Stories from Friday, April 4, 2025

Obituary Ronald Gene Cook Sept. 17, 1936 - March 24, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Ronald Gene Cook was born to Elmer and Laura (Wacker) Cook on Sept. 17, 1936, in McCook, Neb. He attended school in Culbertson and graduated with the Culbertson High School class of 1954...

“New Hospital. The attention of the reader and the people in this section is called to the advertisement in this issue of the McCook General Hospital, which will be open for patients on the 18th. Dr. Reid, the proprietor, has experience in conducting a hospital and is recommended by Dr. Smith of Bartley, who has known him and his work. The Republican hopes the venture will be a success.” McCook Republican, 01/06/1912...

McCOOK, Neb. — A husband-and-wife team of Gering, Neb., have been a staple in the grocery business for over three decades and have recently acquired Gary Super Foods in McCook. “We’ve been talking to Gary for quite a few years about buying the store,” Ben said said. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High’s JV girls were just as efficient in six-game pro sets as they won 27 of 30 matches from the Hastings Tigers Tuesday afternoon. The 27-3 Bison victory featured these doubles team results: Juniors Rieligh Carson and freshman Analia Almanza went 18-0 with three 6-0 sweeps;...

McCOOK, Neb. - As plans move forward for McCook’s new sports complex, the City has proposed naming the facility in honor of Private First Class Gerald Leroy Walters, a native son who gave his life in service to his country during the Vietnam War. According to honorstates.org, Walters was born June 28, 1945 in McCook as the son of John Walters, Sr. and Lorene Frank Walters. Walters called Culbertson home...

Latest scores from the McCook YMCA volleyball league matches played Thursday evening: Competitive League Community Hospital 2, We Showed Up 1 Community Hospital 2, The Eyeballer’s 1 Sweet Digs 2, We Showed Up 1 The Eyeballer’s 2, PSI Applications 1 PSI Applications 2, Sweet Digs 1...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The McCook High girls won two more championships and took second among 12 teams at Thursday’s North Platte Tennis Invite. Only Class A Kearney edged McCook, 61-57, in a superb basketball-like matchup to decide the champion. The Hastings Tigers were a strong third with 45 points barely 48 hours after taking an 11-1 dual trouncing on McCook High’s courts...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — The Wildhorse was feeling a little friskier with chilly conditions whipping across this classic Nebraska golf course on Thursday. McCook High golfers clearly didn’t care because they were scoring another mighty-mighty Bison performance to start this season...

TRENTON, Neb. - The American Red Cross, in cooperation with the McCook Rotary Club, gives local high school students the opportunity to engage and contribute to their communities by hosting local blood drives. Hitchcock County High School seniors and student council members Jill McArthur and Kaiah Johnson have become quite proficient in their abilities to organize successful drives. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - The McCook City Council will convene for its regular meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes several ceremonial items, with proclamations designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 6–12 as Library Week, and April 13–19 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. ...

The final McCook YMCA Basketball league results as this 2025 season has been completed: Men Swish Kebobs 48, Island of Wannabes 46 Goon Squad 76, Team Bolli 35 Tuesday Hoopers 62, Swish Kebobs 46 Co-Ed We’re Sore 103, Team Gillen 78 The Vets 67, MC Ballers 51...

LINCOLN, Neb - Nebraska authorities are sending a clear message to retailers: whether it’s underage sales or questionable labeling, noncompliance will be met with enforcement. Over the past few weeks, the Nebraska State Patrol has conducted a series of alcohol and tobacco compliance checks across multiple counties. ...

The idea of pairing law enforcement officers with social service specialists when responding to mental health crises is rooted in compassion and common sense. LB706, introduced by Sen. Terrell McKinney, builds on this premise by proposing that social workers or other qualified professionals accompany officers on calls flagged as involving individuals in mental distress. ...