Area News

Country Music Star Phil Vassar Coming to McCook on October 23

Oct 13, 2021 / Candy Crosby, Public Relations Coordinator

McCook, Nebraska—A lot of toe tapp’n will be happen’n at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow Fairgrounds, on Saturday, October 23 whe... continue reading

Vehicle hits mountain lion near Fullerton

Sep 22, 2021 / Nance County Sheriff

(Fullerton, NE) - At approximately 8:30 pm on September 21, 2021, the Nance County Sheriff’s Office was called to a single-vehicle accid... continue reading

2021 Heritage Days royalty lineup Announced

Sep 22, 2021 / Josh Keenportz

2021 Heritage Days royalty lineup:King- Mathew PochopQueen- Karragan ShawPrince- Max WeimerPrincess- Joslyn HammondParade Marshal - Bill ElliotGran... continue reading

MPCC Imperial Campus to Offer Fireground Safety Class

Sep 7, 2021 / MCC/Heather Johnson

The Mid-Plains Community College Imperial Campus will offer a class on “Fireground Mistakes and How to Avoid Them” next week. The clas... continue reading

Labor shortage sees Nebraska cut state parks' hours, service

Aug 18, 2021 / Ap

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Labor shortages that have plagued businesses across the country have also put the squeeze on Nebraska's state parks. The... continue reading

Standoff in Kearney ends with death of suspect in shootings

Aug 18, 2021 / Ap

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Police say a standoff in Kearney with a suspect in the shooting of two women ended with the death of the man from a self... continue reading

Nebraska State Trooper Nicholas Goodwin Passes Away

Aug 5, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol

AUGUST 5, 2021 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol family is mourning the sudden loss of Trooper Nicholas Goodwin #73. Troo... continue reading

Cornhusker State Games Torch Run

Jun 15, 2021 / Josh Keenportz

Part of the McCook Bison Cross Country team carried the torch for the Cornhusker State Games. KRGI News/Sports · CSG 6 - 15 continue reading

NSP Investigating Incident in Cass County

Jun 8, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol

JUNE 8, 2021 (OMAHA, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident that left one person deceased in Cass County Monday... continue reading

Two Arrested After Incident at Wood River Interchange

Jun 4, 2021 / KRGI News

JNUE 3, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two people after an incident at the Woo... continue reading

Troopers Arrest Woman Following Pursuit in Central Nebraska

May 25, 2021 / State Patrol Release

MAY 25, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a California woman following a pursuit ... continue reading

Garth Brooks Tickets Available Friday

May 18, 2021 / NU Athletics

The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour comes to Memorial Stadium Saturday, August 14, 2021. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. CDT Fans are... continue reading

Troopers Arrest Two, Locate 186 LBs of Marijuana in Traffic Stop

May 17, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol

MAY 17, 2021 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after locating more than 180 pound... continue reading

Garth Brooks Coming to Memorial Stadium

May 12, 2021 / NU Athletics

LINCOLN- May 12, 2021- The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour is coming to Lincoln, Nebraska. The concert will be Saturday, August 14th, 7:00 PM at Memorial... continue reading

MPCC Honors Garrett Nokes With Presidents Award

May 7, 2021 / Hometown Family Radio

MPCC honors Garrett Nokes with Presidents award during Mid Plains Community College graduation ceremony. Nokes was a coach for the Mid-Plains Commu... continue reading

Nokes to receive MCC President’s Award

May 3, 2021 / Mid Plains Community College

McCook native Garrett Nokes will be posthumously honored with a President’s Award at McCook Community College’s commencement ceremony M... continue reading

McCook Was Named a 2020 Tree City USA

Apr 29, 2021 / City of McCook

McCook, Nebraska, was named a 2020 Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.&... continue reading

Two-Vehicle Crash Near Holdrege Claims Two Lives

Apr 28, 2021 / Nebraska State Patrol

APRIL 28, 2021 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a crash near Holdrege that claimed two lives and sent ... continue reading