Stories from Friday, January 19, 2024

The leftish British daily newspaper, The Guardian, recently ran an interesting article suggesting a possible cultural shift on our horizons. They have predicted a revival of romanticism in the 2020s and have substantiated the argument by looking at history...

McCOOK, Neb. — State Sen. Dave Murman updated residents Thursday on legislative activities in a call to the Chamber of Commerce. He emphasized the ongoing rules debate in the Legislature, highlighting discussions on proposed amendments and rules. Sen. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Sarah Schneider as its new Director, effective Jan. 10. “We are so very excited to welcome Sarah as our Director” read a statement from the McCook Chamber’s Executive Board. The Executive Board consists of Joe Townsley, Jade Lesko, and Kerri Waugh...

McCOOK, Neb. – Anyone going a bit stir-crazy from being cooped up at home should consider gathering their friends and enjoying a night of laughter, music, and food at The Hillcrest Foundation’s “Night on the Hill” fundraiser which will take place Saturday, February 10...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Public Schools will conduct Kindergarten Registration beginning on Jan 29, during school hours. Parents of eligible kindergarten students are encouraged to stop by McCook Elementary School, 1500 W. Third Street, to register their child for kindergarten and pick up an enrollment packet. Please bring your child’s certified birth certificate and immunization record...

Taking a month of sobriety is more beneficial than you may think. Dry January, for example, is a practical exercise of abstaining from alcohol for the entirety of the first month of the year. Yet, you can start this any time and try it for a month. For many, drinking excessively during the holiday season is commonplace. ...

RUSH COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Rush County Sheriff’s Office have launched a death investigation following the discovery of the lifeless body of 18-year-old Zachary Thiel near La Crosse, Kan. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, Jan. ...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Cambridge’s fast 11-2 start held off a rapidly improving Dundy County-Stratton team, 39-35, Thursday evening. The Trojans (8-5 record) saw their hosts clos within 16-14 by intermission, but then outscored DC-S 9-4 during that third period...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Neither team hit a three-pointer, but sharp passing led to huge Dundy County-Stratton baskets during their 47-24 victory over Cambridge Thursday night. The Tigers (12-3 record) took charge with a 15-8 first quarter, and Cambridge (9-5) actually never scored more than six in a period after that...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Skies were still fairly sunny at noon today which means McCook should have a clear path to playing varsity basketball at North Platte today. The Bison girls (7-6) will be rolling off a 24-point win over Lexington on Tuesday, 46-22, and not playing at 10-2 Minden Thursday evening...

McCOOK, Neb. — Nearly 40 youth basketball teams are expected to play in the McCook Optimist Club’s 33rd annual Mac Attack tournament on Saturday. Organizer Joe Townsley told KICX Radio some new teams among a field that featured “37 or 38” as of Thursday...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team will host its annual scholarship banquet on March 2 at Venue 304 in North Platte. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a prime rib dinner at 7 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, serves as a time to recognize the accomplishments of MPCC’s rodeo athletes while also raising funds for the team...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners will consider a letter of support for the Great Plains Communications Broadband Deployment Project at a regular meeting Monday. That item is on the agenda for 10 a.m. in the commissioners’ room at the courthouse...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. — One of the men convicted in a Furnas County sex trafficking ring has been denied an appeal bond. Paul Douglas Brooks, convicted of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, sought release on bond pending an appeal accepted by the Nebraska Court of Appeals...