Stories from Thursday, January 12, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — The hip surgery was nagging and hitting slump building even when pitchers tossed Kennedy Walter an occasional “bone.” “I had a really big slump. I couldn’t really hit the ball,” she recalled Wednesday morning. “It was tough.” Of course, hits really meant little compared to her Bison freshman year when dad Brad Walter suddenly passed away...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College women’s basketball team is back to work this week to tip off a full slate of critical games to open the 2023 portion of the schedule – including four straight home games. MCC returns to the home court Friday for the first game in the Region IX schedule when the team hosts Otero Junior College (10-3) at 5:30 p.m., followed on Saturday with a 2 p.m. game against Trinidad State Junior College (5-11)...

I received an email earlier this week that provoked thought. It was a familiar message that I have skipped past many times before and one that told me nothing I hadn’t been warned about repeatedly, but for some reason, I stopped to digest it this time. ...

Like many young adults as they venture off to college and beyond, I had no intentions of moving back to southwest Nebraska. However, now that I reflect on my time at University and living in another community, I realize I had more of a connection to southwest Nebraska than I lead myself to believe...

McCOOK, Neb. — Three heating units at McCook High School will have to be replaced after bitter winter temperatures caused them to malfunction and break down. McCook Schools Business Manager Jeff Gross told the McCook School Board Monday night that wind blew open a door on the main air handler at the high school on Dec. ...

Joyce E. Hofman Nov. 26, 1941 - Jan. 1, 2023 YORK, Neb. — Joyce E. Hofman, age 81, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at York General Hearthstone in York. She was born on Nov. 26, 1941, to Bill and Charlotte (Powers) Creasman in Imperial, Neb. On June 13, 1971, she was united in marriage to Larry Hofman in McCook...

James M. Lee June 30, 1936 - Jan. 7, 2023 HASTINGS, Neb. — Hastings resident James M. Lee, 86, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Per Jim’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. Private family interment will take place at the McCook Cemetery, McCook, Neb. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family...

FRANKLIN, Neb. — Hitchcock County’s wrestlers piled up 151 points for third among 19 teams at Saturday’s Franklin Invitational. The Falcons trailed only champ Thayer Central with 218.5 and Class A Kearney Gold’s 180. North Platte St. Patrick’s (118) and Hastings JV (101) completed the top five...

A rundown of some area basketball action Tuesday evening. Maywood- Hayes Center MAXWELL, Neb. — The Maywood-Hayes Center girls both reached 14-0 with wins by more than 40 points over Maxwell. Senior Ashlin Broz and freshman Karissa Stengel both scored 16 points to lead a 68-27 girls trouncing...

TRENTON, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton restored some Tiger supremacy with the boys’ 57-38 win over Hitchcock County on Tuesday. Junior Jackson Kerchal added 22 points to his 20.9 scoring average while senior Andrew Englot lit up from outscore for another 16...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High’s young wrestling team learned more against some of the best from Class B Top 10 Cozad Tuesday evening. The Haymakers won this dual, 61-6, with five pins and some open weights. Bison 220-pounder Quentin Terry delivered his own pin as he overpowered Chris Ruano and threw him to the home mat...

Dear Editor, According to data compiled by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in the period between 2011 and 2017, states that increased their use of solar and wind generation realized large increases in electricity costs despite a large decline in natural gas prices. If the cost of NG had not collapsed at the same time solar and wind power were scaled up, electricity costs in these states (ND, SD, KS, IA, OK, CA, HI) would have been greater...

CINCINNATI (AP) — Souley Boum scored 26 points and Colby Jones scored 20 as No. 12 Xavier won its 10th straight game, 90-87 over Creighton on Wednesday night. Jack Nunge had 15 points and 12 rebounds for Xavier (14-3, 6-0 Big East), which is off to its best start ever in Big East play. Jerome Hunter scored 12 points off the bench...

ATWOOD, Kan. — The Rawlins County girls stifled Tri Plains-Brewster, 55-26, Tuesday night for already their second win this week. Coach Deone Horinek’s girls (6-2 overall) only allowed 26 points in a 33-26 win over Decatur Community on Monday. More can be seen on Page 10...