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Harley Recalls Bikes for Ignition Switch Problem

DETROIT (AP) — Ignition switch problems that have plagued General Motors and Chrysler have now turned up in the motorcycle …Read More

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Hot Sheets (8/1): Senior Pictures Remix

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North Platte Weather-August 1

Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with …Read More

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Nebraska State Fair to Levy Fee for Concert Seats

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Fair has decided to charge a $6 “convenience fee” to get assigned …Read More

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Interim Leaders Named for United Way of the Midlands

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Interim leaders have been named to lead the United Way of the Midlands after the death …Read More

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Public Input on Nebraska Revised English Standards

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Board of Education and Education Department are seeking the public’s input on newly …Read More

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NP Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend’s Daughter

A North Platte man has been charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted a female juvenile. On July 30, officers with …Read More

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NP Man Charged with Felony Theft After Using Girlfriend’s Debit Card

A North Platte man is facing a felony theft charge after he allegedly used his girlfriend’s debit card without permission. …Read More

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NPPD Crime Log (7/30-7/31)

Courtesy of the North Platte Police Department 07/30/2014 00:01:31 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT LBF, 5400 E LEE BIRD DR NORTH PLATTE, …Read More

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Hot Sheets (7/31): From Harmless to Hardcore

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Regional News

Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty in Girls’ Deaths

OKEMAH, Okla. (AP) — A man accused of killing two girls along a rural Oklahoma road, but who wasn’t arrested …Read More

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Nebraska Teen Charged with Tampering in Shooting Death

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska county attorney says a teenager has been charged with tampering in connection with a …Read More

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Nebraska Teacher Accuse of Serving Youths Alcohol

PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — A 49-year-old suburban Omaha teacher is accused of serving alcohol to minors. Online court records say …Read More

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7 Nebraska Counties Approved for Federal Storm Aid

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved federal disaster assistance for seven Nebraska counties struck by …Read More

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$20M Senior Housing Project Planned in Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lincoln developers plan to build a $20 million, eight-story senior housing project in the city’s West …Read More

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Wahoo Residents Worried Bypass Will Hurt Business

WAHOO, Neb. (AP) — Residents of a southeastern Nebraska town say they are concerned that a new highway bypass could …Read More

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Colorado Tightening Edible Pot Rules

DENVER (AP) — Recreational pot brownies in Colorado are about to get weaker. Or at least, easier to break up …Read More

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Fremont Man Sues State of AA Requirement

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Fremont man is suing the state of Nebraska, saying his constitutional rights were violated when …Read More

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Washington, DC Man Fined for Nebraska Nudity Incident

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A child-welfare expert who was accused of exposing himself to some girls at a Lincoln hotel …Read More

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Man Accused of Causing Infant’s Death in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police say a 24-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the …Read More

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Other News

Royals’ Hosmer (finger) to Miss 3 to 6 Weeks

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer will be out three to six weeks with …Read More

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Escobar, Ventura Lead Royals Past Twins, 6-3

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alcides Escobar hit a two-run triple and Yordano Ventura pitched seven effective innings as the …Read More

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Phelps to Compete in 4 Events at US Nationals

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Michael Phelps has entered four events at next week’s U.S. national championships. Less than four months after coming out of …Read More

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New System in NFL Stadiums to Measure Player Stats

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NEW YORK (AP) — NFL players will wear transmitters inside their shoulder pads this season to help measure stats such …Read More

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Arrieta Pitches Cubs Past Rockies 3-1

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CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta struck out seven in seven innings, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over …Read More

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Stuck in Limbo, Royals Stand Pat at Trade Deadline

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Stuck in limbo between contending and conceding, the Kansas City Royals opted to stand pat …Read More

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Nuggets Sign 1st-Round Picks Nurkic, Harris

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DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets reached deals with first-round picks Jusuf Nurkic and Gary Harris on Thursday. The team …Read More

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NBA to Put Twitter Handle on Ball in 2014-15

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NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA is adding its Twitter handle to its official game ball for next season. The …Read More

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Vivian M. (Cooper) Hiatt

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Vivian M. (Cooper) Hiatt, 76, of North Platte, passed away July 30, 2014 at Great Plains Health. Vivian was born …Read More

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Nebraskan Who Drove Drunk with Chickens Sentenced

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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A Grand Island man whose vehicle contained several dozen chicken carcasses and malnourished chickens when …Read More

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Sheriff: 1 Dead in Nebraska Highway Accident

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PIERCE, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a Nebraska resident has died after a semitrailer drove into the back of a …Read More

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