This is my last Thanksgiving holiday message as a state senator, so I want this one to be special. In my reading I found the very first Thanksgiving message from the continental congress to the Army ...

Washington, with its fair share of fights and drama. And while those fights get media attention, there are plenty of positive stories that don't make headlines. I'd like to share some of those stories ...

This Thanksgiving is a perfect moment to reflect on the many blessings we have as Nebraskans and as Americans. Our nation has its challenges, but there is so much we can be thankful for. As I travel ...

Earlier this month, McCook Elementary School participated in a new fundraising initiative that encouraged student participation and rewarded young readers with a wealth of new books. The "Book Blast," ...

McCOOK, Neb. - As this calendar year speeds to its conclusion the Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee announces auto racing as the theme for their First Tuesday event ...

Because of how the holidays fall, we have the shortest number of days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. Yes, we have one less week of shopping. But more importantly, we have less time to ...

Headley is too busy eating pumpkin pie, pop-tarts or anything else he sees all week long to make too many comments about this big college football weekend. He just conquered a mega-previous weekend of ...

The McCook Community College women beat Central Community College Tuesday at home 67-40. The win came in Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play. "We had a good first half and played well ...

The YMCA of McCook announces that registration is now open for Viglianco Hoops Basketball Camp. Camp will take place onSaturday, Dec. 7. Divisions will consist of 5th-6th grade boys, 5th-8th grade ...

Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested four individuals over the weekend after discovering more than 30 pounds of cocaine and nearly 30 pounds of marijuana during two separate traffic stops. The ...

In a retail environment dominated by online shopping and big-box retailers, it can be easy to overlook the significant impact that buying from local businesses has on our town. Yet, in Southwest ...

FARNAM, Neb. - Raymond Tillotson, a cherished member of his community and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on Sept. 26, 1927, in Farnam, Neb., ...