Stories from Tuesday, April 9, 2024

This McCook High girls track and field title secured the Broken Bow Invitational title on a breezy Friday in Bow. From left are juniors Malia Hilker, Lacyn Keller, sophomore Karstyn Porter, junior Ambie Custard, senior Hannah Crow, sophomores Emma Cappel, Brecken Gale (piggybacking Emma), sophomore Jaylea Walgren, juniors Danika Havlicek (above Jaylea), Briley Morgan, seniors Izzy Renner, Kyla Patel, junior Paige Bortner and sophomore Saraie Barber. ...

“Oh the monkey wrapped his tail around the flag pole and the wind blew…” well the rest of that marching “jody” is unprintable but here in Southwestern Nebraska we got a strong dose of it this past weekend. Gusts up to 65 miles per hour. I rolled up roof sheeting on the City’s Taj Mahal, a couple of overturned trees and a few dead branches littering the few miles of street that I drove. ...

Nebraska roads are the veins through which our state pulses with life and progress. But as spring blooms and summer beckons, so too does the increased activity in our construction zones, which sadly have become hazardous corridors for many drivers. A recent analysis byLendingTreereveals a stark reality: Nebraska ranks second in the nation for deadly crashes occurring in work zones. This is not a title we should wear with pride; it’s a sobering call to action...

Dorothy May Smith NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Dorothy May Smith, 96, of North Platte passed away Dec, 26, 2023, in McCook. Celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at 11 a.m. (CT) on Friday, April 26, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte. A private family inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Chadron. ...

Dwayne Ray Jesse Sep. 6, 1952 - April 8, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Dwayne Ray Jesse, age 71, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2024 at his home in McCook. Dwayne was born Sep. 6, 1952 in McCook to parents Everette Earl and Helen Ardis (Nichols) Jesse. He was one of four children who graduated from high school in Curtis, Neb. with the Class of 1971...

Kathryn Casper Nov. 25, 1953 - April 4, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Kathryn Casper, 70, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of McCook, passed away April 4, 2024. Kathy was born on Nov. 25, 1953 in Norfolk, Neb. to Joseph and Delores (Venteicher) Schlienz. She grew up in Madison and graduated from Kearney State College. ...

Jerry Lee Williams June 20, 1942 - April 1, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Jerry Lee Williams, 81, Lincoln, Neb., passed away April 1, 2024. He was born on June 20, 1942 to Howard and Bess Williams on a small farm north of Culbertson, Neb. He lived in the country and attended country school until the 8th grade, moving into the town of Trenton, where he worked at his dad’s mechanic shop and his Aunt’s gas station throughout high school...

Kim Shari Falciani Jan. 19, 1959 - April 4, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Kim Shari Falciani of McCook, Neb., age 65, passed away with her family by her side on April 4, 2024, at her home in McCook. Kim was born Jan. 19, 1959, in Bristol, Conn. to parents Joseph and Priscilla (Poplaski) Martin...

Robert Lyle (Bob) Hein Nov. 10, 1939 - April 4, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Robert Lyle (Bob) Hein of McCook, Neb. was born in Fort Morgan, Colo., on Nov. 10, 1939 to Harry and Frieda Hein. He went to his heavenly home on April 4, 2024. He grew up near Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1957. Bob married Janet Eileen (Jan) Ficken at Salem Lutheran Church in Elwood, Neb. on June 17, 1960. They were married for nearly 64 years...

McCOOK Neb. - Superintendent Grant Norgaard and Business Manager Jeff Gross discussed the proposed Jr. High and High School building project. Norgaard shared that they are working on finalizing plans and establishing an accurate cost estimate to be presented at the May School Board meeting. They are looking at possibly being able to put the bond issue to vote in August; if not, it will be in November...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Some charges have been dismissed in a fuel theft case at Haigler, Neb. Two individuals, Edwin Quintanilla-Pena and Cyndy Garcia, faced charges in Dundy County Court for theft and conspiracy related to diesel fuel thefts, with Quintanilla-Pena additionally charged with burglary and possession of burglar’s tools...

STERLING, Colo. – The McCook Community College baseball team came back from an 8-7 loss in Game 1 Monday, got down 6-0 in the first inning of Game 2 but came back to win 18-12 and split the doubleheader with Northeastern Junior College. The two teams also split the first two games of the series Friday in McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College softball team swept a pair of games Monday at home against Lamar Community College. MCC won by the scores of 14-6 and 7-2. The Lady Indians got home runs in Game 1 from sophomores Andie Suhai (Medicine Hat, Alberta) and Brylee Dean (Gering) and a win in the pitching circle from sophomore Ella Covill-Marter (Queensland, Australia)...

McCOOK, Neb. — Results from the final week of McCook YMCA Adult Volleyball Leagues: Women’s Recreational Pancake Posers 2-0 over Beta Blockers Pancake Posers 2-0 over Get Served Beta Blockers 2-0 over El Puerto Giggles Paz 2-0 over Get Served Wagner Chevrolet 2-0 over Paz...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook High JV tennis girls took first at Monday’s North Platte Invitational as they outscored Class A Kearney and North Platte among others. Check out results with more on Thursday: Team Standings 4 Hasting 18 1 Singles-Jaylee Hammond, 5-0, 1st Place...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Team scores and all area top five placers from Monday’s Don Stine Invitational. TEAMS: 1. Chase County 190, 2. Cambridge 67, 3. Dundy County-Stratton 54, 4. Maywood-Hayes Center 47, 4. Southern Valley 47, 6. Hershey 37, 7. Arapahoe 32, 8. Southwest 28, 9. Wauneta-Palisade 19...

Cecil Wayne Hager Aug. 31, 1959 - April 6, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Cecil Wayne Hager, known as Wayne to his loved ones and friends, of McCook, Neb. passed away on April 6, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. Wayne was born Aug. 31, 1959, in McCook, to parents Cecil B and Opal I (Seacrest) Hager. He was one of three sons born to the union...

Nebraska roads are the veins through which our state pulses with life and progress. But as spring blooms and summer beckons, so too does the increased activity in our construction zones, which sadly have become hazardous corridors for many drivers. A recent analysis by LendingTree (https://tinyurl.com/2de6ku4h) reveals a stark reality: Nebraska ranks second in the nation for deadly crashes occurring in work zones. This is not a title we should wear with pride; it’s a sobering call to action...