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North Platte Police find 24 pounds of marijuana, mushrooms during traffic stop
North Platte Police find 24 pounds of marijuana, mushrooms during traffic stop

North Platte Police seized drugs and cash during a traffic stop on the city’s east side Monday night.

NSP Investigating Death at Swanson Reservoir

NSP Investigating Death at Swanson Reservoir

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is investigating a death that occurred Friday at Swanson Reservoir State Rec Area in Hitchcock County.

Two North Platte people arrested after fentanyl pills and meth found in vehicle, police say

Two North Platte people arrested after fentanyl pills and meth found in vehicle, police say

Two people from North Platte were arrested after fentanyl pills and meth were allegedly found inside their vehicle on Monday.

McCook police chief announces plan to resign

McCook police chief announces plan to resign

The City of McCook will begin searching to fill a key role within the community.

Burglary investigation leads to truckloads of suspected stolen property seized from North Platte home

Burglary investigation leads to truckloads of suspected stolen property seized from North Platte home

Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two North Platte men following a burglary east of Maxwell, while a third suspect remains at large.

Vehicle thefts in Lincoln, Keith Counties lead to arrest of teen

Vehicle thefts in Lincoln, Keith Counties lead to arrest of teen

An 18-year-old male was arrested in connection to several reports of vehicle thefts in Sutherland and Paxton early Thursday morning.

Fair-goers assist sheriff's deputy in apprehending wanted person in Chase County

Fair-goers assist sheriff's deputy in apprehending wanted person in Chase County

The Chase County Sheriff's office is thanking a group of samaritans for assisting a lone deputy in apprehending an individual at the Chase County Fair in Imperial on Saturday night. 

Before ‘The Godfather,’ a Coppola film shot in western Nebraska played a pivotal role in Hollywood’s evolution

Before ‘The Godfather,’ a Coppola film shot in western Nebraska played a pivotal role in Hollywood’s evolution

Directors Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas and actors James Caan and Robert Duvall all spent several weeks in a western Nebraska. It was 1968, and while the movie got little attention at the time, it proved pivotal in the evolution of Hollywood.

Authorities respond to 'suspicious circumstances' in Hershey

Authorities respond to 'suspicious circumstances' in Hershey

LINCOLN COUNTY, Neb. -- At about 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, the Lincoln County Dispatch Center receive a call of suspicious circumstances at a residence in Hershey. A man and woman drove onto her property, insisting on buying chickens.

NeDNR podcast features Perkins County Canal

NeDNR podcast features Perkins County Canal

Alexa Davis and Dehvynne Ashmore hosts Around the Watercooler with NeDNR

Colorado coach Deion Sanders gets hackles up over some of his players not joining in fight at camp

Colorado coach Deion Sanders gets hackles up over some of his players not joining in fight at camp

Most football coaches preach about players keeping their cool in the dog days of August when temperatures and tempers both tend to flare. Not Deion Sanders.

Gas leak injures two, closes Highway 30 in Keith County

Gas leak injures two, closes Highway 30 in Keith County

Two people were injured in Keith County after a gas leak late Wednesday morning.

No injuries, other accidents in vehicle fire on Interstate 80 near Ogallala on Sunday

No injuries, other accidents in vehicle fire on Interstate 80 near Ogallala on Sunday

The Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire near mile marker 125 on Interstate 80 on Sunday afternoon. 

FBI Omaha offers $10,000 reward in missing person investigation

FBI Omaha offers $10,000 reward in missing person investigation

FBI Omaha has says they are still investigating the 2019 disappearance of a Trenton teen, and have announced the offering of an award. 

Sutherland woman uses family member's information for student loans, gets probation

Sutherland woman uses family member's information for student loans, gets probation

A Sutherland woman was sentenced to one year of probation for trafficking in a password or similar information. 

Colorado man sentenced to probation for Lacey Act violations after hunting in Nebraska

Colorado man sentenced to probation for Lacey Act violations after hunting in Nebraska

A 50-year-old Colorado man was sentenced on Friday to two years probation for violating the Lacey Act. 

Health alert issued after harmful algal blooms detected at Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County

Health alert issued after harmful algal blooms detected at Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County

The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County.

Theft from vehicles spikes again in North Platte during the summer months

Theft from vehicles spikes again in North Platte during the summer months

The month of July is vehicle theft prevention month and fortunately, in Greater Nebraska, vehicle thefts are not too common.

5k Color Run raises money for the Nebraska Kidney Association

5k Color Run raises money for the Nebraska Kidney Association

The Platte River Fitness series held their annual Color Run to help raise money for the Nebraska Kidney Association Saturday morning.

