Stories from Friday, November 3, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Junior Erin Johnson jumped into Thursday morning with one message in mind to jolt Pinnacle Bank Arena....

The nuances of labor shortages in a post-pandemic world "Challenging Assumptions: Exploring the Nuances of Labor Shortages in a Post-Pandemic World" Over the past weekend, I spoke with a fellow baby boomer who was incredulous about the current labor shortages. ...

The cold has come to visit us for a few days, leaving shortly to give our animals a break so they can prepare for the season to come. It doesn't leave without reminding us of what the cold will bring, a clean slate of snow. My horses have fuzzed up, as have many of the cattle, and even the coyotes I've seen running across the moonlit land. ...

This question is for those over 90, for even if you are younger & feel old, you are still collecting wisdom. Perhaps when you hit 90, you can sort out all the wisdom you have gathered & narrow it down to the most precious tidbits. When your children were born. Everyone warned you to enjoy every moment of their little lives for they grow up too fast. We were never told that all of life goes too fast...

McCOOK, Neb. — At the end of every Big Give, people want to know the numbers, which is perfectly understandable. The 2023 Southwest Nebraska Big Give is no different and the numbers look good for the annual one-day of giving. On Nov. 2, more than $190,000 was donated to 38 non-profit organizations in McCook and Southwest Nebraska through 731 donations. But those are not the final numbers...

Be sure to wish Ann Trail of McCook, Neb. a very Happy Birthday on Sunday, Nov. 5, when she turns 85 years young. Cards will reach her at: 201 West M, McCook, NE 69001

50th anniversary McCOOK, Neb. - The family of Randy and Shirley Ryser of McCook, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday., Nov. 10, 2023. They were married Nov. 10, 1973. Randy and Shirley moved to McCook that same year. They were both employed by McCook Public Schools. Randy was a physical education teacher and a coach and Shirley was a paraeducator...

The Cheyenne Indians were on a path of destruction through the southwest Nebraska and northwest Kansas region in 1878. While the families that gathered at Indianola were untouched, across the Republican river to the south they did much damage, killing 40 or 50 men, taking some women captive, and generally causing havoc and heartache...

McCOOK, Neb. — An update on the idea of allowing UTVs — utility terrain vehicles — to operate on city streets is among the items on Monday’s City Council agenda. The council meets at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers in the municipal building, 505 West C Street in McCook...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — In response to the closure of the Arapahoe Good Samaritan Society care facility in 2021, a public meeting is scheduled for Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at Prairie Pines, 1010 2nd Street, Arapahoe, to discuss the proposed formation of the Republican Valley Homecare Cooperative. The meeting, organized by the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center (NCDC), is open to anyone interested in working in the Homecare Industry...

McCOOK, Neb. — The MCC Indians Boosters are inviting all local military veterans to the McCook Community College ladies and men’s basketball games on Tuesday, at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. respectively at the Graff Events Center. In a special show of appreciation for veterans, they will be admitted free, and free popcorn will be served to all in attendance. Veterans are encouraged to wear something to recognize their area of service, but it is not required...

STERLING, Colo. – The McCook Community College volleyball season came to an end Thursday with a 3-0 sweep by No. 17 Casper College. The Thunderbirds won 25-17, 25-15 and 25-19, improve to 25-12 and to advance in the Friday consolation round of the Region IX Division 1 tournament...

McCOOK, Neb. — At the end of every Big Give, people want to know the numbers, which is perfectly understandable. The 2023 Southwest Nebraska Big Give is no different and the numbers look good for the annual one-day of giving. On Nov. 2, more than $190,000 was donated to 38 non-profit organizations in McCook and Southwest Nebraska through 731 donations. But those are not the final numbers...

GARDEN CITY, Kan. – The McCook Community College men’s basketball team lost a 79-73 decision Wednesday to No. 16 Garden City Community College to open the season on the road at Conestoga Arena. “This one hurts. We played hard and well enough to win it, we just couldn't come up with the play,” said MCC Coach Jacob Brandl...

McCOOK, Neb. – The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook is happy to announce a new program coming to the Y in December. Thomas Viglianco, former DI and professional basketball player will be hosting a basketball fundamentals camp at the Y in McCook on December 2...

The McCook Community College women’s basketball team starts the season this weekend with home games Friday and Saturday. On Friday MCC hosts Easter Wyoming at 5:30 p.m. followed with a 2 p.m. game Saturday against Laramie County Community College. These are part of three women’s/men’s doubleheaders over five days...

McCOOK, Neb. — In this season of Thanksgiving the Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee is thankful all the agriculture industry contributes to the Southwest Nebraska lifestyle. Farmer stories will be highlighted at the First Tuesday event Nov. 7 from 7 to 8 pm at the Biéroc Café. On tap to share two generations of stories are featured speakers Kalli and Mason Nelms and Merrit and Susan Nelms. The committee hopes that others will join them...

The Bank of America Institute recently released alarming data that should send shockwaves through the United States. According to their research, the average cost of child care has surged by a staggering 32% since 2019, outpacing the overall inflation rate of 20% during the same period. This revelation is not just a matter of financial statistics; it is a stark reminder of the challenges American families, particularly mothers, face in balancing work and family life...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Bison Unified Bowling Team hosted their first quadrangular of the season recently. McCook competed against Cambridge, Lexington, and Ogallala. McCook took secondplace falling to a tough squad from Lexington. McCook fell just 20 pins shy of their counterparts from Lexington...

LINCOLN, Neb. — One Southwest comeback was absoutely awesome as the Roughriders erased a 10-point deficit in Thursday’s D-1 state quarterfinal against Elgin Public Pope John. “Down 18-8, did I think we still had it?” coach Kim Barnett said in response to a reporter’s question. “I don’t know about that, but I’ve seen us make some great comebacks this season. I thought we were still in it, yeah.”...