Stories from Wednesday, January 15, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. —Class C-1’s smallest basketball school loves lighting up big arenas like the Graff Events Center. “I like our chances in any class this year,” coach Chris Bartels proclaimed after Chase County hit 10 three-pointers during a 59-51 win over Class D-1 No. 5 Southern Valley Tuesday night...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County district court sentencings on Dec. 11, 2019, and January 6, 2020, were: — Amanda J. Hake, 34, of Oberlin, pleaded no contest and sentenced to 18 months with the Nebraska Department of Corrections on one count of possession of controlled substance (m ethamphetamine) and to 18 months on one count of possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person. ...

Deborah E. Wortman June 5, 1953 - Jan. 13, 2020 KINGMAN, Kan. — Deborah E. Wortman, 66, died Jan. 13, 2020, in Wichita, Kan. She was born June 5, 1953, at Norton, Kan., the daughter of Herman and Ellen Nelson Wallace. A Kingman resident since 2019, and previously of Belle Plaine, Kan., she was co-owner and operator of Air Capitol Jet...

McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook School Board member acknowledged the efforts of two local citizens who’ve helped enhance security at the school. McCook School Board vie president Brad Hays, at the “Positive Comments” portion of the regular meeting Monday night, gave a shout-out to Howard Kool and Gene Weedin of McCook. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts plans a stop in McCook Thursday morning, and District 44 Sen. Dan Hughes suggested to several McCook residents Tuesday that they reinforce with him the need for property tax relief and ask him about utilizing the Work Ethic Camp in McCook to help decrease the state’s prison overcrowding...

Red Willow County Judge Anne Paine suggests to McCook Elementary students Wednesday morning that they encourage their families to sit down often and eat together as a family. “Eating together builds strong family bonds, lowers stress and the likelihood of obesity as adults, increases nutrition and boosts vocabulary,” Judge Paine said. ...

The One Hundred Sixth Legislature’s second session kicked off last week on Wednesday. This week we will begin floor debate on a few of the carryover bills from last year which range from abortion to property tax relief. Governor Ricketts’ State of the State Address will commence at 9 am MT/10 CT this Wednesday...

McCook High School’s newest extracurricular club probably won’t score any points with physical fitness enthusiasts, but hold that thought for now. Principal Jeff Gross told school board members that students came to him asking to form an e-sports club for online videogame enthusiasts...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Perhaps the RPAC’s two best teams collided again and Dundy County-Stratton won a 57-43 rematch over Hitchcock County Tuesday night. The Class D-1 No. 6 Tiger girls (9-1 record) led 16-2 through one quarter only to see No. 7 Hitchcock County (7-4) pull within 22-18 by halftime...

MAYWOOD, Neb. — Maxwell’s Wildcats broke a 25-25 halftime tie and went on to defeat the Maywood-Hayes Center boys, 61-50, Tuesday evening. Freshman Kyler Cox scored 16 points to lead the 4-9 host Wolves. Senior Eli Handsaker tossed in 10 points and classmate Wacey Flack netted nine...

CURTIS, Neb. — Sandhills Valley 5’3” senior Alyson Nicholson scored seven of her 20 points in the final quarter of a 38-35 win over Medicine Valley Tuesday evening. The Raiders (4-7 record) took a 23-19 halftime lead thanks to junior Acelyn Klein’s eight points and another six from classmate Jessa Bailey...

MAYWOOD, Neb. — Senior Jaycee Lapp launched four three-pointers through the nets to lead Maywood-Hayes Center’s 60-28 triumph over visiting Maxwell Tuesday night. The Wildcats broght a solid 7-4 record into this contest, but they fell behind 14-5 through one quarter and never really recovered...

HASTINGS, Neb. — McCook High’s freshman girls shut out Hastings, 10-0, during the second quarter of a 42-22 road victory on Monday. Coach Chelsea Jonte was pleased how the Bison shook off two early Tiger baskets. They answered with 13 first-quarter points and another 10 in that second to take control...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The Western Nebraska Community College women won their 15th straight game Tuesday night topping McCook Community College 103-53. The Cougars, moved up to No. 7 Monday in the National Junior College Athletic Association polls and improve to 17-1 with the win...

SCOTTSBLUFF – Western Nebraska broke a 90-90 tie Tuesday night in the final two minutes of the game and scored the final nine points of the game to down the McCook Community College men 99-90 in the Indians’ Region IX opener. MCC took over the lead near the midway part of the first half, 33-29, stretched it to 46-37 at the half and held it until Western’s Teddy Allen hit a 3-pointer to tie the game with 3:40 left to play...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook American Legion baseball Boosters, Inc., will be conducting their 2020 annual meeting and election of board members and officers. The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. tonight in the McCook High School conference room. Anyone interested in being involved in the program is encouraged to attend...

McCOOK, Neb. — Southern Valley’s coaches could clearly see why Chase County girls have dominated the Class C track during recent springs. “Wow, they are fast,” Eagles leader Richard McDonald acknowledged. Speed limits had to be strictly and smartly followed Tuesday night...