Stories from Tuesday, September 17, 2024

WAUNETA, Neb. — The Wauneta-Palisade Broncos were running wild at 16 yards per carry during their 66-0 home win over Banner County Friday evening. Junior Casey Walker needed only four carries to score three touchdowns and amass 145 rush yards. Walker’s longest gallop was 65 yards as the Broncos raised their record to 2-1 this season...

KEARNEY, Neb. — We’re No. 1 was definitely true for McCook’s tennis boys with both the top singles and doubles winning over Kearney Catholic Monday. Senior Max Proehl continued his great efforts at No. 1 singles and deliverd an 8-2 victory. Earlier, senior Reid Loop and Aaron Frank delivered an 8-5 victory in the No. 1 doubles showdown...

Your old columnist made a bit of a mistake last week and I apologize. I mentioned that the team of volunteers that are putting together the large fund to make modernizing improvements to our YMCA would depend on tax money for a backup if they came up short. ...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this month, prevention organizations, survivors, mental health advocates, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness. One important aspect of suicide prevention is recognizing the connection between substance use and suicide. Drug addiction prevention campaigns are always working hand-in-hand with suicide prevention campaigns in local communities...

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Tyler v. Hennepin marks a pivotal moment in protecting the rights of Nebraska homeowners—and those across the country—who have been unjustly stripped of their home equity through property tax foreclosures. This ruling is a victory not only for individual homeowners but also for the principles of fairness and justice in property rights...

Marcia Sue Wallen May 16, 1952 - Aug. 23, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. - Marcia Sue Wallen, age 72, passed peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Aug. 23, 2024 at her home in Ashland, Ore. Marcia was born May 16, 1952 in McCook, Neb. to Donald and Shirley (Muffley) Wallen. She graduated from McCook High School in 1970 and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1974...

Zetta Luetta Oakley Aug. 4, 1931 - Sept. 3, 2024 Omaha, Neb. - Zetta Luetta Oakley (Annie), age 93, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at her daughter Rexene’s house in Omaha, Nebraska. She had a great weekend watching the Cornhuskers win and was surrounded by many family members...

80th birthday The family of Donna Fortin of Oberlin, Kan. is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. She was born in McCook, Neb. on Sept. 29, 1944. Donna has lived in the area most of her life. She married Walter Fortin at the Hamlet Union Church in Hamlet, Neb. in December of 1962...

McCOOK, Neb. At Monday evening’s regular meeting, the McCook Planning Commission discussed potential regulations for “shouses,” a hybrid structure that combines a shop or workspace with a residence under one roof. Shouses, a blend of “shop” and “house,” typically feature open-concept living areas alongside large garage or workshop spaces, making them appealing to individuals in trades like mechanics or woodworking. ...

Ronda Kay Wurm Jan. 29, 1945 - Sept. 16, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Ronda Kay Wurm was born on Jan. 29, 1945 in Wilsonville, Neb., the only child of Gerald Wayne and Alpha Lee (Bailey) Oliver. Ronda attended school in Red Willow County and graduated from McCook High School...

100th birthday The family of Edith McCorkle of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Best wishes for Edith can be sent to: 1500 East 11th, Apt. 27, McCook, NE 69001.

Among the 10 honorees is Cambridge, Neb., native Dr. Jill M. Murray WAYNE, Neb. – The Wayne State College Foundation has announced the recipients of its first-ever 10 Under 10 Young Alumni Awards, an accolade recognizing young alumni who are making significant contributions in their professions and communities. The awards will be presented during Wayne State's Homecoming week on Friday, Oct. 4...

McCOOK Neb. - The McCook City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget on its third and final reading and the second of three readings to increase water and sewer rates. West Central Nebraska Development District, Erica Bush presented on nuisance properties at the meeting Monday, at McCook City Council...

TORRINGTON, Wyo. – The McCook Community College golf team finished third at the Eastern Wyoming tournament. Eastern Wyoming dominated the field on their home course shooting a 274 Friday to finish at 13-under par – 56 shots better than second-place Central Wyoming...

LINCOLN, Neb. – The McCook Community College volleyball team opened conference play Friday with a 3-0 sweep over Southeast Community College. The 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 win came in Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play. “This was a good game all around for our team,” said MCC Coach Hayley Kobza...

GERING, Neb. — McCook High’s varsity golfers took fourth overall with junior Kapri Loop placing sixth at the Gering Invite on Saturday. The Bison shot 396 to improve by one stroke over their seventh-place 297 in Lexington Friday. Loop shot 92 which led McCook at Gering’s Monument Shadows Golf Course where state tournaments have been played...

BROKEN BOW, Neb. — McCook High’s cross country girls took a top three place at the Broken Bow Invitational following one early wake-up call on Saturday. Junior Emma Cappel captured third place with her time of 21:16.54 behind only Bow’s Ashlyn Schauda (20:55.03) and Ainsworth’s Emma Kennedy (21:04.49)...

WAVERLY, Neb. — The McCook Bison best performers from Friday’s 20-7 loss at Waverly. TEAM STATS Total yards: Waverly 371, McCook 174 Rushing: Waverly 170, McCook 54 Passing: Waverly 201, McCook 120 First downs: Waverly 17, McCook 9 Total plays: Waverly 78, McCook 67...

TRENTON, Neb. — A pretrial hearing is set for 1:45 p.m. Nov. 7 for the driver of a semi involved in a collision that killed a City of McCook employee July 18. Wayne A. Cook, an employee of McCook’s solid waste transfer station, was killed when the semi he was driving was in collision with another truck driven by Keith B. Gesegnet, 50, of Stephenvill, Texas, which was reported to have failed to stop at a stop sign...