Stories from Friday, October 31, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. — The last time the McCook Community College women’s basketball team was on the court, it was during an overtime loss to Gillette College (69-68) in the Region IX tournament. Coach Brandon Pritchett called “one of the toughest losses of his coaching career.”...

McCOOK, Neb. - “We’re not going to stop flying, even if funding lapses for the EAS program.” That was the primary takeaway from a conversation with Tonya Ruhsenberger, Communications and Community Engagement Manager with Key Lime Air, also referred to as Denver Air Connection. ...

A wise friend once told me, “The only thing I can guarantee is change.” It stuck. As we look at our community today—with a disappointment on Norris Avenue, promising development on the northwest side and, just beyond that, an uninvited guest—we see that change comes in many forms. ...

LEOTI, Kan. — The Rawlins County, Kan., Buffaloes featured two 100-yard rushers but still lost 52-6 to Wichita County, Kan., in Thursday’s 1A state playoff opener. Senior Austin Chumley churned for 129 yards on 19 carries while sophomore Dominique Paz added 104 with his 21 totes...

LAMAR, Colo. – The McCook Community College volleyball team wrapped up the season Thursday with a 3-1 win over Lamar Community College. “I’m glad we went in and finished our season off with a win,” said MCC Coach Hayley Kobza. MCC won 25-17, 25-20, 20-25 and 25-15...

or Gracey Cornelson, juniors Cassidy Rogers, Josilin Miller and sophomore Hannah Peterson earned spots on the all-Southwest Conference softball team announced recently. They were all leaders on a Bison team that broke in nine new starting players this fall...

McCOOK, Neb. — Second-year Lincoln Standing Bear certainly didn’t bring a bunch of timid little cubs into McCook Thursday evening. Oh no, this volleyball team featuring sophomores and freshmen was clearly ready for the B-1 district semifinal even after the nearly four-hour trip...

McCOOK, Neb. — Scores from McCook YMCA Women’s Volleyball Leagues Thursday evening: Recreational Serves You Right over Miller 25-9, 25-23 Serves You Right over Net Ninjas 25-12, 22-25, 16-14 Net Ninjas over Miller 25-21, 25-19 KC Motor & Electric Beta Blockers over Wrecking Balls 25-22, 25-23...