Stories from Friday, March 27, 2026

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook YMCA sports director James Mockry recently announced the Aquatics Center will re-open on Monday. “Our aquatic center and locker rooms are reopening on Monday, March 30 following the completion of Phase One Improvements. Join us as we welcome swimmers back to a refreshed facility designed for fitness, wellness, and community connection...

CHUBBUCK, Idaho — Barbara Kay Koetter passed away March 23, 2026, in Chubbuck, Idaho...

McCOOK, Neb. – In close-knit communities like McCook, when there’s a need, people step up to take care of one another. Generosity and mutual aid can be seen in several fundraisers, programs and churches in the area, or simply through neighbors helping neighbors. McCook Cares Community Bread Giveaway, started by Rose Weskamp of McCook, is one of those ways...

McCOOK, Neb. — Between watering the gardens, taking a hot shower and grabbing a cold drink from the faucet, sometimes water is taken for granted. Though it can be destructive in nature, it’s the cornerstone of human existence. It hydrates not just our bodies, but also the plants and animals that become our food...

Git ’Em All has gotten hold of the league lead as this season rolls on at TJ’s Family Fun Center. Men’s Major Git ’Em All 116-64 Steve Lytle Fishing 115-65 Maris General Con. 109-71 Chipperfield Ag 104-74 Fullmomentum 101-79...

GRANT, Neb. — Top three area track and field placers from the Perkins County Invitational on Thursday. Any team results were not obtained. GIRLS 100 meters: 1. Riley Rusher, Chase County, 13.81; 2. Molly Yearous, Wauneta-Palisade, 14.35; 3. McKenna Doetker, Wauneta-Palisade, 14.38...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook High girls took on fierce gusting crosswinds along with two opposing teams while barely even flinching Thursday afternoon. “The mindset the girls play with is fun to watch,” coach Matt Wiemers proclaimed about the defending Class B state champion Bison who won despite missing two seniors Thursday due to state FFA activities. “They play for one another and are so complimentary to each other.”...