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Pickup, train collide near Sutherland
At 4 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln County’s 911 center received a report that a pickup collided with a train at a county road near O’Fallon’s Crossing, about a mile east of Sutherland.
Country music show raises funds for Betty’s Way fire victims, volunteers
A music show and benefit generated more than $9,000 Sunday for victims and first responders of the Betty's Way Fire.
Jacobson meets public, emphasizes need to advocate for western Nebraska
With 15 days left in the 108th legislative session, Sen. Mike Jacobson held a Town Hall in North Platte Saturday night to talk with constituents about property tax relief, the EPIC consumption tax, health care for farmers, Homestead Exemptions, medigap, and inheritance taxes.
Jordan wins main event at MCF fight night
North Platte native Kam "The Sham" Jordan defeated Clint Eberspecher with a rear naked choke hold Saturday night in the main event of the MCF St. Paddy's Beatdown, a night of mixed martial arts fights at the D&N Event Center.
Pursuit: Three arrested on meth charges
A pursuit and three-hour manhunt Friday night ended with the arrest of three people who were hiding in the hills southwest of Gothenburg.
Remembering Vietnam
During the era of the Vietnam War, a draftee spent at least two years on active duty. After four months of basic training, many of them carried their rifles and gear into Vietnam.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County, March 14-23:
Legislature upholds Gov’s veto of free syringe exchange
The Nebraska Legislature upheld the governor's veto Monday of a bill that would have provided free, clean syringes to meth users, introduced by Sen. Megan Hunt.
State/Regional News
Troopers arrest four after hi-speed pursuit near Gretna
State troopers, with help from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, arrested four people Friday evening, March 16, following a pursuit in eastern Nebraska.