- Bison have already climbed to No. 2 in Class B (High School Sports ~ 04/02/24)
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Sign-ups are swinging for McCook Y Adult softball!
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA leaders announce that registration is now open for Summer Adult Co-Ed Softball. Season begins the week of May 30 and will be played on Thursday evenings. Fee is $225 per team (15 person roster max). Additional $15 per non-member. All fees must be paid at time of registration. Initial rosters must be submitted to the YMCA by Thursday, May 30...
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Jimmie D. Baney
(Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
Jimmie D. Baney May 28, 1934 - March 28, 2024 BENKELMAN, Neb. - In the early quiet hours of March 28, 2024 Jimmie D. Baney of Benkelman, Neb., a man of faith, steadfast character and unwavering dedication passed away with his wife, Mary, of 68 years by his side. Jim, as he was affectionately known to many, a loving husband, Dad and Grandpa, was a pillar of his community, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come...
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Jean Roberta Miller
(Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
Jean Roberta Miller Dec. 22, 1947 - April 1, 2024 HAYES CENTER, Neb. - Jean Roberta Miller was born on Dec. 22, 1947 at Hillside Hospital, San Diego, Calif. to parents, Robert and Lillian (Counce) Beezley. She grew up in La Mesa, Calif. and graduated from Helix High School in 1966. In the fall of that same year, she attended James Hall College of Beauty, earning her cosmetology degree in 1967. The exam for Cosmetology was held in the area of Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles, Calif...
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McCook receives USTA grant to spruce up courts
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
McCOOK, Neb. - A six-court tennis facility was built in 2007 for the tennis teams at McCook Senior High School in a town of less than 10,000 people in southwest Nebraska. Over time, the courts have deteriorated and are in need of repairs. The average tennis court is resurfaced every eight years, while the McCook courts have doubled that timespan...
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Wolfe to be interim CEO at Chadron
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
CHADRON, Neb. — In a strategic move to ensure effective leadership during a transitional phase, Chadron Community Hospital & Health Services has appointed Sean Wolfe as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Following the departure of the previous CEO, Jennifer Brown, who was serving as Interim CEO, will resume her role as Chief Financial Officer...
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Businesses oppose new Skill Games tax
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
McCOOK Neb. - Two local business owners expressed opposition to a potential occupational tax on games of skill at Monday’s City Council meeting. Nick Nothnagel, owner of N-stant Convenience and Hi Times Liquor, and Robert Hall, owner of the Bottle Shop, Spirit Shop, and Dr. Feel Good, shared their concerns on the tax...
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'Peter and Wendy' auditions set April 15
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — An audition for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Peter and Wendy” will take place on April 15, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the McCook Junior High cafeteria. Auditioners should arrive shortly before 4 p.m. and expect to stay for the full two hours...
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Search continues for missing women
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
HUGOTON, Kan. — Two women from Hugoton, Kansas, identified as 27-year-old Veronica Butler and 39-year-old Jilian Kelley, have gone missing, prompting an expanded search effort. The Texas County Sheriff’s Department has enlisted the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to look into their suspicious disappearance...
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County candidate no stranger to politics
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
McCOOK Neb. - One candidate was missing from the Red Willow Republican candidate forum on March 17, 2024. Shane Messersmith had been called to a family emergency. Messersmith is also running for the Red Willow County District 2 Commissioner position...
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Trader sets dates for summer camps
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/24)
Mike Trader’s Annual Mid-America Basketball Camp will conduct eight individual sessions. The overnight and commuter camps for boys and girls will be held June 30-July 3 at Central Community College (Platte Campus) in Columbus and July 8-11 at Doane University...
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City to flush hydrants on a complaint basis
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — While residents in parts of McCook have been troubled by discolored water the city has moved to reassure citizens that despite its appearance, the water remains safe for use. In an announcement made on Monday, the City of McCook Water Department addressed the issue by implementing a policy of flushing fire hydrants on a complaint bases...
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Latest scores from McCook YMCA volleyball
(Community Sports ~ 04/02/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — Latest scores from the McCook YMCA Adult Co-Ed volleyball action Monday evening. Co-Ed Competitive The Walk-Ons 2-0 over Low Expectations T&L Contracting 2-1 over Koch Seed & Agronomy The Walk-Ons 2-0 over GTA Insurance T&L Contracting 2-0 over Scoop! There it is!...
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Frontier County sheriff resigns
(State News ~ 04/02/24)
STOCKVILLE, Neb. — Frontier County Sheriff Adam Cooper has tendered his resignation, leaving the county without a sheriff effective immediately. The resignation was conveyed through a letter dated Thursday, March 28, addressed to the Frontier County Clerk and Attorney. In the letter, Cooper cited no specific reason for his abrupt departure...
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Funerals and other happy times
(Column ~ 04/02/24)
No, funerals are not happy times but as my pastor says we are all terminal so we should make the best of it. Last week I grieved at the funeral of the wife of my best friends in life. Dan was a compatriot from country grades through high school until we both went off into the Air Force. ...
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A wake-up call for young adults: Get your cancer checkups
(Editorial ~ 04/02/24)
The recent revelations of cancer diagnoses among young, high-profile individuals such as Olivia Munn and Kate Middleton serve as a stark reminder: cancer knows no age limits. Their experiences highlight a concerning trend that cannot be ignored. Cancer diagnoses among adults under 50 are on the rise, and if current projections hold true, the numbers are only set to escalate in the coming years...
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Six local semifinalists named for 2024 Hormel Competition
(Local News ~ 04/02/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — Six local semifinalists have been named for the 2024 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Those still in the running for up to $25,000 to start up or expand an existing business include applicants from McCook, Indianola, Imperial and Champion. This year all the competitors are looking to expand existing businesses. Final presentations will be made April 19...
- Anthony Michael Pantenburg (Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
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Lincoln man arrested after multi-county chase
(State News ~ 04/02/24)
DAVID CITY, Neb. — A Lincoln man, Matthew Ross, 36, was arrested after a multi-county pursuit involving the Nebraska State Patrol and several other law enforcement agencies overnight. The pursuit began when Butler County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to check on a Toyota Rav4 stopped on the side of the road, prompting the vehicle to flee. ...
- Delbert Henry Maris (Obituary ~ 04/02/24)
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