McCook High's girls took down a returning 22-win team while Bison boys left no doubts they were blasting on to "the big stage" at Thursday's Topside Tournament. Both McCook teams advance into ...

Once an obscure figure to most Americans, the European holiday character, "Krampus," has emerged in recent years as a darkly comic symbol of holiday counterculture. Although Krampus feels like a ...

McCook's lineup with eight freshmen was far too much for the Cozad Haymakers in a 49-29 varsity dual win Thursday evening. Coach Nick Umscheid and the boys enjoyed McCook's first dual win at Cozad ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Rita Messersmith has been in the framing business for 44 years, but she is preparing to retire by the end of this month. She started framing at McCook Fabrics and Crafts, located in the ...

Holbrook resident Kevin Dunn will celebrate his 70th birthday on December 27, 2025. He was born in 1955. Cards of congratulations can reach Kevin at 41704 Hwy. 6/34, Holbrook, Neb. 68948 ...

The Nebraska Department of Revenue has released sales tax receipts for September 2025, offering a delayed but detailed look at taxable sales activity across southwest Nebraska. Red Willow County ...

Scoring leaders from other Cattle Trail girls games on Tuesday: Dundy County-Stratton (45) -- Abi Spargo 15 points, Clara Spargo 11, Emily Schack 9, Kimberly Escobar 3. Wauneta-Palisade (24) -- Mesa ...

Peggy Anne Poore, age 93 of McCook, Nebraska went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 08, 2025 surrounded by beloved family. Peggy was born on a farm north of Traer, KS, on May 23, ...

Don and Joyce Green recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. They were married on Dec. 10, 1952 at the Presbyterian Church in Danbury, Neb. They were residents of McCook from 1964-1975.

Mary Alice Duffield, a longtime resident of McCook, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1935, in Chappell, Neb. Mary Alice is the mother of ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Horses might dream of lazy days grazing in the pasture, but the team at Dusty Trails, LLC of North Platte gives them another kind of joy -- spreading Christmas cheer. Christmas fans ...

It has been a while since anything out of the Governor's Office invited genuine optimism, but yesterday brought welcome news. Gov. Jim Pillen announced that Nebraska will participate in the next round ...