Over the past two-plus decades, "your columnist" Dick Trail and I have periodically revisited our gentleman's disagreement about the acceptance of federal funds, particularly with regard to economic ...

WASHINGTON - The USDA has named Red Willow as one of 12 primary counties declared natural disaster areas due to drought. The Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States ...

Nearly everyone can tell you their last interaction with the police or the fire department. And unfortunately, because of the nature of the organizations, it is usually not at a positive moment. My ...

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A look at all high area golf placers from this week's Amassador Juniors tournament on the River's Edge Golf Course with more results appearing soon and in Thursday's McCook Gazette.

McCOOK, Neb. - A vocal group of eight Red Willow County residents have made it clear that they do not want the county to become a member of the West Central Development Nebraska District (WCNDD). Why?

Thirty-three McCook Community College student-athletes have been recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their efforts in the classroom. They were selected for one of three ...

University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced Monday that he underwent surgery to remove his bladder after doctors discovered a tumor there. Sanders said that since the surgery there ...

Weiland Field's all warmed up for the McCook-Beatrice season opener on Aug. 30 after another tremendous MFL season in 2025. The boys kicked off with an epic triple-overtime, delivered eight scoring ...

One solid hit helped Holdrege load bases in the eighth, but MNB nearly escaped this jam if not for one final bases-loaded walk. Holdrege skipped off with a 3-2, eight-inning win while MNB Seniors ...

The TV weatherman predicted 104, my car thinks 107, but the "official" aviation weather at McCook Airport sez 106 degrees Fahrenheit. So it is hot out, but you already knew that! Ah, but we chose to ...

Following concerns raised by community members and oversight from the Hitchcock County Board of Commissioners, the Planning Commission will hold a new meeting on Friday, Aug. 1, at 3 p.m. The move ...