Area News
Governor-Elect Pillen Announces Appointments and Searches for DHHS
Dec 12, 2022 / State Of Nebraska Release
LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen announced he will be appointing the following individuals as division directors in the Depar...Troopers Find Large Amounts of Meth, Marijuana in I-80 Traffic Stops
Dec 12, 2022 / Nebraska State Patrol
(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people after locating suspected methamphetamine and marijua...Community Hospital’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Leading the State
Dec 8, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Neb.—Community Hospital has excelled in developing a quality program to manage administration of antibiotic use for best patient outc...Pete Ricketts To Seek U.S. Senate Appointment
Dec 6, 2022 / Corben Waldron
LINCOLN, Neb.– Today, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced his intention to seek the appointment to serve as the state’s next...NSP Investigating Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Pursuit, Fatal Crash
Dec 4, 2022 / Nebraska State Patrol
The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office pursuit that ended with a fatal crash Saturday night. Prelimin...Former Husker Football Interim Head Coach Mikey Joseph Arrested
Nov 30, 2022 / Lincoln Police Department
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 1:54 p.m. officers were dispatched to a residence near South 34th and Tree Line Drive on a domestic disturbance...NSP Investigating Overnight Homicide in Imperial
Nov 25, 2022 / Nebraska State Patrol
(Imperial, NE) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a homicide that occurred overnight in Imperial. The Imperial Police Depart...Community Hospital Continues on Age-Friendly Journey
Nov 21, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Nebraska—A healthcare initiative to find what matters most to the older adult and their family continues to grow at Community Hospita...Indianola man seriously injured in hunting incident
Nov 21, 2022 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission/Jerry Kane
An Indianola man was seriously injured in a deer hunting incident at about 5 p.m. Nov. 20 in Red Willow County. The 20-year-old was accidentally s...Community Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Program Certified by Industry Leader
Nov 21, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Nebraska—Community Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Asso...Community Hospital’s Masking Policy Updated
Nov 16, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Nebraska—Community Hospital’s masking policy for outpatients, employees and visitors was recently updated, according to Molly H...Trump seeks White House again
Nov 15, 2022 / Ap
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is running for president again. Trump made his plans official Tuesday night after teasi...Tracy Lawrence & Clay Walker to play in Grand Island
Nov 14, 2022 / KRGI News
The Heartland Events Center plays host to country music legends Tracy Lawrence + Clay Walker—One Night, Two Icons: Sharing One Stage, Perform...Warden changes announced at Work Ethic Camp
Nov 11, 2022 / Laura Strimple
November 10, 2022 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Interim Director Diane Sabatka-Rine announced ...Unofficial General Election Results
Nov 9, 2022 / Josh Keenportz
Waiting on election results get certified as official. Unofficial Frontier Co Results Here Unofficial Red Willow Co Results Here Unofficia...Voter ID passes in Nebraska - Nebraska voters back higher minimum wage, voter ID measures
Nov 9, 2022 / Associated Press
Residents of Nebraska have approved a new photo identification requirement for future elections. The measure was one of several decided Tuesday tha...Community HealthCare and Hospice Celebrates Home Care and Hospice Month
Nov 8, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
Community HealthCare and Hospice, the home health and hospice agency at Community Hospital is celebrating National Home Care and Hospice month in N...Community Hospital Announces Caring Kind Recipient
Nov 7, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Nebraska— Community Hospital is excited to announce the hospital’s 2022 Caring Kind recipient is Charlotte Marks, BSN, RN, Tran...NSP: Two Arrested in Separate Incidents Overnight
Nov 2, 2022 / Nebraska State Patrol
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following separate incidents overnight. The first incident occurred in Lexington....Community Hospital Hosting Healthy Connections at Senior Center
Nov 2, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Nebraska—Healthy Connections: Enriching Lives 50-Plus, will be held at the Heritage Senior Center, 1312 West 5 Street, McCook, on Nov...Hospital and Clinic not in network with Medicare Advantage
Nov 1, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Neb.—Open enrollment for Medicare began on October 15 and goes through December 7. With the growing options for Medicare coverage, Co...Community Hospital Earns 2022 Digital Health Most Wired Recognition
Oct 25, 2022 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator
McCook, Nebraska, October 25, 2022 – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), has released their coveted Dig...Senators call for a legislative investigation into the Nebraska Department of Education
Oct 18, 2022 / Press Release
Senator Dave Murman of Glenvil was joined Monday by Hastings Senator Steve Halloran, Elmwood Senator Rob Clements, Bayard Senator Steve Erdman...103 LBs of Suspected Marijuana Found in I-80 Traffic Stop
Oct 15, 2022 / Nebraska State Patrol
(SIDNEY, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a New York woman after locating more than 100 pounds of suspecte...NSP Identifies Female Located Deceased in Vehicle Trunk Inbox
Oct 15, 2022 / Nebraska State Patrol
(GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol has been able to positively identify the deceased woman found inside the trunk o...