Stories from Thursday, May 1, 2025

KEARNEY, Neb. — With a combined record of 107-12, McCook High’s tennis girls know MayDay means it’s time to get real serious about winning matches. “Gotta keep building as we get closer to the big meets coming up,” coach Matt Wiemers declared after his Bison reached No. 2 in Class B power points last week...

Obituary Kathleen Irene Miller July 18, 1944 - April 26, 2025 BRIDGEPORT, Neb. - Kathleen Irene Miller, 80, of Bridgeport, Neb. passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Morrill County Hospital in Bridgeport. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. ...

McCOOK, Neb — Prairie Plains CASA proudly celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week last week by recognizing the extraordinary commitment of their CASA volunteers and Board of Directors. Their dedication ensures that the most vulnerable children in southwest Nebraska have a voice in the court system...

90th birthday Jack Lytle will be turning 90 on May 4, 2025. Birthday wishes will reach him at : Highland Park 610 East 14th Street Apt. B1 McCook, NE 69001

80th birthday It’s “Wild” Bill’s 80th birthday on May 2nd. Let’s fill his day with happiness. Cards of birthday wishes can be sent to: Bill Loghry Platte Wing, Room 2013 Brookstone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center Inc 600 Brookstone Meadows Plaza...

McCOOK, Neb. - The April 2025 McCook Volunteer of the Month can be found all over the McCook YMCA, literally everywhere because he’s involved in nearly every aspect of its current renovation and expansion project. Jeremy Shaw was selected as the recipient of the McCook Volunteer of the Month for April, as selected by the McCook Philanthropy Council...

KEARNEY, Neb. - The Nebraska Press Association chose LuAnn and Scott Schindler, publishers of the Clearwater Summerland Advocate-Messenger, as the 2025 Don Harpst, Sr. Leadership Award winners. The award recognizes leadership and leadership potential in Nebraska newspaper professionals. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – Hard work and imagination were on full display Wednesday evening as students at McCook Public Schools presented projects at the annual HAL (High Ability Learner) and Crackerjack Showcase, at the Junior High School cafeteria Wednesday night...

TRENTON, Neb. - Since 1938, high school juniors have been attending the state capital to learn firsthand how Nebraska’s government works. The American Legion Posts #133 and #337 are pleased to announce that six delegates from Hitchcock County will be joining nearly 340 other Nebraska high school juniors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State Program, June 1-7, 2025...

McCOOK, Neb. - This year’s Buffalo Commons Storytelling First Tuesday series will conclude with their event on May 6 at Embers Bakery and Café. The public is invited to kick off the summer season with a pay-as-you-eat picnic supper starting at 6 p.m. ...

As the Chief Financial Officer for Community Hospital in McCook, I tell people that I have three major worries. The first concern is demographics. As we model our population changes in Red Willow County between the 2020 census and where we expect to be for the 2030 census, we know that if we continue on our historical trends, we would end this decade with a decrease of about 520 people, or about five percent fewer residents...

SUTHERLAND, Neb. — A rundown of Gazette-area athletes who are Class D or Class C (Southern Valley) top eight entering Friday’s RPAC Track-Field meet along with top rivals: GIRLS 100 meters: ‘C’ No. 1 Adi Hunt, Southern Valley, 12.01; No. 1 Clara Spargo, Dundy County-Stratton, 12.24; No. 2 JoLie Farr, Cambridge, 12.39...

ATWOOD, Kan. — Rawlins County senior Jeb Kastens shot a round of 79 and the Buffaloes finished third overall at Saturday’s home golf invitational. Rawlins County-Atwood totaled 382 to place behind champion Goodland with 354 which won a tie-breaker over Greeley County Jackrabbits (354)...

McCOOK, Neb. — Results from the final two weeks of this 2024-25 season for Men’s Bowling at TJ Family Fun Center. Men’s Major TJ’s Family Fun 197-133 Fullmomentum 191.5-138.5 Diamond Vogel 191-139 Rednecks 183.5-146.5 W.E.C. 176.5-152.5...

KEARNEY, Neb. — It’s clearly up, up and away for senior Maryann Kassner as she departs McCook High to soon join the University of Nebraska-Kearney swim-dive team. “We’re excited to get her. She’s a great young lady with a high upward potential,” Lopers head coach Kyle Trelka said recently after M.K-M officially signed last week to be a Loper...

Entering the playoffs, more money had been wagered on the Los Angeles Lakers to win the Finals than on any other team at multiple sportsbooks. That money will be staying with the house. The Lakers bowed out of the NBA playoffs in the first round Wednesday, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. ...