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Is your home at risk for electrical fire?
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Since the early part of 2012 area residents have been bombarded with public service announcements, warnings and even burn restrictions focused on preventing wildfires, during a year that has seen 14 new record high temperature days. While the cautions are more than justifiable, another fire hazard, one less attributable to the extreme heat, may be getting overlooked... -
On the record
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...
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Greenlee birthday
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
80th birthday Jim Greenlee, formerly of McCook, is celebrating his 80th birthday Aug. 28. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 3913 North Cottonwood Ct., Columbia, MO, 65202
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New medical director for SWNPHD
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska --Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shiuvuan Jaeger, MD as the new Medical Director and Board Member. "Dr. Jaeger will be an excellent medical director and board member for the Health Department," states Myra Stoney, Director of SWNPHD. "She will be approving protocols for immunizations, lead screening, and blood pressure measurements in addition to her family practice at Tri Valley Health Systems."... -
The flying Wallendas
(Column ~ 08/27/12)
In June 2012 Nik Wallenda, the grandson of Karl Wallenda astounded the world with an ABC TV airing of his spectacular crossing of Niagara Falls from New York State to Canada, via a tightrope (actually a metal cable). This crossing of the Falls was the first of this type in 116 years. ...
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In response to 'County vehicle damages Corvette'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/27/12)
Open forum
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The debate
(Editorial ~ 08/27/12)
In less than three months, Nebraskans will be asked to choose their next United States Senator. State Senator Deb Fischer, Republican, and former United States Senator Bob Kerrey, Democrat, met at the Nebraska State Fair on Saturday to debate the issues and convince voters that one of them is the best person to fill the seat of retiring United States Senator Ben Nelson, Democrat...
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Another local business gets facelift, thanks to grant program
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Art Guild has begun work to replace second floor windows in their Norris Avenue gallery. The window project is the third such project funded in part by the Façade Renovation Grant program, offered through the City of McCook Economic Development Fund... -
In recognition of service
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
Darcey Hansen, TeamMates Director, left, presents a plaque to Dennis Berry, Outgoing President, in recognition of his service to the McCook TeamMates Chapter. Berry has completed two terms, serving on the board for 8 years. Stacey Priebe, right, is the Incoming President for TeamMates. Also honored was Van Korell, not pictured, who is responsible for bringing TeamMates Mentoring to McCook. Korell's term has also expired... -
Antique tractor show moves north on Norris
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County, Nebraska, commissioners gave Tim Monzon permission Monday morning to display antique and collectible tractors on the vacant lots north of courthouse in McCook during the community's annual Heritage Days celebration scheduled the last weekend of September...
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New students
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
More than 150 new students began orientation at McCook Community College this morning. Here Benjamin Greer leads students in ice-breaker exercises while explaining intra-mural activities. Students were led through a variety of activities aimed at familiarizing them with the campus, the facilities and programs. ... -
Ground-breaking
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
Cambridge, Nebraska, Mayor Mark Harpst, right, and the Meeuwsen family -- from left, Eric, Dan, Robb, Arlen and Cliff -- turn over ceremonial spadesful of dirt prior to the construction of the new blender pump fueling station on the eastern edge of Cambridge. ... -
'round three and headin' home
(Local News ~ 08/27/12)
Jordon Briggs of Texas rounds the third barrel in the fifth annual "Roper Apparel & Footwear Barrel Futurity" Friday, Saturday and Sunday -- for the first time at the Kiplinger Arena on the Red Willow County fairgrounds in McCook, Nebraska. Jordon and "Frenchman's Cheyann" stopped the clock in 16.017 seconds Saturday morning. ... -
Big plays dog Bison in season-opening loss to Huskies
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/12)
AURORA, Neb. -- "You take away the big plays," said McCook head football coach Jeff Gross, and the Aug. 24 final score might have been much different. Aurora scored on several long plays in the first half to key a 26-13 victory over the Bison in the prep football season-opener for both teams. The battle of Class B gridiron giants was contested on the new artificial turf at Huskies Stadium in Aurora... -
Record-breaking parade
(Community News ~ 08/27/12)
Courtesy photos/Michelle Seeker Tractors driven by Southwest Nebraska area residents were part of record-breaking antique tractor parade at the Nebraska State Fair Saturday. The parade set a new Guinness World Record with 1,139 antique tractors. The former number was 745 antique tractors in one parade, set in Germany four years ago. ...
