Obituaries - McCook Gazette
3 days ago · Dennis McFarland McCOOK, Neb. - Dennis McFarland, 68, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at McCook Christian Church with Pastor Clark Bates officiating; casual dress is suggested by the family .
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3 days ago · Anna LaBay McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. - The Wild Ass Soap Company, owned by Justin and Kaylynn Harris, has been awarded the Quarterly Honor Business Award by the McCook Chamber of Commerce.
Obituary: Larry Edmond Lauer (10/11/24) | McCook Gazette
Oct 11, 2024 · Larry Lauer McCOOK Neb. -Larry Lauer, 82, of McCook, passed away early Friday morning, October 11, 2024 at his home in McCook. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is entrusted with arrangements...
Despite repairs, Red Willow County jail still empty
Oct 8, 2024 · McCOOK, Neb. -- The Red Willow County Jail, built in 2014 and funded with a $5.1 million bond, sits empty while prisoners are still being sent to North Platte. Repairs made to the 24-bed facility have been completed, yet the jail remains empty. In August 2024, Red Willow County began sending inmates to North Platte due to deteriorating conditions in the Red Willow County Jail, which was built ...
Obituary: Sharon Lytle (10/15/24) | McCook Gazette
Oct 15, 2024 · Sharon Lytle McCOOK, Neb. - Sharon Lytle, age 88 of McCook, Neb. passed away Tuesday, Oct.15, 2024 in McCook. Services are pending with Carpenter Beland Funeral Home of McCook.
Photo gallery: Week of October 8-10-11 2024 (10/14/24)
Oct 14, 2024 · Photos taken the week of October 8, 2024
Haigler Fall Tumbleweed Festival slated for Saturday
Oct 15, 2024 · HAIGLER, Neb. -- Excitement is building for the 17th annual Haigler Fall Tumbleweed Festival, set for this Saturday, October 19, at the Haigler Museum grounds. The event promises a full day of family fun, beginning at noon MDT, with free admission for all attendees. Rain or shine, the festival will go on, offering a wide range of activities, delicious food, and entertainment for visitors of ...
School bond fails; voters follow state, national trends
Nov 6, 2024 · McCOOK, Neb. -- After approving a $6.7 million bond for a new pool and sports complex in an earlier election, McCook voters turned down a $43.5 million bond for a major school construction and remodeling project. "We are grateful for the community's engagement and support throughout the bond election process," said Superintendent Grant Norgaard...
Local News: City Council approves redevelopment plan (10/22/24 ...
Oct 22, 2024 · McCOOK, Neb. -- The Walters property, a prime 127-acre parcel on the outskirts of McCook, is poised to undergo a significant transformation that promises to elevate the area's recreational and commercial landscape. Local officials have been enthusiastic about this site's potential, which offers a strategic location and diverse development opportunities...
Column: Ronda Graff: Our children are watching how we respond …
Nov 7, 2024 · Since 1996, I have written columns for the McCook Gazette on and off in one capacity or another, whether as a reporter for the newspaper, for the McCook YMCA or now on behalf of the McCook Community Foundation Fund. Coming up with ideas on a weekly basis usually comes easy for me but some weeks are harder than …