Stories from Thursday, January 10, 2019

McCOOK, Neb. — More than 400 ran with zombies, dressed like turkeys and honored late great marathon enthusiasts while competing in the 2018 Republican River Fitness Series. The began with March’s Shamrock Shuffle and continued through last month’s Reindeer Run...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Water supplies in the Republican River Basin and water volume available in Harlan County Reservoir mean that 2019 will not be a "water short" year in determining compliance with lawsuit settlements of the 1943 Republican River Compact that divvies up the river's virgin water among Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Sen. Dan Hughes said during a conference phone call this morning with McCook Chamber members that clean up of invasive species along rivers are good projects, and along the Republican River specifically help Nebraska comply with the 1943 three-state Republican River Compact...

McCOOK, Neb. — The family of artist Gary Ginther, who died Christmas Day, is creating a college scholarship program for art students graduating from McCook Senior High. The program will be administered by the McCook Educational Foundation, a 501C3 non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance educational opportunities and build upon the tradition of excellence at McCook Public Schools...

Latest league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook: Men’s Major Burton Well Drilling 20-10 J&L Construction 19.5-10.5 Pivotal Bowling 17.5-12.5 Maris General Cons.12.5-17.5 Five Loners 10.5-19.5 Family Issues 10-20...

Latest league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook: Men’s Major Burton Well Drilling 20-10 J&L Construction 19.5-10.5 Pivotal Bowling 17.5-12.5 Maris General Cons.12.5-17.5 Five Loners 10.5-19.5 Family Issues 10-20...

ATWOOD, Kan. — With 26 steals and 5’2” freshman Ashlyn Livas blocking three shots, Rawlins County’s girls roared to a 71-15 victory over Triplains-Brewster, Kan., Tuesday night. The Buffaloes (6-3 record) were relentless throughout their 44-6 first half. They took a 25-4 lead over the Titans (0-6) before one quarter was finished...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College men’s basketball team aim to improve on a pre-holiday record of 6-7 as they chase the other six teams in the Region IX South Division. At the break, North Platte is 9-1, Otero Junior College 11-2, Trinidad is 12-2, Western Nebraska is 12-4, Lamar Community College 10-6 and Northeastern Junior College is 8-7...

What gets you moving? What keeps you from moving in the first place? The answers vary as much as we do. Perhaps the answer to the second question could help with the first. Maybe your excuse is: “My son has basketball practice three times this week.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — Now the basketball season really gets fun as McCook takes on two tough Hastings teams to tip off a busy weekend Friday evening. The Tiger girls (5-3 record) were on a five-game win streak until Tuesday’s 31-22 defeat at Aurora. Defense seems to be these girls’ trademark because Hastings hasn’t permitted more than 49 points in a game all season...

McCOOK, Neb. — A local CPA firm was recognized Wednesday morning by the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce. The firm, Skiles, Loop, Bremer & White, CPAs, PC, consists of four shareholder/partners: Doug Skiles, Jason Loop, Jessica Bremer, and Ashley White...

McCOOK, Neb. — The number of passengers in December flying out of McCook Airport to Denver using Boutique Air dropped by nearly half, compared to the prior year. A total of 152 passengers in December enplaned Boutique Air at Ben Nelson Regional Airport in McCook this December, compared to 274 in December 2017, a 44.53 percent decrease...

The new year is officially upon us and the 2019 legislative session is underway. This year is a long session which includes 90 working days and will tentatively run until June 6th. The reason that every other year is a longer session is due to the fact that we have to come up with a budget plan for the next two years. I would like to update everyone a little on my plans for this session and take a look at our current budget status...

Now that we’re 10 days into the New Year, how are you doing on your resolutions? Losing weight? Exercising more? How about decluttering your life? If the last one is on your list, you’re not alone. Marie Kondo wrote two best-selling books on just that subject and was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People...

WAUNETA, Neb. -- An up-and-coming country music star, Lexi Larsen, has been booked as the opening night act for the 2019 Nebraska Cattlemen's Ball at the Wayne and Chris Krausnick Ranch west of Wauneta. Larsen, a native of Ogallala, will be appearing Friday night, June 7, in the Saloon Tent following the live auction...