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Will Smith’s ‘Focus’ Tops Box Office with $19.1 Million

NEW YORK (AP) — Will Smith’s caper “Focus” dethroned “Fifty Shades of Grey” at the box office, but the film’s …Read More

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Kearney School Administrator Assaulted by Student

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Kearney police are trying to determine whether a high school student assaulted an administrator. Kearney school …Read More

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Nebraska Looking at Ways to Lure Out-of-State Tourists

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill under review by a legislative committee could boost out-of-state tourism to some of Nebraska’s …Read More

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Hot Sheets (3/1): The Land of Questionable Haircuts

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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Hot Sheets (2/28): Give a Little Whistle

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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Nebraska High Court: Made Up Name Not Criminal Impersonation

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In a split decision, the Nebraska Supreme Court has determined that simply giving police a made-up …Read More

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Bipartisan Team Seeks Changes for Nebraska Redistricting

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bipartisan team in the Legislature is trying to reform Nebraska’s politically charged process of approving …Read More

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Lincoln County Marriage Licenses (Week of Feb. 23)

Rusty William Foster, 20, North Platte and Delta Dawna Elsasser, 18, Hershey   Robert Daniel Woodward, 42, North Platte and …Read More

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Alcohol, Marijuana Use Suspected in Crash West of NP

A North Platte man is in a Kearney hospital following a crash on Thursday. At around 2:04 a.m., deputies with …Read More

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NP Man Accused of Stealing $1,000 Worth of Items from Walmart

A 21-year-old North Platte man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly stole items from Walmart. At around 11:04 …Read More

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Regional News

Homestead National Monument to Host Storytelling Festival

BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — The Homestead National Monument of America has scheduled a storytelling festival this week. The performances are …Read More

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Buffett Expects Another Big Crowd at Shareholder Meeting

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The crowd at this year’s Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting is likely to top 40,000 as the …Read More

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3rd Child Dies After Carbon Monoxide Leak in Ohio Home

TROY, Ohio (AP) — A third child has died after being found in an Ohio home where there were high …Read More

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Authorities Seize 15 Tons of Marijuana at US-Mexico Border

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal authorities have seized more than 15 tons of marijuana in a near-record bust at a …Read More

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Blind Dog Rescued After Being Lost for 2 Weeks In the Cold

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A blind dog who wandered away from her Ester home during a cold snap has been …Read More

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Grand Island Beekeeping Plan Sent Back to Drawing Board

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A Grand Island animal advisory board has sent a plan to allow beehives within city …Read More

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Omaha Man Sentenced to Probation for Tax Evasion

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 44-year-old Omaha real estate agent accused of running a sports bookmaking operation has been sentenced …Read More

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Woman Dies in Midtown Omaha Crash

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A driver has died in a midtown Omaha crash that also severely injured her adult passenger, …Read More

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Police: Man, 60, Crushed to Death at Ohio Machine Shop

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Police say a 60-year-old man has been crushed to death at a machine shop in Ohio. …Read More

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Report Slams Winnebago Tribe Council Member Bonuses, Perks

WINNEBAGO, Neb. (AP) — A tribal investigative committee says Winnebago tribal council members have been paid hundreds of thousands of …Read More

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Other News

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket Announced

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ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten announced the bracket on Sunday for the 2015 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, which …Read More

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Huskers Win 5-1, Take Final Two Games at LMU

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Los Angeles, Calif. – After dropping the series opener on Friday night, 4-1, the Nebraska baseball team (6-4, 0-0 Big …Read More

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Lincoln Woman Arrested for Stealing Dog from Ex-Boyfriend

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska woman has been charged with breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s home and stealing the dog …Read More

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Fontaine, Dubnyk Help Wild to 3-1 Win over Avalanche

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DENVER (AP) — Justin Fontaine broke a second-period tie, and Devan Dubnyk stopped 33 shots, leading the Minnesota Wild to …Read More

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Storm Sweep Sioux City With 5-1 Victory

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KEARNEY, Neb. – Cody Milan scored twice and the Tri-City Storm (29-12-6) defeated the Sioux City Musketeers (31-13-5) 5-1 at …Read More

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NPCC Knights Advance in Region IX Tournament with Win over Otero

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The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team defeated the Otero Junior College Rattlers 79 – 72 at McDonald – …Read More

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Kubat Delivers in 8-1 Win

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Los Angeles, Calif. – Behind the arm of senior Kyle Kubat and a season-high 15-hit effort from the Husker offense, …Read More

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Delgado Late Basket helps Seton Hall Snap 6-Game Skid with Win over Jays

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Angel Delgado grabbed a rebound and scored with 16 seconds to play and Seton Hall rallied …Read More

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Eva Louise (Edwards) Gilbert

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Eva Louise (Edwards) Gilbert, age 60 of North Platte, peacefully passed away at her home on February 25, 2015. Eva …Read More

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Turkey Hunting Workshops Scheduled Across Nebraska

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has scheduled six spring turkey hunting workshops to help prepare …Read More

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