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Children, veterans, taxes motivate GOP Gubernatorial challenger
Children, veterans, taxes motivate  GOP Gubernatorial challenger
Mike O'Dell
It would take a considerable amount of courage for a seasoned politician with statewide name recognition and a substantial war chest to challenge a sitting governor, but Sheila Korth-Focken has none of those advantages, yet she is running for the Republican nomination for Governor of the State of Nebraska...
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    Commission visit focuses on local impact
    Over the past weekend, McCook hosted the quarterly meeting of the Nebraska Commission on Latino Americans. Although the commission is based in Lincoln, it holds its quarterly meetings throughout the...
  • Lead line work may span decades
    McCOOK, Neb. - A looming federal mandate to identify and replace lead water service lines could require years of work in McCook, as the McCook City Council met in regular session Monday evening at...
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    Children, veterans, taxes motivate GOP Gubernatorial challenger (3/13/26)
    It would take a considerable amount of courage for a seasoned politician with statewide name recognition and a substantial war chest to challenge a sitting governor, but Sheila Korth-Focken has none...
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    Heritage served with creativity (3/13/26)
    McCook, Neb. - Bill Lesko is a man with a palate designed for greatness. He zigs and zags through culinary styles with ease, finding new ways to refresh classics and inventing new dishes to please...
  • Authorities seek tips in prostitution probe (3/10/26)
  • Commissioners hear reports, table vaccine funding (3/10/26)
  • School board reviews repairs, legislation (3/10/26)
  • A journey down the ‘spine of America’ (3/6/26)
  • Field set for 2026 primary (3/5/26)
  • Pillen orders flags to half-staff honoring Sgt. Tietjens of Bellevue (3/5/26)
  • Fox Theatre hosts mystery comedy (3/5/26)
  • Decision 2026 election update (3/3/26)
  • Former mayor enters council race (3/3/26)1
  • Lead line mandate outlined for council (3/3/26)
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    Pitcher hurls two complete games; Indians now 23-3
    Sophomore Paige Warren (Victoria, British Columbia) pitched all 14 innings Saturday as the McCook Community College softball team swept Southeast Community College 2-0 and 6-3. The win was MCC’s 14th straight win and the Lady Indians improve to 8-0 to lead the Region IX standings...
  • Huskers garner No. 4 seed for NCAA tourney tipping Thursday (3/16/26)
  • MCC women wallop Bobcats for 12th consecutive win (3/16/26)
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  • Southwest siblings, Tiger champ earn spots with state's best (3/13/26)
  • MCC home games for Friday have new start times (3/12/26)
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    Gloria May (Hardwick) Kautz passed away at her home in Culbertson, Nebraska, on March 15, 2026...
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    Dale Eugene Wicke, the oldest son of Henry and Leah (Sandman) Wicke, was born June 21, 1938...
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    Please Join us in celebrating the 60th Wedding Anniversary of our parents Arvene and Judy (Walker) Schults open house Saturday, April 4, 2026 Linden Court “Great Room” 4000 W Philip, Noth...
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    Parker, Colo. The peterson family is pround to anounce the arrival of McKinley Rose Peterson, born Jan. 11, 2026 in Lone Tree, Colo Mckinley’s parents are Tristan and Wyatt Peterson...
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    Margaret F. (Trail) Nielsen (3/17/26)
    Margaret F. (Trail) Nielsen Passed away March 7, 2026, at Bergan Mercy Hospital following a brief illness...
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    Trenton Anthony Roskop (3/17/26)
    Trenton Anthony Roskop, 19, of Arapahoe, Nebr., passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026...
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    Loren Egle (3/17/26)
    oy Egle, 87, died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Kinship Pointe in McCook, Nebraska...
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  • Editorial: Creativity’s quiet echo (3/13/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    Those who aspire to creativity—whether in writing, graphic arts, music or theatre—often borrow, adapt, satirize, pay tribute to or allude to the work of others. In a sense there are few entirely new...
  • Editorial: Why your high schooler’s ‘hands-on’ habit is Nebraska’s brightest future (3/13/26)
    Mark Schanou
    As we navigate the landscape of 2026, I often find myself speaking with parents who are at a bit of a crossroads. Their high school juniors are bright and curious, yet they aren’t necessarily sold on...
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THE CITY OF MCCOOK NEBRASKA is now accepting applications/resumes (both required) for the position of FIREFIGHTER/EMT, or FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC or LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC in accordance with the McCook Civil Service Act. The city offers an excellent benefit package, aggressive protocols, up-to-date equipment and quality continuing education. The assigned shift is a rotating 24-hour shift. This is public safety work in firefighting and emergency medical response. An employee in this...
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