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McCOOK, Neb. — If progress continues as planned, a former farm equipment building will be a new retail center with two restaurants, two apartments and an outdoor entertainment venue and space for other businesses by this time next year. Blackwood Enterprises recently received an extension on the tax increment financing contract with the City of McCook after the pandemic slowed construction and raised prices, as it has on nearly all construction in the nation...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Four Lexington residents were taken to Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident near Indianola Monday evening. According to the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office, "n the evening of the 19th of July at approximately 8:21 p.m. ...

McCOOOK, Neb. -- The Norris Institute Board of Directors is pleased to announce the initiation of construction on the long-awaited Norris Alley open-air downtown plaza. Norris Alley will be a multi-purpose gathering space that honors McCook’s legacy as home to the late Senator George Norris...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council got an earful Monday night concerning a potential ordinance against engine brakes, also known as jake brakes, used by some semi-truck drivers. The council heard from residents on the golf course who are requesting an ordinance, two city residents who have businesses on U.S. ...

KEARNEY, Neb. — On Monday July 19, a small crowd gathered at Kwik Stop # 11 at the south entrance to Kearney, NE, for a dedication of “Song of the Sandhill,” a large bronze sculpture by Cambridge artist Sondra L. Jonson. Several of our state and business leaders attending the event were Lt. Gov. Mike Foley, State Senator John Lowe, hotel developer Paul Younes, Kearney Area Visitors Bureau Director Roger Jasnoch, and Dan O’Neill, President and CEO of Kwik Stop Convenience Stores in Nebraska...

McCOOK, Neb. – Wags and wiggles - leashes and loves were featured Friday at the Red Willow County Fair 4-H dog show in the Alice Building in McCook. And while a few of the dogs caused a bit of anxiety for their young handlers, it was apparent that all of the canine companions were well-loved and forgiveness came easy...

KEARNEY, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Kearney greenhouse is much more than a place to raise plants. It’s also space for students to learn and grow and where faculty facilitate research. UNK junior Macy Hill, a biology major from McCook, has been working in the greenhouse since January as part of the Undergraduate Research Fellows program. Under the advisement of and in collaboration with biology professor Paul Twigg, Hill is digging for data in different plant soils...

McCOOK, Neb. — A request to use a building for residential use in an area zoned as business was unanimously approved by the McCook City Council Monday night. The request for the special exception came from Kris Flammang/Tri-Star Investments to allow a building at 109 East C Street for residential use. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Celebrating 100 years in 2021, the Driftwood Feeders 4-H Club has helped multiple generations of kids develop skills, pursue passions, and become leaders in the community and beyond. The club will be hosting a dedication ceremony Wednesday at 5 p.m. ...

DENVER — United Airlines may buy 100 electric aircraft that would be useful for routes such as flying from Denver to McCook, Neb. CBS4 of Denver reported that the airline is working with electric aircraft startup Heart Aerospace to develop the ES-19, a 19-seat electric aircraft capable of flying up to 250 miles using only electric motors and batteries...

McCOOK, Neb. — If progress continues as planned, a former farm equipment building will be a new retail center with two restaurants, two apartments and an outdoor entertainment venue and space for other businesses by this time next year. Blackwood Enterprises recently received an extension on the tax increment financing contract with the City of McCook after the pandemic slowed construction and raised prices, as it has on nearly all construction in the nation...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Four Lexington residents were taken to Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident near Indianola Monday evening. According to the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office, "n the evening of the 19th of July at approximately 8:21 p.m. ...

DENVER — United Airlines may buy 100 electric aircraft that would be useful for routes such as flying from Denver to McCook, Neb. CBS4 of Denver reported that the airline is working with electric aircraft startup Heart Aerospace to develop the ES-19, a 19-seat electric aircraft capable of flying up to 250 miles using only electric motors and batteries...

By Linda Buck for Susan Doak Linda Buck graciously agreed to share this story of McCook’s woman doctor, Emma Easterday. Linda portrayed Dr. Easterday in the 2021 Cemetery Tour and has a special interest in Emma because Linda now owns the (beautifully preserved) home our lady doctor lived in. Here is her story, researched and written by Linda...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council got an earful Monday night concerning a potential ordinance against engine brakes, also known as jake brakes, used by some semi-truck drivers. The council heard from residents on the golf course who are requesting an ordinance, two city residents who have businesses on U.S. ...