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Bison go triples-crazy to take down 22-win Hawkettes
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The first big decision on Thursday let everyone know McCook’s girls are ready for some intense post-season softball. Plus junior Danika Havlicek definitely isn’t snoozing or snacking during weight lifting. “It made me a little bit nervous...should I drag (bunt) or hit away,” the speedy pitcher/No. 2 batter explained about her first at-bat vs. 22-5 Hastings St. Cecilia...
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Ageism in government
(Column ~ 09/29/23)
Have you noticed that ageism has been creeping into the news lately? I suppose the most notable example is Nikki Haley’s recent challenge, calling on all presidential candidates over the age of 75 to take a competency test. I like Nikki, but I think she’s way off on that call...
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Marilyn J. Vontz
(Obituary ~ 09/29/23)
Marilyn J. Vontz Aug. 4, 1934 – Sept. 26, 2023 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Marilyn J. Vontz was born to James G. Wood and Roma E. Armstrong in Stuart, Nebraska, deep in the heart of Nebraska’s sandhills. The family moved several times looking for work during the Great Depression but lived the longest in Indianola, Neb., at a former POW Camp that housed workers from the Bureau of Reclamation. ...
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Final budget, taproom liquor license on city agenda
(Local News ~ 09/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The City Council meets Monday, Oct. 2 at the City Council Chambers to go over an operation budget increasing by 94% and a liquor license for a new taproom. Asked about the increase in the operations budget, City Manager Nate Schneider said “The total operating budget includes both enterprise and general fund expenses. ...
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MPCC Shooting Club cohosts Prairie Circuit Conference
(College Sports ~ 09/29/23)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Mid-Plains Community College Shooting Club member Nevayah Jones, of McCook, gives a fist bump to fellow club member David Cudzilo, of North Platte, Friday during the Prairie Circuit Conference at the Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club...
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IT services on county agenda
(Local News ~ 09/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization have scheduled a meeting for Monday, Oct. 2, beginning a 9 a.m. in the commissioners' room on the third floor of the courthouse. Items on the agenda include reviewing informal bids for IT services for the Law Enforcement Center, at 9:30 a.m., plus an agreement with the McCook Humane Society and a skid steer lease agreement for the fairgrounds...
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Southwest splits; Trojans topple Kansas volleyball power
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/23)
BARTLEY, Neb. — Once-beaten Overton avenged its only loss to Southwest with Thursday’s rematch. However, the Roughriders recoverred and beat a strong Alma to reach 18-2 this season. All other area volleyball results are in Scoreboard on Page 8. Roughrider leaders from both matches Thursday night:...
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McCook younger spikers stay unbeaten into finale next week
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/23)
LEXINGTON, Neb. — McCook’s seventh-grade A and B volleyball teams stayed unbeaten Thursday with only one match remaining this season. The Bison “A” team took a 25-10, 25-8 victory at Lexington for their latest victory. They served an amazing 28 aces, but how the “B” team serving 27?...
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Looking at McCook and Ogallala seasons going into tonight
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/23)
McCOOK (2-3) Sept. 15 Holdrege (0-5) W 36-7 Sept. 22 Sidney (5-0) L 0-28 Tonight At OGALLALA (3-2) 8 p.m. Oct. 6 Alliance (2-3) 7 p.m...
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McCook teams both run into Gothenburg top four
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/23)
GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Both McCook cross country teams finished fourth among 26 schools competing at Thursday’s Gothenburg Invitational on Wildhorse Golf Course. Sophomore Emma Cappel won the girls division with 35 seconds to spare while classmate Brecken Gale finished fourth just ahead of Wallace top runner Ashley Robertson...
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No. 1 host of Bison subdistrict needs big rally to top Saints
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/23)
KEARNEY, Neb. — B-9 subdistrict No. 1 host Kearney Catholic rallied from 7-1 down to edge the Southern Valley-Alma Saints, 8-7, Thursday evening. The Saints (9-16 record) sizzled 13 hits including two doubles from Sarah Holste, Natalee Holste hitting a two-bagger and Maddie Zade tripling...
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Driver arrested after multi-county pursuit
(State News ~ 09/29/23)
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol successfully apprehended a suspect following a high-speed chase through multiple counties Thursday night. Around 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, a trooper initiated a traffic stop on a Volkswagen Jetta for speeding along Interstate 80 near Grand Island. ...
- Billye Kathryn Lockhart-Deck (Obituary ~ 09/29/23)
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