- RPAC powerhouse gets best of rival leagues in tournament (Community Sports ~ 06/15/23)
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Shirley C. Hunt
(Obituary ~ 06/15/23)
Shirley C. Hunt June 28, 1928 - May 30, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Shirley C. Hunt was born on June 28, 1928, to Charles and Mae (Osborn) Watts, at their farm home in Gosper County, Edison, Neb. She attended school in a 1-room building, grades 1-8 and Edison High School; graduating with the class of 1945...
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Best of the 'Wild West' meet at MCC on June 24
(Community Sports ~ 06/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Rosters for the 2023 McCook Community College all-star volleyball game have been announced. The game is set for Saturday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center. Two former MCC players Janie Sommer and Victoria Thomas will coach the East team...
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Phases of life bring new appreciation for our community
(Column ~ 06/15/23)
Growing up in McCook, I always believed that attractions and events were what would bring me back to my hometown after college. While I still enjoy those things, my perspective has drastically changed over the last two years and especially this past year...
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Loomis topples Pinnacle Juniors on home turf
(Community Sports ~ 06/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Visiting Loomis plated all 12 runs through the first three innings of a 12-7 win over McCook’s Pinnacle Bank Juniors Wednesday evening. The 14-and-under boys (14-7 record) suffered only their second defeat in seven games since before Memorial Day...
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Minden doubles up FCB Juniors, 6-3
(Community Sports ~ 06/15/23)
MINDEN, Neb. — McCook’s First Central Bank Juniors featured eight players reaching base but Minden prevailing 6-3 on Wednesday. The Juniors slipped to 4-6 despite Trey Tiller totaling two hits with one each from five teammates: Tripp Raile, Asher Wilson, Kooper Rakes, Cole Walter, Jaret Neben...
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MNB Seniors tease Minden comeback, then finish 15-7 beatdown
(Community Sports ~ 06/15/23)
MINDEN, Neb. — McCook’s National Bank Seniors played the role of ultimate teasers Wednesday evening. The took a 7-0 lead, saw Minden close within 8-6 and then promptly piled on seven more runs for their 15-7 victory. MNB (5-6 overall) delivered its fifth win in six games since an 0-5 start against tough opening foes...
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'Beautify McCook' project in full bloom
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Once merely a project to put holiday lights along the rooflines of Norris Avenue, the Beautify McCook project has blossomed into a year-round effort to improve the community aesthetically. “None of these projects are earth-shattering, but we hope they’ll cumulatively make an impact on our community,” said Ronda Graff of the McCook Community Foundation Fund (MCFF)...
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Rockies roar into Majors League final at Felling Field
(Community Sports ~ 06/15/23)
Intensity was high enough for players to get down and dirty in this Major League tournament winner’s bracket game at Felling Field Wednesday evening. The Mets and Rockies met at home plate (above) with that Mets tag and Rockies leg sliding into home almost at the same time...
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School funding formula creates budget challenge
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – Andy Rooney once said, “Numbers are the most certain thing we have.” That may be true unless one is talking about the formula to calculate state aid for schools. The many intricacies of the Nebraska Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA) make school funding anything but certain...
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Officials: Conservation measures saved $700K+ during recent downpour
(State News ~ 06/15/23)
LINCOLN, Neb. – Conservation measures implemented over the years saved more than $700,000 in damage during the Memorial Day weekend downpour, according to Natural Resources District officials. “In the wake of flooding that struck Southwest Nebraska in recent weeks, the region’s flood infrastructure has emerged as a symbol of resilience and strength,” according to a release...
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Lake cabin owners respond to Bureau of Reclamation release
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
Dear Editor, This article is in regard to the front-page article in the McCook Gazette on Friday, June 9, entitled, “Bureau lays out plans for area lakes”. Integrity and honesty have always been the cornerstone of people in Southwest Nebraska. The following observations should be shared with readers that may have been misled by the aforementioned article...
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Bison alum plays tonight, ready to make a buzz as Bronco
(Community Sports ~ 06/15/23)
MINDEN, Neb. — It’s almost time for an Evan Humphrey fresh haircut and stepping into his next big challenge. “Yup, I’ll be trimming it when basketball starts,” the 2023 McCook High graduate said recently without even a hair flip. “Then get down to business.”...
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Intern Spotlight: Hannah Goltl, McCook Community Foundation Fund
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s Hannah Goltl recently completed her junior year at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She’s currently employed for this summer as a Summer Hometown Intern, which is a collaboration between the McCook Community Foundation Fund and the Nebraska Community Foundation...
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Culbertson mural to be transported Friday
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
The final version of Culbertson’s newest mural, above, awaits transportation. The mural, which was hand-painted by John Clesson of the McCook Art Guild, will be transported Friday in sections, then reassembled on the south side of the building formerly housing the Bear Cave Bar and Cafe on Wyoming Street. The mural will then be dedicated to the town of Culbertson on July 3rd as part of the annual 4th of July Celebration, and will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the town being founded...
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Oral Roberts team embraces CWS 'underdog' status
(College Sports ~ 06/15/23)
OMAHA (AP) — The Oral Roberts baseball team embraces its underdog status in a college sports landscape dominated by Power Five money, name, image and likeness deals and the transfer portal. The small, private Christian school that competes in the Summit League lacks the money and facilities of the top programs. The Golden Eagles can show other factors matter when they play in the College World Series, starting Friday against TCU...
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McCook Library to receive tech power-up
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - It’s been nearly three years since former senator Ben Nelson made a $500,000 donation to kickstart the Birdella Nelson Technology Center in the McCook Public Library, and the project is growing bigger than ever. The Birdella Nelson Endowment for the library was started in honor of Ben Nelson’s mother, Birdella, with the vision of “providing additional opportunities to the community, with an emphasis on local youth and access to technology through new equipment and programming,” says the McCook Community Foundation Fund (MCFF) in partnership with the McCook Public Library. ...
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New format for Country Music Showdown
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The area’s leading music competition is entering its 21st year - but this time with a twist. The Coyote Country Music Showdown, which sees the best musicians from McCook and the surrounding area competing for cash prizes every year, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19th, 2023...
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