Stories from Thursday, May 29, 2014

Yvonne Jean Dahlgren Jan. 24, 1936 - May 12, 2014 COZAD, Neb. -- Yvonne Jean Dahlgren, 78, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Cozad.. Yvonne was born Jan. 24, 1936, to Ross and Lena (Luke) Thompson in Johnstown, Nebraska. She attended high school in Gordon, Nebraska, and joined the Army on Jan. ...

Marcia Earnest BENKELMAN, Neb. -- Marcia Earnest, 76, formerly of Dundy County, died Tuesday ( May 27, 2014), at Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, Nebraska. A memorial service will be at a later date. Benkelman Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements...

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...

TRENTON, Nebraska -- Lorraine League Real has the memories of a 4-year-old, and the recollections of her family members, who all survived the historic Republican River flood of 1935 because of God's watchful eye and the unexpected cooperation of a horse named Rowdy...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Two Iraq war veterans whom embarked on a 2700 mile walk to California, and found themselves passing through McCook last November, have completed their ambitious journey and are now finding other ways to support their cause. Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson began their "Veteran's Trek" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- As you spend time outdoors with summer activities, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) reminds you to protect yourself and your horses against West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus is spread through the bite of a mosquito that has contracted the virus from an infected bird. ...

George Orwell probably never thought of each of us carrying a networked computer that could keep track of our every word and move, but he knew Big Brother would have loved one. NSA leaker Edward Snowden told NBCs' Brian Williams that the government can use your cell phone or computer to take photos, checking your Internet activity, emails and recording your phone conversations, even if your device is turned off...

Remember the movie 'Groundhog Day'; the one where Bill Murray plays a TV weatherman assigned to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania? The twist being Murray's character becomes trapped in a time loop, re-living the same day over and over and over again...

Dear Editor, Recent reports indicate former president George W. Bush has taken up painting. During his presidency, he was always fast on the draw. Will he cut off his left ear or his right ear? Stephen Stramel, McCook, Nebraska

Wilma Mae Zeller June 25, 1924 - May 29, 2014 BARTLEY, Neb. -- Wilma Mae Zeller, 89, of Bartley, died Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the Cambridge Manor in Cambridge. Wilma was born in Orafino on June 25, 1924, to Andrew and Geneva (Griesel) DeMere. She graduated from Bartley High School in 1949, then taught country school for two years...