Stories from Friday, June 20, 2025

Christine Kay Barenberg June 14, 1965 -June 16, 2025 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Christine Kay Barenberg was born on June 14, 1965 to Walter and Sharon Barenberg in Benkelman, Neb. A lifelong resident, Christine passed away suddenly on June 16, 2025 at her residence. ...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Season on the line, the Indiana Pacers did what they’ve done time and time again. They bucked the odds. And the NBA Finals are going to an ultimate game. Obi Toppin scored 20 points, Andrew Nembhard added 17 and the Pacers forced a winner-take-all Game 7 by rolling past the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday night...

BROKEN BOW, Neb. — McCook Pinnacle Bank 14U scored six runs in the third inning, which helped them defeat SCNBL Broken Bow NE 14U 10-0 on Thursday. An error scored one run, Kaden Riggins singled, scoring one run, Noah Chancellor doubled, scoring two runs, Trevan Rundle singled, scoring one run, and Justin Chancellor grounded out, scoring one run...

EUGENE, Oreg. —Nebraska freshman Jenessa Ruder won the javelin event at the USATF U20 Championships on Thursday. Ruder threw 46.31m (151-11) on her second throw to claim the title in the eight-women field. Ruder has a successful freshman campaign as she won the javelin in the Championship division at the Drake Relays, throwing 53.50m (175-6), placed seventh at the Big Ten Championships (49.12m, 161-2) and competed at the NCAA West Prelims, finishing 39th (43.32m, 142-1)...

The McCook Rebels and McCook Storm met on a softball diamond Thursday evening at McCook’s Jaycees Complex. The Storm won this play shown above as a runner returned to third base safely before any tags were applied. However, the Rebels 18-and-under girls with pitcher Ellie Havlicek (below) were leading 7-4 at last check. ...

McCook High student-athletes Parker Nokes (above) and Reese Gillsepie have qualified for the National High School Rodeo after strong Nebraska state performances at Valentine last weekend. Parker Nokes — son of the late great MPCC rodeo coach Garrett Nokes — will compete in team roping after he teamed for a state second-place finish...

EUGENE, Oreg. — Nebraska state reccord-setter Noah Rau from Chase County is set to throw the discus at Saturday’s Nike Outdoor Nationals and USATF U20 Championships. The prestigious track-field meet features 36 top discus throwers in three flights. Discus competion is scheduled for an 11:30 a.m. start and will be televised...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - The Nebraska Chamber Players are returning to their summer home in Cambridge this month, bringing with them a beloved musical tradition and a bittersweet milestone. Formed nearly three decades ago, the ensemble comprises musicians from Lincoln and Omaha and will officially launch its 28th season in September in Lincoln...

McCook’s youngest residents know how to stay cool on a hot summer morning at Storytime with Miss. Diane at the McCook Public Library. Fun, games, songs, dances, and, of course, stories keep these little ones entertained, while parents enjoy the cool break...

RONDA GRAFF MCFF McCOOK, Neb. - Plans for the 10th annual Southwest Nebraska Big Give are underway with the one-day of giv-ing scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. For 24 hours this fall, people can donate to their favorite non-profit organizations both in person at giving stations and on-line at swnebiggive.org...

GRANT, Neb. — The Perkins County Veterans Service Office, located in the courthouse in Grant, is now open to the public. Kim Dickmeyer of Venango has been appointed as the new Veterans Service Officer. Dickmeyer previously served as Perkins County Assessor and retired from PC Telcom in 2019. Since retiring, he has maintained web pages and social media for the Paoli Coop Elevator...

Last week, we mentioned that we were looking for help here at the Gazette, and that request did not go unnoticed. We thank you for your interest, your referrals, and your willingness to help. Interviews are underway, and while we’ve had some encouraging conversations, we are still far from being fully staffed...