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Rayer birthday
(Birthdays ~ 04/15/16)
80th birthday The family of James Rayer of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday Tuesday, April 19. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 1087, Hidden PInes, #5, McCook, NE 69001.
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Fahrenbruch, Gregory engagement
(Engagement ~ 04/15/16)
Fahrenbruch, Gregory Kayla Fahrenbruch and Joel Gregory are pleased to announce their upcoming wedding, May 7, 2016. Parents of the bride-to-be are Brian and Karen Fahrenbruch of McCook. Grandparents are Dick and Verlyn Johnson of Holdrege, Neb., the late Joe Fahrenbruch and the late Kermit and Opal Pearson...
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Mardi, Crocker engagement
(Engagement ~ 04/15/16)
Mardi, Crocker Erin Mardi and Adam Crocker, both of Omaha, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Dave and Sandy Mardi of Omaha. Grandparents are Gerry Karasek of Omaha and Jane Mardi of Paige, Neb. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Bill and Lorie Crocker of North Platte, Neb. Grandparents are Charles and Janie McConville of Indianola, Neb., and Robert and Polly Hitman of Calgary, Alberta, Canada...
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Plea reached in child abuse case
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- A McCook man facing a felony child abuse charge accepted a plea agreement earlier this month reducing the charge to a misdemeanor. The man, 39-year-old James D. Clermont of 1318 East A Street, was subsequently scheduled for sentencing at 11 a.m. on June 6, 2016, in Red Willow County District Court...
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Attempted possession of cannabis nets jail time
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- A Kansas man was sentenced to jail time last week in Red Willow County District Court after being convicted on a misdemeanor offense for attempting to possess hashish or concentrated cannabis. The offender, 34-year-old Christopher M. ...
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Woman gets probation on felony drug rap
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- A North Platte woman was sentenced to probation last week in Red Willow County District Court on a felony offense for possessing methamphetamine. The offender, 33-year-old Katrina M. Stevens, originally pleaded not guilty to the Class IV felony offense last spring before entering a guilty plea in October. She was listed earlier this year among the Red Willow County Sheriff's Department most wanted, for failure to appear for possession of drug and driving violations...
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Sutton House plans featured in Antiques Roadshow follow up
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Last June, more than 5,000 people carried and carted their treasures to Omaha's CenturyLink Center, where "Antiques Roadshow" appraisers heard tales of family heirlooms, flea market finds and items saved from attics and basements. Now, "Antiques Roadshow: Omaha" reveals the best of their discoveries in three hour-long episodes airing on NET Television at 7 p.m. CT on Mondays, April 18 and 25, and May 2...
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Pioneer Zephyr model celebates McCook's long railroad history
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Harold Gossen of Kansas City, formerly of McCook, has donated a Lionel O gauge die-cast model of the diesel-powered streamliner "Pioneer Zephyr" to the Museum of the High Plains in McCook. It's now on display in the museum's Railroad Room...
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City equipment purchase below budget
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The City of McCook will likely spend less than anticipated on a new hydro excavator for the water department. City department heads opened sealed bids for the equipment purchase earlier this week and are seeking approval to proceed with a $85,422 purchase, a savings of more than $27,000 from the $113,000 originally budgeted...
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Celebrating spring
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
McCook Head Start students celebrate "The Week of the Young Child" with a parade along the sidewalks of McCook Housing Thursday morning. From the left, Drake Bussard, Chris Bonacci, Emmitt Braun and Devin Chism led their friends, all dressed in tie-dye T-shirts, wearing decorated masks and waving bright pinwheels. ...
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Rodeo action
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
The Kiplinger Arena on the Red Willow County fairgrounds in McCook will host the 2016 Southwest Nebraska High School Rodeo Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 22, 23 and 24. The cutting competition will be Friday, starting at 6 p.m.; admission is free. Saturday's and Sunday's events start at 9 a.m.; admission is $5 (children 5 and under are admitted free of charge). Bull riding will be the last event Saturday and the first event Sunday...
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Local singers vie for National Anthem at State Games
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Cornhusker State Games (CSG) officials have announced five finalist groups in the 2016 CSG National Anthem Contest. Finalists include: Major Minor 3, McCook; Nebraska Men's Christian Chorus, Lincoln; The Accidentals, North Platte; CVC Men's Chorus, Lincoln and the Ex Amino Quartet, Lincoln...
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