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Oprah Winfrey is famous for identifying unique and inspiring items and featuring them, originally on her television talk show, and now in her “O Magazine.” A piece of Southwest Nebraska has been revealed as one of “the most delicious tastes in our great land” in the July issue in an article titled “The U.S. of Yum.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — Hillcrest Nursing Home trustees accepted the resignation of administrator Colinda Nappa, effective immediately, during a closed session this morning at the nursing home. Former administrator Don Harpst, 83, was appointed as interim administrator. A special meeting will be next week...

McCOOK, Neb - Retiring after 50 years in the banking business, Van Korell said what he learned growing up on the family farm helped him most during his career. Korell, along with his younger sister, grew up on a farm outside of Culbertson, Neb., later attending country school for his elementary education. He graduated from Culbertson High School in 1963 and then from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1967, with a degree in business administration and accounting...

McCOOK, Neb. — A 10-year-old Oberlin boy died after his bicycle and a pickup collided Tuesday afternoon on Federal Avenue southwest of McCook. As of early this morning, the Nebraska State Patrol had not released the name of the boy. State Patrol Trooper Dan Thompson’s report indicates that the accident happened at 1:20 p.m., when the boy rode his bicycle onto Federal Avenue from a private drive on the north side of Federal into the path of a westbound pickup driven by 37-year-old Jason Stephens of McCook.. ...

NORFOLK – McCook Bison alum Moriah Payton is among several members of Northeast Community College’s athletic teams who have earned post season academic honors. The 23student-athletes have been named to the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Spring 2017 All-Region academic teams. Northeast is one of 14-members of the ICCAC...

Imperial, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) announces the hiring of Crystal Bright, LPN who will be based at the Imperial Office. “Crystal brings excellent skills that will make her a valuable team member,” explains Myra Stoney, Director SWNPHD. “She will be the program director for the Health Hub and Minority Health Initiative programs. Crystal will conduct health screenings through finger pricks, give flu shots and provide education on numerous topics.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol has released the name of the young boy killed in a bicycle-pickup accident near McCook Tuesday afternoon. Ten-year-old Peyton Grant Fife, of Oberlin, died after his bicycle and a pickup collided on Federal Avenue about 1:20 p.m., Tuesday...

McCOOK, Neb. -- If first impressions make a difference, consider the McCook Herrmann-Jones juniors experts on the subject...

In one of his last acts as President of the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce, Matt Sehnert thanked High Plains Radio for their partnership with the businesses and communities of Southwest Nebraska. “What you do is important and it is a big help to be able get the word out through your stations. ...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — The Dawson County jail in Lexington is holding three inmates after their arrests following two separate high-speed chases and manhunts, one in Kansas during which a suspect fired shots at a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s vehicle. After the chase through Kansas and Nebraska, Richard Gathercole, 39, of San Jacinto, Calif., will be charged with possession of stolen property and possession of a stolen firearm...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Taxing farmers on a per acres basis without regard to profitability is no different than taxing a downtown business based on the number of customers that walk through their door, while disregarding whether or not a purchase is made, at least according to one state official...

McCOOK, Neb. — Hillcrest Nursing Home trustees accepted the resignation of administrator Colinda Nappa, effective immediately, during a closed session this morning at the nursing home. Former administrator Don Harpst, 83, was appointed as interim administrator. A special meeting will be next week...

McCOOK, Neb. — A British fighter plane known for its epic dogfights and agility in the sky during World War II is now quietly waiting to be repaired in a McCook hangar. Backed safely into a corner at one of the largest hangars at Red Willow Aviation rests a Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX, one of only 12 in the U.S. today that is still flyable, according to its pilot, Warren Pietsch...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, led a bipartisan group of senators Monday who sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao highlighting their concerns about the administration’s proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service (EAS) program...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Board of Zoning Adjustment will coordinate a public hearing Monday evening to discuss a request from a property owner to construct a carport with a five foot long driveway. City ordinance requires a ten foot driveway when a garage is perpendicular to the access alley...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Industrial Park is bustling with activity this week thanks to the early stages of a $9 million construction project bringing a new agricultural chemical handling and distribution facility to the area. The Next Generation Inc. facility is the third tenant in the 20-acre industrial park and a welcome sign for economic development officials after more than a decade with only one tenant...

McCOOK, Neb. — On July 1, AmFirst Bank will change their name to Pinnacle Bank. Their locations in McCook, Benkelman and Hayes Center will join Pinnacle Bank’s current 61 branches in Nebraska. As part of Pinnacle Bank, all customers will have access to expanded resources, including their multi-state ATM network to make withdrawals for free. Their multi-state branch network will also be available for personal banking customers and will be available for business customers on September 18, 2017...