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Buffalo Commons: Old West cabaret to highlight Saturday events
Buffalo Commons: Old West cabaret  to highlight Saturday events
Stacie Sandall
McCOOK, Neb. -- Pastureland flows to the north and pastureland flows to the south -- not to mention in the easterly and westerly directions. However, right here in the middle of McCook, the 29th annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival is bringing city-type entertainment to rural Nebraska...
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    Third Thursday draws hundreds (6/19/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — More than 500 people converged on Norris Avenue...
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    Local crop update: June 13 through 19 (6/19/26)
    Local crop update: June 13 through 19
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    Local ladies participate in legendary ride (6/19/26)
    INDIANOLA, Neb. — Hoofs smacked across the dirt, dust kicked up in the air, muzzles snorted from time to time — but it wasn’t just an ordinary ride...
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    EPA grant to help McCook’s brown water (6/19/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Like many communities across the state, “brown water” is a real nuisance...
  • Highway collision causes two fatalities (6/19/26)
  • County commission to discuss opening 1976 time capsule at regular meeting (6/19/26)
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  • Tri Valley Medical Foundation awards scholarships to area students (6/18/26)
  • Chamber community festivity planning still in progress (6/18/26)
  • County fair boasts Rascal Martinez as part of entertainment boost for 2026 (6/18/26)
  • McCook woman recalls lifetime of work and wit (6/18/26)
  • Downtown beautification effort tops city meeting (6/16/26)
  • McCook man faces arraignment for drug charges next week (6/16/26)
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  • Sooners trounce Tar Heels which caps unlikely national title run
    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) The way its regular season unfolded, a national championship for Oklahoma seemed impossible. The way the postseason unfolded, well, there was no stopping the Sooners. OU completed the improbable run to its first national championship since 1994 with a 13-2 victory over North Carolina in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Men’s College World Series finals Monday night, a performance that featured the prodigious offensive production and clutch pitching the Sooners rode through the NCAA tournament.. ...
  • Minden topples Pinnacle, 11-1, in league tourney (6/23/26)
  • Tiger scores TD in West's historic Eight-Man All-Star rout (6/22/26)
  • How did McCook swimmers, others from area place at Atwood meet? (6/22/26)
  • Sooners and Tar Heels will decide national CWS title tonight (6/22/26)
  • Michigan national champion coach about to take NBA job? (6/22/26)
  • Huskers show off new football jerseys with classic look (6/22/26)
  • McCook's Pinnacle boys push Bow until 10-run inning (6/19/26)
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    Thomas Dean Arden (6/23/26)
    Thomas Dean Arden April 6, 1975 - June 17, 2026 HERNDON, Kan. — Thomas Dean Arden, of Herndon, tragically passed away north of McCook, Nebraska, on June 17, 2026, at the age of 51. Thomas was born in...
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    Edwin Scott (Eddy) Peterman (6/23/26)
    Edwin Scott (Eddy) Peterman April 21, 1997 - March 18, 2026 ST. GEORGE, Kan. — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Scott (Eddy) Peterman, a beloved father, friend, and...
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    Lonnie Joseph Anderson (6/23/26)
    Lonnie Joseph Anderson March 14, 1941- June 20, 2026 McCOOK, Neb. — Lonnie Joseph Anderson, 85, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. Born on March 14, 1941 to Roy and Alvena (Bruhn), Lonnie lived...
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    Garretson anniversary (6/19/26)
    70th anniversary Stan and Ellen Garretson are joyfully celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married July 15, 1956 at the First Christian Church in Othello, Washington. They will...
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    60th wedding anniversary (6/9/26)
    Bob and Connie Olsen of McCook, Neb., are holding a card shower for their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple wed June 12, 1966, and were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren and a new...
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    60th Anniversary (6/4/26)
    Dewey and Carla (Miller) Teel, Neligh, Ne., will be holding a card shower
  • Benny Trosper (6/23/26)
    Benny Trosper McCOOK, Neb. — Benny Trosper, 62, of McCook, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026 at Community Hospital in McCook. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled...
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    Marietta “Jean” Hoelscher (6/23/26)
    Marietta “Jean” Hoelscher July 26, 1938 - June 20, 2026 McCOOK, Neb. — Marietta “Jean” Hoelscher, age 87, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Jean was born on...
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    Warren Schaffert (6/19/26)
    Warren Schaffert CULBERTSON, Neb. — Warren Schaffert, of Culbertson, passed away in his home on June 18, 2026, at the age of 61. Full obituary and service details are pending at this time. Carpenter...
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  • Editorial: OPINION: An update about the Gazette (6/9/26)
    Readers will notice some familiar names help-ing strengthen the McCook Gazette in the weeks ahead. Lorri Sughroue, a longtime Gazette reporter, is returning as a general assignment and feature...
  • Editorial: OPINION - See you at Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival (6/5/26)
    McCook residents do not have to leave town to find a good show, hear great music, enjoy a meal, take in art, learn some history or give children something memorable to do. They can find...
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