Stories from Wednesday, May 17, 2023

WAUNETA, Neb. — Wauneta-Palisade Schools will formally break ground on its addition and renovation project on Thursday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. MDT at 214 W. Wichita in Wauneta. The project will give students 51,650 square feet of new or remodeled space for learning...

McCOOK, Neb. — Fog in the valley makes for a peaceful scene, but can also be hazardous to drivers. Fog was a contributing factor in a collision between two semi-tractor-trailers Tuesday at the entrance to the ethanol plant east of Trenton. According to the Hitchcock County Sheriff's Office, one truck was leaving the Trenton Ag Products driveway to turn west when a westbound truck struck it in the fog...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County GOP will meet on Tuesday, May 23 at Bedore Barn/Marlene’s Kitchen, three miles north of McCook. Meet and greet convenes at 6:30 pm followed by the business meeting at 7 p.m. As the legislative session continues with important legislation pending, all area Republicans are invited and encouraged to attend...