Stories from Friday, August 5, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Shaw family was McCook Bison strong with several gold-medal winning performances at the recent Cornhusker State Games in Lincoln. Jeremy Shaw (above) earned four gold medals as he won Men‘s Open along with Men‘s 40 & Over titles in Powerlifting, Bench Press and Deadlift...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Matt Wiemers, a teacher and coach at McCook Public Schools, recently concluded his presidential term with the Nebraska Coaches Association. Coach Wiemers has been a career long member of the NCA and throughout his involvement with the association, he has served as a sport host, a sport advisory board member, District V representative, executive board member and vice president...

Lately, I have been curious about the nature of time. It rules our lives. We define ourselves by it, yet we don’t entirely understand it. As our fourth universal dimension, time is mysterious. Albert Einstein called time an “illusion” and with his special theory of relativity, explained that time is “relative to the observer.” He also sought to prove that gravity could create time by increasing spacetime curves. ...

LAUREL, Neb. — After fire suppression efforts were successful this afternoon at the scene in the 500 block of Elm Street in Laurel, investigators have been able to examine the crime scene and now identify that gunfire is suspected to have played a part in the incidents at both homes. ...

40th anniversary The family of Greg and Kristy Pollnow of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. They were married in 1982 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. They are long-time residents of McCook. ...

Elsie Grube McCOOK, Neb. — Elsie Grube, 94, of McCook, died today (Aug. 5, 2022), at Kinship Pointe in McCook. A full obituary and service information are pending. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Allan Powell NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Allan Powell, 79, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Tuesday (Aug. 2, 2022), at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at McCook Christian Church with the Rev. Kyle Dellevoet officiating. Burial will follow services in the Lebanon Cemetery with full military honors...

McCOOK, Neb. — Free art classes for students were offered this summer at the repurposed Barnett Building (103 Norris), now informally called Creation Station. Southwest Nebraska Arts Center (SNAC) is the name a group of students chose for their summer arts program that is wrapping up next week. ...

The complete 2022 National Football League schedule for 2022. All times CDT or CST starting Nov. 6 with temps maybe below 90. WEEK 1 Thursday, Sept. 8 Buffalo at L.A. Rams, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Sept. 11 Noon games on CBS: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, New England at Miami, Baltimore at N.Y. Jets, Cleveland at Carolina, Indianapolis at Houston. On FOX: New Orleans at Atlanta, San Francisco at Chicago, Philadelphia at Detroit, Jacksonville at Washington...

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders gave coach Josh McDaniels a successful homecoming in his debut on their sideline. Former Nebraska Cornhusker Ameer Abdullah scored on an 8-yard run in the second quarter. Josh Jacobs, rookie Zamir White and Austin Walter ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend a new event offered by the Mid Plains Community College Shooting Sports Club. The club will host The Junior and Senior High School Spotlight Shootout Sept. 10. Flights will begin at 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club, 100 Eagles Nest Rd., North Platte...

McCOOK, Neb. — The top highlights from Heritage Hills Ladies golf competition Tuesday evening. Low scores: Kim O’Dea, Liz Knedlik, Annette Eisenhart and Doris Eisenhart. Flag prizes: Joanie Coleman, Bree Frazier and Mary Hazlitt. Gimmes: Martha Chmiel, Connie Buhr, Sharon Conroy, Misti Soderlund, Kim O’Dea and Liz Knedlik...

ORLANDO, Fla. — McCook coach Matt Wiemers delivered a recap of the Nebraska Drifters who qualified for World Tennis Championships recently. “The kids went 0-5, but played against some of the best junior players in the country,” Wiemers remarked. The level of play they saw throughout the tournament will be unparalleled to what they will see going forward with their upcoming seasons. Very proud of them for the way they competed. We especially thank those who helped make the trip possible.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith says he spends a lot of time “fighting the bad stuff” in Washington, and at least one constituent has some ideas for where he could start. Angie Langan of U-Save Pharmacy explained a number of abuses of Pharmacy Benefit Management, a third-party prescription drug management system, which results in higher costs for consumers and taxpayers and hurts small independent pharmacies...

McCOOK, Neb. — American Rescue Plan Act funds are being requested to repair the ag complex on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds. Jiles Bowman will meet with the board at 9:15 .a.m., during Monday’s regular meeting of the Red Willow County Commissioners. If approved, 10 a.m. Sept. 12 will be set to review bids for repair work on the building, which houses the Red Willow County Health Department and the Farm Service Agency...

McCOOK, Neb. — A Lincoln, Neb., - based Christian radio network has purchased the tower and transmission equipment from a local Christian station that went off the air because of financial difficulties earlier this summer. The purchase does not include the studio facilities...

McCOOK, Neb. – A new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located at 109 W 5th St is now open and ready to serve gourmet sandwiches to the people of McCook. “This will be our first store in McCook and our team is excited to serve fresh, fast and tasty sandwiches to a new set of customers in the area,” said owner Sydney Lorandeau. ...

OMAHA, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person following a pursuit and standoff on Interstate 80 near the Missouri River bridge in Omaha. At approximately 9:25 a.m., NSP received a report of a pickup driving erratically and at a high rate of speed on eastbound I-80 in Omaha. A trooper located the vehicle near 42nd street on I-80, observed the erratic driving behavior and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and continued eastbound...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook Planning Commission will be asked to approve a preliminary plat that will be the first step in creating a new subdivision to the city, “North Pointe Addition,” at its meeting Monday, Aug. 8, 5:15 p.m., at city council chambers at the Municipal Building...