Stories from Tuesday, February 15, 2022

HASTINGS, Neb. — - McCook High School swimmers and divers came away with several GNAC champions Saturday during the conference meet in Hastings. The MHS girls’ team finished third overall, while the boys finished in fourth. MHS Coach Jon Graff was proud of the effort and intensity all his swimmers showed Saturday...

A rundown of girls area basketball action from the weekend not appearing in today's McCook Gazette: Medicine Valley 39, Brady 16 BRADY, Neb. — Senior Kaylyn Roblee blocked six shots as the Medicine Valley Raiders roared to an 18-1 start and 27-6 by halftime against those 0-23 Brady Eagles...

ATWOOD, Kan. — Freshman Reece Smith fired in 22 points and the Rawlins County Buffaloes needed every one to edge Quinter's Bulldogs, 66-65, Thursday evening. The Rawlins "rookies" also featured freshman Taten Dewey's 14 points topped by a trio of three-point shots...

Dorothy M. Deterding Feb. 4, 1933 - Dec. 30, 2021 LONGMONT, Colo. — Dorothy M. Deterding, known affectionately to her family and friends as “Dotty,”passed away peacefully at her Longmont home on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. She was 88 years old. She was born Feb. 4, 1933 in Cambridge, Neb., to Monroe Deterding and Della Smith Deterding. Dotty spent her childhood years in rural Nebraska with her two older brothers, Kenneth and Darrel...

Nadene J. Brass June 7, 1934 - Feb. 5, 2022 HAYSVILLE, Kan.­— Nadene J. Brass, 87, passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. She was born June 7, 1934, to Elmer and Loretta Lewis in Wauneta, Neb. Nadene loved spending time with her family, and spoiled her grandkids at every opportunity. ...

Ralph Michael “Mike” Burton Aug. 19. 1952 - Feb. 9, 2022 DENVER, Colo. — Ralph Michael “Mike” Burton, 69, was released from this life on Feb. 9, 2022, at Denver. Funeral services will be announced at a later date.

Bernard Eugene Jones March 9, 1942 - Jan. 9, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Bernard Eugene Jones passed away Jan. 9, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family. Bernie was born March 9, 1942, to Zelma May (Kester) and Daniel B Jones in Cambridge, Neb.Bernie enjoyed spending his childhood days outside fishing, hunting, and building forts along the Medicine Creek with friends Richard Taylor and Eric Eisenhart. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — From food to fencing, crime scenes to cake decorating, students at McCook High School had their pick of 179 mini-classes during Bison Days this year. The annual two-day event is now in its fourth year. Students sign up for four different classes, with business owners, volunteers, teachers and anyone else who wants to participate as instructors. Teachers oversee each class offered...

LINCOLN, Neb. – Morgan Farquhar of Cambridge has been appointed by Governor Pete Ricketts to District Court Judge in the Tenth Judicial District. The Tenth District consists of Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps, and Webster counties...

McCOOK, Neb. – A Southwest Nebraska organization that works to keep people safe and prepared for emergency situations is looking for volunteers. The Southwest Planning Exercise and Training (SW PET) Region is a collaborate of area emergency management personnel representing seven counties - Red Willow, Dundy, Hitchcock, Chase, Hayes, Perkins, and Furnas. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – University of Nebraska All-American volleyball player Lexi Sun was the guest speaker at McCook Christian Church on Sunday, sharing her testimony of faith and surrender. Sun told the Gazette’s Steve Towery that she remembered coming to McCook three years ago to play an exhibition Spring volleyball game. She said McCook has a special place in her heart because she felt so welcomed and loved by the people of McCook when she was here for the exhibition...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Sam Haiby scored 10 of her team-high 14 points in the fourth quarter to lead five Huskers in double figures as the Nebraska women’s basketball team handed No. 5 Indiana a 72-55 loss at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Monday night. Jaz Shelley matched Haiby for the team scoring lead with 14 points of her own, including a huge fourth-quarter three-pointer that gave Indiana its largest deficit of the season at 65-48 with 3:53 left. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Wow, McCook’s seventh-graders delivered some super last-minute heroics to start their final week of this 2022 season. They trailed Southern Valley by eight points early on Monday, but Grady Miller’s triple with less than one minute remaining brought back those Bison...

McCOOK, Neb. — Scottsbluff’s Bearcats were fast and relentless Friday night, but really did nothing to hurt the McCook High girls’ post-season plans. Despite their 62-42 defeat, the Bison (10-12 record) will be home again for next week’s Class B subdistrict tournament...

McCOOK, Neb. — Hey, Scottsbluff, bring those Bearcat sharpshooters to a rematch at Pinnacle Bank Arena next month. That’s the McCook Bison message even after those Class B No. 3 ’Cats hit 15 three-pointers in a 66-53 victory at McCook High Friday evening...