CHADRON, Neb. (AP) — State game officials say a mountain lion that killed a domestic goat in … Read Full Article
North Platte News
Nebraska hunts down, kills mountain lion that killed goat
Former Nebraska tax commissioner gets university post
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A former Nebraska tax commissioner has been named a vice chancellor for the … Read Full Article
Democrat challenging Sen. Deb Fischer releases TV ad
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The Democrat challenging U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer is releasing a television ad … Read Full Article
Union Pacific 2Q profit jumps 29 percent as volume up 4 pct
By JOSH FUNK , AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific Corp. hauled in 29 percent … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (7.19.18): Valued Patrons
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Hy-Vee recalls spring pasta salad tied to salmonella cases
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Midwest grocery store chain Hy-Vee Inc. has recalled its store-brand spring … Read Full Article
Omaha-based voting machine company denies Russian hacking
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha company says Russian hackers didn't breach its election machines or … Read Full Article
Berkshire Hathaway stock jumps after buyback rules eased
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway's stock price is up 4 percent after easing restrictions on … Read Full Article
Area News
South Dakota man killed, woman injured in Nebraska crash
HARTINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A South Dakota man has died and a woman has been critically injured in a … Read Full Article
2 Nebraska murder suspects arrested at Missouri Walmart
TROY, Mo. (AP) — Two suspects in a Nebraska murder case are in custody in Missouri after being … Read Full Article
2 Iowans arrested after drugs found in Nebraska traffic stop
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Law enforcement officials near Omaha have seized about 20 pounds of marijuana, … Read Full Article
Sex offender gets 15 years for distribution of child porn
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A convicted sex offender in Omaha has been imprisoned for distributing child … Read Full Article
Omaha firefighters using new hazmat testing device
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha firefighters have deployed a new, high-tech device to test potentially … Read Full Article
Man dies after utility vehicle collides with semitrailer
PROSSER, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man driving a utility vehicle died after it collided with a … Read Full Article
Man dies in north-central Nebraska motorcycle crash
BASSETT, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man died after losing control of his motorcycle in … Read Full Article
Police release names of south Omaha shooting victims
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police have released the names of a man who was fatally shot and another wounded … Read Full Article
Sports News
Lady Knights still growing, Arizona student signs on
North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights basketball team has signed Leilani Pinedo from Tucson, Ariz., to a national letter of intent for the 2018-19 season. Pinedo, a 5’ 8” shooting guard, played her high school basketball at Cienega High School in Vail, Ariz. Pinedo played half the season her senior season, […]
Ron Brown back with Nebraska
Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost announced Wednesday that Ron Brown has joined the Cornhusker football staff as Director of Player Development. Brown has 24 previous years of coaching experience at Nebraska, serving as an assistant coach from 1987 to 2003, and again from 2008 to 2014. Brown served as associate head coach at Liberty University […]
Winners from Jr. Ambassador Golf Tournament
16-18 boys: 1st place Drew Phillips 152 2nd place Gavin Fox 153 3rd place Connor Dormann 154 4th place Jayden Jones 156 5th place Tanner Ruda 161 14-15 boys: 1st place Kasch Morrison 144 2nd place Cole Fedderson 154 3rd … Read Full Article
Two Huskers join NABC Honors Court
Lincoln -- Nebraska basketball players Tanner Borchardt and Johnny Trueblood were recognized for their efforts in the classroom Thursday, as both players were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. The honor … Read Full Article
North Platte Chamber Ambassadors Junior Golf Classic Day one results
North Platte, Ne - The Annual NPCA Junior Golf Classic has one day in the books. The event tee'd off at Lake Maloney for the first day and will travel to Rivers Edge for day two. Below is the day one results for the age groups: Boys … Read Full Article
Five NPCC Knights hit All-Nebraska Honors
North Platte – The Omaha World Herald has announced the All-Nebraska Two-Year College softball team for the 2018 season. Five North Platte Community College Knights players were named honorable mention on the team. They are: Erin Renwick, Emily … Read Full Article