Obituary: Jean Kirkus (9/24/24) | McCook Gazette
WEBSep 24, 2024 — She was a talented cook and enjoyed discovering new recipes to share with her family. Jean passed away Friday evening, Sept. 20, 2024 at the Highland Park Retirement Community in McCook. She was 92 years of age. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Lea Bradt; her husband, Eldo N. …
SWNE Big Give expands to 41 groups - McCook Gazette
WEB3 days ago — McCOOK, Neb. - Now in its ninth year, the Southwest Nebraska Big Give on Nov. 7 is bigger than ever, with more non-profit organizations participating in the 24 hours of giving. The 2024 Big Give includes 41 groups, which represent nearly a dozen communities and an even wider variety of interests and topics, programs and projects.
Final tax request, utility fee rates on city agenda
WEB3 days ago — Friday, October 4, 2024. McCOOK, Neb. – Financial decisions will take center stage at the McCook City Council meeting Monday as the council reviews property tax requests for the upcoming fiscal year, considers amendments to solid waste collection and sewer rates, and evaluates funding for a local fundraising event.
Visitors Committee doubles donation to YMCA project
WEB3 days ago — Friday, October 4, 2024. McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County Visitors Committee approved a $25,000 contribution Tuesday toward the YMCA of McCook’s Capital Improvement Project during a meeting focused on boosting tourism and funding local initiatives. This marks a continuation of the committee’s support for the project, adding to …
McCook man rallies to help family, neighbors affected by storm
WEB4 days ago — McCOOK Neb. -- In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on Greeneville, Tenn., McCook resident Tom Burns is taking action to support his family and community affected by the disaster. Burns has two sisters living in Greeneville, and while they are safe, he reports that half the town has been wiped away. ...
Local News: Bond issue, informational meetings, tours set (10/4/24 ...
WEB3 days ago — McCOOK, Neb. — The first of four informational meetings about the proposed $43.5 million school bond is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday in the McCook Junior High Cafeteria, 800 W. Seventh in McCook. Another meeting is set for 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Open house tours are set for 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, and Thursday, Oct. 24.
Bison escape Gering Bulldogs with 24-23 victory!
WEBSep 28, 2024 — GERING, Neb. — Gering missed a game-tying PAT with only seconds remaining and McCook junior Gabe Roberts smoothly recovered the onside kick to secure this 24-23 Bison victory Friday evening. Junior Tristan Campbell unofficially rushed for 250 yards, overcoming his early fumbled kickoff that turned into Gering's first touchdown.
Column: Ronda Graff: Knowing when it's time (10/3/24) | McCook …
WEB4 days ago — Knowing when it's time. Race organizer Autumn Miller runs the registration table at the 2024 McCook Heritage Days 5K, after recently taking over the road race. On the Saturday of McCook’s Heritage Days, I woke up at 7 a.m., quickly threw on some running clothes and dashed out the door, arriving at the starting line just a few minutes before ...
Bison defeat No. 1 Hawkettes: four seniors homer in regular …
WEB3 days ago — HASTINGS, Neb. — Anyone who expected McCook to relax Thursday night after earning subdistrict at home next week should be considered not too bright. The Bison spotted Class C No. 1 St. Cecilia a 5-0 lead, then scored five runs during their final two frames to take home another memorable 10-9 ...
Roughriders back on track with conquest of Raiders
WEB3 days ago — Friday, October 4, 2024. BARTLEY, Neb. — Sophomore Jacob Barber clipped off 230 rushing yards and junior Houston Billeter threw four more touchdowns in Southwest’s 51-20 conquest of Medicine Valley Thursday night. Barber delivered three TDs to give the Roughriders (3-2 record) superb run …