Stories from Thursday, January 9, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook YMCA leaders announcethat registration is now open for the 2025 Youth Soccer League sponsored by Valmont. Divisions will be formed for the following age groups: Pre-K/Kindergarten, 1st/2nd Grade, 3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade, and High School. The deadline to register for Youth Soccer is Friday, February 21...

Obituary Ron Beims Nov. 5, 1942 - Dec. 31, 2024 HERNDON, Kan. - Ron Beims was an enigma…serious businessman on one hand…fun loving rebel on the other. He loved a good fight. He loved to pray. He loved to read books and could win whatever card game you wanted to play. ...

Obituary Sheila Kay (Nordhausen) Pfeiffer Aug. 20,1954 - Jan. 5, 2025 WAUNETA, Neb. - Sheila Kay (Nordhausen) Pfeiffer was born Aug. 20,1954 in Imperial, Neb. to Vernon and Ramona (Kerchal) Nordhausen. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural southwest Nebraska. She grew up on the South Divide of Wauneta, Neb., attending Wauneta Public Schools and graduating in 1972...

Obituary Richard L. Green Sept. 3, 1953 - Dec. 28, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Richard L. Green, longtime resident of McCook passed away on Dec. 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 3, 1953 in Atwood, Kan. to Harold LeRoy and Lois Nadine (Benning) Green. Richard was a carpenter for the better part of his life. He created beautiful woodwork and was talented at the guitar...

Danielle Maree Salazar (Marez) Feb. 23, 1991 - Jan. 6, 2025 SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Danielle Maree Salazar (Marez) passed away on Jan. 6, 2025. She was born Feb. 23, 1991 to Tammy Schaffert and Selso Salazar. Services will be held in Scottsbluff, Neb. at a later date...

90th birthday She is going to be 90…… Marita Todd Brown We are having an open house/card shower for her on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 2 - 4 p.m. at West First Chapel 801 W 1st Street McCook, Neb. Cards can be sent to: 71609 Rd 359 Trenton, NE 69044

LINCOLN, Neb. — Alexis Markowski erupted for a career-high 28 points while Allison Weidner matched her season high with 11, as Nebraska battled back from a 13-point first-half deficit on its way to an 85-80 women’s basketball win over No. 20 Michigan State on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena...

McCOOK, Neb. — Rednecks are chasing Thursday Night Pints as competition continued at TJ’s Family Fun Center during this past week. Men’s Major Thursday Nite Pints 134-76 Rednecks 132.5-77.5 Git ’Em All 112.5-96.5 Fullmomentum 109-101...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High’s JV girls are a solid 3-3 this season despite a 52-40 loss to Broken Bow Tuesday evening. Too many turnovers and not enough boxing out gave them too many chances to score,” coach David Peterman remarked. “But A lot of improvement during the season so far.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — Trailing through a 16-13 football-like first half, McCook High’s girls halftime gameplan could be covered in two words: No more. No more pushing these Bison around, nor were Indians running the clock away like last year’s 64-23 mercy-rule victory at Bow...

McCOOK, Neb. – The Station Taphouse and Eatery is more than just a dining establishment; it symbolizes a connection to the community and historical roots. Recently revitalized under the ownership of Jesse Pierson and his fiancée, McKenzie Schmitz, this venue—formerly known as The Loop Brewing Company—has undergone significant renovations, celebrating its past while paving the way for future culinary innovations. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. - A blog post from the Nebraska State Historical Society this week, told the story of a side of McCook’s George Norris that we seldom hear about. It seems that the Senator, praised by no less than Franklin Roosevelt as “the very perfect, gentle knight of American progressive ideals,” could run out of patience like the rest of us...

BROKEN BOW, Neb. — McCook Bison leaders through 10 games with the Bison boys home for Gothenburg Friday and visiting explosive Sidney on Saturday afternoon. Points per game: Tripp Raile 11.9, Bryson Gullion 11.2, Jonathan Patel 10.8, Trey Tiller 8.9, Brody Graham 8.6, Kooper Rakes 8.1...

McCOOK, Neb. — How could anyone complain about 60 percent shooting from two-point range, seven minutes of shutout defense and some boys’ hair flowing like extra-extra chocolate cake frosting? Good coaches can always find ways to smooth out play like their own superbly shiny domes...

LINCOLN, Neb. - On Wednesday, the opening day of the 109th Legislature, District 38 Sen. Dave Murman survived a challenge from District 24 Sen. Jana Hughes (Seward) for chairmanship of the powerful Senate Education Committee. In the process of nominating herself for the chair, Hughes acknowledged that it was unconventional for a Republican Senator to challenge another sitting Republican for the chairmanship of a committee, saying that she was warned that she had “better have 25 votes” before mounting a challenge.. ...

On Jan. 1, Nebraska joined a growing number of states with comprehensive data privacy laws, marking a significant step forward in safeguarding the digital rights of its residents. Passed unanimously by a 47-0 vote in April and signed into law by the governor, the Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA) reflects a nationwide trend toward enhanced protections for personal information in an increasingly interconnected world. ...

Every four or five years for the past two decades, the McCook Community Foundation Fund has conducted a survey of McCook High School students. From freshman through seniors, students are asked about everything they like to do in their hometown and what they would like to see changed. Over the five surveys, more than 1,500 McCook High School students have given their thoughts and opinions about their community...