Lyle Regennitter, 77, of Bennington, Neb. passed peacefully on June 7, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Born in Murdo, S.D., he carried a deep love for his home state throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and then earned […]

Darrel Austin Davis, 90, of North Platte, formerly of Grand Island, passed away peacefully at dawn as the rain began to fall on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was the first born son to Carl and Ethel (Sinclair) Davis on March 7, 1936 in Plainview, Ark. The family moved to Grand Island when he was […]

A hantavirus outbreak on the Netherlands cruise ship “MV Hondius” in the Atlantic Ocean has raised questions about where the rare, often fatal illness could have originated Out of 150 passengers on the ship, at least eight have suspected or confirmed cases, and three people have died. Seventeen Americans arrived overnight in Nebraska, where the […]

Brenda Lee Seery-McCormick, wife, mother, sister, friend and accomplished legal professional, died peacefully on April 19, 2026 at the age of 63. Born on March 27, 1963, in North Platte, Brenda was the daughter of Don and Marymae Seery. She graduated from North Platte Senior High in 1981, continuing her education at Kearney State College […]

Two professional skateboarders will be on hand for the official opening of the skate park at Centennial Park on May 9. Ryan Lay and Tom Asta will give an exhibition, skate with local skaters and sign autographs. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 10 a.m., the North Platte Parks and Recreation department said. Lay, […]

Gregory Fanter of North Platte passed away Dec. 30 2025 at the age of 63. Greg was born in North Platte on May 7 1962 to Bill and Wilma Fanter. He was the youngest of five boys. As a young boy Greg enjoyed riding horses and playing baseball. For many years Greg was employed as […]

Lynn C. Beebe of Omaha passed away Feb. 20, 2026 at age 73. Lynn was born in Omaha on Dec. 10, 1952, the first of two children born to Ward and Marie (Gentleman) Beebe. In 1966, the family moved to North Platte, where he graduated from North Platte High School with the Class of 1971. […]

Barbara Mae Pelton-Nixon, 91, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born on a ranch west of Arthur and spent most of her adult life in Crawford before spending her final years in Chadron, where she was cherished by family and friends. Barbara was a devoted […]

Chip Alan Brown, 64, of Elm Springs, Ark. passed away at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, following a year-long battle with cancer. He had the privilege of spending his final days surrounded by friends and family along with plenty of laughter, good food, storytelling, hugs, tears, letters, and tributes. The night before he passed, […]