- Bison must pull together after tough night in Gering (High School Sports ~ 02/09/23)
- Pigskin powerhouse adding bit of Bison 'nasty' to front line (High School Sports ~ 02/09/23)
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McCook's district lineup all set for B-4 wrestling meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Bison will entire 11 wrestlers among 14 weight classes who will compete in this week’s B-4 district tournament. Top four placers will advance to state at Omaha starting one week from today. The Bison begin Friday afternoon with action continuing and concluding on Saturday...
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Arbitrary personal power
(Column ~ 02/09/23)
INDIANOLA, Neb. — I was watching late-night news and saw parents getting into a brawl at a youth game. It was hard to tell who started what and whether any officials were even involved on this video, but often one doesn’t always see what exacerbated the altercation — only what the results were...
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Council OKs license for Old Sarge's
(Local News ~ 02/09/23)
McCOOK, Neb. —Old Sarge’s Bar is changing hands so a public hearing was conducted Monday night at the regular McCook City Council meeting, so the liquor license for the new owner can be forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The public hearing was for the approval of the application from Old Sarge’s Bar Inc., for Class "IB" License (Beer, Wine Distilled Spirits, On Sale, and Beer Off only) under the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, to be located at 114 W. ...
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Council updated on pool/ballpark project
(Local News ~ 02/09/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — City staff is working on two grants and having discussions with a bonding company concerning a new city swimming pool and ballpark improvements. City voters approved in November 2022 to increase the McCook city sales tax from 1.5% to 2%, with the additional .5% going to a recreational bond to help pay for a city swimming pool/ballpark projects...
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Audit: McCook per capita costs lower than average
(Local News ~ 02/09/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Compared to similar-sized cities, the City of McCook's per capita costs on average are lower, according to a CPA whose company recently audited the city’s financial statements. Financial highlights from a recent audit were presented Monday night at the city council meeting via zoom, by a representative of AMGL CPAs and Advisors...
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Pamela L. Morello
(Obituary ~ 02/09/23)
Pamela L. Morello April 28, 1947 - Feb. 2, 2023 OMAHA, Neb. — Pamela L. Morello, 75, died Feb. 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Carl Morello. Survivors include brothers, Carl Morello and Mark Morello; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends...
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Eldon Ervin
(Obituary ~ 02/09/23)
Eldon Ervin March 15, 1937 - Feb. 7, 2023 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Eldon Ervin, 85, of Grand Island, died Tuesday (Feb. 7, 2023). He was born March 15, 1937, to parents, Ernest and Nellie Ervin. He graduated from McCook High School and later from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He earned a master’s degree from Drake University...
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Casey Allen Quagliano
(Obituary ~ 02/09/23)
Casey Allen Quagliano July 28, 1997 - Feb. 4, 2023 COLBY, Kan. — Casey Allen Quagliano, 25, passed away Feb. 4, 2023. Casey was born on July 28, 1997, to Debbie and Brian Quagliano in Colby. Casey was a graduate of Colby High School where he met the love of his life, Sabryn O’Gara. Sabryn and Casey started dating in 2013 and finally got married on Aug. 31, 2019...
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Internet safety and striking back at telemarketers
(Editorial ~ 02/09/23)
It’s a scary time to be a parent. Every week, we see news releases about human trafficking and child abuse made possible by the internet. It’s also a scary time to have elderly parents, the type of folks robbed of lifetime scammers via phone or social media...
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Planning for the future starts with communication
(Column ~ 02/09/23)
Planning for the future starts with communication “No one avoids the pine box.” A harsh but simple reality each and every one of us will face. “What happens to your stuff when you are gone?” Another reality many try to avoid until we are forced to deal with the situation because of a traumatic event or leaving our family members to deal with it after we pass...
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Latest and best from bowling in McCook
(Community Sports ~ 02/09/23)
Latest results fom TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook: Men’s Major Maris General Cons. 119-61 Diamond Vogel 111-69 Stockman’s Feed 107.5-72.5 Fullmomentum 106.5-73.5 Quality Irrigation 103.5-72.5 Burton Well Drilling 94-86 Glass Express 82.5-95.5...
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Falcons, Buffs lead chase for Badgers and Southwest title
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/23)
BARTLEY, Neb. — Team standings along with all area top four placers at Friday’s Southwest Wrestling Invitational. Top 10 teams of 19: 1. Valentine 177, 2. Hitchcock County 125, 3. Rawlins County (Kan.) 120, 4. Cambridge 114, 5. Southern Valley 110, 6. Decatur Community (Kan.) 95, 7. Maxwell 84, 8. Alma 69, 9. Wilcox-Hildreth 61, 10. Sutton 60; 12. Arapahoe 48; 13. Southwest 44; 16. Medicine Valley 21.5; 17. Wauneta-Palisade 21; 18. Dundy County-Stratton 14...
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Southwest girl earns spot at Nebraska State wrestling meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/23)
BRIDGEPORT, Neb. — Southwest’s Madelyn Tryon qualifed for state wrestling when she placed second at last weekend’s District 4 championship meet. Tryon placed second at 190 points while raising her season record to 18-6. She needed just one minute to pin Haley Dunn from Perkins County...
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Southwest boys hitting stride with win over Wildcats
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/23)
BARTLEY, Neb. — The final steal from junior Jason Day was a perfect way to finish Southwest’s 56-39 win over Wallace Tuesday. No fewer than nine boys hit shots during their sixth double-digit win this season. Another two delivered late clinching plays as the Roughriders (6-11 record) are surging towards their stretch run...
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Surging Bluejays down the Hall for fifth straight win
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/23)
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — After entering the season with a Top 10 ranking and Big East title expectations, No. 23 Creighton started 6-0 before losing six straight, including the conference opener. With a month to go in the regular season, the Bluejays are flying high and into the thick of the Big East title race...
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Murman says bill would cut property taxes 5%
(Local News ~ 02/09/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – Property taxes levied by community colleges would go away and the State of Nebraska would assume responsibility for that funding under LB783, a bill introduced by District 38 Senator Dave Murman. LB783 would lower property taxes by about 5%, Sen. Murman told constituents on a brief legislative update call hosted by the McCook Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning...
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