LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The state of Nebraska has abandoned two major computer system upgrades for … Read Full Article
North Platte News
Nebraska dumps 2 major system upgrades, costing state $12M
Nebraska senators launch medical marijuana ballot committee
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Two Nebraska lawmakers have announced plans to place a medical marijuana … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (12.13.18): Santa’s Watching
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Missing/Endangered Advisory issued for 82-year-old Nebraska man
Update CANCELLED ALERTS Issued On: Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 1:48:20 AM Name: Bob … Read Full Article
Troopers uninjured after cruiser struck by car
Two troopers were uninjured late Tuesday evening after the marked Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) … Read Full Article
Trump appoints Ricketts to serve on trade advisory committee
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — President Donald Trump has appointed Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts to serve on an … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (12.12.18): Swiper, No Swiping
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Senators criticize handling of Nebraska prison-riot report
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers are criticizing state corrections officials for not … Read Full Article
Area News
Arrest made in 2017 death of southwestern Nebraska man
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (AP) — State prosecutors say a man has been arrested in the death last year of a … Read Full Article
Man sentenced to federal prison for robbing Lincoln bank
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a man has been sentenced to nearly three years in … Read Full Article
Lincoln police pursue new $5M garage project
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Lincoln Police Department plans to spend $5 million to replace its … Read Full Article
Nebraska county approves request to collect wind-energy data
MADISON, Neb. (AP) — A northeast Nebraska county has approved a request for a wind company to begin … Read Full Article
2 Indiana men indicted in Nebraska pharmacy robberies
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Two Indiana men have been charged in federal court with robbing Nebraska … Read Full Article
Probation recommended for man who fatally hit pedestrian
AURORA, Neb. (AP) — Prosecutors will recommend probation for a Missouri man convicted of fatally … Read Full Article
Nebraska city keeps paying Kobach to defend immigration rule
By JOSH FUNK , Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An eastern Nebraska city will continue … Read Full Article
Nebraska man acquitted in sex assault case involving boy, 14
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska man has been found not guilty of charges that he sexually assaulted … Read Full Article
Sports News
NPCC Softball Team sends cheer to Ronald McDonald Houses
Children at Ronald McDonald Houses in six states and a province in Canada will benefit from the generosity of the North Platte Community College Knights Softball Team. Families with children who are seriously ill or injured can stay at Ronald McDonald Houses for little to no cost while the children are undergoing medical treatments. Because […]
GAMESTORY: NPCC Lady Knights fall in last game of semester
Husker volleyball powers to Final Four
MINNEAPOLIS – The Nebraska volleyball team earned a program-record fourth straight trip to the NCAA Semifinals after a 3-0 sweep over the No. 14 Oregon Ducks on Saturday night at Minnesota’s Maturi Pavilion. The defending national champion Huskers … Read Full Article
NPHS Wrestling results from Belleview East
Chieftain Duals - North Platte Guaranteed 4th place Match #1 Round 1 Fremont defeated North Platte 48-35 132 - Cody Carlson (Fremont) over Corey Parsons (North Platte) Fall 2:43 138 - Noah Molzahn (Fremont) over Santana Morin (North Platte) … Read Full Article
Knights men keep rolling with pair of W’s
North Platte, NE (KOOQ) - The North Platte Community College men's basketball team is separating themselves from last years rough start any way they can. After the performance they put on this weekend, its safe to say they have succeeded. The men … Read Full Article
Husker Volleyball in the sweet 16
• The No. 6 Nebraska volleyball team continues the NCAA Tournament in Minneapolis this weekend with a regional semifinal match against No. 10 Kentucky on Friday at 1 p.m. at Minnesota’s Maturi Pavilion. The other regional semifinal match features No. … Read Full Article