McCook Gazette

08/26/2025

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McCOOK, Neb. - In early August, Senior Vice President and Omaha Branch Executive Nate Kauffman gained firsthand perspective into Southwest Nebraska's economy. During a two-day visit to McCook, he interacted with business leaders and residents to learn about local economic conditions and concerns...

08/13/2025

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It's official -- both the McCook and Cambridge school bond proposals have gone down to defeat, and by strikingly similar margins. In McCook, the final count reads 1,124 "yes" votes to 1,929 "no" votes out of 3,053 cast -- about 37 percent in favor and 63 percent opposed. In Cambridge, the results la...

07/31/2025

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OXFORD, Neb. - Sally Bunnell is a true globetrotter, having visited 119 countries. She has also lived abroad in Denmark and London and resided in New York City and Los Angeles. Yet no place in the world rivals the contentment she feels in her home state of Nebraska. "I'm Nebraska through and through...

07/18/2025

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McCOOK, Neb. - Fire Chief Marc Harpham has concerns about Lithium-ion batteries and he thinks we should too. Lithium-ion batteries are used in many household items--from phones and tools to vacuums and toys--thanks to their compact size and high energy capacity. Newer uses include robotic cleaners,....

07/14/2025

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Last November, McCook residents voted 'no' on a $43.5 million bond proposal to build and repair the city's junior and senior high schools. Of the votes cast, 55% opposed the measure, citing concerns about rising property taxes. Voters asked the school board to return with a more affordable plan...

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...