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I am writing you concerning the article in the McCook Gazette about Red Willow County Commissioner McNutt tossing a rake in front of a moving school bus. I find it hard to believe that Commissioner McNutt will not have any type of repercussion taken against him concerning this incident...

McCOOK, Neb. — Out of frustration, a member of a Red Willow County road crew who is also a county commissioner slid a garden rake in front of a moving school bus on May 10. He and his supervisor, another commissioner, spoke to the school superintendent on May 11. He has apologized publicly, and county road crews have been instructed to sign their work zones better...

McCOOK, Neb. — A Red Willow County commissioner has apologized after being taken to task in a YouTube video for tossing a rake in front of a school bus he thought was going too fast past his road repair crew. Earl McNutt, who is an employee of the county’s District 3 road crew as well as being District 1 commissioner and chairman of the board of commissioners, didn’t deny that the incident happened Thursday, but said he was frustrated by the bus and many other vehicles driving too fast through the road repair project on County Road 385, which extends north from McCook’s West Third Street.. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Wishing to create a community with opportunities that his children could one day move back to, McCook Community College Vice-President Andy Long will leave his position at the college to accept the executive director’s position at McCook Economic Development Corp...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. — After a foot race through downtown Beaver City Thursday morning, the Furnas County sheriff’s office added two new charges against a Beaver City man wanted in three counties on a string of offenses including forgery and carrying a concealed weapon...

DANBURY, Neb. — The solemn, jet black granite headstone that marks the final resting place of a Vietnam War casualty brought home after 46 years will be dedicated in a special Memorial Day service in the Danbury-Marion Cemetery late Sunday afternoon...

McCOOK, Neb. — “I’ll start off by saying I messed up and I’m sorry,” said Gazette Publisher Shary Skiles.  “I should have implemented some drastic steps a few weeks ago, but I honestly believed that our newsprint supplier would deliver on their commitments.”...

OMAHA, Neb. -- Faith Simpson is a state champion...

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and the team of the American Pickers documentary series plan to film episodes of the show in Nebraska in early summer. The hit show follows Mike and Frank as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. The show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure...

McCOOK, Neb. — A Red Willow County commissioner has apologized after being taken to task in a YouTube video for tossing a rake in front of a school bus he thought was going too fast past his road repair crew. Earl McNutt, who is an employee of the county’s District 3 road crew as well as being District 1 commissioner and chairman of the board of commissioners, didn’t deny that the incident happened Thursday, but said he was frustrated by the bus and many other vehicles driving too fast through the road repair project on County Road 385, which extends north from McCook’s West Third Street.. ...

I have worked some sort of road work for approximately 50 years. I have seen people drive through roadblocks; some have to get out of their vehicles to do so. Where were the signs and on this particular road and flagmen? Or do they not realize that other people travel that road?...

McCOOK — As he prepared to retire, Dr. Mike Owens took time out to write his epitaph. “These are the words I want inscribed on my gravesite,” he said: “Friends, tread this ground with gravity. Dentist Owens is filling his last cavity.” Smiling as he spoke, Dr. Owens was expressing the light-hearted philosophy that has been a hallmark of his 39-year dental practice in McCook...

Just watched a YouTube video of a gentleman from North Platte ranting about one of our Red Willow County Commissioners. Had to do with a rake and a school bus. Didn’t make a lot of sense but was an interesting format to protest a person in public office. Facts? Balance from the other side? Just a second-hand rant. He also had disparaging words for about all our elected officials both city and county. One good thing about it the author of the rant can’t vote in this jurisdiction...

When I was growing up at home, the County Assessor sent someone to the farm to check and assess all of the personal property. The tangibles and intangibles, everything you owned, was assessed and put on the tax roll. Cattle were counted and grain in the bin was measured...

I am writing you concerning the article in the McCook Gazette about Red Willow County Commissioner McNutt tossing a rake in front of a moving school bus. I find it hard to believe that Commissioner McNutt will not have any type of repercussion taken against him concerning this incident...

McCOOK, Neb. — The legacy of newspaper founder and visionary conservationist Harry D. Strunk will be honored with a memorial at the corner of Norris Avenue and East H Street in McCook. While the concrete work is being done now, the 10x5-foot granite stone will be unveiled during McCook’s 2018 Heritage Days celebrations in September...