Critics of the ongoing reductions in force (RIF) efforts under the new administration have been quick to label them "illegal," but that accusation has been used enough that it's beginning to lose ...

The rewards of being a volunteer firefighter are not monetary, something Preston Hueftle can attest to. Growing up, Hueftle always knew wanted to give back to the community that helped him and his ...

About 25 years ago, Mary Pate of McCook planted a pink flowering crab apple tree, using the city's tree rebate program. The tree is still thriving, reliably blooming each year and attracting dozens of ...

Meet Joe and Thelma. Happy 90th birthday to Joe and Thelma isn't far behind. Being as Thelma was born and raised in England, how in the world did she get connected to a farmer from Southwestern ...

The McCook Bison JV tennis girls took down North Platte, 26-4, to finish two sweeps on their home courts last week. Quick recaps from both duals at the McCook tennis courts: Bison 26, N.P. 4 All ...

Southern Valley senior Adi Hunt broke the school's 100 and 200-meter dash records to highlight a blazing Southern Valley Invitational on Friday. Top placers for both genders. Team scores were not ...

Brice Williams scored a game-high 30 points to lead three Huskers in double figures, as Nebraska rallied for an 86-78 win over Arizona State in the first round of the College Basketball Crown Monday ...

Angelina "Ann" S. Wells STAPLETON, Neb. - Angelina "Ann" S. Wells, 100, of Stapleton passed away March 29, 2025 at Linden Court. Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025 at ...

McCOOK, Neb. - District 9 American Legion held their Convention at the Red Willow County Fairground in McCook, Neb. on March 15, 2025. The Convention was host by McCook American Legion Post and ...

Roger Brown CULBERTSON, Neb. - Roger Brown, of Culbertson, passed away early Monday morning, March 31, 2025 at his home South of Culbertson at the age of 84. Cremation was chosen and services are ...

Gene Scott Feb. 28, 1958 - March 29, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Darwin Gene Scott (Butch) was born on Feb. 28, 1958, in McCook, Neb., to Dorrence and Virginia Scott (Cook). He graduated from Wauneta High ...

McCook senior Josiah Wilkinson was named the Aurora Invitational's "Most Outstanding Male Athlete and here are other comments from coach Tom Sughroue about Aurora Invitational competition on Friday.