Stories from Friday, April 28, 2023

As I watch House Speaker McCarthy’s efforts to use the debt ceiling as leverage to decrease future debt, I find myself feeling a bit conflicted. In the past, I have always bristled when politicians of either stripe used the debt ceiling extension as extortion for political purposes. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee will wrap up this year’s First Tuesday series with local musicians on the Bieroc stage on May 2. Scheduled to share their solo talents are Ginger ten Bensel, Tyler McCarty and Adam Wolford...

The McCook City Council will be asked to allow parking to be blocked off next to the old Ben Franklin store, above, on West First between May 12 and June 9 so a community mural can be painted on the wall. Other items on Monday’s 5:30 p.m. council meeting include setting bids for a new storage facility at the wastewater treatment plant, an appointment to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, a liquor license for the manager of TJ’s Family Fun Center, a liquor permit for Tidy’s Sip & Seed LLC for a wedding reception at the fairgrounds Sept. ...

TORRINGTON, Wyo. – The McCook Community College golf team won its final regular season tournament of the year, officially wins the Region IX title and have qualified for the NJCAA national tournament for the fifth time in the past six years. MCC finished the tournament Thursday at nine under par, 16 shots ahead of Eastern Wyoming. MCC had a team score of five-under par Wednesday and four-under par Thursday. Northeastern Junior College finished in third place, 24 shots back of MCC...

McCOOK, Neb. — Just a reminder the McCook Bison track and field teams are hosting Saturday’s Southwest Confernece championship meet. First events are set for 11 a.m. as McCook welcomes eight schools into a showdown the Bison have mostly dominated during recent seasons...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook's Pinnacle Bank Legion baseball team split two home games against Hastings Sunday afternoon, winning 9-3 and losing 9-5, at the Jaycees Complex. Watch for more details as summer diamond action hits full speed in May.