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Hot Sheets (2/27): Survey Says…More Pills, More Powder

Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or …Read More

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North Platte Weather-Weekend

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -18. South southeast wind 6 to …Read More

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Nebraska Sen. Chambers Renews Push to Ban Cougar Hunting

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s longest-serving senator is pushing once again to end the state’s mountain lion hunting season. Sen. …Read More

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Jurors Find Man Guilty in Death of Gering 2-Year-Old

GERING, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska man has been convicted of fatally beating of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter. After just …Read More

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Gov. Ricketts Signs Bill to Save Nebraska Cigar Bars

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed a bill designed to keep the state’s cigar bars in …Read More

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Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate Pay for Petition Circulators

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Placing a ballot question before voters could get easier under a bill Nebraska lawmakers will debate …Read More

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Nebraska Senators Kill Bill to Expand Family Planning

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would allow more women to qualify for Medicaid family planning services has stalled …Read More

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Heat Blamed for Spray Vaccine’s Failure Against Swine Flu

ATLANTA (AP) — The makers of the nasal spray version of the flu vaccine say they now know why it …Read More

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NPPD Crime Log (Feb. 25-26)

  COURTESY OF THE NORTH PLATTE POLICE DEPARTMENT 02/25/2015 04:27:49 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “5400 E Lee Bird Dr NORTH PLATTE, …Read More

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Prosecution Witness Accused of Killing Gering Girl in 2008

GERING, Neb. (AP) — A prosecution witness has been accused of killing a 2-year-old Nebraska girl more than six years …Read More

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Regional News

Walthill Man Gets 3 Years for Punching Girlfriend

WALTHILL, Neb. (AP) — An eastern Nebraska man has been sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for punching …Read More

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About 125 Workers Losing Jobs with Closure of Nebraska Plant

WEST POINT, Neb. (AP) — About 125 workers have been told they’ll be losing their jobs when a meat plant …Read More

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Nebraska City Mayor Resigns with Blast at City Council

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) — The mayor of Nebraska City has resigned, saying he’d been undermined by some members of …Read More

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Bellevue Police: Burglary Suspect Arrested After Spotted Riding Child’s Bike

BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — A man has been arrested after Bellevue police say they spotted him pedaling on a child’s …Read More

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Omaha Chief Says Robbery Suspect Shot in Back by Officer

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer says a robbery suspect killed this week by police was shot …Read More

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Man Seeking Best Spot for Strip Club Near Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln-based porn site operator is looking for the best spot near Grand Island to …Read More

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Labs Extend Record as US Top Dog, But Bulldogs Make Waves

NEW YORK (AP) — The American Kennel Club is releasing its 2014 breed popularity rankings on Thursday. They show Labrador …Read More

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Official: Body Found is Missing California Baby

KNIGHTS LANDING, Calif. (AP) — Police say the body of a baby found in a swampy area in Northern California …Read More

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North Carolina Man Convicted of Tax Evasion in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A North Carolina man has been found guilty of not paying his federal income taxes for …Read More

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Lincoln Man Gets 25 to 35 Years for Raping, Robbing Woman

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln man has been sentenced to 25 to 35 years in prison for raping and …Read More

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Other News

Buffalo Engineers Seek to Build Better NFL Schedule

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Two industrial engineering students at the University at Buffalo have been working on a new NFL …Read More

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Nine Huskers in RPI, Coaches Panel Rankings

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Nine Husker wrestlers earned spots in this week’s RPI Rankings and Coaches Panel Rankings. The NCAA also announced its qualifier …Read More

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Theodore Ralph “Ted” Correll

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Theodore Ralph “Ted” Correll passed away at Linden Court in North Platte, NE, February 26, 2015. Ted was born on …Read More

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Udella P. Gustaf

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Udella P. Gustaf, age 95 of Gandy, died February 24, 2015 at the North Platte Care Center. Cremation was chosen …Read More

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NPCC Lady Knights End Season in Region IX Semifinal against Central

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The North Platte Community College Lady Knights season came to an end on Thursday night in the National Junior College …Read More

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Tate, Thompson, Scott lead Ohio State past Nebraska, 81-57

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jae’Sean Tate scored a career-high 22 points, Sam Thompson added 15 and Shannon Scott 13 to …Read More

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MLB’s Oldest Player Can’t Relate to Today’s Youth

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — When Rockies closer LaTroy Hawkins was drafted in 1991, Colorado Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado …Read More

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Chiefs Waive Tight End Fasano to Free Up Salary Cap Space

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs waived veteran tight end Anthony Fasano on Thursday, freeing up about …Read More

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Shields Named First-Team Academic All-American

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Lincoln – Nebraska’s Shavon Shields (Olathe, Kan.) became the first Husker men’s basketball player to earn first-team academic All-America honors, …Read More

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Pack It In Purple Jersey Auction Raises $18,000

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KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm’s ‘Pack It In Purple’ jersey auction raised $18,000 for the United Way of the …Read More

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College World Series Reserved-Seat Tickets on Sale April 18

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tickets for reserved seats at the College World Series will go on sale at 10 a.m. …Read More

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