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Cracks, Curtain Walls, and a Big Decision: Inside the McCook School Bond Tour
McCook, Neb. - McCook Public Schools (MPS) officials are urging residents to see the junior high for themselves before voting in the...

Anna LaBay
Jul 163 min read


ArtBank Hosts “Mother Lasting” – A Moving Exploration of Aging, Memory, and Love
McCook Neb. - The ArtBank will open a deeply personal and thought-provoking exhibition this week, welcoming renowned artist and educator...

Anna LaBay
Jul 162 min read


McCook School Board Reviews Policies, Hears Student Trip Feedback, and Discusses Summer Programs
McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook Public Schools Board of Education held its regular July meeting Monday night, covering policy updates required...

Anna LaBay
Jul 152 min read


Community Hospital Employees Wear Denim for a Cause
McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital employees traded in their slacks for denim on Friday, July 11, 2025, in support of the Family Resource...
Community Hospital
Jul 141 min read
Red Willow County Commissioners Approve Health Contract, Reject Gravel Bids, and Review Budget Requests
McCook, Neb. — The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners tackled a packed agenda Monday morning, covering everything from school...

Anna LaBay
Jul 142 min read


Break the Bank Brings Music, Skate Culture, and Community to McCook
McCOOK, Neb. — On Saturday night, something truly unexpected happened behind the ArtBank: a music and skateboarding event that felt...

Anna LaBay
Jul 133 min read


McCook Rotary Hears Update on Work Ethic Camp from Warden Steve Fannon
McCook, Neb. - Warden Steve Fannon and Unit Manager Carolyn Sommer from the Nebraska Work Ethic Camp (WEC) visited with McCook Rotary for...

Anna LaBay
Jul 122 min read


Karrer Park Closed Temporarily Amid Safety Concerns
McCook, Neb. - Karrer Park, McCook’s free camping area located at 1628 East B Street, has been closed until further notice due to growing...

Anna LaBay
Jul 111 min read


Break the Bank Event to Bring Live Music and Skateboarding to McCook
McCook, Neb. - The area’s live music scene is getting a fresh boost with Break the Bank, a new all-ages event coming to The Artbank this...

Anna LaBay
Jul 112 min read


Hot Summer Nights bring the heat-and the harmony-to Norris Park
McCook, Neb. - Norris Park came alive Thursday evening as the North Platte band Platinum Pearls headlined Hot Summer Nights, an annual...
Adrienne LaBay
Jul 111 min read


New Art Program in McCook Opens Creative Doors for All
McCook, Neb. - This past week, I had the privilege of working alongside SWATS and the ArtBank on the pilot phase of a new art program...

Anna LaBay
Jul 102 min read


Community Hospital Health Foundation Awards Grant for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Training Kit
McCook, Neb. – The Community Hospital Health Foundation (CHHF) is proud to announce the approval of a grant to the Clinical Education –...
Community Hospital
Jul 102 min read


Platinum Pearls to Headline Hot Summer Nights This Thursday in Norris Park
Platinum Pearls to Headline Hot Summer Nights This Thursday in Norris Park McCOOK, Neb. — The sounds of summer will fill Norris Park...

Anna LaBay
Jul 92 min read


McCook Public Transit Welcomes New Bus, Continues Serving the Community
McCOOK, Neb. – For more than 50 years, McCook’s public transit system has quietly helped residents stay connected to the places and...

Anna LaBay
Jul 81 min read


Red Willow County Commissioners Meeting Summary — July 7, 2025
McCook Neb. - The Red Willow County Commissioners met Monday morning for their regular meeting. Key Actions: Personnel Matter: The board...

Anna LaBay
Jul 71 min read
McCook City Council Finalizes Playground Contracts, Discusses Water Bill Policies, and Highlights Community Spiri
McCook Neb. - The McCook City Council met Monday evening, July 7, to finalize projects and discuss policies affecting local residents....

Anna LaBay
Jul 72 min read


Miss Nebraska 2025 Inspires Healthy Habits at McCook YMCA Summer Camp
McCook, Neb. — Miss Nebraska 2025, Makinzie Gregory, kicked off her year of service with a visit to the McCook YMCA summer camp on...

Anna LaBay
Jul 52 min read


The Elizabeth Project: A Community’s Answer to Stray Cat Overpopulation
The Elizabeth Project: A Community’s Answer to Stray Cat Overpopulation McCook Neb. - Courtney Hampton is leading a compassionate...

Anna LaBay
Jul 43 min read


Hugh Butler Lake Health Notice
July 3, 2025 For Immediate Release Contact: Melissa Propp RN, Clinic Manager 308-345-4223 Hugh Butler Lake Health Notice McCook Neb. -...

Anna LaBay
Jul 32 min read
Community Hospital Announces Closure of Curtis Medical Center
McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital has announced the difficult decision to close Curtis Medical Center, located in Curtis, Nebraska. An...
Community Hospital
Jul 22 min read
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