Stories from Thursday, February 13, 2025

CRETE, Neb. — McCook High’s largest boys team in recent weeks will be ready for the biggest wrestling meet all season on Saturday. The Bison will charge into Crete High School on Saturday for their B-1 district showdown. All top four placers will then advance into Class B state competition at Omaha’s CHI Health Center starting one week from today...

60th anniversary CURTIS, Neb. - The family of Stan and Jackie Nelson of Curtis, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. They were married Feb. 21, 1965 in Curtis, Neb. Their family includes children, Rick and Debbie Nelson from Dillon, Colo.; and Peggy and Kevin Fritsche from Maywood, Neb. They have four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, with a third one on the way...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Cambridge’s 11 three-pointers copied how the Trojans have been approaching most of this basketball season. Play a strong second half. Coach Clayton Shepard’s boys have been stronger since New Year’s starting with a big road win over Maywood-Hayes Center on Jan. 3...

How can McCook Bison best cap easily the coldest week so far of 2025? Burn the nets with great shots and beat Gering on Friday. Best Scottsbluff (finally) in both varsity games on Saturday. Build momentum for the likely B-8 rematch at Bluffs or in McCook High girls’ case:...

McCOOK, Neb. — The deadline to register for Valmont Youth Soccer is one week away. Divisions will be formed for the following age groups: Pre-K/Kindergarten, 1st/2nd Grade, 3rd/4th Grade, 5th/6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade, and High School. The deadline to register for Youth Soccer is Friday, February 21...

McCOOK, Neb. – Lizzie Waddell has been riding horses for years. Her mom, Veronica Waddell, of Indianola, Neb., rode until she was nearly nine months pregnant with Lizzie and at six weeks, Lizzie was already sitting in the saddle with her mom. Now, at the ripe old age of four, Lizzie was one of more than 150 riders at the barrel racing competitions Saturday at the Kiplinger Arena, competing in the “Peewee” division...

Elaina Dunn, left and Isaac Grassia clear snow Wednesday on Norris Avenue in front of the daycare they attend. A snow blower had already gone over the sidewalk, said Jackie Grassia, owner of Kreative Kids daycare, and she offered Isaac $5 to sweep up the edges. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Public Media is expanding its FM radio coverage near McCook with the addition of a new transmitter, KNNE at 90.7 FM. Those who listen in the communities of Bartley, Culbertson, Danbury, Hamlet, Hayes Center, Indianola, Lebanon, Maywood, McCook, Palisade, Perry, Red Willow, Stratton, Trenton and Wauneta will now find a stronger signal, making it much easier to tune in to Nebraska Public Media...

MCCOOK, Neb. – Farmers and ranchers in Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock and Red Willow counties will be receiving $4.3 million in cash-back dividends returned by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) as part of the financial cooperative’s patronage program, paying 1% back as a cash-back dividend. Eligible customer-owners were issued cash-back dividend checks the last week of January...

Even the most diehard fans of summer have to admit that there is a peacefulness and beauty to falling snow. It softens the scenery around you. It brightens the landscape. It covers all the things lying around your yard that need to be put away, taking away the guilt, at least until the snow melts...

In today’s issue, the McCook Gazette is paying homage to American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and promoting cardiovascular health. As the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease affects millions of people each year, cutting lives short and placing an enormous burden on families and communities. However, knowledge and preventive measures can make a significant difference in reducing its impact...