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Bison boys earn 'Tripp' to Elkhorn for shot at making state
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/26)
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Marla Bowlin
(Obituary ~ 02/27/26)
Marla Jean (Kluherz) Bowlin, 74, of Culbertson, Nebraska, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 22, 2026. Marla was born on August 28, 1951, in Denver, Colorado. She was born to Jeryne (Ruttman) Goodrich and was later lovingly adopted by Laurine A. (Newhouse) Kluherz and Kenneth R. Kluherz. She graduated from Torrington High School in Torrington, Wyoming, in 1969. Continuing her passion for education, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, in May of 1988... -
Looking for Spring
(Editorial ~ 02/27/26)
It’s hard not to notice that the drive into the office isn’t quite as dark these days. The sun is already testing the eastern horizon and trying to peek out from behind homes and trees. By the clock, nothing has changed yet, but the sky is already announcing spring’s arrival...
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After 40 years of bearing the badge, Darling ready to rest
(Local News ~ 02/27/26)
McCOOK, Neb. - The deadline to file as an incumbent for the primary election in May has come and gone, and there is an expected name that won’t be found on the ballot. Red Willow County Sheriff Kevin Darling has decided that after serving in law enforcement for over 40 years, he’s ready to spend some much-needed time with his wife of 42 years, Tami, and their family... -
Trojans two points from advancing; Raiders fall at S-E-M
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/26)
BERTRAND, Neb. — The No. 1-seed Bertrand Vikings somehow survived Cambridge senior Brady Ahlemeyer’s 30-point barrage and won their D1-11 district final, 65-63, Thursday night. Seniors Thunder Nelson put in 23 points and Scottie Bieker 20 for the host Vikings, who advance into district finals play early next week...
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Wolves take down host Irish for subdistrict title
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/26)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Maywood-Hayes Center boys are one win from state following Thurdsay’s 58-53 subdistrict finals win over top-seed North Platte St. Patrick’s Thursday evening. Junior Keenan Richards scored 14 points and senior Isaak Messinger 12 to lead a balanced inside-outside attack for 17-8 May-Hay... -
Correction: one more Bison state swimming qualifier
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/26)
Aaron Spencer McCook junior Relays -
Diver gets record-setting Bison started at state meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/26)
LINCOLN, Neb. - The first day of the 2026 Nebraska High School State Swim and Dive Championships is over with the best divers in the state taking to the boards on Thursday. McCook sophomore Axel Blomstedt scored 313 points during a regular season meet, earning the 300-minimum needed for a spot at the state championship held in the Devaney Center...
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