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Fatal head-on
(Local News ~ 10/09/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — First responders are on the scene of a fatal head-on collision about 10 miles north of McCook on US Highway 83, near the Red Willow-Frontier County line. The collision involved a semi and a car. More information will be released as it becomes available...
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Bison boys are seeded and set for state
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/18)
LINCOLN, Neb. — The numbers don’t lie: every McCook Bison has earned a spot among Class B’s best entering state tennis tournament. Every McCook player has earned top nine state seeds following the super regular season feauring a historic first GNAC boys’ team championship...
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Young writers can win a boat in Kayak Kid contest
(Local News ~ 10/09/18)
TRENTON, Neb. — The deadline is Monday, Oct. 15, to explain in 250 words a childhood lived in the great outdoors and to be eligible to win a “Kayak Kid” kayak, paddle and life jacket. Essays must express why growing up in the outdoors is important, conveying an appreciation and love for nature’s resources and describing outdoor opportunities for children and adults alike...
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New MPS policies cover searches, random drug tests
(Local News ~ 10/09/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Although allowed in a new proposed policy, random drug testing of students participating in extracurricular activities will not be done in the near future, according to discussion last night at the McCook Board of Education meeting. A new search and seizure policy for the McCook School District and another policy on requests from law enforcement to contact/interview students were discussed by board members at their regular meeting Monday night under the “Policy Committee” agenda item. ...
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FAA Reauthorization Act includes gradual increase in EAS funding
(Local News ~ 10/09/18)
Washington – U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith and Sen. Deb Fischer lauded passage and President Trump’s signing into law of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 as an important win for rural Nebraska served by the Essential Air Service program it includes. “I appreciate President Trump signing this FAA Reauthorization into law, which ensures continued support for rural airports including the seven Essential Air Service airports in Nebraska’s Third District,” Smith said...
- Junktoberfest (Local News ~ 10/09/18)
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Building permits top $2 million for September
(Local News ~ 10/09/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Building activity worth over $2 million began in the City of McCook in September, led by a new, million-dollar home being constructed. New, single-family homes that began construction last month include a $1.6 million home, along with a new house at $218,250 and a 12-by-20-foot building at $6,211...
- Donations for cats and dogs (Local News ~ 10/09/18)
- 'First Amendment' (Local News ~ 10/09/18)
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The joy of small-town living
(Column ~ 10/09/18)
Grannie Annie received a request for a short presentation of her Adopt a Chaplain to a group meeting in nearby Palisade, Nebraska. It was the Community Service Club having their monthly meeting in the American Legion Hall. Like most small-town gatherings food was the first item on the agenda. ...
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Working together to make each other better
(Column ~ 10/09/18)
It is always inspiring to head back to work after Heritage Days. The highlight of the week for me was the Norris Prayer Breakfast. Wallis Marsh returned from Texas to talk about how the time he spent in McCook helped shape him to become the success he is today. ...
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Jay Russell Markwith, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/09/18)
Jay Russell Markwith, Sr. McCOOK, Neb. — Jay Russell Markwith, Sr., 81, died Sunday (Oct. 7, 2018), at his home. No services are planned at this time as cremation was chosen and the family is honoring his request. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in his name to the McCook Christian Church...
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Margaret (Krizek) Vacura
(Obituary ~ 10/09/18)
Margaret (Krizek) Vacura July 31, 1918 - Oct. 7, 2018 OBERLIN, Kan. — Margaret (Krizek) Vacura, 100 died Sunday (Oct. 7, 2018), at Good Samaritan Society-Decatur County. She was born in rural Decatur County on July 31, 1918, in Oberlin to Joe and Ella (Heilman) Krizek. She married Frank Vacura on Dec. 25, 1938, in Oberlin. She was a homemaker...
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Bison girl breaks into top three at GNAC
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/18)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The last race before this week’s state-qualifying showdown featured McCook junior Elsi Rodewald earning a Greater Nebraska Activities Conference top three place. Rodewald covered 5K across the North Platte Course in 20:57.55, finishing behind only champion Chelsey Espinoza from Hastings (20:28.63) and Scottsbluff’s Brooke Holzworth (20:34.76)...
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Bison outrun Bulldogs, Bearcats at GNAC
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/18)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — McCook boys became just too fast for North Platte, Gering or Scottsbluff to keep pace at Friday’s GNAC cross country meet. The Bison boys rumbled into third place overall with 60 points as senior Riley Mai reached top three individually yet again...
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Bison convoy keeps rolling with freshmen, sophs
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/18)
McCook quarterback Cole Cappel (14) carries the football during “C” team action against Hastings at Weiland Field last week. Cappel’s gaining yards with plenty of blocking support from teammates Max Weimer (51), Kory Rogers (66) and Adrian Manzanares (30) among others. The Bison had built a 22-0 lead midway through quarter final no final scores has been obtained. McCook’s “C” boys were also scheduled to play Chase County in Imperial on Monday. Watch for more details...
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Cambridge girls in state golf striking range
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/18)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Cambridge’s golf girls are just on the edge of serious state title contention entering final-round play. The Trojans finished Monday in fifth place among 15 qualified teams following a round of 418. They’ve already started their rainy comeback quest today as coach Lyle Calvert’s team pursues two Southwest Conference squads — Ogallala and Cozad — along with Mitchell followed by Kearney Catholic to complete that top four...
- Kim (Pflum) West (Obituary ~ 10/09/18)
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