Stories from Thursday, December 5, 2024

OMAHA — No. 1 Kansas was upset 76-63 by unranked Creighton on Wednesday night, the Bluejays’ second win over top-ranked opposition in less than a year. Pop Isaacs led the scoring for Creighton with a game-high 27 points, while seven-foot-one Ryan Kalkbrenner contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds on his return from injury...

LINCOLN, Neb. — After winning a second straight Big Ten championship, five members of the Nebraska volleyball team were named to the All-Big Ten First Team on Wednesday after a vote by the league’s head coaches. Senior libero Lexi Rodriguez was named Big Ten Libero of the Year, the first year the award was renamed from Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. ...

Latest results from league bowling at TJ’s Family Fun Center where the Krips are rolling like rock stars atop these newest standings. Men’s Major The Krips 42-18 W.E.C. 35-22 Rednecks 34.5-25.5 TJ’s Family Fun 34-23...

Junior high basketball: McCook 8th girls at North Platte, 4 p.m.; North Platte at McCook 7th girls, 4:30 p.m. JV girls/boys basketball: North Platte at McCook, 4:15/5:45 p.m. Bowling: Arapahoe at Superior, 2 p.m. Wrestling: Southwest at Arapahoe Triangular, 5:30 p.m...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College sophomore Caylin Barnett signed a letter of intent Monday afternoon to continue her volleyball career next season at College of St. Mary, an NAIA school in Omaha. She said she’s excited to be able to stay relatively close to home while entering a highly competitive conference in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, and a schedule that includes Midland, Concordia, Hastings, Doane and Peru State...

BARTLEY, Neb. — Record-setting receiver Trenton Williams of Southwest has earned All-State First Team from the Nebraska Six-Man Coaches Association. Williams became Nebraska’s all-time leader for pass receptions and also set a single-game record: 16 catches for 243 yards against the Wallace Wildcats on Sept. 27...

Obituary Edward Vapenik Dec. 19, 1926 - Dec. 4, 2024 WAUNETA, Neb. - At approximately 1:00 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 4, 2024 after nearly 98 years on earth, Edward Vapenik left his mortal body and the pain that accompanied it and went home. Home to meet his Lord and Savior, Home to be reconnected with his Father who raised him and his Mother who passed when he was only four years old. Home to join his three brothers and Home to reunite with his daughter-in-law Roni...

Don Patrick Rowland March 14, 1943 - Dec. 2, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Don Patrick Rowland was born in McCook, Neb. to Lydia (Hoff) and Don Charles Rowland on the family farm March 14, 1943. Don grew up in McCook and went to country school through 8th grade. ...

MCCOOK Neb. – In a significant step toward creating an inclusive playground for the community, representatives from Southwest Area Family Advocates (SAFA) recently presented a generous donation of $100,000 to support the McCook inclusive playground project. The donation brings the project less than $40,000 away from its goal of developing a play space that promotes accessibility and inclusivity for individuals of all ages and abilities...

McCOOK, Neb. - On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis released real gross domestic product (GDP) figures for all counties throughout the United States. Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 2,357 counties, decreased in 734 counties, and was unchanged in 23 counties in 2023, according to estimates released by the bureau. The percentage change in real GDP ranged from +125.8% in Throckmorton County, Tex, to –39.6 percent in Lincoln County, Wash...

McCOOK, Neb. - The Museum of the High Plains is decked out and ready to celebrate the holiday season with a festive array of events and a unique visual display. This year’s holiday display features a magical theme all about Santa Claus, showcasing over one hundred unique Santas from various eras and cultures...

William “Bill” Ashley CULBERTSON, Neb. - William "Bill" Ashley, formerly of Culbertson, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2024 at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in Wauneta, Neb. He was 84 years of age. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time...

Donna “Stritt” Kraszewski INDIANOLA, Neb. - Donna "Stritt" Kraszewski, 69, formerly of Indianola, passed away unexpectedly from the results of an accident on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. She was 69 years of age. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...