A story on page two of today's edition outlines the line-item vetoes Governor Jim Pillen issued after signing Nebraska's 2025--2027 biennial budget. You'll find the breakdown along with excerpts from ...

Peggy Been McCook Community Foundation One of the key philosophies of the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) is about looking at our community for its abundance -- what it has -- and not for its ...

The McCook Art Guild Gallery is currently hosting "Color of Music/Rhythm of Art," a vibrant traveling exhibition presented by Impact Nebraska Artists. The show will run through the end of May in the ...

A light-hearted contest and a slate of upcoming events are bringing renewed energy to the village of Haigler as the community prepares for Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer activities.

A previously tabled item was revisited and brought to a vote at Monday morning's meeting of the Red Willow County Visitors Committee. Committee members unanimously approved the renewal of one-third ...

Doyle Wayne Richardson Sept. 13, 1960 - May 19, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. -- Doyle Wayne Richardson, 64, passed away on May 19, 2025 in Kearney, Neb. Doyle was born on Sept. 13, 1960 to Dale Richardson and ...

Arapahoe Class B state bowling champion Lauren Moore recently signed with the Baker University program in Baldwin City, Kan., as friends and Warrior fans watched this moment at Arapahoe High School.

McCook Community College sophomore Cory Wouters has been named the Region IX Player of the Year as the region has announced post-season awards which includes six MCC players. In addition to Wouters ...

As Nebraskans brace for another season of hail, wind, and sirens in the night, we find ourselves asking a now-familiar question: why does it cost so much just to stay protected? A new report from ...

Dear Editor, Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching us once again. The McCook American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts and a number of community volunteers will be setting out flags on our ...

I've been tickled by a reader's comment. The nice lady told me that her husband too took great pride in his efforts to make straight rows when he planted corn. She always told him that there was more ...

The McCook American Legion Post 203 will be holding 2025 Memorial Day services, Monday, May 26th starting at 10:30 am. The ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial Monument located near the ...