Presence of emerald ash borer located in Nemaha County, North Platte

Presence of emerald ash borer located in Nemaha County, North Platte

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has discovered the presence of emerald ash borer in two different locations.

Former Trenton woman sentenced for meth-related conviction

Former Trenton woman sentenced for meth-related conviction

A woman who used to live in Trenton was sentenced to prison after a meth-related conviction.

Is it still safe to fish during an algal bloom? Thoughts from NGPC fisheries

Is it still safe to fish during an algal bloom? Thoughts from NGPC fisheries

During the dog days of summer, it’s not uncommon for waters across Nebraska to become impacted by blue-green algae. It often leaves anglers wondering if it’s still safe to fish.

Authorities searching for driver, vehicle involved in camper trailer accident at Lake McConaughy

Authorities searching for driver, vehicle involved in camper trailer accident at Lake McConaughy

The driver of a vehicle towing a camper that rolled Saturday evening partially blocking Nebraska Highway 92 east of Lemoyne apparently left the scene before law-enforcement officers arrived.

School District seeking to fill Cool Kids Club director vacancy

School District seeking to fill Cool Kids Club director vacancy

A promotion resulted in a Sidney Public Schools vacancy needing filling urgently.

Scottsbluff man arrested after single vehicle accident

Scottsbluff man arrested after single vehicle accident

Scottsbluff Police responded to a single vehicle accident at about 12:24 a.m. Monday, July 10. Three people were treated for injuries and one arrested.

Former educator accused of sexual assault appears in court

Former educator accused of sexual assault appears in court

A former North Platte high school teacher accused of sexual assault made an appearance in court Monday afternoon.

25-year-old man dies after fall at a Rocky Mountain waterfall

25-year-old man dies after fall at a Rocky Mountain waterfall

The National Park Service said a 25-year-old Rhode Island man died after falling and being pulled underwater at a waterfall in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park on Sunday.

Keith County man added to 1868 Foundation Board of Directors

Keith County man added to 1868 Foundation Board of Directors

The Board of Trustees for the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation appointed two individuals to serve a three-year term on its Board of Directors, bringing the total number of Board Members to ten.

Authorities locate missing jet skier at Lake McConaughy

Authorities locate missing jet skier at Lake McConaughy

Emergency personnel were rushed to Lake McConaughy Friday for a report of a missing jet skier in dangerous water conditions with a strong thunderstorm approaching the Keith County recreational area. 

Tornado rips through massive Wyoming coal mining site, injures 8 people

Tornado rips through massive Wyoming coal mining site, injures 8 people

A tornado touching down in northeast Wyoming at the country's largest coal-mining site has injured eight people and knocked over employee transport buses and empty train cars at the facility.

Hail hurts dozens of concertgoers, scraps Louis Tomlinson show at Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver

Hail hurts dozens of concertgoers, scraps Louis Tomlinson show at Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver

A brief but fierce storm pummeled concertgoers at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver with golf ball-sized hail, injuring dozens and forcing the cancellation of the show’s headliner, former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson.

Authorities identify body found in UP locomotive earlier this week

Authorities identify body found in UP locomotive earlier this week

Investigators with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office have completed their investigation into a deceased male found Sunday at Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard near North Platte.

Tornado Warning - Southwestern Logan County in northeastern Colorado

Tornado Warning - Southwestern Logan County in northeastern Colorado

Tornado Warning - Southwestern Logan County in northeastern Colorado

Tornado Warning - Northeastern Morgan County, North Central Washington County, Southwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Tornado Warning - Northeastern Morgan County, North Central Washington County, Southwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Tornado Warning - Northeastern Morgan County, North Central Washington County, Southwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeastern Scottsbluff and North Central Banner Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeastern Scottsbluff and North Central Banner Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeastern Scottsbluff and North Central Banner Counties

Tornado Warning - West Central Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Tornado Warning - West Central Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Tornado Warning - West Central Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Flash Flood Warning - Northwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Flash Flood Warning - Northwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Flash Flood Warning - Northwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Central Scottsbluff & Central Banner County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Central Scottsbluff & Central Banner County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Central Scottsbluff & Central Banner County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Northeastern Kimball County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Northeastern Kimball County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Northeastern Kimball County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Southeastern Laramie County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Southeastern Laramie County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Southeastern Laramie County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Northwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Northwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Northwestern Logan County in Northeastern Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska

Fatal jet ski accident at Lake McConaughy claims life of Colorado teenager

Fatal jet ski accident at Lake McConaughy claims life of Colorado teenager

Authorities are investigating a fatal jet ski accident on Lake McConaughy, north of Ogallala in Keith County, on Saturday afternoon.

