Stories from Tuesday, January 18, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department reported nearly twice the number of COVID-19 cases last week than the week before. More than 250 people tested positive last week, with many more having symptoms but not getting tested. There were 72 cases reported in one day, which is just under the record from November 2020 of 77 cases reported in one day...

McCOOK, Neb. — The following information is being released as an update to threats made against McCook businesses on Jan. 8, 2022: On Jan. 8, 2022, at 5:28 p.m., the McCook Police Department received a call from the McCook Walmart Store reporting an individual calling the store claiming to be at the store armed with a rifle, making bomb threats, and threatening a Walmart employee. ...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Senior Brendan Gillen outscored Lexington, 28-27, and the other McCook Bison made it 38-0 for their 66-27 triumph over Lexington Tuesday evening. The Bison (12-3 record) quickly recovered from Saturday's overtime loss at Minden. They led 23-7 through one quarter as Gillen put 11 points through the nets which featured a trio of three-point shots...

LINCOLN - The Cotter Swim and Dive Invite at Lincoln High School is always a good mid-season test for the McCook swimmers and divers. The meet features nine schools from across Nebraska with many competing for slots at the state championship meet in February...

McCOOK, Neb. — Hopefully, everyone hugged their teddy bears a little tighter before tossing them Friday night in that special event. This was one wildly thrilling weekend where any extra comfort was welcome. As a new Class B Top 10-ranked team, the McCook boys clearly were wearing targets on their backs with both Hastings and Minden taking aim...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Super balance was the McCook girls story with six players scoring five to eight points during a 44-39 victory over Lexington Tuesday evening. Seniors Ainsley Taylor, Peyton Doucet, Sierra Kotschwar and junior Shawna Wilkinson all tallied eight points in the Bison's eighth win this season (8-7 record)...

You missed it. The lecture at MCC by Dr. Byrd, Colonel Air Force Retired, from Wyoming. Doctor as in Dentist. Good showing of college kids but very few from we the public and yes you were invited. It was an interesting presentation. He started with standouts in our US history of persons of color from before the Revolution to the present day. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — By a unanimous vote, the McCook City Council voted Monday night to recommend to the Department of Transportation the two-year proposal from Denver Air Connection as the new Essential Air Service airline provider at the McCook Airport...

McCOOK, Neb. — They say you can’t fight city hall, but two McCook senior citizens gave it a try. Rosanne Olson and Cheryl Bridgmon addressed the McCook City Council Monday night concerning a water pipe break on July 20-21 on the 1500 block of Norris Avenue that cause water/silt damage to their properties. Their claims have been denied twice by the city’s insurance company...

Martha M. “Marty” Grabowski Jan. 6, 1938 - Jan. 16, 2022 MCCOOK, Neb — Martha M. “Marty” Grabowski, 84, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Windsong Memory Care Facility in Greeley, Colo. Marty was born in Wilmington, Del., to Andrew and Veronica (Ziemienski) on Jan. ...

Henry Robert Vogt Sept. 15, 1931 - Jan. 16, 2022 GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Henry Robert Vogt, 90, of Gothenburg, died Jan. 16, 2022, at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg. He was born Sept.15, 1931, in Gothenburg, to Roy and Agnes ( Miller) Vogt of Gothenburg. Henry married Donita Phillips in North Platte on May 12, 1957. After her passing, Henry married Betty Malcom on Sept. 17, 2006, in Gothenburg...

Thomas Andrew Maddux Dec. 30, 1928 - Jan. 13, 2022 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Thomas Andrew Maddux was born Dec. 30, 1928, to Wilfred and Vera Maddux. He died at North Platte, Neb., on Jan. 13, 2022. Tom was a third-generation rancher. He was raised on the Maddux-Brothers Ranch and Feed yard north of Wauneta, Neb. In 1947, Tom married Helen Joye Huston. Tom and Helen had four children, Thomas C., Kate, Tammy and Karla...

Colleen Eubanks LINCOLN, Neb. — Colleen Eubanks passed away on Jan. 11, 2022, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Colleen was born in Oxford, Neb., in August 1939 to Otto and Edythe Christianson. She was raised in Holbrook, Neb., and attended Holbrook High School, where she met her future husband, Gene...

OBERLIN, Kan. — McCook High’s varsity wrestlers warmed up for their only home dual by taking a top five team spot at Saturday’s Buzz Matson Invitational. Sophomore Canyon Hosick conquered the 152-pound division. Hosick earned a great semifinal 5-3 win over 21-4 Koy Smith from Wray, Colo...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High’s girls went toe-to-toe with two strong opponents and gained a split last weekend. First, the Bison rallied against visiting Hastings for a 57-52 home victory. Reserves Brooklyn Gillen and Joy Rippen both hit go-ahead threes as McCook entertained the “TeamMates Night” crowd...

Tuesday, January 18 Basketball: McCook at Lexington, 5:30/7 p.m. Basketball: Dundy County-Stratton at Wallace, 5:30 p.m. Basketball: Axtell at Arapahoe, 6 p.m. Basketball: Paxton at Hitchcock County, 6 p.m. Basketball: Chase County boys in SPVA quarterfinals, TBA...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County GOP will meet on January 25 at Bedore Barn, 3 miles north of McCook, Neb.  The doors will open at 6:30 for coffee and the business meeting will begin at 7:00. It is nearing the time for the annual county Convention so dates and details will be presented.  Several items of business will be discussed.  All are welcome.  For information call/text 308-350-3155. ...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. – The Nebraska Public Service Commission recently approved an Order awarding 60 grants to 19 providers totaling nearly $18 million from the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program. In total, Pinpoint Communications received more than $2.2 million in funding (breakdown by location is as follows):...

McCOOK, Neb — An officer was injured and a subject shot in an incident late Monday night in west McCook. Red Willow County Attorney Paul Wood said he was still gathering information but did know that a police officer was injured and a subject shot in the incident...

‘In a Democracy’ Dear Editor, Twenty-one years ago, I wrote an opinion in the Politics & Human Rights section of a now defunct website, “Loretta’s Lounge, under the pseudonym JT8D. I titled the piece “In a Democracy.” I republish it now because too many Americans are confused about what form of government our founders created, due in no small part to the lies propagated by the mainstream American media …...