Stories from Friday, October 27, 2023

It’s no surprise that we view world events through the context of our own experiences. What other choice do we have? As I attempt to bolster my inadequate understanding of current events in Israel, I can’t help but draw comparisons with our American experience. The analogies are by no means perfect, but they are close enough to help me decipher the Middle East situation and, for a moment, reflect on our own...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Five area counties will receive more than $24,000 in dividends, or more than a half-million dollars since they joined the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association II governmental workers compensation coverage and risk management and self insurance program...

In a world where our inboxes are flooded with cautionary messages about unknown links and attachments, there is one message that should be welcomed and embraced – the call for breast cancer screening. Every year, in the United States, countless lives are touched by the harrowing diagnosis of breast cancer. However, there is hope, and it lies in the power of prevention and early detection through screening...

The September and October State Board of Education meetings were held in Aurora and Gering, respectively. Panhandle residents and school officials have expressed gratitude that we held a meeting in western Nebraska. A topic that dominated board discussion at both meetings was the proposed plan for the designated priority schools both are located on the Santee Reservation. ...

OVERTON, Neb. — Cambridge coach Lauren Carpenter talked about Tuesday’s subdistrict win over No. 1 Overton that now has her Trojans D-2 No. 1 entering Saturday’s district final vs. Hay Springs. The girls played with a lot of energy and excitement. They knew that Overton was going to be a battle and they went in with a positive mindset,” she said. ...

New “Welcome to McCook” signs are in place for McCook’s main entrances, and a variety of trees stretch along the sidewalk toward Walmart, thanks to the Ten Free Trees program offered by the Nebraska Forest Service and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Supplied by the Common Scents Nursery and planted by city crews, they include two each of bur oak, hackberry and chinkapin oak, and one each of skyline honeylocust, acer fall fiesta maple, sterling linden and catalpa. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Check out the Adult Women’s Volleyball League matches taking place at the Ed Thomas Family YMCA Thursday: Women’s Recreational Winder 2, Donald Bumps 0 Winder 2, El Puerto Giggles 0 Beta Blockers 2, Donald Bumps 1 Wagner Chevrolet 2, El Puerto Giggles 0...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The top-ranked Nebraska volleyball team begins the second half of the Big Ten slate with back-to-back home matches this weekend. The Huskers host Maryland tonight at 7 p.m. and Rutgers on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Friday’s match against Maryland is Nebraska’s annual “Pink Match” sponsored by CHI Health...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College announced its winners of the 2023-2024 Teammates Scholarships. The Holly Myers Female Teammate of the year is Ella Covill-Marter, softball and the Myron Mingo Male Teammate of the year is Zeki Cavli, men’s basketball...

McCOOK, Neb. — Several local pool players were recognized for winning the Summer Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball and 9-Ball Pool Leagues. The Sunday 8-Ball title was claimed by “Second Sons” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook including (see photo) Dustin Brown, Steve Dailey, Anthony Fischer, Brian Thomas, Kendell Foster and Brady Fawver...

Richard “Dick” Leslie Mintling Dec. 4, 1930 - Oct. 21, 2023 KEARNEY, Neb. - Richard “Dick” Leslie Mintling, 92 of Kearney passed away Sat., Oct. 21, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Keens Memorial Home. He was surrounded by his loving family as his battle with Lewy Body Dementia came to a peaceful end...

During the pandemic, school closures and the transition to online or remote learning were no doubt challenges for our Nebraska students, teachers, and parents. As students logged on to their Zoom calls and worked on their online schooling, parents were often sitting side-by-side to work on their own online remote work. ...