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Power Outage at the Gazette

The Gazette office lost power at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday morning, just as production was getting underway for today’s edition.

Nebraska Public Power District arrived promptly and got us back up and going. Thank you!

As a result of the power outage, today’s newspaper will be delayed. We were without power for about an hour and a half.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked through this unexpected interruption.

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Buffalo Commons: Old West cabaret to highlight Saturday events
Buffalo Commons: Old West cabaret  to highlight Saturday events
Stacie Sandall
McCOOK, Neb. -- Pastureland flows to the north and pastureland flows to the south -- not to mention in the easterly and westerly directions. However, right here in the middle of McCook, the 29th annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival is bringing city-type entertainment to rural Nebraska...
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    Post office ribbon cutting (6/18/26)
    McCook, Neb. — McCook Post Office celebrated its McCook Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting Wednesday,...
  • Tri Valley Medical Foundation awards scholarships to area students (6/18/26)
    CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Tri Valley Medical Foundation recently awarded scholarships totaling $14,750 to 20 area students who are pursuing careers in nursing and other medical fields...
  • Chamber community festivity planning still in progress (6/18/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Chamber of Commerce Board met on Wednesday, June 17, where plans were still underway for upcoming community events...
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    County fair boasts Rascal Martinez as part of entertainment boost for 2026 (6/18/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Fair will be here in just over a month, and acts are already lined up for fairgoers to dance the night away...
  • McCook woman recalls lifetime of work and wit (6/18/26)
  • Downtown beautification effort tops city meeting (6/16/26)
  • McCook man faces arraignment for drug charges next week (6/16/26)
  • Buffalo Commons festival proves to be an event for all (6/16/26)
  • Henrickson promoted to colonel (6/16/26)
  • Nebraska lawmakers and educators wrestle with AI’s growing influence (6/16/26)
  • Buffalo Commons kicks off with VIP gathering at ArtBank (6/12/26)
  • “The Greatest Privilege”: Norgaard reflects on time at MPS (6/12/26)
  • Nuisance properties on McCook city council agenda (6/12/26)
  • New renovations celebrated at Kinship Pointe, more on tap (6/12/26)
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    A former Region IX championship men’s basketball player and former Region IX Women’s Coach of the year has been named McCook Community College’s next men’s basketball coach. At a news conference Wednesday, Taylor Shaffer was introduced as MCC’s new men’s coach. Shaffer led Otero College to the NJCAA Elite Eight as a player and earned top coaching honors for the Otero women’s team. He spent the past four years as a men’s coach at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas...
  • Best from the Tsunami league swim meet at McCook (6/17/26)
  • MNB Seniors crush Kearney Thirsty's, host Minden tonight (6/17/26)
  • MNB boys mow through Hebron tourney to 4-0 championship (6/16/26)
  • McCook swim team brings league meet to new home (6/16/26)
  • Bison have blast at All-Star Game despite 16-7 defeat (6/16/26)
  • East takes five-set All-Star match from West (6/16/26)
  • McCook FCB Juniors split Sunday with Ogallala (6/16/26)
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    Donald Leroy Nelsen Jan. 3, 1956 - May 30, 2026 SANGER, Texas — Donald Leroy Nelsen of Sanger died May 30, 2026, at his home in Sanger. He was born Jan. 3, 1956 to Leroy and Velma Nelsen of Curtis,...
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    Dale Friehe McCOOK, Neb. — Dale Friehe, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Kinship Pointe in McCook. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be...
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    Albin Ruzicka (6/16/26)
    Albin Ruzicka STRATTON, Neb. — Albin Ruzicka, 93, of rural Stratton, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Visitation is Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 5-7 p.m., at...
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    60th wedding anniversary (6/9/26)
    Bob and Connie Olsen of McCook, Neb., are holding a card shower for their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple wed June 12, 1966, and were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren and a new...
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    Wayne Edward Awtry (6/16/26)
    Wayne Edward Awtry McCOOK, Neb. — Wayne Edward Awtry, age 78, of McCook, passed away in Imperial, Neb., on June 12, 2026. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers, can be given to the McCook Humane...
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    Lanore Marie Walker Jan. 22, 1938 - June 5, 2026 COLFAX, Iowa — Lanore Marie Walker was called home to heaven on June 5, 2026. She passed peacefully at the age of 88 in Colfax, Iowa. Lanore was born...
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  • Editorial: OPINION - See you at Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival (6/5/26)
    McCook residents do not have to leave town to find a good show, hear great music, enjoy a meal, take in art, learn some history or give children something memorable to do. They can find...
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