Stories from Monday, March 4, 2024

CLARENDON, Texas – The McCook Community College softball team won its 14th game in a row in a Saturday sweep over Clarendon College, 9-1 and 23-1. “It was a good day for us,” said MCC Coach Mike Mendenhall. “We knew these were games we are supposed to win, and our girls game out with some fire.”...

The McCook Community College baseball team broke its five-game losing streak with a come-from-behind, 9-8 walk-off win Friday at the Jaycees Sports Complex. The Indians lost Game 2 to Northeast Community College 16-4. “Game 1 was a fun one to win, that was the kind of team that I want to be and know we can be,” said MCC Coach Jon Olsen. ...

The McCook Community College men lost an 81-78 decision to Otero Junior College Saturday, and also lost the chance to host an opening-round Region IX Tournament next weekend. The loss topples the Indians to the sixth seed among the seven Region IX South teams and a likely matchup next weekend against third-seeded Northeastern Junior College at Sterling, Colo. Pairings and game times will be announced early next week...

Trinidad State downed the McCook Community College men Friday night at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center, 83-57. The Trojans came into the game locked up as the second seed in next weekend’s opening round of the Region IX tournament. MCC entered the game battling for seeding with hopes of hosting a first-round play-in game next weekend with a third or fourth seed. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — A multi-county candidate’s forum for all local, state, and federal Republican candidates will begin with a meet-and-greet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at Bedore Barn/Marlene’s Kitchen, 38404 Road 719 in McCook. Candidates will address the group beginning at 2:30 pm. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — An estimated $200,000 in damage to a structure and contents resulted from a Saturday evening fire in McCook, but the owners were not home and no injuries were reported. Firefighters were called to the scene at 6:53 p.m. and found a garage ablaze between Norris and West 1st on I Street, owned by Ron and Missy Nelson, who were not home then...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska has wielded his veto power against LB 307, a bill put forward to establish Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) at the local level, enabling the distribution of hypodermic needles to drug users. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Megan Hunt from Omaha and greenlit by a legislative vote of 30-7-12, sought to provide an exception from prosecution for authorized needle distribution service providers...

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Keisei Tominaga scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half, Juwan Gary added 15 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks and Nebraska never trailed in its 67-56 win over cold-shooting Rutgers on Sunday night. Josiah Allick added 10 points and 12 rebounds for Nebraska (21-9, 11-8 Big Ten). The Cornhuskers, who lost 78-69 to Ohio State last time out, have won five of their last six games...

Attorney General Mike Hilgers’ call for vigilance during National Consumer Protection Week couldn’t have come at a more crucial time. The prevalence of online fraud, particularly in the form of identity theft, financial scams, and cyber threats, underscores the importance of safeguarding personal information and accounts. ...