Stories from Friday, November 21, 2025

OBERLIN, Kan. - Retirement for one Oberlin resident has been a pretty sweet gig, and quite a learning experience. Sara Glasgow, a seven-year resident of Oberlin, has been history hunting for at least 30 years and she’s enjoying being able to pursue this love almost daily...

McCOOK, Neb. - Karen Land, a professional dog musher, author and public speaker, brought the rugged world of long-distance sled-dog racing to the McCook Public Library, sharing stories from the trail and introducing the audience to one of her veteran canine partners. ...

GRAND ISLAND — The aroma of mulled wine, the sound of live music, and the hum of conversation filled the air as TOAST Nebraska returned to Grand Island for its annual holiday wine festival, drawing 22 vineyards from across the state to showcase their craft. Now in its fifth year at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park, the event has become a seasonal staple for vintners and wine lovers alike...

Round Belly’s on a dinner roll after his 36-8 college pigskin pickin’ weekend with his most elusive test kicking off today: Can he avoid constant pressure from office corgy dog Murphy while devouring today’s Gazette Thanksgiving dinner items? R.B. certainly can dodge work every chance he gets but hiding food from this canine is nearly impossible...

Wendell William Mousel, known to most as Bill Mousel, was born on July 20, 1937, in McCook, Nebraska to R. Wendell and Velma (Hazen) Mousel. Bill lived a life steeped in dedication, hard work, and a deep-seated love for his family and community. Bill married the love of his life, Shirley Lou Musil on June 16, 1957 and to this union four children were born: Michael Todd, Rebecca Ann, William Troy, and Susan Dianne...