Stories from Tuesday, October 29, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High School alum and Nebraska Cornhuskers football legend Jeff Kinney visited with fans while eating lunch at Citta Deli Friday afternoon. Kinney made a rare return visit to McCook with two more Bison alums who both joined the University of Oklahoma Sooners football program...

McCOOK, Neb. — Taking Tristan Campbell’s towel could do nothing to wipe out how McCook was dominating its regular-season finale at Weiland Field Friday. Campbell retrieved his towel from the Lexington sideline to go with his three touchdowns scored in barely more than one quarter...

LINCOLN, Neb. — With one week remaining until Election Day, Secretary of State Bob Evnen is reminding voters to cast their early voting ballots or find their polling place if voting at the polls. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. “This is the opportunity for Nebraskans to weigh in on the presidential race, several ballot measures and local issues,” Secretary Evnen said. ...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people after locating 38 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during an encounter at a gas station near Hershey. Saturday at approximately 4:40 p.m., a trooper was getting gas at a truck stop on Interstate 80 at the Hershey interchange when he encountered the occupants of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. ...

James F. Sayer Tyson July 5, 1955 - Oct. 23, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - James F. Sayer Tyson was born on July 5, 1955 in McCook Neb. to Leo and Betty Sayer, and departed this life to find peace on Oct. 23, 2024, in North Platte, Neb. He was 69 years, 3 months and 18 days old...

James Ivan Moore March 24, 1936 - Oct. 26, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - James Ivan Moore passed away Oct. 26, 2024 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. at the age of 88. Jim was born March 24, 1936 to Verle and Garland (Turpin) Moore in McCook, Neb. He graduated from Bartley High School. On April 24, 1955 he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Mary Case at the Methodist Church in Bartley, Neb. To this union Vivian Mary, Timothy Charles, Jeffrey Verle and Gregory Case were born...

McCOOK, Neb. — Results from the McCook YMCA Volleyball league matches recently: Women’s Competitive 92%ers vs. Diggin’ on a Prayer: Diggin’ on a Prayer wins 2-0 92%ers vs. PSI Applications: PSI Applications wins 2-1 PSI Applications vs. Diggin’ on a Prayer: PSI Applications wins 2-0...

BARTLEY, Neb. — Higher seeds advanced through without too much trouble during Nebraska subdistrict volleyball action Monday. At Bartley, the undefeated Southwest Roughriders ended Arapahoe’s quest with a 25-9, 25-10, 25-14 sweep. The No. 4-seed Warriors had earlier topped No. 5 Hi-Line 25-21, 20-25, 25-17, 25-20...

KEARNEY, Neb. — McCook High coach Tom Sughroue provided some insights about his two Class B state cross-country qualifiers who reached personal bests Friday afternoon. “Finally we had a great day to run and it showed! Both girls ran their fastest times on the unk/state meet course. Emma improved her time by almost a minute and Brecken improved her time by 2 minutes...

McCOOK, Neb. — Hosted at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, McCook Cares will mark the first anniversary of its free bread giveaway this Wednesday. The initiative has become a vital resource for residents, providing bread and baked goods to those in need every week...

Dear Editor, The United States Marine Corps will be celebrating their 249th birthday on November 10, 2024. As many readers may know, our Continental Congress established the Marine Corps as a new branch of the military on November 10, 1775. Therefore, local Marines, spouses and friends will be celebrating the birthday of our beloved Corps...

McCOOK, Neb. — With the last of the $2 million in pandemic relief funds expended or committed, Red Willow County Commissioners grappled with expenses associated with a shortage of jailers and a damaged semi- trailer. In the accounts payable claims, Commissioner Randy Dean pulled a $26,535 bill from the Lincoln County Jail for housing Red Willow County prisoners...

I don’t know about you but I am sure getting tired of all the appeals to send money. Send to this or that politician, some whom I’ve never heard of before, don’t live in my district and I don’t know whether I approve of them or not. The text of the message is that it will be a disaster if I ignore the request and sit on my hands...

McCOOK, Neb. – After four decades of service, Bruce Crosby is retiring from McCook Gazette, leaving behind a profound legacy that has touched every corner of the community. Friends and readers are invited to celebrate his remarkable career at a retirement open house on Friday, Nov. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Yard in McCook...