End of the Line: Old Depot Vineyard and Winery Closes

After five years of welcoming guests to its historic railroad depot south of Brady, Old Depot Vineyard and Winery has officially closed its doors. The business held its final weekend of operation on Oct. 23–24, bringing an end to a gathering place known for Nebraska-made wines, wood-fired pizzas and its connection to local history.

THE HOT SHEETS: Nov 7, 2026

Colorado woman charged after drugs, guns found in vehicle during traffic stop near Hershey

LINCOLN COUNTY, Neb. — A Colorado woman faces charges after being found with marijuana and firearms in her vehicle following a traffic stop Thursday afternoon near Hershey. Melissa Alexander, 42, is charged in Lincoln County Court with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of more than one pound of marijuana.

Gothenburg Health Foundation to Pause Gala in 2027

The Gothenburg Health Foundation will pause its annual gala in 2027 while it explores a new long-term strategy focused on building a lasting base of community support for local health care. The Foundation Board of Directors approved the pause this fall as part of a broader look at how the...

North Platte school board faces second leadership departure as associate superintendent resigns

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to consider the resignation of Associate Superintendent Damon McDonald at its upcoming meeting. The item appears on the board’s consent agenda, recommending approval of McDonald’s resignation effective on or about June 30, 2027.

Because of ownership costs, council favors selling 66 acres for $500

The North Platte city council has approved the sale of about 65.8 acres of city-owned land to Midwest Land Development for $500, but the sale is not final. The decision came after an hour-long closed session to discuss the transaction and a lengthy discussion in open session. The purchase agreement...

State Football Quarterfinal Round Recap/Highlights

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte St. Pat’s football team earning a 25-8 win over Howell-Dodge on Friday to move into the state semi-finals. Irish using a strong defense and a good mix of running and passing plays to seal the win and stay undefeated. The Irish will take on Laurel-Concord-Coleridge in the semi-final round in North Platte.

Irish shut down Howells-Dodge in state quarterfinals

They say that defense wins championships and North Platte St. Pat’s showed they are solid in that area Friday in defeating Howells-Dodge 25-8 in the quarterfinals of the Class D2 State Playoffs. The Irish notched the win at home on Knights of Columbus Field. The Irish (11-0) advance to...

NOV 6 (5:45 PM CT) - Cozad vs Syracuse (NCN TV - SOUTH)

SYRACUSE, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the game between Cozad and Syracuse with live coverage starting at 5:45 p.m. CT. The game will be televised in Cozad on Cozad Telephone channel 21. To watch the game online you need to have a subscription to the NFHS Network:...

School board gets a look at last year’s unexamined expenses

On Monday evening, the North Plate public school board will consider 750 separate financial claims (expenses) from the 2025-26 school year that the board has not seen before. By law, the district is required to show all the claims to the board, or a subcommittee of the board, every month. The board authorizes payment.