North Platte News
The Hot Sheets (7.27.17): Stuck Like Glue
Nebraska school officials to help fight human trafficking
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Some Nebraska school administrators have been recruited into a task force … Read Full Article
Ford recalling 117,000 vehicles for safety defect
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 117,000 vehicles because the bolts in the seat, … Read Full Article
Inmate who overdosed may have gotten contraband from visitor
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new report says a Nebraska prisoner who overdosed on drugs may have gotten … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (7.26.17): Why So Sly?
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Tennessee man died in Nebraska I-80 crash, patrol says
LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a Tennessee man was killed in a crash along Interstate 80 in … Read Full Article
Inmate head-butted 2 staffers, Nebraska prison officials say
TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Officials say an inmate head-butted two staff members at a state prison in … Read Full Article
Registration open for NP ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’
The Alzheimer’s Association® is inviting residents of North Platte and surrounding communities to … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (7.25.17): Ways to Relax
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Inmates attack 2 more staffers at southeast Nebraska prison
TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Two more staff members have been attacked by prisoners at a state prison in … Read Full Article
Area News
Truck driver takes plea deal in Lancaster County crash death
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Garland man charged with misdemeanor vehicular homicide has taken a plea deal … Read Full Article
Man accused of burglary, stealing from Crane Trust
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee has been charged with … Read Full Article
Cops accused in stun-gun death to learn if they face charges
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A prosecutor plans to reveal the findings of an investigation into the death of a … Read Full Article
Judge OKs con’s request for DNA tests on homicide evidence
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A judge has granted a convict's request for DNA testing on untested evidence … Read Full Article
Day care sued after ex-worker’s sex assault sentencing
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Lawsuits have been filed against an Omaha day care that had employed a man who's … Read Full Article
Prosecutors: Omaha man fatally shot in fake meth deal
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Prosecutors say an Omaha man killed earlier this month was shot after he … Read Full Article
State Dept. warns of possibly tainted alcohol in Mexico
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The U.S. State Department is warning tourists going to Mexico about reports of … Read Full Article
2 men killed in separate Dodge County crashes, officials say
FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say two people have been killed in separate Dodge County motor … Read Full Article
Authorities release name of motorcyclist killed in collision
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a motorcyclist who was killed in a … Read Full Article
Omaha zoo to open tiger breeding facility
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An eastern Nebraska zoo plans to open a sperm bank and breeding facility for … Read Full Article
Sports News
NPCC Lady Knights basketball signs Georgia PG Jamesia Holliman
North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights basketball team has announced the signing of Jamesia Holliman to the 2017-18 basketball team. Holliman, a 5’ 4” point guard, is from Macon, Ga., played for Westside High School In two years of varsity action, Holliman averaged 7.2 points per games, had 3.4 rebounds per […]
NPCC Lady Knights volleyball team named NJCAA top academic team
North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team coached by Alexa McCall, was named by the National Junior College Athletic Association as the Academic Team of the Year for volleyball during the 2016 – 17 school year. The Lady Knights finished the school year with a 3.86 cumulative grade point average […]
AUDIO: Nebraska Greats Foundation to host golf tournament at River’s Edge on Friday
The Nebraska Greats Foundation will host the 2017 North Platte Golf Classic on Friday, July 14th at River’s Edge Golf Club. This is your chance to golf with former Nebraska athletes and support the mission of the Nebraska Greats Foundation in providing financial assistance to former Nebraska collegiate athletes who, as a result of a […]
NPCC Lady Knights basketball adds two players to 2017 class
North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights basketball team has announced the signing of two players to the 2017-18 team. Naria Hall of Wicita, Kan., and Hannah Johnson of Hershey, Neb., will join the Lady Knights this fall. Hall, who played her high school basketball at Wichita South High School, played last […]
