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Fog/Mist ~ Feels like: 9°F Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 |
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Just a nuisance
(02/07/12)
There wasn't quite enough snow to get out the big equipment, but too much for just a broom. And there isn't enough moisture to do anyone much good. "It's more of a pain," Ken Allen said of the inch or so of powdery snow that dusted McCook, Nebraska, Monday night and this morning. If Golden Plains residents want to believe them, forecasters aren't predicting any more snow until Sunday, and then only a slight chance...
Officials laud FAA bill
(02/07/12)
WASHINGTON -- The passage of a bill preserving Essential Air Service in Southwest Nebraska is being hailed as good news for the area's future. "This is good news for McCook and Southwest Nebraska," McCook Mayor Dennis Berry said today. " Commercial air service to our area will help in retaining jobs and enhancing economic development in addition to meeting needs of recreational users."...
Council extends loan for East Ward Village
(02/07/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council approved an amendment to the $105,000 East Ward Village loan which would give the developer 30 years to pay it back. Prior to the action at Monday night's regularly scheduled meeting at council chambers, City Attorney Nate Schneider said that the option of granting the money to the housing developer had also been explored before ultimately deciding on the amendment... 
Chamber banquet honors 'builders'
(02/06/12)
SHARY SKILES Publisher McCOOK, Nebraska -- The predicted winter storm was a bit of an exaggeration, which was perfectly fine with the planners of the annual McCook Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, held Saturday at the Armed Forces Reserve Center. The banquet room was filled with chamber members and their guests who honored the investments made in the community over the past few years with the theme "Building Our Community... Brick by Brick."...
Inheritance tax take declines
(02/06/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County has been collecting less and less inheritance tax money over the past three years, but it will disappear entirely if a state senator has her way. According to a three-year recap, provided by the Red Willow County Treasurer's and Clerk's offices, the county collected $151,147 in fiscal year 2010-11 from the inheritance tax. ...
Urbom named presiding judge for 11th district
(02/03/12)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Judge David W. Urbom has been named District Court Presiding Judge of the 11th Judicial District (Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas Counties) beginning January 2012. Judge Urbom was nominated by his fellow district court judges to fill the leadership position...
FAA reauthorization will protect economic development in rural Nebraska
(02/03/12)
The final bill preserves EAS support for airports in Chadron, McCook and Alliance
East Ward to dominate meeting
(02/03/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council will review items pertaining to the progress of the East Ward Village senior housing construction project, Monday evening during their semi-monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Memorial Auditorium. Councilors will consider an amended agreement pertaining to the loan they committed to provide as the final financing piece for the project in addition to coordinating a public hearing to discuss an amendment to the East Ward Village development district...
Senator says concerns over bill unfounded
(02/03/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Nebraska Sen. Heath Mello issued a statement to the Gazette in response to an article covering last week's McCook Area Chamber of Commerce weekly legislative conference call. During the call with Sen. Mark Christensen LB 730, a bill introduced by Mello which intends to amend the Nebraska Criminal Code to include wage theft under the offense of theft of services, was pointed out by law enforcement officials as having the potential to turn them into debt collectors... 
Group launches new slogan, website
(02/03/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- "The Go To City of Southwest Nebraska!" is the new marketing slogan for McCook created by a group of local organizations. According to a release, the slogan is the result of months of work by a group of individuals representing organizations such as Community Hospital, the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce, City of McCook, Red Willow County Tourism and Visitors Committee, McCook Public Schools, Mid-Plains Community College, Heritage Square Committee and McCook Economic Development Corp.. ...
City declares snow emergency
(02/02/12)
The City of McCook is declaring a snow emergency effective 10 p.m. tonight, which will remain in effect until further notice. The declaration means that any vehicles, including trailers, on either side of designated emergency snow routes is prohibited for the duration of the snow emergency...
Former McCook man killed in pickup truck wreck
(02/02/12)
HOXIE, Kansas -- A 19-year-old man from Hoxie, Kansas, died in a pickup accident Tuesday, near Grainfield, Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that Nathan Elias Barnhart was westbound a mile west of Grainfield at 4:21 a.m., when he lost control of his pickup and entered the south ditch. The pickup overturned, coming to rest on the wheels. Barnhart was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle...
