Stories from Friday, December 1, 2023

I had reason to pull out a neat old book of mine this week. It’s one that my mom gave me back in the late '80s, written by a gentleman named Tad Tuleja, who is often referred to as a “folklorist” in web references. The Folklorist moniker may be a bit generous. Teluja...

OMAHA, Nebraska - In a federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, Amy Shepherd, a 44-year-old resident of Wichita, Kansas, was sentenced on November 30, 2023, for wire fraud related to an embezzlement scheme. Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr revealed that United States District Court Judge Brian C. ...

McCOOK Neb. -  As the holiday season approaches, McCook, Nebraska is bustling with festive cheer and an array of exciting events for everyone to enjoy. The McCook Chamber of Commerce along with local businesses and individuals bring a ‘Winter Wonderland’ to the area. From captivating performances to joyful parades and charming markets, here are the must-attend activities happening this weekend:...

In the end times, there will be an increase in the number of lovers of self (narcissism). Everyone has a narcissistic moment or season in life. When we become selfish, thinking it is the only way we can get our needs met and we don’t trust anyone else to be in charge; not even God. ...

Clark and Dawna Bates will be honored upon their retirement at an open house on Sunday, December 10, from 2-4 p.m. at McCook Christian Church. Clark and Dawna Bates to be honored upon retirement McCOOK, Neb. — The public is invited to celebrate the ministry of Clark and Dawna Bates at McCook Christian Church on Sunday, December 10, from 2-4 pm...

LINCOLN, Nebraska— Nebraska State Troopers have wrapped up a comprehensive season-long initiative dedicated to ensuring the safety of travelers during Husker gamedays. Deploying both ground and aerial patrols, troopers were actively engaged in assisting fans as they traveled to and from Memorial Stadium...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball League scores Thursday evening: Wagner Chevrolet over Donald Bumps, 2-0 Donald Bumps over El Puerto Giggles, 2-1 Beta Blockers over Wagner Chevrolet, 2-1 El Puerto Giggles over Get Served, 2-0 Beta Blockers over Winder, 2-0...

The latest Men’s League results from TJ’s Family Fun Center during a holiday week which belonged to Burton Well Drilling. Men’s Major Quality Irrigation 252-165 The Krips 246-171 Fullmomentum 242.5-177.5 Stockman’s Feed 238-182 Burton Well Dr 228.5-189.5...

TRENTON, Neb. — Cambridge girls only allowed nine first-half points and never looked back in a 41-30 opening victory over Hitchocck County Thursday night. Junior Erin Johnson showed the Trojan power early when she stepped outside to hit a three-point shot...

TRENTON, Neb. —From sharing the basketball to beautiful team defense, coach Dennis Hengen enjoyed everything he saw about Southwest’s 51-28 opening win over Medicine Valley Thursday night. “Yeah, I would agree with that,” Hengen said as the Roughriders roll into a game against familiar foe Maywood-Hayes Center on Saturday...

McCOOK, Neb. — The visiting North Platte Bulldogs escaped with a 42-38 win over McCook’s reserve/freshman boys Thursday night, Kooper Rakes’ 13 points powered the Bison effort where six players hit shots. Ty Junker chipped in eight points, Cason Waugh six, Quinn Taylor five, Asher Wilson four and Kale Sattler two points...

TRENTON, Neb. — Both the Cambridge and Hitchcock County boys were ready for live game action with Trojans firing past their hosts, 62-57, Thursday evening. It was a BRos kind of night since teammates Brady Ahlemeyer and Brohdey Wood scored most of their combined 32 points after intermission...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Bison know they’ll be seeing some grizzled varsity-tested faces when taking on Chase County tonight and Imperial Saturday afternoon. “They both return quite a few players from a year ago,” coach Joe Imus commented. “They’ll be a lot more experienced at the varsity level than us.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — Plans for McCook’s sewer plant are among items on the agenda for the McCook City Council meeting Monday night. Convening at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers, the council will hear a presentation by Miller & Associates on the completed Facility Plan Summary for the Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades and consider submitting the completed Facility Plan to USDA-RD for funding consideration...