2023 Keith County Big Give concludes with strong numbers

2023 Keith County Big Give concludes with strong numbers

The 2023 Keith County Big Give concluded with a total of 748 donations that raised $256,475.

Hastings racing license owner plans to move license to Ogallala, ending plans for Hastings casino and horse track

Hastings racing license owner plans to move license to Ogallala, ending plans for Hastings casino and horse track

The entity that possesses the horse racing license in Hastings says it plans to move the license to Ogallala, effectively ending plans to build a casino and horse track in Adams County.

NSAA Class D State Golf brings an economic impact of over $40,000 to North Platte

NSAA Class D State Golf brings an economic impact of over $40,000 to North Platte

North Platte hosted NSAA Class D Boys State Golf in May. In total, 96 golfers competed at the Lake Maloney Golf Course.

47th annual NEBRASKAland Days Road Run held at Wild West Arena

47th annual NEBRASKAland Days Road Run held at Wild West Arena

The 47th annual NEBRASKAland Days Road Run was held at the Wild West Arena on Saturday morning. 

Inmate sentenced for Lincoln County murder dies while incarcerated

Inmate sentenced for Lincoln County murder dies while incarcerated

Authorities said an inmate, who was sentenced for a murder that happened in Lincoln County several years ago, died Friday morning while incarcerated. 

Assault charge dropped against Stapleton superintendent

Assault charge dropped against Stapleton superintendent

Charges against a central Nebraska school superintendent have been dismissed.

Train enthusiasts excited about the Union Pacific Big Boy coming to North Platte Thursday

Train enthusiasts excited about the Union Pacific Big Boy coming to North Platte Thursday

Train enthusiasts, or ferroequinologists, from across the country are excited for Union Pacific’s Big Boy’s planned stop in North Platte on Thursday as it moves towards Omaha for the College World Series.

Air Force signs off on Sentinel Project

Air Force signs off on Sentinel Project

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The construction phase of Sentinel, the Air Force’s multi-billion-dollar missile modernization effort, was cleared for takeoff May 19 as Robert Moriarty, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Insta

Flooding continues to impact southwest Nebraska

Flooding continues to impact southwest Nebraska

Heavy rains that started on Friday continued to impact southwest Nebraska throughout the entire holiday weekend.

Police investigate single-car accident

Police investigate single-car accident

SIDNEY -- A 2015 KIA Soul went off 11th Avenue Sunday, colliding with a tree in Legion Park.

Flooding early Friday in southwest Nebraska

Flooding early Friday in southwest Nebraska

Heavy rains are battering parts of southwest Nebraska Friday morning.

North Platte man arrested after pursuit in stolen large box truck

North Platte man arrested after pursuit in stolen large box truck

Authorities said they arrested a person in North Platte following a brief pursuit with a large box truck.

Two people killed when house explodes in South Dakota; cause of blast is under investigation

Two people killed when house explodes in South Dakota; cause of blast is under investigation

The South Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house explosion that killed two people.

Authorities respond to Sunday morning semi fire on I-80 near Paxton

Authorities respond to Sunday morning semi fire on I-80 near Paxton

A Sunday morning semi fire impacted I-80 traffic in western Nebraska.

Colorado man tries to trade places with dog to avoid DUI arrest

Colorado man tries to trade places with dog to avoid DUI arrest

A driver, who was pulled over for speeding, tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest, police in Colorado said.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Kimball

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Kimball

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Kimball

Game and Parks free fishing, park entry day set for this weekend

Game and Parks free fishing, park entry day set for this weekend

The Nebraska Game and Parks commission is hoping to get people excited about the number of outdoor activities the state has to offer.

National Veterans Awareness riders to stop in Sidney

National Veterans Awareness riders to stop in Sidney

SIDNEY -- A group of motorcyclists will stop in Sidney Saturday morning. The tour is part of the National Veterans Awareness Organization ride.

Mountain lion that swatted 11-year-old girl’s cheek killed in Colorado

Mountain lion that swatted 11-year-old girl’s cheek killed in Colorado

In Colorado’s mountains, an 11-year-old girl went to check on the family’s chickens in their wooden hen house Wednesday only to find a mountain lion that swatted at her face, leaving a small puncture wound on her cheek, according to wildlife officials.

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warning: Logan

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warning: Logan

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warning: Logan

Severe Thunderstorm: Cheyenne and Kimball

Severe Thunderstorm: Cheyenne and Kimball

Severe Thunderstorm: Cheyenne and Kimball

Tornado Warning: Morgan and Central Washington

Tornado Warning: Morgan and Central Washington

Tornado Warning: Morgan and Central Washington