Stories from Thursday, September 25, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. — It’s officially fall and Friday night should keep the Weiland Field crowd fired up better than a bonfire until McCook’s 2025 Homecoming royalty are announced. After all, the Gering Bulldogs are 4-0 and averaging 41 points per game as they invade Weiland Field for this 7 p.m. district opener...

McCOOK, Neb. - On a recent visit to McCook, Jon Capps visited the Gazette offices for a wide-ranging discussion about his candidacy for a seat in the Nebraska Legislature, representing District 38. Capps, a resident of Blue Hill, joins two other known candidates, Wes Wilmot of Beaver City and Tim Anderson of Sutton. The current Senator, Dave Murman, will be “termed out” and will not be able to run in 2026. A primary election will be held in May to narrow the field down to two candidates...

At 11:30 p.m. Sunday, bright lights swept through my bedroom window, waking me from my sleep. I rolled out of bed to see a combine cutting through the first row of stalks in the field across from my house. The harvest had begun. At 11:30 p.m. On a Sunday...

Over the past few weeks, I have heard concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) impending presence in McCook from both sides of the aisle. Some oppose federal immigration policy in general; others support ICE enforcement at the border but see no need to bring the problem here...

LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team opened Big Ten play with a 25-22, 25-10, 25-13 sweep of Michigan on Wednesday in front of 8,543 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers (11-0, 1-0 Big Ten) hit .380 and held the Wolverines (10-2, 0-1 Big Ten) to .108 hitting...

McCook’s expected starting lineup when the Bison play their annual Homecoming game against 4-0 Gering at Weiland Field Friday evening. Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. 2025 McCOOK BISON Game captains: Tristan Campbell, Gabe Roberts, Trey Tiller and Simon Garcia...

ALMA, Neb. — Southen Valley-Alma won two of three softball games recently to begin building momentum for this season’s home stretch into district tournament play. Senior Josa Dunse pitched both victories including a 6-2 win over the Ord Chanticleers on Monday...

McCOOK, Neb. — Topping Saturday’s fun will be quite a task when the streaking McCook High volleyball team hosts Hershey tonight. Not only did they take down unbeaten Southwest and tough Maywood-Hayes Center, the Bison won a 31-29 thriller set against Gering during their Bison Ivntiational title run...