Stories from Tuesday, March 19, 2024

We have choices to make in our lives and our pastor says to choose wisely. Daily choices such as making one’s bed each morning and choosing what to eat. Housekeeping such as the bed making are a matter of personal pride but the diet choice has health consequences and Americans are currently being accused of being overweight or obese. I hate that word and honestly struggle a bit with that problem. Oh well...

Gary Glenn Jesse Jan. 21, 1943 - March 15, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Gary Glenn Jesse, 81, of North Platte, Neb. passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Great Plains Health Hospital. Gary was born on Jan. 21, 1943 in Akron, Colo., the son of Everett Orville Jesse and H. ...

Patricia A Bowers Dec. 31, 1930 - March 15, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Patricia A Bowers, age 93, passed away on March 15, 2024 at Kinship Pointe in McCook, Neb. Patricia “Pat” Bowers was born Dec. 31, 1930 to George and Vonda (McKibben) Paine in a little yellow house in Culbertson, Neb...

As fast-food prices continue to soar, many are finding it increasingly difficult to justify spending their hard-earned dollars on what was once considered a convenient and affordable option. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index reveals a more than 5% spike in fast food prices over the past year alone...

McCOOK Neb.— Local candidates had a chance to make their case at the Red Willow County Republican Candidate’s forum Sunday Candidates for local races included Rose Weskamp, Randy Dean, and John O’dea. Weskamp is running for sub-district one for the Middle Republican Natural Resources District. ...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Remodeling of a building in Benkelman is one of the items on a short agenda for the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors Wednesday. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the W. W. Wood Room 200 on the North Campus at 1101 Halligan Drive in North Platte...

McCOOK Neb. - There was no discussion before approving the consent agenda at the McCook City Council meeting on Monday. The consent agenda included Resolution No. 2024-03, which proposes amending the rates for the ambulance service operated by the City of McCook. The rate increase is based on comparing the current government reimbursement rates to the current customary charge. To keep the reimbursement rates at their maximum level. The changes include:...

McCOOK Neb. - A representative for Senator Deb Fisher responded to some heated questions from a community member at the Red Willow County Republican’s forum on Sunday, March 17th, 2024. Three federal candidates were represented at the forum: Cole Lumsden represented Senator Deb Fischer, John Walz for the House of Representatives 3rd District, and John Glenn Weaver for the US Senate...

Accompanied by Barry and Marian Richards of Hayes Center, left, John Walz dropped into the Gazette on Monday following his appearance at a GOP Candidates’ Forum in McCook on Sunday. Walz, who seeks to unseat U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith in Congress, received endorsement by the Hitchcock county Republican Party, along with John Glen Weaver, who is opposing incumbent Sen. ...

Harley and Elda Shields were honored Sunday for their recent retirement from the Southwest Nebraska Habitat for Humanity Board after more than 20 years of service, and Marilyn Funk, right, of the UMW Helping Hands Thrift Store was presented a token of appreciation from Kent Been, left, and Clair Hanson, right, for the store’s continued support through generous donations. ...

Ruth Irene McCormick July 27, 1939 - March 11, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Ruth Irene McCormick, of McCook, Neb., passed away on March 11, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington, Iowa to Walter and Dorothy (Leet) Miller on July 27, 1939. ...

BOYS EAST DIVISION First Team Carson Trompke Cambridge 12 6’ 02” Kamden Bose Southern Valley 12 6’03” Zavier Mitchell Alma 10 6’02” Trenton Roskop Arapahoe 11 6’01” Tucker Biskup Alma 10 6’ 01” Second Team Houston Billeter Southwest 10 5’ 10” Kade Fisher Arapahoe 10 6’ 01”...

McCOOK, Neb. — Results from the McCook Family YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball League action Monday: Co-Ed Competitive Koch Seed & Agronomy 2-0 over Scoop! There It Is T&L Contracting 2-0 over Low Expectations The Walk-Ons 2-0 over GTA Insurance Koch Seed & Agronomy 2-0 over T&L Congracting...

McCOOK, Neb. — The YMCA of McCook is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Spring 4V4 Adult Volleyball League. The deadline to register for this league is Monday, April 15. The registration fee is $50 per team. There is an additional $5 fee per non-member payable at time of registration...

The World Atlas website has named McCook one of the eight best Nebraska towns in which to retire. “Known to be incredibly friendly, at least most of the time, McCook promptly puts a retiree at ease. The sense of community is top-notch, and if you don't want to be known, McCook may not be for you,” the site says...