LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A voter-approved law to expand Medicaid in Nebraska is quietly taking shape as … Read Full Article
North Platte News
Timetable still unclear for expanding Medicaid in Nebraska
The Hot Sheets (2.17.19): Who You Callin’ Loose?
Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges … Read Full Article
Nebraska hunters to be surveyed on game populations
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Hunters in Nebraska will be asked this year to offer their observations on game … Read Full Article
Colorado man accused of 2014 Nebraska child sex assault
GERING, Neb. (AP) — A Colorado resident is accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl when she … Read Full Article
Fifth case of polio-like AFM confirmed in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — State health officials say a fifth confirmed case of a rare, polio-like illness … Read Full Article
Judge keeps most Keystone XL pipeline work on hold
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge in Montana has largely kept in place an injunction that … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (2.16.19): Say Hello to My Little Friend
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Troopers find meth, marijuana, knife in traffic stop
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two men after discovering multiple drugs … Read Full Article
Area News
Nebraska justice’s father pronounced dead at crash scene
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say the father of a Nebraska Supreme Court justice was pronounced … Read Full Article
Woman gets 20-40 years for Omaha slaying
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A woman has been imprisoned for killing a man whose body was found in a vehicle … Read Full Article
Police seek better relations with developmentally disabled
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A police department in central Nebraska has started a free sticker program … Read Full Article
Nebraska sheriff’s deputy arrested in sex assault case
SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — State investigators say a southeastern Nebraska sheriff's deputy has been … Read Full Article
Omaha man pleads guilty to producing child pornography
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha man has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography for filming … Read Full Article
Officials: Flu blamed for deaths of child, sheriff’s deputy
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Officials in eastern Nebraska say a child and a Douglas County sheriff's deputy … Read Full Article
2nd man gets 60-80 years for Lincoln drug-debt slaying
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A second man accused of a fatal Lincoln beating over a drug debt has been … Read Full Article
Driver faces April sentencing for role in fatal accident
WISNER, Neb. (AP) — A driver will be sentenced in April for his role in a three-vehicle accident in … Read Full Article
Sports News
GAMESTORY: Bulldog girls show toughness late in W, Boys fall short
Scottsbluff, NE – The Bulldog basketball season is almost over. The Dawgs travel to the panhandle for a back to back to finish up their season. Last night (Feb 7th) was the first of the back to back against Scottsbluff. The night started well for the Lady Bulldogs, even before the game began it was […]
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Bulldogs find a new Volleyball Coach
North Platte High School Hires Head Volleyball Coach North Platte High School Activities Director, Marc Mroczek, has named Clancy Hammond as the new head volleyball coach for the 2019-2020 school year. Coach Clancy Hammond is currently the head … Read Full Article
NPHS Wrestling: Northwest JV invite results
Northwest JV Invite Results for North Platte JV 113A Joel Niles's place is 2nd and has scored 2.0 team points. Round 1 - Jerry Mejia (Grand Island) won by decision over Joel Niles (North Platte) (Dec 5-0) Round 3 - Joel Niles (North Platte) … Read Full Article
Former Husker QB Zac Taylor named Head Coach in NFL
The Cincinnati Bengals have hired former Nebraska great Zac Taylor as the 10th head coach in the history of the franchise. The Bengals made the announcement on Monday morning after Taylor completed his season with the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl … Read Full Article
NPHS Wrestling: Southwest Invite results
Southwest Invite Results for North Platte 113 Joel Niles (10-18) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Breckin Sauvage (Oberlin) 18-14 won by fall over Joel Niles (North Platte) 10-18 (Fall 1:06) Cons. Round 1 - Isaac … Read Full Article