Stories from Friday, November 1, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — She can speak some Spanish and mix in just enough Dutch accent for teammates to say... “Oh, that’s Brecken being Brecken.” Yet what McCook juniors Brecken Gale and Emma Cappel really like is when a certain message for all dialects can be found in their cleats...

OMAHA, Neb. — Alex Ogunshakin, a 41-year-old Nigerian citizen, was sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in U.S. District Court in Omaha on October 31. Senior U.S. District Judge John M. Gerrard presided over the sentencing. Following his prison term, Ogunshakin will serve three years of supervised release and faces removal from the United States...

LINCOLN, Neb. — With the Nebraska Huskers returning to Memorial Stadium on Saturday after several weeks of away games, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is urging fans to prioritize safety on the roads and at the stadium, especially with rain in the forecast. Superintendent Colonel John Bolduc highlighted the excitement of welcoming fans back, emphasizing the importance of road safety for a smooth gameday experience...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has announced a series of mobile office hours across Nebraska this month, where his constituent casework team will be on hand to assist Nebraskans with federal casework and help address unresolved issues with federal agencies. ...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Please join in honoring Roger and June Andrews of Grand Island, Neb. with a card for their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple were married Nov. 14, 1959 at the Cambridge Methodist Church. They are former residents of Cambridge and Holbrook, Neb...

Dear Editor, I was excited to see my photo with Milt Johnson published just before my 97 birthday! This was a picture fumished by the Bureau of Reclamation and the photographer was L.C. Axthelm. This photo was published in the McCook Gazette Friday, October 18, 2024, page 5 above the heading “Happy Days of the 1960’s” and yes those were happy days...

McCOOK Neb. - Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a beloved Mexican tradition honoring deceased loved ones through a vibrant blend of Indigenous and Spanish influences. Central to the celebration are colorful altars, or ofrendas, adorned with photographs, mementos, and favorite foods of the departed. These altars reflect the belief that the souls of lost loved ones return during this time to visit their families...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will meet on November 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM to discuss a range of community and public safety matters, from local business licensing to infrastructure updates. The meeting will begin with an invocation from Tyler McCarty of McCook Christian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance...

McCOOK, Neb. – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of the highly anticipated Digital Health Most Wired Survey for the 2024 data collection period. Community Hospital is proud to announce our Level eight achievement for the Acute survey selection...

McCOOK, Neb. – Residential construction, development at the business park and prospects for attracting retail were all topics of discussion at a quarterly meeting of the LB840 Citizens’s Advisory Review Committee. City Manager Nate Schneider opened the meeting, recognizing the presence of a quorum and reporting that the city began the current quarter with $1,028,633.15 in the McCook Growth Fund...

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $10 million to 11 recipients through the Rural Community Recovery Program (RCRP). Those recipients include a grant of $1,500,000 to the city of McCook. Nebraska Legislature authorized this one-time program through LB 1412 in 2023. RCRP is funded with Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021...

McCOOK, Neb. — Results from the McCook Co-Ed Competitive League volleyball earlier this week: Big Digs over Bison Dental, 2-0 T&L Contracting over Ball High, 2-0 T&L Contracting over Rambali, 2-0 Bison Dental over Haller, 2-0 Big Digs over High Street Insurance, 2-0...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — When the words Lourdes Central Catholic were uttered this week, one Dundy County-Stratton football icon promptly responded... “Yeah, like 2020.” DC-S made history with its first Class D-1 state football title in 2020. Beyond beating powerhouse Burwell on the Longhorns’ home turf, a wild 48-30 win over Lourdes Central Catholic at Nebraska City had to be those Tigers’ most memorable playoff victory...

McCOOK, Neb. — The “Shoot For A Cure” 8-Ball Doubles tournament held recently at TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook had 15 teams competing for a share of $1,300 in prize money. The event was in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. $900 in entry fees was donated to breast cancer research, with Western Nebraska APA providing the prize money to the top six teams...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Coaches’ Association Class B All-State Boys tennis team features four McCook Bison earning honorable mention this week. Seniors Reid Loop, Landon Kmoch, Sutton LaBrie and junior Aaron Frank were all honored following success at the recent Class B state tournament...

The McCook Community College women’s basketball team starts the season at home Tuesday and starts in a big way with its annual rivalry game against North Platte Community College. After a home scrimmage game with MCC alumni Saturday at 2 p.m. (open to the public), the North Platte game kicks off a season that begins with six straight home games...

McCOOK, Neb. - With the 9th annual Southwest Nebraska Big Give just a few days away, it is time to the profile the final few organizations participating in the one-day of giving event on Thursday, Nov. 7. These organizations provide the funds to help the organizations or communities they serve and are looking for the public’s support on Nov. 7 from midnight to midnight both online or at in-person giving stations...

Logan James Hoyt WESTPOINT, Neb. - Logan James Hoyt, a son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in a tragic car accident near Columbus, Neb., on Oct. 29, 2024, at the young age of 33. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the New Life Fellowship Church in Culbertson, with Pastor Rick Bradley officiating...