Stories from Thursday, July 25, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — Grants are available to help launch new events and attractions that will attract visitors to McCook and Red Willow County, and a local organization is ready to help apply for the funding. The July 2024 Coffee Talk at Sehnert’s Bakery brought together residents and officials to discuss the vital topic of tourism and to promote not only McCook but also the wider Red Willow County. ...

Anyone who visits my house sees two signs posted around my home. One signs says: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” This is a sign that you would normally see at Christmas. But every week and month can be the most wonderful time of the year — it is up to us to make it that way...

The Red Willow County Assessor's office has launched a new website to provide important information about property taxation and assessments. Partnering with Schneider Geospatial, the office has introduced the Beacon online portal, replacing the former Gworks site...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook National Bank’s Senior offensive leaders through a busy 39-game Legion baseball season. MNB (21-18 record) starts B-6 playoff action in Broken Bow Friday against Holdrege with first pitch set for 11 a.m. The B-6 champion advances to Class B Seniors state tournament play at Holdrege starting Aug. 3...

McCOOK, Neb. — MFL saved the best for last because both Ravens and Chiefs scored two touchdowns in their Seventh-Eighth Grade season finale Wednesday. The lead changed hands twice before Bo Truska broke loose for a 65-yard six-point gallop. Quade Brott completed his two-point pass to Kreed Bradley and the Ravens secured a 16-13 victory...

McCOOK, Neb. — Gus Smith’s 22-yard touchdown run broke a 0-0 tie and the Raiders went on to their 8-0 MFL title-clinching win over the Colts Wednesday. Bentley Broz caught a two-point pass from Parker Anderson for more than enough offense The Raiders only permitted 12 points in three Seventh-Eighth Grade league victories...

McCOOK, Neb. — The YMCA of McCook leaders announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Midwest Liberty Youth Flag Football League. Divisions include K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th. The registration deadline is Friday, August 9. Practices will begin the week of August 19 with games beginning September 7...