Stories from Thursday, February 27, 2025

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — McCook High’s boys matched the uni number of Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman while making coach Joe Imus as happy as a kid with his new frosted blonde hair style. “You have to be happy whenever you score 91 points,” Imus confirmed about McCook’s furiously entertaining 91-77 playoff win over the Alliance Bulldogs. “We had three guys over 15 points and four in double figures. We played a very good offensive game.” Nobody lit up the B-8 semifinal scoreboard more than Bison senior Jon Patel with his game-high 22 points.

CURTIS, Neb. — No. 1 Medicine Valley and No. 2 Southwest both delivered decisive wins Tuesday night to set up their D-2 district showdown tonight at Med Valley. Senior Brody Senff’s 14 points powered the Med Valley 30-36 victory over No. 4 BradyTyce Pate put in 13 points for the balanced 13-10 Raiders. Ethan Brown tossed in 10 points...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Look out, because the Dundy County-Stratton Tigers are getting post-season attack heated up beginning with Tuesday’s D-1 subdistrict opener. Junior Lane Bybee scored 13 first-quarter points during a 26-8 start and the returning state tournament qualifiers never looked back during their 68-32 victory over visiting Cambridge...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Sadly, this sunny Tuesday won’t be remembered with a lot of warmth and happiness for McCook girls basketball. The Bison played well in so many ways against B-7 No. 1 Northwest on those Vikings’ home floor. They forced 23 Viking turnovers, delivered a 16-2 third quarter anseemed more than ready to enjoy their 16th win this season...

NORTH PLATTE – The McCook Community College softball team opened Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play Wednesday with a doubleheader sweep at North Platte Community College. MCC won 10-0 and 22-6 with both wins coming in five innings...

The McCook Community College baseball team’s home opener, scheduled for Friday has been pushed back one day to allow the field one more day to dry from recent snow. MCC (3-6) will host Northeast Community College (6-5) for two games Saturday starting at 1:30 p.m. The teams will travel to Norfolk Sunday for two more games, starting at 1:30 p.m...

Parents often wonder if their children are truly benefiting from their education and if the teaching methods employed by educators in their local schools are effective. It may be surprising to learn the degree to which all accredited schools in Nebraska engage in continuous school improvement to consistently evaluate and enhance their educational practices...

McCOOK, Neb.-Jiles Bowman manages much more than a fair. Speaking at Wednesday morning’s Coffee Talk gathering, Bowman, the Red Willow County Fair Board Manager, provided an in-depth look at the facility’s operations. While his title specifically references the county fair--a one-week celebration--Bowman actually oversees a large, year-round venue with multiple buildings and diverse range of activities. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Nebraska is celebrating 158 years of statehood on Saturday. Since the Unicameral has been a unique aspect of the state’s history since 1937 the Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee will feature Sen. Dan Hughes at their First Tuesday event March 4 from 7 – 8 p.m. at Embers Bakery and Café...

The Associated Press (AP) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, alleging unconstitutional retaliation against its journalists for refusing to adopt government-mandated language. The dispute centers on the White House’s demand that the AP refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” a name introduced by executive order...

The Associated Press (AP) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, alleging unconstitutional retaliation against its journalists for refusing to adopt government-mandated language. The dispute centers on the White House’s demand that the AP refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” a name introduced by executive order...

Being a member of the McCook Community Foundation’s Fund Advisory Committee (FAC) is one of the true joys in my life. It is a great group of community-minded members who truly want to make our community a better place to live, work, and play. We all benefit from being surrounded by like-minded individuals who share our goals for the community...

Sheila Jo Sis Nov. 9 1962 - Feb. 24, 2025 LINTHICUM, MD - Sheila Jo Sis,formerly of Stratton, daughter of Bob and Betty Sis of Stratton, passed away at her home in Linthicum Maryland on Feb. 24, 2025.

Scott Randell Doyle McCOOK, Neb. - Scott Randell Doyle, age 52, of McCook, Neb. passed away at his home in McCook on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. There will be a private family memorial service at a later time. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, Monuments and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family and view full obituary...

65th anniversary CULBERTSON, Neb. - The family of Rosemary and Gerald Corey of Culbertson, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary on Fri., March 7, 2025. The Coreys retired to Culbertson in June 2001, after spending numerous decades traveling to Nebraska every year to visit friends. ...

80th birthday The family of Clarence Jr. Gillen of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born in Dodge City, Kan. Jr’s family includes his wife Lexi Gillen; four children: Piper Gillen of Hastings, Neb.; Geoff (Brenda) Gillen of McCook; Andy (Bobbi) Gillen of McCook; and Monica (Jeremiah) Johnson of McCook. He has 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one on the way...