Elsie Josephine Hudson Erica and Nathan Hudson announce the birth of their daughter, Elsie Josephine Hudson, born July 16, 2026 at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and ...

As McCook High removes hallway lockers in favor of bare walls and backpacks, some wonder what happens to the memories, rituals and social lessons once forged at those metal doors.

With first responders facing high suicide and burnout rates, a Nebraska sheriff launches a "Beat the Burnout" training day led by author and coach AK Dozanti.

Unmarked out-of-state vehicles appearing in McCook on Sunday sparked plenty of speculation this weekend. Multiple law enforcement officers were spotted downtown in at least two unmarked vehicles.

Just a final remember the McCook Football Legue 2026 season kicks off tonight with games set for 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Weiland Field. Fifth-sixth graders are in action with seventh-eighth grade teams ...

Southwest Nebraska corn enters critical pollination under drought as western bean cutworm pressures rise; soybeans, sorghum mostly fair to good but pastures struggle.

Lose track of a "Jett" and look how much fun erupted at Weiland Field Thursday evening. Suddenly as only seconds remained, Jett Bednar's brilliant 51-yard touchdown catch of a great pass from Ean Cock ...

McCook schools use summer break for visible renovations--from new gyms and carpets to fewer lockers and digital displays--funded through careful budgeting, not a new bond.

The last few months have been exciting, overwhelming, and encouraging for the McCook Gazette and I am proud of our team for rising to the challenge and creating a community newspaper that is worth ...

Sen. Pete Ricketts' staff will hold mobile office hours at Furnas, Frontier, Hitchcock and Hayes county courthouses from July 28 to Aug. 11 to assist Nebraskans with casework.

Law enforcement activity not usually seen in McCook left people scratching their heads on Sunday. At least two unmarked out-of-state vehicles showed up downtown and multiple law enforcement officers ...

McCook City Council Monday will get a library HVAC repair update, accept $50K for the Walters youth sports complex and $3K for airport furniture, and act on nuisance properties.