Stories from Tuesday, June 3, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. — The anticipated first professional baseball game in McCook since 1959 set for tonight has been officially rained out. North Platte 80s were set to play Santa Fe Fuego in their Pecos League at 6:30 p.m. on McCook Community College’s diamond at the Jaycees Complex...

FORT MORGAN, Colo. — Grand slams, walk-off hits and three big wins highlighted the McCook First Central Bank Juniors’ weekend in a Fort Morgan, Colo., Baseball Tournament. The Juniors (8-3 record overall) trailed Sidney, 4-0, on Saturday before Kooper Rakes’ grand slam homer powered their 10-5 comeback triumph...

WICHITA, Kan. — A career featuring more than 2,000 rushing yards in one season and 100-plus wrestling wins ended with Ryan Sramek’s four Kansas state track medals Saturday afternoon. Ryan Sramek helped Rawlins County’s 400-meter relay capture a 1A top five place as Asa Popp, Dorian Culwell and Dominique Paz also ran to their fifth-place time of 44.49 seconds...

McCOOK, Neb. - Cats, cellphones, and fire trucks all found their way into Monday night’s McCook City Council meeting, as members tackled topics ranging from animal control updates and FAA inspection to a potential tax on mobile phone service. The McCook City Council met in regular session on Monday evening in the City Council Chambers. Following the call to order, Councilman Jerry Calvin was counted as excused...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Farmers Market is back and it’s bringing much more than just tomatoes and cucumbers. Kicking off Saturday, June 7, the local market will run every Saturday throughout the summer from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Westview Plaza Goodwill parking lot...

Elaine Heussman Feb. 18, 1937 - May 25, 2025 ATWOOD, Kan. — Elaine Heussman was the first-born daughter of Fred and Grayce Stute and was born in her grandmother’s home in Haigler, Neb., on Feb. 18, 1937. She would later be joined by four sisters: Carol, Judy, Cathy, and Lori. Two brothers died in infancy...

Glen H. Monter Dec. 16, 1930- June 1, 2025 ELWOOD, Neb. — Glen H. Monter, age 94, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Glen was born on Dec. 16, 1930, in Elwood to Henry J. Monter and Mary J. (Miller) Monter. He was baptized, confirmed, and attended school at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gosper County, where his faith was rooted and remained central throughout his life...

“We believe that over the next generation, the Plains will, as a result of the largest, longest-running agricultural and environmental miscalculation in American history, become almost totally depopulated.” With that sweeping assertion, Frank J. Popper introduced the concept of the Buffalo Commons in his 1987 article, “The Great Plains: From Dust to Dust,” published in Planning, the professional journal of the American Planning Association...

VBS, vacation bible school. Faith Junction, a western-themed four-day Christian-based school for the younger set. They came from many churches in McCook and it was a chance to get Jesus in their hearts. Food, age-appropriate activities and creative exercises—what’s not to like? Mission accomplished as our three great-grandsons really enjoyed. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska great Ndamukong Suh is one of 79 players on the 2026 ballot for the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame. Suh is included on the ballot in his first year of eligibility. Suh had a dominant career at Nebraska from 2005 to 2009, capped by a 2009 season that is widely regarded as one of the best individual seasons in college football history...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol is raising awareness about multiple overdose cases in southwest Nebraska. In the last three days, there have been two overdose cases in the area. NSP has been in contact with several local agencies regarding the potential of a connection between these cases. ...

Elizabeth Esther Schaffert Jan. 17, 2003 - June 1, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — On the 1st of June 2025, Heaven welcomed a beautiful young lady, Elizabeth Esther Schaffert. God must have thought he needed her more in Heaven than earthside. Elizabeth was born on a cold winter morning on Jan. 17, 2003 in Scottsbluff, Neb...