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Weather service includes Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado in severe weather watch
Weather service includes Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado in severe weather watch

A cluster of thunderstorms that developed east of Interstate 25 in Wyoming at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon pushed into the Nebraska Panhandle after 4 p.m., spawning a severe thunderstorm watch.

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.

Nebraskaland Bank hosts Community Shred Day

Nebraskaland Bank hosts Community Shred Day

Nebraskaland Bank held its Community Shred Day Friday in North Platte.

Finding Her Footing: Kadra Novak's rise at News Channel Nebraska

Finding Her Footing: Kadra Novak's rise at News Channel Nebraska

In less than three years, Novak has earned multiple promotions, she operates as digital director and assistant news director out of Norfolk.

Ash Hollow State Historical Park reopens

Ash Hollow State Historical Park reopens

Ash Hollow State Historical Park near Lewellen has reopened after minor flooding over the weekend.

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.

North Platte native sets himself up for success in the sports industry

North Platte native sets himself up for success in the sports industry

It takes hard work and dedication to succeed in the sports industry. But you don’t have to tell Jack Mohr that. He’s already well aware.

Heavy, flooding rainfall possible Thursday

Heavy, flooding rainfall possible Thursday

Another day of heavy rainfall could create flooding conditions in southwest Nebraska. 

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

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln County

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln County

During the evening hours of Thursday, May 4, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Lincoln County.

Spring Fling in full swing at Cody Park

Spring Fling in full swing at Cody Park

Spring Fling was in full swing at Cody Park in North Platte on Saturday.

Severe thunderstorm warning: Sedgwick County, Phillips County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Sedgwick County, Phillips County

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Phillips County and Sedgwick County in northeastern Colorado until 5:30 p.m.

Natick fire over 80 percent contained, more than 2K acres burned as of Friday

Natick fire over 80 percent contained, more than 2K acres burned as of Friday

The wildfire near Halsey has gotten bigger, though firefighters have been able to get the blaze over 80 percent contained.

Natick wildfire in central Nebraska 50% contained

Natick wildfire in central Nebraska 50% contained

A wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon is now 50% contained.

North Platte City Council approves annexation of around 75 acres of land

North Platte City Council approves annexation of around 75 acres of land

The North Platte City Council approved expanding the corporate limits of the City by about 75 acres on Tuesday. The land is primarily located in the southeastern portion of North Platte.

North Platte family awarded free roof by Greater Nebraska company

North Platte family awarded free roof by Greater Nebraska company

Crystal Carland and her family are no strangers to tragedy. In 2020, Carland’s son Franklin drowned.

Six contestants announced for annual Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageants

Six contestants announced for annual Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageants

The Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association has announced six contestants for its annual pageant.

Sunny Side 4-H group spends Sunday picking up trash along Keystone Lake Road

Sunny Side 4-H group spends Sunday picking up trash along Keystone Lake Road

The Sunny Side 4-H Club in Keith County collected approximately 10 bags of trash along Keystone Lake Road east of Lake McConaughy on Sunday.

Lincoln County man facing murder charges gets new hearing date

Lincoln County man facing murder charges gets new hearing date

A Lincoln County man who was arrested for the murder of Geoffrey Allen in August 2021 appeared in District Court Monday.

INTERVIEW: Six years after ‘Cabela’s debacle,’ Sidney’s lights are still on

INTERVIEW: Six years after ‘Cabela’s debacle,’ Sidney’s lights are still on

When Bass Pro Shop acquired Cabela's in 2017, many predicted it would be the end for Sidney, home to Cabela's corporate headquarters.

WSC selects 48 students for RHOP's fall 2023 semester

WSC selects 48 students for RHOP's fall 2023 semester

Wayne State College announces that 48 students have been chosen for the highly selective Rural Health Opportunities Program for Fall 2023.  

Head-on two-vehicle accident leaves two injured in Lincoln County

Head-on two-vehicle accident leaves two injured in Lincoln County

On Sunday, authorities said that two people were injured during a two-vehicle accident that was head-on in Lincoln County.

Tryon rancher named to NPPD Board of Directors

Tryon rancher named to NPPD Board of Directors

A McPherson County rancher has been named to the Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors.

Two crashes at same intersection leaves one person hospitalized

Two crashes at same intersection leaves one person hospitalized

One person was taken to the hospital after striking a semi truck Saturday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Walker Road and South Jeffers Street.

