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McCook mansion Lorri Sughroue McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. — One of McCook’s oldest mansions is getting a new lease on life as a short-term vacation rental. Located at one of the busiest intersections in town at J Street and Norris Avenue, the three-story, the 107-year-old residence is hard to miss with its massive porch columns and second-story balconies. The Greek Revival Style home was built in 1915 as a residence by John Garrett and his son, Howard Garrett, of McCook. ...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Cozad woman following a pursuit on Interstate 80 Wednesday night in central Nebraska. At approximately, 10:30 p.m., a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Hyundai Elantra, which was believed to be driven by a subject with multiple felony warrants. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — To comply with state law, new heaters for the Kiplinger Arena will have to be re-bid or purchased directly from a vendor by the private Kiplinger Foundation and donated to the county. Following an executive session to discuss vendor qualifications, Red Willow County Commission Chairman Ted Gans laid out those two options based on advice from County Attorney Paul Wood...

“McCook, Nebraska was an important town in the 19th century as it was a hub for transportation and commerce. The Union Pacific Railroad built a major rail yard there in 1882, making it a central point for the movement of people and goods. The railroad brought significant economic growth to the town and attracted many new residents and businesses. ...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Hundreds of bicyclists will roll through Southwest Nebraska June 4-10 as part of the 41st annual Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska. The event begins in Benkelman with an 80.6-mile ride to the first overnight stop in Cambridge, followed by stops in Alma, Red Cloud, Hebron, Wilber, Seward and Ashland...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Authorities are looking for two people who allegedly stole more than $5,000 in cash and cigarettes from the Dollar General Store in Cambridge and fled the state. The Valley Voice reported that a the theft was discovered Saturday morning when a vendor arrived to find the store closed...

McCOOK, Neb. — The final four RPAC basketball tournament games are all set on Saturday at McCook Community College's Graff Events Center. Girls third place: East No. 4 Southwest vs. West No. 2 Wauneta-Palisade, 2:30 p.m. Boys third place: East No. 2 Cambridge vs. West No. 2 Dundy County-Stratton, 4:15 p.m...

Redford Crocker, right, explains which super glue is the strongest to his skeptical-looking little sister, Pepper, 7, while Kate Barenberg, above, describes methods she used in her “Moldy Monsters” project on what kind of bread molds the fastest, at the McCook Junior High science fair Wednesday. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – A number of proposals affecting education were in the spotlight as District 38 Sen. Dave Murman, chairman of the Education Committee, took some time to give constituents a brief update before the opening of Day 16 of this legislative session Thursday...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Three were arrested and more than 300 pounds of marijuana was seized in two traffic stops in Kimball County on Monday. Sunday, at approximately 11:40 a.m. MT, troopers observed a Toyota van parked on the shoulder of Interstate 80 with apparent vehicle trouble near mile marker 8 in Kimball County. The troopers stopped to perform a motorist assist...

Rotarians learn about human trafficking; contribute items for ‘Go Bags’ outreach Ronda Graff McCook Rotary McCOOK, Neb. — As January comes to a close, so does National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Unfortunately, that does not mean human trafficking is coming to a close...

I was sitting in the Dundy County High School gym, watching the St. Patrick boys Junior High basketball game last week. With the seconds ticking away on the time clock, I thought about how many games I have been to in this gym and countless other auditoriums as my seven children have moved through the school system. As my last two kids will be high school swimmers rather than basketball players, I will be spending most of my time at swimming pools rather than gymnasiums...