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Covering three at a time? Bison defense outlasts Ogallala
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
Senior Ainsley Taylor isn't making it easy for three Ogallala Indians to operate their offense during McCook's 53-45 overtime victory in Southwest Conference tournament consolation play at Gothenburg Tuesday evening. Taylor swiped four steals as the Bison are now 9-9 this season. Watch for more details...
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Wolves swarm Wildcats in RPAC West girls final
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
MAXWELL, Neb. — Defense definitely wins championships when watching Maywood-Hayes Center’s girls work in the RPAC West Division title game. The 10-win Wallace Wildcats were fresh from outrunning Wauneta-Palisade, 55-52, on Tuesday to reach this showdown...
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Bison girls' scripture reads: Thou shalt steal a lot
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
GOTHENBURG, Neb. — The Bison girls giveth with 24 missed free throws Thursday night. But my oh my , they definitely taketh hope Ogallala thanks to an awesome 21 steals in their Southwest Conference tournament game. Perhaps the sports editor is feeling biblical since football will no longer be dominating Sundays after this weekend...
- Bison deliver first dual win of season in home invite (High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
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Mourning Bellevue star helps Badgers defeat Big Red
(College Sports ~ 01/28/22)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- It should have been a day of celebration for Wisconsin freshman Chucky Hepburn. He returned to his home state to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers on the same court where he played two state high school championship games, and he scored 13 points and made two key steals as the 11th-ranked Badgers won 73-65 on Thursday...
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Thomas Joseph Hassler
(Obituary ~ 01/28/22)
Thomas Joseph Hassler Jan. 6, 1934 - Nov. 30, 2021 BAYSIDE, Calif. — Thomas Joseph Hassler passed away peacefully Nov. 30, 2021, in Bayside, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born Jan. 6, 1934, to Joseph Francis Hassler and Margaret Moore Hassler in McCook Neb. ...
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Kelly Lou Kotschwar
(Obituary ~ 01/28/22)
Kelly Lou Kotschwar Sept. 20, 1976 - Jan. 26, 2022 MOOREFIELD, Neb — Kelly Lou Kotschwar, 45, of Moorefield, died Jan. 26, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Kelly was born Sept. 20, 1976, in Gothenburg, Neb., son of Gary and Jody (Fecht) Kotschwar. ...
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Early Stratton homesteader recalls living in a dug-out
(Column ~ 01/28/22)
It always pays to go through files, though I don’t get it done very often. Taking the time these last few days has led to some gems I put aside for future articles and then promptly lost in a myriad of papers! I started this quest looking for one thing and ended up finding everything but what I was looking for...
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Rumblin' bumbler playing safe with NFL picks
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
Following the fantastic and wild NFL playoff action last weekend, Gazette silly guesser R.B. Headley’s playing conversative for the two championship games. R.B. picked eight of 10 games correctly through the first two weekends, taking both Cincinnati and those Los Angeles Rams to score huge road upsets...
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Bison wrestle to two wins vs. tough Colby, host duals today
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
COLBY, Kan. — The McCook Bison won two matches over Colby with Jack Siegfried and Canyon Hosick winning against a tough Colby, Kan., team Thursday night. 152 Canyon Hosick (McCook) over Esteban Alvarado (Colby) (Fall 2:44) 160 Caleb Hill (Colby) over Layten Bortner (McCook) (Fall 3:47)...
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Cards stop Titans' title quest; Warriors and S.V. win
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — An opening 12-7 first quarter held up in Alma’s 36-31 RPAC East girls finals win over Cambridge Thursday evening. The Cardinals take a 14-2 record into Saturday’s final at McCook against 18-1 West champion Maywood-Hayes Center. Cambridge (12-6) will play an afternoon third-place game vs. the Wallace Wildcats (10-6)...
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Broncos, Falcons rule RPAC West consos
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
MAXWELL, Neb. — Senior Alexa Sandman’s 14 points and 14 rebounds led the Wauneta-Palisade girls to a 51-31 RPAC consolation win over Paxton Thursday evening. The Broncos made it 13 wins (13-5) as sophomore Payton Cox added 11 points and junior Chloe Stenho eight...
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Tourists flock from around the world to see prairie chickens
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Visitors from across the U.S. and foreign countries will soon descend upon Red Willow County for the annual Prairie Chicken Dance tours that begin in March. It’s a premier destination for serious birders, with registrations probably selling out as soon as it opens Feb. ...
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Variety of topics at legislative update School funding, easements, healthcare worker shortage, and lakes - to name a few
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
McCOOK, Neb. – District 38 State Senator Dave Murman updated constituents about several items during a legislative update Thursday co-sponsored by McCook Chamber of Commerce and McCook Community Foundation Fund. Sen. Murman thanked McCook School Superintendent Grant Norgaard for traveling to Lincoln this week to testify in favor of LB890 before the Education Committee, which Sen. Murman serves on...
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MCC player earning high pre-season accolades
(College Sports ~ 01/28/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College sophomore Daniel Bannon, a utility player from Sydney, Australia, has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I All-American team. During his first year at MCC, Bannon was named the Region IX Freshman of the Year, and also selected to the first-team...
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Clothing give-away begins next week
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
McCOOK, Neb. - The Family Resource Center will be holding their annual Winter Clothing Giveaway from Monday, January 31 through Thursday, February 3. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on those days. The Center is located at 526 West B Street (in the old Public Safety Center) in McCook...
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Slattery awarded “30 under 30” honor
(Local News ~ 01/28/22)
McCOOK, Neb. – A McCook native has been recognized by a national trade association. Amanda Slattery of McCook, Neb. has been awarded the prestigious honor of becoming a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's (NKBA) “Thirty Under 30 Class of 2022”. ...
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Freshman leads Bison sim-dive with longest race win
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/22)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — With several tough meets over the next few weeks, the McCook swim and dive team looks forward to the relaxed, fun atmosphere of the North Platte/McCook dual. The lone North Platte meet took place Thursday at the North Platte Rec Center...
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Transferring abundance
(Column ~ 01/28/22)
Nebraskans are blessed. We have enormous abundance in every one of our Nebraska hometowns. Last November, Nebraska Community Foundation released its most recent intergenerational transfer of wealth study. This study provides key information on a tremendous opportunity to build and sustain our Nebraska hometowns...
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Convention of States, inheritance tax, DNA, . . . . and looking for a replacement
(Column ~ 01/28/22)
Last week the legislature tackled some bills that were controversial to some. The resolution for Nebraska to support a convention of states finally made it to the 3rd round of debate after many attempts over the years. LR 14 was amended to add a sunset date of February 1, 2027. ...
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