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...

Police arrests: drugs, employee theft, assault

To accompany probation officers and assist if needed, police went to the Studio 6 motel on Thursday, Nov. 6 to check on Jessica Cole, 35. People on probation are generally subject to random searches for illegal substances and stolen items. Cole’s personal belongings were searched, and a wallet was found...

Lincoln County nonprofit finishes new North Platte home as part of affordable housing effort

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A new home is going up in North Platte, and a local nonprofit is working to close the gap in affordable housing. The Lincoln County Community Development Corporation finished a new house on the city’s northwest side. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage.

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...

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...

St. Pat’s ready to host Laurel-Concord-Coleridge in state semifinal

Even a perennial winner like North Platte St. Pat’s doesn’t often get to host the semifinal game of the state playoffs. On Friday, the Irish (11-0) will host Laurel-Concord-Coleridge (10-1) in the semifinals of the Class D2 playoffs on Friday at 4 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Field. It is the first time St. Pat’s has hosted a semifinal since 2012.

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...