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Ferocious Tigers stun Bison and all of Class B
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — After 17 straight losses to McCook, Hastings made the most of a truly once in their football lifetimes' moment Friday night at Weiland Field. Quarterback Jarett Synek's sharp passes formed an early 10-0 lead, running back Carson Shoemaker's elusiveness made it 17-0 and terrific Tiger defense did the rest in their 30-7 shocking upset of Class B No. 2 McCook...
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'Maids rally to ruin McCook's first victory plans
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/19)
LEXINGTON, Neb. — Every set finished within four points though Lexington prevailed 21-25, 25-21, 25-22 and 25-23 over McCook High’s varsity volleyball team Thursday night. The Bison (0-1) delivered some fine performances despite falling short in this season opener...
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Brazil immigrants in Red Willow County
(Column ~ 08/30/19)
Let me begin by saying I have never been a fan of beets. Consequently, my family, including my husband who loves beets, has seen them only on buffets or other people’s tables. It is very strange that I did not learn to like beets, I am a veggie lover from way back having a mother who introduced me to things like artichokes and asparagus and a father who grew the best kohlrabi around...
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Indian golfers hold second at tourney
(College Sports ~ 08/30/19)
RIVERTON, Wyo. – The McCook Community College golf team shot a 305 to open the 2019-2020 season Thursday and stand at second place after one day of the Central Wyoming Fall Invitational Tournament. The Indians trail Eastern Wyoming by 17 shots. The Lancers opened with an even-par round of 288 and posted the top three individual scores on the day. Lucas Howell leads the field with a five-under 67...
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'Riders tangle with RPAC champs
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/19)
BERTRAND, Neb. — The Southwest Roughriders delivered highlights despite a three-set opening volleyball loss to defending RPAC tourney champion Bertrand Thursday night. Johanna Sugroue ripped seven kills, made seven digs and served an ace. Bailey Truksa added three kills, Jadyn Brooks tallied 12 assists and Allison Rippe hustled for 19 digs...
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Raiders, Wolves open with three wins
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/19)
WALLACE, Neb. — Nothing like one wild five-set roller coaster of a victory to start the volleyball season. The Medicine Valley Raiders fell behind Wallace one set, then two sets to one and yet never lost their focus on a super first win. “They really came together as a team,” coach Diana Klein proclaimed after the Raiders won set four, 25-20, before dominating a dramatic final battle 15-6. “It was a fun night.”...
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Cougars club late HR to edge Bison, 10-9
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/19)
HASTINGS, Neb. — A late two-run homer powered Omaha Gross past McCook, 10-9, in softball action on Thursday. Gross Catholic trailed 9-8 in the bottom of the sixth inning before homering on the first pitch of an at-bat, scoring two runs. Despite the loss, McCook totaled 11 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Gross Catholic had 16 hits on the way to victory...
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Falcons rise to win first test from Warriors
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/19)
ARAPAHOE, Neb. —The old-school rule of no texting or tweeting on a volleyball court was not going well for Hitchcock County Thursday night. “We struggled with serving and with our communicating,” coach Lisa Faimon said about her H.C. debut as head coach against Arapahoe. “We started really slow.”...
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Trojans, Chase girls win first great races of fall
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/19)
BENKELMAN, Neb. — Cambridge’s one-point team win topped a terrific Dundy County-Stratton Invitational that started cross country season on Thursday. Joshua Paisley’s title helped the Trojans (32 points) edge a talented Chase County team (33) while rapidly improving Maywood-Hayes Center (39) was within range...
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City ponders future of former city safety center
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — Is the city’s former public safety center, that used to house the fire and police departments, up for sale? The McCook City Council will discuss the future of the old public safety center at 526 West "B" Street at the regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m., at city council chambers at the city municipal building...
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Registration open for Heritage Days parade
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Heritage Days Parade on Saturday Sept. 28, starting at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is German Heritage Days…”Back to our roots” Please pick-up entry forms at The McCook Economic Development Office...
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Supercell
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
A supercell thunder storm gathers strength near Culbertson Thursday evening. The Goodland, Kan., national weather station reports a brief rope tornado at 8:37 p.m. nine miles east/northeast of Hamlet and a funnel/tornado with possible rotation at 8:55 p.m., four miles east of Palisade. ...
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Selective thinking
(Column ~ 08/30/19)
I’ve written before about growing up in a society that was essentially politics-free. I was an adolescent during the Eisenhower years and a teenager during the Kennedy years. It was a period of compromise in order to get things done for the people rather than visions of grandeur for the individual politician. And that made for a culture that didn’t argue too much about politics; in fact a culture that didn’t even talk about politics that much...
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Speaker grateful for local experience
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/30/19)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim Davis, who recently spoke in Arapahoe about his “Passion Flights for Life” ministry, submitted this story about his experience in the area: Dear Editor, We have all heard horror stories of a stranger a thousand miles from home having their vehicle break down and the repairs costing an exorbitant fee...
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Troopers seize 17 pounds of meth
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
OMAHA, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two people and seized more than 17 pounds of methamphetamine during an investigation near Gretna. At approximately 7:25 p.m., Thursday, August 29, troopers observed a suspicious GMC Safari at a gas station at the Interstate 80 exit at mile marker 432. Due to the proximity of the vehicle to Interstate 80, a focus of high-intensity drug trafficking enforcement operations, troopers began to investigate...
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Woman claims she has been paying for nonexistent city sewer service for 32 years
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook woman is claiming $18,000 in damages for sewer charges she’s paid for 32 years, without being hooked up to the city sewer. Kathy Kautz of 1305 East B said in the claim that when sewage backed into her basement on March 27, it was discovered that the house was never connected to the city sewer as a cesspool is used. She is claiming $18,000 in sewer charges since she bought the house in 1982...
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Falll kickoff
(Local News ~ 08/30/19)
Norris Park was crowded Wednesday night for the McCook Evangelical Free Church fall kickoff, when members and visitors could sign up for activities such as Bible studies, AWANA and Life Team small groups. The evening included music by the church worship team and the Table in the Wilderness worship team from a Wyoming camp...
- Mildred R. Mustion (Obituary ~ 08/30/19)
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