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Two-day blood drive set
(Local News ~ 10/19/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The American Red Cross plans a two-day blood drive next Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 25-26, at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds Community Building. It will be from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Call Cathy Carman at (308) 345-4473 or go online at redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment. Walks-ins are welcome...
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Three bids submitted for washout project
(Local News ~ 10/19/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Three bids were received for the upcoming north U.S. Highway 83 drainage project. Without discussion and along with other consent agenda items, the McCook City Council Monday approved the bid from Cahoj Earthmoving, Inc. of Atwood, Kan., for $170,429.30 to repair a major washout on the east side of U.S. Highway 83, just north of the Nebraska Public Power District office...
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48 hours in Nebraska's 48th county
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/19/22)
Dear Editor, Two weeks ago, on Oct 5, I literally rolled into McCook on the California Zephyr, arriving very early in the morning and departing at the same time almost exactly 48 hours later. Over these two days, I took in much of your wonderful city and the surrounding Red Willow County. I offer the following reflections and congratulations on my experiences...
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Authorities: Shooting was self-defense
(State News ~ 10/19/22)
NORFOLK, Neb. — An investigation and consultation with the Burt County Attorney indicate a fatal shooting last month in Oakland was self-defense, according to a release from the Nebraska State Patrol. Called to the 300 block of North Oakland Ave., Oakland, Neb., at 9 p.m. Sept. 27, officers found Ryan Schuman, 32, with a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital where he died...
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Driver arrested, handgun recovered after being thrown from car
(State News ~ 10/19/22)
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Chicago man faces numerous charges after leading Nebraska State Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase and allegedly throwing a gun from his car on Interstate 80. According to the report, Steven Little, 32, Chicago, is in the Hall County Jail on charges of flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, carrying a concealed weapon, and driving under the influence of alcohol, obstructing a peace officer and numerous traffic violations.. ...
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Public hearing on telephone service outages
(State News ~ 10/19/22)
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding citizens that it will be holding a public hearing (C-5303/PI-240) on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in Omaha, to take testimony from anyone who may have experienced a telephone service outage from either CenturyLink, Windstream or Frontier...
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