North Platte students debut documentary on Perkins County Canal Project

North Platte students debut documentary on Perkins County Canal Project

For several months North Platte High School Students under the direction of Mr. Philep Wiley spent hours working on a documentary entitled; Water War:

Keith County firefighters respond to structure fire

Keith County firefighters respond to structure fire

OGALLALA -- A county wide response was paged for a structure fire in the Ogallala District Wednesday evening.

Semi accident in Keith County leaves one dead

Semi accident in Keith County leaves one dead

One person is dead after a semi crash in Keith County Wednesday morning, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

North Platte Police find missing 14-year-old, Kansas man in police custody

North Platte Police find missing 14-year-old, Kansas man in police custody

A Kansas man is now in police custody and facing multiple charges after a 14-year-old girl was reported missing from North Platte Wednesday morning, North Platte Police said.

Grass fire burns cedar trees north of Otter Creek at Lake McConaughy

Grass fire burns cedar trees north of Otter Creek at Lake McConaughy

Fire departments around Lake McConaughy in Keith County responded to a grass fire Friday. 

North Platte couple arrested at Buffalo Bill Campground

North Platte couple arrested at Buffalo Bill Campground

A North Platte couple were arrested Friday morning at the Buffalo Bill Campground.

I-80 reopened after long-term HazMat closure

I-80 reopened after long-term HazMat closure

Both directions of travel on Interstate 80 between North Platte and Brady are now open after a lengthy closure following a crash and hazardous materials spill Thursday.

Temporary campfire ban in effect at Nebraska state parks

Temporary campfire ban in effect at Nebraska state parks

In conjunction with the statewide ban on open fires through midnight April 16, Nebraska Game and Parks is implementing a temporary ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas during the same timeframe.

Fatality accident at Lake Maloney

Fatality accident at Lake Maloney

A North Platte man was killed when a vehicle he was driving slammed into a tree at Lake Maloney.

Corrosive material leak in I-80 semi-tractor-trailer crash

Corrosive material leak in I-80 semi-tractor-trailer crash

Both directions of Interstate 80 near Maxwell were closed after a two-semi crash caused a leak of corrosive material Thursday afternoon, the Nebraska State Patrol said.

High grass fire danger creates stressful week for local fire divisions

High grass fire danger creates stressful week for local fire divisions

O’Brien says the high fire danger leads to spring having potential to be the busiest time of the year for many fire departments.

Lincoln County authorities have identified body found on locomotive

Lincoln County authorities have identified body found on locomotive

Authorities have identified the female body that was found in a locomotive that was found in Bailey Yard Sunday. 

Flood Communications buys Twister Radio of Gordon and Valentine

Flood Communications buys Twister Radio of Gordon and Valentine

Nebraska’s largest media company is continuing to expand within the state’s borders.

UNK senior Jessica Klingelhoefer recognized as national Health Education Major of the Year

UNK senior Jessica Klingelhoefer recognized as national Health Education Major of the Year

University of Nebraska at Kearney student Jessica Klingelhoefer was recently recognized as a Health Education Major of the Year by SHAPE America-Society of Health and Physical Educators.

Grass fire south of North Platte

Grass fire south of North Platte

The North Platte Fire Department and other rural departments responded to a grass fire several miles south of North Platte on Tuesday.

Weather service advises to avoid outdoor burning Tuesday, Wednesday

Weather service advises to avoid outdoor burning Tuesday, Wednesday

Gusty winds, near record high temperatures and minimum humidities will create near-critical fire weather conditions through Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne. 

Lincoln County authorities investigate body found on locomotive in Bailey Yard

Lincoln County authorities investigate body found on locomotive in Bailey Yard

Authorities in Lincoln County said they are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found on a locomotive. 

North Platte Police issue new scam warning

North Platte Police issue new scam warning

The North Platte Police Department issued a scam alert on Saturday after several residents reporting a new disturbing trend.

North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student submits resignation

North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student submits resignation

A North Platte High School teacher that was charged with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old student has turned in his resignation letter.

North Platte City Council endorses Wilkinson Redevelopment plan for I-80 exit

North Platte City Council endorses Wilkinson Redevelopment plan for I-80 exit

The Wilkinson Companies’ Redevelopment Plan for commercial property off I-80 Exit 179 was once again the center of conversation at North Platte City Hall Tuesday evening.

North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student pleads not guilty

North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student pleads not guilty

A North Platte High School teacher charged with sexual assault of a 17-year-old student pleaded not guilty in Lincoln County District Court Monday.

