Stories from Thursday, July 24, 2025

The 2025 McCook Summer swim season has come to end with the Bison competing in the Cornhusker State Games and the Plains Tsunami Swim League to wrap up the season. McCook swimmers can choose from a variety of options on how they want to compose their summer season...

BROKEN BOW, Neb. — An Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” rendition could almost describe all the twists and turns entering Class B Legion’s baseball post-season. First, there are two Class B state tournaments: an American Division at Auburn and National Division in Minden next week...

TRENTON, Neb. - Tensions continue to escalate as the Rippen proposed feedlot project edges closer to a final decision. Although the Hitchcock County Planning Commission meeting was scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, it drew a strong turnout of concerned community members. ...

MCCOOK, Neb. - The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning at the courthouse in regular session. Chairman Ted Gans called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. as commissioners reviewed accounts payable. No one came forward for the 9 a.m. public comment period...

At a recent McCook Rotary Club meeting, Travis Byers, director of the Crihstian’s Cause, spoke about the lifejacket loan program available in Ogallala because of its proximity to Lake McConaughy. Started years ago in Lincoln after a drowning accident, the program is now based in Ogallala with the mission of providing life jackets and education to the community. ...

Sometimes, we launch into a story thinking we know where it will go, only to learn that our assumptions are wrong. Occasionally, our misconceptions can be a story in itself. Last week, the RAND Corporation published a report with the snappy title, “Libraries Can Be Hubs for Mental Health Supports; Approach Could Aid Care in Rural Communities.” The study highlights the success of Libraries for Health (L4H), a pilot initiative that placed mental health resources and trained peer specialists into 10 rural libraries across Central Texas. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Sutton Kennedy’s second touchdown gave the Cowboys a 12-6 win over Eagles in this McCook Football League finale for both teams Tuesday evening. The Cowboys finished 2-1 overall after their 2024 squad went 0-3. They dominated defensively, allowing only 13 points through three contests (4.3 per game)...

McCOOK, Neb. ­— The YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that registration is now open for Bison Basketball Youth Basketball Camp. Camp will be held July 31st and August 1st. Divisions will consist of 1st-4th grade boys and girls, and 5th-8th grade boys and girls...

West Point needed every bit of thievery in stealing all four bases including home during an 11-3 Class B state win over McCook First Central Bank on Wednesday. The FCB Juniors finished one of McCook’s finest state tournament performances in third place among all Class B...