As McCook High removes hallway lockers in favor of bare walls and backpacks, some wonder what happens to the memories, rituals and social lessons once forged at those metal doors.

With first responders facing high suicide and burnout rates, a Nebraska sheriff launches a "Beat the Burnout" training day led by author and coach AK Dozanti.

Southwest Nebraska corn enters critical pollination under drought as western bean cutworm pressures rise; soybeans, sorghum mostly fair to good but pastures struggle.

Sen. Pete Ricketts' staff will hold mobile office hours at Furnas, Frontier, Hitchcock and Hayes county courthouses from July 28 to Aug. 11 to assist Nebraskans with casework.

McCook schools use summer break for visible renovations--from new gyms and carpets to fewer lockers and digital displays--funded through careful budgeting, not a new bond.

Lose track of a "Jett" and look how much fun erupted at Weiland Field Thursday evening. Suddenly as only seconds remained, Jett Bednar's brilliant 51-yard touchdown catch of a great pass from Ean Cock ...

McCook City Council Monday will get a library HVAC repair update, accept $50K for the Walters youth sports complex and $3K for airport furniture, and act on nuisance properties.

Jayce Riggs' two touchdown rumbles after halftime gave the Rams an 18-6 season-opening MFL win over the Cowboys in Thursday's nightcap. The teams traded first-half scores for a 6-6 tie at intermisson.

Patsy "Pat" League of Hamlet, passed away July 14, 2026 at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska A graveside service will be Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m. (MT) at Meadow Lawn Cemetery in Hamlet, ...

Curtis marks 100 years of volunteer firefighting, hosts a fundraiser for injured coach Joe Weibert on Aug. 5, and stages a Frontier County Home Run Derby July 25.

Unmarked out-of-state vehicles appearing in McCook on Sunday sparked plenty of speculation this weekend. Multiple law enforcement officers were spotted downtown in at least two unmarked vehicles.

Just a final remember the McCook Football Legue 2026 season kicks off tonight with games set for 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Weiland Field. Fifth-sixth graders are in action with seventh-eighth grade teams ...