20+ hour, 15+ min ago  (1141+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. " Little Eleanor doesn't know it now, but she's the inspiration for her grandfather's recent unexpected journey. At just four months old, her grandfather is already planning for her future, but not in the typical way grandparents do. Brandon…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (957+ words) Back when I was going to school, we all thought it would be cool to major in philosophy, but we were told it was a professional dead end. At best, the degree was a respectable pre-law play, but beyond that,…...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago  (471+ words) Mc COOK, Neb. " In close-knit communities like Mc Cook, when there's a need, people step up to take care of one another. Generosity and mutual aid can be seen in several fundraisers, programs and churches in the area, or simply…...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago  (712+ words) Mc COOK, Neb. " Between watering the gardens, taking a hot shower and grabbing a cold drink from the faucet, sometimes water is taken for granted. Though it can be destructive in nature, it's the cornerstone of human existence. It hydrates…...

2+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (130+ words) The Way I Saw It Personally, I think that Senator Norris had the right idea when he managed to convert our Nebraska Legislature into a single house without political affiliation. Another great idea was term limits, so our legislators are…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (254+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. " The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Elisabeth Sandall-Sherwood from Mc Cook, Neb, daughter of Stacie Sandall of Mc Cook, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (216+ words) Two coaches and thirteen players have been named to the 2026 NEMFCA Eight Man Football Hall of Fame. They will be inducted during ceremonies to be held on Saturday, June 20th at The Osborne Family Sports Complex in Hastings, NE. The Hall…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (977+ words) Mc COOK, Neb. - "This is a big year" was the assessment made by Mc Cook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Director Charlie Mc Pherson at Monday's meeting of the Mc Cook City Council while speaking of activities at the Mc Cook…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (367+ words) The Way I Saw It Oh, but it was a good time. This last week, your old aviation addicted columnist met in Kearney with statewide friends at the Nebraska Aviation Symposium. Pilots, professional plus general aviation guys and gals, along…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (577+ words) Mc COOK, Neb. " The Mc Cook Community College women's basketball team snapped an eight-game losing streak against Wester Nebraska Wednesday night at home, nipping the first-place Cougars 58-56. "That was a fun game. It had a little bit of everything," said…...