Stories from Thursday, October 19, 2023

As I enter my senior year at McCook High School, being a member of Youth Change Reaction has truly been a privilege and a one-of-a-kind experience during my high school career. As a freshman, I applied for YCR because I knew upperclassmen who were a part of the McCook Community Foundation Fund’s youth organization and they shared their great experiences. ...

McCOOK, Neb., – The McCook Rotary Club, dedicated to supporting local organizations that make a positive impact on the community, proudly presented the YMCA of McCook with a generous grant of $1,260. This funding, made possible through the Rotary Foundation District Grant program, is earmarked for the YMCA Tumbling program, enhancing its equipment and capabilities...

McCOOK, Neb. – “It’s over, and on to the next one,” exclaimed Chamber President and CEO Casey Flint in reference to Heritage Days 2023. She said that, apart from the cold weather, everything went really well during the annual event held last weekend. Feedback received from vendors and festival goers has been positive...

Latest league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center where Diamond Vogel keeps rolling well enough to hold off Full Momentum... Men’s Major Diamond Vogel 151.5-88.5 Fullmomentum 147.5-92.5 TJ’s Family Fun 146.5-88.5 Burton Well Drg132.5-105.5 Stockmn’s Feed131.5-108.5...

McCOOK, Neb. — Three McCook Community College teams received accolades for outstanding seasons at Wednesday’s Mid Plains Community College board meeting in McCook. MCC Baseball Head Coach Jon Olson team’s 33 wins during the 2022-23 season was the most in the last decade...

Up Next: Nebraska will host No. 1 Wisconsin on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The match will be televised on Big Ten Network. huskers.com EVANSTON, Ill. - The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team swept Northwestern 25-15, 25-16, 25-21 on Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Zoning Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in the City Council Chambers to consider a request for a variance for a larger sign. The Coppermill Restaurant is asking to be allowed to erect a sign up to 250 square feet, with current zoning limiting that to 80 square feet...

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook delivered big state tourney wins and every player medaled for Bison tennis team finishing fourth Tuesday. The 2022 Class B champs totaled 32.5 points in this 30-team field. They finished behind only champion Elkhorn North (39), Mount Michael (37.25) and Grand Island CC (36.75)...

McCOOK, Neb. – A young student in North Platte High School lacked confidence and felt like an outcast at school. The bi-racial student didn’t have many friends and he began exhibiting a lot of destructive behaviors, skipping school, getting into trouble, and drinking...

McCOOK, Neb. — Senior Carlie Beckby’s 14 kills for Hastings was a downer on McCook “Seniors Night” along with the 25-9, 25-14, 25-12 Tigers victory Tuesday. “We just couldn’t get into a groove on our side of the net. When we got swings, Hastings’ libero picked up a lot of our attacks,” coach Trevor Hoins said. That kept Hastings in system which made it tough for our block and defense on our side of the net.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook volleyball coach Trevor Hoins offered high remarks about three seniors who played their final home matches Tuesday night. “Grace Wilhelmson is the definition of a true teammate. She works hard everyday in practice and accepts her role on the team. Always steps up in whatever she is asked to do. “...

CHADRON, Neb. — Remember any movie where the hero attempts to defuses a bomb while seconds tick away toward ultimate doom? Okay, ultimate doom might be a bit too strong — but the McCook Bison basically face this task Friday night. Their state playoff hopes depend on defusing Chadron’s 5’8” pack of dynamite: junior tailback Quinn Bailey...