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Friday Morning Police Chase
Nov 27, 2020 / McCook Public Department
On November 27, 2020, at 4:36 am, officers with the McCook Police Department
attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic ... continue reading
More charges filed in deadly attack at Nebraska restaurant
Nov 23, 2020 / Ap
BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have filed additional charges against a 23-year-old man in a shooting at a Nebraska ... continue reading
MCCOOK POLICE DEPARTMENT MEDIA RELEASE
Nov 19, 2020 / McCook Police Department
Release from McCook Police Department:
On November 19, 2020, at 1016, the McCook Police Department wa... continue reading
14 year old Apprehended After Pursuit in Omaha
Nov 19, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 (OMAHA, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) apprehended a juvenile following... continue reading
Suspect Arrested After Confrontation with Trooper
Nov 16, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 (KEARNEY, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and Buffalo County Sheriff&rsq... continue reading
Nebraska Board of Education recommends mask mandate
Nov 16, 2020 / Nebraska Department of Education News Release
(Lincoln, NE) - The State Board of Education is recommending a statewide mask mandate to ensure the safety of all students, ... continue reading
2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in US tests
Nov 16, 2020 / Ap
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the co... continue reading
Governor Ricketts and First Lady Shore to Quarantine
Nov 10, 2020 / Governors Office Release
LINCOLN – Today, the Office of Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Governor and First La... continue reading
Arrest Made in Hwy 6 and 34 Collision
Oct 11, 2020 / Red Willow Co Sheriff
Charles Edward Decker, age 36 of Indianola, Nebraska died as a result of a motor-vehicle collision between two vehicles on H... continue reading
2 Motor Vehicle Accident on Hwy 6 and 34
Oct 9, 2020 / Red Willow Co Sheriff
Red Willow County Sheriff's Office Received a report of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 6-34 at mm 96. Two Red Willow Coun... continue reading
COVID 19 Community Risk Dial Moved to Orange
Oct 6, 2020 / SWNPHD
The COVID-19 Community Risk Dial for the week of October 5th is orange, meaning residents of southwest Nebraska have a high ... continue reading
NSP Investigating Report of Terroristic Threats in Eagle
Oct 6, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
OCTOBER 6, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a report of a man making terroristi... continue reading
Nebraska reports 901 new virus cases along with 2 new deaths
Sep 28, 2020 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska reported 901 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths linked to COVID-19 over the weekend.... continue reading
Lincoln Man Arrested in Child Pornography Investigation
Sep 28, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Technical Crimes Unit an... continue reading
Gibbon woman killed in 2 vehicle crash in Custer County
Sep 14, 2020 / Ap
BERWYN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a young Gibbon woman died in a two-vehicle crash in Custer County near Berwyn. The... continue reading
Longtime North Platte doctor dies from COVID 19
Sep 14, 2020 / Ap
NORTH PLATTE., Neb. (AP) — A longtime North Platte doctor has died from COVID-19 as the state reported more than... continue reading
Ecstasy Marijuana Handgun Found During I80 Traffic Stop
Sep 14, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after... continue reading
Wastewater Treatment Plant Accident
Sep 8, 2020 / City of McCook
At approximately 12:17 p.m., Sunday, September 6th, Officers from the McCook Police Department responded to the City of McCo... continue reading
Four Missing Juveniles Apprehended Following Pursuit With Stolen Car
Aug 24, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
Nebraska State Troopers, with assistance from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies and McCook Police Officers, have taken... continue reading
Broken Bow Cancels More Classes Due To COVID19
Aug 17, 2020 / Associated Press
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A western Nebraska school district has canceled most classes this week after three staff members te... continue reading
Southwest Public Health Department COVID update
Aug 17, 2020 / Hometown Family Radio
McCook, Ne - Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department has been notified of 21 additional cases of COVID-19 in the past we... continue reading
Troopers Find Nearly 2300 LBS of Marijuana During Motorist Assist
Aug 17, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
North Platte, Ne -
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested one person after discovering nearly 2... continue reading
Maintenance Work Will Begin on Highway 25 South of Hayes Center at the End of August
Aug 14, 2020 / Nebraska Department of Transportation
August 14, 2020 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin August 31 on N-25,
according ... continue reading
Road leading to Rock Creek Lake SRA reopens
Aug 14, 2020 / Nebraska Game and Parks
LINCOLN, Neb. – The section of Rock Creek Road leading into Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area and to Rock Creek St... continue reading