Stories from Wednesday, July 7, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — McCook's quartet of Zach Hinze, Micaiah Barber, Hudson Werkmeister and Elijah Smith joined members of the Nebraska One Box Rock Crushers shooting team who traveled to the National Shooting Complex to compete in the USA YESS Junior Clay Target National Championships...

McCOOK, Neb. — There will soon be 120 players competing on Weiland Field as the 2021 McCook Football League schedule has been released this week. Practices are already underway and will continue each week night until the July 16 season openers. All games are set to be played at McCook’s historic Weiland Field:...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook National Bank's Seniors will not play a nine-inning home game today against North Platte, team officials announced today. First pitch was set for 5:30 p.m., but lack of available players has forced the cancellation. The game will likely not be rescheduled as MNB has a busy week ahead leading into B-6 area tournament play starting July 23. The Seniors (7-9 record) are scheduled to play five opponents next week including four home games at McCook's Jaycees Complex...

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul waited 16 years to get to the NBA Finals, bringing with him a team starving for its first championship. The setting was entirely new. The performance was same ol’ Chris Paul. “Just knew he’s ready,” Phoenix forward Mikal Bridges said. “He’s prepared his whole life for this moment and it shows out there on the court.”...

LINCOLN, Neb. — As the date for opening kickoff approaches, more and more schools are confirming plans for full capacity for the 2021 college football season. Wednesday morning, Nebraska added to the list. Nebraska confirmed its plans to have Memorial Stadium at 100% capacity for the 2021 season. The Huskers are hopeful to keep their sellout streak alive this fall — owning the sport’s longest at 375 consecutive games...

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Nebraska State Patrol is seeking any information regarding the disappearance of a Jefferson County woman. Linda Dillard, 55, has been missing since the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 16, when she was last seen in the rural Table Rock area...