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Raiders roar into next skirmish with mighty May-Hay girls
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — A closing 26-11 surge on Tuesday showed what these Medicine Valley Raiders can show even when “feeling a little winded.” The M.V. girls broke from Arapahoe, 50-33, and now really get their lungs ready for an ultimate Cattle Trail semifinal challenge Friday night:...
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Huskers sweep Ramblin' Wreck of Georgia Tech in Sweet 16
(Community Sports ~ 12/07/23)
LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept 12th-ranked and fifth-seeded Georgia Tech Thursday afternoon in a third-round NCAA Tournament match in front of 8,580 fans at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. With the win, the Huskers (31-1) advanced to an NCAA Regional Final for the 11th time in the last 12 years. Nebraska will play the winner of No. 2 seed Kentucky and No. 3 seed Arkansas, on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Devaney Center...
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Topside Tournament final: Ulysses boys 52, McCook 50
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/23)
GOODLAND, Neb. — The McCook boys rally on late three-pointers from sophomore Bryson Gullion and Senior Kaiden Porter but a final half-court shot misses. Junior Josiah Wilkinson hit two earlier triples that at one point put McCook ahead 38-32. More details in Friday's Gazette...
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Adopt-a-Chaplin Donation
(Local News ~ 12/07/23)
MNB Bank presents a check for $1,510 to volunteers from the Adopt-a-Chaplain program. The money was earned during the annual MNB Bank bake sale that employees host each year. Front row from left: Kari Clausen (MNB), Barb Dailey, Karen Ziebell, Cathy Broz, Cassiddy Beeby (MNB), Donna Hall, Linda Nielsen, Brandi McConnell, and Mitchell Johnson. Back row from left: Delbert Kunkee, Jane Schuster, Tom Broz, Diane Ruppert (MNB), Dave Fulkerson, Darcie Keenportz (MNB)...
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Give the gift of life this holiday season
(Local News ~ 12/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - Blood donation during the holidays is particularly important and impactful. As people gather to celebrate and spend time with loved ones, accidents, and emergencies can still occur, and patients in need of blood transfusions require continued support...
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Norton man arrested following high-speed chase into Nebraska
(Local News ~ 12/07/23)
ELWOOD, Neb. — A high-speed pursuit that began in Norton, Kansas, culminated in the arrest of a 26-year-old man on Tuesday, as reported by Furnas County Sheriff Douglas Brown. The incident unfolded at 4:24 p.m. when Furnas County Dispatch received a report of a 2014 Chevy Traverse traveling northbound on Hwy 283 at an alarming speed. The vehicle, linked to a disturbance in Norton, reportedly had a male driver who had forcibly removed the owner and fled the scene with a female occupant...
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Habitat for Humanity dedication Sunday
(Local News ~ 12/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Habitat for Humanity will host a dedication ceremony and open house for its recently completed house build at 2 p.m Sunday at the home at 1408 West Fairacres in McCook, with an open house continuing until 3 p.m. This home marks the tenth home Southwest Nebraska Habitat for Humanity has completed in its service area of Red Willow, Frontier and Furnas counties...
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How about those Huskers? Up 15 at half, they lose by 11
(College Sports ~ 12/07/23)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Brice Williams had a team-high 18 points, but Nebraska went ice cold in the final 20 minutes, as Minnesota rallied for a 76-65 victory Wednesday evening at Williams Arena. Williams had 17 of his 18 points in the opening 20 minutes, but Nebraska (7-2, 0-1 Big Ten) shot just 29.2 percent in the second half, while Minnesota shot 59 percent in the second half and overcame a 15-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Huskers, 52-26 after halftime...
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Latest and best from bowling in McCook
(Community Sports ~ 12/07/23)
Handicap efforts proved better than scratching as the Krips siezed control of first place at TJ’s Family Fun Center over previous Men’s League leader Quality Irrigation. Men’s Major The Krips 268-179 Stockman’s Fd 262.5-187.5 Quality Irrigation 259-187...
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Scoop There It Is wins YMCA volleyball tournament
(Community Sports ~ 12/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Superman themes simply could not stand up to a 90s pop song reference like “Whoop There It Is” Tuesday night. Instead, it was Scoop There It Is that emerged as McCook YMCA Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League champions. Serves of Steel settled for second place this season. All the tourament results on Tuesday...
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Bison reserve boys blow out Dusters, 52-22
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/23)
The boys’ reserve basketball team beat Holdrege 52-22. Scorers: Kooper Rakes 19 Kale Sattler 17 Grady Miller 4 Derrick Brush 3 Tracy Kirkpatrick 3 TJ Puckett 2 Cason Waugh 2 Ty Junker 2. The McCook boys and girls are both home for reserve games today at McCook High...
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Falcons, Warriors get first wins to set up Trail semifinal
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Both Arapahoe and Hitchcock County regained the winning touch with Cattle Trail Tournament first-round victories on Tuesday. The Falcons (1-1 record) held off a second-half Southwest (0-3)comeback, 48-42, at McCook High. Adam Kisker delivered seven of his 15 points in the first quarter while Jayce Hauxwell hit for 13 of his 15 following intermission...
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Tigers, Wolves move closer to first monster matchup of 23-24
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — There’s a Final Four flavor already building around the Cattle Trail Tournament this week. Not only will the four winners from Tuesday collide on Friday, but returning D-1 top four finishers Dundy County-Stratton and Maywood-Hayes Center are just one win each from meeting again...
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Hot Southwest sets up semi with Red Devils
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest’s girls shot a strong 56 percent from two-point range and regained momentum with their 53-31 Cattle Trail Tournament win over Dundy County-Stratton Tuesday afternoon. The DC-S Tigers (1-1) were fresh off a season-opening win over Creek Valley last weekend...
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Don't forget your hometown during the holidays
(Column ~ 12/07/23)
There’s a particular thrill when, after hours of searching, you discover that item, act or experience that you know will brighten someone’s day. The perfect gift is more than a present, it’s an act of appreciation and an indication of your dedication to understanding and cherishing the most important people in your life...
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Topside Tourney final: Norton girls 44, McCook 30
(High School Sports ~ 12/07/23)
WOODLAND, Kan. — More details to come as the McCook girls are 2-1 overall and start consolation play Friday at 7 p.m. CST.
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Bleu Flour Bakery: From home kitchen to local favorite
(Local News ~ 12/07/23)
INDIANOLA Neb. - What started as a simple experiment in baking macaroons has quickly turned into a flourishing business for Layne Salas. In 2020, she and her sister Cassa Easter decided to offer these delectable cookies as a gift for Mother’s Day on Facebook. Little did they know, their venture would take off in unexpected ways...
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