Stories from Wednesday, February 1, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — The YMCA of McCook is partnering with the McCook Midget Baseball Association to host Girls Youth Softball in the Spring/Summer of 2023. The league is presented by Midwest Liberty Federal Credit Union. Registration is now open for the following leagues to be held in 2023: Girls T-Softball (Pre-K/Kindergarten) and Girls Sluggers Machine-pitch Softball (1st-2nd Grade). ...

TWOOD, Kan. — Could a true hoops hangover hit after last weekend’s RPAC basketball championships? It clearly appeared to reach Bertrand, where the Vikings where undefeated champ Maywood-Hayes Center had a rematch of Saturday’s boys title game. The Wolves roared through a 30-16 first half while appearing ready to top their 57-43 finals win...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Hundreds of bicyclists will roll through Southwest Nebraska June 4-10 as part of the 41st annual Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska. The event begins in Benkelman with an 80.6-mile ride to the first overnight stop in Cambridge, followed by stops in Alma, Red Cloud, Hebron, Wilber, Seward and Ashland...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska nonprofits and government entities are encouraged to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants. They are part of the organization's Livable Communities initiative. The idea is groups or agencies can pitch projects focusing on community spaces, transportation, housing and community resilience which benefit everyone, but especially people 50 and older...

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 20 points, Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 8 Kansas avenged a loss to Kansas State just a couple of weeks ago with a 90-78 victory over the seventh-ranked Wildcats on Tuesday night. Dajuan Harris Jr. scored 18 for the Jayhawks (18-4, 6-3 Big 12), who built a 12-point halftime lead before coasting to their 17th straight home win over the Wildcats in the 10th matchup of top-10 teams in series history...

HOLBROOK, Neb. — Consignments are now being accepted for the 50th annual Holbrook Lions Club Consignment Auction, set for April 1. Contact Jerry Lambert, (308) 746-3750 or Clark Andrews at (308) 962-6454 for more information.

MAXWELL, Neb. —With two 22-point scorers, the Arapahoe girls nearly matched that margin during a 54-34 basketball victory over RPAC foe Maxwell Monday evening. Senior Emerson Swanson torched nets again as she shot 57 percent (eight for 14) and matched junior teammate Berkley Warner's 22-poin performance for the 9-8 Warriors...

Former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule filed an arbitration suit last week against the franchise, sources tell CBS Sports. The suit claims the Panthers are refusing to pay Rhule's severance compensation following his firing from Carolina and subsequent hiring at the University of Nebraska...

OMAHA, Neb. — Spring is close, but February often brings unpredictable winter weather that can cause blood drive cancellations and make it difficult for donors to make it to their appointments safely. As the American Red Cross continues to monitor seasonal challenges that could impact the blood supply, donors are urged to make and keep appointments to help prevent a shortage in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to meet demand.. ...