Stories from Thursday, March 19, 2026

McCOOK, Neb. - One community-minded McCook business has captured the attention of the McCook Chamber of Commerce. They weren’t looking for attention, but the Chamber has found Whitaker’s Furniture worthy of the Fourth Quarter Honor Business Award. “Nothing brings more pride as a Chamber Director than hearing how organizations and businesses in our community work together to help McCook thrive,” said Director Sarah Schneider. ...

Marjorie Janet Wilson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2026, in Lincoln, NE, at the age of 88...

While the weather may still mess with the plans, Beautify McCook plans to host its first downtown cleanup session on Sunday, March 22. The volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. in Norris Alley between the Historic Fox Theater and the Keystone Business Center. After being pushed back a week because of cold temps and gusty winds, the volunteers are hoping for a more tolerable day...

In case you haven’t heard, McCook now carries a substantial federal mandate in the form of a regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requiring the replacement of lead pipes throughout the city, including those located on private property. ...

Mariquit “Kit” Ellis, a longtime resident of Stratton, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Kearney, Nebraska...

Bernita Reiners, of McCook, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Highland Park Retirement Home in McCook...