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NSP investigating double-homicide in Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
BLOOMFIELD, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Bloomfield Police Department, is investigating a double-homicide that occurred this morning in Bloomfield, Nebraska. Additional details on the deceased are being withheld while officials work to make family notifications. The scene is secure. Multiple persons of interest have been detained as part of the investigation. Law enforcement believes there is no ongoing threat to the public...
- Playoff win has Bison girls feeling ready for B-7 final tonight (High School Sports ~ 02/20/24)
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Feed the flock
(Column ~ 02/20/24)
Congratulations to those individuals who organized Bison Days last week and made it happen. Possibly the effort will inspire more of our valuable youth to stay in our community after they graduate. You may know that your old columnist loves visiting with people I meet daily. ...
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LB1109: Want-to-be-mothers and fatal fetal anomalies
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/20/24)
There exists a group of women who desire to carry their pregnancies to term but discover a non-viable fetus, a Fatal Fetal Anomaly, often not until the midpoint of their pregnancies. These women are those I term “Want-to-be Mothers.” This presents a dilemma in Nebraska, where access to a medical abortion in such circumstances is limited. ...
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Dwayne Hines
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Dwayne Hines McCOOK, Neb. - Dwayne Hines, of McCook, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. He was 48 years of age. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...
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Keith H. “Herm” Maaske
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Keith H. “Herm” Maaske July 23, 1932 - Feb, 15, 2024 ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Keith H. “Herm” Maaske, age 91, of Arapahoe, Neb., passed away on Thursday, Feb, 15, 2024, at his home. He was born in Oxford, Neb. on July 23, 1932, to Emmett and Ella (Heller) Maaske...
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Roger Wayne Carlson
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Roger Wayne Carlson May 23, 1944 - Feb. 18, 2024 ATWOOD, Kan. - Roger Wayne Carlson, 79, of Atwood, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at the Rawlins County Health Center. He was born May 23, 1944, in Stratton, Neb., to Willis and Effie (Hay) Carlson. Roger graduated from Trenton High School. ...
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Deborah “Deb” Kay Rose
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Deborah “Deb” Kay Rose May 26, 1961 - Feb. 14, 2024 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Deborah “Deb” Kay Rose, 62, of Grand Island, passed away on Feb. 14, 2024 at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home. Reverend Dan Buckallew will officiate. Burial of ashes will follow at 2 p.m. at Plainview Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb. Casual attire is requested...
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Consultant recommends water, sewer rate hikes
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — A consultant is recommended major increases in water rates to keep up with inflation and other factors. At Monday’s City council meeting, PFM Financial Advisors LLC representative Mather Stoffel CFA recommended a proposed rate hike, scheduled to take effect in May 2024, of 8.5% increase in water charges, followed by subsequent increments in October and annually through October 2026. Additionally, there’s a proposed 7.5% rise in fees for wastewater services...
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LB1109: Want-to-be-mothers and fatal fetal anomalies
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/20/24)
There exists a group of women who desire to carry their pregnancies to term but discover a non-viable fetus, a Fatal Fetal Anomaly, often not until the midpoint of their pregnancies. These women are those I term “Want-to-be Mothers.” This presents a dilemma in Nebraska, where access to a medical abortion in such circumstances is limited. ...
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LB907 addresses serious health threat of obesity
(Editorial ~ 02/20/24)
State Sen. Merv Riepe’s proposal, Legislative Bill 907, aiming to extend Medicaid coverage to include obesity treatment, is a commendable and much-needed initiative. The prevalence of obesity is not merely a matter of personal lifestyle choices but a complex health issue with profound implications for individuals and society as a whole. LB 907 represents a proactive step toward tackling the root causes of obesity and its associated comorbidities...
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Cards plate nine late runs to stun MCC baseball team
(College Sports ~ 02/20/24)
PARSONS, Kan. – The Labette Community College Cardinals scored nine runs in their final two at bats Monday to secure an 11-10 win over the McCook Community College baseball team. “This was a tough one to swallow today, we obviously had a great start from Ryan Malone – he was really good and that was great to see –we just made too many mistakes late and had some bad luck go against us,” said MCC Coach Jon Olsen...
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MCC women clinch share of conference title with win
(College Sports ~ 02/20/24)
LINCOLN, Neb. – The McCook Community College women earned a share of the Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference title with a 65-52 win over Southeast Community College Monday night. MCC finishes the conference schedule with a 5-1 mark, tied with North Platte. The two teams split their series with both teams winning on their home court...
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Indians score tough 66-64 conquest of Southeast
(College Sports ~ 02/20/24)
LINCOLN , Neb. – The McCook Community College men held on for a 66-64 win over Southeast Community College Monday night. MCC came out in the first half and led by 21 points right before intermission and were up 38-23 at the half. “When we put 40 minutes together we are going to be really tough to beat,” said MCC Coach Jacob Brandl. “We just haven’t done that yet this year.”...
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'Horns capture 15th win, but Warriors fall by basket to Bertrand
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/24)
OGALLALA, Neb. — Chase County’s boys have earned a shot at No. 1-seed Ogallala with their 58-32 blasting of Broken Bow in C-1 subdistrict play Monday. The Longhorns (15-9 record) stretched their win streak to six entering tonight’s semifinal game against those 20-3 Ogallala Indians at Prairie View School...
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FBI seeking help identifying child abuse victims associated with religious group
(State News ~ 02/20/24)
OMAHA, Neb. — The FBI Omaha field office is seeking the public’s help in identifying victims of abuse that has occurred within a religious group. The abuse dates back to the 1980s. The group traditionally does not have a name. It is referred to by others outside the group as “2x2”, “The Way,” “The Truth,” and “The Church With No Name.”...
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Suspects arrested in Bloomfield shooting deaths
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
BLOOMFIELD, Neb. — Two men were shot to death in a Bloomfield, Neb., bowling alley after an apparent confrontation Tuesday morning. Authorities were called to Curt's Lanes and Dining on West Grant Street around 9:30 a.m. following reports of gunfire at the establishment. Upon arrival, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Bloomfield Police Department found two men dead of gunshot wounds...
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