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?

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- 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 ...

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 ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- 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 ...

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 ...

In late June, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) released a report titled "De-Skilling the Knowledge Economy," authored by Brent Orrell, a senior fellow specializing in workforce development and ...

Colton Glenn Ketterl, 23, passed away on July 19, 2025, in Traer, Kansas. Colton was born on August 13, 2001, to Jay and Annetta (Andis) Ketterl in McCook. Colton was raised in Traer Kansas and ...

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 ...

Karen Joyce (Gettman) Meister Lieske was born June 16, 1938 in McCook, to Reuben and Irene Gettman. Karen entered eternal rest on July 24, 2025. She graduated from McCook High School and attended ...

Connie Gene (Eller) 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, ...

The Commanders went 3-0 through their fifth-sixth grade champion season, scoring 60 points while allowing only 13. Both totals were best among all eight MFL teams playing at Weiland Field this summer.

McCook MNB Seniors 18U fell to Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation Srs 3-2 on Sunday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the eighth when Grayson Popple drew a walk, ...