22+ hour, 8+ min ago   (321+ words) Southwest Nebraska received about 1.4 inches of rain, but 86.4% of the county remains in severe drought as crop conditions vary between dryland and irrigated fields. Southwest Nebraska crop report: Week of Aug. 23 Southwest Nebraska received about 1.4 inches of rain, but 86.4% of…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (762+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. — The effects of Gov. Jim Pillen’s 5% spending reduction across all state agencies aren’t likely to hit Nebraska’s community colleges until mid-2027. Michael Baumgartner, executive director of the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, said the 5% cut won’t impact…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (325+ words) McCOOK, Neb. — Veterans of four military wars shared stories and memories with members of the Nebraska National Guard Wednesday during a visit to Hillcrest Nursing Home. The veterans served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (436+ words) McCOOK, Neb. —Most communities see the Nebraska National Guard in action only during times of disaster or emergency, such as tornadoes, wildfires or other crises. The Adjutant General of Nebraska is the senior military officer in the state. Appointed by…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (432+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. — Each week during the Nebraska high school football season, select coaches from the eight classes rate the teams in their class compiles the rankings. Here are the 2026 Nebraska High School Football Preseason Coaches Poll ratings. 1. Waverly, 2. Gretna East,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (66+ words) Two new directors begin terms on the Nebraska Corn Board, one director reappointed McCook Gazette Two new directors begin terms on the Nebraska Corn Board, one director reappointed Michael Bergen and Austin Kniss have joined the Nebraska Corn Board, while…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (335+ words) Nebraska high school juniors and seniors can apply by Oct. 16 for the 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program, which includes a Washington trip and $12,500 scholarship for two selected delegates. Nebraska High School students encouraged to apply for 2027 United States Senate Youth Program Nebraska…...

2+ week, 43+ min ago   (165+ words) Wisconsin attempted homicide suspect arrested on I-80 in Nebraska mccookgazette.com Wisconsin attempted homicide suspect arrested on I-80 in Nebraska An 18-year-old Wisconsin man wanted in an attempted homicide case was arrested by Nebraska State Patrol during a traffic stop on I-80 near…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (54+ words) mccookgazette.com Brett Lindstrom enters Nebraska governor’s race Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom has entered Nebraska’s governor’s race as a nonpartisan, joining Gov. Jim Pillen and Democrat Lynne Walz. A county seat fight and a mystery clock Letter to the…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (338+ words) McCOOK, Neb. – The Nebraska Military Department will kick off a new initiative to strengthen ties between the Nebraska Military Department and the McCook community during two ceremonies and other activities scheduled for August 19-20. The Community Partnership Program is a Nebraska…...