On Aug. 28, 2024, Dr. Louis Lamoine Hansen, 98, of Sutherland, formerly of Kearney and Omaha, passed away at the Sutherland Care Center. Among the many incredible achievements of his life, writing a 28-page memoir was one. Capturing the brightest memories of his mind, a condensed version of Louis’s memoir follows: “On Mother’s Day, May […]

The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office issued a warning to retailers and consumers on Aug. 9 regarding the national recall of Diamond Shruumz candies and gummies. The FDA has recalled all Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones, and Micro-Dose and Mega-Dose/Extreme Gummies. Prophet Premium Blends, the product manufacturer and brand owner, is cooperating with the […]

Floyd Bokoskie of North Platte was awarded a Quilt of Valor Wednesday by the Heartland Nebraska Chapter of Quilts of Valor. The quilt was presented at his home with family and friends present. Bokoskie joined the Army National Guard in 1949 at the age of 20. He completed boot camp at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., […]

North Platte police charged a man with meth possession Tuesday after he allegedly dropped a baggie in the hallway of a residential building. Spokesman Rory Little said at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, police went to the 400 block of N. Dewey to check out a baggie that was found with a crystal substance inside. The substance […]

As the development of designs reaches the final stages for North Platte’s new recreation complex, Recreation Superintendent Bob Barr talked about the projects Wednesday. Barr said the design plans have yet to be finalized, because somethings will depend on the budget. About 50 people attended the open house presentation at 4 p.m. at the Rec […]

Sherman Hirsch of North Platte has been inducted into the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame, in this, the 25th anniversary year of the hall of fame. Hirsch is one of 12 inductees his year, joining the ranks of more than 300 prior honorees. Hirsch has been giving back to his country and community for the […]

For generations, improvements in cattle handling equipment were based on guesswork. Livestock producers watch cattle behavior, and equipment manufacturers made adjustments, sometimes only to change them back.  At the new Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art, commercial-scale feedlot research center under construction at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, researchers have can attach […]

Dale Ray Cook, 92, of North Platte passed away and went home to the Lord on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at Cozad Community Hospital. Dale was born on Feb. 21, 1931 in Timber Canyon, Scott City, Kan., the son of Floyd and Murttis (Farr) Cook. Those left to cherish Dale’s memory are his wife of […]