Stories from Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Latest from the McCook YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball League which played its season-ending tournaments Monday evening. Champion team photos are being planned to appear in an upcoming McCook Gazette.

In August, the Trump administration began reallocating programs from the Department of Education to other federal agencies, part of a broader effort, officials say, intended to reduce federal involvement in schools and return oversight to the states...

Yes, a favorite United States holiday will be here in two days. It is my favorite. Grannie Annie and your old columnist have celebrated all over the USofA, but of course, the food at home is always the best. Food, family, and friends enjoying it all. What could be better?...

Thanksgiving has always carried far more meaning than the schoolbook version of the 1621 Plymouth gathering suggests. While the simplicity of “Pilgrims and Indians breaking bread” carries a valuable lesson, a deeper dive into history makes it far more interesting...

LEXINGTON, Neb. - Tyson Foods announced Friday that it will shut down operations at its beef processing plant in Lexington, a move that immediately drew strong reactions from Nebraska officials, members of the state’s congressional delegation and the Nebraska Cattlemen...

LINCOLN, Neb. - On Thursday afternoon, Governor Pillen’s office issued a press release with the provocative headline, “Gov. Pillen Urges Elimination of Confusing TEEOSA Formula Following NDE Error.” According to the release, Gov. Jim Pillen is sharing his frustration with an error by the independent Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) that resulted in millions of dollars being overpaid to school districts receiving state equalization aid. ...

Niceville, Fla. - Britt Prince scored a game-high 18 points and dished out a tournament-record seven assists to lead four Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska surged to an 80-57 win over Purdue Fort Wayne at the Emerald Coast Classic at Raider Arena on Monday...

Ona Malleck was born on October 20, 1939, in Lebanon, Nebraska to Fay and Tena (Rhonke) Larson. Ona was a proud graduate of Lebanon High School, graduating with the class of 1957. Ona married Thomas Malleck in Indianola, Nebraska in 1958; they first made a home in Holdrege, Nebraska prior to settling in Indianola in 1958. Ona and Thomas divorced in 1988, but their life together created a family and legacy that will carry her memory for generations to come...

Lanny Dean Thomsen, 76, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at his home. Jesus was reaching for his hand. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, November 6th, at 2 pm, at All Faiths Funeral Home, with Dan Naranjo officiating. ...

Marian Candace Davis, age 102, of Curtis, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Monday,  November 24, 2025. Born September 19, 1923, southwest of Palmyra, to Merle and Gladys (Ring) Bailey, she was the second of five children. A service to celebrate her life will be held at Maywood Christian Church, with interment at Maywood Cemetery. Visitation and service details are currently pending. Blase-Wetzel Funeral Home in Curtis is in charge of arrangements...