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Bison set to face 'Boomer' Broken Bow for Homecoming
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Perhaps it’s no surprise that Oklahoma and Nebraska both boast towns named Broken Bow. Because when McCook coach Joe Vetrovsky evaluates the Good Life’s Bow, every real Husker fan should immediate recall these infamous names: J.C. Watts...
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Working to bring two cultures together
(Local News ~ 09/08/22)
“Live for the future, not for the past.” While working at an assisted living facility in McCook, a wise older resident shared those words of wisdom with me. Those words have followed me every day, pushing me forward in all things I do, challenging me to try new things...
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City could face $10K daily fine for illegal dumping
(Local News ~ 09/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — If illegal dumping does not stop, the city could be fined up to $10,000 per day. There’s been a substantial increase in illegal dumping at the city’s brush pile to the point that it’s hard to keep up, said Kyle Potthoff, City of McCook Public Works director, at the regular McCook City Council meeting Tuesday night. ...
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City property tax request hiked 3%
(Local News ~ 09/08/22)
McCOOK Neb. — The property tax request for the City of McCook’s 2022-23 budget will increase by 3% and the operating budget by 6%. But unlike last year, when the city’s property tax levy was increased, this year the budget includes a lowered property tax levy from 0.359044 to 0.332146...
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City sales tax revenue expected to hit record $3 million
(Local News ~ 09/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook will garner nearly $3 million in city sales revenue for 2021-22, the highest number ever collected since the tax began in 2001. Despite this, the budget for 2022-23 has factored in only modest growth in city sales tax receipts for next year at $50,000, from $2.7 million in 2021-22 to $2.75 for this year. ...
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Masonic Lodge pledges $250K toward pool
(Local News ~ 09/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council accepted a $250,000 gift toward the construction of a new swimming pool, the gift contingent on voters approving the city sales tax increase and recreational bond in November. Greg Wolford of the McCook Masonic Lodge made the presentation of the donation at the regular McCook City Council meeting Monday night. ...
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David “Dave” Ahlemeyer
(Obituary ~ 09/08/22)
David “Dave” Ahlemeyer Jan. 20, 1954 - Aug. 9, 2022 MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — David “Dave” Ahlemeyer, 68, of Marshalltown, formerly of Lincoln, Neb., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph 641-844-1234...
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The old mare ain't what she used to be
(Column ~ 09/08/22)
INDIANOLA, Neb. - I have written before how we have had quite a few good horses over the years. I loved riding and taking the kids out in the pasture to check cows. Indianola used to have “Fun Days” where we did numerous equine events. Very fun memories for our family...
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Pursuit results in arrest, discovery of methamphetamine
(State News ~ 09/08/22)
KEARNEY, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the Kearney Police Department and TRIDENT (Tri-Cities Drug Enforcement Team) Task Force, have arrested a Kearney man following a pursuit early Wednesday morning. Following the pursuit, troopers located 8 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle...
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McCook tennis duos rule at Lex JV meet
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/22)
LEXINGTON, Neb. — McCook tennis boys won two doubles championships and the Bison placed second overall in Tuesday’s Lexington JV Invitational. Team scores: 1. Kearney 52, 2. McCook 47, 3. Lexington 21, 4. Kearney Catholic 20, 5. North Platte 12, 6. Kearney/Lexington 11...
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Bulldog fires 34 in N.P. dual win over McCook
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/22)
MCCOOK, Neb. — North Platte’s Karsen Morrison was sizzling with 34 to win the nine-hole varsity golf triangular with McCook Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs were able to total 169 as their other three golfers all finished at 47 or lower. McCook showed some decent scores considering the temperatures approached 105 degrees at Heritage Hills...
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Oh no! Ogallala rallies to down Bison girls in five
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. —Nothing like a good fight to start Homecoming week at McCook High Tuesday night. Those feisty Bison girls shook off a timid start and literally put unbeaten Ogallala on the ropes through four sets. Senior Kori Rippen was unleashing the most punches with 12 kills, often pointing her appreciation to tag-team partner/setter Jaci Meyers...
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Bison softball girls take down Stars, 11-3
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/22)
KEARNEY, Neb. — Kearney Catholic was seeing stars like McCook sophomores Malia Hilker and Paige Bortner blasting three hits apiece Tuesday night. Both scored two runs along with senior Kennedy Walter, who crushed a double in the 11-3 Bison softball victory...
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Bison strike plenty after early shocks at G-Burg
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/22)
GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Shazam! The McCook Bison could have worn lightning bolts following a 30-minute delay and 14-7 deficit against Gothenburg Friday night. Junior Brett Fraker almost seemed to be electrified on his 55 and 40-yard touchdown runs that capped McCook’s first road test of 2022...
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MCC sending six to NCAA Division I hoops teams
(College Sports ~ 09/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College Women’s Basketball Coach Brandon Pritchett has announced that his 2022 group of sophomores have completed their summer signing period with six players continuing their basketball careers at four-year programs and four at Division 1 and Division 2 schools this fall...
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Indians need just three sets to knock off North Platte
(College Sports ~ 09/08/22)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – The McCook Community College volleyball team opened Nebraska conference play Wednesday with a 3-0 sweep over North Platte Community College. MCC prevailed on the road, 25-17, 25-20 and 25-19. “We played well, but we still need to improve,” said MCC Assistant Coach Hannah Emerson...
- John E. Bruner (Obituary ~ 09/08/22)
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