Stories from Friday, November 29, 2024

OMAHA, Neb. — An individual identified as "John Doe 49," sought by the FBI for critical information regarding the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation, has been arrested outside of Nebraska and Iowa. The FBI has confirmed the arrest but is withholding the individual’s name until after his arraignment...

Wanda Irene (Hastings) Aldrich Feb. 26, 1936 - Nov. 26, 2024 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - A Mass of Christian Burial for Wanda Aldrich will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Holdrege, Neb. with Father Jay Buhman as Celebrant...

90th birthday The family of Shirley Nelms is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Shirley was born Dec. 17, 1934 and grew up on the family farm northwest of Indianola, Neb. There she and her husband, Donald Nelms, farmed and ranched and raised four children. They moved to McCook Neb. years later and lived north of McCook for many years. Shirley worked in several various stores in retail; the last one was for Walmart...

McCOOK, Neb. – Featured guests at the Nov. 27 McCook Gazette Coffee Talk were Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) District Seven Engineer Kurt Vosburg and Operations & Maintenance Manager Kerry Scott. Vosburg and Scott discussed upcoming repair projects and shared their commitment to highway safety...

McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. - The Salvation Army is gearing up for its annual holiday bell-ringing campaign in McCook, set to begin Friday, Dec. 6, and run through Monday, Dec. 23, at both entrances of the local Walmart. A dedicated representative who has been involved with the effort for over a decade, Traci Taylor, spearheads this year’s push to recruit volunteers and raise awareness about the cause...

McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in the council chambers of the municipal building, 505 West C, to conduct routine business and address significant actions impacting the McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport...

As Dec. 25 approaches, the annual tradition of shopping for gifts, decorations, and festive meals shifts into high gear. While the excitement of the season is undeniable, it can also bring challenges for those striving to balance holiday cheer with financial responsibility. Employing a few thoughtful strategies can help consumers shop wisely and make the most of this special time of year...