Stories from Thursday, May 8, 2025

SUTHERLAND, Neb. — A small McCook girls contingent delivered one big-time performance after another during Tuesday’s Best Of Midwest track-field meet. The Bison were moving up McCook High’s Top 10 all-time record charts whether it was senior pole vault champion Leni Henderson, senior triple jumper Briley Morgan or an unforgettable 1600-meter relay grand finale...

Obituary Ray Eugene Carlson April 11, 1948 - April 26, 2025 SAGINAW - Ray Eugene Carlson, 77, passed away peacefully at home April 26, 2025. Ray was welcomed into the world by his parents, Verle August and Alta Mae (Skinner) Carlson on April 11, 1948, in Stratton, Neb. ...

Obituary John Kugler Dec. 5, 1956 - May 4, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - John Kugler, a leader, mentor, husband, father, and respected business owner in the McCook, Neb. community, passed away on May 4, 2025. Born on Dec. 5, 1956, to Diane and Russel Kugler at St. ...

50th anniversaries INDIANOLA, Neb. - The children of Ed and Rita (Stewart) McConville and Rodney and Susan (Stewart) Lockhorn are hosting an Open House at Indianola Community Center on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate their parents’ 50th anniversaries...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County Visitors Committee approved several grants Tuesday morning at its regular meeting, including those for a bicycle tour that’s stopping overnight in McCook, a ranch horse competition at the Kiplinger Arena and marketing supplies for the McCook Chamber of Commerce...

Sixth-graders Ivy Bogardus, left, and Harlowe Arp consult with artist Karrie Steely, center, of the McCook Creative District, as they work on a mural project. On Tuesday, McCook Public Schools’ sixth grade students participated in the annual Heritage Walking Tour, exploring local landmarks such as the Keystone Business Center, MNB, the Museum of the High Plains and the McCook mural at West First and C Streets. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - The McCook Police Department will be participating in the 2025 Make it Click seat belt High Visibility Mobilization. The campaign runs from May 12 to June 1, 2025. During this time frame, two additional McCook Police Department officers will be working an additional total of 35 hours of traffic and seat belt enforcement in addition to their regularly scheduled shifts...

McCook Community Foundation Fund awarded 10 scholarships this spring for the 2025-26 academic year, including the Bernard and Nelda Haag Scholarship, the Barbara Fassler-Neumann Nursing Scholarship and for the first time the Frank and Marion Weiland Scholarship...

This week, Nebraskans who still believe in the value of educational choice find themselves with renewed reason for hope. Despite a well-financed political campaign that helped defeat last year’s school choice referendum, the Legislature is advancing a practical, limited reform that puts parents—rather than bureaucracies—closer to the driver’s seat...

McCOOK, Neb. — Returning Class D runner-up Hitchcock County defended its “home turf” at Heritage Hills on Tuesday with a Falcon Invitational championship over seven golf teams. The Falcons totaled 367 to win a tight title race over Dundy County-Stratton with 371 and McCook High’s JV totaling 372...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook leaders announce that registration is now open for the DHW Energy Youth Volleyball and Midwest Liberty FCU Flag Football leagues. Divisions will be offered to children kindergarten through sixth grade. The deadline to register for both leagues is Friday, August 8...