- Bison finish strong in their tough eight-team dual tourney (High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
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McCook girls getting district ready with big win over Kansans
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook girls’ only home wrestling dual of this season had it all Thursday evening. Big crowd, a strong pin and one thrilling 9-7 win for new Bison...
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RPAC final games set for McCook; other scores
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The final four RPAC basketball tournament games are all set on Saturday at McCook Community College's Graff Events Center. Girls third place: East No. 4 Southwest vs. West No. 2 Wauneta-Palisade, 2:30 p.m. Boys third place: East No. 2 Cambridge vs. West No. 2 Dundy County-Stratton, 4:15 p.m...
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MCC women capture big win over Lopes in Lamar
(College Sports ~ 01/27/23)
LAMAR, Colo. – The McCook Community College women overcame a slow start, but responded quickly in a 60-53 win over Lamar Community College Friday. “I thought we had a good first quarter, executed our offense and got easy shots,” said MCC Coach Brandon Pritchett...
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Swedes surprise Bison boys with 64-45 SWC defeat
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
KEARNEY, Neb. — Gothenburg held McCook's offense down a second time this month while scoring 25 points more during the 64-45 Southwest Conference semifinal win Friday night at Kearney High. The No. 2-seed Bison (10-5 record) drop into Saturday's 2:30 p.m. consolation game vs. Holdrege, who fell 80-69 vs. No. 1 Ogallala in Friday's first semifinal...
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Bison basketball girls rally, down Dusters in OT
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
GOTHENBURG, Neb. — McCook High’s girls overcame a seven-point first half to win a gritty 38-36 Southwest Conference consolation game over Holdrege Thursday. The Bison (6-9 record) still trailed 28-17 through three quarters but quickly unleashed a 14-3 flurry...
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Questionably intelligent
(Column ~ 01/27/23)
“McCook, Nebraska was an important town in the 19th century as it was a hub for transportation and commerce. The Union Pacific Railroad built a major rail yard there in 1882, making it a central point for the movement of people and goods. The railroad brought significant economic growth to the town and attracted many new residents and businesses. ...
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Education in spotlight for legislative update
(Local News ~ 01/27/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – A number of proposals affecting education were in the spotlight as District 38 Sen. Dave Murman, chairman of the Education Committee, took some time to give constituents a brief update before the opening of Day 16 of this legislative session Thursday...
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Suzanne Deveny Burton
(Obituary ~ 01/27/23)
Suzanne Deveny Burton Oct. 4, 1934 - Jan. 26, 2023 BARTLEY, Neb. — Suzanne Deveny Burton passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at her rural Bartley home. She was born on Oct. 4, 1934, in McCook, Neb., to Charles (Chic) and Iva Coe Deveny. Suzanne graduated from McCook High School...
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The little-known John F. Cordeal
(Column ~ 01/27/23)
McCook has been the home of a large number of “statesmen” over the years, some very well known to all of us because they went on to be senators, governors, etc., but over the next couple of columns I’m going to introduce you to John F. Cordeal who, though he didn’t find his way to Washington, D.C., was perhaps one of our more brilliant minds and well known for his legal expertise, his lectures and his knowledge of the history of Southwest Nebraska...
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McCook mansion getting new lease on life
(Local News ~ 01/27/23)
McCook mansion Lorri Sughroue McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. — One of McCook’s oldest mansions is getting a new lease on life as a short-term vacation rental. Located at one of the busiest intersections in town at J Street and Norris Avenue, the three-story, the 107-year-old residence is hard to miss with its massive porch columns and second-story balconies. The Greek Revival Style home was built in 1915 as a residence by John Garrett and his son, Howard Garrett, of McCook. ...
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All three wrestling teams win at Hitchcock triangular
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
TRENTON, Neb. — All three teams went 1-1 in duals during an evenly-matched Hitchccok County Triangular on Thursday. All matches on mat: Hitchcock Cty 45, Sutherland 30 n Kaps (Sutherland) over Dalten Hagan (Hitchcock County) Fall 5:17 Chase County 31,...
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MayHay, So. Valley girls set up RPAC title game
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
PAXTON, Neb. — Undefeated RPAC champion Maywood-Hayes Center and Southern Valley advanced into the league title game with strong wins Thursday. The 17-0 M-HC Wolves won by 17 over Wauneta-Palisade, 69-52, at Paxton High. Seniors Olivia Hansen and Ashlin Broz were a knockout1-2 punch with 45 combined points...
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YMCA starting youth soccer sign-ups, starts Feb. 24
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The YMCA of McCook leaders announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Youth Soccer League sponsored by Valmont. Divisions will be formed for the following age groups: Pre-K/Kindergarten, 1st/2nd Grade, 3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade, and High School...
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McCook swim-dive team wins several titles at N.P.
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — North Platte swimmers and divers have made three trips to McCook this season for swim meets, so it was McCook’s turn to head north for a meet at the North Platte Recreational Center on Thursday Night. Unfortunately the pool depth is not legal for regular starts, so in-water starts are used for every race. This means times are not as competitive so swimmers try races they may not normally do during the season, but the meet is still competitive, McCook Coach Jon Graff said...
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Bison bring home memorable wins in close loss to Colby
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The power of We Are One shone again during a raucous McCook High boys home dual against Colby, Kan., Thursday evening. Freshman heavyweight Spencer Steinbeck was trailing 5-0 into the second period when — suddenly — he made one powerful and magnificent single-leg takedown...
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Lamar ices MCC men's attack in Colorado victory
(College Sports ~ 01/27/23)
LAMAR – The Lamar Community College men picked up their first Region IX win of the season Friday, shutting down the McCook Community College offense, 74-50. “The focus and fight that we had on Tuesday was non-existent tonight,” said MCC Coach Jacob Brandl...
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