LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts is once again promoting Nebraska to Mexican business and … Read Full Article
North Platte News
Ricketts meets with government, business leaders in Mexico
Priest pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting woman
ORD, Neb. (AP) — A May trial has been scheduled for a Roman Catholic priest accused of sexually … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets 2.19.19
Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges … Read Full Article
Distribution warehouse closes and eliminates 300 Omaha jobs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — About 300 jobs will be eliminated in the Omaha area when a distribution warehouse … Read Full Article
Farmers reminded about the dangers of working in grain bins
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Working in grain bins can be deadly, so insurers want to remind farmers of the … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets (2.18.19): Just a Bit Outside
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City, state get in step on plans for old veterans home
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — Grand Island's mayor says two state agencies will work with the city on … Read Full Article
It’s huge: Bigfoot Conference draws hundreds to Nebraska
HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — It's big — and it's back. The third annual Bigfoot Conference has drawn an … Read Full Article
Area News
Former treasurer sentenced for theft; must pay restitution
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A former treasurer has been sentenced for stealing from the Jewish Federation … Read Full Article
Jury awards $1.2M to Lincoln firefighter for retaliation
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A federal jury has awarded $1.2 million to a Lincoln firefighter who claimed … Read Full Article
Prosecutor denies man arrested in raid was kept from lawyer
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — An assistant U.S. attorney has denied allegations that federal agents and … Read Full Article
Nebraska mayor unhappy with mental health center’s location
BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska mayor is warning that his city could lose property tax revenue if … Read Full Article
Authorities say 1 person died in southeast Nebraska blaze
VESTA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say one person has been killed in a southeast Nebraska house … Read Full Article
School policy on reporting abuse differs from state law
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha school district's policy on reporting suspected abuse differs from … Read Full Article
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
Sports News
GAMESTORY: Bulldogs season comes to an end with loss in Lexington
The Bulldogs Boys basketball teams season has come to an end after a 55-39 pt loss in the B-7 sub-district tournament in Lexington. The game started off fast and furious with each team getting open looks that wouldn’t fall. Defense started to pick up in the first quarter as both the Minutemen and Bulldogs looked to […]
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 […]
Area Schools signing day (Updated)
February 6th was national signing day. Here are some local area student-athletes who are continuing their career at a collegiate level: Updated 2/7 6:45 am NPHS: Jake Johnson - Doane … Read Full Article
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