Stories from Thursday, August 1, 2024

While my family and I participate in a lot of sporting events, we don’t dedicate a lot of time to watching them in person or on TV. We’ll turn on the Super Bowl every February for the commercials and half-time show and to hang out with our friends. My husband and boys will watch a motocross race occasionally, thinking they are just as fast on their bikes. ...

McCook is making strides to enhance the quality of life for its residents with several key projects, including a new water park, a planned ballpark complex, and the development of a downtown Creative District. These initiatives, as well as private ventures such as new restaurants and entertainment venues, are not only significant for the community’s recreational and cultural landscape but also crucial in light of recent data revealing the emotional struggles of younger Nebraskans...

McCOOK Neb. — To enhance community appearance and uphold safety standards, the City of McCook contracted with the West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) this year to address nuisance properties in the city. During a recent interview, Erica Bush, the designated nuisance officer for McCook, detailed the program’s progress and objectives...

McCOOK, Neb. — There are similarities between heart surgery on a child and being the president of a university, Dr. Jeffrey Gold told the Gazette this morning. Not only do you have to adjust to unexpected circumstances, but you have to think about the future growth of the child, said Gold, who spent 25 years as a heart surgeon and became president of the University of Nebraska July 1. He feels the same responsibility towards the young students entrusted to the university’s care...

McCOOK, Neb. — The final rundown of McCook National Bank Seniors leaders during their 21-20 Legion baseball season ending Sunday afternoon. Games played: Bryson Gullion 41, Quentin Terry 41, Trey Tiller 35, Noah Mashek 34, Brody Graham 34, Simon Garcia 34, Gabe Roberts 34...

Nebraska fans have their first opportunity to see the 2024 Husker football team on Saturday night at the Big Red Preview presented by 1890 Nebraska. The open practice at Memorial Stadium will give Husker fans an inside look at a full practice, as the team completes its first week of preseason camp...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Women’s League leaders starting this week based on Stableford points. A League 1. Peg Dueland/Karlie Dueland — 191 (To par, +41) 2. Colleen Olson/Deb Walter — 188 (+46) 3. Riley Kotschwar/Travi Rambali — 185 (+49) 4. JoHanna Scott/Michelle Terry — 184 (+50)...