The principle of term limits is a sound one. In the U.S. Congress, where too many seats are held by creatures of the Paleolithic era, the idea of rotating new blood into elected office is overdue.

The Boss Lift went off without a hitch. Many of you asked about the helicopters flying low (legal altitudes) over McCook and circling around over the Lake and countryside. Yes, it was the Nebraska ...

Dear Editor, We would like to congratulate the Bison Men's Swimming Medley Relay Team, sorry we're a little late, for breaking our 1978 record. Gotta say, It's about time! We are very proud of our ...

McCook Gazette intern Maryann Kassner accepts a scholarship from the Nebraska Press Association Foundation during the annual NPA conference April 26, 2025. The award, presented "in recognition of ...

Mika Lentz, left, the new administrator at Highland Park Retirement Community, joins staff and board members at the McCook Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at Highland Park.

McCOOK, Neb. - On a 3-0 vote, Red Willow County commissioners accepted the "voluntary resignation" of former commissioner and 47-year county employee Earl McNutt at Monday morning's regular board ...

McCOOK, Neb. - A Registered Nurse at the McCook Clinic, Andrea Burmaster, is anticipating what the resumption of student loan repayments will mean for her in the coming weeks.  The Trump ...

Obituary Christopher Lance Fidler Nov. 8, 1953 - April 20, 2025 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Christopher Lance Fidler, 71, of Imperial, Neb., passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Great Plains Health in North ...

March 24, 2025 OBERLIN, Kan. - Donald Ray Harrier "Doc" was born near Ingalls, Kan. on July 3, 1932 to John and Martha (Imel) Harrier. He grew up in Cimarron, Kan. graduating in 1950. Shortly after ...

Obituary Carol Poese Sept. 3, 1939 - April 25, 2025 O'NEILL, Neb. - A Celebration of Life for Carol Poese, age 85, of Elkhorn and formerly of O'Neill will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at ...

After having to postpone Monday's scheduled game at Colby, the McCook Community College baseball team has added a Tuesday home game at the Jaycees Sports Complex. MCC will play Dodge City in a ...

Team scores and top four area placers from Friday's Mike Troxel Track-Field Invitational where Chase County took home both championships. GIRLS Teams: 1. Chase County 211.5, 2. Hershey 92, 3. Perkins ...