Stories from Wednesday, July 24, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) issued a health advisory today for sensitive groups due to wildfire smoke in Canada and the western United States. Southerly winds continue to carry smoke southward, leading to air quality levels that may be unhealthy for children, older adults, and individuals with asthma, lung disease, other respiratory conditions, or heart disease...

With the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 26, six current and former Huskers are preparing to compete in their respective track and field events. Nick Percy (Ventnor, England) is making his Olympics debut, representing Great Britain in the discus. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Spotlight Studios, a prominent dance school in Southwest Nebraska, has been a cornerstone for performing arts for 15 years. Led by instructor Jazlyn Hart for the past five years, the studio offers a variety of dance styles that help students develop skills, and gives dancers the opportunity to express their creativity...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Women’s League leaders starting this week based on Stableford points. A League 1. Peg Dueland/Karlie Dueland — 168 (To par, +46) 2. JoHanna Scott/Michelle Terry — 168 (+48) 2. Colleen Olson/Deb Walter — 168 (+48) 2. Riley Kotschwar/Travi Rambali — 168 (+48)...