Stories from Friday, July 19, 2024

KEARNEY, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), with support from the NSP SWAT Team and the TRIDENT and CODE Task Forces, arrested multiple individuals following the discovery of firearms and controlled substances during an ongoing narcotics investigation...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska. Thursday, at approximately 6:55 a.m. CT, the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department requested Troopers to assist in responding to a fatal crash that involved two semi-trucks and trailers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25...

On Thursday, July 25th, Governor Pillen will bring the Nebraska Legislature back to Lincoln for a special session with the important goal of taking on Nebraska’s out-of-control property taxes. From the farmer to the homeowner alike, property taxes are frequently referred to as a top, if not the top, issue that they are facing. ...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — Take a look at all champions along with top four McCook and area team placers from the first 60 events of Saturday’s Plains Tsunami Swim League championship meet. Remaining events will be included in the next Gazette edition. Event 1, 100-long freestyle: 1. ...

Earlier this week, I found myself on the learning end of a conversation about the state of local newspapers. The conclusion drawn was that although local newspapers perform a vitally important function in our rural communities, they still suffer from the challenges facing the newspaper business writ large...

McCOOK, Neb. ­ ­— Jackson Dellevoet couldn’t really point at the problem during his McCook Bison sophomore year — maybe because his finger was dislocated and pointing oddly around that time. The Citta Deli cook also admits he once felt like a shrimp few would have ever wanted on their specialty pizzas...

Gov. Jim Pillen’s mandate for Nebraska state workers to return to their offices, upheld by the Court of Industrial Relations, marks a significant shift from pandemic-era remote work arrangements. However, while returning to traditional work settings might benefit some aspects of productivity and collaboration, we mustn’t entirely abandon the advancements in healthcare that emerged during the pandemic—specifically, the expansion of telehealth services...

McCOOK Neb. - Breakaway McCook, a 501(c) organization, is on a mission to establish a vibrant community space that remains active throughout all seasons of the year. The organization values intentionality, building connections, whole-person learning, and a solid foundation to ensure a dynamic environment for children and youth...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol has arrested a man following a high-speed chase in Lincoln County. The incident began on Thursday evening around 6:00 p.m. when a trooper on Highway 83 near mile marker 104 attempted to stop a motorcycle clocked at 122 miles per hour. The motorcyclist sped up, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, the motorcycle exceeded 140 miles per hour and traveled through a no-passing zone...