Stories from Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The McCook Community College softball team swept Northwest Kansas Technical College Monday at home 15-0 and 16-8 – both games in five innings. After losing their first two games of the season, the Lady Indians have won 16 straight. “It was a good first game,” said MCC Coach Mike Mendenhall. “We swung it and played well defensively,”...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College will host Lamar Community College Friday at 6 p.m. to begin the Region IX post-season tournament. The Lady Indians finished the regular season 16-14 and went 4-6 in the south region while Lamar went 6-21 overall and 2-8 in the south standings...

The McCook Community College softball games scheduled for Friday at the Jaycees Sports Complex have been postponed. Because of the weather, the doubleheader with Northeastern Junior College was moved to April 3 starting at 1 p.m. MCC (16-2) and NJC (6-11) are scheduled to play two games Sunday in Sterling, Colo...

OMAHA, Neb. — David Franklin Slater, a 63-year-old civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force, residing in Nebraska, was arrested on Saturday, March 2, after being indicted in the District of Nebraska. The charges against him involve the alleged transmission of classified national defense information (NDI) on a foreign online dating platform from February 2022 to April 2022. ...

Donald Wayne Wicke April 25, 1945 - Feb. 19, 2024 MESA, Ariz. - Donald Wayne Wicke of Mesa, Ariz., passed away Feb. 19, 2024, having bravely faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease for the last few years. Don was born in Imperial, Neb. to Henry and Leah (Sandman) Wicke on April 25, 1945. ...

Judy Maxine Miller June 30, 1945 - March 3, 2024 EDISON, Neb. - A Memorial Service for Judy Miller will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian Church in Edison, Neb. with Pastor Kirk Einspahr officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Edison Cemetery, Edison, Neb...

Jacqueline Andrew July 20, 1953 - Feb. 22, 2024 AZLE, Tex. — Jacqueline Sue Andrew, age 70, passed peacefully in her Azle, Tex. home on Feb. 22, 2024. She was born July 20, 1953, in McCook, Neb. to Vincent and Ruth Nelson of Palisade, Neb. She was a graduate in the 1971 Palisade High School Class. She married Boyd D. Andrew on April 28, 1979, and lived in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Florida, and Texas...

Tomasa “Tommy” Jarvis Sep. 22, 1937 - March 1, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Tomasa “Tommy” Jarvis, age 86, of McCook, Neb. passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook. Tomasa was born on Sep. 22, 1937 in Cameron, Tex. to parents Felipe and Angelita (Trevino) Gaona. She was one of six children and grew up in Hershey, Neb. where she also attended school...

McCOOK, Neb. - Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 to 6. It begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March is dedicated to reading. McCook Elementary School and Central Elementary School are both celebrating Read Across America Week with two days of events. (there is no school on Wednesday through Friday due to Parent Teacher Conferences.)...

McCOOK, Neb. — Voters will have to choose between candidates in several local races, now that Friday’s filing deadline has passed. Rose Weskamp and Andy O’Dea are vying for one Subdistrict 1 seat on the Middle Republican Natural Resources District, This race will auto-advance to the General Election...

McCOOK, Neb. - The city of McCook is taking a significant step towards addressing its housing shortage with the commencement of North Pointe, a new residential development. This initiative follows a 2020 housing study conducted by the McCook Economic Development Corp., which identified a pressing need for more housing options in the area...

Council hears updates on pool, property McCOOK, Neb. - City Manager Nate Schneider provided updates on several key projects, including the new city pool and property concerns within the community at Monday night's regular meeting of the McCook City Council...

McCOOK, Neb. — As daylight savings time approaches, health officials caution about potential disruptions to sleep patterns and emphasize the importance of adopting healthy sleep habits. The Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) recommends proactive measures to mitigate the impact of the time change and ensure adequate rest...

I was visiting with a friend lately that has recently purchased a new vehicle. He was complaining about all the new “conveniences” that came with his new pickup. For instance, it steered to the center of the lane that he chose to drive in but squawked or chimed when he got too close to a line on the pavement. ...

Dear Editor, When America’s Constitution was written, Presidents swore their Oath of Office of March 4th after an election year. That ended when President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressured Congress to pass a Constitutional Amendment moving it up to January 20th. Hence, FDR’s first inauguration was March 4, 1933; but his second inauguration was on January 20, 1937. It still remains January 20th...

Latest team standings and results from the last two weeks of Men’s League bowling at TJ’s Family Fun Center: Men’s Major Glass Express 229-101 TJ’s Family Fun 220.5-108.5 Stockmn’s Feed 186.5-143.5 Maris Gen. Cons. 176-154 Fullmomentum 173.5-153.5...

awlins County’s boys stayed within striking range of mighty Quinter until a 21-7 fourth quarter clinched the 1A substate title Saturday night. The Bulldogs (19-3 record) scored their 11th win in 12 games, 52-25, and advance to Class 1A state tourney play starting at Colby, Kan., Thursday evening...

Results from the McCook YMCA Adult Volleyball League matches underway this week. Co-Ed Competitive Koch Seed & Agronomy over GTA Insurance, 2-0 Scoop There it is! over Low Expecations, 2-0 Scoop There it is! over GTA Insurance, 2-1 The Walk-Ons over T&L Contracting, 2-1...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The fourth quarter of a state semifinal means it’s time to shake off rejection, look forward and also ... Look behind? Or look at a behind? If it meant Southern Valley could take the lead, senior Ann Bose was ready to do whatever it took Friday...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton coach Kris Freeland and Maywood-Hayes Center coach Kolby Hamilton offered remarks about their Nebraska boys state basketball tournament foes this week. The Class D-2 No. 2 Maywood-Hayes Center boys take on No. 7 Elm Creek Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Lincoln’s Devaney Sports Center...