Stories from Friday, February 2, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska loves to play at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and the record shows it. No. 6 Wisconsin, on the other hand, might be getting a complex about the place. For the second straight year, the Cornhuskers pulled off a dramatic comeback to beat the Badgers. On Thursday night, they erased an 18-point second-half deficit to win 80-72 in overtime. Last February, Nebraska erased a 17-point second-half deficit en route to an overtime win...

I don’t recall what I was looking for when I stumbled across a unique find on eBay last week, but it didn’t take long to hit the “buy now” button. A quick dip into the PayPal account and a few shipping days later, a used copy of “Weekly Reader: 60 Years of News for Kids 1928-1988” is now mine...

McCOOK, Neb. — With 40 days left in the 60-day session, State Sen. Dave Murman is dedicating mornings to floor debates and afternoons to committee hearings, he told McCook listeners during his call to the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Murman, who chairs the education committee and also serves on the revenue committee, said the latter is focused on eliminating sales tax exemptions, raising sales tax, and transferring funds from the property tax credit fund to provide property tax relief...

McCOOK Neb - The McCook City Council will consider a recommendation from the McCook Parks Advisory Board to construct a Disc Golf Course in Barnett Park and approve the bid of $80,828 by Deveny Motors to purchase two new Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicles for the Police Department...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee is opening the 2024 First Tuesday schedule with an international flair. Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 7 – 8 pm at the Bieroc Café will feature Patricia Cale, an MHS biology teacher from the Philippines. She plans to attend in native costume and talk about her country as well as the education system there...

As the chair of the Education Committee in the Nebraska Legislature, I’ve always been a major believer in public schools. I believe firmly that every K-12 aged child in our state deserves access to a well-funded, competitive, safe education. I also believe that every family has unique needs and values in which a one-size-fits-all approach may not always be best. Because of this, I also support increasing school choice in the State of Nebraska...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — The Arapahoe High girls repeated as B-6 bowling district champions with two victories on Thursday. First, Arapahoe won a 3-2 thriller over the Class A Kearney Bearcats to claim a district finals spot. Lexington knocked out Ogallala, 3-1, behind eventual district champ Daisy Gomez...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — All the wins for McCook JV wrestlers at Thursday’s Southwest Conference tournament. 285 pounds: Quentin Terry won the championship. He pinned W. Hayes, Cozad, in :58; pinned D. Baum, Broken Bow, in 1:57; pinned A. Tucker, Broken Bow, in 1:15...

WAUNETA, Neb. — Medicine Valley’s girls erased an early 11-point deficit and joined Maywood-Hayes Center in winning basketball road games Thursday. The Raiders (8-9) fell behind host Wauneta-Palisade, 14-3, through one quarter at W-P. Seniors Peyton Cox and GraCee Goings remain a powerful combo for the 5-10 Broncos...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Christian Church is thrilled to announce Radiate, a one-day women’s conference focused on encouraging women to find peace, purpose and a profound connection from all walks of life and ages. The conference is set to take place on March 2, 2024 at McCook Christian Church in McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. ­— The McCook Bison tip off a great challenge tonight when Ogallala visits for a 6 p.m. varsity doubleheader. On Saturday, they visit Ainsworth and big-time football recruit Carter Nelson for a boys rematch. Tip times are 3:30 and 5 p.m...

90th birthday The family of Dorothy Whaley is hosting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday, Feb. 14, 2024. Shower Dorothy with cards full of memories from friends, students/ teachers/staff, old photos and well wishes by sending them to her at:...

80th birthday Walter “Skip” Marsh will be 80 on Feb. 3, 2024. He and wife, Mary, have eight children: William, James, Thomas, Shari, Julie, Amy, Robert, and David. Cards will reach him at 39669 Drive 717 Indianola, NE 69034