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Lorri Sughroue McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. – Fred Shepherd has seen a lot of changes over the years in the electrical industry. Now, after 43 years, he’s taking the plunge and retiring from American Electric McCook, marking the end of a career that began when he was 25 years old...

McCOOK, Neb. – A diner that kicks it up a notch is now open in McCook. The Bison Café, open until 9 p.m. today, offers a variety of Bison burgers, New York style and deep dish pizza and a whole lot more. Located at the “Top of the Bricks” on Norris Avenue, the eatery offers its signature Bison burgers, regular beef burgers, New York-style pizza with a more fluffier crust and deep dish pizza, made in original Detroit steel pans for that deep-fried, crunchy crust...

The city of McCook will move forward with the construction of the Athletic Complex without financial support from Mid-Plains Community College after disputes over ownership of the championship fields proved insurmountable. With the college withdrawing its pledged $4.5 million, the city has opted to proceed independently, and the council has given initial approval to a $16 million bond issue on first reading...

LINCOLN, Neb. - In February 2022, the Wauneta-Palisade school library came under fire for allowing an elementary student to check out ‘inappropriate’ books. Since then, Nebraska libraries have received more requests for removal and review than in the previous decade combined. The trend was not unique to Nebraska. Nationwide, 2023 set a 21-year record with the American Library Association, reporting nearly 1,300 attempts to challenge books, a 90% increase...

McCOOK, Neb. – A striking canary-yellow 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster coupe, a car that always turns heads when cruising through the streets, will soon be up for auction to benefit St. Patrick Catholic School. The car, owned by Vickie and the late Griff Malleck, will be sold through an online auction as part of the school’s annual fundraising event. Proceeds from the auction will go directly to support the school...

McCOOK, Neb.— With an eclectic mix of new and vintage items, there’s something for everyone at James and Tammy Stevens’ new store, “Rustic Market on 1st.” Located at 210 W. First, it’s the shopping destination for those seeking quirky home decor to nostalgic finds, with eight local vendors showcasing their goods. ...

The Timmerman family donated $25,000 to the McCook Inclusive Playground. A total of $925,100 has been raised for this project through generous donations and grants. Organizers say the playground could be constructed later this year, at the Kelley Park playground location...

McCOOK, Neb. - Council members will move forward with the authorization of a $16 million bond for infrastructure associated with the sports complex at Monday evening’s meeting of the McCook and consider suspension of the three-reading rule. The meeting will open with the presentation of an annual financial and cash flow update for water and sewer utility funds, presented by Public Financial Management, Inc...

On March 14, 2025, at 3:22 PM, on I-70 near milepost 28 in Sherman County, a strong weather front with high winds moved into northwest Kansas from Colorado, causing a severe dust storm. With near zero visibility, traffic began to slow, resulting in multiple crashes...

McCOOK, Neb. - Commissioners faced a light agenda at Monday morning’s meeting of the Red Willow County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Ted Gans opened the meeting at the recently rescheduled time of 8:30 a.m. Commissioners spent the first half-hour of the meeting reviewing payables. No citizen comments were offered, and although a session as the Board of Equalization was scheduled, County Assessor Lori Stevens had no items for consideration...

The city of McCook will move forward with the construction of the Athletic Complex without financial support from Mid-Plains Community College after disputes over ownership of the championship fields proved insurmountable. With the college withdrawing its pledged $4.5 million, the city has opted to proceed independently, and the council has given initial approval to a $16 million bond issue on first reading...

McCOOK, Neb.— With an eclectic mix of new and vintage items, there’s something for everyone at James and Tammy Stevens’ new store, “Rustic Market on 1st.” Located at 210 W. First, it’s the shopping destination for those seeking quirky home decor to nostalgic finds, with eight local vendors showcasing their goods. ...

Lorri Sughroue McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. – Fred Shepherd has seen a lot of changes over the years in the electrical industry. Now, after 43 years, he’s taking the plunge and retiring from American Electric McCook, marking the end of a career that began when he was 25 years old...

McCOOK, Neb. – A diner that kicks it up a notch is now open in McCook. The Bison Café, open until 9 p.m. today, offers a variety of Bison burgers, New York style and deep dish pizza and a whole lot more. Located at the “Top of the Bricks” on Norris Avenue, the eatery offers its signature Bison burgers, regular beef burgers, New York-style pizza with a more fluffier crust and deep dish pizza, made in original Detroit steel pans for that deep-fried, crunchy crust...