Stories from Tuesday, March 18, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. – A diner that kicks it up a notch is now open in McCook. The Bison Café, open until 9 p.m. today, offers a variety of Bison burgers, New York style and deep dish pizza and a whole lot more. Located at the “Top of the Bricks” on Norris Avenue, the eatery offers its signature Bison burgers, regular beef burgers, New York-style pizza with a more fluffier crust and deep dish pizza, made in original Detroit steel pans for that deep-fried, crunchy crust...

McCOOK, Neb.— With an eclectic mix of new and vintage items, there’s something for everyone at James and Tammy Stevens’ new store, “Rustic Market on 1st.” Located at 210 W. First, it’s the shopping destination for those seeking quirky home decor to nostalgic finds, with eight local vendors showcasing their goods. ...

The latest scores from McCook’s YMCA Adult Volleyball League matches Thursday evening. Recreational League El Puerto Giggles 2, Miller 0 Wagner Chevrolet 2, Miller 0 Wagner Chevrolet 2, Beta Blockers 1 Shorties 2, Get Served 1 Pancake Posers 2, Shorties 1...

Two members of the McCook Community College men’s basketball team have received post-season Region IX honors. Sophomore Madison Peaster was named third team all-Region IX and freshman Nate Coley received honorable mention. Peaster, the Little Rock, Ark. native who transferred this year from National Park College in Hot Springs, Ark., started 29 games for MCC and led the team in scoring at 15.7 per game along with 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.4 steals...

Two McCook Community College women’s basketball players have received Region IX post-season honors. Sophomore Madara Liepniece was named to the Region IX all-south team as well as being selected to the all-tournament team. Freshman Carolina Garcia Perdomo was one of five players named to the Region IX South all-defensive team...

obu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice, and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Tuesday in Major League Baseball’s season opener at the Tokyo Dome. Playing in front of their home country, Yamamoto and Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga both pitched well in the first all-Japanese starting pitching matchup on opening day in MLB history. Imanaga threw four scoreless innings, allowing no hits but walking four...

The city of McCook will move forward with the construction of the Athletic Complex without financial support from Mid-Plains Community College after disputes over ownership of the championship fields proved insurmountable. With the college withdrawing its pledged $4.5 million, the city has opted to proceed independently, and the council has given initial approval to a $16 million bond issue on first reading...

STERLING, Colo. – The Lady Indian softball team picked up their 20th win of the season Monday completing a four-game sweep over Northeastern Junior College, winning their second doubleheader in consecutive days. Monday’swins were 11-0 and 7-4. “I knew today would be a little bit tougher, but I’m extremely proud of these girls to get the sweep,” MCC coach Mike Mendenhall said. “We had a few hiccups in Game 2 but did what we needed to do to win.”...

Moving completed; well, almost. I still have boxes to empty, shelves to fill, and pictures to hang, but for the most part, it is done. Now, to clean out the former home, twenty-plus years at that address, give away to friends and relatives the things we don’t need and have a final estate sale. ...

Many of us recall from Junior High School Civics, discussions of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, enacted under the administration of Federalist President John Adams. They arose from the escalating tensions of the “Quasi-War,” an undeclared naval conflict between the United States and France. ...

Mary Elizabeth Thorson INIDANOLA, Neb. - Mary Elizabeth Thorson passed away at her home in Indianola, Neb., surrounded by family, on March 15, 2025, at the age of 77. The full obituary is pending at this time. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, in McCook, Neb., with Reverend Lonnie Felcher officiating...