Stories from Friday, March 8, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. — The tall Paxton Tigers couldn’t knock Wauneta-Palisade Broncos off their feet without a good fight on Thursday. Because with still a quarter to play, the Broncos were five points from pulling off perhaps an all-time great state tournament comeback...

Darold “Red” L. Carman Feb. 26, 1932 - March 7, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Darold “Red” L. Carman, 87, of Pleasanton, Neb., died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the Brookdale assisted living facility in McCook. Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. ...

Bonnie J. Smith Sept. 6, 1941 - March 6, 2019 LINCOLN, Neb. — Bonnie J. Smith, age 77 years, of Lincoln, passed away on March 6, 2019. She was the widow of Larry Smith. She was born in McCook, Neb., to Wilbur and Lenora Harris on Sept. 6, 1941. Survivors include her niece and nephew, Lainey and Kurt Bomberger, their sons, Zac and Brandon and a multitude of friends...

80th birthday The family of Martha Jo Jorgensen of Curtis, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She has lived in Southwest Nebraska most of her life, calling Indianola, McCook, and now Curtis, Neb., her home. Her family includes husband, Gary Jorgensen of Curtis. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 610 Howard Ave., Curtis, NE, 69025...

McCOOK, Neb. — Because of retirements and resignations, the workforce resolution the McCook School Board approved in February will now only affect one position. A modified “Reduction in Workforce Resolution” will be up for approval Monday night at the regular McCook Board of Education meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the junior high conference room...

Since last September, kids have streamed through the YMCA lobby, headed toward the swimming pool for the YMCA youth swim team practice. The kids rush through the building to the locker room - hopefully all taking a shower - before heading out to the pool for an hour of laps, treading water and stroke perfection...

McCOOK, Neb. — With committee hearings winding down, final hearings on many bills are now being considered by the Nebraska legislature. Some bills, however, are still being debated in committee, said Dist. 44 State Sen. Dan Hughes at the McCook Chamber of Commerce conference call Thursday morning. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — An easement requested almost 14 years ago to clean up contaminated groundwater was approved on its second hearing at Monday night’s regular city council meeting. The three-reading rule for ordinances was suspended Monday night as requested by Councilman Jerry Calvin and then approved unanimously by the council...

Norris Park equipment takes on a surreal appearance in Friday morning’s misty atmosphere. Winter-like weather continues with only a dozen days until it’s officially spring, which long-time Nebraska residents know can bring some of the season’s worst snowstorms. Temperatures promised to climb into the 40s for this weekend’s shift to Daylight Saving Time, with precipitation possible again Monday through Wednesday...

Latest league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook: Men’s Major Burton Well Driing178.5-121.5 J&L Construction 176.5-120.5 TJ’s Family Fun 173-123 Diamond Vogel 154-146 Maris General Cons. 151-149 Wagner’s Ford 149-151...

The Las Vegas odds have been posted for the 2020 Presidential Election and they’re pretty interesting. I’m sure many if not most of you weren’t even aware that Vegas posts odds on elections but they have for some time. For the Presidential election that occurs every four years, they post their first set of odds in November, two full years before the election and then update them as the election grows closer. ...

Of the two time changes a year, Sunday is arguably the worst. We always have good intentions of going to be an hour early to make up for the hour we’ll lose overnight, but hey, who wants to give up watching Saturday Night Live? You’d better have some freshly-ground coffee ready to go Sunday morning, or, especially, Monday morning...

LAMAR, Colo. – The McCook Community College Lady Indians split a doubleheader Thursday against Lamar Community College, winning the first game 6-2 and losing the second game 8-7 on a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning. “They were tough games today,” MCC coach Josh Barnes said. “The girls played well and really competed. If we clean up the errors we can really give ourselves a chance.”...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The McCook Community College Lady Indians basketball team had the chance to win the game with four seconds left on a buzzer-beater, but the shot missed and Eastern Wyoming won 86-85, to advance to the semi-finals of the Region IX Division I Tournament...

CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional editor McCOOK, Neb. — The lure of family brought Lindsey Nothnagel back to her hometown, and she is now sharing the aesthetics skills she learned in sunny and sun-worshiping Arizona to enhance the skin care of family and friends in McCook and the area...

McCOOK, Neb. — Knights of Columbus 30th annual Fish Fry Fridays will continue each Friday through April 12, 5-7:30 p.m. at the KC Hall, 309 E. Ninth in McCook. The menu includes baked, cajun or beer batter fish, coleslaw, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, garlic bread, tea and coffee and dessert. The kids menu includes cheese pizza, grilled cheese sandwich or mac and cheese...

INDIANOLA, Neb. — St. Catherine's Altar Society plans its annual Spring Fling Sunday, March 24, at the church, 812 D Street in Indianola. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with meatloaf, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, green beans, corn, salad bar and dessert bar...