Temperature differs by more than 70 degrees across Nebraska

Temperature differs by more than 70 degrees across Nebraska

Temperatures are looking different across the state today. 

Weather information: alerts, closings and road conditions

Weather information: alerts, closings and road conditions

Here's the latest winter weather information, including weather alerts, road conditions, and storm closings and cancellations.

North Platte couple facing charges of tax evasion back in Lincoln County Court

North Platte couple facing charges of tax evasion back in Lincoln County Court

A central Nebraska couple that operated dozens of electronic skill games are facing charges of tax evasion. 

Lake McConaughy guests seeing results of park upgrades

Lake McConaughy guests seeing results of park upgrades

Upgrades to Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area near Ogallala in 2022 have improved boating access, traffic flow, fishing amenities, beach access and more.

Authorities arrest suspect in Arizona homicide involving Ogallala High School graduate

Authorities arrest suspect in Arizona homicide involving Ogallala High School graduate

Victims connected to Ogallala and O'Neill communities

Truck accident closes right shoulder of U.S. Highway 26

Truck accident closes right shoulder of U.S. Highway 26

LEWELLEN -- The Nebraska State Patrol is reporting a truck accident on Highway 26 near milemarker 119 in Garden County. 

Troopers arrest Missouri truck driver near Ogallala after alleged road rage incident

Troopers arrest Missouri truck driver near Ogallala after alleged road rage incident

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Missouri man following an alleged road rage incident Saturday evening during the strong winter storm in western Nebraska.

Two to five more inches of snow possible Monday

Two to five more inches of snow possible Monday

Old Man Winter refuses to release his grip from the Sidney area.

Early spring snow storm closes interstates, highways

Early spring snow storm closes interstates, highways

Two main road arteries in the southern Nebraska Panhandle closed Saturday afternoon due to winter weather conditions.

Weather service upgrades Cheyenne, Deuel, and Garden Counties to winter storm warning

Weather service upgrades Cheyenne, Deuel, and Garden Counties to winter storm warning

A 36-hour snowfall projection map from the WeatherEye Weather Center pinpoints Sidney and Dalton to receive nearly nine inches of snow through Monday. Potter could receive around 5.5 inches. 

NWS: Early spring snow storm could drop 8-10 inches in Nebraska Panhandle through Monday

NWS: Early spring snow storm could drop 8-10 inches in Nebraska Panhandle through Monday

A winter weather advisory was issued for Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner, Scotts Bluff, Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Garden, and Deuel Counties in the Nebraska Panhandle at 3:41 a.m. Saturday.

New Mystery: Remembering Nebraska’s forgotten 'whodunit queen'

New Mystery: Remembering Nebraska’s forgotten 'whodunit queen'

Eva Mahoney grew up to write 59 books in 60 years, became one of the most famed mystery novelists on Earth, won the highest award given to mystery writers and earned the nickname 'America's Agatha Christie.'

Auction features cattle seized from Lincoln County property

Auction features cattle seized from Lincoln County property

Hundreds of cattle that were seized earlier this month was auctioned off Tuesday afternoon at the North Platte Stockyards.

Stapleton School Board throws support behind superintendent after assault charge

Stapleton School Board throws support behind superintendent after assault charge

A Logan County school board is supporting its superintendent after an assault charge was filed against him earlier this month.

Ogallala native named Chadron State February Student of the Month

Ogallala native named Chadron State February Student of the Month

Makayla Denbo of Ogallala, Nebraska, has been named the Project Strive Student of the Month for February.

Game and Parks spring trout stocking gets underway

Game and Parks spring trout stocking gets underway

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is making an effort to get more young Nebraskans interested in fishing.

Stapleton school superintendent facing assault charge

Stapleton school superintendent facing assault charge

A central Nebraska School administrator, already with a history of legal troubles, is facing assault charges again. 

Family works towards restoring habitat for sandhill cranes

Family works towards restoring habitat for sandhill cranes

Dennis Breen and his brothers bought a lot of land in central Nebraska off of the North Platte River in 1992, and ever since they have been restoring it to create a habitat for wildlife, including the Sandhill Crane.

NPCC students give back through Helping Hands program

NPCC students give back through Helping Hands program

North Platte Community College students are getting as much out of a local mentoring program as the youth they are serving. A group of NPCC students has been working with the North Platte Public Schools Helping Hands program since last fall.