Stories from Tuesday, October 2, 2018

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — A tough B-4 district finale on Monday didn’t change how coach Joel Arterburn sees his McCook Bison girls’ golf team. “We had girls cut 30 strokes off their scores from the first meet to the end of the year,” Arterburn said about juniors Brooke Stewart, Hannah Goltl and sophomore Kaylie Puckett who comprised the entire squad this season...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Emergency Management Agency wants to make sure Nebraskans are prepared for a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Message (WEA) System scheduled for tomorrow (Oct. 3) at 1:18 p.m. “This is the first national test of the WEA system which is used to warn the public about dangerous weather, AMBER Alerts and other critical situations through alerts on cell phones,” said NEMA Assistant Director Bryan Tuma. ...

There is something special about attending a high school class reunion even 63 years from graduation. After all those present were the kids you went to school with for maybe twelve, four or even for one year. In a sense they somewhat shaped us in kindred ways to become the adults that set out to make a mark in the world so long ago...

I find myself to be in the minority in today's national Democratic Party. I disagree with the tendency of most Democrats (including political candidates for Congress and those in the news media) to constantly bash Donald Trump over his obnoxious personality and divisive comments...

Vivian Marie Thomas Aug. 5, 1940 - Sept. 29, 2018 LINCOLN, Neb. — Vivian Marie Thomas, 78, of Lincoln, passed away on Sept. 29, 2018. She was born Aug. 5, 1940, to Glenn R. And Iris M. (Mollard) Jacobsen in Minden, Neb. Vivian loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and Husker Volleyball very much. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and playing the piano and organ at several churches...

McCOOK, Neb. — Small increases in water rates this year and in the coming years are easier to swallow than a big hike all at once. Speaking to the McCook City Council Monday night at its regular meeting, McCook Utilities director Jesse Dutcher related that at one time a few years ago, rates were increased by about 45 percent, something he doesn’t want to see happen again. ...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton Tigers finished 1-2 and three McCook Bison reached the top 10 at Thursday’s Gothenburg Cross Country Invitational. A rundown of all the top area placers during these 5,000-meter races across Wildhorse Golf Course:...

McCOOK, Neb. — A tiny city park that has seen better days was authorized to be sold on its first of three readings Monday night by the McCook City Council, although one council member was adamant that an alternative be provided at some point for the neighborhood...

Two individual wins and multiple top five finishes kept Mid-Plains Community College at the top of the leaderboard Friday and Saturday in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The MPCC men’s team ended up second, and the women’s team took third at the Iowa Central Community College Triton Stampede...

McCOOK, Neb. — Annie Trail’s chaplains and her soldiers aren’t home yet. So, once again, for another year, Annie will coordinate an effort to send “We care” and “We remember” packages to her “adopted chaplains” and those service members protecting America far from home...

The McCook Community College volleyball team dropped all three of its matches over the weekend in Colorado, losing in four sets Thursday to Trinidad State, and dropping fifth-set tie-breakers Friday at La Junta against Otero and Saturday at Lamar. MCC falls to 14-8 on the season and 0-4 in the south division of the Region IX conference...

BRADY, Neb. — Senior Dennis Cavanaugh ran to three touchdowns as the Wauneta-Palisade Broncos rallied for a 54-27 victory over Brady Friday evening. The unbeaten Broncos (5-0) shook off a 13-0 deficit from two Brady (3-2) big-play TDs covering 65 and 45 yards...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College golfers lost traction Friday in the final round of the Region IX tournament at Heritage Hills Golf Course while Eastern Wyoming improved their scores enough in cold conditions to win by four strokes, 634-638...

COZAD, Neb. — The Cambridge Trojans made sure there was little district drama as they finished a strong third overall at Monday’s C-4 golf tournament. With three top 10 medalists, Cambridge (269) finished 14 strokes better than nearest challenger Broken Bow (383)...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Hitchcock County Elementary in Culbertson and three other Nebraska schools have been named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups...

Agriculture is Nebraska’s major industry, and it’s a profound activity, once someone gives it some thought. Using things as simple as light, water, soil, seed and fertilizer, farmers create valuable products like corn, soybeans and wheat in unbelievable quantities...