Stories from Thursday, February 23, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — The Grand Island Northwest Vikings have gone from 1-8 to one win from playing for a Class B state basketball tourney berth. Northwest knocked off Lexington, 46-41, in Wednesday’s Class B-7 subdistrict semifinal at McCook High. Now the No. 1-seed host McCook Bison await to end Northwest’s quest in the title game tonight. Opening tip is set for 6 p.m...

INDIANOLA, Neb. — When I was young, I considered becoming a patrolman. Of course, that was when I felt ten feet tall and bulletproof. After some years of maturity, I didn't think being in law enforcement was for me. Now there are days I'm pretty sure I couldn't whip my way out of a wet paper sack. I'm glad we have people willing to do a job like that, although it seems very dangerous and sometimes our laws appear to allow criminals more rights than the victims have...

Traveling along B Street in McCook, I cannot help but glance south as I pass Norris Avenue. Regardless of the time of day, I am always curious to see if the Amtrak train is at the McCook train depot. True, the westbound train is supposed to arrive at 3:43 a.m. and the eastbound train is scheduled in McCook at 11:49 a.m. - both times I am not usually cruising the streets...

McCOOK, Neb. – State Sen. Dave Murman told a group of McCook constituents that the “liberal group” is “wasting time” on the legislative floor, so not much is currently being accomplished at the State Capitol. He further explained, “I think their strategy must be to waste time and hopefully not get to as many of the conservative bills as we would otherwise.” Sen. Murman spoke via Zoom at the chamber’s legislative update call on Thursday morning...

Katlyn Marie Klima Feb. 18, 2023 - March 22, 1996 OBERLIN, Kan. — Katlyn Marie Klima, of Oberlin, passed away Feb. 18, 2023, at the age of 26. She was born March 22, 1996, in McCook, Neb., to Brian and Lori (Shaffer) Klima. Katlyn grew up in Oberlin and was a 2014 graduate of Decatur Community High School. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Check out last night’s McCook YMCA league basketball results: Men’s League TNT Spartans 56, The Goats 40 Community Hospital 73, Courtside Ballers 46 Below Average Joes 94, Ellinger and Cappel CPA 87 Co-Ed League No name, just game 78, McCook 36ers 51...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Maywood-Hayes Center boys have earned a potential state finals preview on reigning champ North Platte St. Patrick’s home court tonight. On Tuesday, the 24-1 Wolves knocked out powerful 18-5 Elm Creek in a 50-40 D-1 subdistrict semifinal...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — While Class D-1 No. 1 and No. 2 collide at North Platte tonight, Dundy County-Stratton coach Kris Freeland knows his Tigers face their own tough D1-11 finals test. “Hitchcock County will be a tough opponent,” Freeland remarked about the No. 2-seed Falcons who meet his Tigers at 6:30 p.m. central time. “ They played very well against Cambridge on Tuesday and shot the ball extremely well...

Champaign, Ill. - Jaz Shelley led five Huskers in double figures with 26 points, while Isabelle Bourne added a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, as Nebraska put together its most complete and consistent performance of the season with a 90-57 Big Ten road win at No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night...