Stories from Monday, June 15, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. -- Because of high temperatures and windy conditions, McCook city officials are asking residents not to water their lawns or gardens between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The city water system has seen very high usage, according to Utility Director Jesse Dutcher, and the daytime break will give storage tanks time to refill...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Mid-Plains Community College is moving ahead with plans to begin the fall semester Aug. 23 as originally scheduled. The college made the announcement Friday stating that MPCC is working ensure proper safeguards are in place to provide a safe learning environment for students, staff and visitors. MPCC will continue to follow directed health measures outlined by the state pertaining to COVID-19...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Red Willow County activities are slowly returning to normal, according to the few items on the Board of Commissioners agenda Monday. The commissioners approved a special event liquor license for Aug. 29, expected to be attended by about 400 people, and reviewed a letter from the Village of Bartley on plans to reopen the city office today...

Ricky Elliott June 30, 1949 - June 10, 2020 STRATTON, Neb. — Ricky Howard Elliott (Rooster), son of Roy V. and Sarah Jane (Conner) Elliott, left us on June 10, 2020, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. He was 70 years of age. Ricky was born on June 30, 1949. He grew up in Sacramento, Calif.,and spent the last 40 years of his life in Stratton, Neb...

McCook Police Department reports, by block number. Call 308-345-3450 if you have information Friday, June 12th, 2020 06:40 200 East I - Dispatched Ambulance 08:01 1100 East B - Disturbance 09:01 500 West C - Report of Civil Complaint 12:08 700 West 4th - Dispatched Ambulance...