Stories from Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The McCook Community College volleyball team opens Region IX post-season tournament play Wednesday against Eastern Wyoming. MCC (21-9) gained the fourth seed in the south division of the region and face the top seed in the north, the Lancers (23-9), in an 8 p.m. contest...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Secretary of State Bob Evnen has important election reminders for voters and reporters for Election Day. Voting at the polls Polls will be open on Tuesday, November 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time or 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. Every polling place will be staffed and ready for voters. A Nebraska voter can find their polling place at VoterCheck...

Obituary Danny Lee “Dan” Zimmerschied Dec. 12, 1948 - Nov. 1, 2024 GREAT BEND, Kan. - Danny Lee “Dan” Zimmerschied, 75, passed away surrounded by his three daughters and first grandson on Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on Dec. 12, 1948, in Emporia, Kan., to Carl and Isabelle (Cappel) Zimmerschied...

Obituary Barbara J. Bates March 27, 1931 - Oct. 30, 2024 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Barbara J. Bates, age 93, of Beaver City, Neb. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Beaver City Manor. She was born on March 27, 1931, to Frank and Blanche Chesterman in Billings, Mont...

Obituary Patricia “Patty” Anne Zimmerman Dec. 30, 1950 - Nov. 3, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Patricia “Patty” Anne Zimmerman had her heavenly homecoming on Nov. 3, 2024, in McCook, Neb. Patty was born on Dec. 30, 1950, to Robert and Lorna (Stewart) Wagner. She was welcomed by her older brother Mike. A few years later, she became a big sister to Mary Beth. After her father’s passing, Lorna remarried Raymond Trupp and added siblings Sharon, Jim, Kathie and Karen to their family...

Obituary Frances Marian Daffer Oct. 8, 1934 - Oct. 30, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Frances Marian Daffer passed away from this earth on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 in the care of our heavenly Father. She was 90. Frances was born on Oct. 8, 1934, to Claud and Lela (Mead) Knepp in Osborne County, Kan. ...

This column was written the day before the 2024 Presidential Election, so therefore your old columnist has no clue who will be chosen as our political leaders for the next two, four or six years. Like you, dear readers I have my favorite picks but only the counted votes, in a couple of days, will determine the winners...

McCOOK Neb. – Seeking community engagement and collaboration to create a new mural, Local artist Karrie Steely will host a mural planning meeting at the McCook Art Guild on Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. In a recent conversation with the McCook Gazette, Steely expressed excitement about the potential for creativity but acknowledged the need for flexibility in the planning process...

McCOOK, Neb.— Denver Air Connection passengers arriving in McCook in October numbered 233, up 11.48% from 209 last year. Boarding at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport in October were 222 passengers, up 1.37% from last year’s 219. The airline carried 222 passengers to Denver on 52 flights, and 233 passengers to McCook from Denver on 53 flights, with no flights canceled...

Election Day has arrived. After months of debates, ads, and heated arguments, it’s easy to feel worn out. But as we head to the polls—whether we’re hopeful or disillusioned—it’s important to remember that this process is a privilege few people around the world get to experience. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Alexis Markowski set the school career record with her 41st double-double to lead six Huskers scoring in double figures, as the No. 23 Nebraska women’s basketball team rolled to an 88-48 season-opening win over Omaha on Monday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena...

WYNOT, Neb. — The Wynot Blue Devils fought off a final Hitchcock County rally, 22-14, to take this Class D-2 second-round playoff game on Friday. The Falcons finish 7-3. Junior Adam Kisker caught two touchdown passes from senior Jack Baker for the Falcon scores...

OSHKOSH, Neb. — Seniors Trenton Williams and Braxton Hammond both topped 100 receiving yards in Southwest’s 50-23 Six-Man playoff loss to Garden County on Friday. The hosts took a 16-0 lead which was never lost throughout this first-round contest. However, Williams did catch seven Houston Billeter passes covering 105 yards with a touchdown...

SUMNER, Neb. — Wauneta-Palisade only totaled three fewer first downs, but big plays propelled Sumner-Eddyville-Miller’s 48-20 Six-Man state playoff win Friday evening. The Mustangs (9-0 record) shook loose for 61, 45, 40 and 35-yard touchdown runs — three of those during a decisive 22-8 third period...

SHELBY, Neb. — Despite a brilliant rally from being down 22-0, Arapahoe fell 30-22 to Shelby-Rising City in Friday’s Class D-1 second-round playoff game. The Warriors (8-2 final record fell behind 22-0 while beginning a rough four-turnover performance...

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Conference softball champion McCook put five on the all-league team along with “Coach of The Year” Easton Gillen announced this week. Gillen led a Bison team that went 26-8 en route to its third consecutive Class B subdistrict tournament championship. The Bison were a Top 10-ranked team who earned home field in their district final against Scottsbluff...

HASTINGS, Neb. — Playoff pressure hit an all-time high as soon as McCook High’s masterminds started mixing up recipes to attack Hastings Friday night. “It was fun. Our coaches cooked up all sorts of blitzes,” Bison junior linebacker Ollie Corbett revealed. “And yeah, they worked.”...

McCOOK, Neb. – With the 9th annual Southwest Nebraska Big Give just a few days away, it is time to the profile the final few organizations participating in the one-day of giving event on Thursday, Nov. 7. These organizations provide the funds to help the organizations or communities they serve and are looking for the public’s support on Nov. 7 from midnight to midnight both online or at in-person giving stations...

McCOOK, Neb. — A railroad crossing repair project on N-4 in Harlan County, Nebraska, will start on Nov. 15, pending weather conditions, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway will conduct the repairs near reference post 5+14. Motorists should follow a marked detour via US-6 and US-183, as the work is expected to take one day. Drivers are advised to stay cautious, wear seat belts, and avoid distractions in the work zone...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island woman, Janet Cochran, 75, was sentenced to four years of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of terroristic threats in Hall County District Court. The plea deal, accepted in August, led to the dismissal of additional charges, including a deadly weapon offense...

Anna Labay McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. - Among the items approved at Monday night’s meeting of the McCook City Council were documents related to modifications of the injection well building at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The council slated Dec. ...

Loretta Sandberg STRATTON, Neb. - Loretta Sandberg, age 83, of Stratton, Neb. passed away at her home on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Rosary with family greeting friends will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratton, Neb...

Elmer Frick McCOOK, Neb. - Elmer Frick, of McCook, passed away at the Grand Island VA Medical Center on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. He was 82 years of age. Cremation was chosen and graveside services with full military honors are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at the Culbertson Cemetery in Culbertson, Neb...