BROKEN BOW, Neb. (AP) — Another of the 21 nursing homes and assisted-living centers placed under … Read Full Article
North Platte News
Another nursing home under state control will be closing in May
The Hot Sheets 4.24.19
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Some lawmakers still looking to cut Nebraska’s corporate tax
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Some Nebraska lawmakers are still looking for ways to cut the state's top … Read Full Article
Omaha zoo asks for public’s help naming newborn giraffe
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha zoo is asking for the public's health in naming a giraffe born last … Read Full Article
The Hot Sheets 4.23.19
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Noon Rotary and ‘Josh the Otter’ partner in drowning prevention efforts
During April and May, the North Platte Noon Rotary Club will bring the Josh the Otter Water Safety … Read Full Article
North Platte’s “Shot in the Arm” housing impacted 80 local businesses
Workforce housing development continues to dominate the discussion in economic and community … Read Full Article
Nebraska prisons announce incentives to attract workers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's short-staffed prison system is now offering cash incentives to … Read Full Article
Area News
Bill to extend NRD’s flood project bonding authority stalls
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A natural resources district that maintains levees in the Omaha area and other … Read Full Article
Lincoln ban diverts cardboard from landfill, but hikes costs
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lincoln's year-old cardboard ban has led to a 76% drop in the amount sent to … Read Full Article
Judge adds 20-40 years to life sentence of Omaha woman
YORK, Neb. (AP) - A judge has added 20 to 40 more years to the life sentence being served by a woman … Read Full Article
Kan. woman who bought out Payless for flood victims gets a surprise on ‘Ellen’
Hays, Kan., woman Addy Tritt, whose story about buying out the Hays Payless store to help Nebraska … Read Full Article
Authorities ID crash victim as Lincoln car dealership owner
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) - Authorities have identified an Otoe County crash victim as the owner of a … Read Full Article
Man accused of dragging Nebraska deputy arrested in Texas
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A driver accused of dragging a Nebraska sheriff's deputy as the deputy … Read Full Article
Ex-director accused of stealing nearly $208K from show choir
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A former teacher has been accused of stealing nearly $208,000 from the … Read Full Article
Troopers find 368 LBs of marijuana during I-80 traffic stop
(LINCOLN, NEB.) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) found 368 pounds of marijuana and … Read Full Article
Sports News
Central Community College takes two from North Platte
The Central Community College softball team took a pair of games from North Platte Tuesday by the scores of 18-3 and 18-14. “We never gave up, we dug ourselves into big holes both games and had opportunities in almost every inning to help ourselves out and just fell short,” said North Platte Coach Janelle Higgins. […]
Fort Hays State shotgun team celebrates pinnacle season
By DIANE GASPER-O’BRIEN FHSU University Relations and Marketing The last time a Fort Hays State University team finished a season as undefeated national champions, Austin Svoboda was a toddler who hadn’t yet celebrated his second birthday, and Riley Ross had not even been born. That was 1996, when the Tiger men’s basketball team completed a […]
NP First Nationals: Pre-season with Jace Barker
I had a chance to sit down over Easter weekend for a few moments with the new head coach of the First Nationals. Here is what he had to say: … Read Full Article
NPHS Track: Nebraska Track and Field festival results
Boys Results 100 Meters Varsity - Finals x 13th Place - Nick Bocott 11.30aPR North Platte 15th Place - Jahmani Sterling 11.40aPR North Platte 400 Meters Varsity - Finals x 3rd Place - Kymani Sterling 51.79aPR North Platte 300m Hurdles - 36" … Read Full Article
NPSP Track: Mike Troxel invite results
NPHS Golf: Gothenburg invite results
Individual results: Team results: … Read Full Article