Stories from Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Obituary Lynette L. Beck July 8, 1946 - April 15, 2025 HASTINGS, Neb. — Hastings resident Lynette L. Beck, 78, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home. Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - The March McCook Volunteer of the Month award is proudly presented to Mark Friehe, whose dedication and hard work have made a lasting impact on both the local sports community and beyond. Mark has been a pillar of support for over 26 years, serving on the committee which oversees McCook’s indoor baseball and softball facility, the Community Indoor Association...

Anna LaBay, center, of McCook News Now, flanked by her daughter, Isabella Brown and husband, Chris LaBay, is welcomed as a McCook Chamber of Commerce member at a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at the Keystone Business Center. McCook News Now is on Facebook, TikTok and at Mccooknewsnow.com. Those attending Monday’s ribbon cutting included Chamber of Commerce board members, McCook Cordials, members of the public and friends. LaBay is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer...

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook High’s tennis girls have climbed to No. Class B No. 2 in power points behind only Omaha Duchesne this week. The Nebraska Tennis Coaches Association constructs these rankings where McCook had been No. 8 during recent weeks. Yet the Bison own more dual wins this season at 11 than any Class B team except Gretna East, who’s also 11-1...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College Athletic Director Jon Olsen announced three athletic-academic awards Monday at the MCC Indians Athletic banquet held for the first time at MCC’s East Campus. Sophomore baseball player Nathan Hutchison (Riverton, Wyo.) was named the MCC male academic athlete of the year...

COLUMBUS, Neb. – A short-handed McCook Community College softball team picked up two more wins Monday sweeping Central Community College 11-1 and 10-1. “We brought all our freshman to Central so the sophomores could stay home and attend the Phi-Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony, Honors Convocation and the athletic banquet, but these freshmen came to play,” said MCC Coach Mike Mendenhall...

McCOOK, Neb. - A minor map correction, a tabled lease and a high production video marked an otherwise short meeting of the McCook City Council. The council met for its regular session Monday evening, April 21, 2025, in the City Council Chambers. The meeting opened at 5:30 p.m., with all five members present...

Teddy Hudson, almost two, and the son of Nathan and Erica Hudson, enjoys eating a snow cone by himself for the first time as his mom stands by with a tissue ready. Kids and adults alike enjoyed the 80-degree temps Monday afternoon, although vendor Bill Donze, AKA "Mr. Bill," said his crowd was smaller than usual. He chalked it up to schools being closed on Monday and also that kids were still overloaded from candy on Easter...

McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook Chamber of Commerce is preparing to announce two Educator of the Year award winners in May. This year, the award will again be split between two recipients, each receiving $2,500, according to Sarah Schneider, chamber director. ...

This past Friday, April 19, marked the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord—those first fateful skirmishes in Massachusetts that launched the American Revolution. A day earlier, April 18, marked Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, immortalized by Longfellow and woven deep into the fabric of our national story, whether or not the details match the legend. ...

Your old columnist stopped to fill our vehicle with fuel at our favorite gas station. It was crowded with a camper and several cars waiting in line. In no hurry, I parked and went inside to visit with Todd. The gent pulling the camper, when full, courteously pulled ahead to clear the pumps for others to use while he inspected his rig. ...

Leonard “Sonny” Gipe, Jr HOLBROOK, Neb. - Leonard "Sonny" Gipe, Jr., 78, of Holbrook, passed away at his home on April 18, 2025. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge...

Allen Weintz McCOOK, Neb. — Allen Weintz, 60, of McCook, passed away at his home in McCook, Nebraska on Monday, April 21, 2025. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...