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Senate Passes Sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill”; Final House Vote Expected Soon
McCOOK Neb. - I typically focus on local news here at McCook News Now, but I believe this national story deserves our attention. The One...

Anna LaBay
Jul 22 min read


Red Willow County Visitors Committee Talks Budgets, Website Redesign at July Meeting
McCOOK Neb. - The Red Willow County Visitors Committee met Tuesday morning, July 1, at the Keystone Business Center to review fund...

Anna LaBay
Jul 12 min read


McCook Gears Up for a Big Weekend: Bikes, Cars, Food & Festivities Downtown
McCook Neb. - McCook is the place to be this weekend as three major events converge to bring a surge of energy, visitors, and celebration...

Anna LaBay
Jun 272 min read


Free Cooking Class Unlocks Meal Time Potential
McCook Neb. - A familiar scene unfolds in countless kitchens: you stare into the pantry, a collection of everyday items staring back, and...

Anna LaBay
Jun 252 min read
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL RECEIVES SUCCESSFUL REACCREDITATION FROM DNV
McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital announces the successful reaccreditation by DNV. By earning accreditation, Community Hospital has...
Community Hospital
Jun 252 min read


Third Thursday’s Fashion Show Invites Spectacle from Beyond
Submitted Community Feature: The following article was submitted by a local community member and has been lightly edited for clarity....
Brigham Larington
Jun 242 min read


Red Willow County Commissioners Tackle Budget, Infrastructure, and Community Support
McCook, Neb. - The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Equalization met on Monday, June 23, 2025, covering a full...

Anna LaBay
Jun 243 min read


Red Willow Western Rural Fire Department Urges Caution Amidst High Fire Risk
McCOOK, Neb. - The Red Willow Western Rural Fire Department has issued a strong advisory against open burning, citing current and...

Anna LaBay
Jun 182 min read


ArtBank to Host "Beyond Trend" Fashion Exhibit Opening
McCook, Neb.- ArtBank in McCook is buzzing with anticipation for tomorrow's opening of "Beyond Trend," a distinctive fashion exhibit....

Anna LaBay
Jun 183 min read


McCook Art Guild Hosts Acclaimed Artist Todd A. Williams for Inspiring Workshop
McCook Neb. - The McCook Art Guild recently concluded a highly anticipated three-day painting workshop led by nationally recognized...

Anna LaBay
Jun 182 min read


McCook City Council: Progress on Development, Infrastructure, and Community Initiatives
McCook Neb .- At a recent McCook City Council meeting, the board discussed a range of topics, from ongoing infrastructure projects to...

Anna LaBay
Jun 183 min read


37th annual Tour de Nebraska Bicycle Tour & Safety Tips for Motorists
McCook Neb. A total of 350 cyclists on the 37st Annual Tour de Nebraska bicycle adventure will roll out of Curtis, Nebraska on Wednesday,...

Anna LaBay
Jun 173 min read
Nebraska Declares Alpha-Gal Syndrome a Reportable Condition Amid Rising Cases
LINCOLN, Neb.– June 13, 2025 – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has officially declared Alpha-Gal Syndrome...

Anna LaBay
Jun 172 min read
McCook Water is Safe, City Working on Improvements
McCook, Neb. - Pat Fawver, the city's Utilities Director, wants everyone to know that McCook's drinking water is safe. He explained that...

Anna LaBay
Jun 162 min read


Art and History Converge
McCook Neb. – This Friday, June 13th, the Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival offers a unique opportunity to delve into...

Anna LaBay
Jun 112 min read


McCook Public Schools to Seek Second Bond
McCook, Neb.– The McCook School Board is moving forward with a second attempt to pass a bond issue, aiming to secure up to $42 million...

Anna LaBay
Jun 114 min read


Ginny Anderson: An Artist's Unfolding Story in the Heart of Southwest Neb.
Trenton Neb. - Step into Ginny Anderson’s studio in Trenton, Nebraska, and you’re not just entering a tattoo parlor; you’re stepping...

Anna LaBay
Jun 106 min read
Red Willow County Navigates Rising Tides: From Dispatch Dollars to Shop Security
McCook Neb.– The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization recently convened to address a range of critical...

Anna LaBay
Jun 93 min read


Get Ready to Tee Off!
McCook's New Disc Golf Course at Barnett Park is Almost Here! McCook Neb.-Fore! Get your discs ready, McCook, because the long-awaited...

Anna LaBay
Jun 93 min read
Music Festival Wraps Up Another Year of Independent Spirit
MCCook, NE – The unique sounds of Pondstock Music Festival at Lake Hedke will be echoing across the water for the final day today,...

Anna LaBay
Jun 71 min read
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