Stories from Thursday, October 3, 2024

McCOOK Neb. — In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Greeneville, Tenn., McCook resident Tom Burns is taking action to support his family and community affected by the disaster. Burns has two sisters living in Greeneville, and while they are safe, he reports that half the town has been wiped away. ...

McCook, Neb. — Community Hospital is proud to announce the introduction of a new Hero Wagon, a special addition to the surgery department designed to bring comfort and joy to our youngest patients. The Hero Wagon, complete with superhero capes and masks, was inspired by a heartfelt idea from one of our dedicated team members, Shayla Malcolm, who recognized the need for a more comforting experience for children facing surgery...

On the Saturday of McCook’s Heritage Days, I woke up at 7 a.m., quickly threw on some running clothes and dashed out the door, arriving at the starting line just a few minutes before Coach Sughroue gave the official start to the 5K race. It was a beautiful morning for a run - with a lot of walking - and was made even more perfect because I wasn’t in charge...

As we move into the cooler months, it’s time to prepare for the inevitable arrival of flu and COVID-19. In Southwest Nebraska, the public health department is already seeing an uptick in COVID cases, echoing a national trend. This makes it even more important to take preventive steps now—by getting vaccinated...

Evelyn Louise (Reith) May May 19, 1924 - Sep. 28, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Evelyn Louise (Reith) May, daughter of Richard and Martha (Friedeman) Reith, was born on May 19, 1924, near Kanona, Kan. She attended first grade in Kanona and moved with her family to a farm in Liberty Township, northwest of Oberlin, in 1931. She attended West Liberty School, St. John’s Lutheran Parochial School in Logan Township and graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1942...

Donna Joy Baney Jan. 30, 1932 - Sept. 29, 2024 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Donna Joy Baney, a lifelong resident of Benkelman, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2024 at Dundy County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 30, 1932 to Elmer and Ella (Osborn) Pursley in Benkelman, Neb...

McCOOK, Neb. - If you want to start coin collecting, then you need to know what different terms you will hear often in the coin collecting community mean. Clad coins are modern coins that aren’t made out of any kind of precious metal. The core of most modern coins are made of zinc and the surface is made of some other metal...

PALM BEACH, Fla. - Edward Jones Financial AdvisorSharleen Riemenschneider of McCook recently attended the 2024 Barron's Advisor 100 Summit. The conference was held Sept. 18-20 in Palm Beach, Fla. The Barron's Advisor 100 Summit brings together financial advisors from a variety of firms throughout the U.S. to experience peer-based communication and explore best practices. Attendees (will have/had) the opportunity to network with leaders and influencers in the profession...

The latest results from league bowling at TJ’s Family Fun Center where Rednecks have already spent more time in first place than Broncos or Raiders during recent NFL seasons. Men’s Major Rednecks 127-52 Maris Gen. Cons. 112-68 Glass Express 110.5-69.5...

er but tougher to pick as all those cupcake appetizer matchups are melting into beefy conference contests entering October. Gazette scribbler R.B. (Rejects Bananas) Headley slipped below 80 percent for the season (270-74, .796) with his 40-15 record last weekend...

McCOOK, Neb. ­— Cambridge’s Trojans are surging to start October after beating Cozad in three sets and sweeping host McCook Tuesday evening. The Trojans (12-7 record) have suddenly won five consecutive matches after splitting their first 14 at 7-7. A super trend for coach Lauren Carpenter who guided Cambridge into last year’s Class D-1 state championship match...

McCook’s projected varsity football starters when the Bison are home at Weiland Field to play Hastings Friday evening. Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. 2024 McCOOK BISON Game captains: Ethan Schmidt, Davien Hanson, Quentin Terry and Tristan Campbell...

BALTIMORE (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. beat out an infield single to drive in the go-ahead run and send the Kansas City Royals into an AL Division Series with a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a two-game sweep of their Wild Card Series...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s volleyball girls are getting good at bringing their brooms as both varsity and reserve teams swept matches from Cozad Tuesday. The Bison varsity shook off a tough 26-24 first-set loss to win 25-16, 25-17 over a young but improving Haymaker squad...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Three individuals were arrested after a high-speed chase in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, ended in a fiery crash early Thursday morning. Nebraska State Patrol troopers pursued a silver Buick Lucerne on I-80, reaching speeds of 130 mph...

McCOOK, Neb. — Multiple calls to McCook dispatch on Wednesday afternoon reported a car and semi-truck accident on Highway 83, just north of McCook and near the Work Ethic Camp. The Red Willow County Sheriff’s office responded to the scene, along with assistance from the McCook Police Department for traffic control...