Stories from Monday, October 16, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Chadron’s state playoff dreams died against the McCook Bison a year ago ... So will Bison fans see revenge or a repeat in Chadron Friday night? McCook vs. Chadron surely appears to be the ultimate Class C-1 state “play-in or play yourselves out” game kicking off at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. in Chadron).

SCOTTSBLUFF – The McCook Community College volleyball team went on the road Saturday and picked up a critical Region IX South win over Western Nebraska Community College. After dropping the first set 25-15, MCC rolled to three straight set wins, 25-18, 25-23 and 25-19...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton has landed the West No. 1 seed and will host Elm Creek on Thursday as Eight-Man football playoffs begin across Nebraska. The undefeated Tigers (8-0 record) have set 5 p.m. mountain time for their D-2 opener with those 3-5 West No. 16-seed Elm Creek Buffaloes...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Jennifer Raburn, Assistant Clerk in Red Willow County Court, has been selected to serve as Furnas County Court Clerk Magistrate in Beaver City. A swearing-in ceremony is set for 1 p.m. today at the courthouse in Furnas County. “Jennifer’s time and training in Red Willow County Court will be invaluable in her taking on her new responsibilities with the Furnas County Court,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — All the McCook Bison leaders from Friday's 17-14 victory over previously unbeaten Adams Central (7-1) at Weiland Field. TEAM STATS Rushing yards: McCook 174, Adams Central 72 Passing: Adams Central 193, McCook 62 First downs: Adams Central 15, McCook 9...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County is replacing security cameras in the courthouse because the old ones were manufactured in China at a cost of about $6,000. Commissioners also approved new digital-capable radios for the sheriff’s departments and took steps to implement required drug testing for the eight county employees that have commercial driver's licenses...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has introduced a groundbreaking solution to streamline benefit program applications for Nebraskans. The iServe Nebraska Portal now offers an integrated benefit application, simplifying the process for accessing Medicaid and Economic Assistance programs...

GRANT, Neb. — Hitchcock County senior Chayse Keith and Medicine Valley sophomore Kael Garrett both qualified for state from the tough D-6 district cross country meet last week. Garrett placed sixth overall with a time of 18:13.47 to earn his spot on Kearney Country Club’s Course Friday...

Arapahoe, Southwest and Chase County all scored big home wins on Friday while building momentum for state playoff quests starting this week. Recaps from all area varsity football Friday: Arapahoe 78, Sand. Valley 30 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — The Warriors (7-1 record) stampeded Sandhills Valley (1-7) with 10 rushing touchdowns and nearly 13 yards per carry in this regular-season finale...

OBERLIN, Kan. — The Rawlins County Buffaloes unleashed not one but two 22-0 quarters to blast free from Decatur Community, 58-12, in their rivalry game Friday evening. Senior Braxton Dixson completed seven of his nine passes, but junior Ryan Sramek led the 7-0 Buffaloes again with four rushing touchdowns...