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McCOOK, Neb. - The County Commissioners have filled two vacant positions. Elizabeth Aguirre has been named the new part-time tourism director, and Ron Soden has been named as Weed Superintendent. The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. ...

OGALLALA, Neb. - Amanda Gentry of McCook has been charged in Keith County Court with two felony counts stemming from an alleged cattle transaction valued at more than $1.2 million. Gentry faces one count of theft by deception in excess of $5,000 and one count of identity theft involving more than $5,000. ...

I’ve recently read a report on the population “out migration” from states of the U.S. New York leads the pack, but California, as expected, isn’t far behind. I was surprised to see that our own state of Nebraska was included in the top ten. Yes, I have also noticed that McCook and Red Willow County have been slowly shrinking in population numbers over the years. Memory tells me that the population of Red Willow County was 12,615 back when I was County Commissioner; Nebraska was 1.8 million...

McCOOK, Neb. - Educators have been sounding the alarm for years, and national test scores confirm the concern that lawmakers are attempting to address through proposed legislation: reading proficiency is startlingly low. Only about 30% of America’s fourth graders are meeting reading standards. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Last week, the Gazette received a visit from Sarah Schneider, Director of the McCook Chamber of Commerce and Acting Tourism Director. Recapping the most recent chamber meeting, Schneider began by saying, “We have two new members already this year.” AngelsCare Home Health and Good Life Golf Carts...

The McCook Powerlifting Club turned in a standout performance on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Peru State Powerlifting Meet, earning second place overall against teams from across Nebraska. Despite not being officially recognized by McCook High School athletics, the McCook club defeated a school-sponsored team from Lexington High School...

McCOOK, Neb. — Community Hospital employees demonstrated the power of collective generosity through the 2025 Heart of Giving Employee Appeal, raising nearly $60,000 in support of patient care, staff education, and emergency assistance through the Community Hospital Health Foundation...

McCOOK, Neb. - To kick off the new year, Jo Beebe has been selected as the January 2026 McCook Volunteer of the Month. While many people might know Jo for her years at the Sports Shoppe, she can be found giving hours of her time to the community, especially at St. Patrick’s Church...

McCOOK, Neb. - Community leader, businessman and friend to all, Cal Siegfried passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at Community Hospital in McCook. He was 70 years of age. Born and raised in McCook, Siegfried grew up on a farm and carried those agricultural roots with him throughout a career spanning more than four decades in the cattle and meat-processing industries. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - The Red Willow County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Blaine Allen Frerichs, 22, of Bartley, Nebraska, died while in custody at the Red Willow County Detention Center. Court documents show that Frerichs was arrested on Monday, Jan. 12 and charged with DUI over .15, first offense. According to the arresting officer’s report, Frerichs’ blood alcohol content was measured at .325. The officer also noted blood on...

McCOOK, Neb. - “Norris was a fighter who hated bullies. He was a pugilist,” said Dr. Nathan Tye, an associate professor at the University of Nebraska Kearney Department of History, who delivered an in-depth analysis of famed Nebraska Senator George Norris...

McCOOK, Neb. - Educators have been sounding the alarm for years, and national test scores confirm the concern that lawmakers are attempting to address through proposed legislation: reading proficiency is startlingly low. Only about 30% of America’s fourth graders are meeting reading standards. ...