THE HOT SHEETS: Nov 9, 2026

Man wanted for attempted murder in Colorado sentenced in Lincoln County

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A man wanted for attempted murder in Colorado was sentenced in Lincoln County District Court. Robert Martell, 45, was sentenced to 12 to 15 years in prison for possession of meth and a firearm. He pleaded no contest to those charges in September. According to...

Carousel of Homes tour approaches

Organizers are looking for a good turnout for the annual North Platte Carousel of Homes tour on Saturday, Nov. 21, produced by the Community Playhouse Guild. Last year, 636 people went on the tour, raising $13,500 for the playhouse. The tour will have six stops, featuring such homes as Eric...

This Southwest Nebraska Cafe Pours Single-Origin Espresso And Bakes Cookies Worth A Detour

A small-town counter in southwest Nebraska pulls single-origin espresso bright enough to wake a whole county. Then it slides an Ultimate Grilled Cheese and a sugar cookie across the counter like that is perfectly normal. The lemonade is homemade, and so are the pastries. Daily specials rotate, so one visit...

North Platte Public Schools board approves associate superintendent’s resignation

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Public Schools board approved the resignation of Associate Superintendent Damon McDonald. McDonald’s resignation is effective on or around June 30, 2027. McDonald’s role. McDonald has served as associate superintendent and director of finance for the district. In those roles, he...

Pilot Celebrates Curb-to-Counter Remodel of North Platte Travel Center with $10,000 Donation to Local Organization

The Pilot travel center in North Platte has completed a major renovation as part of a nationwide investment in upgrading the company's locations. The location at 3400 S. Newberry Road underwent a curb-to-counter transformation through Pilot's New Horizons initiative, which includes more than $1 billion in improvements across its travel center network.

North Platte Regional Replaces Old Terminal With Updated Version Built for Growth

America’s Great Plains are a physical manifestation of the term wide open spaces. But the longtime terminal at Nebraska’s North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)? Not so much. Built nearly 75 years ago, the building’s cramped terminal was a vestige of a bygone era. The holdroom...

Vanderheiden run donations hit $52K

The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run organizers recently donated $12,000 to the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation for trail improvements at Smith Falls State Park near Valentine. The check brings the total raised during the annual memorial run hosted by the Vanderheiden family and the Platte River Valley Fitness Series based...

North Platte youth bowlers sweep U16 championships

Lexie Szwanek and Zaedyn Quick captured first-place titles in Grand Island, with both now qualified for the 2027 Junior Gold Championships in Indianapolis. Two talented North Platte youth bowlers captured first-place titles on Nov. 7-8, thereby qualifying for Indianapolis. Lexie Szwanek and Zaedyn Quick each captured championship titles at the...