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State-rated Sidney too much for Lady Bison
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Sidney made the most of Saturday’s business trip to Southwest Nebraska, as the Lady Red Raiders quickly dispatched McCook 64-35 Saturday afternoon at McCook Senior High...
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The day the capital city stood still
(Column ~ 01/08/18)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story by Walt Sehnert once won first place and a $2,500 prize in a University of Nebraska alumni writing contest. With the recent ice storm that hit McCook on the Thursday before Christmas, I’m reminded similar time when a freak ice storm hit Lincoln, Ne when Jean and I were in college...
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New, dangerous drugs make way to US
(Editorial ~ 01/08/18)
A decision by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to let federal prosecutors enforce marijuana laws has been the leading topic of drug discussions in recent days. That’s especially true since recreational marijuana became legal in California last week, as well as a number of other states...
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Former meth addict grateful for second chance
(Local News ~ 01/08/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Kevin Manley believes in second chances. Especially since it’s the reason for his success today. “I’m so tired of hearing comments that McCook doesn’t give people a chance,” said Manley, 42, owner of On the Spot Plumbing and at one time, a hard-core meth addict...
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McCook construction up 50 percent
(Local News ~ 01/08/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook construction activity rebounded in 2017 with an increase of more than $5.3 million annually when compared to prior year. The 50.13 percent increase comes after local construction activity fell to its lowest point in at least the last eight years during 2016, according to city building permit reports dating back to 2009...
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Saturday wrestling recaps
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
A recap of Saturday wrestling invites involving area schools...
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Riggs sets all-class state record with 169th consecutive win at Saturday's DCS Invite
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
BENKELMAN, Neb. -- History was made Saturday at the Dundy County-Stratton Invite...
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Bison split weekend games against Gothenburg and Sidney
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Sidney used hot shooting from behind the arc to defeat McCook 64-35 Saturday at McCook Senior High...
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Harry "Stewart" Corns
(Obituary ~ 01/08/18)
Harry “Stewart” Corns Dec. 11, 1936 - Jan. 4, 2018 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- Harry “Stewart” Corns, age 81 of North Platte, passed away Thursday Jan. 4, 2018. “Stew” was born on Dec. 11, 1936 in Cambridge, NE to Erman Edward and Virgie (Scott) Corns. The family moved to McCook in his early childhood and he graduated from McCook High School in 1954. ...
- Jackie R. Johnson (Obituary ~ 01/08/18)
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Kathryn "Kay" Rowena (Malcolm) Clesson
(Local News ~ 01/08/18)
Kathryn Rowena (Malcolm) Clesson March 15, 1919 - Jan. 6, 2018 Kathryn “Kay” Rowena (Malcolm) Clesson passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 98 years old. Kay was born on March 15, 1919, to Theron W. and Virginia “Virgie” (Ethridge) Malcolm at Naponee, Nebraska. Her family moved to McCook in 1926. She graduated from McCook High School in 1937...
- Merlin Leroy Shaffer (Obituary ~ 01/08/18)
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Bronco boys dominate two foes
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
TRENTON, Neb. — A 20-1 second quarter made the difference in Wauneta-Palisade’s 53-33 boys basketball win over Hitchcock County Friday night. The Falcons (2-9) took an early 11-4 lead with sophomore Darian Hutto scoring a team-high 14 points. However, the Broncvos (9-3) took change thanks to junior Dalton Harchelroad’s 14 and another 11 points from sophomore Ty Duvel. Junior Duncan Rector added eight...
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Sweep raises Warriors to 9-3
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
ARAPAHOE, Neb. — The Arapahoe Warriors started 2018 great with with their 52-33 win over Medicine Valley Friday evening. An 11-3 first quarter established Arapahoe’s dominance while three Warriors hit double figures: senior Jacob Pruitt (14 points), junior Carson Schroeder (12) and senior Spencer Watson (10)...
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Arapahoe girls earn win over Raiders
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Sophomore Teri Hilker’s 21 points powered Arapahoe past Medicine Valley, 55-46, for the Warriors’ second win this season Friday night. Hilker and senior Alayna Whipple (14 points) delivered the spark as coach Preston Blackmore’s team built an 18-7 advantage through one quarter...
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Broncos take down Falcns' streak
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
TRENTON, Neb. — Bouncing around aimlessly was not allowed Wauneta-Palisade brilliantly cooled sizzling hot Hitchcock County, 49-35, Friday night. The Broncos (9-3 record) led from start to finish while stopping 9-3 Hitchcock’s six-game win streak. “I loved the way we took care of the basketball,” coach Matt Cox commented. “We didn’t do a bunch of useless dribbling and it led to easy layups...
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Trojans break Riders with scoreless fourth quarter
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
BARTLEY, Neb. — Southwest’s girls nearly kept pace for three quarters until a 16-0 surge finished the 45-27 Cambridge victory Friday evening. The fourth-quarter shutout helped those 7-2 Trojans finally break away from their feisty 3-8 Roughrider rivals...
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Bison duo places in Norton tourney
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
NORTON, Kan. — Kansas powerhouse Norton and a talented tourney field didn’t stop the McCook Bison from earning some high places on Saturday. Freshman Alec Langan reached the 182-pound title match while teammate Trevor Felber finished fourth at 113. Carson Richards (120) and Taylyn Campbell (126) were both just one win from earning another pair of top four places...
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McCook swimmers reach Kearney top five
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
KEARNEY, Neb. — McCook’s girl swimmers were oh-so-close to winning multiple events while totaling 119 points at Saturday’s Kearney Invitational. Senior Shayne Coleman earned a secondary state-qualifying time as she placed second in the 100-freestyle (56.22 seconds ) behind Grand Island’s Sydney Haubold (55.95)...
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Trojans take round one from 'Riders
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/18)
BARTLEY, Neb. — “Little cuz” and Cambridge’s big 1-2 punch proved to be clutch during a 53-47 rivalry win over Southwest Friday night. There’s not much separating these familiar foes. Both brought six wins into their first showdown this season, and junior Blake Williams’ running one-handed shot gave Southwest a lead through three periods...
- Burdette “Stubb” E. Golding (Obituary ~ 01/08/18)
- Phyllis M. Beneda (Obituary ~ 01/08/18)
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