Stories from Thursday, March 9, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — Icy conditions are believed to be a contributing factor in a rollover accident that killed the driver this morning. At 7:24 a.m. today, McCook Fire and Rescue, McCook Police Department and the Red Willow County Sheriff responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident north of mile marker 17 on U.S. Highway 83, just north of the Nebraska Work Ethic Camp...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Parents everywhere should take notes about the bedtime plan for Dundy County-Stratton Wednesday night. “I think everyone was in bed about 9 p.m. or so,” coach Kris Freeland said this morning as the Tigers get ready for Class D-1 state semifinal play...

OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man has pleaded guilty to money laundering and agreed to forfeit a quarter-million-dollar sports car, trucks, cars and cash in connection with a $5 million embezzlement case. Jeffrey Stenstrom, 42, faces up to 20 years in federal prison, a half-million-dollar fine...

As Midwesterners, it is ingrained in us to be humble. You are not supposed to brag. You are not supposed to boast. You are not supposed to gloat. Instead, you are supposed to remain modest, not looking for recognition or commendations but instead quietly going about your work...

80th birthday The family of Ann Macfee of McCook is hosting an open house and card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born in Baton Rouge, La. Her family includes children, Michelle (Wade) Pearson of Oconto, Neb., Melanie (John) Cordaway of Spring, Texas, Mike (Loretta) Macfee of McCook, Monica Macfee of McCook; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. ...

Most recent results from Men’s League at TJ’s Family Fun Center: Men’s Major Maris General Cons.187-113 Diamond Vogel 186-114 Stockman’s Feed 176-124 Fullmomentum 165-135 Quality Irrigation 164.5-131.5 Burton Well Drilling 163-137...

Latest results from McCook YMCA Adult Basketball League action Tuesday evening. Co-Ed Play Today, Score Tomorrow 40, McCook 36ers 47 No name, Just Game 58, McCook 36ers 53 Men TNT Spartans 62, Courtside Ballers 54 Below Average Joes 84, Community Hospital 84...

LINCOLN, Neb. — A final look at all the Southern Valley girls leaders during their Class C-2 state quarterfinal last week which Guardian Angels Central Catholic won 67-46. SV EAGLES (21-4 final record): Tori Bose 15 points on seven-for-10 shots, Adi Hunt 14 points on four for six and five of seven free throws, Ann Bose 7 points, 4 for 4 free throws; Brynn Baily 6 points on 3 for 4 shooting, Brecklyn Hammond 2 points, Jessica Lambert 2. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The All-Nebraska Junior College Golf Challenge, which was scheduled to take place Tuesday at Centura Hills Golf Course in Cairo, is being moved to McCook’s Heritage Hills Golf Course. “If you are close enough come out and watch and support the MCC golf team,” said MCC Coach Tyler Loop...