Stories from Tuesday, October 8, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — Monday’s wonderful scene near 10 p.m. at the Jaycees Complex still raised one potentially disturbing question:

Ruth Helen Ballou Pratt Oct. 31, 1926 - Sept. 29, 2024 LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - Ruth Helen Ballou Pratt went to meet her eternal Father on Sept. 29, 2024, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she had been living with her sister, Mary Courtright, for the past four years...

James (Jim) Robert Wilkinson Jan. 29, 1954- Sept. 27, 2024 CURTIS, Neb. - James (Jim) Robert Wilkinson, lifetime resident of Curtis, Neb., passed away suddenly on Sept. 27, 2024, at the age of 70. Jim was born Jan. 29, 1954, in Omaha, Neb., and was the beloved son of Donald Penner Wilkinson and Jeanne (Walrath) Wilkinson...

Leva Janeen (White) Gill June 5, 1974 - Sept. 28, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Leva Janeen (White) Gill was born in McCook, Neb., on June 5, 1974. She passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte on Sept. 28, 2024, at the age of 50. Janeen, daughter of Thomas and Sheryl White, grew up in McCook then graduated from N.P.H.S. ...

Geralyn Ann Knoll-Lamb Aug. 12, 1958 - Aug. 27, 2024 LAKE BUTLER, Fla. - Geralyn Knoll-Lamb was born in Ft Huachuca, Ariz. on Aug. 12, 1958 to Bob and Arlene Knoll. Surrounded by her loving family, the oldest of six children has gone to her heavenly home at the age of 66 after a 15-month battle with cancer. Geralyn and her contagious, unforgettable laugh will be missed by many, but never forgotten...

Marilyn Kadlecek July 1, 1933 - Sept. 26, 2024 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Marilyn Kadlecek passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2024, in Benkelman, Neb. She was born on July 1, 1933, in Chadron, Neb., to James Russell Batie and Carrol C (Stroud). Marilyn pursued her education diligently, graduating from Hay Springs High School in 1951. ...

Scott Robert Walgren Aug. 6, 1954 - Oct. 2, 2024 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Scott Robert Walgren was born on Aug. 6, 1954, in Coronado, Calif. to Robert and Sharon (Voorhees) Walgren. Scott passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2024, in Imperial, Neb. After Scott was born, the family moved to Wauneta, Neb. ...

Danial Lucas Schulz July 8, 1975 - Oct. 2, 2024 HOLBROOK, Neb. - Danial Lucas Schulz, 49 years of age, of Holbrook, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at his home. He was born July 8, 1975 in Crete, Neb. to Denis and Pauline (Harper) Schulz...

80th birthday The family of John Wagner of Grinnell, Iowa is requesting an e-mail card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. John was born in McCook, Neb. on Oct. 11, 1944. He graduated from McCook High School in 1962. John’s father, Charls “Chick” Wagner was a member of the city council for many years and served as mayor at one time. His brother, Jim Wagner, also graduated from McCook High School...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Congratulations to Clinton and Ardella Olmsted of Arapahoe, Neb., who are celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary on Oct. 28. They will be celebrating their big day with immediate family. They appreciate all the love and support over the years...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County Jail, built in 2014 and funded with a $5.1 million bond, sits empty while prisoners are still being sent to North Platte. Repairs made to the 24-bed facility have been completed, yet the jail remains empty. In August 2024, Red Willow County began sending inmates to North Platte due to deteriorating conditions in the Red Willow County Jail, which was built in 2014...

McCOOK, Neb. — The city closed on property for a sports complex, housing, and commercial development, and a committee to oversee the details of the sports complex has been selected. At Monday night’s meeting, City Manager Nate Schneider announced that the purchase was completed on Oct. ...

McCOOK Neb. - Those looking for something to do with kids may enjoy The annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 1  to 5 p.m., hosted by the Red Willow Western Rural Fire Department. This family-friendly event will feature various activities for kids, including games, a low-scare maze made from hay bales for just $2 per person, and a bounce house...