Stories from Friday, October 28, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — Undefeated McCook’s only allowed 1,074 rush yards in nine games and 489 will arrive with Broken Bow tonight at Weiland Field. In other words, the other eight Bison contests have featured foes rushing for 585 or barely 73 per contest. The Bison (9-0) and Broken Bow Indians (5-4) collide to start Class C-1 playoffs. Opening kick is scheduled at 7 p.m...

Results from Gazette-area football playoff participants and some familiar McCook Bison foes Friday evening: Class C-2 Ord 40, Chase County 0 Class D-2 Hitchcock County 52, Humphrey St. Francis 0 Dundy County-Stratton 48, Johnson-Brock 8 Six Man Parkview Christian 61, Southwest 27...

As we grow older and gain a broader perspective of things political, many of us find ourselves increasingly immune from the constraints of party influence. We have watched waves of populism swing back and forth like a pendulum, while more significant trends, good and evil, plod along slowly and unstoppably toward outcomes beyond our control...

Marlene Webster McCOOK, Neb. — Marlene Webster, 87, of McCook, died today (Oct. 28, 2022), in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements...

The McCook High School Class of 1972 met in McCook on Sept. 16-18 to celebrate their 50th class reunion.  Class members attending were, first row, from left, Keith Delano, Judy Miller, Barb Discoe Jauken, Anne Unger Confer, Mike Magrath, Mary Spahn Gonzales, Dave Doss, Carolyn Brooks Brantigan, Kathy Wirth Giddings, Chad Hartwell. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – McCook Public School patrons will be asked to choose three board members from a slate of four individuals, one incumbent and three newcomers, in the November election. All four candidates spoke at a recent KICX Candidate Forum held Wednesday at Sehnert’s Bakery and Bieroc Café. The entire forum can be viewed on KICX’s Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKwYuNxkflU...

McCOOK, Neb. – There are three reasons city leaders decided to combine the swimming pool and the ballparks into one ballot question, according to Jeff Gross, a representative of the McCook On the Move Committee at Wednesday night’s KICX Candidate’s Forum...

McCOOK, Neb. — Winners of the 2022-2023 Teammates Scholarships at McCook Community College were announced Wednesday at the MCC volleyball match in the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center. Taryn Lindsey, a women’s basketball player was named the Holly Myers Female Teammate of the Year and baseball player...

McCOOK, Neb. — When the McCook Community College women open their season Tuesday at home against a ranked opponent, MCC coach Brandon Pritchett will have his youngest and smallest team yet. He also faces a tough schedule with four games against nationally ranked opponents before the holiday break...

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook High’s state champion tennis team deservedly earned top honors from the Nebraska High School Coaches Association this week. The Bison claimed three of six Class B all-state first team selections. Senior Evan Humphrey and junior Lincoln Michaelis captured first team at No. 1 doubles...

McCOOK, Neb. — Starting Tuesday, the Ed Thomas YMCA is introducing the YMCA Youth Wellness Training Program. With this program, youth under the age of 15 may utilize the Wellness Floor and Weight Room without a parent or guardian by participating in the YMCA Youth Wellness Training program provided by YMCA Wellness Coaches...