Stories from Tuesday, July 2, 2024

It is coming up; the kids will love it and dogs hate it. Fireworks that is, and the excuse is Independence Day or, as most call it, the 4th of July. Most of the surrounding small towns will have a celebration one way or another and McCook is planning a big family event also. Choices...

Barbara Kay Lykins TRENTON, Neb. - Barbara Kay Lykins, 77, of Trenton, passed away early Sunday morning, June 30, 2024 in Sutherland, Neb. Cremation was chosen and a Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial are being planned at for a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family of Barbara Lykins for future designation. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Lee Wayne Ralston June 21, 1948 - June 27, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Lee Wayne Ralston, 76, passed away peacefully at the North Platte Care Center on June 27, 2024 surrounded by family. Lee was born June 21, 1948 to George and Frances (Murray) Ralston in Curtis, Neb. ...

Patricia Joan Hassler March 14, 1935 - June 22, 2024 McKINLEYVILLE, Calif. - Patricia Joan Hassler (Kitchen) passed away peacefully June 22, 2024, in Arcata, Calif. surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born March 14, 1935 , to Wesley and Florence Kitchen in McCook Neb. ...

Dallas Dean Petersen Aug. 5, 1941 - June 30, 2024 CURTIS, Neb. - Dallas Dean Petersen, 82, of Curtis, Neb., died June 30, 2024 in Curtis, Neb. Dallas was born Aug. 5, 1941 in Farnam, Neb. He was a member of the Curtis Methodist Church, the Curtis American Legion and the Curtis Honor Guard. ...

DANBURY, Neb. - The Danbury Depot Museum will be open July 4th from 2-4 p.m. The museum features local area history, train memorabilia, as well as school and military items.

VALENTINE, Neb. — The Cherry County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in connection to the death of a Tour de Nebraska bicycle rider in a hit-and-run collision early Saturday morning. The accident occurred approximately 3.5 miles west of Valentine on Highway 20, an area off the designated Tour de Nebraska route...

McCOOK Neb. — The McCook City Council approved an increase of the City of McCook’s lease payment from NPPD by .5%, increasing the percentage amount from 12.5% to 13%, starting Oct. 1, 2024.  “It’s a hard decision,” City Manager Nate Schneider said. “Hopefully, we see those numbers stabilized, and that is actually what we utilize. ...

HOLBROOK, Neb. — Holbrook was hoping over the weekend as the communing hosted its annual summer community festival.  The 2024 Holbrook Days, which started with community Bingo last Thursday afternoon, had a unique theme of “Don’t Stop Believing,” as it featured nightly guided Sasquatch hunts. The community had a couple of local costumed friendly Sasquatch out and about for the hunts. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Sargent Dennis Cabanting once told his mom that the members of the 1074th transportation unit were just like family. After so many of them showed up to honor him on Saturday, she agreed. “This was an awesome day,” Day-Najar said. She shared that seeing all the community members waving flags along the streets as she was escorted through the city of McCook by a parade of vehicles, including over 20 motorcycles, police cars, and a fire truck and ambulance, brought her to tears...

As we approach the Fourth of July, it’s essential to reflect on our traditions and consider their impact. In 2022, Nebraska imported $23.2 million worth of fireworks, translating to $11.83 per resident—the second-highest per capita spending in the country. While fireworks are a staple of our celebrations, it’s time to reconsider the scale and safety of their use...

McCOOK, Neb. - Red Willow Chemical & Fertilizer is renowned for walking the fields and prescribing perfect, custom solutions to maximize your yield potential. However, the company’s expertise extends far beyond chemicals. Located up the hill on Airport Road in McCook, Neb., Red Willow Aviation & Spraying marks the origin of this multifaceted enterprise. This division remains committed to serving both the local community and those just passing through...

McCOOK, Neb. — A two-vehicle collision on South Highway 83 near McCook resulted in injuries and necessitated a coordinated emergency response from multiple agencies. The incident occurred at approximately 10:07 a.m. Monday and involved a Weather Craft heavy lift box truck and a FedEx van...

SELDEN, Kan.— David Allen, 78, and Jeanne Allen, 79, from Elbert, Colo., were killed when their 1934 Waco YKC single-engine biplane crashed in a field 10 miles north of Hoxie, Kan., on Sunday at 6:10 p.m. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that David was piloting the plane while Jeanne was a passenger. The Federal Aviation Administration noted that the crash occurred in Selden, a small town north of Hoxie, and the plane caught fire...