North Platte man arrested for drugs after passing out at stoplight

SUTHERLAND, Neb.-Two North Platte men have been arrested on drug allegations after they were allegedly illegally burning materials. On Tuesday at around 5:41 p.m., a Lincoln County deputy responded to the report of an individual burning without a burn permit in the area of Highway 25 and State Farm Rd, south of Sutherland.

GOTHENBURG, Neb.-Crews had quite the mess to clean up on Thursday after a Union Pacific train derailment just east of Gothenburg. According to Union Pacific spokesperson Robyn Tysver, at around 7:30 a.m., an eastbound train carrying coal from Wyoming derailed about two miles east of Gothenburg. Tysver said there were...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-If you have business to take care of with the City of North Platte, Friday will be the day to get it done. North Platte city offices and public transit will be closed on Monday to observe the Memorial Day holiday. There will also be no trash collection...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Greater Nebraska will see an enhanced risk for fire danger and slight chances of severe storms over the Memorial Day weekend.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-The area received more much-needed moisture on Tuesday. The highest rainfall amount was reported near Mullen with just under an inch of rain. The North Platte area received just over half an inch.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-If it wasn’t for the Cody Cavalry at NebraskalandDays and the Buffalo Bill Rodeo, there would be no doorknobs in the sponsor building and the NebraskalandDays parade would be chaos. That might be an exaggeration, but the Cavalry, former board members of NLD, provides the volunteer help...

Scotty was joined by Chad Fosdick of Fosdick Companies (Premier Rental Purchase, Mr. Appliance, Glass Doctor) to talk about their 6th Annual Free Rides at Cody Park Event coming up this Friday. View the event on Facebook HERE and listen for all the details!

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Pre-orders can be placed for Sweet Saloon sticky buns beginning June 7. The Sweet Saloon is a fundraiser for the North Platte Community College Knights Volleyball Team. It’s hosted every year at the McDaid Activities Center in conjunction with NEBRASKAland Days, the official state celebration. Athletes, coaches...

Great Plains Health is one step closer to the opening of the Great Plains Health Primary Care Center. Leadership, physicians and staff gathered on Thursday for the building's topping ceremony, a symbolic tradition in the construction process. The topping ceremony commemorates the last steel beam being placed atop of a...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Individuals interested in becoming substitute teachers can earn their credentials through Mid-Plains Community College. MPCC is offering two of the classes needed to obtain a Local Substitute Permit from the Nebraska Department of Education. The permits are valid for three years. They allow for 90 full-time days of teaching per school year.

The FNBO Nationals Vs. Kearney has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the Kearney area. Stay tuned for more information on makeup games as well as replacement games. Next game for the Nationals is this Friday against Grand Island with first pitch at 7:00 pm.

OGALLALA, Neb.-If you are camping at Lake McConaughy over the Memorial Day weekend, here is what you need to know. • CALL 911 for emergencies. For non-emergency law enforcement issues, please contact Nebraska State Patrol Dispatch at 308-535-8047. • WATER temperature at the dam this week is 51°F. Water level...

North Platte Community College announces its players for their annual high school all-star basketball game. The roster comprised of talent from western Nebraska will have the opportunity to showcase their skills on the court of the North Platte Community College Knights on June 3. The girl’s game will begin at...