Stories from Thursday, May 21, 2026

Girls’ region leaders following district meets: Girls’ region leaders following district meets: 100 meters 1. Abi Spargo, Dundy Co.-Stratton, 12.14 2. Clara Spargo, Dundy County-Stratton, 12.47 3. Ava Messersmith, Maywood-Hayes Cenr, 12.5 4. Avery Beemer, Chase County, 12.55...

HAMLET, Neb. – Cole Stapleton of Hamlet feels he is in his element when the fire is crackling, and the gleam of a freshly-hammered blade catches his eye. The bladesmith and knifemaker finds designing and crafting knives to be stressful, but also therapeutic...

Recently, I attended Civic Nebraska’s conference on the State of Civic Life and came away with more ideas than I could possibly suggest or carry out…but I’ll try. Civics is a topic that I have covered before because it is something I am passionate about and because it really does affect each and every one’s lives, whether they realize it or not...

The American Automobile Association, as of Thursday morning, tells me that the average price for a gallon of gas in Nebraska is $4.28. Does that reflect your experience at the pump? How is that affecting you? Are you spending discretionary dollars? I only drive a few miles each day and seldom venture more than a few blocks from Norris Avenue, but I sympathize with those in our outlying areas who must drive 20 miles just to buy a gallon of milk. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook High School tennis team will once again be selling georgia peaches and cinnamon pecans to help benefit the McCook Tennis Team. Make checks to McCook Tennis. Available prices for one-pound bags: Cinnamon Pecans $20 Peaches $40...

McCOOK, Neb. — The bracket for the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 Softball World Series was has been released and McCook Community College will open the national tournament Monday against San Jacinto College. The 25th ranked Lady Indians (52-7), gained the No. 16 seed and will play in one of two opening games at 11 a.m. Memorial Day against unranked and No. 17 seed San Jacinto (41-24) from Houston Texas...

STOCKVILLE, Neb. – Darryl J. Hosick, 86, of Stockville, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026,...

The family of Francis Friehe of Culbertson, Nebraska, is hosting a card shower...

The family of Bob Smith of Culbertson, Nebraska, is hosting a card shower...

The family of Jesse and Rebecca Dutcher of McCook, Nebraska, is hosting a card shower...

OMAHA, Neb. — Herbert Besler, longtime resident and business owner in Cambridge, Neb., passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026,...

McCOOK, Neb. — Kenneth Funk of McCook passed away on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026,...

McCOOK, Neb. – Edward “Tom” Volz, Jr., age 93, passed away on May 17, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska...