Stories from Monday, November 25, 2024

HOBBS, N.M. – The McCook Community College women's basketball team knocked off No. 25 Snow College Saturday 75-62 in the New Mexico Junior College Classic. The Lady Indians came out with a 20-13 first quarter lead. "We had another really good first quarter, but followed it up with an even better second quarter," said MCC Coach Brandon Pritchett...

Average gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,150 stations in Nebraska. Prices in Nebraska are 25.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 37.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.503 per gallon...

The National Weather Service (NWS) Goodland office has issued its weekly weather briefing for Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas, providing an outlook for the upcoming week and detailing potential weather impacts. The forecast highlights the likelihood of a brief warm-up followed by colder conditions, along with a chance for winter weather midweek...

McOOK, Neb. – Community Hospital is excited to announce the official signing of the contract to acquire the assets of McCook Clinic, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services for the region. This agreement represents the start of a new chapter as both teams unite under a shared commitment to deliver exceptional care to our patients and community. The transition is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025...

LINCOLN, Neb. - On Senior Night, the No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team earned a 25-21, 25-22, 25-17 sweep over No. 6 Wisconsin on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 9,009 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers won their 25th match in a row overall and 41st straight home match to improve to 28-1 overall and 18-0 in the Big Ten. Wisconsin fell to 21-6 overall and 15-3 in Big Ten play. It marked the first time since 2012 that Nebraska swept Wisconsin twice in the same season...

In a case filed in Red Willow County Court by County Attorney Paul Wood on Oct. 24, 2024, former McCook Schools teacher Ronald P. Wolf was charged with negligently committing child abuse without injury, a class one misdemeanor. Wolf has entered a plea of not guilty...