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State Patrol seeks help in locating wanted man
(Local News ~ 06/18/18)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol is seeking the public’s help in locating a person wanted on multiple charges. An arrest warrant has been issued in Chase County for Kody G. Huff, 30, for the following offenses: first degree assault, kidnapping, terroristic threats, use of a weapon to commit a felony, possession of a weapon by a prohibited person...
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Faith inspires Wild West comeback win
(Community Sports ~ 06/18/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Both teams brought strong faith into the Wild West All-Star Classic, but only one could claim a headband-wearing hammer who pounded her marks all over this volleyball showcase. The East All-Stars delivered a powerful start, dominating behind top hitters like McCook’s Jaden Bryant, Bailey Honn and Riley Sis...
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Enjoy the movies, but be forewarned if you have epilepsy
(Editorial ~ 06/18/18)
The movie the Incredibles was a favorite for many, and many of us are looking forward to the sequel, Incredibles 2, now, 14 years later. Hollywood loves it when a movie generates “buzz,” but Disney wasn’t really looking for this type of publicity. It turns out, a sequence involving bright flashing lights associated with the villain Screenslaver can trigger seizures in people with epilepsy, migraines or chronic illnesses...
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McCook's keeper of the flags
(Column ~ 06/18/18)
Note: The story of Gen. Eisenhart’s funeral and the beautiful Culbertson Cemetery brought forth memories of Frannie Weiland, the keeper of McCook’s flags. For many years following WW II, Frannie Weiland was McCook’s most visible citizen, in downtown McCook — a familiar sight along Norris Avenue, pulling his little red wagon, filled with window washing equipment...
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Bridge work planned for Bartley
(Local News ~ 06/18/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Weather permitting, work continues June 21 on US-6/34 with the replacement of the bridge over Dry Creek, in Bartley, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen Inc., of Cozad, Neb., has the contract for this project. Work will include replacing the bridge in Bartley with a box culvert. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot-width restriction, and will be controlled with temporary traffic signals. The anticipated completion date of this portion of the project is December.. ...
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Court: Land, groundwater can't be decoupled
(Local News ~ 06/18/18)
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday rejected arguments that property ownership and groundwater access can be decoupled when ruling that most of the Rock Creek Augmentation Project property in Dundy County is exempt from property taxes...
- 'Gala of the Royal Horses' (Local News ~ 06/18/18)
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Road, bridge items delayed until June 25
(Local News ~ 06/18/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County’s road superintendent Tyson Bardsley will return to the commissioners’ weekly meeting next week to finalize some road and bridge work that he and commissioners discussed at their meeting this morning. Commissioners took no action on three items today, but will at their June 25 meeting:...
- Grand opening (Local News ~ 06/18/18)
- Submarine crew welcomed (Local News ~ 06/18/18)
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Trump's war on kids
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/18/18)
The appalling cruelty of the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice practice of separating children, including infants, from their parents who are seeking political asylum for their families, cases where immigrants have the choice of being murdered in their home country or being treated as criminals (What would you do?) in the United States is a form of torture...
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Cubs stun Braves, Royals rally at Felling
(Community Sports ~ 06/18/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — The H & H Installation Braves took the lead late and defeated the Sports Shoppe Cubs 11-10 on Thursday. The game was tied at nine with the Sports Shoppe Cubs batting in the top of the fifth when Carter Hartwell grounded out, scoring a tie-breaking run...
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FCB Juniors win just one of four
(Community Sports ~ 06/18/18)
HASTINGS, Neb. — First Central Bank’s 8-5 opening win over B & C Steel from Gering opened what turned into a tough 1-3 weekend at the Hastings Tournament. The Juniors (14-7 record) later dropped a 5-4 thriller to Omaha Creighton Prep JV #2, fell 17-0 against Hastings Braves and 10-5 vs. Hastings Runza...
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Seniors split first pair in Waverly
(Community Sports ~ 06/18/18)
WAVERLY, Neb. — Smashing 14 hits and finishing on a 7-0 run sealed McCook National Bank’s 11-5 Waverly Tournament win over Lincoln High on Friday. The Seniors (showed resiliency after seeing Lincoln rally from 4-1 down to lead 5-4. MNB responded thanks to three hits each from Derek Greenlee, Cameryn Berry and Seth Dugger...
- Gloria Sinner (Obituary ~ 06/18/18)
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