McCOOK, Neb. — What does it take to run The Axe House? According to general manager Corbin Muirheid, the formula includes spreadsheets, patience, teriyaki sauce and a sense of humor. As the day-to-day leader of the McCook business, Muirheid helps oversee staff, menu specials, private events and the unique challenge of
McCOOK, Neb. — Longtime children’s librarian Diane Lyon spoke to the McCook Rotary Club previously to share the remarkable story of how McCook’s public library came to be and how it continues to evolve as a vital community resource. From Temperance to Carnegie: The Birth of a Library McCook’
McCOOK Neb.– There’s a lot to celebrate for McCook Special Olympics athletes this spring and a lot of heart behind it. Athletes from McCook had strong performances at the 2026 Spring Games earlier this month in Lincoln, bringing home multiple medals in bowling and basketball. But for many involved,
Eight local finalists have been named for the 2026 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Finalists include: Twin Pines Brewing Co. (brewery), Tanner Rousselle; Procrastinators, LLC dba Pour Farm (event space), Ronda Graff; Wildflower Childcare Center (childcare center), Bailey Meguire; Homestead Grains (flour/grain milling), Julie Stahly; McCook News Now, LLC (online news)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council approved several development-related items Monday night, including a new arboretum partnership in Kelley Park, steps tied to future grant eligibility, and updates on the airport fixed-base operator selection process. One of the more visible community items approved was a request from McCook Rotary to
MCC’s East Campus and honored individuals and representatives from various college clubs and organizations.
McCook, Neb. — McCook Community College inducted 10 students into the Eta Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Monday at MCC’s East campus. Terra Michaelis, Resource Specialist at the MCC Learning Commons was the keynote speaker. Monday’s ceremony included a candle lighting ceremony and a presentation of stoles,
For Kim Johnson, Project Paint has never been about creating perfect art. Instead, it’s about giving people a place to try something new, be creative and leave with something they feel proud of.
Editorial: What I’ve Seen and What the Record Shows About McCook’s Water System There’s been a lot of frustration about the appearance of McCook’s water. That frustration is understandable. No one wants to turn on their faucet and see discolored water. But I want to add
McCOOK, Neb. — When someone in Red Willow County calls 911, the calm voice on the other end is often the first link in a chain of help. As Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12–18, 2026, recognizes dispatchers across the country, McCook’s communications team is also being highlighted
McCOOK, Neb. — New hires and staffing updates highlighted Monday night’s McCook School Board meeting, as the district reported strong progress filling teaching positions ahead of the upcoming school year. The board approved five teaching contracts: * Kaylee Eckert was hired as a kindergarten teacher after working as a paraeducator while
McCOOK, Neb. — A new photography exhibit opening at ArtBank is turning a lens toward a familiar, yet often overlooked, reality of life across the Great Plains: the quiet transformation of the American small town. Photographer Roger Bruhn is in McCook this week for the debut of “Welcome to Our Town,
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McCOOK, Neb. — Road construction season is ramping up across southwest Nebraska, with multiple projects planned throughout District 7 over the coming months. According to Nebraska Department of Transportation officials, maintenance work is already underway, with crews focusing on crack sealing in several areas, including Highway 61 near Grant and Highway
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McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners declined to formally accept Sheriff Kevin Darling’s resignation during their Monday, March 23 meeting, opting instead to table the matter until April 13. The decision comes as commissioners weigh how to handle the transition during an active election cycle. Timing