Stories from Tuesday, May 9, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) would like to encourage residents to take an active role in staying safe during severe weather. Spring in Nebraska is a good time to think about severe weather and the risks that it brings...

TOP: Throwing out the first pitch, left, was Lloyd Benjamin, who played catcher ahead of future American League President Gene Budig in 1948. The field was once home to the semi-pro McCook Cats baseball team before being returned to younger players...

The short little message read: “Little, did you know that the flight you took me on in your champ years ago would result in me becoming a pilot as well. I still have pictures and video and you and I flying back down. I have no desire to fly for the airlines. But I think I will do some private charters in fairy Plains as a side gig in retirement.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — A county official is asking the director of the Household Hazardous Waste program for more details about its operations. Commission Chairman Ted Gans quizzed Josh Mullen about details such as labeling required on trucks hauling the waste and expenses and income associated with collections held in area communities...

McCOOK, Neb. — Many residents had an unpleasant surprise when they turned on their water faucets Monday morning. And some people may have been inappropriately accused of failing to flush the toilet after doing their business. Both occurrences provided plentiful fodder on social media networks...

McCOOK, Neb. – Shelly Branch, 8th-grade advanced language arts teacher, brought four student-authors to the McCook School Board of Education meeting Monday night. Working in teams, the students wrote and illustrated short stories, produced a movie trailer about the books, and then presented their creations to elementary-level students...

McCOOK, Neb. — A zoning workshop will be 6 p.m. Monday in the District Court room at the Red Willow County Courthouse. Red Willow County has imposed six-month a moratorium on solar development until zoning laws can be updated, and a representative of the county’s consultant will be present. The meeting is open to the public...

McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook School Board of Education approved two contracts for high school teachers, approved the purchase of science materials, and heard a presentation from a Municipal Advisor about the services they could offer in the process of financing a major capital project...

COZAD, Neb. — McCook Pinnacle Bank’s Legion baseball team delivered a 6-2 season-opening victory over Cozad Monday evening. Legion baseball including the McCook National Bank Seniors will be swinging into full-speed action within the next two weeks...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Two members of the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo, and the MPCC Stampede has been named Regional Rodeo of the Year. The news follows the final competition of the season for the Great Plains Region – the Nebraska Cornhusker Rodeo hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Friday and Saturday in Lincoln...

McCook’s JV golfers shot 380 as a team while competing in the Great Nebraska tournament on Monday. Varsity player Colton Koetter led the Bison with a solid round of 89 while freshman Trenton Raile followed closely at 92 and Trevor Nokes shot 93. Cason Waugh and Jelen Collicott both totaled 106s for the next Bison rounds...

KEARNEY, Neb. — A combined 20-5 grand finale performance lifted the McCook Bison JV tennis girls to second place at Monday’s Kearney 10-team tourney. “A super effort and excellent way to closeout the season,” coach Matt Wiemers remarked about his team...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Scottsbluff surprised McCook, 33-30, for a rare victory over the Bison girls tennis team at Saturday’s Scottsbluff Invitational. “Scottsbluff played their home courts really well,” coach Matt Wiemers observed. Senior Carsyn Craig never cares where she dominates as four impressive 8-0 sweeps raised her record to 29-1 at No. 2 singles...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, May 20 at 1 to 3PM located at the YMCA. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season...

McCOOK, Neb. — Registration has kicked off for the McCook Bison Championship Football Camp and continues through Wednesday, May 31. The $50 fee includes coaching and a camp-issued football. Scholarships are also available. Registrations may be mailed to McCook football coach Joe Vetrovsky or dropped off at McCook High School...

McCOOK, Neb. – Many residents had an unpleasant surprise when they turned on their water faucets Monday morning. And some people may have been inappropriately accused of failing to flush the toilet after doing their business. Both occurrences provided plentiful fodder on social media networks...