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Recalling steam, speed and stories
Recalling steam, speed and stories
Stacie Sandall
McCOOK, Neb. -- In McCook, lifelong resident John Hubert is known as a longtime businessman, a reliable staple in community life and the man at the wheel of the old fire engine in the Heritage Days Parade. What is unknown to many is that Hubert is among the few men who can say that they held the job of a steam locomotive fireman. ...
  • Final: Anderson and Anderson-Ehrke advance to general election in 38th District
    McCOOK, Neb. - Voters across Legislative District 38 narrowed a five-candidate field Tuesday night, sending Tim Anderson and Janell Anderson Ehrke on to the November general election. While the...
  • Automatic recount likely in county election
    One of the several hotly contested Republican Primary Elections in Red Willow County will likely result in an automatic recount. Michael Pochop, challenger for the commissioner seat in District...
  • Six city council candidates move forward to November election
    With what appears to be all precincts reporting, six of the eight candidates for the McCook City Council will now begin campaigning for the general election in November. The Red Willow County Clerk’s...
  • Anderson and Anderson-Ehrke likely contenders in November
    If current trends hold, the likely candidates for the 38th District seat in the Nebraska Legislature this November will be Tim Anderson and Janell Anderson-Ehrke. With 46 of 59 precincts reporting,...
  • McCook board sets course for administrative transition (5/12/26)
  • Nebraska Voices objects to ICE deal (5/12/26)
  • Prescribed burn tactics reversed to fight Cottonwood wildfire (5/8/26)
  • McCook Esports shines at NETA (5/7/26)
  • Recalling steam, speed and stories (5/7/26)
  • McCook on the move: City council names new streets; approves option for new development (5/5/26)
  • Johnson awarded Educator of the Year (5/5/26)
  • School of Rock (5/5/26)
  • McCook 'Y' soccer closes on beautiful sunny Saturday (5/5/26)
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    Can McCook girls 'break the bubble', make state today?
  • Bison boys compete for state track and field trip today (5/12/26)
  • Chase boys capture Twilight Invite behind vaulter, power thrower (5/11/26)
  • Champion MCC women swinging back to the World Series! (5/11/26)
  • Bison seventh girls win SWC team title; eighth girls second (5/11/26)
  • Chase girls score over 230 points to win DC-S Twilight Invite (5/11/26)
  • Husker men finish diamond weekend sweep of Hawkeyes (5/11/26)
  • Historic MCC baseball season hits final roadblock at Pueblo (5/11/26)
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  • Roger Dickerson (5/12/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Roger C. Dickerson passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home, McCook, NE on Sunday, May 10, 2026,...
  • Betty Renner (5/12/26)
    LINCOLN, Neb. —Betty Ann Renner, age 94, formerly of Palisade, Neb., passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026,...
  • Janett France (5/12/26)
    GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Janett (Fritz) A. France, age 92, passed away peacefully in Goodyear, Ariz., on Monday, March 23, 2026...
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    DANBURY, Neb. — The family of Dale and Roberta Blake, Danbury, is hosting a card shower...
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    90th Birthday (4/17/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — The family of Neva Korell is hosting a party and card shower in celebration of Ms. Korell’s 90th birthday...
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    Wren Leo Trosper (5/12/26)
    KEARNEY, Neb. — Wren Leo Trosper, age 94, of Arapahoe, Neb., passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026,...
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    Velma "Jean" Brush (5/12/26)
    HOLDREGE, Neb. — Velma Jean “Jean” Brush, 80 years of age, of Holdrege, Neb., passed away on May 11, 2026,...
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    Marion Laverne (Patton) Larmon (5/8/26)
    LINCOLN, Neb. — Marion Laverne (Patton) Larmon passed away May 3, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb...
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  • Editorial: The work of self-government (5/12/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    Today’s publication falls on the day of Nebraska’s primary election. Mail subscribers will already know the outcomes by the time they read this, yet a bit of reflection upon the exercise itself still...
  • Editorial: Cinco de Mayo: History and myth (5/5/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    In the process of writing this column, the calendar often serves as a starting point. Our religious institutions do a fine job of preserving the meaning behind their high holy days, but many other...
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Southwest public schools is looking for a full-time custodian starting in June. This is a 12 month position that includes full family health insurance, retirement and the pay starts off at $17 an hour. Please send résumé references and application to Drew.Billeter@swpschools.org
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The Bargain Center at 107 N. Main in Palisade has Antiques, Collectibles, and used Furniture. We also buy estates. 308-882-0343
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Frenchman-Cambridge Irrigation District is accepting applications for a full-time Ditch Rider. Duties include operating canal checks, turnouts, and wasteways; regulating and measuring water deliveries; and performing maintenance on irrigation works. On-call hours may include nights and weekends. Heavy equipment experience preferred. CDL with Nebraska driver's license required. Will help with CDL if needed. Must lift 75 lbs. and pass CDL drug testing. Full benefits package including health and...
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