Stories from Friday, May 17, 2024

Wesley “Wes” O. Stauffer April 6, 2024 - May 14, 2024 Cambridge, Neb. -Wesley “Wes” O.  Stauffer, age 61, of Cambridge, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on May 14, 2024.  He was born in Salida, Colo., April 6, 1963, to Clay and Judith (Jimerson) Stauffer.   Wes attended and graduated from Buena Vista High School in Colorado...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners will review informal bids for a water heater in the jail on Monday. The item is slated to be reviewed at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting starting at 9 a.m. Renewal of the county’s agreement with Lucent is among items on the consent agenda...

Last week, the Gazette ran a story about upgrades to NET radio that would include a new station in McCook, KNNE at 90.7. A kind gentleman at NET provided further detail saying, “The current timeline is that the transmitter will tentatively launch in the Fall of 2024. The transmitter site is not moving from where it is now.”...

In a time where cooperation and community vision are paramount, McCook is proud to announce significant progress in the development of a new sports complex. This project, initially sparked by the generosity and vision of the Benjamin family, has seen its fair share of challenges, but through dedicated efforts and collaborative spirit, we are moving forward with renewed vigor...

Dear Editor, Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching us once again. The McCook American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts and a number of community volunteers will be setting out flags on our veteran’s gravesites at Calvary, Memorial Park, and Riverview cemeteries in McCook on Saturday, May 25th at 9:00 am...

McCOOK Neb. — The City Manager’s report will be presented at the May 20, 2024, City Council meeting and will include a resolution (Resolution No. 2024-10) to approve funding recommendations for wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) improvements. The proposed funding amount is $14,497,000, to be applied for through USDA-RD and Northland Securities...

McCOOK, Neb. — A tiny kitten named Bumper was discovered in a unique spot – the Bumper of Tim and Alyssa Spulak’s car. The discovery led to a rescue effort and a new beginning for the little feline. Alyssa shared that Bumper likely ended up in her car’s Bumper as his mother sought a safe spot. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Officers of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska AF & AM plan a cornerstone-laying ceremony for McCook’s new Aquatic Park at 1 p.m. Saturday. The event will take place at the construction site, 500 East M in McCook. Placed inside the cornerstone will be items pertinent to the ceremony at the time of the build...

The McCook Creative District’s “Third Thursday” got off to a successful start, with national touring musicians The Talbott Brothers performing and visitors enjoying snacks and games on Norris Avenue. The event will continue through Octobor, sponsored by Community Hospital June 20, the Chamber of Commerce July 18, TBA Aug. 15, McCook Community Foundation Fund Sept. 19 and McCook Community College Oct. 17. For more information, visit https://www.mccookcreativedistrict.com/...