OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Most of the fastest growing cities in Nebraska are located near the state's … Read Full Article
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Most fast-growing Nebraska cities are near Lincoln or Omaha
Nebraska cemetery visitors remember developmentally disabled
BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — Staff and residents from a Nebraska center for people with developmental … Read Full Article
Nebraska prison revolt began with spat over alcohol
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Officials say a deadly uprising at a Nebraska prison began because inmates were … Read Full Article
Nebraska state regulator resigns following criticism
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska telecommunications regulator has resigned following criticism that … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (5.25.17): Light Traffic
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Nebraska commission sets O’Neill hearing for pipeline review
O'NEILL, Neb. (AP) — A state commission that will decide whether to approve the Keystone XL oil … Read Full Article
Woman takes plea deal in Dawson County crash death
LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska woman accused of causing a fatal accident while texting has taken … Read Full Article
Marijuana extract helps some kids with epilepsy, study says
A medicine made from marijuana cut seizures in kids with a severe form of epilepsy in a study that … Read Full Article
Sheriff: Beatrice man killed in lawnmower accident
BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — Gage County officials say a Beatrice man has been killed in a lawn mower … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (5.24.17): This Is the Moment
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PRAGUE, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a motorcyclist who died after colliding … Read Full Article
3 teens arrested in northeast Omaha slaying
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three people have been accused of killing a 21-year-old man in northeast … Read Full Article
Man died at hospital after shooting, Omaha police say
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man who was found shot in northeast Omaha has died at a … Read Full Article
Census: Texas has 4 of top 5 fastest growing large US cities
HOUSTON (AP) — Everything is bigger in Texas, including population booms. Figures released … Read Full Article
Authorities find man’s body in downtown Omaha lagoon
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a man reported missing in a downtown Omaha … Read Full Article
Slaying suspect’s mom pleads not guilty to accessory charge
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The mother of a northeast Nebraska slaying suspect has pleaded not guilty to an … Read Full Article
Dump truck driver sentenced to probation for fatal crash
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a dump truck driver who caused a fatal crash last year to … Read Full Article
Nebraska Dad convicted of drunken driving in crash that injured daughters
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 36-year-old man has been found guilty of drunken driving and other crimes … Read Full Article
Man pleads not guilty in deadly Iowa jail escape
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed a sheriff's … Read Full Article
Iowa woman convicted in Omaha cold case killing
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 41-year-old Iowa woman has been convicted of killing her romantic rival, who … Read Full Article
Sports News
Tiara Hartfield signs with NPCC Lady Knights Basketball
North Platte – North Platte Community College Lady Knights Basketball team has announced the signing of Tiara Hartfield of Houston, Texas to a national letter of intent for the 2017-18 season. Hartfield, a 6’ 2” post player played for KIPP Sunnyside High School, where she averaged 10.3 points per game and 11.8 rebounds per game […]
11th annual Mid-Plains area all-Star basketball games set for June 2nd on ESPN 1410
North Platte – North Platte Community College will host the 11th annual Mid-Plains Area Basketball All-Star games on Friday, June 2 at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on the South Campus of North Platte Community College. The girl’s game will start at 6 pm, followed by the boy’s game at 7:45 pm. The roster for the two […]
Area State Track Results
North Platte HS Alli Skala –Discus, 4th place, 119-7.0 –Shot Put, 6th place, 37-4.5 Delano Hernandez –Pole Vault, t8th place, 12-6.0 Jacob Harvey –Pole Vault, 2nd place, 14-2.0 Payton Smith –High Jump, 4th place, 6-4.0 Trevon Weaver –Long Jump, 2nd place, 22-5.0 –100 Meter, 2nd place, 10.5 –200 Meter, 4th place, 21.8 Joey Larson –Discus, […]
Local student-athletes honored in the first annual ESPN Radio 1410 Blitzy Awards
On Wednesday, May 17 the first annual ESPN Radio 1410 Blitzy Awards were held at North Platte High School’s Performing Arts Center. The Blitzy’s were voted on by fans during a two week voting window from May 1 through May 13. Overall 3,164 votes were submitted to decide the winners of the first ever Blitzy […]
NPCC Lady Knight Zeno Signs with Ottawa
North Platte – North Platte Community College sophomore women’s basketball player Mai’Zhrae Zeno signed a national letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Ottawa University, located in Surprise, Ariz. Ottawa will begin playing women’s basketball in the 2017-18 school year. They will compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association and the National […]