Stories from Wednesday, August 20, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. - The McCook City Council met in regular session on Monday evening with all members present, and no absences were recorded. During the portion of the meeting set aside for announcements and recognitions, Mayor Taylor made a curious announcement saying, “I want to make an announcement that I’ve been contacted by a national media outlet regarding a potential detainment facility being located in Red Willow County. ...

Retirement has long been painted as the light at the end of a working career: a reward for decades of discipline, saving, and sacrifice. Yet, as the Forbes Finance Council reminded us in a comprehensive analysis, the path to a secure retirement is paved not just with diligent 401(k) contributions or clever investment strategies, but with an awareness of the many overlooked expenses that creep into a household budget. ...