Stories from Tuesday, March 12, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook man is hospitalized in Kearney with serious injuries following a propane tank explosion Monday afternoon. Sheriff Kevin Darling said the man appeared to be attempting to convert an empty propane tank into a smoker when the explosion occurred...

LINCOLN, Neb. — “Jerr-y! Jerrry!” was more of an ominous sound for opponents as Maywood-Hayes Center senior Jeremiah Ingison felt right at home in the Class D-2 state tourney. His game-by-game: Quarterfinal 31 points, 20 rebounds in a 58-50 Wednesday night win over No. 7-seed Elm Creek;...

McCOOK, Neb. — Northeastern Junior College snapped McCook Community College’s 16-game win streak Monday with a 2-1, 6-3 sweep in the opening game of Region IX play. “We didn’t look comfortable in the box today,” said MCC Coach Mike Mendenhall. “Their pitchers competed in the zone, we just couldn’t string anything together.”...

Terry Duane Rinehart June 11, 1959 - March 4, 2024 BURLINGTON, Colo. - Terry Duane Rinehart (age 64) of Burlington Colo., died on March 4, 2024. He was an avid hunter who was devoted to his family, loved dogs, and was skilled in his field of service work...

McCOOK Neb. — On March 1, Leonard Management officially took over as the new owner of the local McDonald’s franchise in McCook. The transition marks a significant shift in ownership, bringing fresh perspectives and strategies to the fast-food chain. Leonard Management owns McDonald’s locations across four states — Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota — boasting a business legacy of over 32 years with 38 restaurants under their management...

McCOOK, Neb. — Results from the McCook YMCA Co-Ed Competitive Volleyball League contests Monday night: Scoop! There it is over The Walk-Ons, 2-0 Koch Seed & Agronomy over Low Expectations, 2-0 Scoop! There it is over T&L Contracting, 2-1 GTA Insurance over Low Expectations, 2-0...

LINCOLN, Neb. – A quartet of Huskers were recognized for their efforts during the 2023-24 season, as the Big Ten Conference announced its annual awards Tuesday morning. Nebraska Head Coach Fred Hoiberg shared Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors, while Keisei Tominaga and Rienk Mast earned All-Big Ten recognition. Josiah Allick rounded out the honorees, as he was tabbed as Nebraska’s sportsmanship honoree...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Maywood-Hayes Center’s boys broke from a tie after three quarters and beat three towns in Sumner, Eddyville and Miller for a 53-48 D-2 semifinal win Friday. Senior Gage Gerlach’s own three helped the Wolves take a 14-10 lead through one quarter...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College women’s and men’s basketball teams continue post-season play as the second round of the Region IX Tournaments resume in Casper, Wyo. and Scottsbluff, Neb. The MCC women, won their Friday play-in game over Lamar 48-42. The Lady Indians (17-14) were the Region IX south’s fourth-seeded team among six teams. Lamar was the fifth seed. On Thursday MCC will take on the north’s top seed Casper on their home court, Swede Erickson Gym...

Edwina J. Roesener Dec. 15, 1940 - March 9, 2024 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Edwina Jean Roesener was born on Dec. 15, 1940, to Ed and Oneta Edwards at Imperial, Neb. She grew up in Imperial and graduated from Chase County High School in 1959. At a church choir practice, she met the love of her life. She married Eldon Roesener on Feb. 7, 1960, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. Daughters Tammra Jean and Peggy Sue were born to this union...

Your old columnist apologizes for being a news junkie but feels the need to comment. Yes Grannie Annie and I leaned back in our easy chairs to listen to our President Joe Biden (D) deliver his annual State of the Union Address. It was a good idea for the Republican Majority Leader, Mike Johnson, to caution his people to not be disruptive because they had lots of chances to object. ...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — All 11 Red Willow County businesses with liquor licenses passed alcohol compliance checks on Sunday, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Hall County businesses didn’t do as well on Leap Day, with two of the 10 checked selling liquor to minors...

McCOOK, Neb. — Donations totaling nearly $43,000 were accepted at the latest Red Willow School Board of Education meeting Monday, including $8,000 from the Nebraska Community Foundation earmarked for funding a bond issue survey. Residents within the school district boundaries are currently being contacted via phone calls and text messages to participate in this survey, gauging community support for the proposed construction of a new junior high school and targeted renovations at the high school...

McCook High tennis players Bailee Foster (above) and returning No. 1 singles Izzy Clause (below) were among the Bison busy in their first practice Monday afternoon following spring break. The tennis girls start Bison spring sports with a home dual on March 19...