Stories from Thursday, January 16, 2025

Debra Jean Carfield Jan. 19, 1956 - Jan. 12, 2025 OBERLIN, Kan. - Debra Jean Carfield, 68, passed away on Jan. 12, 2025, in Oberlin, Kan. Deb, along with her twin sister Diane, were born on Jan. 19, 1956, to Ted and Alberta (Fellows) Jensen in rural Blaine County, Neb...

Darlene H. Ramsey May 14, 1930 - Jan. 14, 2025 TOPEKA, Kan. - Darlene H. Ramsey, 94, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. She was born May 14, 1930 to Earl Roy and Laura Bertha Louise (Wesch) Berndt on the family farm in Red Willow County, Neb., south of McCook, Neb., just north of the Nebraska/Kansas line...

90th birthday The family of Butch Jolly would like to invite you to call, visit, or send a card for his 90th birthday. Butch was born Jan. 21, 1935. Cards will reach him at: 40584 Drive 706 Wilsonville, Ne. 69046

TRENTON, Neb. — Ethan Latta’s valiant last-second driving shot rolled just off and the Hitchcock County Flacons held on for a 57-55 win over Dundy County-Stratton Tuesday. Latta still tallied a gae-high 23 points while helping the Tigers hold Hitchcock to 21 TOTAL after halftime...

McCOOK, Neb. — Ron Maris and Matt Kruger ruled another week of Men’s League Bowling while Thursday Night Pints remains a gallon of trouble for those trying to take the top team spot. Men’s Major Thursday Nite Pints 159-81 Rednecks 138.5-101.5...

BARTLEY, Neb. — The Southwest girls weren’t overlooking Hi-Line as a 21-2 first quarter led to their 57-17 home victory Tuesday night. Now 12-1, Southwest fans saw freshman Aspen Billeter make seven of 12 field goals and nearly match those Bulls’ team total with 16 points...

GRANT, Neb. — McCook’s JV wrestlers placed third among 16 teams at the Perkins County JV Invitational. The Bison outwrestled area rivals Gothenburg, Sidney, Ogallala and Chase County besides nine other squads. They placed behind only champion North Platte and runner-up Wray, Colo...

McCOOK, Neb. — A large Lexington squad with every weight class filled and tough Minden Whippets took duals from McCook High’s wrestling girls team Tuesday evening. Junior Peyton Cock defeated both her opponents at 125 pounds to highlight the Bison effort...

HASTINGS, Neb. — Expect four feisty basketball games when the McCook Bison visit Hastings Friday then return home for Minden Whippets on Saturday. Both Minden teams will likely bring winning streaks into McCook High’s gymnasium. The Minden girls are currently 11-1 as they visit 6-6 Hastings St. Cecilia tonight...

McCOOK, Neb. — The number of commercial passengers flying to Denver from McCook increased in December. A total of 299 passengers flew to Denver from McCook using the federally-subsidized essential air service, Denver Air, at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport...

McCOOK, Neb. - The Red Willow County Visitor’s Committee convened on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024. However, two committee members and the Director of Tourism, Carol Shlegel, were absent, so no official decisions were made during the meeting. Despite the lack of formal outcomes, the Indianola Historical Society members were present to discuss their Improvement Fund Grant Request of $75,000. ...

Over a century ago, a group of McCook citizens came together to form the Can-Do Club. One of their goals was to build a new hotel in McCook. Even though there was a hotel across the street from their chosen location, they saw the need to build and grow their community and expand the commercial attraction of downtown McCook...

In the realm of sports, there is a time-honored strategy known as the “victory formation,” where a team leading the game in its final moments takes a knee to run out the clock. This approach is perfectly legal, practical, and undeniably effective. But for fans hoping to see a last-minute surge of excitement, it’s often viewed as unsporting, a missed opportunity for genuine competition. ...