Stories from Thursday, February 5, 2026

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College men’s basketball stopped a two-game losing streak in the region and topped third-place Lamar Community College 101-90 Wednesday at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center. “This was a massive win for our team tonight,” said MCC Coach Dillon Hargrove. “We haven’t been playing very well lately, and we talked about it before the game – we wanted the win, but we needed this win.”...

McCook High School’s Bison Days has been around for nearly a decade, but there are still people who a) have never heard of it; b) want to be part of it but don’t know how to get involved; or c) don’t understand exactly what the program is. Held over two full school days in the third quarter to break the winter doldrums, Bison Days brings freshmen through seniors at the high school together with community members to learn about topics they typically cannot learn in school...

Dixie Lee Frink, 68, of Maywood, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dixie will be remembered for her unwavering strength, feisty spirit, and deep love for those she held close...

Mr. Allen R. Gidcumb, age 53, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2025, at the Community Hospital in McCook. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are to be in Allen’s name to be designated at a later date. A celebration of life will take place during the summer of 2026...

McCOOK, Neb. - A good fisherman knows what a well-made rod can do out on the water. An even better fisherman knows where to get one built to his specifications. Short rods to long rods, Matthew Eden of McCook is the right guy to make sure area fishermen are well equipped to take on anything from trout to pike to catfish. He is also the only person in the region who makes custom fishing rods by hand...

Lois Musgrave, age 85, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home in McCook, NE. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are in Lois’ name to be designated at a later date. Full obituary and service details will be posted upon family approval...

Betty Leibrandt, a longtime resident of McCook, was surrounded by family when she passed away on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair, Nebraska. She was 80 years of age. Visitation will be held from 3-5 PM on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook...

second time this season, Lamar Community College took down McCook Community College. The Runnin’ Lopes won 52-45 Wednesday night in overtime at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center. “We played really hard, we just didn’t make shots tonight,” said MCC Coach Brandon Pritchett...

McCOOK, Neb. — Full Momentum charged through a strong performance as did Git ’Em All in bowling league action at TJ’s Family Fun Center last week. Men’s Major Chipperfield Ag 207-116 Fullmomentum 192.5-137.5 Rednecks 192-138 Hayes Construc. 185-145...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Defending state bowling champ Lauren Moore of Arapahoe won the district tournament again Wednesday afternoon. Arapahoe coach Angie Moore provided more details: “She bowled a 156, a 166 and a 161 for a 483 series On a tough challenge pattern called Taj Mahal...

The McCook High girls bowling team competed in a tough district meet at Lexington on Wednesday and fell just short of qualifying any for state in Lincoln. From left are Jackie Sattler, Sophia Pierson, Kassady McCorkle, Hadley Carpenter, Gemma Harris, Peyton Thorpe and Violet Stevens. Peyton Thorpe earned a Top 10 place with only top five advancing to state. Sattler finished 18th overall...