Stories from Tuesday, August 20, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — A young, defensive-minded squad takes the court when the McCook Community College volleyball team starts play Friday at home. The Lady Indians begin the season with back-to-back home tournaments which include eight home matches over the next two weekends...

It is the time of year when our local leaders are preparing their budgets for the next fiscal year. Budgets also require local taxes for we, the governed, to pay. They haven’t asked but this old past county commissioner and city council member would like to offer my two cents. Yes, I know good advice is worth it, especially about what one has to pay for it...

In a time when mental health challenges are surging across the country, the decision to cut funding for vital mental health services is a dangerous gamble with far-reaching consequences. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) faces a $25 million cut to its Behavioral Health Division despite unprecedented demand for mental health and substance abuse programs. ...

McCOOK Neb. — Upon the third and final reading, the UTV (utility task vehicle) ordinance was approved, allowing the citizens of McCook to drive UTVs on city streets beginning January 1, 2025. UTVs will be considered motor vehicles and must follow state laws. The ordinance has additional laws regarding safe use, including the requirement to be registered through the City and the prohibition on driving outside daylight hours...

McCOOK Neb. — Across the country, five-year-olds are reaching an exciting milestone: starting kindergarten. One of them is Henry George Kautz, the son of Joshua and Georgia Kautz. The day before his first day at Saint Patrick’s Elementary School in McCook, Henry chatted with the McCook Gazette, and he shared his thoughts again after school let out on that special day...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook has confirmed that Shelco Construction will commence work on a major street asphalt paving project on Wednesday. The project, set to improve several streets within the city, will begin with the milling and resurfacing of West “C” Street between West 7th Street and West 10th Street...

CURTIS, Neb. — The Frontier County Sheriff’s Office successfully apprehended a suspect connected to a burglary at Curtis Pharmacy after a swift investigation following a break-in early Saturday. At approximately 12:47 a.m. on August 17, deputies responded to a burglary alarm at Curtis Pharmacy, where they discovered forced entry at the back entrance. ...

PARKER, Colo.. -Sharon J. Mason passed away Aug. 12, 2024 in Parker, Colo. at the age of 88. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Harold R. Perkins Aug. 3, 1938 - Aug. 18, 2024 SIDNEY, Neb. - Harold R. Perkins “Perk” 86 of Sidney, Neb. passed away early Sunday morning, Aug. 18, 2024 at his home. Family visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Sidney, Nebraska. Services will be Friday, Aug. 23 with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father C.P. Varghese officiating...

70th anniversary CURTIS, Neb. - The family of Bill and Norma Lea Bryant of Curtis, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. They were married Aug. 22, 1954 in Curtis, Neb. Their family includes son, Billy (deceased) and Kris Bryant, and daughter, Jody and Robert Rupp...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - A recent trailer donation from Walmart will enable Mid-Plains Community College students to spend more time behind the wheel learning the necessary skills to obtain a commercial driver’s license. “We like to support our local communities,” said Walmart General Transportation Manager Chris Streeter...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Five additional Nebraska volleyball matches have been selected for TV broadcasts, in addition to the lineup announced on Aug. 5. Nebraska Public Media has been granted the rights to televise the Red-White Scrimmage (Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.) and three home matches: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.), Montana State (Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.) and Iowa (Oct. 6 at 2 p.m.)...

LINCOLN, Neb. — History Nebraska announced Tuesday that it will return to its original name, the Nebraska State Historical Society, effective Sept. 3, 2024. The change comes after a period of transition and reflection within the organization, marking a return to the identity it had for over 140 years...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Chapter of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA of Nebraska) has announced the return of its annual Nebraska Dozer Day event. Dozer Day is a unique event that puts kids in the driver's seat of real construction equipment! Kids of all ages can join the fun this year on September 28th & 29th at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Nebraska. The event runs from 10am – 4pm each day...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. —The Cambridge Municipal Airport is set to enhance its infrastructure thanks to a $220,000 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The grant, part of an $18 million package distributed to 24 airports across Nebraska, will fund the design of a new hangar at the rural airport...

Lincoln, Neb. — Oxford and Curtis have been awarded grants by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE), aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and promoting sustainability. Oxford will receive $300,000 under the Revitalize Rural Nebraska grant program to demolish a deteriorating commercial property at 404 West Derby Street. ...