Stories from Thursday, December 14, 2023

McCook senior volleyball player Kori RIppen (seated, center) signs to continue her career at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, N.C., starting this fall. The 6’ middle hitter and blocker twice set McCook’s single-match record for kills during this 2023 season. ...

Because of tradition and with my mother-in-law Dolores’ urging, I have a formal china set. For those who remember DeGroff’s Department Store, my china set is made up of all the sample settings that were displayed on the wall - and had a hint of blue in the design...

Timothea Ann Frost May 4, 1940 - Dec. 8, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Timothea Ann Frost age 83, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Community Hospital in McCook. Timothea was born on May 4, 1940 in Denver Colo. to Mr. Williams and Getta B. (Dick) Williams...

Richard Joseph Vanover July 25, 2023 - Dec. 10, 2023 NORTON, Kan. - On July 25, 2023, God graced our lives with the birth of Richard Joseph Vanover. He was called home to heaven just four short months later, on Dec. 10, 2023. In his short time here, he managed to capture not only the hearts of his parents, and family, but those that took great care of him at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the NICU. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Besides approving new zoning regulations for solar farms on Tuesday, Red Willow County Commissioners heard a request from Fair Board Manager Jiles Bowman to use ARPA funds for new heaters and repairs for the ag and community buildings on the fairgrounds...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook community is coming together to spread joy and generosity this holiday season as the Southwest Nebraska Family Resource Center collaborates with local businesses for their annual Tree of Love event. With a history spanning almost two decades, Kathy Haas, the center’s director, has tirelessly worked alongside community organizations to ensure the success of the Tree of Love initiative...

Check out the latest league results rolling closer to Christmas: Men’s Major The Krips 287.5-189.5 Stockman’s Fd 285.5-194.5 Fullmomentum 278.5-201.5 Quality Irrigation 268-209 Maris General 253.5-225.5 Burton Well Drilling 253-225 Diamond Vogel 252-228...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — A 22-9 fourth quarter allowed Gothenburg’s girls to drop Southern Valley from the unbeaten ranks, 56-42, Tuesday evening. No Swede was close to matching S.V. senior Ann Bose’s 26 points, but eight Gothenburg players hit shots for their third win in four games this season...

LINCOLN, Neb. — A quartet of McCook Bison have earned Omaha World-Herald all-state honorable while several eight-man area players made first team this week. Seniors Brett Fraker, Patrick Gross, junior Quentin Terry and sophomore Tristan Campbell all made Class C-1 honorable mention...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Senior Jalen Kent’s eight steals were great along with the other Cambridge girls’ defensive heroics. Yet coach Kalyn Holldander knew something else was needing since the Loomis Wolves were still leading 32-28 through three quarters.....

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. —Nearly all five Cambridge starters scored in double figures during a super well-earned 57-54 win over the Loomis Wolves Tuesday evening. Every shooter was clutch whether it was grizzly sophomore Krayton Ruggles’ 15 points or classmate Brady Ahlemeyer connecting for two timely three-pointers...

COZAD, Neb. — Radio voice Rich Barnett couldn’t have been more right when junior Paige Bortner swished a three-pointer just before halftime Tuesday night... “Maybe the lid is off the basket!” Barnett proclaimed even though Cozad still led the McCook girls, 25-17, going into halftime...

BROKEN BOW, Neb. — McCook Junior High wrestlers made some history with a historic Broken Bow Invitational team title on Tuesday. Team scores : 1. McCook 174.5, 2. Elm Creek 141, 3. Broken Bow 138, 4. Ord 106, 5. Anselmo-Merna 98, 6. Amherst 97, 7. Kearney Catholic 95, 8. North Central 87, 9. Ogallala 57.5, 10. Pleasanton 57, 11. Arcadia-Loup City 42...