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Thursday, December 4, 2025 McCOOKNeb. — McCook Community College sophomore Jackson Dellevoet presented original research Wednesday in the Student Union at MCC’s ninth Science Symposium. His presentation centered on “Diatomaceous Earth and its Effects on Deterring Terrestrial Isopods from Damaging Soybean Sprouts.” The research class, BIOS 2500, is a one-semester experience in being a scientist. Dellevoet’s research was part of a research class developed in 2014 by MCC biolog

McCOOK Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to protect their mental well-being this holiday season, a time when emotional strain, stress, and crisis situations often become more frequent. While the holidays can bring joy and celebration, they can also magnify feelings of grief, financial pressure, loneliness, and family conflict. This can create moments when people feel overwhelmed, making early awarenes

McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Erin Pascoe, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), to our Behavioral Health team. Pascoe brings a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to patient care, and a special connection to the McCook community. A native of Curtis and born at Community Hospital, her journey has come full circle as she returns to serve the region where her healthcare career began. With over a decade of experience

November 18, 2025 McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Aquablation® therapy, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This advanced technology offers a new level of precision and safety for men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH. Aquablation therapy is performed using the AquaBeam® Robotic System, which combines real-time ultra

November 14, 2025 McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital announces the sale of its Community HealthCare and Hospice service line to Angels CareHome Health and Angels Care Hospice, managed by AngMarManagement Services, a company nationally recognized for its expertise in home health and hospice care. This strategic transition ensures the continued availability of vital hospice and home health services to patients across southwest Nebraska. The decision was made with careful consid

McCook Neb. — The City of McCook is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Trees for Nebraska Towns grant from PlantNebraska , formerly known as the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) . This grant will provide 20 trees to be planted in Kelley Park, at the west city entrance and at the Barnett Park K-9 Corners Dog Park.  These trees will enhance green spaces, improve community tree canopy, and promote environmental sustainability within McCook. The Trees for Nebraska To

Oct. 28, 2025 Companies request approval from Nebraska Public Service Commission   KEARNEY, Neb. — “Better Together.” That’s the message shared by Black Hills Corp., doing business as Black Hills Energy, and NorthWestern Energy, in a joint application submitted yesterday to the Nebraska Public Service Commission seeking regulatory approval for a merger between the two companies.   The merger will combine the strengths of both companies, resulting in an organization with great

The suit asserts the Governor has exceeded his authority under state law LINCOLN, NE – Red Willow County District Judge Patrick Heng has issued a ruling in the lawsuit filed by Nebraska Appleseed on behalf of former State Senator DiAnna Schimek and thirteen residents of McCook, Nebraska , to prevent Governor Jim Pillen’s unauthorized attempt to repurpose Nebraska’s Work Ethic Camp into a large-scale ICE detainment camp.  The plaintiffs in the case asked for a temporary inj

October 23, 2025 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495   LINCOLN, NE  – Governor Jim Pillen is providing an update on progress made at the Work Ethic Camp in McCook, which will allow the facility to be utilized for the detention of illegal detainees in support of ongoing efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE. In preparation for receiving detainees, the facility underwent a final walk-through by ICE inspectors this week and was approved for use.  

Lincoln, Neb. — As a result of new federal requirements, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is rolling out several changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility requirements. The required changes listed below will go into effect on October 20, 2025, immediately for new applicants, and households with active benefits will be reviewed at their next recertification, when a household member is added, or when other updates are add

McCook Neb. — A fifth positive case of rabies in an animal has been reported to Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). This positive rabies test was from a bat in Frontier County. This is the second positive bat in southwest Nebraska for 2025, and the highest number of rabies cases in a year since 2015. Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the brain and is found in bats and other warm-blooded animals. Rabies is spread through the saliva or blood of an infecte

September 20, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — As text messages and social media posts about possible concerns spread through McCook on Friday night,...

McCOOK, Neb. — It’s homecoming week at McCook Community College and there are a number of events leading up to Friday’s homecoming...

August 26, 2025 McCook, Neb. – Pharmacist, Katie Stagemeyer, was selected as Community Hospital’s 2025 Caring Kind Award recipient....

News Release For Immediate Release For more information contact: Molly Smith, Public Information Officer 308-345-1200 (option 3) or...

McCOOK Neb. — McCook Community College is hosting a fall job fair for employers and those looking for work. This is for members of the...

McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital employees traded in their slacks for denim on Friday, July 11, 2025, in support of the Family Resource...

McCook, Neb. –  The Community Hospital Health Foundation (CHHF) is proud to announce the approval of a grant to the Clinical Education –...

July 3, 2025 For Immediate Release Contact: Melissa Propp RN, Clinic Manager 308-345-4223 Hugh Butler Lake Health Notice McCook Neb. -...

McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital has announced the difficult decision to close Curtis Medical Center, located in Curtis, Nebraska. An...