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Discipline fuels McCook artist's rise
Discipline fuels McCook artist's rise
Brigham Larington
McCOOK, Neb. - In a McCook home where nap times and bedtimes set the rhythm of the day, the young artist works in focused stretches -- an hour and a half while her 2-year-old son, James, sleeps, then a few more hours at night when her husband, Isaac, takes over parenting duties. The time is limited, but Skyla Hegwood has learned to treat it with...
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    New regs to restore use of public spaces (12/18/25)
    At Monday night’s meeting, the McCook City Council approved an ordinance that establishes clear rules governing camping, use of parks and restrooms, protection of sidewalks and rights-of-way, and the...
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    Discipline fuels McCook artist’s rise (12/18/25)
    McCOOK, Neb. - In a McCook home where nap times and bedtimes set the rhythm of the day, the young artist works in focused stretches — an hour and a half while her 2-year-old son, James, sleeps, then...
  • Crime, punishment, and county government (12/16/25)1
    Here we go again. A single shooter, then a father and son using personal guns to kill and/or injure crowds of people: Brown University in Rhode Island and the Hanukkah (or Chanukah) celebration in...
  • McCook Council tackles blight, redevelopment, park policy (12/16/25)
    McCOOK, Neb. - Monday night’s epic meeting of the McCook City Council was, in fact, a series of meetings contending with matters ranging from establishing blighted property status to regulating the...
  • Schneider: No city taxes used for St. Catherine’s (12/16/25)1
  • Free breakfast and lunch program at the center of TEEOSA miscalculation (12/16/25)1
  • Early forecast says go Dawgs, Hoosiers? (12/12/25)1
  • A life's work behind glass: a framer retires (12/12/25)1
  • NTSB releases report on 2023 plane crash (12/12/25)1
  • Area sales tax receipts released (12/11/25)
  • Horse-drawn carriages add holiday charm (12/11/25)
  • Morning fire destroys shed, garage in Culbertson (12/9/25)
  • School Board considers arts, academics, planning (12/9/25)
  • Tourism Director’s contract rejected (12/9/25)
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    McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High officials have announced these schedule changes due tothe wind and high profile buses. — McCook swimminmg and diving will not be traveling to North Platte today --working on date for rescheduling. McCook boys and girls bowling will not be traveling to Lexington today rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 4 p.m...
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  • Diana Underwood (12/16/25)
    Diana Underwood, a longtime resident of Lexington, passed away Monday morning, December 15, 2025 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 73 years of age. Cremation was chosen. Burial in Memorial...
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    Gayle Kircher (12/16/25)
    Gayle Lewis Kircher was born October 27, 1929 to Albert and Ola (Elms) Kircher on the family farm in rural Red Willow County, Nebraska. He lived a life characterized by dedication, hard work, and a...
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    Fred Gleason (12/16/25)
    Fred H. Gleason, 75, of Kearney, died December 9, 2025, at C.H.I. Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, December 22, 2025, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in...
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    Kevin Dunn's 70th birthday (12/12/25)
    Holbrook resident Kevin Dunn will celebrate his 70th birthday on December 27, 2025. He was born in 1955. Cards of congratulations can reach Kevin at 41704 Hwy. 6/34, Holbrook, Neb. 68948
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    Don and Joyce Green 73rd wedding anniversary (12/11/25)
    Don and Joyce Green recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. They were married on Dec. 10, 1952 at the Presbyterian Church in Danbury, Neb. They were residents of McCook from 1964-1975....
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    Mary Duffield's 90th birthday (12/11/25)
    Mary Alice Duffield, a longtime resident of McCook, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1935, in Chappell, Neb. Mary Alice is the mother of...
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    Peggy Poore (12/12/25)
    Peggy Anne Poore, age 93 of McCook, Nebraska went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 08, 2025 surrounded by beloved family. Peggy was born on a farm north of Traer, KS, on May...
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    Audrey Clark (12/9/25)
    Audrey Ann Larson was born in Palisade, Nebraska, on October 3, 1930. The beloved daughter of Lonnie and Bessie and younger sister to Victor, Audrey grew up swimming, playing baseball, and spending...
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    Jewell Bair (12/9/25)
    Jewell Lee (Judy) Bair passed away at the age of 86 on December 4, 2025, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Judy...
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  • Editorial: St. Catherine’s project moves forward (12/18/25)
    Mike O'Dell
    On Monday, the city announced the launch of the long-anticipated St. Catherine’s hospital/apartment project, an effort to resolve a problem that has lingered for fifteen years and, arguably, a...
  • Editorial: A holiday tradition meets federal policy (12/16/25)
    Mike O'Dell
    The Cato Institute’s Adam Michel offered some timely holiday reading this week, turning his attention to the 15-cent fee tucked into the cost of every live Christmas tree sold in the United States....
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LABORER I - The City of McCook is accepting applications for a full-time Laborer I position at the Transfer Station - Collection Department. Job duties include hauling large refuse items from alleys to the Transfer Station, including brush; repair and replace collection containers; assists with recycling and compost operations; operation of dump and sanitation trucks; maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds; minor vehicle repair; and other duties as required. A high school diploma or...
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