Stories from Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Grannie Annie and this old guy spent a couple of hours watching 2024s brand-new year’s version of the Rose Parade. It brought to mind our own experience of participating in that hallowed event some years back. We had been in Southern California to celebrate Christmas with son Don and family and he encouraged the trip to Pasadena which was only about a half-hour drive. ...

Utilizing the best programs for Nebraska’s children Ensuring the safety and well-being of Nebraska’s kids is our state’s top priority. Providing access to programs that best guarantee the delivery of nutritional foods is vital. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, person-to-person interaction was severely restricted. ...

As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us find ourselves caught in the age-old tradition of making resolutions. These promises we make to ourselves symbolize the opportunity for renewal, growth, and positive change. Yet, the real power of New Year’s resolutions lies not just in setting goals but in the collective willingness to take action and steer our lives toward improvement...

James “Jim” Blaine Pettera Dec. 2, 1953 - Dec, 29, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - James “Jim” Blaine Pettera, age 70, of McCook, Neb. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, Dec, 29, 2023, at the C.L. Werner Cancer Hospital in Omaha, Neb. after his 11 year battle with multiple myeloma/blood cancer...

McCOOK, Neb. — Here are the four most-read stories on the McCook Gazette Website in 2023. The full stories can be found on our website at mccookgazette.com: 1. “Lake communities fighting federal agency’s plan to remove trailer cabins at Southwest Nebraska lakes”...

Add the late arrivals and biggest year ever with more than 80 walkers plus dogs, goats and a pony turned out for a First Day Hike at Red Willow SRA. Cindy and Dave Pohl brewed up a batch of welcome hot chocolate and Phil Mires got the fire going for another memorable annual event...

HOUSTON (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. hasn’t faced a defense like Michigan’s, and the Wolverines certainly haven’t faced a quarterback like the Heisman Trophy runner-up from Washington. The matchup will be the most intriguing in the College Football Playoff championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Jan. 8...

AXTELL, Neb. — The Axtell Wildcats held Dundy County-Stratton to 16 points after halftime of a 45-37 holiday tournament final Friday evening. The Tigers (7-2 record) took an early 12-6 advantage as senior Jackson Kerchal began a 19-point effort. Yet Axtell (6-3) turned momentum while taking its 23-21 lead into intermission...

ANSELMO, Neb. — Hitchcock County’s girls scored a 44-41 win over host Anselmo-Merna in that holiday tournament Friday evening. Senior Byanka Tyan tallied 14 points as she buried three shots from long distance. Raegan Hagan added 11 points on solid four for eight from two-point range...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Southern Valley’s girls finished a dominating Bob Braithwait Holiday Tournament effort when they trounced Wallace, 49-12, Friday evening. Individual stats were not obtained but the Eagles (10-1 record) unleashed a 16-3 first quarter, 33-5 first half and 47-7 lead through three periods...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The McCook High boys outwrestled Scottsbluff, 41-30, which highlighted their four duals at Friday’s North Platte Invitational. All results from matches on the mat: Gering 57, McCook 23 113 - Frost Wallace (Gering) over Ethan Boner (McCook) Fall 3:44...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — McCook High sophomore Peyton Cock scored three pins to take the 115-pound title at Friday’s North Plate Invitational. All Bison results: 115 Peyton Cock (14-7) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points. \Champ. Round 1 - Peyton Cock (McCook Girls) 14-7 received a bye () (Bye)...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Cambridge stopped Maywood-Hayes Center’s girls from going 10-0 into the new year with a 36-31 victory Friday evening. Senior Brylynn Springer scored 15 points as she made six of 10 shots while junior Erin Johnson tallied 12 for a 1-2 inside scoring punch...