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Legal marijuana, drug testing laws far from settled
(Editorial ~ 01/25/17)
A bill that would prevent known drug users from collecting welfare payments has been proposed in the Legislature, and regardless of whether it becomes law, we're going to be dealing with the drug testing issue for a long time. Living near Colorado, Southwest Nebraskans should be concerned about the topic, especially if we are subject to drug testing at our place of employment, as many of us are...
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Working toward a shared purpose
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/25/17)
Last week at the governor's fly-in we heard a lot about "Nebraska Grit" and how now is the time for belt-tightening. I grew up in Grant and have worked in Big Springs, Cozad, Lincoln, and McCook. I love this state; it's a special place. We do have grit in Nebraska and that does help us succeed here in the middle of the country...
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Ex-nursing home employee says he was fired unfairly
(Local News ~ 01/25/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- A former Hillcrest Nursing home employee who is married to the top Hillcrest administrator is alleging he was fired unfairly by the board of trustees. Carmine Nappa, the husband of Hillcrest administrator Colinda Nappa, spoke at the Hillcrest Board of Trustee meeting Tuesday and claimed he was fired by the board on Dec. ...
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Additional duties for county assessor
(Local News ~ 01/25/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Red Willow County's deputy assessor has added the responsibilities of county zoning administrator. County commissioners Monday morning announced that Kristi Korell will become the county's zoning administrator after they decided earlier this month to keep zoning services in-house rather than extend another yearly contract to Darcy (Eckhardt) Patterson, who, coincidentally is moving from McCook...
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Bill would deter theft from cars
(Local News ~ 01/25/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The City of McCook Police Department teamed up with District 44 State Sen. Dan Hughes to develop legislation which could provide law enforcement officers with another tool to combat theft rings targeting vehicle contents. During Tuesday's Coffee with a Cop meeting at the Bieroc Cafe, Chief of Police Isaac Brown said he was grateful for Sen. ...
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Dance-Cheer state draws close
(Community Sports ~ 01/25/17)
The 10th annual Nebraska State High School Cheer & Dance Championships will take place at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island on Feb. 17-18. Nearly 2,100 athletes from across the state will showcase their athletic skills in both cheerleading and dance performances in eight total categories...
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Indains home for North Platte tonight
(College Sports ~ 01/25/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook Community College's men aim to regain their winning momentum at home tonight after two tough weekend road defeats. The Indians (10-7 overall, 2-5 region) ralled from eight down at Otero, Colo., Saturday only to see those host Rattlers still score an 84-82 overtime win...
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Southwest sets Chili Cookoff for Feb. 11
(Community Sports ~ 01/25/17)
Fans, friends, familys and even dates can enjoy the Music Boosters Chili Cook Off on Saturday Feb. 11. It starts at 5 p.m. in the Southwest High School/Junior High School in Bartley. For only $5, anyone can try five different types of chili (classic, green, white, deer and mystery chili) and get a drink and dessert...
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Staying with the state's best
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/17)
McCook wrestlers are still rumbling in Class B's top four according to the new Nebraska Wrestling Coaches Association state rankings. Seniors Eric Langan (182 pounds) and Jaret Matson (195) are both Class B No. 3, while junior Kaleb Taylor holds the No. 4 spot among 220-pounders...
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Bison battle through close duals
(High School Sports ~ 01/25/17)
GOTHENBURG, Neb. -- The McCook Bison shouldn't get too down about their pair of three-point dual defeats Tuesday night. Sure, they would have loved to take down the tough Holdrege Dusters and host Gothenburg Swedes. McCook still won the night's biggest showdown while seeing six wrestlers go 2-0 in this triangular...
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The finest fives for Republican River Fitness Series
(Community Sports ~ 01/25/17)
Here are the top five placers for 2016 in each division of the Republican River Fitness Series announced recently: Women 19 and under: 1. Riley Rambali, 2. Anna Graff, 3. Elizabeth Sandall-Sherwood, 4. Jessica (Wilcox) Alberts, 5. Emma Graff 20-29: 1. Sarah Schilling, 2. Allison Jonasen, 3. Hanah Nothnagel, 4. Kelsey Messinger, 5 (tie). Torey Fleischer and Cassie (Wasko) Miller...
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