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STOCKVILLE, Neb. A former Maywood Public Schools teacher is now facing amended charges, including allegations of manufacturing child pornography and abuse. According to Frontier County court records, Nicholas High, 29, of Bertrand, is charged with two counts of allegedly manufacturing sexually explicit material involving minors, two counts of third-degree sexual abuse by a school employee, and four counts of felony child abuse...

STOCKVILLE, Neb. - On Friday, Jan. 3, Kenya Wheat, 49, of McCook was arrested and charged with attempt of a class 2 felony, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and terroristic threats. According to court documents, at about 12:42 on Jan. 3, deputies with the Frontier County Sheriff’s Office were advised of an incident involving a firearm located on North Highway 83 in Frontier County...

McCOOK Neb. – A new retail store has opened in McCook, offering appliances and unique finds to the community. Papa’s Attic, owned by Chris and Katy Kelln, officially launched on Oct. 18, 2024, at 116 Norris Ave. At Papa’s Attic, customers can find a variety of new appliances, including some scratch-and-dent items, all backed by warranties. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - On Monday night, at the McCook City Council’s first meeting of 2025, council members will discuss a proposal for a workforce housing development project spearheaded by the McCook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on city-owned land located at the intersection of East “C” Street and East 11th Street. ...

McCOOK Neb. – The City of McCook has a new police officer, Lane Kuper. Police Chief Kevin Hodgson introduced Officer Kuper, saying, “Lane Kuper comes to us from the sheriff’s office and has over two years of experience. He is currently getting accustomed to wearing blue instead of brown.”...

McCOOK, Neb. – The Station Taphouse and Eatery is more than just a dining establishment; it symbolizes a connection to the community and historical roots. Recently revitalized under the ownership of Jesse Pierson and his fiancée, McKenzie Schmitz, this venue—formerly known as The Loop Brewing Company—has undergone significant renovations, celebrating its past while paving the way for future culinary innovations. ...

Anna Labay McCook Gazette McCOOK, Neb. -The McCook Public Schools Board had an industrious year in 2024, marked by victories, disappointments, and saying farewell to outgoing board members. The year kicked off with the election of new board officers, including Brad Hays as President, Teresa Thomas as Vice President, Mike Langan as Secretary, and Jeff Gross as Treasurer and Recording Secretary. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – Families in the McCook community are invited to an exciting evening of science and discovery at the YMCA on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted in partnership with McCook Public Schools, the McCook YMCA, and Wagner Auto Group, Science Family Night will feature hands-on activities and a captivating live science demonstration by the Edgerton Explorit Center from Aurora, Nebraska. The event is free and open to all ages, though a parent or guardian must accompany children...

McCOOK, Neb. – Community Hospital Health Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Michal Swanson to its board of directors. Swanson, who owns Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel with his wife Angie, is a respected community leader and long-standing supporter of the Health Foundation. He is passionate about advancing health care in the region. Swanson joins current members Bruce McDowell, Jim Hall, Cathy Kenny, Shari Lewis, Matt Tiller, and Troy Bruntz...

Lincoln, NE - 01/03/2025 - The George Norris Day program scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 at the Museum of the High Plains in McCook has been postponed to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 due to this weekend’s winter storm. Based on the 2006 Nebraska Revised Statue § 84-104.04, Jan. 5 marks George Norris Day as a day of remembrance for one of the most influential political leaders in American history...

The last day of a significant year in our lives. It is a good time to sit back and review 2024. Good, bad, or was it just another year gone by? Actually, my sister Margaret, age 92, (I think!) summed it up nicely in her Christmas card. “2024 has been a good year for us as we’ve stayed well and active. Life in a retirement home keeps us safe, fed and active.”...

Your old columnist has been wracking my brain about what to write about this new year. I checked with Grannie Annie, and she had suggestions! What do you think a couple of eighty-year-olds do on New Year’s Eve? Yeah, you are right – go to bed around 10, maybe a few minutes later than usual. I’ll admit that I did wake up a bit before midnight, the new year dawning to fireworks, by obviously the younger set. No problem going back to sleep a few minutes into 2025!...

LINCOLN, Neb. - On Wednesday, the opening day of the 109th Legislature, District 38 Sen. Dave Murman survived a challenge from District 24 Sen. Jana Hughes (Seward) for chairmanship of the powerful Senate Education Committee. In the process of nominating herself for the chair, Hughes acknowledged that it was unconventional for a Republican Senator to challenge another sitting Republican for the chairmanship of a committee, saying that she was warned that she had “better have 25 votes” before mounting a challenge.. ...