Stories from Friday, September 29, 2017

McCOOK, Neb. — Ouch, the “never flinch” theme used in Thursday’s McCook Gazette story about Bison football took a tough hit with news confirmed today. “(Senior) Zach Schlager has suffered a broken pubic bone,” Bison coach Jeff Gross announced as this latest injury was discovered Thursday afternoon...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Junior Alec Bunger's interception with just more than one minute remaining finally sealed Class B No. 4 McCook's 17-14 win over No. 6 Scottsbluff at Bearcat Stadium Friday night. The Bison (5-1 record) prevailed despite two second-half turnovers and no points after intermission...

WAUNETA, Neb. — Homecoming didn’t distract the Wauneta-Palisade Broncos for one moment as they stayed several steps ahead of Wallace throughout their 54-34 win Thursday evening. Junior Dalton Harchelroad scored the game’s first touchdown although he was injured on this running play...

Nebraskans are proud of their famous children, from Ward Bond, Henry Fonda, Johnny Carson and Dick Cavett to Larry the Cable Guy — for a small state, we seem to have more than our share of popular, talented people. Most of us weren’t aware that one of the founders of the sexual revolution of the 1960s sprang from roots right here in Southwest Nebraska...

I’ve heard from many in this conservative enclave we call home during the past week or so that the NFL has a rule that addresses player conduct and that it specifically details behavior to follow during the playing of the National Anthem. This is a timely subject this week because isolated examples of protest during the pre-game festivities reached a boiling point this past Sunday, culminating in teams either kneeling in unison or staying off the playing field until the National Anthem had been played. ...

In response to Senator Dan Hughes’ recent column on the power industry, I must say that some of his statement are conflicting and confusing. He is concerned about bringing LB 504 out of committee because “it would be limiting the property rights of landowners….” LB 504 would put a temporary hold on wind energy development in the Nebraska Sandhills, but possibly should include the entire state. ...

Southeast Community College golfer and McCook native Noah Hofman tees off on the third hole during Thursday’s opening round of the McCook Community College Invite at Heritage Hills Golf Course. The MCC Invite concludes today (Friday) with the final round beginning at 9 a.m...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Community College Indians battled with Western Nebraska Community College before falling 3-1 Thursday night at the MCC Pete & Dolores Graff Events Center...

McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook head coach Jason Cochran couldn’t recall a hit like the one Emily Jacobs delivered Thursday...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. -- Thursday’s Gothenburg Invite saw a familiar face crossing the finish line first...

Oliver James Neel Josh and Amanda Neel of McCook, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Oliver James Neel, born Aug. 11, 2017, at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 3/4 inches. He has one sister, Faith, 6 and two brothers, Levi, 3 and Jacob, 1. Grandparents are Chris and Leeann McCarty and Don and Patti Neel of McCook, all of McCook. Great-grandparents are Inger Jacobs of McCook and Margaret Gates of Palisade, Neb...

Kylie Justine Ruf Tyler and Lisa Ruf of Cambridge, Neb., announce the birth of their daughter, Kylie Justine Ruf, born June 18, 2017, at Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 1/4 inches long. She has one sister, Keller, 22 months. ...

60th anniversary The family of Arlan and Beverly Rathe of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Their family includes children, Robin Haynes, Ryan and Deb Rathe, Rhonda and Tracey Refior, Rachelle Steinhour and Randal and Erin Rathe; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71805 Road 380, Culbertson, NE 69024...

90th birthday The family of Nila Murrain of McCook is hosting a reception in honor of her 90th birthday. The reception is Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Heritage Senior Center in McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 712 W. Fifth, McCook, NE 69001...

There are no pictures of this train wreck splashed across the front page, only a vivid description of what happened. From the June 7, 1905 McCook Tribune: “A Community Mourns The Tragedy: On last Sunday evening at 8:44 o’clock, just a few hundred feet beyond the Turkey Creek Bridge, and almost midway between Oxford and Edison stations, took place the most appalling, heart-rending and fatal accident in the history of railroading on the Western Division of the great Burlington Route, and in a twinkling of an eye, without a moments warning, four lives were hurled into eternity, and one was saved as by a miracle, though severely injured.. ...

CURTIS, Neb. — Medicine Valley tripled its volleyball win total with terrific Thursday home wins over Arapahoe and Paxton. The Raiders swept Paxton 25-20 followed by a 25-10 pummeling. Arapahoe also topped the Paxton Tigers 25-14, 25-17 as junior Mariah Watson (eight) and senior Alayna Whipple (17) teamed for 15 kills...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — McCook can score a second win over Class A Kearney this week since the softball teams meet in Saturday’s GNAC tournament opener. The Bison (14-11 record) are seeded while Kearney (11-24) has claimed No. 5 among eight teams competing...

Latest bowling league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook: Men’s Major Frenchman Vally Coop103-77 TJ’s Family Fun Ctr 98-82 J&L Construction 95-83 Maris General Const. 84-94 Stockman’s Feed 69-111 Five Loners 68.5-109.5...

VALENTINE, Neb. —McCook seniors Cassidy Redl and Holland Stagemeyer are all-Southwest Conference golfers after earning top five tournament places Thursday. Redl was rolling at pace just two strokes behind her career-best 76 on the Wildhorse Golf Course at Gothenburg last week...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s undefeated freshmen unleashed eight touchdown runs while crushing Lexington, 53-0, at Weiland Field Thursday afternoon. “This was probably our best game of the year both offensively and defensively,” coach Bill Ramsay said about the 5-0 Bison...

Take your tailgating game to new heights this season with fresh dishes that are easy to make and serve, whether your tailgating tradition takes place at the game or at home. Fast prep times and short ingredient lists make these recipes a cinch to prepare in advance and have ready to go as soon as you reach the parking lot or before guests arrive. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The final step in the City of McCook budget process for the upcoming fiscal year is scheduled for Monday evening. City Council will consider approving a resolution setting the city’s property tax request $147,621 higher than prior year during a regularly scheduled meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Municipal Center...

McCook, Neb. – There is still time to submit a grant application for the McCook Community Foundation Fund’s 2017 Fall community grants. Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct.1. Grant applicants must align with the Fund’s mission to improve the quality of life for the people of southwest Nebraska. ...

Rick and Nova Attebury invite everyone to the new “Red Willow Cowboy Church” Sundays at 10:30 a.m., in the 4-H Building on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds in the 1400-1500 blocks of West Fifth in McCook. The service on Sunday, Oct. 1, will officially launch the new church, and it will be followed by a free community barbecue and kids games. ...