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LINCOLN, Neb. – As a four-star recruit and the top high school prospect in the state of Nebraska, Husker wide receiver commit Malachi Coleman is expected to make a huge impact on the football field. Off the field, however, Coleman’s effect could be even bigger. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — After a second executive session with County Attorney Paul Wood, Red Willow County Commissioners reinstated a contract with an information technology provider until the contract terminates in October 2023. On May 13, the board approved an IT service contract with 20/20 Technologies for the Red Willow County sheriff’s office and jail. Monday’s motion reinstated a contract with Honor Bound IT, which expires this October...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that the Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook will be offering a Summer Pool Only - Day Pass. Purchases of the Summer Pool Only day passes will begin Tuesday, May 30 through Saturday, Aug. 5. Day Pass fees are $3 for youth and $5 for adult. YMCA 3 Month memberships will be available, for youth - $66, one adult with youth - $162 and 2 Adult with youth - $186...

McCOOK, Neb. — Members of the McCook High School bass fishing team are set to compete at the 14th Annual High School Fishing World Finals & National Championship in LaCrosse, WI on June 20-24. The team, made up of Kaden Wilhelmson and Gage Overton, qualified by finishing second overall in a series of five bass fishing tournaments this year...

McCOOK, Neb. — The landscaping around the beloved bison sculpture resting in front of the Carnegie Library of the High Plains Museum got an upgrade Thursday afternoon and is going back to the bison’s roots, both literally and metaphorically. The project was completed by the Pheasants Forever group, which aims to conserve wildlife through habitat improvements and other advocacy. ...

Barto & Tenielle Yelkouni will share their ministry as well as provide samplings of African cuisine such as parsley, garlic grilled chicken and peanut sauce in rise at a free-will fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Keystone Business Center, 402 Norris Ave. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Against the backdrop of a brand-new boat inventory on US-83 in McCook, Sam O’Toole and his staff at Surf’s Up Marine cut the ribbon Wednesday to officially announce their membership to the McCook Chamber of Commerce. Surf’s Up Marine, which opened its doors at 909 N Highway 83 in fall 2021, joined the Chamber this year, and both parties could not be more thrilled...

McCOOK, Neb. – Local constituents questioned Sen. Dave Murman on the logic of decisions conservative senators are making on behalf of Nebraskans at Thursday’s legislative update sponsored by the McCook Chamber of Commerce. After giving a brief update on the activities of the legislature in moving education, budget, and revenue bills forward on the floor, Sen. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department would like the public to remember these safety tips in dealing with flooding: Stay away from swiftly moving water, even shallow water can be deadly. Avoid flood waters is able, if not, limit your contact as much as possible...

McCOOK, Neb. – The 2023 Educator of the Year is a McCook High School graduate who has been teaching at McCook Elementary School for seven years. Laykin McConville earned an Associate of Arts degree from McCook Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Chadron State College. ...

By now, you have already heard what happened last week on the New York Subway. A gentleman named Jordan Neely, who seemed to be experiencing a mental health crisis, reportedly had a threatening interaction with other subway passengers. One of those passengers, a Marine Veteran named Daniel Penny subdued Mr. Neely and in the course of doing so, allegedly caused his death...

McCOOK, Neb. – Following a public hearing with no public input, the McCook City Council approved the rezoning of property housing the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department from Residential medium Density to Business Commercial District. Located at 404 West 10th Street, SWNPHD requested the change so that they could “upgrade and expand with the services we provide in an efficient and economical manner”...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that the Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook will be offering a Summer Pool Only - Day Pass. Purchases of the Summer Pool Only day passes will begin Tuesday, May 30 through Saturday, Aug. 5. Day Pass fees are $3 for youth and $5 for adult. YMCA 3 Month memberships will be available, for youth - $66, one adult with youth - $162 and 2 Adult with youth - $186...

TRENTON -- Friends of Chanta Vrbas Brown of rural Trenton plan fund raisers to help her in a battle against Lou Gehrig's disease. Chanta, the 29-year-old daughter of Gaylord and Rhonda Vrbas of rural Trenton, was diagnosed recently with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- ALS -- often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," and it appears to be progressing rapidly, causing breathing, mobility and dexterity difficulties...

We hope you’ll take time to attend your local Memorial Day service on Monday, and that you won’t be in a hurry to get back to the lake or home for the barbecue. Yes, Memorial Day is a day to pay tribute to and remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. By commemorating Memorial Day, we can show our respect and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the nation’s freedoms and values...