Stories from Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Finally at last our President Joe Biden spoke some sense. After touring a Ukrainian refugee camp in Poland and seeing with his own eyes the plight of those escaping Vladimir Putin’s cruel war of conquest Biden spoke to the world press. He stated that Putin must go. In the view of this old Cold War warrior, Biden was right on...

Donald A. Hein Oct. 23, 1929 - March 27, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — The greatness of a man is not how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively. Donald A. Hein went to his heavenly home on March 27, 2022. He was born in Broken Bow, Neb., on Oct. 23, 1929, to Arthur and Flora (Zimmerman) Hein and had one brother, Gordon Hein...

Sharon Kathleen Hyke Aug. 9, 1957 - March 27, 2022 WILSONVILLE, Neb. — Sharon Kathleen Hyke, age 64, of Wilsonville, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Neb. She was born Aug. 9, 1957, to Merle and Bonnie (Winter) Hunt in McCook, Neb. Sharon grew up on the family farm east of Beaver City, Neb., and graduated from Beaver City High School with the Class of 1975...

Bruce Crosby Editor Red Willow County Commissioners went ahead with one large purchase sooner than Chairman Earl McNutt would have preferred, but seem less inclined to go ahead with a much larger expenditure. The board also gave Judge Patrick Heng the go-ahead to proceed with his proposal to establish a court bailiff for his 11th Judicial District...

McCOOK, Neb. — With changes resulting from the census, Red Willow County voters should call the county clerk to confirm where they should cast their ballots, county officials said Monday. Rural residents who have concerns about road maintenance, for instance, can still contact the same commissioner they have called in the past, but they may find themselves voting at a different polling place...

ELWOOD, Neb. — Medicine Valley athletes won several titles at the Hi-Line Track-Field Qudrangular Thursday. Sophomore Kylie Rose raced to 100-meter (14.2 seconds) and 200-meter (30.2) dash victories. Senior Kaylyn Roblee swept the shot put (36’11”) and discus (90’1”) titles. Teammate Milla Far was second in the shot (30’6”)...

McCOOK, Neb — The McCook Evangelical Free Church, 602 East 14th, is the location of the next town hall meeting concerning improvements to the city swimming pool. At the most recent McCook City Council meeting on March 21, a location had not yet been determined...

WILCOX, Neb. — Cambridge’s girls ruled the distance running and totaled 117 points to win the Wilcox-Hildreth Invitational on Friday. Freshman Rachel Harris (1600 meters) and junior Kori Koeppen (3200) both captured first place. Koeppen, Harris, Brenna Deterding and Jalen Kent also teamed to win the 3200-meter relay...

McCOOK, Neb. — Latest scores and standings from the McCook YMCA Volleyball Leagues: Women’s Comp Bison Dental over Hits and Giggles- 25-11, 22-25, 15-12 Hits and Giggles over Shining Diamonds- 25-20, 25-23 Shining Diamonds over Hit and Miss- 25-16, 25-18...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Senior Hunter Hansen tied for a Top 10 medal as McCook High’s new varsity golf lineup took sixth at Friday’s 14-team North Platte Invite. Hansen fired an 86 which matched Gering’s Jack Maser for that final medal spot while only finishing two strokes behind three other placers...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s opening home weekend of 2022 tennis was mainly a smashing success with Friday’s dual wins over Hershey and Lexington. Bison ranging from senior Joslyn Hammond to freshman Izzy Clause went undefeated whether it was singles or doubles...

AURORA, Neb. — The final four standing were all wearing one awesome champion uniform when Friday’s discus throw was finished. McCook senior Sierra Kotschwar led a 1-2-3-4 performance which showed just how McCook dominated this first big outdoor track-field meet in 2022...

AURORA, Neb. — McCook returning state medalists topped their Omaha Burke performances while helping the Bison take second at Friday’s Aurora Invitational. McCook senior pole vaulter Branson McDonald cleared 14’6” just like former teammate Talyn Campbell cleared to win last year’s Class B title...