Stories from Friday, February 16, 2024

OMAHA, Neb. ­— With exactly two seconds remaining, a shock wave went through CHI Heath Center Thursday morning that sounded something like: “Campbell’s down 4-3! He’s going to lose in the first round at state!” McCook sophomore Tristan Campbell didn’t believe that for one second and he certainly couldn’t afford what coach Nick Umscheid mentioned...

OMAHA, Neb. — McCook sophomore Spencer Steinbeck’s two wins mean the Bison have one other state medal contenter remaining along with Tristan Campbell. The results this morning: 285 pounds — Spencer Steinbeck (McCook) 30-14 won by fall over Luke Wellman (Columbus Lakeview) 21-20 (Fall 1:59)...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The official Class D-1 and D-2 district finals pairings include Maywood-Hayes Center, Southern Valley and Dundy County-Stratton all playing at venues on Friday, Feb. 23. Meanwhile, the McCook girls will start their Class B-7 subdistrict play Monday night at Northwest High School in Grand Island...

At a recent campaign rally, our former president commented that if NATO countries did not maintain an agreed-upon level of defense spending, the United States would not only refuse to help defend those countries but would also encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want.”...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, a foreign national, pleaded guilty in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Thursday, for his involvement in two separate cybercrime schemes resulting in tens of millions of dollars in losses. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Susan Lehr...

McCOOK Neb. — Opening a regular legislative call Thursday, State Sen. Dave Murman congratulated the city of McCook for being recognized as the runner up for the 2023 “Best Small Food and Culture Town” by Travel and Leisure Magazines. He read Legislative Resolution 297 that he had introduced, giving the city of McCook special recognition. He continued to compliment the city for having several notable artistic attractions...

McCOOK Neb. — At its upcoming Monday meeting the McCook City Council is expected to recommend the Department of Transportation accept the proposal from Denver Air Connection to operate 12 nonstop round trips per week from McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport to Denver International Airport for a 2-year contract as recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission. ...

McCOOK Neb. — Students displayed their curiosity and creativity through a variety of projects. on Wednesday at the McCook Junior High School Science Fair. Alani Neal, a seventh-grade student, emerged as the first-place winner in her grade and clinched the overall title with her project titled ‘How Dirty is Our Classroom?’ Neal’s curiosity led her to investigate the cleanliness of her classroom by conducting a unique experiment. ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff may be able to help resolve the issue or help them get in touch with the correct people...

McCOOK, Neb. — Area high school students took exams and made presentations in 26 academic subjects Wednesday at McCook Community College’s Inter-High Day. More than $15,000 was awarded in scholarships and another $25,000 awarded in free tuition credits...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska men’s basketball team returns to action after a week break, as the Huskers host the Penn State Nittany Lions. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. and the matchup will be televised on BTN and available on the Huskers Radio Network. Saturday’s game is a sellout with a crowd of over 15,000 anticipated for the only meeting of the season between the Huskers and Nittany Lions...

MAYWOOD, Neb. — Maywood-Hayes Center and Southern Valley both scored strong subdistrict girls championshp game victories Thurday evening. M-HC beat Brady, 62-20, after the Eagles took out No. 2 Southwest Tuesday night. The May-Hay girls take a 21-2 record into Class D-1 district finals with their opponent and date to be announced...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s swim and dive coaches will be busy next week with the most swimmers and divers in recent history representing the Bison at the Nebraska State Swim and Dive Meet in Lincoln. During the swim meet at the Devaney Center, the girls will compete in the morning on Friday, Feb. ...

The McCook Community College baseball team’s three-game series at Labette Community College has been pushed back one day because of cold weather. MCC (0-2) will travel to Parsons, Kan. to start the series against the Cardinals (0-6) Sunday with two seven-inning games starting at 1 p.m. and a single nine-inning game Monday starting at 1 p.m...

OMAHA, Neb. — Southwest's Madelyn Tryon has reached the Nebraska Girls state wrestling semifinals with two wins in her 190-pound division at CHI Health Center Thursday night. 145 Meka Daub (24-18) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Emma Stice (Papillion-La Vista Girls) 40-4 won by fall over Meka Daub (McCook Girls) 24-18 (Fall 2:43)...

COZAD, Neb. — Cozad’s boys broke free from a three-point game at halftime to beat the McCook boys, 62-40, in their basketball regular-season finale Thursday evening. Kellen Shoemaker hit four of his six three-point tries while Noah Shoemaker netted 15 points in Cozad’s 20th victory this season (20-4 overall)...

OMAHA, Neb. — McCook sophomore Spencer Steinbeck didn’t just achieve what coach Nick Umscheid wanted to see Friday morning. He did it twice. “These guys like Spencer, Tyce (Hammerlun) and Jack (Siegfried) are all first-time state qualifiers,” Umscheid said. “It’d be great to see them get their first state win.”...

All the Class C and D state wrestling results from Omaha on Thursday: CHASE COUNTY C144 Luis Co (47-5) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Luis Co (Chase County) 47-5 won by fall over Ben Lautenschlager (Bishop Neumann) 37-9 (Fall 3:07) Quarterfinal - Luis Co (Chase County) 47-5 won by decision over Zayden Delgado (Doniphan-Trumbull) 36-4 (Dec 3-2)...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Today, Samantha Miller, a 31-year-old resident of Oxford, Neb., received a 60-month prison sentence for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. The sentencing, which took place in federal court in Lincoln, Neb,, was announced by U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors is set for a regular session Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the North Platte Community College – North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, in the W.W. Wood Room 200. Among the consent items on the agenda are the approval of minutes from the Jan. 17 Work Session and Regular Meeting, the January Financial Report, and the resignation of faculty member Nicole Kissinger, effective May 15, 2024...