Stories from Thursday, July 11, 2024

Numerous styles have emerged in the evolving landscape of parenting, each with its own set of principles and practices. From gentle to authoritative parenting, these approaches offer a variety of ways to nurture and guide our children. However, a troubling new trend has surfaced, one that threatens the very foundation of child development: “roommate parenting.” This phenomenon, characterized by parents who engage minimally with their children, is causing serious repercussions in both behavior and education.. ...

McCOOK Neb. - The Family Table Project was conceptualized by a group of dedicated women in McCook who recognized the importance of creating connections within the community for parents. The inaugural event is scheduled for tonight and subsequent gatherings will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Methodist kitchen at 105 East E Street. However, this initiative is not affiliated with any religious organization...

LINCOLN, Neb. — According to Bill Kovarik, administrator of the NDOT Highway Safety Office, the McCook Police Department is receiving grant funding assistance to obtain eCitations and eCrash equipment. This highway safety grant of $12,600.00 will aid the McCook Police Department in purchasing eCitation and eCrash equipment to better track citation and crash information," Kovarik said. Nebraska has once again qualified for Federal Racial Profiling funds...

McCOOK, Neb. — The YMCA of McCook leadership announces that registration is now open for the 2024 Midwest Liberty Youth Flag Football League. Divisions include K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th. The registration deadline is Friday, August 9. Practices will begin the week of August 19 with games beginning September 7...

McCOOK, Neb. — A Sunday doubleheader sweep of Alliance topped an otherwise tough 2-4 week for the McCook National Bank Seniors. MNB beat the Peltz Company Spartans, 10-2 and 6-5, but returned home to a 12-1 loss against North Platte’s FNBO Nationals Tuesday evening...

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — McCook First Central Bank showed Omaha how baseball is played during two big First Central Bank wins to close Plattsmouth tournament play last weekend. The Juniors pummeled Kelly Ryan Pride from Roncalli, 13-2, Saturday afternoon...

LINCOLN, Neb. — A trio of senior leaders will join Head Coach Matt Rhule in representing Nebraska at 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days presented by Old National Bank. The group includes Ben Scott on offense and Isaac Gifford and Ty Robinson from the Husker defense...

Numbers tell the story at McCook’s new Aquatic Center 1937, 10, 8 to 9, zero There are a lot of numbers that come to my mind when I think about McCook’s new aquatic center, which is scheduled to open Wednesday, July 17. 1937 - That was when McCook’s first public pool was built as a WPA project, meant to get people to work during the Depression. ...