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McCook police seek owner of abandoned backhoe
(Local News ~ 07/15/24)
McCOOK, Neb. - The McCook Police Department has issued a public notice regarding an abandoned backhoe discovered within city limits. Authorities are currently attempting to locate the owner of the heavy machinery. The backhoe, which was found in a vacant area, appears to have been left unattended for an unspecified amount of time. Sgt Vargas of the McCook Police Department is leading the efforts to identify and contact the owner... -
Alliance Spartans thump McCook, 13-5, take charge of B-7 title chase
(Community Sports ~ 07/15/24)
- Other Sunday B-7 results: Sidney, Chadron survive and advance (Community Sports ~ 07/15/24)
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Pinnacle Bank B caps 25-win season with victories at state
(Community Sports ~ 07/15/24)
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Nebraska leaders condemn attempt on Donald Trump's life
(State News ~ 07/15/24)
OMAHA, Neb. – Nebraska officials have expressed their shock and condemnation following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The incident, which took place Saturday, has drawn a range of responses from across the political spectrum in Nebraska, emphasizing the unanimous call against political violence...
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Sports Media Club on agenda for college board here Wednesday
(Local News ~ 07/15/24)
McCook, Neb. – A proposal for a Sports Media Club at McCook Community College is among the items of business at the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Room 213 of McMillan Hall, 1205 E. Third in McCook...
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Taking on the high cost of education
(Column ~ 07/15/24)
It’s well known that higher education can serve as a stepping stone to a career. As Nebraska, and especially rural Nebraska, sees a workforce shortage of important careers such as healthcare professionals and educators, higher education is quite important. But for many young Nebraskans, the price tag simply seems too high. Despite this, there are some great opportunities here in Nebraska that equip students to better take on the cost of education...
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Imperial Juniors win 16-0 to stay in C-7 tourney title chase
(Community Sports ~ 07/15/24)
VALENTINE, Neb. — The Bridgeport Bombers got bombed, 16-0, with Imperial's Pinnacle Bank Juniors scoring all their runs in two innings of Sunday's C-7 Area Tournament elimination game. Carter Kuenning drove home three runs while Conner Stromberger delivered two RBIs during a second consecutive dominant performance from the 12-11 Imperial Horns...
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Champ will win record prize at Open golf tournament
(Community Sports ~ 07/15/24)
TROON, Scotland -- The golfer who captures the 152nd Open Championship and lifts the Claret Jug at Royal Troon Golf Club on Sunday will collect a record winner's purse. The R&A announced Monday that this year's Champion Golfer of the Year will receive $3.1 million of a record $17 million purse. That's a $500,000 increase from last year. The runner-up will take home about $1.76 million, while the third-place finisher gets almost $1.13 million...
