A nine-year-old North Platte girl suffered minor injuries when she was struck by a vehicle while … Read Full Article
North Platte News

Child on bicycle hit by vehicle in NP

Flags to fly at half-staff to honor former First Lady Barbara Bush
Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at … Read Full Article

The Hot Sheets (4.18.18): Don’t Be a Tattle Tale
Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges … Read Full Article

Nebraska prisons see technology used to smuggle contraband
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska prison officials are keeping an eye on new technology being used to … Read Full Article

No injuries, damage reported in Nebraska prison disturbance
TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say no injuries or damage have been reported following a brief … Read Full Article

Longest-serving death-row inmate in Nebraska denied pardon
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's longest-serving death-row inmate has been denied a pardon hearing … Read Full Article

Nebraska doesn’t extend Medicaid benefits to elderly nuns
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A vow of poverty by more than 20 elderly nuns isn't enough to qualify for … Read Full Article

Ricketts signs 3 bills to avoid looming tax increases
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed three tax measures Tuesday designed to … Read Full Article
Area News

Mother of former prison guard accused of tossing evidence
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The mother of a former Nebraska prison guard has been accused of throwing away … Read Full Article

Parkland survivor shares prom night with Nebraska teen
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A survivor of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting has shared a senior prom … Read Full Article

Man arrested after pot found in car after I-80 traffic stop
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man was arrested after deputies found marijuana in his car … Read Full Article

Lincoln school district aims to diversify teaching workforce
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lincoln's school district is promoting diversity in Nebraska's education … Read Full Article

Arrest warrant issued in fatal March shooting of Lincoln man
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Police say an arrest warrant for second-degree murder has been issued in … Read Full Article

Man imprisoned for stealing from youth basketball program
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Seward man has been sent to prison for stealing from a youth basketball … Read Full Article

Man dies in northeast Nebraska workplace accident
NORFOLK, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a worker has died at a joist and decking plant in … Read Full Article

Appeal of Nebraska man serving life for killing son rejected
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday rejected the latest appeal from a man who … Read Full Article
Sports News

Lady Knights drop two against CCC
North Platte – The North Platte Community College Knights softball team dropped a pair of games to Region IX Division II opponent Central Community College Lady Raiders Wednesday afternoon 8-7 and 14-2. The Lady Raiders scored two runs in the first inning to take a 2-0 lead.. The Lady Raiders added a run in the second to […]

North Platte High scores from APR 17th
North Platte, Neb – North Platte High School spring sports are fighting mother nature and trying to get in as much events as they can before the end of the school year and state competition. Boys Golf were at the McCook Ron Coleman Invite on Tuesday and continued their good run. Team – 332 for 3rd […]

April Blizzard pushes back sports events (APR 13th)
North Platte, Neb - Mother Nature's wrath has ripped through central Nebraska early in April. Blizzard conditions forced many of the area schools to postpone or cancel events on the weekend of April 13th. This page will be update as needed. To … Read Full Article

NPCC gets swept in Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff – The North Platte Community College Knights softball team was swept by the Western Nebraska Community College Lady Cougars Tuesday afternoon, 23-0 and 10-2. The Lady Cougars started game one by scoring nine runs in the first … Read Full Article

NPCC Lady Knights Split doubleheader with Southeast
North Platte – North Platte Community College Knights softball team came away with a split in a doubleheader against the Southeast Community College Lady Storm on a walk-off home run by Hallei Morales, winning the second game 10-9. The Lady Storm won … Read Full Article

Knights softball drops both games of doubleheader against Iowa Western
The North Platte Community College Knights softball team were swept in a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon by Iowa Western Community College Rievers 10-0 and 15-0 at the Wayne Dowhower Softball Complex. In the first game the Rievers scored four … Read Full Article