Stories from Friday, September 9, 2022

The McCook Bison blanked North Platte, 14-0, in their reserve football game at Weiland Field on Thursday. Above, Bison tacklers stuff another Bulldog play with Gabe Roberts (43), Tate Shafer (45), Miles Pollmann (3), Oliver Corbett (23) and Reese Gillespie (50) helping keep the shutout intact. At right,...

Early on Labor Day morning, I was flipping around between Sky News and the BBC to watch the election of the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister. I’m only an occasional follower of British politics and was more interested to see if the cost of the British Pound against the U.S. dollar would be affected by the announcement. What the FOREX community refers to as GBP/USD (nicknamed “sterling”) was trading at about $2.65 back in the 1970s, but has now dropped to under $1.50...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after locating more than 380 pounds of suspected marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Waco. At approximately 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, a trooper observed multiple traffic violations on an eastbound Chrysler van near mile marker 361. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle...

NORFOLK, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol continues investigating a shooting death that occurred Wednesday evening in rural Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to the incident at approximately 7:15 p.m. at a residence at 320 Y Road, north of Wisner...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council approved Tuesday night the city manager’s 12-month employment agreement and his salary at $125,741. Nate Schneider’s salary is derived from the current base salary of $116,351, plus a 4.5% cost of living raise at $5,236, a 2.5% merit raise of $2,909 and a 1% longevity rise at $1,245...

McCOOK, Neb. — A budget hearing for the 2022-23 McCook Public Schools budget will precede the regular meeting on Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the junior high conference room. According to the budget summary for the hearing, the property tax request for the proposed 2022-23 budget is $9.24 million, a $351,332 increase from last year’s requirement. This includes the Special Building Fund, General Fund and Bond...

60th anniversary The family of Dennis and Loni Johnson of Minden, Neb., formerly of McCook, is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Sept.. 15, 2022. They both graduated from McCook School with the Class of 1960. ...

90th birthday The family of Arlene Newcomb of Bartley, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Her family includes her late husband, Bob “Bartley Bob” Newcomb; children, Doug Newcomb of Stratton, Neb., Gary Newcomb of Bartley, Larry and Shari Newcomb of Minden, Neb., Craig and Trista Newcomb of Bertrand; 4 grandchildren, Kari and Tim Vacek of Lincoln, Neb., Kayla and Scott Smalley of McCook, Kyle and Hayley Newcomb of McCook, Dawson Newcomb of Bertrand; and 6 great-grandchildren, Tricia, Teddy, Molly and Luke Vacek of Lincoln and Hailey and Hayden Smalley of McCook. ...

I learn something new every day when I am browsing through old newspapers. This time I was working on the history of churches in McCook and came across an article concerning the dedication of the new Methodist church in 1905. That church was located on West 1st Street and strangely enough, there was another “new Methodist church” in 1909 which is the one we all recognize today on Norris Ave. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Planning Commission will have five public hearings Monday night, one concerning re-zoning and four concerning a new subdivision, at its meeting Monday, at 5:30 p.m. at the city council chambers at the city’s Municipal Building...

RIVERTON, Wyo. – A cold-front moved into Wyoming Thursday and cooled off the McCook Community College golfers as Eastern Wyoming leads the Central Wyoming Tournament by six shots. The Lancers shot a 302 to lead the field. MCC posted a 308, Central Wyoming is five shots back of MCC in third and Otero is in fourth, 12 shots off the lead...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team begins its season this week in River Falls, Wis. MPCC athletes are up Friday and Saturday in the 57th annual University of Wisconsin River Falls Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo. A total of 23 cowboys and cowgirls will compete for Mid-Plains this year...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — Chase County’s boys placed second only to North Platte St. Patrick’s at the Longhorns’ annual cross country invitational on Thursday. Wallace Wildcat Trey Robertson took first overall while Ogallala great runner Lindee Henning took the girls’ title...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — McCook High’s eighth-grade football team conquered North Platte, 20-14, on Thursday and coach Nick Umscheid offered these remarks about the big win. “It was our first game of the season and we were pleased to get the win but we feel like we could have scored several more touchdowns. We will get another chance to play North Platte in a couple of weeks when they travel to McCook for a rematch.”...

WILCOX, Neb. — A furious 28-point Southwest fourth quarter still fell just four short, 32-28, to Wilcox-Hildreth Thursday evening. The Falcons (2-0 record) built a 14-0 lead through three periods and held on behind Gage Ritner’s 169 yards on 23 rushes and three touchdowns...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — The Medicine Valley volleyball girls are now 6-1 following a 25-20, 25-19, 25-18 sweep of Dundy County-Stratton Thursday night. Talk about super balance. The Raiders received eight kills each from senior Milla Farr along with junior Stella Heapy and sophomore Remmi Stout...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Overton’s 26-24 finale over Cambridge left both both volleyball teams with excellent 8-1 records Thursday evening. The Trojans were 8-0 entering this match but dropped 25-21 and 25-20sets sandwiched around a 25-20 win. Overton delivered the victory thanks to junior Jolee Ryan’s 23 kills and another 16 from junior Natalie Wood...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Holdrege Dusters played Homecoming spoilers, doding a first set point to sweep McCook 26-24, 25-20, 25-20 Thursday night. Junior Avery Hurlburt became the huge pain for Bison whether she was blocking hits or drilling points down. The Bison started strong during a great opening set and reached set point at 24-19...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Whether it’s foot or “hoof” prints, McCook’s Bison left powerful marks all over another softball diamond Thursday evening. The Lexington Minutemaids saw an early 2-0 lead trampled into dust — just like Kearney Catholic Tuesday evening in an 11-3 McCook victory...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Days 5K and Kids Fun Run hosted by Elevate Wellness is a fun, family opportunity to “Get Physical”. October is National Physical Therapy Month and Elevate Wellness is encouraging you to move your body daily to improve mental, emotional, and physical health. There will be the 5K for adults/children to run or walk and a Fun Run for parents and children with activities provided by Elevate Littles...

Friends, During my time in the Nebraska Unicameral, I’ve had the opportunity to serve on the Education Committee. During this time, I’ve strongly advocated for teaching American exceptionalism in the classroom, so that students may foster an appreciation for the God-given freedoms our country protects and defends. This is largely thanks to our founders’ foresight when drafting the United States Constitution, broadly considered to be the world’s longest-surviving governing document...

RIVERTON, Wyo. – Despite a day of improved play from the McCook Community College golf team, it was Eastern Wyoming that claimed the Central Wyoming College tournament Friday. The Lancers shot a 602 to win the tournament. MCC came back from a 308 on Thursday to post a 301 on a cold Friday...