Stories from Thursday, March 21, 2024

Funds available to help students achieve their dreams For high school seniors in Southwest Nebraska, the deadlines are quickly approaching to apply for scholarships and grants to help fund further training and education. While this may be frantic for some, this remains my favorite time in the educational season...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Sports kudos and a remodeling project were among the items on the agenda when the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors convened for a regular session on Wednesday at the North Platte Community College north campus. One highlight of the meeting was the introduction of the NPCC Knights Women’s Basketball Team to the Board. ...

McCOOK Neb. - “I hope he can see this. I want to thank the man who jumped beside a burning vehicle to move my car. You truly did risk something for a stranger. My family and I are forever grateful to you.” Katie Steadman Kotschwar posted on Facebook. The man she was talking about was Danny Kraft, a farmer from Marion, Nebraska...

McCOOK - Since 1983, the McCook Humane Society has provided a temporary home for the area’s cats and dogs, serving as a no-kill shelter while animals find their forever home. Over the past 40 years, the shelter located at 100 South Street has seen many improvements, while continuously serving the community. The most recent update involved removing all the old cat cages and installing new cages for the incoming felines...

Marianne Kay Potthoff Kornegay June 25, 1960 - March 13, 2023 OBERLIN, Kan.. - Marianne Kay Potthoff Kornegay (62) of Oberlin, Kan., passed away on March 13, 2023 in her home of natural causes. Marianne was born June 25, 1960 in McCook, Neb. to her parents Lloyd and Elvira (Walker) Potthoff. ...

Sandra Rose (McKain) Hamilton Aug. 21, 1965 - March 4, 2024 QUINLAN, Tex. - Sandra (Sandy) R. Hamilton, age 58, of Quinlan, Tex. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 4, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. Sandy was born on Saturday, Aug. ...

Mary Jo Larson Oct. 26, 1949 - March 18, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Mary Jo Larson, 74, passed away on March 18, 2024 in Oberlin, Kan. She was born on Oct. 26, 1949 to Thomas and Donna (McClary) Eskew in McCook, Neb. Jo went to elementary school and middle school in Olathe, Colo. ...