Stories from Friday, April 5, 2024

As we approach the final months of our presidential election process, I think about how media coverage and advertising have changed over the years. Social media now play a prominent role in news coverage, generating what’s known as “earned media” in marketing circles...

In a landmark move, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalized a rule mandating two-person train crews on major freight railroads across the nation. This development marks a crucial victory for organized labor and, most importantly, a significant step forward in bolstering rail safety...

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nebraska senior Keisei Tominaga started his Final Four weekend with a flourish, winning a pair of events at the State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships Thursday evening in Phoenix. Tominaga won the Hanes Originals Soft Touch Men’s 3-Point Championship before capping the night with a win in the Skechers Battle of the Champions in a matchup of the men’s and women’s 3-point champions...

McCOOK, Neb. — Scores from the McCook YMCA’s Adult Volleyball Leagues Thursday: Women’s Recreational Pancake Posers 2-0 over Beta Blockers Pancake Posers 2-0 over Get Served Pax 2-0 over Get Served Wagner Chevrolet 2-0 over El Puerto Giggles Wagner Chevrolet 2-0 over Pax...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Hitchcock County’s golfers were 27-stroke winners in Tuesday’s seven-team Dundy County-Stratton Golf Invitational. Chase County leader Gavin Wisnieski won the individual title with his round of 74. However, the team champion Falcons took three of those next four top places...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — The McCook JV tennis girls took second among eight teams with 88 points at Thursday’s Lexington JV Invitational. Junior Jaylee Hammond’s 7-0 finish led the Bison as her complete results appear: 1 Singles-Jaylee Hammond, 7-0, 1st Place...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College baseball team picked up a pair of wins Wednesday at home downing the York University JV 9-6 and 11-1 in five innings. MCC got back-to-back home runs from freshman Maddox Shaver (Belleville Ontario) and sophomore Michael Quick (Oshawa, Ontario) in the sixth inning of Game 1 to help overcome a 6-5 deficit...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Yes indeed, several area athletes are already at or near the top of Class D state track-field leader boards as invites really heat up in April. The Don Stine Invitational on Monday in Cambridge will include these top contenders: Cambridge junior JoLie Farr leads all of ‘D” with her 12.48 100-meter dash time...

McCOOK Neb. - At the upcoming McCook Public Schools School Board meeting Superintendent Grant Norgaard will highlight recent talks with representatives from Sampson Construction, W Design, and the School District, discussing construction plans for a new junior high building and auditorium and remodeling the performing arts spaces...

McCOOK Neb. — Chairman Joe Townsley opened the McCook Chamber of Commerce annual meeting over the lunch hour on Thursday. He went over the financials, saying that the board has recently been pretty tight with funds. “We are in a perfect spot moving forward,” Townsley said...

Ruth Melinda Sayre OMAHA, Neb. - Ruth Melinda Sayre took leave from this world on Monday, April 1, 2024. Two perfect bird calls sounded from her favorite kitchen clock marking that profound moment in time for her family and friends honored to be with Ruth as she made her transition...

James “Jim” Brown March 24, 1935 - April 2, 2024 TRENTON Neb. - James Leroy Brown, Jr. was born on March 24, 1935 at the family home outside Trenton, Nebraska to Kenneth “Mike” and Bernice (Jones) Brown. He attended and graduated from Trenton High School. Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country proudly for 14 years as an aircraft maintenance technician...

Jo Murner Sept. 14, 1930- April 2, 2024 INDIANOLA Neb. - Jo Murner, age 93 of Indianola, passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook on April 2, 2024. She was bon in Mott, North Dakota on Sept. 14, 1930, to Gale and Cora (Oliene) Rounds.  She and the family moved to Rapid City, S.D. where Jo graduated from Rapid City High School...

McCOOK Neb. — Volunteers successfully secured a planning grant from the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund in an exciting development for the McCook Creative District. This leap of faith was met with enthusiasm and dedication from the community, showcasing their commitment to enhancing the local arts and culture scene...