Stories from Monday, November 13, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College sophomore catcher Zeke Minic signed a letter of intent this week to continue his baseball career next year with the University of Nebraska-Omaha. “I wish him the best of luck. I think he’s going to continue getting better and has the chance to be a really good player,” said MCC Coach Jon Olsen. ...

RIVERTON, Wyo. – Behind 36 points from Gemma Gruettner Bacoul, the McCook Community College women rolled to a 92-75 win Friday over Dawson Community College. The win over the Montana school came in the opening game of the Central Wyoming Classic. The Lady Indians raced out to a 27-12 first quarter lead and never trailed...

RIVERTON, Wyo. – The McCook Community College women’s basketball team picked up its third straight win of the week taking an 80-45 win over a team of Wyoming all-stars in the Central Wyoming Classic Tournament. “These games are always a little different to play. You don't know what you are going to get with all-star teams that are put together,” said MCC Coach Brandon Pritchett...

LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team defeated Illinois 3-1 (25-14, 25-14, 24-26, 25-22) on Sunday afternoon in front of a crowd of 8,584 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers used a balanced attack with five players recording at least nine kills, and served more aces (10) than errors (8) for the first time this season...

Southwest's 6-3 state playoff season has led to seven players earning Six-Man All-District 4 honors this fall. The Roughriders averaged nearly 39 points per game while losing only to three powerhouse teams in Arthur County, Wilcox-Hildreth and Stuart who were a combined 25-6...

ATWOOD, Neb. — Senior Brayan Rodriguez's 24 total tackles still could not stop Wichita County from beating Rawlins County, 66-34, in the Kansas 1A football state quarterfinals Friday evening. Besides rushing for 452 yards, the 11-0 Indians completed all eight of their passes with four going for touchdowns...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Governor Jim Pillen has issued an Executive Order (EO) recalling state public servants who have continued to work remotely since the COVID pandemic. The order outlines specific circumstances in which remote work may be authorized by agency heads. The EO is effective January 2, 2023...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Gov. Jim Pillen has taken action by issuing an Executive Order requiring the return of state public servants to their offices, marking a shift from remote work arrangements established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The EO, effective from Jan. 2, 2024, delineates specific conditions under which remote work may be permitted, subject to approval by agency heads...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Dundy County Sheriff Clinton J. Smith has asked a court to block the release of a recall election scheduled to be released Tuesday. Smith faces the recall due to his inability to secure certification as a law enforcement officer. County commissioners withheld his paycheck after the state discovered he lied about his past, preventing him from being certified...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County commissioners agreed to use COVID relief money to buy COVID-19 and other vaccinations at Monday’s regular meeting. Red Willow County Health Department Director Brandy Bird said more residents than expected were taking advantage of vaccinations for things like COVID, shingles, RSV and others, so her agency had already spent about $96,000 of its $125,000 budget on vaccines with more than half of the budget year remaining...