Stories from Friday, June 14, 2024

INDIANOLA, Neb. — Just like those amazing Indianola Chiefs from 58 years ago, Jerry Liess’ induction into the Nebraska Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame is all about teamwork. Liess was an all-state quarterback, safety and leader for those Indinaola Chiefs on a team that captured the 1966 Nebraska State championship with their 10-0 season...

In 2013, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) employed the "nuclear option," changing the rules to allow cloture on executive branch nominations and most judicial nominations (excluding the Supreme Court) with a simple majority of 51 votes instead of 60. At the time, pundits warned that what goes around comes around...

McCOOK Neb. - A swimming pool update is expected, and long-awaited action will be taken regarding the Sports Complex at the upcoming McCook City Council Meeting. There will be a Public Hearing regarding a real estate purchase of property owned by John D. Walters, north of Q Street in northwest McCook...

McCOOK Neb. — The inaugural CASA Corporate Games will kick off Crazy Days’ first event on Monday, June 17, 2024. This unique week-long event fosters camaraderie, healthy competition, and team-building in a relaxed and fun environment.  Thirteen local businesses have signed up to participate in team-building and networking and to significantly contribute to a noble cause, making a real difference in our community. Events include Pickleball on Monday, Trivia on Tuesday, Bowling on Wednesday, Axe Throwing on Thursday, and a Golf Scramble on Friday. . ...

Alex Farell, a medical student from Canton, Mich. and Ginger ten Bensel perform an original song for Buffalo Commons boosters at a preview Thursday night at the Biéroc Café, while headliner Paul Strickland and local celebrities John Hubert and Cal Siegfried regale the audience with outlandish or true-ish tales. ...

Being a father is not easy; it takes sacrifice, which means playing an essential role in a child’s life by being there for them and loving them unconditionally. Every father knows they need to provide abundant love and support. A father is always there for their children, offering guidance, support, and education. The greatest joy, of course, for any father is seeing their children thrive, do well in life, and be healthy...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that Viglianco Hoops Basketball Camp will be back in McCook this summer following a successful camp this past December. This time, Thomas will be bringing former Nebraska Cornhusker standout and current...

Top three results that are available for the McCook YMCA Swim Team and other area swimmers at Saturday’s Benkelman Invitational. The Plains Tsunami League official website states more results had not been finalized. Event 3, 100-long freestyle: 3. Mary Weber, McCook, 2:09.57...

AXTELL, Neb. — NTV announcers weren’t blowing hot air when they said the RPAC girls talent was “loaded” entering Thursday’s New West All-Star basketball competition. The RPAC fired on all cylinders throughout an impressive 67-49 victory against their familiar Fort Kearny Conference foes...

AXTELL, Neb. — A final hoops contest of 2023-24 filled with state champions and finalists featured the RPAC boys winning a 77-74 beauty over Fort Kearny Conference stars Thursday night. Cambridge alum Carson Trompke — not even month from winning two Class D state track-field titles — scored 20 points for MVP honors in this New West All-Star basketball contest...

Sporting a sharp new haircut, McCook High grad Kaiden Porter (right) sllices to the basket during Thursday’s New West All-Star Basketball Game at Axtell High School. Porter helped the Southwest Conference All-Star boys win a tough 56-51 challenge over the LouPlatte Conference’s best 2024 basketball grads...

Aaron Steven Cathcart June 26, 1972 - June 5, 2024 PRINCETON, Ill. - Aaron Steven Cathcart, 51, of Princeton, IL, was born June 26, 1972 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook, Neb. to Steve Vale Cathcart and Beverly (Delai) Cathcart. After a brief illness, he passed away on June 5, 2024 at CGH Hospital in Sterling, Ill...

Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh Aug. 31, 1946 - June 2, 2024 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh passed peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2024, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Indianola with Father Michael Houlihan celebrating. Burial in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery of Indianola will follow services...

McCOOK, Neb. — Petition signatures will be gathered on three days this month in Norris Park as part of an effort to repeal a law that appropriates state funding for private school scholarships in Nebraska. The petitions will be available for registered voters to sign on these dates:...