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Texas man arrested in connection with crash that killed McCook city employee (7/19/24)NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska. Thursday, at approximately 6:55 a.m. CT, the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department requested Troopers to assist in responding to a fatal crash that involved two semi-trucks and trailers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25...
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McCook city employee killed in crash en route to landfill (7/18/24)McCook, Neb. — On Thursday morning, a City of McCook truck hauling trash to the J Bar J landfill south of Ogallala was involved in a fatal traffic accident. The crash occurred around 7:51 am, as reported by city staff alerted to the incident. Upon gathering initial information, city staff confirmed with the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office that the accident involved a city truck and that the driver had died. ...
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Breaking away from the ordinary: Nonprofit hopes to create fun, educational space for children (7/19/24)McCOOK Neb. - Breakaway McCook, a 501(c) organization, is on a mission to establish a vibrant community space that remains active throughout all seasons of the year. The organization values intentionality, building connections, whole-person learning, and a solid foundation to ensure a dynamic environment for children and youth...
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Big gun, drug bust in Kearney, Funk (7/19/24)KEARNEY, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), with support from the NSP SWAT Team and the TRIDENT and CODE Task Forces, arrested multiple individuals following the discovery of firearms and controlled substances during an ongoing narcotics investigation...
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One dead, one injured in train-semi collision in Dundy County (7/16/24)BENKELMAN, Neb. — On Tuesday, July 16, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Dundy County Communications received a report of a serious collision involving a train and a semi-truck near Highway 34, mile marker 2. The incident resulted in the ejection of both occupants of the semi and their subsequent transport to Wray Colorado Hospital for treatment...
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Spotlight Studios celebrates 15 years of dance in Southwest Nebaska (7/24/24)McCOOK, Neb. - Spotlight Studios, a prominent dance school in Southwest Nebraska, has been a cornerstone for performing arts for 15 years. Led by instructor Jazlyn Hart for the past five years, the studio offers a variety of dance styles that help students develop skills, and gives dancers the opportunity to express their creativity...
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Brigham Larington: Capturing life's unconventional beauty through photography, painting (7/23/24)McCOOK, Neb. - With an eye for the unconventional and a spirit driven by creativity, local artist Brigham Larington has entered the art scene. Through his photography and paintings, he captures moments of life’s raw beauty. Larington began his artistic journey nearly eight years ago during high school, when he delved into photography. In the past year, he has explored painting more seriously, seeking to express himself in new ways...
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Once bartered for beer, wartime souvenirs now prized part of museum collection (7/18/24)McCOOK, Neb. — The Museum of the High Plains recently welcomed a collection of military memorabilia donated by McCook native Charles “Chuck” Real of Omaha, shedding light on the intriguing historical artifacts and the captivating narrative behind their acquisition...
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National Showmen (7/18/24)Tucker Stagemeyer, Page, left, and Kaedin Waugh, McCook, right, represented Nebraska at the 2024 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 4-5 in Madison, Wis. Forty-two youth from across the country competed for top honors in the 58th annual event...
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Fair time (7/23/24)Moore’s Greater Shows carnival crews were busy setting up this morning as the 2024 Red Willow County Fair gets ready to swing into full gear Wednesday. Highlights include a free Anthony and the Anamals concert 7 p.m. Wednesday, Demo derby 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Casey Donahew with opening act Borderline at 8 p.m. Friday, NSRA Rodeo 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and a free Sunday Fun-Day 1-5 p.m. See the full schedule and buy tickets here...
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Yes, Democrats and mainstream media – You own this (7/16/24)3Dear Editor, I have lost count of the occasions whereupon Democrat politicos and members of the press, via broadcast and print media, have directly and indirectly compared Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler or Benito Mussolini, or otherwise made similar defamatory characterizations of the former president. ...
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Recalling fun time, unexpected romance at the fair (7/23/24)1Recalling fun times, unexpected romance at the fair The big events are the demo derby, concerts, rodeo, and more. To each his own, but this old guy is more attracted to the events involving the youth of our community, particularly the 4-H events and those that involve animals. Possibly it goes back to my youth as a kid raised on a farm...
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City needs help finding lead pipes (7/26/24)1McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook is asking for your active participation, property owners, in identifying the service line entering your residence. The Water Department has worked diligently this past year to accomplish the EPA’s monumental lead-line service inventory. The Biden administration introduced the regulation through the Environmental Protection Agency that mandates the removal of lead pipes from water systems across the United States within the next ten years. ...
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Coffee Talk focuses on promoting tourism in McCook, Red Willow County (7/25/24)1McCOOK, Neb. — Grants are available to help launch new events and attractions that will attract visitors to McCook and Red Willow County, and a local organization is ready to help apply for the funding. The July 2024 Coffee Talk at Sehnert’s Bakery brought together residents and officials to discuss the vital topic of tourism and to promote not only McCook but also the wider Red Willow County. ...