Stories from Friday, October 11, 2024

Community Hospital Responds to Nationwide Shortage McCOOK, Neb. – With a nationwide shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids following the temporary closure of Baxter’s manufacturing plant in Marion, North Carolina, Community Hospital is preparing by taking proactive measures to manage the current supply. ...

The family of Wayne Heathers would like to celebrate his 90th birthday on Oct. 19 with a card shower. Cards may reach him at: Wauneta Care Center 427 W Legion St. Room 201 PO Box 520 Wauneta NE 69045

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Public School’s Board of Education will recognize Nutrein Ag Solutions and Kugler Company’s generous support of the local FFA chapter and acknowledge their contributions to the community’s agricultural education.  The board will also be accepting a check for $1,775.05 from MNB from their Bison Debit cards. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — With less than a month until the 2024 Southwest Nebraska Big Give, organizers would like to introduce all the organizations participating in the one-day giving event. With more than 40 non-profits, the groups have been loosely divided into groups based on the projects they are working on or the people they are serving...

McCOOK Neb. - It’s rare that people choose to relocate a house, but it is possible, and that is just what one McCook resident has decided to do. Earlier this year, Rose Weskamp requested approval from the McCook City Council to relocate a historic house Michael and Linda Nielsen owned from 409 West 1st Street to 71823 Road 386. The move comes as Community Hospital prepares for construction on a new 12-plex apartment building designed to accommodate medical interns traveling to McCook...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — A former teacher at Chase County Schools in Imperial, Neb., has been sentenced to 10-20 years in prison for sex crimes involving students. Jerimiah Vlasin, 41, was sentenced in Chase County District Court on Tuesday. Vlasin, an agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor, received 8 to 17 years for possession of sexually explicit material and an additional 2 to 3 years for child abuse and sexual abuse by a school employee...

LINCOLN, Neb. — A three-judge panel, including District Judge Patrick M. Heng, who serves McCook as part of Judicial District 11, will decide the sentencing of Jason A. Jones, who was convicted in September for a quadruple homicide in Laurel, Neb. The panel, requested by presiding Judge Brian Meismer in accordance with state law, also includes Judge Timothy P. ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has announced that his staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours across Nebraska to assist constituents with casework needs. If residents are facing delays or feel they’ve been treated unfairly by federal agencies, Ricketts’ team may be able to help...

YORK, Neb. — Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested a man Thursday morning after discovering over 40 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near York. At approximately 9 a.m., a trooper stopped a Kia Forte for driving on the shoulder of I-80. During the stop, the trooper became suspicious of potential criminal activity. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 44 pounds of marijuana stored in suitcases in the trunk...

Lesta Jaggers McCOOK Neb. -Lesta Jaggers, 90, of McCook, passed away Friday morning, October 11, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is entrusted with arrangements...

Larry Lauer McCOOK Neb. -Larry Lauer, 82, of McCook, passed away early Friday morning, October 11, 2024 at his home in McCook. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is entrusted with arrangements...