McCOOK, Neb. - A vocal group of eight Red Willow County residents have made it clear that they do not want the county to become a member of the West Central Development Nebraska District (WCNDD). Why?

Weiland Field's all warmed up for the McCook-Beatrice season opener on Aug. 30 after another tremendous MFL season in 2025. The boys kicked off with an epic triple-overtime, delivered eight scoring ...

Thirty-three McCook Community College student-athletes have been recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their efforts in the classroom. They were selected for one of three ...

University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced Monday that he underwent surgery to remove his bladder after doctors discovered a tumor there. Sanders said that since the surgery there ...

One solid hit helped Holdrege load bases in the eighth, but MNB nearly escaped this jam if not for one final bases-loaded walk. Holdrege skipped off with a 3-2, eight-inning win while MNB Seniors ...

The TV weatherman predicted 104, my car thinks 107, but the "official" aviation weather at McCook Airport sez 106 degrees Fahrenheit. So it is hot out, but you already knew that! Ah, but we chose to ...

Running elections isn't for the faint of heart--especially when the ballots all travel by mail. As glitches go, however, the McCook School Bond election has seen the kind of manageable hiccups that ...

Following concerns raised by community members and oversight from the Hitchcock County Board of Commissioners, the Planning Commission will hold a new meeting on Friday, Aug. 1, at 3 p.m. The move ...

Crystal Dawn Ward, mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing home in McCook, on May 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Crystal was born to William W. and Darlene D.

Dennis and Kem McConville of Bartley, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year. The couple was married on August 1, 1975, at St. Catherine's Church in Indianola, Nebraska. The ...

Jeani L. Davenport, age 65, passed away on July 23, 2025 at her home in McCook. Born on March 12, 1960 to James C. and Sherry L. (Hircock) Davenport in North Platte, Jeani was the second of nine ...

Miller Rooney passed away suddenly on July 5, 2025, at her home in Stratton, at the age of 71 years, 11 months, and 18 days. Born on September 8, 1953, in St. Francis, Kansas, Connie was the eldest of ...