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Reality TV Stars Get Black Ink on Their Fingers at the Lincoln County Jail

If there’s one place you don’t expect to see reality TV stars, it has got to be the Lincoln County …Read More

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Hot Sheets (4/24): Buy One, Get One

Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets This information is not criminal history. All individuals included in this post are …Read More

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North Platte Weather-April 24th

Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as …Read More

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Scottsbluff Man Agrees to Plea Deal in High-Speed Chase

(AP) — A Scottsbluff man has agreed to a plea deal in connection to a high-speed chase last month. 23-year-old …Read More

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SW Nebraska Fire Destroys Part of Former ‘Flame’ Bar

STRATTON, Neb. (AP) — Officials say a fire destroyed part of the former Flame bar in the southwestern Nebraska community …Read More

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Governor Announces Nebraska Job-Searching App

(AP) — The state is launching a new mobile app for smartphones and tablets that will help Nebraskans search for …Read More

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Lexington Woman, Boyfriend Accused of Injuring Toddler Appear in Court

(AP) — A Lexington woman and her boyfriend have been charged with child abuse, accused of injuring her 17-month-old son. …Read More

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Nebraska Teacher Convicted of Sexual Assaults on Girl

(AP) — A 38-year-old western Nebraska man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a girl over several years. Richard Cobos, …Read More

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Arbor Day History, Celebrations Rooted in Nebraska

(AP) — People across the nation will observe Arbor Day on Friday, but no state will celebrate with as much …Read More

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More Road Work Begins Monday in North Platte

Yes, it’s true, more road work will begin in North Platte on Monday. According to the City of North Platte …Read More

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Regional News

Report Blames Pilot for Fatal Nebraska Plane Crash

(AP) — Federal investigators blame the pilot for the crash of a small plane nearly a year ago in northeast …Read More

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Rail Safety Effort Marred by Squabbling

(AP) — A series of fiery train crashes spurred a push by government and industry to make safer tank cars …Read More

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Woman Gets Prison for Stealing from Lincoln Hotel

(AP) — A 60-year-old woman has been sentenced to several years in prison for embezzling more than $100,000 from a …Read More

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Heineman Touts Nebraska Jobs for Veterans

(AP) — Gov. Dave Heineman is hoping to lure military veterans to Nebraska with a campaign touting good jobs for …Read More

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Boy Says He Sang Gospel Song, Abductor Freed Him

(AP) — A 9-year-old Atlanta boy who police say was abducted for a short time from his driveway is being …Read More

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Police: 2 Beaten to Death in Houston Nursing Home

(AP) — A resident of a Houston nursing home is accused of beating two of his roommates to death with …Read More

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New Policy Guides Use of Pinnacle Bank Arena Suite

(AP) — A new policy developed by the mayor’s staff will guide use and rental of the city’s suite at …Read More

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Neb. Banking Director to Retire in May

(AP) — Nebraska’s Director of Banking and Finance, John Munn, has announced his retirement, and Gov. Dave Heineman has named …Read More

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Rape Charges Added in Missouri Girl’s Death

(AP) — A southwest Missouri youth football coach accused of kidnapping and killing a 10-year-old girl is now facing rape …Read More

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Man Seeks to Hide ‘Murder’ Tattoo Before Trial

(AP) — A Kansas man charged with first-degree murder is afraid the tattooed mirror-image letters spelling out the word “murder” …Read More

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Other News

Sanchez’s Slam in 11th Helps Giants Beat Rox 12-10

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DENVER (AP) — Hector Sanchez hit two of San Francisco’s six homers, including a grand slam in the 11th inning …Read More

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Selig Says Clarification Coming on Ball Transfers

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CHICAGO (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says the sport’s playing rules committee is working to clarify the rule on …Read More

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James Edward Wonch

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James Edward Wonch, age 83 of Stapleton, passed away April 23, 2014. Funeral service will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday April …Read More

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Dorothy Harriet Ogden Hecht

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Dorothy Harriet Ogden Hecht, formerly of Wallace, 96, died April 22, 2014 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE. Dorothy …Read More

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Clady Blazing the Comeback Trail in Denver

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — As far as Peyton Manning is concerned, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders isn’t the only offensive reinforcement …Read More

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Odetta Vetter

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Odetta Vetter, age 82 formerly of Stapleton, passed away September 13, 2013 in Tempe, AZ. Christian Wake Service will be …Read More

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North Platte American Legion Baseball Announces the 2014 Hall of Fame Class

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The North Platte American Legion Baseball program has announced that three individuals and a state championship winning team will be …Read More

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NBA Playoff Schedule

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All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta 1, Indiana 1 Saturday, April 19: Atlanta 101, Indiana …Read More

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