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McCook couple marks 50 years tracing roots
McCook couple marks 50 years tracing roots
Stacie Sandall
McCOOK, Neb. - Thomas and Nancy Corey, McCook, have been married 50 years and one of the things they share an interest in is genealogy. These two aren't just amateur "name collectors". They are determined to find out who came before them, their accomplishments, their struggles, and how they fit into prominent events in history...
  • Decision 2026 election update
    McCOOK, Neb. - Yesterday was the last day for candidates to file for the May 12 primary election. The two most contested fields in Southwest Nebraska’s upcoming elections are those in the McCook City...
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    Former mayor enters council race
    McCOOK, Neb. - After being away from government for over a decade, Dennis Berry of McCook filed for a seat on the city council on Monday. “I really love McCook, and I think that McCook is on the...
  • Lead line mandate outlined for council
    McCOOK, Neb. - It was a relatively short evening for the McCook City Council as it met in regular session Monday night. Mayor Linda Taylor called the meeting to order and noted that all members were...
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    Trees strengthen community wellbeing
    McCOOK, Neb. - For the Gazette’s most recent Coffee Talk discussion, the Gazette and guests spoke with ISA Certified Arborist Bruce Hoffman. Many readers will know Bruce and his wife, Deb, from...
  • Trees strengthen community wellbeing
  • After 40 years of bearing the badge, Darling ready to rest (2/27/26)
  • City of McCook awarded $300,000.00 Forestry Grant (2/26/26)
  • Another reason to dislike DST (2/26/26)
  • Sen Tom Vickers dies at 89 (2/24/26)
  • County board reviews tax exemptions, road work (2/24/26)
  • McCook couple marks 50 years tracing roots (2/24/26)
  • The “ick factor” (2/24/26)
  • Foundation praises gala support (2/20/26)
  • Mayor Taylor not seeking reelection (2/19/26)1
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    'Homeless' Bison work way to state swim-dive finals
    LINCOLN, Neb. - The McCook High School swim and dive Team spent nearly the entire 2025-26 season on the road with one goal: reaching the final day in Lincoln at the Nebraska State Swim and Dive Championships. This is a similar goal every year, but it was extraordinary this season because the Bison swimmers and divers were without a pool the entire season...
  • Bison go cold and E-N Wolves roar into state tourney (3/3/26)
  • MCC softball team conquers Monday doubleheader in Kansas (3/3/26)
  • May-Hay, Tiger girls both look tough going into state (3/3/26)
  • 'Great energy', soph's 27 points power Arapahoe into D-1 state (3/3/26)
  • No. 1 Bees put too much sting on Broncos in district final (3/3/26)
  • Red Devils, Rawlins girls lose key games down stretch (3/3/26)
  • Arapahoe girls on to state after win at No. 4 Shelton (3/2/26)
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    Beth Smith (3/3/26)
    PALISADE, Neb. — Beth Arlene Hahn, born in Hayes County Nebraska April 12, 1936, departed this life February 28, 2026, at the age of 89...
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    Lynn Anthony Kinne (3/3/26)
    AURORA, Neb. — Lynn Anthony Kinne, the son of Bryan and Lois (McConville) Kinne was born at McCook, Nebraska, on January 11, 1974, and passed away on February 25, 2026, at Aurora, Nebraska at the age...
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    Janet Carfield (3/3/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Janet “Lynn” Carfield was born on December 31, 1953 in Concordia, Kansas to Sidney and Joan (Charbonneau) Allen. She was one of eight children. ..
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  • Jean Lacey's 90th birthday (2/3/26)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — Jean Lacey of McCook will celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Her sons, Bill (wife Linda) and Tom (wife Susan) are requesting a card shower to bless and honor her. Cards...
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    Barbara Lyons 90th birthday (2/3/26)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — Barbara Lyons of McCook will celebrate her birthday on Feb. 5. She was born Feb. 5, 1936. Family and friends extend their best wishes in honor of the occasion. Cards of congratulations...
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    Marla Bowlin (2/27/26)
    Marla Jean (Kluherz) Bowlin, 74, of Culbertson, Nebraska, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 22, 2026. Marla was born on August 28, 1951, in Denver, Colorado. She was born to...
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    Christopher Reid (2/26/26)
    Christopher "Chris" Allen Reid, of McCook, NE, passed away at his lake house in. Randolph, Kansas on February 23, 2026, at the age of 62. Chris was born April 1, 1963 in Oxford, NE to parents...
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    James Jenkins (2/24/26)
    James Gorman Jenkins, born on April 17, 1944, in Bangor, Maine, to Roy and Estelle (Betts) Jenkins leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories. He graduated from high school in Bangor, where he laid...
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  • Editorial: Looking for Spring (2/27/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    It’s hard not to notice that the drive into the office isn’t quite as dark these days. The sun is already testing the eastern horizon and trying to peek out from behind homes and trees. By the clock,...
  • Editorial: The role of the consent agenda (2/26/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    One of the differences I’ve noticed since I started chasing news 30 years ago is the increased use of the consent agenda. It was not unheard of then, but a few institutional shifts have pushed it...
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