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Heisman winner Eric Crouch installs playground at Cody Park
Nebraska football legend and 2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch says it is just as important to play as it is to work, and he helps give kids the opportunity to do just that by installing playgrounds. Crouch installed the impressive new playground on the east side of Cody Park. “It’s a really fun project,” […]
Heisman winner Eric Crouch installs playground at Cody Park
Nebraska football legend and 2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch says it is just as important to play as it is to work, and he helps give kids the opportunity to do just that by installing playgrounds. Crouch installed the impressive new playground on the east side of Cody Park. “It’s a really fun project,” […]
North Platte man charged with pills, weapon possession
A North Platte man was arrested Thursday on drug related charges after a lengthy investigation by several agencies, Nebraska State Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas said. On Thursday morning, investigators in a cooperative law enforcement operation task force served a search warrant at a business at 1909 E. Fourth in North Platte and found more than […]
North Platte man charged with pills, weapon possession
A North Platte man was arrested Thursday on drug related charges after a lengthy investigation by several agencies, Nebraska State Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas said. On Thursday morning, investigators in a cooperative law enforcement operation task force served a search warrant at a business at 1909 E. Fourth in North Platte and found more than […]
Wildfire smoke reaches North Platte from western U.S.
The smoke of wildfires in the western U.S. hung heavy in the air in North Platte Wednesday afternoon, heavy enough to cover the setting sun. The situation may continue through Friday, depending on weather patterns, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said. The smoky air could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, the state […]
Wildfire smoke reaches North Platte from western U.S.
The smoke of wildfires in the western U.S. hung heavy in the air in North Platte Wednesday afternoon, heavy enough to cover the setting sun. The situation may continue through Friday, depending on weather patterns, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said. The smoky air could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, the state […]
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County Ongoing Prairie Arts Center (416 N. Jeffers) — Art show featuring People, Culture, Movement. through Sept. 30. Open Tues-Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19 Wild West Arena (2400 N. Buffalo Bill Ave) — Mid-Plains Community College rodeo. Opens 7 p.m. Continues nightly through Sept. […]
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County Ongoing Prairie Arts Center (416 N. Jeffers) — Art show featuring People, Culture, Movement. through Sept. 30. Open Tues-Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19 Wild West Arena (2400 N. Buffalo Bill Ave) — Mid-Plains Community College rodeo. Opens 7 p.m. Continues nightly through Sept. […]
Curbside recycling to end this month
The last day that city crews will pick up curbside recycling will be Sept. 30. All residents with a yellow lid recycle cart, please have your recycle carts at the street or alley by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28 so the city can collect the contents, the public service department said Wednesday. If you […]
Curbside recycling to end this month
The last day that city crews will pick up curbside recycling will be Sept. 30. All residents with a yellow lid recycle cart, please have your recycle carts at the street or alley by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28 so the city can collect the contents, the public service department said Wednesday. If you […]
Police reports: North Platte man charged in stabbing, two others found with handgun
North Platte police rounded up a suspect Tuesday in a stabbing that allegedly occurred five days earlier. Police spokesman Matt Elder said a stabbing happened at 3:33 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 in the 1500 block of E. Fourth. When police arrived, they found a bleeding man with an injured arm. He was taken to […]
Police reports: North Platte man charged in stabbing, two others found with handgun
North Platte police rounded up a suspect Tuesday in a stabbing that allegedly occurred five days earlier. Police spokesman Matt Elder said a stabbing happened at 3:33 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 in the 1500 block of E. Fourth. When police arrived, they found a bleeding man with an injured arm. He was taken to […]
City transit service set to expand
On Oct. 1, the North Platte Public Transit will begin serving the area in a 20-mile radius of the city, in addition to carrying passengers within the city limits, thanks to financial help from the federal government and the approval of the city council. With the expanded routes, transit buses will carry passengers to and […]
City transit service set to expand
On Oct. 1, the North Platte Public Transit will begin serving the area in a 20-mile radius of the city, in addition to carrying passengers within the city limits, thanks to financial help from the federal government and the approval of the city council. With the expanded routes, transit buses will carry passengers to and […]
Police honored for community service
North Platte police chief Dan Hudson and the rest of the department were honored Tuesday night by the African Coalition of America. At the start the city council meeting, North Platte resident Rev. Michael Broome presented a plaque to Hudson and the department thanking them for their service and fairness to the African American citizens of […]
Police honored for community service
North Platte police chief Dan Hudson and the rest of the department were honored Tuesday night by the African Coalition of America. At the start the city council meeting, North Platte resident Rev. Michael Broome presented a plaque to Hudson and the department thanking them for their service and fairness to the African American citizens of […]
North Platte man arrested on weapons charges
A cache of weapons was found Tuesday at a mobile home in North Platte as sheriff’s deputies pursued the case of Eugene Richter, 46, who was wanted on a stalking charge. At 7:20 a.m. Tuesday morning, Lincoln County deputies received information a man with a warrant for his arrest who was in the area of […]
North Platte man arrested on weapons charges
A cache of weapons was found Tuesday at a mobile home in North Platte as sheriff’s deputies pursued the case of Eugene Richter, 46, who was wanted on a stalking charge. At 7:20 a.m. Tuesday morning, Lincoln County deputies received information a man with a warrant for his arrest who was in the area of […]
