McCook Gazette

07/02/2025

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BEAVER CITY, Neb. - A third positive case of rabies in an animal has been reported to Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). This positive rabies test was from a bat in Furnas County. It is normal to see one to three cases of rabies per year in southwest Nebraska...

07/01/2025

This week we are printing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday since Friday is a holiday.

07/01/2025

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McCOOK, Neb. - Events that bring people together are essential to a healthy, connected community -- but few days gather such a diverse crowd as this past Saturday. Cruisin' on the Bricks, regional food vendors, two Omaha-based bands, Tour de Nebraska, and the Chamber Awards all converged for one unf...

06/24/2025

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Winners of the Father's Day Huck Finn Fishing Derby sponsored by the McCook Lion's Club are, left to right, Roman Lytle, Kaylee Lytle, Bryer Ruppert, Levil Bird, Brehyn Ruppert, Syndia Bird and Evalyin Huffman. Not pictured, Rowan Bird.

06/23/2025

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McCook's youngest residents know how to stay cool on a hot summer morning at Storytime with Miss. Diane at the McCook Public Library. Fun, games, songs, dances, and, of course, stories keep these little ones entertained, while parents enjoy the cool break...

06/20/2025

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06/19/2025

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SUTTON, Neb. -- Tim Anderson, a conservative Republican and current Mayor of Sutton, has announced his candidacy for the Nebraska Legislature representing District 38. A lifelong Nebraskan, Anderson is a husband, father of five, and farmer. He was born and raised in Clay County and is running on a p...

06/14/2025

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McCOOK, Neb. - What is the school's responsibility when it comes to feeding its students? The answer varies depending on who is asked. For some, schools are the most obvious source of consistent, nutritious meals for school-aged children. For others, the primary focus of schools should be education,...

06/13/2025

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MCCOOK, Neb. -- Even with podcasts, audiobooks, and e-readers, there's still something special about opening a real book. And now that's even easier, thanks to the new little free libraries in McCook. In the span of a week, four of them popped up in town, each unique in its own way. ...

06/10/2025

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McCOOK, Neb. -- The increasing cost of 911 services was the focus of discussion at Monday's meeting of the Red Willow County Commissioners. McCook Police Chief Kevin Hodgson, accompanied by City Manager Nate Schneider and support staff, addressed the board regarding the use of the city's dispatch st...

06/03/2025

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McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Farmers Market is back and it's bringing much more than just tomatoes and cucumbers. Kicking off Saturday, June 7, the local market will run every Saturday throughout the summer from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Westview Plaza Goodwill parking lot...

05/30/2025

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McCOOK, Neb. -- Several events were discussed at the McCook Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, including the upcoming "Bash on the Bricks." Details were finalized at the meeting for the Chamber's signature summer event, "Bash on the Bricks," according to Chamber director Sarah Schneider. After bei...