The Hitchcock County News

06/17/2025

The Schacks and their crew are thankful for your business over the last 10 years! Stop by Thursday afternoon and celebrate with them!

06/15/2025

A lot of crazy and sad things happening in world news today. But here in Hitchcock County, you can still find solace and peace in the gentle calmness of the evenings at Swanson.

06/04/2025

https://www.scoopmedianews.com/2025/06/04/proposed-feedlot-discussion-draws-crowd-to-culbertson-village-board-meeting/

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06/04/2025

Here's the newspaper from Last Nights Culbertson Village Board Meeting with the Discussion of the New Feedlot just north of Culbertson.

06/03/2025

NSP WARNS OF COUNTERFEIT PILLS AFTER RECENT OVERDOSES

The Nebraska State Patrol is raising awareness about multiple overdose cases in southwest Nebraska.

In the last three days, there have been two overdose cases in the area. NSP has been in contact with several local agencies regarding the potential of a connection between these cases. Both cases are believed to involve similar counterfeit pills, made to look like legitimate prescription pills. Investigators believe the pills contain synthetic opioids which can be lethal with a very small dose.

The overdose cases have occurred in McCook and Culbertson. The case in McCook resulted in the death of a 22-year-old female. The McCook Police Department is the investigating agency in that case. The overdose case in Culbertson did not result in a death and is being investigating by the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office.

“These cases are tragic and it’s imperative that people understand the dangers associated with counterfeit pills,” said Captain Jason Scott, Commander of NSP Investigative Services. “Never take prescription pills unless they are prescribed by a physician and come directly from a pharmacy.”

Anyone with information about these counterfeit pills or any overdose case that has occurred in the area in recent days should contact the Nebraska State Patrol Troop D Investigative Services Office at 308-535-8050.

06/03/2025

You are invited to come see the Elvis Tribute Show in Benkelman!
So excited that the Theater was able to get this!
Get your tickets now so you get the seats you want! Friday June 13!
Uppa Crik tap room will be set up and has an Elvis Themed drink!
Bring your friends! Pretty Awesome that everyone who has seen this show absolutely guarantees it to be something fun and different! Tickets at the newspaper office in Benkelman or Message uscand we can deliver to Hitchcock County!
And tickets online at Josephhallelvis.com

https://youtu.be/0dcnVu4naOM?feature=shared

05/30/2025

Heres this weeks eedition. Including state track coverage and Culbertson feedlot story

05/29/2025

05/29/2025

Class D State Golf – Day Two Update

As Day Two of the Class D State Golf Tournament progresses, our local athletes are giving it their all on the course. Here’s how things are shaping up so far:

Dundy County Stratton
• Dante Horner is currently 7-over-par for the day and is tied for 11th place. After a solid Day One, he continues to show consistency and determination as he pushes toward a strong finish.

Hitchcock County
• Jack Baker leads the Hitchcock County team, sitting 7-over-par today and tied for 7th place. With sharp play, he’s making a strong case for a top-10 finish.
• Brayden Melchert is also 7-over-par and tied for 11th place, keeping pace and showing great focus on Day Two.
• Mason Schilke is 16-over-par, currently tied for 44th place. He’s working hard through the round and aiming to close strong.
• Cale Graham is at 17-over-par and in 91st place, staying committed and giving his best as the tournament winds down.
• Dylan Kollmorgen is 24-over-par and in 92nd place, battling through the day with great perseverance.

Best of luck to all our local golfers as they wrap up the final holes of the tournament. Finish strong and represent with pride! ⛳️

05/29/2025

Jack Baker, hole 4, day 2

05/29/2025

As Day Two of the Class D State Golf Tournament gets underway, we wish all the athletes the best of luck and a strong finish!

Representing Hitchcock County, we have five dedicated golfers competing:
• Jack Baker leads the team heading into Day Two, tied for 10th place after an impressive 83 on Day One. He’s in a strong position to contend near the top of the leaderboard.

• Brayden Melchert joins Horner in a tie for 16th after also shooting an impressive 84 on Day One. He’s looking to stay consistent and climb even higher on the leaderboard.
• Mason Schilke begins Day Two tied for 38th with a score of 94. He’ll be aiming to tighten his game and move up the ranks with a strong second round.
• Dylan Kollmorgen sits tied for 88th after carding a 106 on Day One. With another full round ahead, he has a great opportunity to gain experience and improve his standing.
• Cale Graham enters the second round in 95th place with a Day One score of 112. With determination and focus, he’ll look to make strides today and finish strong.

Dante Horner representing DCS heads into the second round tied for 16th place after a solid opening round score of 84. With momentum on his side, he’s poised for a strong finish as the tournament continues.

Best of luck to all these athletes—finish proud and play your game! ⛳️

05/27/2025

Summer Reading is MAGICAL at the Trenton Library