Mike and Melissa Putman of North Platte, announce the birth of a son, Kyson Michael Putnam. He was born Nov. 7, 2007, weighing 9 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 21 1/2 inches in length. He has a sister, McKenzie. Grandparents are Randy and Dianna Brown of McCook; Joe Putnam of Cambridge and Angie Putnam of Cozad. Great-grandparents are Betty Davis, Lillian Brown and Bette Wurm, all of McCook, Doug Bowden and Casey Putnam, both of Cozad and the late Darla Bowden.