Stories from Thursday, December 26, 2024

Kathleen Ham BENKELMAN, Neb. - Kathleen Ham, longtime resident of Benkelman, Neb. passed away on Dec. 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, with family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Benkelman followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. ...

90th birthday Bill Bryant of Curtis will be celebrating his 90th birthday. His family is requesting a card shower to honor him. Cards may be sent to: 401 Crook Ave. Curtis, NE 69025. Bill grew up north of Indianola, graduated high school from Curtis and married Norma Cole. They farmed, ranched, and raised their family south of town for 65 plus years before retiring and moving to Curtis...

McCOOK Neb. – As families gathered to celebrate during the holiday season, many dedicated individuals remained on duty, ensuring the continuity of essential services. Health care providers and first responders sacrifice their time with loved ones to support the communities. ...

After easily taking the Gazette Pigskin’ Pickin season title from intern Maryann Kassner by all of ONE GAME, overconfiident Gazette guru R.B. (Really Bigfathead) Headley dives into ther emaining college football and playoff games 13 minutes before another failed deadline attempt...

McCOOK Neb.- In a recent meeting with committee members, the staff and CEO of Community Hospital presented a donation of $100,000 to the Inclusive Playground Committee. The substantial contribution has allowed the committee to exceed its fundraising goal of over $925,000...

HONOLULU ­— Brice Williams led three Huskers in double figures with 25 points, as Nebraska won its first multi-team event since 2000 with a 78-66 win over Oregon State on Wednesday. Williams, who was named MVP, finished with 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting along with a season-high seven rebounds and four assists to lead three Huskers (10-2) in double figures. He averaged 22.0 ppg in the three games, including 57 points in NU’s wins over Hawai’i and Oregon State...

McCOOK, Neb. - Members of the Southwest Nebraska Leadership Institute (SWNLI) participated in an educational Economic Development Day in December, gaining firsthand insight into the key drivers of growth and innovation in McCook. The daylong event featured interactive sessions, panel discussions, and tours of local projects and businesses, showcasing the collaborative efforts that contribute to the region’s success...

Perhaps you are reading this column on the day it appears in the newspaper and is dropped on your doorstep. It may be a day or two later when you read it after the paper arrives in the mail. Or maybe you are reading this online a few weeks or even months or years after it is published...

Last week, Fred Dews of the Brookings Institute interviewed Anthony F. Pipa, a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development, about what U.S. rural policy might look like under a Trump administration. Pipa, host of the podcast “Reimagine Local,” brings a wealth of insight into the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities, especially during periods of political transition...