Stories from Friday, December 20, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The No. 3 Nebraska volleyball team's season came to an end in the NCAA Semifinals with a 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 23-25, 26-28, 13-15) loss to No. 2 Penn State on Friday night in front of a crowd of 21,726 at the KFC Yum! Center, the largest crowd to ever attend an indoor NCAA volleyball match...

McCOOK, Neb. ­— In their second home meet in as many weeks, the McCook High School swim and dive team had another successful meet against familiar foes, North Platte and Scottsbluff on Thursday at the YMCA. The Bison claimed more than half first place medals, posted several personal bests and edged closer to the times needed to qualify for the state meet in February...

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest’s dozen wrestling girls nearly doubled their closest challenger McCook as they dominated Thursday’s 22-team Bison Invitational. Team scores along with some decisive matches for Gazette-area wrestlers. Teams: 1. Southwest 113.5, 2. ...

GIRLS Area teams McCook 45, Kearney Catholic 37, OT Southwest 68 Arapahoe 44 Rawlins County (Kan.) 50, Hitchcock County 38 Familiar foes Gothenburg 50, Holdrege 41 Broken Bow 74, Ainsworth 37 Ogallala 68, Hershey 44 Blair 51, Hastings 25 BOYS Area teams...

Ellen Marie Fielding April 12, 1950 - Dec. 3, 2024 OMAHA, Neb. - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ellen. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Omaha, Neb., and will be lovingly missed by her family and friends. Ellen was born to Court and Lillian Rice Fielding in McCook, Neb. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Recently, over fifty people took to Facebook to answer the question: “What gift would you send someone to remind them of McCook?” The responses reflected a deep nostalgia and local pride, showcasing this vibrant community’s unique offerings...

McCOOK, Neb. - Pizza Hut in McCook will hold a fundraiser on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, to support Mark and Patty Brown, who recently lost their home and two beloved pets in a devastating fire. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 15% of all sales will be donated to the Browns to help ease their financial burden...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Sheriff Kevin Darling shared an important update Thursday regarding the investigation into the recent shooting of a gestating mare, an incident that has shocked the local community. “We appreciate the public’s help in providing bits of information,” Sheriff Darling said. “Keep it up; that one piece of information is out there that will give us a clear picture of who did this.”...

The City of McCook has scheduled a special meeting for noon on Dec. 23, 2024, in the City Council Chambers to consider an agreement with Mammoth Sports Construction for the design and pre-construction of a new sports complex. The meeting marks a significant step forward in the city’s efforts to develop a state-of-the-art sports facility for local and regional use...

The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Equalization will hold their regular meetings on Monday, Dec. 23, beginning at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse. The agenda includes time for citizens’ comments, although no action can be taken on those items, as well as reviews of accounts payable and payroll claims...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to support its annual holiday bell-ringing campaign in McCook, running through Dec. 23. By ringing the bell, participants help support the Red Kettle Campaign, with 90% of funds benefiting Red Willow County and Southwest Nebraska...

McCOOK, Neb. — All of the top placers at Thursday’s McCook JV boys wrestling meet. 113 Boys Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Eli Kidder of Holdrege 2nd Place - Blaine Orr of North Platte 3rd Place - Aaron Pishna of North Platte 120 Boys Guaranteed Places...

May-Hay soars BRADY, Neb. — The Maywood-Hayes Center boys are now 5-2 with their 79-40 blasting of Brady Eagles Friday evening. No other details were obtained. The Maywood-Hayes Center girls are flying even higher at 6-1 with their 62-17 victory which tipped off this varsity doubleheader...