McCook youth sound off about their community, future
(02/02/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Most local students still want to go to college, but they're open to a wide variety of careers, according to a recent survey. Four-hundred and twenty-one eighth through 12th grade students recently participated in a survey to measure their perceptions of the community, education and career plans, and desire to live in the McCook area in the future. The McCook HomeTown Competitiveness Youth Task Force, chaired by Mark Graff, supported the project... 
Seeing their shadows, too?
(02/02/12)
Prairie dogs have no trouble casting a shadow Wednesday, but by Friday, they will probably be wanting to stay snug in their dens in Barnett Park, safe from the predicted blizzard, no matter what the prediction by Punxsutawney Phil, the "official" groundhog in Pennsylvania. A blizzard warning is in effect for Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas from midnight tonight until 6 p.m. Saturday...
Council forfeiture bill likely to pass
(02/02/12)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Sen. Mark Christensen's bill to change forfeiture of office provisions for city council members passed out of committee last week and according to the Senator should advance with little resistance. "I'm sure it will get done, it's just a matter of when it will be put on the agenda," Sen. Christensen told members of the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce during their weekly conference call at the Keystone Business Center... 
Needs a little salt
(02/02/12)
A McCook city truck sprays brine from the water treatment plant on Norris Avenue in anticipation of the blizzard predicted to hit the area tonight. The salt and water mixture would normally be sent to the wastewater treatment plant, but after additional salt is added to bring it up to the required concentration, it is applied to the street to help reduce the amount of rock salt needed after the snow. ...
State plans hearings on natural gas
(02/01/12)
LINCOLN -- The Public Service Commission plans town hall meetings in McCook and other locations in SourceGas' service territory during mid-February. At the meetings, customers can learn more about the company's proposal and express their views. SourceGas is requesting an increase in its customer service and distribution charges, which include costs of operating and maintaining the natural gas system. The affected rates do not include the cost of gas, which is a separate, unregulated charge... 
... put up a parking lot
(02/01/12)
Debra Petsch and her dad, Wendell Peters, of P&G Excavating, McCook, Nebraska, clear out debris Tuesday from the one-story frame house they demolished north of the McCook Public Library at 802 Norris Avenue. In the basement of the house, Wendell said, they discovered a very solid storm cellar with cement walls and a cement roof. ... 
Volunteers hope to pack 200,000 meals for 'Feed My Starving Children'
(02/01/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Organizers of the Red Willow County Ministerial Association's-sponsored Feed My Starving Children McCook Mobile Pack have sailed right past their first goal of raising $24,000 to pack 100,000 meals for distribution in any of nearly 70 countries worldwide...
Health department gears up for insurance billing
(02/01/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The director of the Red Willow County, Nebraska, Health Department told county commissioners Monday morning that the department's ability to bill Blue Cross/Blue Shield allows its vaccination program to reach a larger segment of people...
Crash claims life of Cambridge man
(02/01/12)
CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- A Cambridge, Nebraska, man died Tuesday night in a one-vehicle accident discovered by Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad personnel at the Cambridge lake road and Highway 6 and 34 intersection. Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Robert Golden reports that Michael A. Morgan Jr., 34 years old, died in the accident reported by railroad officials at 11:50 p.m... 
MCC Interim VP appointed
(01/31/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Ryan Purdy, Interim president of Mid-Plains Community College has selected Michele Gill to serve as the Interim Vice President of McCook Community College. According to Purdy, she will simultaneously serve in her current position as MPCC's Area Dean of Student Life along with the VP appointment... 
Updated visitors' brochure top priority for new tourism director
(01/31/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The new tourism director of Red Willow County's Visitors Committee told county commissioners during their meeting Monday morning that completion of an updated visitors' brochure has been top priority since she started in the new position created in October 2011...
Tourism consultant gets local input
(01/31/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Kathy McKillip, Director for the Division of Travel & Tourism of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, met with area leaders Monday evening to gather information that would aid in the creation of a statewide tourism plan. "The big picture is that we are looking for recommendations that can go back and be used to change policy for the state of Nebraska," said McKillip... 
Shoot for the shelter 2012
(01/30/12)
Brendon Malcolm of McCook takes a practice shot Saturday morning before competitive play begins at Kelley Creek Pub. The Shoot for the Shelter pool tournament raised more than $2,200 for the McCook Humane Society. |
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