- Check out the champs at McCook's most recent pool tourney (Community Sports ~ 02/01/24)
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Planned giving can be for everyone
(Column ~ 02/01/24)
I have a lot of books sitting around my house with the hope of reading them someday but know there is no possible way to read them all in my lifetime. I would have to give up every activity, hobby and project to fill them. But one book sitting on my desk shelf emerges every few months, where I write down a thought or a note, insert another document or just check to make sure it is up to date. What book demands that much attention and requires constant commitment from its user?...
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Standoff resolved, one in custody after NSP SWAT team intervention
(State News ~ 02/01/24)
UTICA, Neb. –– A tense standoff in Utica came to a peaceful resolution after the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) SWAT Team, in collaboration with the Seward County Sheriff’s Office, intervened on Wednesday afternoon. The incident unfolded around 1:40 p.m. ...
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William “Bill” Lee Shearer
(Obituary ~ 02/01/24)
William “Bill” Lee Shearer May 14, 1955 - Jan. 28, 2024 ARAPAHOE, Neb. - William “Bill” Lee Shearer, age 68, of Arapahoe, Neb., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, Neb. He was born on May 14, 1955, at Norton, Kan., to Leroy William and Merna Marie (Brand) Shearer...
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Hubert anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 02/01/24)
75th anniversary McCOOK, Neb. - John Hubert and Eileen Ackerman were married the evening of Sunday, Feb. 6, 1949 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook, Neb. The week before the wedding, John had been working on an oil-fired locomotive which was pushing a snowplow to clear the railroad tracks from Sterling, Colo. to Cheyenne, Wyo. He arrived back in McCook Saturday evening. Eileen was sure hoping he would get back in time for the wedding! And he did!...
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Lord-McKay anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 02/01/24)
50th anniversary Connie Lord and Will McKay were united in marriage at St. Catherines Church in Indianola, Neb. on Feb. 16, 1974. They lived in Chicago at the time and later moved to Kansas City. They were joined by their three children; Dave, Lynne, and Laura. Connie is the daughter of the late Cliff and Anne Lord from Indianola...
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Shirley Wagner
(Obituary ~ 02/01/24)
Shirley Wagner Oct. 1, 1937 - Jan. 27, 2024 RUSH CITY, Minn. - Shirley Wagner, 86, of Rush City, Minn. passed away on Jan. 27, 2024. Shirley Johan Jeffers was born Oct. 1, 1937 to James & Cora Jeffers in McCook, Neb. She is survived by her husband Willie Wagner of Rush City; children David and Teresa Wagner of Minnesota, Randy and Paul Wagner of California; daughter-in-law Kari Wagner of Kansas; brother-in-law Don Wagner of Arizona...
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McCook woman does Amazing things
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
McCOOK Neb. - Amber Norton, a 23-year-old woman, has not let her disability hold her back from participating in Miss Amazing a pageant for special needs individuals. At the age of 15, Amber reluctantly joined her first pageant and ended up winning the title in 2015, making her the queen of the following year. She currently holds the title of Junior Miss Queen of Nebraska...
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Second try a charm for Garrett House ribbon cutting
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — Rotarians and community members gathered at the Garrett House, a historic property owned by the C.K. Swanson family, for an open house/ribbon-cutting re-do. Located at 1001 Norris Ave., this short-term rental property is a popular choice for various occasions such as reunions, showers, family gatherings, community events, and parties...
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Pillen heads for the border
(State News ~ 02/01/24)
LINCOLN, Neb. - Governor Jim Pillen, accompanied by Major General Craig Strong, the Adjutant General of the Nebraska National Guard, is set to embark on a trip to Texas this Sunday, February 4th. Their journey aims to gain firsthand insights into the current security situation along the U.S.-Mexico border...
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One media source's all-time Super Bowl team
(Community Sports ~ 02/01/24)
Cbssports.com listed these from 57 previoius Super Bowls to stir some conversation: OFFENSE QB starter: Tom Brady, Patriots-Buccaneers Reserves: Joe Montana, 49ers; Terry Bradshaw, Steelers Running backs: Emmitt Smith, Cowboys; Terrell Davis, Broncos...
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Nebraska women beat Boilermakers, 68-54
(Local News ~ 02/01/24)
LINCOLN, Neb. — Alexis Markowski and Darian White each scored 14 points to lead a balanced offense with five Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska worked its way to a 68-54 women’s basketball win over Purdue on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena...
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Best from last two weeks of bowling in McCook
(Community Sports ~ 02/01/24)
Latest results from the last two weeks of Men’s League bowling at TJ’s Family Fun Center: Men’s Major Glass Express 135-45 TJ’s Family Fun 113.5-65.5 Quality Irrigation 102-75 Fullmomentum 101.5-75.5 Maris Gen. Const. 99.5-80.5...
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Longhorns, Tiger boys take home road hoops victories
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/24)
OXFORD, Neb. — A little road trip didn’t faze four Chase County double-figure scorers who paved the way to their 62-52 win over Southern Valley Tuesday night. Senior Jensen Olsen’s 18 points lifted the Longhorns above .500 at 9-8 though plenty of help arrived from junior Carson Lempke’s 11 points, senior Easton Fries’ 10 and another 10 from sophomore Noah Rau...
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Senior drives DC-S girls in late-game win, other area leaders
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/24)
BARTLEY, Neb. — Alyssa Schneider’s senior leadership showed all Tuesday evening but especially in Dundy County-Stratton’s most crucial moment. Only seconds remained and DC-S had lost a nine-point lead to the relentless Southwest Roughriders. Yet trailing 39-38, Schneider spotted sophomore Clara Spargo breaking free from defensive pressure...
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McCook YMCA girls' youth softball sign-ups start today
(Community Sports ~ 02/01/24)
The YMCA of McCook is partnering with the McCook Midget Baseball Association to host Girls Youth Softball this spring and summer. Registration is now open for the following leagues to be held in 2024: Girls TSoftball (Pre-K/Kindergarten) and Girls Sluggers Machine-pitch Softball (1st-2nd Grade)...
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Can Bison party again at cost of the Indians?
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — Groundhog Day seems like the perfect Friday for McCook to repeat its super victories over Ogallala basketball teams. Most remember the Bison girls going three-point crazy early in a 26-4 first quarter at Ogallala almost exactly one year ago...
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Both Bison basketball teams still among Class B top 15
(High School Sports ~ 02/01/24)
LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook High’s boys have climbed in Class B basketball power points since the last NSAA standings check during early January. The Bison (8-8 record) are currently 12th among all ‘B’ teams with those top 16 qualifying for state-qualifying district finals later this month...
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