Stories from Thursday, May 2, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. — An Alma man was sentenced to probation and fined $1,000 for failing to tell authorities where his son could be found. David Sikes, 69, Alma, Nebraska, was sentenced for providing a false statement to federal authorities. U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr made the announcement following proceedings Wednesday, in federal court in Lincoln. ...

Our young people sometimes bemoan that they have ideas, but no one listens to them. And that can be true, especially when it comes to ideas which simply aren’t realistic such as a mall in McCook or a restaurant on every corner. But our younger residents are not wrong when they lament there isn’t as much for young people or families to do as they would like. So a group of young, local students came up with a plan to address that issue - to build a semi-permanent outdoor movie theater...

McCOOK, Neb. — Flowers, hay fever medicine and jockey silks are sure signs of spring. The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee will feature horse racing stories at their First Tuesday event May 7 from 7 – 8 pm at the Biéroc Café. Featured speaker Bob Gaulke will be on hand to share his expertise and knowledge of the sport. In honor of the Kentucky Derby, mint juleps will be available for purchase...

Students and adults in attendance at the annual High Ability Learners showcase experienced a reading from the Diary of Anne Frank on Wednesday. The event provided teachers and students an opportunity to display and share some of the work and projects students have created. ...

Lois Deramus CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Lois Deramus, 96, of Cambridge, passed away late Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge...

braska head coach Fred Hoiberg announced Wednesday that Braxton Meah (pronounced MEE-uh) will join the Husker program in 2024-25. Meah, a 7-foot-1, 255-pound center from Layton, Utah, comes to Lincoln after spending two years at the University of Washington, where he started 47 of 63 games for the Huskies. He has one year of eligibility remaining...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Junior Jackson Brockett tossed the sixth individual no-hitter in Nebraska baseball history, and the first nine-inning no-hitter since 1954, in Nebraska’s 8-0 win over Kansas State on Wednesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. It marked NU’s first individual no-hitter since 1981, when Anthony Kelley didn’t allow a hit over seven innings against the Oklahoma Sooners...

McCOOK, Neb. — RPAC champion Hitchcock County followed that team effort with a 33-stroke win in the Falcons’ invite at Heritage Hills Golf Course Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Jack Baker was again champion just like RPAC as he shot 77, seven strokes better than runner-up and teammate Brayden Melchert...

MCCOOK, Neb. — The McCook JV tennis girls trounced Scottsbluff, 13-1, on Friday to continue a domination weekend for all Bison teams. McCook’s varsity girls won 5-0 and 12-0 duals over Scottsbluff-Gering Friday afternoon. The JV action featured only one Scottsbluff narrow 6-5 victory...

At the heart of the ongoing debate surrounding Nebraska’s educational policies lies a fundamental principle: the voice of the people must be heard. Legislative Bill 1402 (LB 1402), which introduces a scholarship or voucher program for K-12 students attending private schools, has sparked intense discussion and divided opinions. However, amidst the fervor, one thing remains clear: the decision on LB 1402 should ultimately rest in the hands of the voters...