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Nebraska unemployment rate of 2% is lowest on record
Oct 24, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s latest unemployment rate of 2% was the nation’s lowest and the lowest on record for the state. Th... continue reading
Ex-State Fair finance head gets jail, probation for theft
Oct 24, 2021 / Ap
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The former finance director of the Nebraska State Fair has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and 15 years' probatio... continue reading
Fire at Nebraska prison sends 1 person to hospital
Oct 24, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a fire in a housing unit at the Lincoln Correctional Center has sent one person to the hospital. Lincoln... continue reading
Lincoln Man Arrested Following I-80 Pursuit
Oct 23, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
OCTOBER 22, 2021 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska State Troopers, with the assistance of York County Sheriff’s Deputies, have arrested ... continue reading
Ricketts rescinds hospital restrictions as capacity improves
Oct 22, 2021 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts has announced an end to restrictions that have kept hospitals from being overwhelmed with patients duri... continue reading
What could happen next with indicted US Rep. Fortenberry
Oct 22, 2021 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The indictment of U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry could have a big impact on the Republican's future in Nebraska politics and t... continue reading
Police: Fired grain elevator worker shot 3 people, killing 2
Oct 21, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
SUPERIOR, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol says a man who was fired from a grain elevator returned later in the day and shot three peopl... continue reading
Country Music Star Phil Vassar Coming to McCook on October 23
Oct 13, 2021 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Nebraska—A lot of toe tapp’n will be happen’n at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow Fairgrounds, on Saturday, October 23 whe... continue reading-2021-09-22-21-06-07.jpg?width=400&height=210&bgcolor=fff)
Vehicle hits mountain lion near Fullerton
Sep 22, 2021 / Nance County Sheriff
(Fullerton, NE) - At approximately 8:30 pm on September 21, 2021, the Nance County Sheriff’s Office was called to a single-vehicle accid... continue reading
2021 Heritage Days royalty lineup Announced
Sep 22, 2021 / Josh Keenportz
2021 Heritage Days royalty lineup:King- Mathew PochopQueen- Karragan ShawPrince- Max WeimerPrincess- Joslyn HammondParade Marshal - Bill ElliotGran... continue reading-2021-09-07-14-02-31.jpg?width=400&height=210&bgcolor=fff)
MPCC Imperial Campus to Offer Fireground Safety Class
Sep 7, 2021 / MCC/Heather Johnson
The Mid-Plains Community College Imperial Campus will offer a class on “Fireground Mistakes and How to Avoid Them” next week. The clas... continue reading
Labor shortage sees Nebraska cut state parks' hours, service
Aug 18, 2021 / Ap
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Labor shortages that have plagued businesses across the country have also put the squeeze on Nebraska's state parks. The... continue reading
Standoff in Kearney ends with death of suspect in shootings
Aug 18, 2021 / Ap
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Police say a standoff in Kearney with a suspect in the shooting of two women ended with the death of the man from a self... continue reading
Nebraska State Trooper Nicholas Goodwin Passes Away
Aug 5, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
AUGUST 5, 2021 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol family is mourning the sudden loss of Trooper Nicholas Goodwin #73. Troo... continue reading.jpg?width=400&height=210&bgcolor=fff)
Cornhusker State Games Torch Run
Jun 15, 2021 / Josh Keenportz
Part of the McCook Bison Cross Country team carried the torch for the Cornhusker State Games. KRGI News/Sports · CSG 6 - 15 continue reading
NSP Investigating Incident in Cass County
Jun 8, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
JUNE 8, 2021 (OMAHA, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident that left one person deceased in Cass County Monday... continue reading
Two Arrested After Incident at Wood River Interchange
Jun 4, 2021 / KRGI News
JNUE 3, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two people after an incident at the Woo... continue reading
Troopers Arrest Woman Following Pursuit in Central Nebraska
May 25, 2021 / State Patrol Release
MAY 25, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a California woman following a pursuit ... continue reading
Garth Brooks Tickets Available Friday
May 18, 2021 / NU Athletics
The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour comes to Memorial Stadium Saturday, August 14, 2021. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. CDT Fans are... continue reading
Troopers Arrest Two, Locate 186 LBs of Marijuana in Traffic Stop
May 17, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol
MAY 17, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after locating more than 180 pound... continue reading
Garth Brooks Coming to Memorial Stadium
May 12, 2021 / NU Athletics
LINCOLN- May 12, 2021- The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour is coming to Lincoln, Nebraska. The concert will be Saturday, August 14th, 7:00 PM at Memorial... continue reading
MPCC Honors Garrett Nokes With Presidents Award
May 7, 2021 / Hometown Family Radio
MPCC honors Garrett Nokes with Presidents award during Mid Plains Community College graduation ceremony. Nokes was a coach for the Mid-Plains Commu... continue reading
Nokes to receive MCC President’s Award
May 3, 2021 / Mid Plains Community College
McCook native Garrett Nokes will be posthumously honored with a President’s Award at McCook Community College’s commencement ceremony M... continue reading
McCook Was Named a 2020 Tree City USA
Apr 29, 2021 / City of McCook
McCook, Nebraska, was named a 2020 Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.&... continue reading
