Stories from Friday, September 14, 2018

Class B No. 1 McCook took a 42-0 lead over Beatrice in the first quarter Friday night with big plays like senior DJ Gross' blocked punt igniting this onslaught. Senior Gabe Sehnert would scoop up the football and plow into the end zone, making it 20-zip...

McCOOK, Neb. — Light breeze rather than swarmy bugs allowed Thursday’s McCook Cross Country Invitational to go the distance unlike last year. The Bison boys were ready with another strong top three finish just like 2017, and senior Riley Mai was only eight seconds from a championship despite temperatures topping 90 degrees...

The referee signals touchdown after senior Gabe Sehnert plowed to six points following his recovery of senior DJ Gross' blocked punt for McCook during their 63-3 win over Beatrice Friday night. The Class B No. 1 Bison built a 42-0 lead before one period was finished. Sophomore Alec Langan (34) agrees it's another Bison touchdown.

McCook junior Landon Towne (35) weaves around and between Beatrice defenders on his touchdown run during the 42-0 Bison first quarter Friday evening. The Class B No. 1 Bison went on to a 63-3 Homecoming win over visiting Beatrice.

McCOOK, Neb. — Officials at McCook Senior High are dealing with some tobacco and drug violations, and are reaching out to parents and the community to help keep kids safe. High school principal Jeff Gross said this morning he feels there is “a reason to be worried” about the prevalence, availability and use of the products, not just at school, but off-campus as well. There has been an incident of drugs this school year, he said...

McCOOK, Neb. — City water rates have been suggested to increase by three percent and sewer rates by two percent, by a financial management company. The McCook City Council will hear a presentation of the cash flow analysis of the water and sewer enterprise funds by PFM Financial Advisors, at the regular meeting Monday, 6:30 p.m. at city council chambers at the city Municipal Building...

McCOOK, Neb. — Steve Cady’s PV electrical system is just a little complicated for the normal homeowner to understand, what with the panels and inverters, isolators, volts, watts, the power grid, and what-have-you. However, if you’re a normal homeowner who wants to be self-reliant, save money on your electric bill and reduce your carbon footprint on the earth, then Steve’s photovoltaic system, also “PV system” or solar power system, makes perfect sense...

De Etta L. Dunkhas Feb. 10, 1941 - Sept. 12, 2018 HOLDREGE, Neb. — De Etta L. Dunkhas, 77, of Holdrege, formerly of Hollinger, Neb., died Sept. 12, 2018, at Christian Homes in Holdrege. She was born Feb. 10 1941, to Harry L. and Marie E. (Lomax) Martin at Beaver City, Neb. She graduated from Beaver City High School in 1958. She married Richard Dunkhas on Jan. 3, 1959...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Cat Pack, a group of McCook teens who support the McCook Humane Society and its animal shelter, presented a $1,500 check to shelter representatives Aug. 3. The check represents the proceeds from the photo contest associated with the Cat Pack’s annual “Cat and Dogs of McCook” fund-raising calendar project. Proceeds from the sale of the 2019 calendar after they’re ready this fall will also be donated to the shelter...

I’ve reached the age where I have “long time ago” memories; I just need check them to make sure they are correct! When asked if I remembered Chef LaLanne’s restaurant being in McCook, I did, at the location of the former Chief Restaurant, now VK Electronics, back in the 60’s. ...

I’ve been asked a version of the title of this week’s column by every Republican I know since they came out with the Fall ad campaign that features Colin Kaepernick. People in this part of the country, along with other locations, were shocked and dismayed at the news, not understanding at all what provoked Nike into doing it...

INDIANOLA, Neb. — Viewers of “Heartland Bowhunter” on the Outdoor Channel Monday, Sept. 17, may spot Shawn Daffer of rural Indianola and his black-and-tan Bloodhound “Gus.” Shawn said, “I’m not sure how much we’re in the episode, but the outfitter said to tune in.”...

TORRINGTON, Wyo. -- The McCook Community College golf team sits in second place by eight shots after the first round of the Eastern Wyoming Tournament. Play continues Friday. MCC shot a 298 with the Lancers paving the way with a 290. Central Wyoming is a distant third 21 shots back of the Indians...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Junior High eighth-graders edged North Platte, 16-14, in overtime of their football game at Weiland Field Thursday afternoon. McCook prevailed thanks to the late passing attack. First, Adam Dugger fired a 10-yard pass that Garrett Kaps took into the end zone...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s junior varsity softball girls brought their “A” games and swept Southern Valley-Alma 11-3, 18-2 in softball action Thursday afternoon. “Our team did a great job of hitting the ball,” coach Amy Schiel said while providing these other details in game one:...

McCOOK, Neb. — Neither rain nor sleet nor sizzlin’ hot sunshine like Thursday seems to slow Dundy County-Stratton’s Sable Lambley during a race. The familiar Tiger runner was busy winning again as her 21:15 won a 10-team, 67 varsity-runner Bison Invitational at Heritage Hills...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College Lady Indian volleyball team won its fifth straight game Thursday but went to a fifth-set tie-breaker before downing North Platte Community College 25-9, 25-9, 27-29, 22-25, 15-13. After cruising to a 2-0 set lead, the Lady Knights came out strong in the third set to extend the set until deep in the fifth game...

Homecoming royalty crowned Friday night included front, from left, crown bearers Landon Curl, son of Jake and Kali Curl, and Elinan Petty, daughter of Doug and Angel Petty, and Case Deveny, son of Mike and Dallas Deveny. Back, first runner-up Morgan Fawver, son of Pat and Tacie Fawver, and first runner-up Laurel Schmidt, daughter of Brett and Lori Schmidt; King Gabe Sehnert, son of Matt and Shelly Sehnert, Queen Bailey Wiese, daughter of Lori and Rick Edwards and Kurt and Sara Wiese, Prince DJ Gross, son of Jeff and Diana Gross, and Princess Kassidy Michaelis, daughter of Brian and Terra Michaelis. ...