Stories from Friday, October 24, 2025

Glenvil resident Jane “Mama Jane” Childs, 76, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home after a valiant fight with cancer. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. Monday, October 27, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. ...

TRENTON, Neb. - At first glance, the large collection of police cruisers parked outside Hitchcock County High School in Trenton raised some eyebrows. But there was no emergency. The Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office had called law enforcement together for a special presentation by renowned criminal profiler Phil Chalmers...

McCOOK, Neb. - Downtown McCook is gearing up for the holidays with fresh energy, new investments and a slate of events designed to bring the community together. At the heart of the season’s preparations are long-standing traditions like Santa Claus Lane and the Christmas Light Parade, balanced with efforts to modernize infrastructure and support local businesses...

Tensions are mounting. This week has been one long series of small gut punches. We’ve lost our iconic downtown bakery—a disappointment in the second derivative.. We have endured deliberately opaque travel plans from the governor, with the added tease of a possible cabinet secretary’s visit, none of it confirmed or denied by the communications shop in Lincoln...

All the results from McCook YMCA Women’s Volleyball League matches this week. Competitive The Eyeballer’s over Diggin’ On A Prayer 25-20, 26-24 Diggin’ On A Prayer over Palic 25-13, 26-24 The Eyeballer’s over We Showed Up 29-27, 25-20 Palic over Community Hospital Wellness 25-22, 25-11...

PAXTON, Neb. — Southwest quarterback Houston Billeter’s five pass completions turned into four touchdowns during a 55-13 victory over Paxton Thursday. The Roughriders (8-0) advance into Six-Man state playoffs next week after junior Deric Kelley caught three of those TDs covering 56 yards...

LOOMIS, Neb. — The Loomis Wolves roared for a 66-30 state playoff win over Cambridge Thursday night despite Trojan senior Micah Gerlach’s four touchdowns. Gerlach carried 20 times to 122 yards and three TDs. He also completed 15 passses for 209 including one scoring throw to senior Braydon Miller, who caught two for 41...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Bison hit several milestones in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Hastings and it did lead to a district home match Thursday night. A few playoff format will feature the Bison (16-14) hosting their B-1 semifinal against Lincoln Standing Bear (17-16) at 6 p.m. next Thursday...

TRENTON, Neb. — The Franklin Flyers put up a fight in the first round of playoffs against the Hitchcock County Falcons. Knowing this, their second match-up of the season, they were prepared for a battle. Falcons drew first blood in their opening drive but were unable to capitalize on the 2-point conversion...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton will host McCool Junction on Halloween for a Class D-1 state second-round playoff game. McCool (7-2 record) advanced with a thrilling 44-42 double-overtime victory over No. 18 Arcadia-Loup City Thursday evening...