Stories from Tuesday, October 28, 2025

A family in coordinated dress enjoys tricking and treating along Norris Avenue as retailers greeted the crowd on Saturday morning.

McCOOK, Neb. - Eleventh District Court Judge Patrick Heng has issued a ruling in the lawsuit filed by Nebraska Appleseed on behalf of former State Senator DiAnna Schimek and thirteen residents of McCook to prevent Governor Jim Pillen’s unauthorized attempt to repurpose Nebraska’s Work Ethic Camp into an ICE detainment camp...

McCOOK, Neb. - The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning for its regular session, opening with approval of the agenda and a review of accounts payable and payroll claims. No comments were made or action taken during the citizens’ comment period...

Stepping outside in the McCook area these last few days, one can see low and lumpy cloud ceilings, mostly clear views of the horizon. Now put your pilot hat on and think what it looks like out of the windshield as you descend through those clouds to land back home. ...

Thanksgiving is now only four weeks away. It’s that time of year when people start thinking about putting up Christmas decorations – or at least stop feeling guilty about not taking last year’s down. Thanksgiving weekend may remain the traditional kickoff for holiday decor, but it’s not uncommon to see an inflatable snowman flapping in the wind beside a rotting pumpkin either...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — McCook Bison were running wild and free on the fast lane to Class B state playoffs Friday evening. The Bison literally averaged almost a first down on every play (49 for 471 yards) with perhaps only a running clock slowing down their 49-21 victory over Lexington...