Stories from Thursday, April 3, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College softball team won their 16th straight game Wednesday sweeping Central Community College 10-0 and 12-0. The Lady Indians scored in every inning of both games, outhit Central 23-3 and didn’t commit an error in either game...

Obituary Jennifer Christine Oiler March 14, 1979 - March 25, 2025 LARAMIE, Wyo. - On March 25, 2025, Jennifer Christine Oiler departed Laramie, Wyoming for the paradise of Heaven. Born March 14, 1979, she lived 46 years as a loving, kind, quiet soul, who impacted the lives of many through her work as a caring and brilliant nurse practitioner. ...

Obituary Patricia (Madden) Tines Nov. 1, 1937 - Mar 30, 2025 GRETNA, Neb. - Patricia (Madden) Tines passed away March 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by husband of 64 years: Gayle Tines; son: John Tines; and daughter-in-law: Connie Tines; siblings: Cecil Madden, Cecilia Hertz, Clarence Madden, Esther Joseph, and Mary Burdick. ...

Obituary Gary A. Waugh July 30, 1950 – March 22, 2025 GORDON, Neb. - Gary A. Waugh was born on July 30, 1950, in Sutherland, Neb., to William A. Waugh and Donna (Sadle) Waugh. He passed away on March 22, 2025, at Gordon Memorial Hospital at the age of 74...

Obituary Sandra Lee Osterhoudt Jan. 7, 1941 - Mar 31, 2025 GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. - Sandra Lee Osterhoudt, 84, passed away March 31, 2025. Sandra was born Jan. 7, 1941 to Harvey and Irene Rohrbacher. She graduated from Bartley, Neb. High School. On Jun 4, 1962, Sandra married Kent Osterhoudt. She worked for Wells Fargo Bank in McCook (formerly First National Bank of McCook) until her retirement...

LWOOD, Neb. — Team scores with all top six area placers from the Hi-Line track and field Invitational where Cambridge’s girls were only three points from winning a team title. GIRLS Top five teams of 12: 1. Loomis 81, 2. Cambridge 78, 3. Southern Valley 70, 4. Arapahoe 54, 5. Southwest 48; 10. Medicine Valley 22...

LAS VEGAS — Brice Williams’ 28-point night led three Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska advanced to the College Basketball Crown Semifinals with an 81-69 win over Georgetown Wednesday night. Nebraska will face Boise State, a 100-93 winner over Butler, in Saturday’s first semifinal. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. (Central) at T-Mobile Arena and it will be carried on FOX and the Husker Sports Network...

Fullmomentum’s making a final charge at the top team spot but TJ’s Family Fun is holding on as this bowling season rolls into April and its home stretch.... Men’s Major TJ’s Family Fun 136-74 Fullmomentum 134-76 W.E.C. 121.5-87.5...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Golfers stayed in the 80s much like Tuesday’s high temperatures as 17 varsity teams competed at the Cambridge Invitational on Tuesday. The Loomis Wolves topped this large tourney field by three strokes over Hi-Line while Arapahoe pulled into third place overall but 21 strokes behind those champions...

McCOOK, Neb. — The registration for the 2025 Youth Softball League sponsored by Midwest Liberty FCU is now one day away. Divisions will be formed for the following age groups: Pre-K/Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade. The deadline to register for Youth Softball is Friday...

McCOOK, Neb. — Students are not just consuming technology, they’re learning to create it and it begins when they first step through the kindergarten doors at McCook Elementary. According to Tina Williams, MPS technology director. computer science concepts have been taught in all grades at McCook Public Schools for several years now. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Like clockwork each spring, Nebraskans receive a familiar envelope in the mail: their Choice Gas selection form. It marks the beginning of what’s officially known as the “marketing period,” but it may be better described as a time of year we squint at therm rates and try to remember what we picked last year...

OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Arts Council recently awarded the 2025 Development Grants for Nebraska Creative Districts. The grants are available to all certified Creative Districts and are made possible through an appropriation from the State of Nebraska...

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced $5.54 million of awards to 21 grant recipients under the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF). Ten communities are receiving awards for construction projects, and 11 are receiving funds for planning...

One of my goals is for someone in McCook to never say, “There is nothing to do here” or “Nothing ever happens here.” I realize everyone has different definitions of “things to do,” but even if a particular project or specific event isn’t your cup of tea or floats your boat, there is always something going on here. When we say “McCook is on the Move,” this ranges from projects in the pipeline to events that have been created over the past few years...

Governor Jim Pillen’s recent proclamation of March 29 as “Vietnam War Veterans Day” in Nebraska is more than a symbolic gesture. Delivered during a moving ceremony at the State Capitol, the Governor’s speech paid overdue respect to the men and women who served in one of the most complicated and misunderstood conflicts in our nation’s history. His words acknowledged not only the enduring impact of their sacrifices but also the critical need to recognize them while we still can...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook will resume its weekly yard waste pickup service on Wednesday, April 2. Residents participating in the compost can program are asked to place their containers at the curb by 7 a.m. for collection. Weekly pickup will continue every Wednesday through November...

Jackie “Jack” Dean Frease McCOOK, Neb. - Jackie "Jack" Dean Frease, a father, brother, grandfather, and friend, of McCook, Neb., passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. at the age of 78. Memorial contributions are suggested in Jack's name to the family to be designated at a later date...

Jamie Gray McCOOK, Neb. - Jamie Gray, of McCook, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the age of 50. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating...