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Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, Dec. 12-24:
Woodhead inducted in College Football Hall of Fame
North Platte native Danny Woodhead was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame at the National Football Foundation (NFF) awards dinner on Dec. 10 in Las Vegas.
North Platte man sentenced to prison for meth distribution
Douglas Baker of North Platte was sentenced Monday to 3-9 years imprisonment for distribution of an exceptionally hazardous drug.
Gifts all wrapped for Santa Cop
North Platte Community College nursing students made short work Tuesday of wrapping gifts that Santa Cop will deliver to more than 40 families and 100 children.
Osgood school building to be sold
On Monday evening, the North Platte public school board approved the sale of Osgood Elementary, plus a no-increase contract for Supt. Todd Rhodes, and the 2025-26 district calendar.
New 911 service offers photos, videos, language translation
When seconds matter, having the most up-to-date information is critical. Now, callers to North Platte 911 can connect with first responders with photos, videos, transcriptions and prompt translations of foreign languages.
Quality growth funds recommended for 4-plexes at Mulligan Meadows
North Platte’s quality growth fund advisory committee voted Monday to recommend earmarking $360,000 to help finance Mulligan Meadows and other housing projects.
Police reports: Two teens charged in burglary
Two North Platte teenagers who tried to run away from police on Dec. 2 were caught and charged with felony burglary and other crimes.
Results of extra Thanksgiving traffic enforcement
State troopers and the North Platte police have released the results of special traffic enforcement during Thanksgiving week.
Police: Extra enforcement aimed at drunk driving
The North Platte police, along with law enforcement agencies nationwide, will participate in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, a high-visibility, drunk driving enforcement from Dec; 11-Jan. 1.
North Platte AA group celebrates 80 years
North Platte’s first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting was in 1944, as AA programs were slowly starting to spread across the United States.
Skate Park plans come down to two options
City officials held an open house Wednesday, Dec. 6 to receive feedback on two different design options for a new skate park in Centennial Park.
State/Regional News
Public housing dispute: Vulnerable renters need better environment
OMAHA -- The public housing agency serving Nebraska's largest city faces legal action amid claims of poor living conditions for a tenant with disabilities. The plaintiffs said it is an example of housing barriers limiting one's quality of life.
Kearney man sentenced to 10 years for meth distribution
Shelby Olson of Kearney was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday in federal court in Lincoln for distributing 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine.
Congressmen invite RFK, Jr. to visit Nebraska
Nebraska's congressmen -- Reps. Adrian Smith, Mike Flood and Don Bacon have invited Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to take an in-person look at rural Nebraska.
Expanded mountain lion season to kick off 2025
Nebraska’s mountain lion country will ring in the new year with the busiest hunting season to date for the species, including the first regulated hunt in the Wildcat Hills region.