Stories from Friday, February 9, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — Ed Thomas YMCA leaders announce that registration is now open for Adult Basketball. Divisions include Men’s 5 vs. 5 Full-Court and Co-Ed 4 vs. 4 Half-Court. Season begins the week of February 20. Both Men’s League and Co-Ed League will be played on Tuesday evenings...

DALLAS, Texas – The McCook Community College baseball team opened season Friday with a pair of losses to Dallas College Brookhaven. The Bears won the first game 5-4 and took the second game 9-4. “Obviously it’s not the way we wanted to start the season, but it was just kind of a different day,” said MCC Coach Jon Olsen. “If we made a mistake they capitalized and we couldn’t get off the field with two outs.”...

GARDEN CITY, Kan. – The McCook Community College softball team won a doubleheader over Garden City Friday. The Lady Indians won 18-0 and 17-5 in a pair of five-inning games. “It was a good day for us today,” said MCC Coach Mike Mendenhall. “We played good defense, our pitchers competed in the zone, and we hit the ball well.”...

I recently took a road trip up to North Platte, which used to be the northern edge of my business footprint and a weekly visit. It’s been too long since I ventured out in that direction, but driving north on 83 made it crystal clear that too much time had passed since I took that route. ...

COLUMBUS, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol has disclosed new information shedding light on the recent officer-involved shooting in Columbus. The incident, which unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, has left the community reeling with questions. At approximately 1 p.m. ...

Phil and Connie (Hinz) Gildersleeve are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 20, 2024 Family would like you to help them celebrate by showering them with good wishes. Please mail cards to: 49230 Paul Rd O’Neill, NE 68763

KENNEBUNK, Maine (AP) — As long as they still have each other, they’re still going to go to every Super Bowl. That’s the sentiment shared by three friends who say they are the final fans who can claim membership in the exclusive “never missed a Super Bowl” club. And they’re back again for number 58 — Super Bowl 58 — this year...

OXFORD, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton didn’t stay down long as senior Jackson Kerchal’s 29 points and 21 rebounds sparked a 61-48 win over Southern Valley Thursday night. Kerchal topped the entire Tiger team production of 26 in a Tuesday night 50-26 loss to North Platte St. Pat’s...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College softball team starts play today on the road at Garden City, Kan., the first of six road games in Kansas before the home opener Feb. 21 against Colby Community College. MCC coach Mike Mendenhall is relying on key returners, 11 newcomers and a team that will pride itself on pitching and defense and a lot of speed...

cCook Community College baseball team opens the season today in Dallas with a three-game series against Dallas College Brookhaven. Today’s doubleheader starts at noon with a 1 p.m. start in the Saturday series finale. The Indians are coming off a record-setting 2023 season...

While the McCook Bison host Saturday’s B-1 district meet, other area wrestling teams will be competing this weekend to qualify for Nebraska State Championships in Omaha starting Thursday morning. Class C Chase County’s boys send 13 wrestlers into the C-4 district meet at Broken Bow. The Longhorns will compete against Southwest Conference powers Broken Bow, Valentine and Minden among 16 teams...

McCOOK, Neb. — Area poolplayers earned cash prizes for their top performances in the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 9-Ball Fun & Cash tournament held recently at TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook. The tournament hosted 22 players from all over western Nebraska and paid $700 in cash prizes to the top four shooters...

McCOOK Neb. - Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 academic year, the McCook School Board will deliberate on the school calendar, with many similarities with the present year’s schedule. Key dates include a teacher’s return on August 12 and a student’s start date of August 14. Notable adjustments include an extended Christmas break due to the alignment of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as well as a postponed Easter break to late April...

McCOOK, Neb. — St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in McCook will be having its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 13. The pancake supper will be serving delicious pancakes, sausage, juice and desserts in the Parish Hall of St. Albans Church, West 1st and F Streets in McCook...

McCook, Neb. - Geraldine Brown, is a multifaceted individual with a deep-seated passion for art and mental health, is currently being showcased in the ‘Vault” at the McCook Art Guild this month. Known not only for her artistic skills but also for her extensive background in counseling and therapy, Brown seamlessly intertwines her two passions to create pieces that speak volumes about human emotions and experiences...

McCOOK,Neb. — Road plans and seeking bids for road maintenance are among the items on Monday's meeting of the Red Willow County Commissioners. Opening at 9 a.m., commissioners will convene at 9:15 a.m. as a Board of Equalization, when County Assessor Kristi Korell will present recommendations regarding tax exemptions on real and personal property...