Stories from Tuesday, February 11, 2025

LINCOLN, Neb. — Arapahoe junior Lauren Moore knew all about handling the tough breaks and best moments of a Nebraska state bowling tournament.

OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Girls State Wrestling Tournament will start one week from today at Omaha’s CHI Health Center. All the first-round matches are already set: McCook in Class A 120 pounds: Peyton Cock (41-10 record) vs. Chelsey Robinson, Omaha North (41-3)...

Obituary Gregory Alan Stinson July 20, 1946 - Feb. 5, 2025 DOUGLAS, Wyo. - Gregory Alan Stinson died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 78. Greg was born on Saturday, July 20, 1946, 1946, in McCook, Neb. ...

Obituary Loren Albert Engler June 12, 1930 - Feb. 7, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Loren Albert Engler, age 94, of McCook, Neb. went into the arms of the Lord, with his family by his side, and in the comfort of his home on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Loren was born June 12, 1930, in Anaconda, Mont. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High School students learned how to place an order electronically, slice brisket, and even how to operate a commercial dishwasher, at Taste of Texas barbecue restaurant Monday morning. They joined over 400 students at McCook High School who participated in Bison Days, an annual two-day event that concludes today. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Monday night, the McCook Public School Board met to hear Superintendent Grant Norgaard’s annual report on the district’s progress toward its school improvement goal. For the past five years, the McCook Public Schools have been working to create an effective Comprehensive Instructional Program (CIP). ...

McCOOK, Neb. - It was expected to be a light morning at Monday’s meeting of the Red Willow County commissioners After calling the meeting to order at 9 a.m., the board first agreed to add an emergency item to the agenda regarding remaining ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds. All members agreed...

Our daughter Nancy called and said, “Mom, you are going to hate it! LOL (Laugh out loud).” She was referring to the about to be watched Super Bowl halftime show. She was so right but then Grannie and the old guy aren’t into Rapping or whatever that was. ...

Much of national news these days seems to be dedicated to the present administration’s efforts to reform government. This is nothing new. The history of the executive branch is littered with attempts to rein in government, resulting in little or no lasting effect. The latest initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), follows a well-worn path of past reform movements promising to streamline bureaucracy, cut waste, and improve efficiency...

OGALALLA, Neb. — Forget all the flu bugs and fouls because this was one beautiful night for the McCook High basketball girls. “I think it was even better because we did it on their (Ogallala’s) home floor,” Bison senior Malia Hilker said. What the Bison did was hit 12 three-pointers in 20 attempts (60 percents) and also just grind past a tough Ogallala team, 64-56...

McCOOK, Neb. — Senior Day featured a superb McCook boys effort against Alliance during their 73-48 victory Saturday afternoon. Remember, the Bulldogs brought an 11-8 record into MHS to challenge those 13-6 Bison. “They beat Sidney and have played a lot of games close,” Bison coach Joe Imus confirmed. “They’re not a bad team. They’re not a team you can just show up and beat by 25. But I really liked how our guys played today, especially defensively in the first half.”...

Red Willow County Clerk Penelope Cooper has released preliminary results of the Bartley recall election, indicating that both targeted officials have been removed by a decisive margin. With 115 of the 212 possible ballots counted, each official—David Wineland and Cori Hage—has received 100 votes in favor of recall and 15 votes to retain them in office...