) Kogl. She entered eternal life on Jan. 23, 2022, at the age of 83, following a mighty battle against a long-time illness...

Diane L. Nealeigh TRENTON, Neb. — Diane L. Nealeigh, 73, of Trenton, died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2022), at her home. A Celebration of Life will be at a future date. Memorials can be left in her name to Community Hospital Hospice and Home Health Care. Online condolences can be left at at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — All the McCook Bison girls leaders from their 57-33 loss to a tough Class A 7-7 North Platte team Friday evening. BISON (8-8) — Shawna Wilkinson 13 points, Ainsley Taylor 6, Sierra Kotschwar 5, Gracelyn Wiemers 4, Kennedy Walter 2, Joy Rippen 2, Tori Honn 1. Three-pointer: Wilkinson. Rebound leaders: Peyton Doucet 5, Taylor 4, Rippen 4, Wilkinson 3, Brooklyn Gillen 3. Assists: Doucet 7, Kotschwar 2, Wilkinson 2. Steals: Doucet 2, Wilkinson 2...

WAUNETA, Neb. — The Wallace Wildcats became a rare RPAC lower seed to win with their 53-51 overime victory over West No. 2 Wauneta-Palisade Monday evening. No official stats were obtained, but the Wildcats (10-5 record) advance into RPAC semifinal play against defending champ Maywood-Hayes Center (17-1) Thursday in Maxwell...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s seventh-grade boys earned a 34-32 victory over Dundy County-Stratton on Monday. Ty Junker’s 14 points fueled the Bison win while Tripp Raile netted nine, Aiden Lauer five, Ian Spearman four and Grady Miller two. McCook outscored DC-S, 7-3, in the final quarter. DC-S did win the B game, 22-13, despite Jacob Barber’s nine points for the Bison...

AINSWORTH, Neb. — The Ainsworth Bulldogs made it six wins in seven games with their 50-39 Southwest Conference tournament win over McCook’s girls Monday. Ainsworth (11-6) advances into SWC semifinals because of perhaps the most basic basketball explanation:...

Following a 10-day competitive layoff due to health and safety protocols, Nebraska will return to action Thursday night to battle the Wisconsin Badgers as part of a men's and women's basketball double-header between the two schools at Pinnacle Bank Arena...

McCOOK, Neb. – Often a point of contention at Red Willow County Commissioners’ meetings, the subject of Hillcrest Nursing Home once again caused friction between two commissioners Monday morning. The subject at hand was the replacement of Brian Rokusek on the Hillcrest Nursing Home board of directors. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Sen Dave Murman will continue the tradition of meeting with constituents via teleconference beginning Thursday. He will update constituents on legislative happenings and answer questions every other week at 8:20 a.m. The legislative update is a collaboration hosted by McCook Chamber and McCook Community Foudnation Fund...

McCOOK, Neb. - “It’s an interesting time, to say the least,” Commissioner Earl McNutt observed in introducing Red Willow County Sheriff Allen Kotschwar at the Red Willow County Commissioner’s meeting Monday. Kotschwar came to the meeting requesting a change in pay status for Red Willow County jailers. ...

This year, I have designated LB 723 as my priority bill for the session. Each senator is allowed one priority bill during each session. This bill was introduced by Senator Tom Briese of Albion, District 41. LB 1107 from 2020 created the refundable income tax credit, and as Senator Briese has stated, LB 723 intends to protect at least $173 million dollars in property tax relief in 2024 by eliminating the requirement that the available dollars be lowered to $375 million...

For an old guy I thought President Biden did pretty well in his “Meet the Press” session last week. Two hours and a bunch of unscripted (?) questions. Of course, he had hidden backup throwing up suggestions behind the scenes that we couldn’t see but two hours would be a tough stint...

McCOOK, Neb. - Barnett Park ponds are full of geese, huddled together trying to keep warm in the plummeting temperatures and icy snowfall, while other birds appreciate the kindness of their human friends who fill bird feeders on the south end of the park. ...